Dr. Wenjin Wang | Targeted Cancer Therapy | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Wenjin Wang | Targeted Cancer Therapy | Young Scientist Award

The Chinese University of Hong Kong | China

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Dr. Wenjin Wang 🌟🔬

Postdoctoral Researcher | Tumor Photodynamic Therapy Expert | Biomolecular Phase Separation Investigator

Research Interests

  1. Tumor Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) 💡🎯
    • Design and synthesis of novel photosensitizers for PDT.
    • Development of tumor-targeted PDT using tumor-responsive AIE (Aggregation-Induced Emission) photosensitizers.
  2. Regulation of Biomolecular Phase Separation 🧬⚛️
    • Investigation into the phase separation behaviors of biomolecules like proteins and nucleic acids.
    • Modulation of these processes with chemical molecules to enhance understanding of intracellular organization and function.

Professional Experience

  • Postdoctoral Researcher 🏢
    The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (07/2022–Present)

    • Research on bioapplications of AIE materials under Prof. Ben Zhong Tang.
  • Biochemical Engineer 🧪
    Shenzhen BGI Research Institute (10/2017–09/2018)

    • Designed and optimized unnatural nucleotides for sequencing applications.
  • Laboratory Assistant 🔬
    Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School (11/2016–10/2017)

    • Focused on unnatural amino acids and asymmetric carbene O-H bond insertion catalysis by myoglobin proteins.
  • Research Associate 💊
    Tianjin Institute of Pharmaceutical Research (08/2014–11/2016)

    • Developed new hypoglycemic drugs through innovative designs and research.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Chemical Biology 🧫
    Sun Yat-Sen University (09/2018–06/2022)

    • Thesis: Antitumor mechanisms of metal complexes and their regulation on biomolecular phase separation behavior.
  • M.S. in Pharmacy 💊
    Tianjin Medical University (09/2012–06/2015)

    • Research: Development of SGLT2 inhibitors and hypoglycemic activity evaluation.
  • B.S. in Pharmacy 🏥
    Tianjin Medical University (09/2008–06/2012)

Grants and Funding 💰📚

  1. National Natural Science Foundation of China
    • Ruthenium Complexes and Lipid Phase Separation in Antitumor Research (2024–2026, RMB 300K, Principal Investigator).
  2. China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
    • GGT-Activated AIE Photosensitizers for Tumor Photodynamic Therapy (2022–2025, RMB 80K, Principal Investigator).
  3. Shenzhen Medical Research Fund
    • Manipulable Aggregation of AIE Photosensitizers for Enhanced Tumor PDT (2025–2027, RMB 800K, Principal Investigator).
  4. National Natural Science Foundation of China
    • Phase Separation Mechanism of Antitumor Phosphor Metal Complexes (2022–2025, RMB 630K, Major Participant).
  5. Yunnan Province Science and Technology Plan
    • Aggregate Induced Luminescence in Biomass Resources (2024–2026, RMB 2000K, Major Participant).

Awards and Honors 🏆✨

  • Excellent Postdoctoral Doctor (Shenzhen, 12/2023).
  • National Scholarship for Doctoral Students (12/2021).
  • “Fran” Excellent Thesis Scholarship (Second Class, Sun Yat-sen University, 11/2021).
  • Excellent Wall Poster Award (32nd Academic Annual Meeting, Chinese Chemical Society, 04/2021).

Key Contributions 📈

Dr. Wang’s groundbreaking research combines innovative photodynamic therapies and the manipulation of biomolecular phase separation, driving advancements in cancer treatment and molecular biology.

📊🔬NOTABLE PUBLICATION:
  • Title: Multi-Stimuli-Responsive and Cell Membrane Camouflaged Aggregation-Induced Emission Nanogels for Precise Chemo-photothermal Synergistic Therapy of Tumors
    • Authors: Zhang, L.; Wang, Z.; Zhang, R.; … Zhao, Z.; Tang, B.Z.
    • Journal: ACS Nano
    • Year: 2023

 

  • Title: Multi-site isomerization of synergistically regulated stimuli-responsive AIE materials toward multi-level decryption
    • Authors: Zhong, W.; Zhang, J.; Lin, Y.; … Cai, X.-M.; Tang, B.Z.
    • Journal: Chemical Science
    • Year: 2024

 

  • Title: Chromene-based BioAIEgens: ‘in-water’ synthesis, regiostructure-dependent fluorescence and ER-specific imaging
    • Authors: Cai, X.-M.; Lin, Y.; Zhang, J.; … Zhao, Z.; Tang, B.Z.
    • Journal: National Science Review
    • Year: 2023

 

  • Title: Natural Acceptor of Coumarin-Isomerized Red-Emissive BioAIEgen for Monitoring Cu²⁺ Concentration in Live Cells via FLIM
    • Authors: Cai, X.-M.; Li, S.; Wang, W.-J.; … Zhao, Z.; Tang, B.Z.
    • Journal: Advanced Science
    • Year: 2024

 

  • Title: Room Temperature Phosphorescent Nanofiber Membranes by Bio-Fermentation
    • Authors: Nie, X.; Gong, J.; Ding, Z.; … Qiu, Z.; Tang, B.Z.
    • Journal: Advanced Science
    • Year: 2024

Assoc Prof Dr. Haruto Nishida | Breast Cancer Immunity | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Haruto Nishida | Breast Cancer Immunity | Best Researcher Award

Faculty of Medicine, Oita University | Japan

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🧬 Dr. Haruto Nishida, M.D., Ph.D. – Associate Professor of Diagnostic Pathology

Haruto Nishida, M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the Department of Diagnostic Pathology at Oita University Hospital, Japan, where he has served in this role since April 2021. Dr. Nishida has a profound expertise in pathology, with a particular focus on diagnostic pathology, cytology, and molecular pathology.

🎓 Education and Early Career

Dr. Nishida earned his Medical Degree from the Faculty of Medicine at Oita University in 2009. He furthered his academic journey by obtaining a Ph.D. from the same institution in 2015, specializing in pathology. His post-graduate training includes a residency in General Medicine at Oita Medical Hospital and a fellowship in Diagnostic Pathology at Oita University.

🩺 Professional Experience

Dr. Nishida’s career at Oita University has been marked by progressive roles. Starting as an Assistant Professor in 2012, he was promoted to Lecturer in 2019 and then to Associate Professor in 2020. He continued in this role when he transitioned to Oita University Hospital in 2021, where he currently leads efforts in diagnostic pathology.

🏅 Board Certifications and Licensure

Dr. Nishida holds multiple prestigious board certifications, including the Japanese Board Certification in Pathology, Autopsy, Cytology, and Molecular Pathology. He earned his National Board of Medicine license in 2009, showcasing his dedication to the field.

🌍 Professional Affiliations

Dr. Nishida is an active member of several professional organizations, both in Japan and internationally. He is involved with the Japanese Society of Pathology, Japanese Society of Clinical Cytology, Japan Dermatopathology Society, and the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Club of Japan. Additionally, he is a member of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) and the International Academy of Cytology.

Dr. Nishida’s contributions to the field of pathology, combined with his ongoing research and teaching, make him a distinguished figure in diagnostic pathology.

🚀 Conclusion

In summary, Dr. Haruto Nishida is a highly accomplished pathologist whose extensive expertise and dedication to diagnostic pathology have significantly contributed to the field. His career, marked by a progression of academic and clinical roles at Oita University, is underpinned by his strong educational background and numerous board certifications. As an active member of both national and international professional organizations, Dr. Nishida continues to impact the field through his research, teaching, and clinical work. His ongoing commitment to excellence in pathology makes him a respected leader in the medical community.

 

📊🔬NOTABLE PUBLICATION:

 

  • SOX10-Internal Tandem Duplications and PLAG1 or HMGA2 Fusions Segregate Eccrine-Type and Apocrine-Type Cutaneous Mixed Tumors
    Authors: Macagno, N., Kervarrec, T., Thanguturi, S., De la Fouchardière, A., Battistella, M.
    Journal: Modern Pathology
    Year: 2024

 

  • Recurrent Cardiac Tamponade Following Coronavirus Disease 2019 mRNA Vaccination: A Case Report
    Authors: Kaimori, R., Nishida, H., Yahiro, T., Iwami, T., Daa, T.
  • Journal: Cardiovascular Pathology
    Year: 2024

 

  • Lipid Droplet Detection in Histopathological Images Using Reinforcement Learning
    Authors: Harada, Y., Nishida, H., Matsuura, K.
    Journal: Biotechnology and Biotechnological Equipment
    Year: 2024

 

  • Right Atrial Cardiac Myxoma with Malignant Transformation to Undifferentiated Sarcoma: A Case Report
    Authors: Kaimori, R., Nishida, H., Oyama, Y., Kawamura, K., Daa, T.
    Journal: Cardiovascular Pathology
    Year: 2024

 

  • The Relationship Between Tumor Immunity and the cGAS–STING Pathway in Breast Cancer: An Immunohistochemical Study
    Authors: Nishida, H., Ohara, N., Kato, A., Kawamura, K., Daa, T.
    Journal: Experimental and Molecular Pathology
    Year: 2024

Dr. Marcello Di Giammarco | Carcinoma | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Marcello Di Giammarco | Carcinoma | Best Researcher Award

University of Pisa & Institute for Informatics and Telematics (IIT-CNR) | Italy

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🧑‍🔬 Marcello Di Giammarco: Ph.D. Student in Biomedical Engineering

🎓 Education

Master in Biomedical Engineering
Università degli Studi 'Roma Tre', Rome, Italy
📜 Degree: 2nd level degree in Biomedical Engineering
📈 Final Mark: 104/110
📚 Thesis: EEG Signal Processing Functional to the Description of Cortical Network in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke
📅 2018 - 2020

Bachelor in Electronic Engineering
Università degli Studi 'Roma Tre', Rome, Italy
📜 Degree: 1st level degree in Information Technology
📈 Final Mark: 88/110
📚 Thesis: BCI - Brain Computer Interface for Communication and Rehabilitation
📅 2012 - 2017

💼 Work Experience

Ph.D. Student in Information Engineering
Università di Pisa, Pisa, Italy
📅 11/2022 - Present

📚Responsibilities:

  • Research project 'Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity in Medical Sector'
  • Conducting doctoral courses and seminars
  • Co-supervisor for Medical Engineering students
  • Research activities, testing artificial networks for medical purposes
  • Publishing articles and presenting at conferences
  • PC member in KES 2024 and EIAB 2024
  • Final doctoral thesis: Personal research project

🌟Co-relator

Università degli Studi del Molise, CB, Italy
📅 02/2022 - Present

📜Responsibilities:

  • Co-supervisor for Medical Engineering students
  • Number of students supervised: 7
  • Skills acquired: Presenting topics to students, using platforms for remote interaction

🌐 Language Skills

Italian

  • Mother Tongue

English

  • Listening: C1
  • Reading: C1
  • Writing: C1
  • Spoken Interaction: C1
  • Spoken Production: C1

💻 Digital Competences

  • Information and Data Literacy: Independent user
  • Communication and Collaboration: Independent user
  • Digital Content Creation: Basic user
  • Safety: Basic user
  • Problem-Solving: Independent user

🌍Office Automation:

  • Office Suite: Advanced
  • Presentation Software: Advanced
  • Spreadsheets: Intermediate
  • Web Browser: Intermediate
  • Word Processors: Advanced

📱Computer Programming:

  • LaTeX: Intermediate
  • C++: Advanced
  • MATLAB: Advanced
  • Python: Intermediate

🔬Systems and Networks Management:

  • Network Architecture: Advanced
  • Operating Systems: Highly Specialized
  • Linux: Intermediate

🚗 Driving Licence

  • Category B

🏅 Additional Certifications

  • Corso Art.37: Lupi Estintori SRL, 2020-10-25
  • Corso di Primo Soccorso: Lupi Estintori SRL, 2020

🎓 Relevant Courses

  • English for Research Publication and Presentation Purposes: University of Pisa, 2023 (C1 Level)

 

📊🔬Notable Publication:

 

  • Diabetic Retinopathy Detection and Diagnosis by Means of Robust and Explainable Convolutional Neural Networks
    • Authors: Mercaldo, F., Di Giammarco, M., Apicella, A., Martinelli, F., Santone, A.
    • Journal: Neural Computing and Applications
    • Year: 2023

 

  • Explainable Deep Learning for Alzheimer Disease Classification and Localisation
    • Authors: Di Giammarco, M., Iadarola, G., Martinelli, F., Ravelli, F., Santone, A.
    • Journal: Communications in Computer and Information Science
    • Year: 2022

 

  • High Grade Brain Cancer Segmentation by Means of Deep Learning
    • Authors: Di Giammarco, M., Martinelli, F., Mercaldo, F., Santone, A.
    • Journal: Procedia Computer Science
    • Year: 2022

 

  • Deep Learning for Heartbeat Phonocardiogram Signals Explainable Classification
    • Authors: Cesarelli, M., Di Giammarco, M., Iadarola, G., Mercaldo, F., Santone, A.
    • Journal: Proceedings - IEEE 22nd International Conference on Bioinformatics and Bioengineering, BIBE 2022
    • Year: 2022

 

  • Explainable Deep Learning Methodologies for Biomedical Images Classification
    • Authors: Di Giammarco, M., Mercaldo, F., Martinelli, F., Santone, A.
    • Journal: Proceedings - International Conference on Distributed Computing Systems, 2022
    • Year: 2022