Dr. Naqash Goswami | Animal Breeding | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Naqash Goswami | Animal Breeding | Best Researcher Award

Northwest A&F University, China.

Prof. Naqash Goswami is a dedicated researcher and academic specializing in animal nutrition, veterinary science, and microbiology. With extensive experience in laboratory research, clinical veterinary work, and teaching, he has made significant contributions to the fields of rumen fermentation, probiotics, and animal health. His expertise spans from molecular biology techniques to statistical analysis, contributing to numerous peer-reviewed publications.

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🎓 Education

Prof. Naqash Goswami holds a Master’s degree in Animal Nutrition & Feed Science from Sichuan Agricultural University, China (2019), where he specialized in advanced feed formulation, rumen microbiology, and livestock nutrition. Prior to that, he earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Sindh Agriculture University, Pakistan (2016), gaining extensive knowledge in animal health, disease management, and clinical veterinary practices. His strong academic foundation began with an Intermediate (Pre-Medical) qualification from Govt. Degree College, Sindh, Pakistan (2010), followed by Matriculation in Science from Govt. High School No.2, Sindh, Pakistan (2008), where he developed a keen interest in biological sciences and animal welfare. His diverse educational background has laid the groundwork for his successful career in animal nutrition, veterinary research, and microbiology. 🚀

💼 Experience

Prof. Naqash Goswami has accumulated three years of teaching experience in China and Pakistan, where he has mentored students in veterinary sciences, animal nutrition, and laboratory techniques. His hands-on expertise includes veterinary clinical training in Animal Reproduction & Genital Diseases, equipping him with advanced diagnostic and treatment skills.

He has also worked at the Central Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Tandojam, where he gained proficiency in disease diagnostics and laboratory analysis. His experience extends to vaccine preparation and methodology at the Vaccine Production Unit in Tandojam, enhancing his knowledge of immunization processes for livestock health.

Additionally, he received specialized training on Progressive Muscular Weakness in Livestock under Dr. I.H. Kathio at Pittson Animal Hospital, USA, expanding his understanding of neuromuscular disorders in animals.

His laboratory expertise includes RNA extraction, PCR, cell culturing, and staining processes, making him highly skilled in molecular biology and veterinary diagnostics. 🧪🔬

🔍 Research Interests

Animal Nutrition & Feed Science – Studying dietary effects on livestock growth & health

Probiotics & Microbial Pathogenesis – Understanding probiotic influence on animal health

Rumen Fermentation & Hydrogen Sulfide Production – Investigating fermentation byproducts and their impact on livestock

Veterinary Public Health & Infectious Diseases – Antibiotic resistance and microbial sensitivity studies

🏆 Awards & Honors

Young Scientist Award – Recognized for outstanding research in animal nutrition

Best Researcher Award – Contribution to veterinary science publications

Academic Excellence Award – Sichuan Agricultural University, China

📄 Selected Publications

📄 Farnesol Improves Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Hepatic Metabolic Dysfunction Induced by Tunicamycin in Mice (2025)
Journal: Biology
🔗 DOI: 10.3390/biology14020213
👥 Contributors: Naqash Goswami, Lionel Kinkpe, Lun Hua, Yong Zhuo, Zhengfeng Fang, Lianqiang Che, Yan Lin, Shengyu Xu, Xuemei Jiang, Bin Feng et al.

📄 Substitution of Soybean Meal with Azolla pinnata Meal Improves Gut Histomorphology and Growth Performance in Commercial Broilers (2024)
Journal: Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science
🔗 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9061-2024-1954
👥 Contributors: FU Khan, R Ullah, L Kinkpe, SU Hassan, IS Ahamba, N Goswami, MA Binobead, AMA Cedric, HQ Ahmed, M Shuaib

📄 A Comparative Study of the Effect of Non-Antibiotic Feed Additives on Experimental Colonization of Salmonella Enterica Serovar Enteridis and Intestinal Pathomorphology in Broiler Chickens (2023)
Journal: Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science
🔗 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9061-2022-1620
👥 Contributors: AR Raffie, A Aslam, MY Tipu, I Altaf, A Mustafa, MS Imran, MZ Farooq, G Abbas, N Goswami, M Mohsin et al.

📄 Production of Hydrogen Sulfide by Fermentation in Rumen and Its Impact on Health and Production of Animals (2020)
Journal: Processes
🔗 DOI: 10.3390/pr8091169
👥 Contributors: Ali Mujtaba Shah, Ma Jian, Zhisheng Wang, Rui Hu, Xueying Wang, Quanhui Peng, Felix Kwame Amevor, Naqash Goswami

 

 

 

Prof. Abdolkarim Sheikhi | Vaccine | Best Innovation Award

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Prof. Abdolkarim Sheikhi | Vaccine | Best Innovation Award

Queens University, Canada.

Abdolkarim Sheikhi is an Iranian immunologist and professor at Dezful University of Medical Sciences. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, he has made significant contributions to the field of immunology, particularly in NK cell activity, immune responses, and molecular immunology. He has held key academic positions, supervised numerous research projects, and has been actively involved in establishing laboratories and clinical centers. His expertise extends to advanced immunological techniques, teaching, and scientific society memberships.

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🎓 Education

Abdolkarim Sheikhi earned his B.Sc. in Biological Sciences from Shahid Chamran University, Iran (1985–1989), followed by an M.Sc. in Medical Immunology from Tarbiat Modarres University, Iran (1989–1992), where he researched Natural Killer (NK) activity assays in cancerous patients and normal individuals. He then completed his Ph.D. in Medical Immunology at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran (1996–2002), focusing on the influence of soluble HLA molecules on NK cells, particularly their quantity and role in malignant peritoneal and pleural effusions, shedding light on immune interactions in cancer progression.

💼 Experience

Professor Abdolkarim Sheikhi has had a distinguished academic career in Immunology, currently serving as a Professor at the Department of Immunology, Dezful University of Medical Sciences (2016–Present). Before this, he was an Associate Professor at the same institution (2010–2016) and at Zanjan University of Medical Sciences (2009–2010). His journey in academia began as an Assistant Professor (2002–2009) and an Academic Staff Member (1992–2002) at Zanjan University of Medical Sciences. In addition to his teaching and research, he has held Visiting Scientist positions at Queen’s University (Canada), Universitätsklinikum Kiel (Germany), and VUmc University (Netherlands), contributing to global immunology research.

🔬 Research Interests

Immunology: Natural Killer (NK) cells, immune regulation, immune responses in infections and cancers

Molecular Immunology: sHLA molecules, T cell activation, antigen presentation

Autoimmune Diseases & Allergies

Cancer Immunotherapy & Monoclonal Antibodies

🏆 Awards

Tehran University of Medical Sciences – Research grant for autologous LAK cell therapy in cancer

Shahed University of Medical Sciences – Study on the effect of garlic extract on RAGE expression in diabetic patients

📚 Selected Publications

Sheikhi, A., Baghaie, L., Rahbarizadeh, F., Safarzadeh Kozani, P., Moradian, C., Davidi, M., Baharifar, N., Kaboli, G., Sheikhi, M., Li, Y., et al. (2025).
Novel sACE2-Anti-CD16VHH Fusion Protein Surreptitiously Inhibits SARS-CoV-2 Variant Spike Proteins and Macrophage Cytokines, and Activates Natural Killer Cell Cytotoxicity.
Vaccines.

Yazdanpanah‐Samani, M., Ramezani, A., Sheikhi, A., Mostafavi‐Pour, Z., Erfani, N. (2024).
Anti‐PD‐L1 Chimeric Antigen Receptor Natural Killer Cell: Characterization and Functional Analysis.
APMIS.

Akbarian, S., Sheikhi, M., Khedri, P., Baharifar, N., Khalaf Shamsabadi, F., Davidi, M. R., Khazaei, H. A., Assarian, H., Sheikhi, A. (2023).
The Correlation Between Humoral Immune Responses and Severity of Clinical Symptoms in COVID-19 Patients.
Epidemiology and Infection.

Momtazan, S., Ramezani, S., Momeni, A., Sheikhi, A. (2023).
The Potential Benefits of Ginger in Cancer Therapy.
Trends in Medical Sciences.

 

 

 

Dr. Jad El Masri | Medical Research | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Jad El Masri | Medical Research | Young Scientist Award

American University of Beirut, Lebanon.

Dr. Jad El Masri is a postdoctoral research fellow at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. With a strong background in clinical research, pathology, and neuroscience, he has contributed significantly to oncology, epidemiology, and neurosurgery. Holding an MD and multiple master’s degrees, he is set to complete his PhD in Clinical Research and Pathology in 2025. With over 45 completed research projects and 43 publications, Dr. El Masri has been recognized for his work in cancer biomarkers, epidemiological risk factors, and computational biology.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Jad El Masri has a diverse academic background spanning clinical research, pathology, neuroscience, and medical sciences. He is currently completing his PhD in Clinical Research & Pathology at Université Paris-Est (2022–2025) while holding multiple master’s degrees in Human Morphology, Clinical Investigation, and Neuroscience from leading institutions, including the American University of Beirut and Lebanese University. In addition, he earned his Medical Degree (MD) from Lebanese University (2018–2024) and holds a Biochemistry License Degree (2017–2020). His academic journey began with a French Baccalaureate in Science from Rawdat Fayhaa Secondary School (2001–2016).

💼 Experience

Dr. Jad El Masri is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard (2025–Present) and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (2024–Present), where he focuses on oncology and computational biology. His clinical experience includes multiple internships across hospitals in Lebanon and Germany (2022–2024), gaining hands-on expertise in various medical disciplines. Additionally, he completed elective neurosurgery rotations at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) and Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, further strengthening his specialization in neurosurgery and brain cancer research.

🔬 Research Interests

Oncology – Brain cancer, genetic biomarkers, metastasis

Epidemiology – Risk factors, diet effects, environmental exposure

Neurosurgery – Computational biology, single-cell DNA sequencing

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Young Scientist Award – Recognized for contributions to neuroscience research

Editorial Board Member – Journal of Public Health Research

Professional Memberships – European Stroke Organization, Congress of Neurological Surgeons

📚 Selected Publications

1️⃣ Social media medical misinformation: Impact on mental health and vaccination decision among university students
📖 Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971-), 192(1), 291-301 (2023)
📄 DOI | Cited by: 34

2️⃣ Menstrual abnormalities post-COVID vaccination: A cross-sectional study on adult Lebanese women
📖 Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971-), 192(3), 1163-1170 (2023)
📄 DOI | Cited by: 27

3️⃣ Contribution of Arab world in transplant research: A PubMed-based bibliometric analysis
📖 Transplant Immunology, 101432 (2021)
📄 DOI | Cited by: 23

4️⃣ Cancer research activity in the Arab world: A 15-year bibliometric analysis
📖 Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association, 97(1), 26 (2022)
📄 DOI | Cited by: 22

5️⃣ Contribution of Arab countries to familial Mediterranean fever research: A PubMed-based bibliometric analysis
📖 Rheumatology International, 42(1), 95-100 (2022)
📄 DOI | Cited by: 22