Dr. Bozena Futoma-Koloch | Immunology and Microbiology | Best Faculty Award

University of Wroclaw | Poland

Dr. Bożena Futoma-Kołoch is an accomplished microbiologist whose research integrates microbial pathogenesis, antimicrobial resistance, and host–pathogen interactions, with a particular focus on Salmonella enterica. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Wrocław, where she has built a coherent and internationally recognized research program grounded in molecular microbiology, immunology, and environmental microbiology. Her scientific work has substantially advanced understanding of how environmental stressors especially disinfectants, antiseptics, and human serum—shape bacterial virulence and survival. A central theme of her research is the phenomenon of cross-resistance, whereby exposure to biocides influences bacterial tolerance to antibiotics and serum-mediated immune defenses. Through detailed phenotypic and proteomic analyses, Dr. Futoma-Kołoch has demonstrated that changes in outer membrane proteins (OMPs) play a pivotal role in mediating resistance to serum complement, antibiotics, and disinfectants. These findings have provided new mechanistic insights into bacterial adaptation and have identified OMPs as promising biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets in the fight against multidrug-resistant pathogens. Her habilitation work, “Effect of disinfectants and serum on the phenotype associated with virulence in non-typhoid Salmonella enterica strains” (2024), represents a significant milestone, consolidating years of systematic research into how chemical and immunological pressures modulate virulence-associated traits. This research has strong translational relevance for public health, food safety, and infection control, particularly in the context of increasing antimicrobial resistance and widespread biocide use. Dr. Futoma-Kołoch is also actively engaged in interdisciplinary and applied research. Dr. Futoma-Kołoch’s scholarly output includes influential review articles that are widely cited and shape current thinking on bacterial virulence, serum resistance, and antimicrobial defense mechanisms. Her leadership in international collaborations, participation in COST Actions, and service as an editor and reviewer for high-impact journals further attest to her standing in the global microbiology community. Overall, her research profile reflects originality, continuity, and significant impact on both basic science and applied infectious disease research.

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Prof. Dr. Qiuju Wang | Poultry Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, China.

Prof. Dr. Qiuju Wang is a distinguished professor at the College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University. With expertise in animal nutrition and microecological regulation, her research has profoundly impacted poultry health and production performance. A recipient of multiple accolades, she has pioneered studies on gut microbiota and its physiological effects on poultry. Dr. Wang has also collaborated internationally, furthering advancements in her field. She actively contributes to academia through publications, patents, and innovation.

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🎓 Education

Prof. Dr. Qiuju Wang holds a Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition and Feed Science from Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University (2006–2010), where she specialized in advancing livestock nutrition and ecological practices. As part of her academic journey, she participated in a prestigious Joint Ph.D. Program in Animal and Poultry Nutrition at the Ontario College of Agriculture, University of Guelph, Canada (2008–2009), where she honed her expertise in poultry nutrition and gut microbiota. Further enhancing her global academic profile, she served as a Visiting Scholar at the College of Veterinary and Diagnosis, Cornell University, USA (2016–2017), focusing on cutting-edge diagnostic methods and ecological regulation in animal health.

🏢 Experience

Prof. Dr. Qiuju Wang serves as a distinguished Professor at Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, where she leads impactful research in poultry gut health, microecological regulation, and nutrition optimization. Her expertise has driven advancements in improving livestock productivity and health through sustainable and ecological approaches. Prof. Wang has also fostered international collaboration with renowned institutions, including Cornell University and the University of Guelph, enriching her research with global insights and multidisciplinary perspectives. Her leadership continues to shape innovative solutions for challenges in animal science and veterinary medicine.

🔬 Research Interests

Nutrition and microecological regulation of poultry

Gut microbiota analysis and its effects on immunity, physiology, and nutritional metabolism

Utilization of microbial diversity, metagenomics, and transcriptomics for enhanced poultry performance

Development of sustainable ecological methods for poultry health

🏆 Awards and Recognitions

Third Prize, Scientific and Technological Progress of Heilongjiang Province

Second and Third Prize (Participant), Scientific and Technological Progress of Heilongjiang Province

📚 Publications Top Notes

Isolation and Characterization of Two Strains of Goose-Derived Probiotics and Their Effect on Goslings
Zhao, Y., Wang, Q., Meng, L., Yu, W., Leng, X.
Chinese Journal of Animal Nutrition, 2024, 36(11): 7409–7421.
Abstract: This study identifies and evaluates two probiotic strains derived from geese, analyzing their role in uric acid metabolism in goslings.

Effects of Clostridium butyricum on Protein Synthesis of Rumen Explants in Dairy Cows
Sun, S., Wang, Q., Wan, B., Wang, J., Zhao, Y.
Chinese Journal of Animal Nutrition, 2024, 36(9): 5709–5721.
Abstract: Research on Clostridium butyricum reveals its potential to enhance protein synthesis in rumen explants of dairy cows.

Comprehensive Analysis of the Differential Expression of mRNAs, lncRNAs, and miRNAs in Zi Goose Testis with High and Low Sperm Mobility
Hao, H., Ren, X., Ma, Z., Wang, Q., Liu, S.
Poultry Science, 2024, 103(8), Article 103895.
Abstract: The study highlights transcriptomic differences in Zi goose testis influencing sperm mobility, emphasizing mRNA, lncRNA, and miRNA interactions.
Cited by: 3 articles.

Effects of Dietary Artemisia annua Supplementation on Growth Performance, Antioxidant Capacity, Immune Function, and Gut Microbiota of Geese
Cui, Y., Leng, X., Zhao, Y., Zhao, Y., Wang, Q.
Poultry Science, 2024, 103(5), Article 103594.
Abstract: Explores how Artemisia annua in diets affects growth, immunity, antioxidant properties, and gut microbiota in geese.
Cited by: 5 articles.

Integrated Meta-Omics Analyses Reveal a Role of Ruminal Microorganisms in Ketone Body Accumulation and Ketosis in Lactating Dairy Cows
Wang, Q., Cui, Y., Indugu, N., Deng, Z., Xu, C.
Journal of Dairy Science, 2022, 106, 4906–4917.

Bozena Futoma-Koloch | Immunology and Microbiology | Best Faculty Award

Dr. Bozena Futoma-Koloch | Immunology and Microbiology | Best Faculty Award

University of Wroclaw | Poland

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