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

Mr. Xiaogang Liu | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

Beijing Institute of Technology, China.

Dr. Xiaogang Liu is a dedicated Lecturer at the Zhuhai Campus of Beijing Institute of Technology. With a strong foundation in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, he specializes in Chemical Biology. His research primarily focuses on Computational Chemistry to study pH-Responsive Fluorescent Probes and develop related software. In addition to his research contributions, he is passionate about teaching and mentoring students in the areas of Molecular Biology and Immunology.

Education 🎓

Xiaogang Liu earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry from Shanxi University, where he laid the groundwork for his extensive studies in the fields of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. During his time at Shanxi University, he gained a solid understanding of the core principles of biochemical processes and molecular interactions, which set the stage for his later academic pursuits. His education at Shanxi University sparked his passion for Chemical Biology, ultimately shaping his career in research and teaching.

Experience 💼

Dr. Liu has taken on multiple roles in research and academia. Currently, as a Lecturer at Beijing Institute of Technology, he actively teaches and supervises students while also conducting research in Bioinformatics and Chemical Biology. His work focuses on exploring computational methodologies to understand complex chemical systems and biological molecules.

Research Interests 🔬

Chemical Biology: Investigating pH-Responsive Fluorescent Probes

Computational Chemistry: Developing software to support chemical biology research

Bioinformatics: Exploring the intersection of biology and computing to enhance molecular biology applications
Dr. Liu's research also delves into the integration of Computational Chemistry and Chemical Biology to advance understanding in fields like fluorescence sensing, probe design, and software development.

Selected Publications 📚

Computational Chemistry Study of pH-Responsive Fluorescent Probes and Development of Supporting Software
Journal: Molecules (2025), Volume: 30(2), Article 273
Contributors: Xiaogang Liu

Large Scale Virtual Screening for Finding Inhibitor against the RNA-dependent RNA Polymerase from Herbal Medicine for SARS-Cov-2 Therapy
Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Bioinformatics (2022)
Contributors: Xiaogang Liu, Zirong Liang, Shiye Wu, Ying Wang, Binquan Gou

Virtual Screening for Finding Inhibitor Against the Main Protease of SARS-Cov-2 from the FDA-Approved Drugs Database
International Conference on Biomedical and Intelligent Systems (IC-BIS 2022) (2022-12-06)
Contributors: Xiaogang Liu, Shiye Wu, Zitong Zhu, Ying Wang, Binquan Gou

Teaching Reform and Application of Cell Biology in Bioengineering Specialty
Science & Technology Information (2021-12-13)
Contributors: Xiaogang Liu