Imrana Amir | Women Researcher Award |

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Women Researcher Award

 Imrana Amir
Assistant Professor,Pakistan

 Imrana Amir
Affiliation University of Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan
Country Pakistan
ScholarID vz8ErnsAAAAJ&hl
Documents 28
Citations 214
h-index 7
Subject Area  Zoology
Event International Research Awards on Network Science & Graph Analytics
ORCID 0000-0001-7304-2816

.Imrana Amir is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at the University of Mianwali, Pakistan, with a research profile centered on fisheries and aquaculture. Her documented research interests include aquaculture, fish nutrition, fish biology, limnology, fish genetics, aquatic toxicology, microbiology, nanotechnology, proteomics, genomics and zebrafish research. The University of Mianwali identifies her as a faculty member of its Department of Zoology, while independent scholarly profiles document publications in areas including fish nutrition, probiotics and aquatic biology. [1][2]

Abstract

Dr. Imrana Amir is a zoologist and fisheries researcher whose academic work focuses on aquatic organisms, aquaculture systems, fish nutrition and biological responses to environmental and nutritional conditions. She completed a PhD in Zoology with specialization in Fisheries and Aquaculture from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, in 2019. Her research record includes studies of probiotic supplementation, probiotic encapsulation, fish growth and immunity, stress-related responses and aquatic environmental quality. [1][2][3]

Keywords

Keywords: Imrana Amir; Women Researcher Award; Zoology; Fisheries; Aquaculture; Fish Nutrition; Probiotics; Aquatic Biology; Fish Genetics; Aquatic Toxicology; Limnology; Environmental Biology; Microbiology; Fish Physiology.

Introduction

Research in zoology and fisheries contributes to understanding aquatic biodiversity, food production, animal health and ecosystem processes. Within this broad field, aquaculture research addresses the biological and technological requirements for sustainable fish production. Dr. Amir’s research profile is particularly associated with fish nutrition, probiotics, aquaculture and the physiological responses of cultured fish. The Department of Zoology at the University of Mianwali describes research activities spanning animal sciences, environmental biology, toxicology, biotechnology and related disciplines. [1]

Research Profile

Dr. Amir’s scholarly profile indicates an interdisciplinary approach connecting fish biology with nutrition, microbiology and environmental research. Her documented areas of expertise include probiotics, food microbiology, amino-acid analysis, probiotic encapsulation, fish growth and immunity, fish nutrition and fatty-acid analysis. [2] Her academic career has also included research exposure at the Ohio State University and the University of Glasgow, according to her research profile. [2]

  • Aquaculture and fish production biology.
  • Fish nutrition and dietary interventions.
  • Probiotic applications and encapsulation technologies.
  • Fish growth, immunity and physiological responses.
  • Aquatic environmental quality and toxicological research.

Research Contributions

A significant component of Dr. Amir’s research concerns the use of probiotics and nutritional strategies in aquaculture. A peer-reviewed study evaluated the use of yeast- and bacteria-based probiotics during the early rearing of Labeo rohita, examining growth and biological performance. [2] Subsequent work investigated the encapsulation of Geotrichum candidum with alginate and other polymers, addressing the stability and delivery of probiotics for aquaculture applications. [4]

Her publication record also includes research on environmental and physiological dimensions of fish biology. A study of grass carp examined relationships between early rearing environments, water-borne cortisol and stress-related gene expression. [5] More recent research has addressed lipid modulation and its relationship with growth, histology and biochemical characteristics in Cyprinus carpio fry. [3] These studies illustrate the connection between nutritional management, fish physiology and aquaculture performance.

Publications

Selected publications associated with Dr. Amir include peer-reviewed studies in aquaculture, aquatic biology and related biological sciences. The following examples are included to document representative research themes rather than to constitute a complete bibliography.

  1. Amir, I. et al. Comparative efficiency of Geotrichum candidum microcapsules prepared with alginate and in combination with other polymers: In vitro evaluation. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 282, 136901 (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.136901. [4]
  2. Murtaza, M. U. H. et al., including Imrana Amir. Influence of early rearing environment on water-borne cortisol and expression of stress-related genes in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella). Molecular Biology Reports, 47, 5051–5060 (2020). DOI: 10.1007/s11033-020-05574-5. [5]
  3. Farooq, U. et al., including Imrana Amir. Impact of lipids modulation on growth, histology, structural integrity, and thermo-biochemical profile of Cyprinus carpio fry. Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 51, 201 (2025). DOI: 10.1007/s10695-025-01617-5. [3]
  4. Amir, I. et al. Evaluation of yeast and bacterial based probiotics for early rearing of Labeo rohita (Hamilton, 1822). Aquaculture Research (2018). [2]

Research Impact

The research themes represented in Dr. Amir’s work have relevance to sustainable aquaculture, fish health and aquatic environmental assessment. Research on probiotics and nutrition can contribute to improved understanding of biological approaches to fish production, while studies of physiological stress and water quality provide evidence relevant to aquatic animal welfare and ecosystem management. Her University of Mianwali profile identifies aquaculture, fish nutrition, fish biology, limnology, fish genetics and aquatic toxicology among her research interests. [1]

Award Suitability

Dr. Imrana Amir’s documented academic record provides a relevant basis for consideration in a women researcher recognition category. Her work demonstrates sustained engagement with zoology, fisheries and aquaculture, supported by peer-reviewed research addressing probiotics, fish nutrition, physiological stress, environmental quality and aquatic biology. Her profile also combines university teaching, research activity and participation in academic and scientific networks. [1][2]

For the International Research Awards on Network Science & Graph Analytics, her principal scholarly contribution lies in biological and aquatic research rather than network science itself. Accordingly, any recognition should be evaluated according to the specific award criteria and the relevance of the nominee’s documented research contributions to the applicable category.

Conclusion

Dr. Imrana Amir is an academic researcher in zoology whose work focuses substantially on fisheries, aquaculture, fish nutrition, probiotics and aquatic biological systems. Her documented publications demonstrate research engagement with nutritional interventions, probiotic delivery, fish physiology and environmental conditions. Together with her academic position at the University of Mianwali and broader research experience, these activities form a substantive scholarly profile within biology and zoology. [1][2]

References

  1. University of Mianwali. Department of Zoology — faculty and research profile for Dr. Imrana Amir. University of Mianwali. [↩]
  2. ResearchGate. Imrana Amir — research profile, publications and research interests. Research profile. [↩]
  3. Farooq, U., Amir, I. et al. “Impact of lipids modulation on growth, histology, structural integrity, and thermo-biochemical profile of Cyprinus carpio fry.” Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 51, 201 (2025). DOI: 10.1007/s10695-025-01617-5. [↩]
  4. Amir, I., Zuberi, A. et al. “Comparative efficiency of Geotrichum candidum microcapsules prepared with alginate and in combination with other polymers: In vitro evaluation.” International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 282, 136901 (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.136901. [↩]
  5. Murtaza, M. U. H., Zuberi, A., Ahmad, M., Amir, I. et al. “Influence of early rearing environment on water-borne cortisol and expression of stress-related genes in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella).” Molecular Biology Reports, 47, 5051–5060 (2020). DOI: 10.1007/s11033-020-05574-5. [↩]

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Yingzi Yang | Biological Networks | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Yingzi Yang | Biological Networks | Research Excellence Award

Harvard School of Dental Medicine | United States

Prof. Yingzi Yang is a distinguished developmental biologist whose career spans leading institutions including Harvard Medical School and the National Institutes of Health. She earned her BS in Biology from Fudan University in 1988 and completed her PhD in Molecular Biology at the Sloan-Kettering Institute and Weill Medical College of Cornell University in 1996, followed by postdoctoral training with Andrew P. McMahon at Harvard University. She joined the NIH in 2000 as an Investigator and rose to Senior Investigator before being appointed Professor of Developmental Biology at Harvard Medical School in 2015, where she also serves as Principal Faculty of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute and a member of the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center. Widely recognized for her contributions to Wnt signaling, skeletal biology, and developmental mechanisms, Prof. Yang has received numerous honors including the AAAS Fellowship, ASBMR Fellowship, the IADR Distinguished Scientist Award, multiple NIH Awards of Merit, and the Vincent du Vigneaud Award of Excellence. She has held major leadership roles such as President of the Chinese Biological Investigators Society (2022–2024), member of the NIH SBDD Study Section, and keynote speaker at national scientific meetings. Her extensive service includes high-level Harvard committees, NIH central tenure committees, Gordon Research Conference leadership, international symposium organization, and major grant review panels for NIH, NSF, and global scientific agencies. A respected scholar and reviewer for top-tier journals including Cell, Nature family journals, Science family journals, and Development, Prof. Yang is recognized worldwide for advancing fundamental understanding of developmental and stem cell biology and their implications for human disease.

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