Pilar Giraldo – Medical field – Lifetime achievement Award

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Pilar Giraldo – Medical field – Lifetime achievement Award

Dr. Pilar Giraldo distinguished academic and researcher in the field Identification of patient-reported outcome measures and patient-reported experience measures in Gaucher disease in Spain. Dr. Pilar Giraldo Castellano appears highly suitable for the Research for Lifetime Achievement Award based on her extensive contributions and accomplishments in the field of hematology, particularly focusing on rare diseases.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

  • PhD in Medicine and accredited as a Full Professor by ANECA.
  • Master’s in Research Methodology and Molecular Oncology.
  • Coordinator of Doctorate studies at University San Jorge.

  • Research and Publications:

    • Head of research group Unit 752 of the Center for Biomedical Research Network on Rare Diseases (CIBERER).
    • Published over 140 articles in peer-reviewed journals, more than 20 book chapters, and 5 monographs.
    • Holds 5 patents related to her field.

  • Leadership in Research Projects:

    • Principal Investigator in numerous significant projects, such as the National Plan project TED2021-131518B-C32.
    • Directed more than 20 doctoral theses.
    • Led various research initiatives focusing on lysosomal diseases and other hematological conditions.

  • International Recognition and Collaboration:

    • Organized national and international congresses, including the 12th EWGGD Congress in 2016.
    • Part of the Expert Committee of the IWGGD and the Task Force on GD of the EHA.
    • Collaborates extensively with international bodies and foundations.

  • Awards and Recognition:

    • Received multiple awards for her contributions and those of her research group members at national and international congresses.
    • Recognized for her innovative work in utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning in medical research.

  • Teaching and Mentorship:

    • Directed numerous continuing education courses for physicians.

Created educational resources and has been involved in life-long learning activities.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

  • Elstein D, Belmatoug N, Bembi B, Deegan P, Fernandez-Sasso D, Giraldo P,
    Göker-Alpan Ö, Hughes D, Lau H, Lukina E, Revel-Vilk S, Schwartz IVD, Istaiti M, Botha J,
    Gadir N, Schenk J, Zimran A; GOS Study Group. 2024. Twelve Years of the Gaucher
    Outcomes Survey (GOS): Insights, Achievements, and Lessons Learned from a Global
    Patient Registry.J Clin Med.13-12.
  • Wallace EL, Goker-Alpan O, Wilcox WR, Holida M, Bernat J, Longo N, Linhart
    A, Hughes DA, Hopkin RJ, Tøndel C, Langeveld M, Giraldo P, Pisani A, Germain DP, Mehta
    A, Deegan PB, Molnar MJ, Ortiz D, Jovanovic A, Muriello M, Barshop BA, Kimonis V,
    Vujkovac B, Nowak A, Geberhiwot T, Kantola I, Knoll J, Waldek S, Nedd K, Karaa A, BrillAlmon E, Alon S, Chertkoff R, Rocco R, Sakov A, Warnock DG.;. 2024. Head-to-head trial
    of pegunigalsidase alfa versus agalsidase beta in patients with Fabry disease and
    deteriorating renal function: results from the 2-year randomised phase III BALANCE
    study. J Med Genet.21-61, pp.520-530.
  • Serrano-Gonzalo I, de Frutos LL, Lahoz-Gil C, Delgado-Mateos F, FernándezGalán MÁ, Morales-Conejo M, Calle-Gordo MV, Ibarretxe-Gerediaga D, MadinaveitiaOchoa A, Albarracin-Arraigosa A, Balanzat-Muñoz J, Correcher-Medina P, García-Frade LJ,
    Hernández-Rivas JM, Labbadia F, López-Dupla JM, Lozano-Almela ML, Mora-Casterá E,
    Noya-Pereira MS, Ruíz-Guinaldo MÁ, Del Mar Tormo-Díaz M, Vitoria-Miñana I, ArévaloVargas I, Andrade-Campos M, Giraldo P. Real life data: follow-up assessment on Spanish
    3
    Gaucher disease patients treated with eliglustat. TRAZELGA project.. 2023. Real life data:
    follow-up assessment on Spanish Gaucher disease patients treated with eliglustat.
    TRAZELGA project. Orphanet J Rare Dis.18-1.
  • Stanescu S, Correcher Medina P, Del Castillo FJ, Alonso Luengo O, Arto
    Millan LM, Belanger Quintana A, Camprodon Gomez M, Diez Langhetée L, Garcia Campos
    O, Matas Garcia A, Perez-Moreno J, Rubio Gribble B, Visa-Reñé N, Giraldo-Castellano P,
    O’Callaghan Gordo M. 2023. Clinical Outcomes of Patients with Chronic Neuropathic
    Form of Gaucher Disease in the Spanish Real-World Setting: A Retrospective
    Study.Biomedicines.11-10.
  • Linhart A, Dostálová G, Nicholls K, West ML, Tøndel C, Jovanovic A, Giraldo P,
    Vujkovac B, Geberhiwot T, Brill-Almon E, Alon S, Chertkoff R, Rocco R, Hughes. 2023.
    Safety and efficacy of pegunigalsidase alfa in patients with Fabry disease who were
    previously treated with agalsidase alfa: results from BRIDGE, a phase 3 open-label study.
    Orphanet J Rare Dis. 18-1, pp.332.
  • Louw VJ, Fraser I, Giraldo P 2023. Management goals of type 1 Gaucher
    disease in South Africa: An expert Delphi consensus document on good clinical
    practice.PLoS One. 18-8.
  • Esther Valero Tena; Mercedes Roca Espiau; Jose Verdu Diaz; Jordi Diaz
    Manera; Marcio Andrade Campos; Pilar Giraldo Castellano. 2023. Advantages of digital
    technology in the assessment of bone marrow involvement in Gaucher’s disease. Front Med
    (Lausanne).

Susanta Kumar Sahu – Biological Award – Best Researcher Award

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Susanta Kumar Sahu – Biological Award – Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Susanta Kumar Sahu distinguished academic and researcher in the field Biological. He has been employed at Utkal University since November 2001, where he served as a Reader and Head during various periods: from June 2011 to May 2013, August 2015 to May 2017, and June 2019 to September 2021. Additionally, he worked as a Professor & Unit Head at Asmara College of Health Science (Asmara University), under the government of Africa, from January 2016 to July 2016. His tenure also includes serving as an Assistant Professor at Garyounis University, under the government of Africa in Libya, from 2009 to 2010. Earlier in his career, he held positions as a Lecturer at Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bangalore University, from December 1994 to August 1995, and at the Institute of Pharmacy and Technology, Utkal University, from September 1995 to November 2001. Prior to his academic roles, he worked as a Graduate Apprentice at Boots Pharmaceutical in Sion, Bombay, from 1992 to 1993.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

He pursued his academic journey at Berhampur University, Odisha, completing his B.Pharm. in 1992, followed by an M.Pharm. from Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Tamil Nadu, in 1995, focusing on Pharmaceutical Chemistry with subjects ranging from Medicinal and Organic Chemistry to Chemistry of Natural Products and Instrumental Chemistry. He then earned his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Berhampur University in 1999, under the guidance of Prof. P.K Misro and Prof. P.K Panda, specializing in the synthesis and pharmacological studies of new indole derivative drugs and their congeners. Later, in 2009, he achieved a D.Sc. from the same university, delving into Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Evaluation, with a thesis titled “Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of New Heterocyclic Compounds,” supervised by Prof. P.K Misro and Prof. P.K Panda.

 Work experiences

He has amassed extensive teaching experience across various prestigious institutions and universities. At UDPS, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, he has been actively involved in teaching B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and Ph.D. courses since November 22, 2001, and has taken on administrative responsibilities as the Head of the Department during multiple periods, including from June 1, 2011, to May 30, 2013, August 10, 2015, to May 31, 2017, and June 1, 2019, to September 15, 2021. His teaching duties have encompassed Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry of Natural Products, and Instrumental Chemistry. Similarly, at Asmara University, Asmara, under the government of Africa, he served as a teacher and researcher, as well as a Unit Head in 2016, contributing to the education of students in B.Pharm and M.Pharm programs. He also taught and conducted research at Garyounis University, Libya, under the government of Africa, from 2009 to 2010, focusing on the same subjects. Earlier in his career, he engaged in teaching and research roles at various institutions, including UDPS, Utkal University, Institute of Pharmacy and Technology in Cuttack under Utkal University, and Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy under Bangalore University, from 1994 to 1995 and 1995 to 2001, respectively. Throughout these positions, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to education and research in the fields of Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry of Natural Products, and Instrumental Chemistry.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SERVICE

  Organized Seminar

  • Seminar on Wholeness and Implicate Order, held at MKCG Auditorium, Utkal University Dt. 08 February 2009. (Convenor)
  • National Seminar, School of Pharmacy, Utkal University, Dt. 23-24th March 2002.(asst secretary organizing committee)

As Chairperson

  • Eastern Regional of Indian Pharmacological Society & 21st Annual Conference of Odisha State Brach of IPS, held at SCB Medical College, Cuttack, Dt. 11-13 November 2011.
  • ICMR Sponsored national Seminar on Quality control and Standardization of Ethnopharmaceuticals in the present era organized by Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar on 4-5th March 2018. (as Chairman, Scientific Committee)

Invited Speaker

  • State Level Seminar, IMT Pharmacy College, Puri Dt. 5th April 2013.
  • State Level Seminar, CPS, Puri
  • State Level Seminar, Dadhichi College of PharmacyBBSR
  • J.B. Autonomous College,BBSR
  • School of Pharmacy Centurion University,BBSR
  • GRY College of Pharmacy ,M.P

 

Workshop:

  • Participated as a trainee in the National workshop on Drug design and Discovery at Institute of life sciences from 03-6th march 2014 Bhubaneswar.
  • Participated as Delegate in the workshop on computational tools for protein modeling and lead optimization in drug discovery from 7-8th mar 2014 JSS College of pharmacy Ooty.
  • Working Pharmacist, Institute of Pharmacy & Technology Dt. 27-28th March 2000.

 

Refresher Courses/ Training Programmes/Workshops attended:

  • Attended introduction training program for teachers in Pharmaceutical Sciences sponsored by AICTE from 09thSep-28thSep 1998 at Kakatiya University, Warangal, AP.

Attended UGC sponsored course from 10thJun-30thJun 2002 at Annamali University, Tamil Nadu.

 

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

1.A Combined approach of Pharmacophore modelling, QSAR study ,molecular docking and in Silico ADME/TOX prediction of 4- Arylthioand 4-Arloxy-3-Iodopyridine-2(1H) one analogs to identify potential Reverse Transcriptase inhibitor; anti-HIV agents. Medicinal chemistry.DOI;102174/1573406417666201214100822.(IMF.3.02)

2.Identification of antimycobacterial agent using  insilico virtual  screening ,ADME predication,Docking and Molecular Dynamics simulation approach,  current computer aided Drug Design, 2020 BMS-CCADD-2020-25.DOI:10.2174/1573409916999200730182308  ( IMF.1.66)3. Rational in silico drug design of HIV-RTinhibitors through G-QSAR and moleculardocking study of 4-arylthio and 4-aryloxy-3-iodopyridine-2(1-H)-one derivative. Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences

3.Pharmacophore modelling, QSAR study, molecular docking and insilico ADME prediction of1,2,3‑triazole and pyrazolopyridones As DprE1 inhibitor antitubercular agents ,SN Applied Sciences.(IMF.1.0)

4.Computer-aided identification of lead compounds as FtsZ inhibitors using molecular docking, virtual screening, DFT analysis and molecular dynamic simulation, Journal of Molecular Modelling.2019;25;360 http;//doi.org/10.1007/s00894-019-4238-6.(IMF.1.3)

5.FtsZ inhibitors as a new genera of antibacterial agents Review article, Bioorganic Chemistry   doi.org /10.1016/jbioorg.2019. 103169  (IMF.3.9)

6.Pharmacophore generation, atom-based 3D-QSAR, molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation studies on benzamide

7. analogues as FtsZ inhibitors. Journal of Biomolrcular Structure and Dynamics; 2017, (DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2017.1384401).(IMF.3.02).

Ghada Hegazy- Microbiology- Best Researcher Award

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Ghada Hegazy- Microbiology- Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ghada Hegazy  distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Microbiology. She actively engaged in numerous educational and professional development activities, showcasing her commitment to advancing her expertise in microbiology and related fields. She lectured and participated in theoretical and practical training programs focused on detecting and enumerating various microorganisms, demonstrating her proficiency in laboratory techniques. Additionally, she contributed to enhancing the practical skills of students at Damanhur University and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport through microbiology training sessions.

Her dedication to continuous learning is evident in her attendance at courses and workshops covering topics such as chromatography, nanotechnology, and environmental data analysis. Furthermore, she participated in events aimed at raising awareness and addressing critical issues, including World Tsunami Awareness Day and the sustainable development of marine environments.

Moreover, she actively shared her knowledge and expertise by delivering lectures and participating in training courses, contributing to the professional development of her peers and the advancement of scientific research. Through her diverse participation and engagement, she has established herself as a dedicated and knowledgeable professional in the field of microbiology and environmental science.

🌐 Professional Profiles

📚📚Educations📚📚

She holds a permanent position as a Professor of Microbiology, having earned her academic qualifications from the Faculty of Science at Alexandria University. Her journey in microbiology began with a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology, which she obtained with distinction in 2004. Subsequently, she pursued postgraduate courses in Microbiology, paving the path for her Master of Science degree in the same field, awarded in 2012. Continuing her academic pursuit, she went on to complete her Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology from Alexandria University in 2019. With her extensive education and expertise in the field, she stands as a distinguished figure in microbiological research and academia.

➢ Research interests:
1. Environmental biotechnological applications
2. Industrial applications
3. Medical applications
4. Marine pollution treatment
5. Energy production by using marine microorganisms

Appreciation Certificate🏅🏅

She has been honored with certificates of appreciation for her exemplary contributions to various events and initiatives. In recognition of her outstanding organizational efforts, she received a Certificate of Appreciation for her role in organizing World Tsunami Awareness Day in Alexandria on November 5, 2019. Additionally, her active and valuable participation in the celebration of World Oceans Day on June 8, 2022, earned her another Certificate of Appreciation. Furthermore, she was proudly presented with a certificate from Springer Nature Open Access for Egypt, acknowledging her contributions to advancing open access scholarly publishing in the region. These certificates reflect her dedication and impact in promoting awareness, collaboration, and scholarly excellence within her professional community.

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE BOOKs, ARTICLES REVIEW, NEWSLETTER, REPORT

➢ Book: Probiotics, the Natural Microbiota in Living Organisms (Fundamentals & Applications).
➢  Book: Lakes of Africa Microbial Diversity and Sustainability.
➢  Book; Mercury toxicity.
➢ Book: General characteristics of halophilic archaea and its applications.
➢ Book: Archaeal Secrets Unveiled: Applications of Haloalkaliphilic Archaea in Biomedicine and Energy.

Editorial Board Memberships

She serves on the editorial boards of prestigious journals, including the Annals of Civil and Environmental Engineering Journal, Journal of Marine Science and Research, and Insights of Clinical and Medical Images. Additionally, she is a valued member of various committees, contributing her expertise to further advancements in her field. Her specialization areas encompass marine and applied microbiology, with a particular focus on halophilic archaea. Furthermore, her proficiency extends to statistical analysis, enhancing the precision and depth of her research contributions. Through her multifaceted involvement and specialized knowledge, she significantly impacts the realms of microbiology, environmental engineering, marine science, and clinical research.

 

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She demonstrated her organizational prowess by orchestrating a series of impactful events. Notably, she spearheaded the webinar for the Marine Microbiology Lab on May 30th, 2021, facilitating knowledge exchange and collaboration in the field. Additionally, she played a pivotal role in organizing a workshop titled “Scientific Writing and Presentation Skills” at the National Institute of Oceanography & Fisheries (NIOF) in Alexandria, held on September 8th and 9th, 2019. This workshop aimed to enhance the communication skills of participants, fostering effective dissemination of scientific findings. Furthermore, she contributed to raising awareness and preparedness for natural disasters by coordinating the World Tsunami Awareness Day event in Alexandria on November 5th, 2019. Through these endeavors, she showcased her dedication to promoting education, collaboration, and societal resilience.

 

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

Panagiotis Karanis – Biomedical Research – Best Researcher Award

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Panagiotis Karanis – Biomedical Research

Dr. Panagiotis karanis  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Biomedical research, infectious diseases, climate changes.  Professor Karanis is a resourceful and dedicated professor with an impressive academic background,
excellent publication record and significant teaching experiences in the fields of Emerging Infectious
Parasitic and Tropical Diseases and Human Anatomy. Possesses excellent interpersonal and liaison skills
with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships. Possesses mature administrative and
managerial skills and solid experience in science policy and public health. Enjoys worldwide collaborating
in a productive and successful team and thrives in challenging environments. He was 1000 Talent Plan
Expert (2014-2017) in Qinghai, China.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations: 📚🎓

Professor Dr. Panagiotis Karanis has held various esteemed positions in the field of anatomy and biomedicine, showcasing an extensive and distinguished career spanning several decades. From 2019 to the present, he serves as a Professor of Anatomy and the Coordinator of the Unit of Anatomy & Morphology at the Medical School, University of Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus. His contributions extend globally, as he has been an international advisor, consultant, and visiting professor at numerous universities.

During the period from 2014 to 2018, Professor Karanis held the position of Professor and Director of the Centre of Biomedicine and Infectious Diseases at the State Key Laboratory for Plateau Ecology and Agriculture at Qinghai University in Xining, China. His expertise was recognized internationally, as he was selected as a Foreign Expert in the 1000 Talent Plan, Recruitment Program of Foreign Experts (RPFE) for non-ethnic Chinese experts in China.

Earlier in his career, from 2009 to the present, Professor Karanis made significant contributions as a Professor of Anatomy at the Medical School, University of Cologne, Germany. Prior to this, he served as an Associate Professor and later as a Full Professor at the National Research Centre for Protozoan Diseases (NRCPD) in Japan from 2006 to 2007.

The trajectory of Professor Karanis’s career is marked by academic achievements. In 1999, he received Venia legendi in Parasitology (PD Dr.) and completed his Habilitation in Clinical-Theoretical Medicine at the Medical Faculty, University of Bonn, Germany. His academic journey began with a PhD in Parasitology, focusing on ‘UV-Disinfection of Protozoan Parasites’ at the University of Bonn in 1992. Earlier, in 1987, he earned a Diploma in Biology from the University of Bochum, Germany.

Professor Karanis’s educational background is diverse, including studies in Biology at the Universities of Bielefeld, Düsseldorf, and Bochum from 1980 to 1986. He also pursued complementary studies of Medicine at the Universities of Bochum and Cologne, completing the pre-clinical medical curriculum. His commitment to academia and research has made him a respected figure in the international scientific community, contributing significantly to the fields of anatomy, biomedicine, and parasitology.

Research Interests: 🧬🔬

Biomedical research, infectious diseases, climate changes,Applications of Network Science and Graph Analytics in Social, Biological, and Technological Networks

Awards and Achievements: 🏆👏

  •  Prof. Karanis is included on the annual list of 100,000 top scientists worldwide and, correspondingly, in
    the top 2 per cent of scientists in their field, according to a team of researchers at Stanford University in
    the USA. The updated 2020 list is based on a range of citation metrics that provides standardized data
    across those fields and subfields, in arriving at the (2019) single year impact result of more than 8,000,000
    scientists worldwide.
  • Gained worldwide administrative and managerial skills and experiences in science policy and public
    health. Successfully established 5 Laboratories / Institutions in Bonn / Germany (Waterborne and Vectorborne
    Parasitic Diseases), Thessaloniki / Greece (Leishmania and Sandflies), Cologne / Germany (Medical and
    Molecular Parasitology), Obihiro / Japan (Unit for Diseases Control and Genetics), Xining / China (Centre
    of Biomedicine and Infectious Diseases; the laboratory was promoted from the Chinese Government toState Key Laboratory of the Qinghai Province in China, 2016). The laboratories in Germany, Japan and
    China achieved an international reputation
  • Developed worldwide effective cooperations between many countries, in particular betweenEuropean
    and Asian countries
  •  Consultant at Qatar National Research Foundation and Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
  • Academic program review for the Master of Science in Biomedical Science, College of Health
    Sciences at Qatar University, Doha, Qatar, September 2018
  • Consultant” at Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
  • Nominated as “Advisory Board Member” of the “Centre of Excellence for Medical Research and
    Innovative Products (CEMRIP)” in Thailand.
  • Nominated “National Distinguished Expert” and “State Specially Recruited Expert” of China
  • Selected in 1000 Talent Plan, the Recruitment Program of Foreign Experts (RPFE) for non-ethnic Chinese
    experts, China, 2014, leading into ongoing innovative and promising collaborations with China
  • Invitation for Short Term – Fellowship – Program for Malaria Research in Japan by JSPS (Japanese
    Society of Promotion of Science), 12th January – 11th March 2014

Career Summary 

Dr. Panagiotis Karanis is a distinguished parasitologist with a wealth of expertise and a prolific career spanning several prestigious institutions across the globe. Serving as a Guest Professor at the University of Padova in Italy during 2019 and 2020, as well as a Consultant at the College of Public Health in Qatar in 2018, he contributed significantly to the field of parasitology. Dr. Karanis has been a Consultant at Walailak University in Thailand since 2017, where he has provided guidance and international supervision for PhD students.

His academic endeavors include roles as an Invited Professor at the University of Alexandroupolis and the University of Ioannina in Greece, where he delivered lectures on infectious diseases to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Notably, from 2014 to 2018, Dr. Karanis held the position of Professor and Director of the Centre of Biomedicine and Infectious Diseases at Qinghai University in China.

As a Foreign Expert in the 1000 Talent Plan Recruitment Program, he played a pivotal role in elevating the laboratory to the State Key Laboratory for Plateau Ecology and Agriculture of the Qinghai Province. Dr. Karanis’s contributions extended to advising the Chinese government on research ideas, particularly in waterborne and vectorborne diseases, and his efforts in developing Cryptosporidium culture assays for drug testing garnered recognition and funding from prestigious institutions such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. His comprehensive involvement in academia, research, and international collaborations underscores his commitment to advancing the field of parasitology and infectious diseases.

 

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Zaruhi Karabekian | Immunology

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Assist Prof Dr. Zaruhi Karabekian | Immunology

Academician/Research Scholar

Congratulations, Assist Prof Dr. Zaruhi Karabekian – Immunology, on winning the esteemed Best Researcher Award from Sfconference! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done!

Wishing you continued success and many more milestones in your illustrious research journey. Your impact on the field is truly commendable and serves as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring researchers.

Warmest congratulations once again on this well-deserved recognition!

 

Professional Profiles:

  • ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:
    1995-2001 Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences Program (Cell Biology and
    Molecular Pathogenesis Track), Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
    Supervisor: Ann. E. Campbell, Ph.D.
  • 1988-1989 Masters of Science. Dept. of Botany and Mycology
    Yerevan State University, Yerevan, Armenia. Supervisor: L.L. Osipyan, Ph.D.
  • 1983-1987 Bachelors of Science. Dept. of Botany and Mycology
    Yerevan State University, Yerevan, Armenia. Supervisor: A.G. Yesayan, Ph.D.

Major accomplishments:

  •  Recipient of Yervant Terzian Armenian National Science & Education Fund (ANSEF) 2022,
    “Characteristics and comparative analysis of porcine SIS as a scaffold and human skin”. Grant Number
    NS-Biotech-2981. June 2023-May 2024.
  •  Recipient of State Committee of Science of RA Collaborative Research Grant with Belarusian State
    Committee of Science, “Biocompatibility of multicomponent allogeneic cells with decellularized liver
    scaffold”, Grant Number 18BL-028. July 2019-June 2021
  •  Recipient of State Committee of Science of RA Research Grant, “Engineered skin via natural
    recourses”, Grant Number 18T-1F275. September 2018- August 2020

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:

> Generation of recombinant proteins.
> Expression of chimeric proteins in baculovirus system and in mammalian cells (hybridoma,.
myeloma, fibroblasts and epithelial cells).
> Affinity purification of recombinant antibodies.
> Plasmid and viral DNA isolation.
> Transformation of E.coli by electroporation and chemical techniques.
 > Recombinant DNA techniques and cloning.
 > Transfection of mammalian cells by electroporation and chemical techniques.
 > Generation and purification of recombinant viruses.
 >  In vitro transcription/translation.
 >  Random DNA labeling.
 >  Southern blot analysis.

HONORS & OTHER SCIENTIFIC RECOGNITION:
* 2011 – 2014 Scientist Development Grant from American Heart Association, “Creating immune-silent
donor cells for cardiac repair.”
* 2010 –2011 Beginning Grant-in Aid from American Heart Association, “Preventing immune rejection of
stem cell derived cardiac grafts”.
* 2007-2010 NIH/NHLBI F32 Research Fellowship Award,” The role of N-cadherin in stem cell engraftment
to cardiac muscle”. Grant Number 1F32HL087529-01A1,
*  2001-2003 Intramural Research Fellowship, National Eye Institute, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA
*  2000 Virology Focal Group Award, Research Day, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA
*  1997 Graduate Student Research Paper Award, American Society for Microbiology, Virginia Branch
Annual Meeting. Charlottesville, VA, USA
* 1997 Best Graduate Student Poster Presentation, Research Day, Eastern Virginia Medical School,
Norfolk, VA, USA
*  1997 Travel Award, Research Day, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA
*  1996-97 Eastern Virginia Medical School graduate student scholarship, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
*  1996 Awarded American Society of Microbiology membership
*  1986-89 Yerevan State University fellowship for academic excellence, Yerevan, Armenia

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