Giorgia Modenini – Biological Networks – Young Scientist Award

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Giorgia Modenini – Biological Networks – Young Scientist Award

Dr. Giorgia Modenini distinguished academic and researcher in the field Biological Networks.

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Educations📚📚📚

She has been deeply engaged in academic pursuits since 2014,  commencing with her Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Bologna, Italy, where she attained a commendable grade of 106/110. This laid the foundation for her subsequent academic journey. Building upon her undergraduate studies, she pursued a Master of Science in Biodiversity and Evolution at the same institution, achieving the highest distinction of 110/110 cum laude, indicative of her exceptional aptitude and dedication. Undeterred by challenges, she continued to excel in her academic endeavors and embarked on a PhD course in Environment, Earth, and Life Sciences at the University of Bologna. Spanning from 2020 to the present, this doctoral program underscores her commitment to advancing knowledge and contributing to the fields of biological, geological, and environmental sciences. Throughout her academic trajectory, she has demonstrated a fervent passion for her chosen disciplines and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

Awards

She has actively contributed to the academic community through various engagements and leadership roles in conferences focused on the role of transposable elements in human evolution and diseases. Notably, she organized and co-chaired the “Transposable Elements in Human Brain Evolution and Diseases” virtual conferences in December 2021 and December 2022, featuring esteemed speakers such as Marie Jönnson, Jose Luis Garcia-Perez, Fabio Macciardi, Cedric Feschotte, Johan Jakobsson, and Molly Gale Hammell. Her dedication to advancing knowledge in this field is further exemplified by her role as the organizer and co-chair of the “Transposable Elements in Human Evolution and Diseases” virtual conference in February 2024, featuring confirmed invited speakers Anna Sophie Fiston-Lavier and Marco Trizzino. Moreover, her outstanding contributions were recognized with the “Best Poster Award” at the XXV Congress of the Italian Anthropological Association, presented by the Italian Primatologists Association, for her poster titled “Exploring signatures of adaptive introgression on chromosome 22 in worldwide human populations,” a fitting tribute to the memory of Judith Masters and Fabien Génin. Through these endeavors, she continues to foster collaboration and facilitate discussions at the forefront of scientific research.

Academic experience

She has been actively involved in various academic activities spanning several years, showcasing her commitment to advancing knowledge in her field. From April to September 2019, she undertook an internship at the Molecular Anthropology Lab at the University of Bologna, Italy. Here, she delved into the intricate relationships between non-LTR retrotransposons and schizophrenia in both modern and ancient human populations. This experience provided her with invaluable insights into the intersection of genetics and mental health. Subsequently, in February to May 2023, she embarked on an international internship at the Globe Institute, Lundbeck Foundation, Copenhagen, Denmark. During this period abroad, she immersed herself in the project titled “Investigating human evolution through the lens of retrotransposons,” further expanding her understanding of evolutionary genetics. Currently, since November 2020, she has been engaged as a PhD student at the Molecular Anthropology Lab, University of Bologna, Italy. Her doctoral research focuses on studying retrotransposition events and DNA methylation in the evolution of the human brain, a testament to her continued dedication to unraveling the complexities of human evolution and genetics.

Seminars and thesis

She has been actively involved in supervising and supporting research projects and academic activities related to transposable elements and genetic variability. Under her guidance as a supervisor, Giacomo Mercuri presented his thesis titled “Polymorphic transposable element insertions provide new insights into North-Eastern Italian isolates’ genetic variability” for the LM Biodiversità ed Evoluzione program. Similarly, Stefano Puleo explored the signatures of adaptive introgression on chromosome 22 in worldwide human populations for his thesis under her supervision. Additionally, she has contributed to the academic community by delivering lessons on “Transposable Elements as drivers of genome evolution” and “Transposable Elements as drivers of evolution” for the course “Genetica di popolazione ed evoluzione molecolare,” showcasing her expertise in the field. Furthermore, she supervised Francesco Magni’s thesis, which focused on transposable elements variability in ancient and modern human samples, further enriching the understanding of genetic dynamics. Through these mentorship roles and academic contributions, she continues to advance knowledge and foster intellectual growth in the field of biodiversity and evolution.

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Carolina Cabrero – Applications of Network science in Archeology Award – Young Scientist Award

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Carolina Cabrero – Applications of Network science in Archeology Award – Young Scientist Award

Dr. Carolina Cabrero distinguished academic and researcher in the field Applications of Network science in Archeology. She currently holds a position as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Grupo de Estudios en Prehistoria Reciente de Andalucía (GEPRAN, HUM-274) within the Department of Prehistory and Archaeology at the University of Granada in Spain. Commencing on July 7, 2023, she specializes in Prehistory, particularly focusing on Megalithic complexes, spatial patterns, and quantitative archaeology, with expertise in Geographic Information Systems. For inquiries, she can be reached at (+34) 958243611.

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Educations📚📚📚

She holds a Ph.D. in History and Arts from the University of Granada, which she completed in 2023. Prior to this, she obtained a University Expert certification in Anthropology from the University of Isabel I in 2021. She also holds a Master of Science degree in Archaeology from the University of Granada, achieved in 2018. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Oviedo, which she completed in 2015. Experience

She has held various positions in the field of archaeology and research. From January 23, 2023, to April 8, 2023, she served as a Co-director in the project of photovoltaic power plants in Pinos Puente-Colomera with CLÍO Arqueología in Spain, which concluded upon the project’s completion. Prior to this, from May 31, 2022, to October 31, 2022, she worked as a Technician in Proyecto ALCO with Palimpsesto Lda. in Portugal, completing her tenure with the project’s conclusion. She also worked as a Director in several projects, including “Replanteando el megalitismo del sudeste. Prospección arqueológica superficial en el entorno de los ríos Gor y Fardes” as a freelancer in Spain from March 30, 2022, to June 15, 2022. Additionally, she served as Director in Projecto Florestal da Herdade das Lendas as a freelancer in Portugal from August 30, 2021, to September 31, 2022. She was also the Director in the Archaeological excavation of the site Seixinho with Archéocelis in Portugal from April 1, 2021, to July 31, 2021. Prior to these roles, she worked as a Predoctoral Researcher in the Department of Prehistory and Archaeology at the University of Granada in Spain from December 1, 2019, until completing her research on July 7, 2023.

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Thomas Liehr – Biological Networks Award – Best Researcher Award

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Thomas Liehr – Biological Networks Award – Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Thomas Liehr distinguished academic and researcher in the field Biological Networks. The Lab of Molecular Cytogenetics at the Institut für Humangenetik in Jena pursues various research lines, all linked by a common interest in chromosome structure and evolution. His primary focus lies within the realm of clinical genetic research, specifically in characterizing acquired and inherited chromosomal aberrations to comprehend the underlying biological mechanisms behind such deviations from the norm. Ongoing projects delve into topics such as small supernumerary marker chromosomes, chromosomal heteromorphisms, uniparental disomy, chromosomal breakpoints, and multicolor-FISH techniques. In the field of leukemia research, he contributes to identifying cryptic chromosomal aberrations associated with the disease. Additionally, the lab investigates chromosomal evolution through collaborations with other research groups studying diverse species such as fish (in Brazil), turtles (in Italy), and rodents (in Russia). In addition to employing multicolor fluorescence in situ hybridization techniques, he utilizes methods like immunohistochemistry, microsatellite analysis, array-CGH, and next-generation sequencing to further his research objectives

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Educations📚📚📚

He holds various academic positions across different institutions and countries, showcasing his expertise and contributions to the field of medicine and biology. Since November 7, 2016, he has served as a Visiting Professor of Medicine at the University of Belgrade School of Medicine in Belgrade, RS. Furthermore, he has been awarded an honorary Doctorate in Biology (Dr. h.c.) from Yerevan State University in Armenia, a recognition he has held since June 25, 2014. Concurrently, he holds the position of Invited Professor of Biology at Yerevan State University since May 1, 2013, further emphasizing his international engagement in academia. In addition to his roles in teaching and research, he obtained European registered Clinical Laboratory Geneticists (ErCLG) certification in Human Genetics from Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena in Thüringen, Germany, a qualification he held from January 1, 2009, until April 1, 2015. Through these positions and qualifications, he contributes significantly to the advancement of knowledge and education in the fields of medicine and biology.

Work experiences

He has had a distinguished career trajectory marked by significant contributions to the field of human genetics. Beginning as a scientific coworker at the Institute of Human Genetics Erlangen under the guidance of Prof. Dr. E. Gebhart from 1991 to 1998, he embarked on a path of research and academic engagement. During his tenure, he was honored as a Fellow of the Herbert Quandt Stiftung der VARTA-AG from 1995 to 1997, further solidifying his commitment to advancing genetic knowledge. Since 1998, he has continued his research as a scientific coworker at the Institute of Human Genetics Jena, focusing on Molecular Cytogenetics. Notably, he has held the role of Coordinator of the Permanent Working Group Marker Chromosomes of the European Cytogenetic Association (ECA) since 2007, demonstrating his leadership in the field. Additionally, he served as Co-Editor of the journal Molecular Cytogenetics from 2007 to 2022, contributing to scholarly discourse and dissemination of research findings. Since September 2010, he has led the national quality control efforts for molecular cytogenetics as the head of the national quality control for molecular cytogenetics under the BVDH. His international engagements include serving as a member of the DAAD-review board in Brazil from 2010 to 2017 and chairing the scientist division of the European Board of Medical Genetics (ESHG) since 2012. Moreover, he has been an Invited Professor at Yerevan State University, Armenia, since May 2013, and was honored with a Doctorate h.c. and golden medal from the same institution in September 2014, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the field. He achieved European registered Clinical Laboratory Geneticist (ErCLG) certification in July 2015, further affirming his expertise and qualifications in the field of genetics. Additionally, he has served on the Advisory Board of the Armenian Association of Molecular and Cellular Biology and Immunology since 2012, further demonstrating his commitment to international collaboration and advancement in genetics research and education.

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Changwei Wu – Network Properties- Best Researcher Award

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Changwei  Wu – Network Properties

Prof.  Changwei W.Wu distinguished academic and researcher in the field Network Properties.  Changwei W. Wu, a Professor at the Graduate Institute of Mind, Brain, and Consciousness at Taipei Medical University – Shuang-Ho campus in New Taipei, Taiwan, is also affiliated with the Research Center of Sleep Medicine at Taipei Medical University Hospital. He specializes in Mindfulness-based Interventions (MBI) and conducts research on simultaneous EEG-fMRI for sleep neuroimaging. Additionally, he is proficient in medical image and signal processing.

 

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Educations📚📚📚

He  holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, awarded in January 2009. His doctoral dissertation, titled “Biophysical Investigations and Developments of Novel Functional MRI Techniques,” was supervised by Jyh-Horng Chen, Ph.D., and Ho-Ling Liu, Ph.D. During his doctoral studies, he also served as a Predoctoral Visiting Fellow at the Neuroimaging Branch of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health (NIDA/NIH), in Baltimore, MD, from March 2006 to April 2008, under the supervision of Dr. Yihong Yang. Dr. Wu obtained his B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering from National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, in June 2001.

 

Academic Positions:

Dr. Changwei W. Wu has held various academic positions, demonstrating a strong commitment to research and teaching in the field of neuroscience and related disciplines:

  • Professor, Graduate Institute of Mind, Brain, and Consciousness, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan (Feb 2021 – Present)
  • Associate Professor, Graduate Institute of Mind, Brain, and Consciousness, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan (Aug 2019 – Jan 2021)
  • Associate Professor, Graduate Institute of Humanities in Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan (Aug 2016 – Jul 2019)
  • Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, National Central University, Taoyuan, Taiwan (Sep 2016 – Jul 2019)
  • Adjunct Associate Professor, Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, National Central University, Taoyuan, Taiwan (Aug 2015 – Jul 2016)
  • Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, National Central University, Taoyuan, Taiwan (Aug 2015 – Jul 2016)
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor, Brain and Consciousness Research Center, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan (Sep 2014 – Jul 2016)
  • Assistant Professor, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Central University, Taoyuan, Taiwan (Aug 2011 – Jul 2015)
  • Postdoc Research Fellow, Neuroimaging Branch, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health (NIDA/NIH), Baltimore, MD, where he conducted research on spectral analyses of functional connectivity in cocaine users using simultaneous EEG/fMRI recordings.

Honors & Awards

Dr. Changwei W. Wu has garnered several esteemed awards and accolades in recognition of his outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and academic excellence. Notably, he received the Outstanding Teaching Award from the Center of General Education at Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, in 2023. In 2020, he was honored with the JMBE Annual Excellent Paper Award by the Taiwanese Society of Biomedical Engineering, as well as the College Student Research Creativity Award from the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), Taiwan. Additionally, he was recognized with the Outstanding Teaching Award from the College of Humanities and Social Science at Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, and received the Award of Research Program Projects Grant from Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, all in the same year. These accolades underscore Dr. Wu’s dedication to advancing education, fostering innovative research, and contributing significantly to his field.

Publication
1. Yi-Chia Kung, Chia-Wei Li, Ai-Ling Hsu*, Chi-Yun Liu, Changwei W. Wu*, WeiChou Chang, Ching-Po Lin*. Neurovascular Coupling in Resting State and EyeOpen-Eye-Close Task: Spectral Correspondence between Concurrent EEG and fMRI. Neuroimage (In press).
2. Hong-Yi Wu, Chih-Mao Huang, Ai-Ling Hsu, Chiao-Nan Chen, Changwei W. Wu*,
Jyh-Horng Chen*. Functional Neuroplasticity of Facilitation and Interference
Effects on Inhibitory Control Following 3-month Physical Exercise in Aging.
Scientific Reports (In press).
3. Timothy J. Lane, Tsan-Hon Liou, Yi-Chia Kung, Philip Tseng*, Changwei W. Wu*.
Functional Blindsight and Its Diagnosis. Frontiers in Neurology 2024; 15:
1207115. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1207115
4. Zhitong John Wang, Hsin-Chien Lee, Chun-Hsiang Chuang, Fan-Chi Hsiao, ShwuHua Lee, Ai-Ling Hsu*, Changwei W. Wu*. Traces of EEG-fMRI Coupling Reveals
Neurovascular Dynamics on Sleep Inertia. Scientific Reports 2024; 14: 1537.
doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-51694-4
5. Yi-Tien Li, Duen-Pang Kuo, Philip Tseng, Yung-Chieh Chen, Sho-Jen Cheng,
Changwei W. Wu, Li-Chun Hsieh, Yung-Hsiao Chiang, Hsiao-Wen Chung,
Yvonne W. Lui, Cheng-Yu Chen*. Thalamocortical Coherence Predicts Persistent
Postconcussive Symptoms. Progress in Neurobiology. 2023; 226: 102464. doi:
10.1016/j.pneurobio.2023.102464
6. Ai-Ling Hsu, Ming-Kang Li, Yi-Chia Kung, John Wang, Hsin-Chien Lee, Chia-Wei
Li, Chi-Wen Huang* and Changwei W. Wu*. Temporal Consistency of
Neurovascular Components on Awakening: Preliminary Evidence from
electroencephalography, cerebrovascular reactivity, and functional magnetic
resonance imaging. Frontiers in Psychiatry 2023; 14: 1058721. doi:
10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1058721
7. Shiao-Fei Guu, Yi-Ping Chao, Feng-Ying Huang, Yu-Ting Jeng, Hei-Yin Hydra Ng,
Chia-Fen Hsu, Chun-Hsiang Chuang, Chih-Mao Huang*, Changwei W. Wu*.
Interoceptive Awareness: MBSR Training Alters Information Processing of
Salience Network. Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience 2023; 17:1008086.
doi: 10.3389/fnbeh.2023.1008086
8. Shaoyu Yen, Hong-Yi Wu, Yuhling Wang, Chih-Mao Huang, Changwei W. Wu,
Jyh-Horng Chen, and Lun-De Liao*. Revisiting the Effects of Exercise on Cerebral
Neurovascular Functions in Rats using Multimodal Assessment Techniques.
iScience 2023; 26(4): 106354. doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.106354
9. Hei-Yin Hydra Ng; Changwei W. Wu; Feng-Ying Huang; Chih-Mao Huang; ChiaFen Hsu; Yi-Ping Chao*; Tzyy-Ping Jung; Chun-Hsiang Chuang*. Enhanced
Electroencephalography Effective Connectivity in Frontal Low-Gamma Band
Correlates of Emotional Regulation after Mindfulness Training. Journal of
Neuroscience Research 2023; 101(6): 901-915. doi: 10.1002/jnr.25168
10. Deng-Fa Yang, Wen-Ching Huang, Changwei W. Wu, Yu-Chen S. H. Yang, YuTang Tung*. Acute sleep deprivation exacerbates systemic inflammation and
psychiatry disorders through gut microbiota dysbiosis and disruption of circadian
rhythms. Microbiological Research 2023; 268: 127292. doi:
10.1016/j.micres.2022.127292
11. Mengxia Gao, Nichol M.L. Wong, Chemin Lin, Chih-Mao Huang, Ho-Ling Liu,
Cheng-Hong Toh, Changwei Wu, Yun-Fang Tsai, Shwu-Hua Lee*, Tatia M.C.
Lee*. Multimodal Brain Connectome-based Prediction of Suicide Risk in People
with Late-life Depression. Nature Mental Health 2023; 1: 100–113. doi:
10.1038/s44220-022-00007-7
12. Pei-Ying Sarah Chan, Wen-Pin Chang, Chia-Hsiung Cheng, Liu Chia-Yih, Ai-Ling
Hsu*, Andreas von Leupoldt, Changwei Wu*. The Impact of Emotional Context
on Neural Substrates of Respiratory Sensory Gating. Frontiers in Neuroscience
2022; 16:1004271. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2022.1004271
13. Yi-Chia Kung, Chia-Wei Li, Fan-Chi Hsiao, Pei-Jung Tsai, Shuo Chen, Ming-Kang
Li, Hsin-Chien Lee, Chun-Yen Chang, Changwei W. Wu*, Ching-Po Lin*. Crossscale Dynamicity of Entropy and Connectivity in the Sleeping Brain. Brain
Connectivity 2022; 12(9): 835-845. doi: 10.1089/brain.2021.0174
14. Hsuan-Chu Shih, Mu-En Kuo, Changwei W. Wu, Yi-Ping Chao, Hsu-Wen Huang,
Chih-Mao Huang*. The Neurobiological Basis of Love: A Meta-Analysis of Human
Functional Neuroimaging Studies of Maternal and Passionate Love. Brain
Sciences 2022; 12(7): 830. doi: 10.3390/brainsci12070830
15. Hang Wu, Zengxin Qi, Xuehai Wu, Jun Zhang, Changwei Wu, Zirui Huang, Di
Zang, Stuart Fogel, Sean Tanabe, Anthony G. Hudetz, Georg Northoff, Ying Mao*,