Anani Aila Mat Zin | Neurobehaviour | Excellence in Academic Research Award

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Dr. Anani Aila Mat Zin | Neurobehaviour | Excellence in Academic Research Award

Universiti Sains Malaysia | Malaysia

Dr. Anani Aila Mat Zin is a distinguished medical professional and academic specializing in histopathology, cytopathology, and neuropathology. She obtained her Doctor of Medicine and Master of Pathology degrees from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and later earned a Fellowship from the International Academy of Cytology (FIAC), Germany, with advanced training in clinical neuropathology at JCMT, Tokyo, Japan. Her career began as a house officer and medical officer in general medicine at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, progressing to trainee lecturer and later lecturer/pathologist in the field of anatomic pathology at USM. With extensive research experience, Dr. Anani has supervised numerous postgraduate projects focusing on cytology, neuropathology, and general pathology, including studies on stingless bee propolis, royal jelly, xylene toxicity, and genetic factors in obesity-related colorectal carcinoma. She has also served as an examiner and viva voce panel member for various postgraduate pathology and surgical examinations across Malaysian universities, contributing significantly to medical education and research assessment. Her commitment to advancing diagnostic pathology and mentoring emerging scientists underscores her vital role in the academic and medical research community.

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Featured Publications

"Epigenetic role in Salivary Gland Tumours: Insights into DNA Methylation and Molecular Complexity"

"Novel cytochrome c-oxidase deficiency and mitochondrial myopathy in non-syndromic cleft lip with or without palate"

"Sporadic Right Lumbar Intraabdominal Desmoid Tumor: A Case Report"

"Impact of time-restricted feeding on glycemic indices, vascular oxidative stress, and inflammation in an obese prediabetes rat model induced by a high-fat diet and sugar drink"

"Pre-clinical acute oral toxicity and subacute neurotoxicity risk assessments on sprague dawley rats treated with single dose or repeated doses of flavonoid-enriched fraction extracted from Oroxylum indicum leaves"

Anna Maria Pittaluga | Biological Networks | Top Researcher Award

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Prof. Anna Maria Pittaluga | Biological Networks | Top Researcher Award

University of Genoa | Italy

Anna Maria Pittaluga is a distinguished pharmacologist with a PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of Turin (1990), and MSc degrees in Pharmacy (1983) and in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology with honors (1982) from the University of Genova. She has built a long-standing academic career at the University of Genoa, where she has served as Assistant Professor (1993–2003), Associate Professor (2004–2019), and currently as Full Professor of Pharmacology since 2019. Earlier in her career, she gained international research experience as a Research Fellow at the Italian National Research Council (1990–1992) and as a Foreign Research Associate at Collège de France in Paris (1988–1989). Her scientific interests focus on neurotransmitter release mechanisms, receptor interactions, the effects of HIV-1 proteins and chemokines on central neurotransmission, synaptic function in multiple sclerosis, the neuro-immune interface, and the role of nutraceutics in brain health. She has led numerous national and international projects funded by the Italian Ministry of Research, Ministry of Health, and European programs, serving as principal investigator on studies addressing neuroinflammation, depression, synaptopathies, and the gut-brain axis. Proficient in English and French, in addition to her native Italian, Professor Pittaluga has made significant contributions to advancing pharmacological research with strong translational and clinical implications.

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Featured Publications

"Correction: Vallarino et al. Healthy Properties of a New Formulation of Pomegranate-Peel Extract in Mice Suffering from Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis"

"Unveiling Niaprazine’s Potential: Behavioral Insights into a Re-Emerging Anxiolytic Agent"

"Complement tunes glutamate release and supports synaptic impairments in an animal model of multiple sclerosis"

"Anti-NMDA and Anti-AMPA Receptor Antibodies in Central Disorders: Preclinical Approaches to Assess Their Pathological Role and Translatability to Clinic"

"Presynaptic Release-Regulating Sphingosine 1-Phosphate 1/3 Receptors in Cortical Glutamatergic Terminals: Adaptations in EAE Mice and Impact of Therapeutic FTY720"