Huanghe Yu | Pharmacology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Huanghe Yu | Pharmacology | Best Researcher Award

Hunan University of Chinese Medicine | China

Huanghe Yu is a dedicated researcher whose work centers on uncovering the pharmacodynamics and therapeutic mechanisms of bioactive constituents from traditional Chinese medicine and ethnomedicine for managing rheumatoid arthritis, complemented by the innovation of biomimetic membrane-coated nano-targeted drug delivery systems for natural therapeutics. Recognized through multiple prestigious talent honors at regional and institutional levels, he also holds distinguished accolades for outstanding doctoral scholarship. His academic output reflects substantial influence, with more than thirty SCI-indexed publications, including a significant share as lead or corresponding author, several appearing in journals with impact factors above ten, along with multiple CSCD-core papers. His citation profile demonstrates strong visibility, with a citation count in the high hundreds and an h-index in the mid-teens, supported by a solid body of documents indexed across major databases. He has secured a diverse portfolio of competitive research funding spanning national, provincial, and institutional programs, demonstrating both leadership and continuity in advancing interdisciplinary work. Trained in clinical Chinese medicine with a focus on activity screening of traditional remedies and the development of advanced nano-delivery platforms for rheumatoid arthritis, he continues to integrate ethnopharmacology, nanotechnology, and translational medicine to shape innovative therapeutic strategies.

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Featured Publications 


Author, A., Author, B., Author, C., et al. (2025). Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis by Rhododendron molle G. Don: The anti-inflammatory mechanism of its extract was elucidated by network analysis combined with experimental verification. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies.


Author, A., Author, B., Author, C., et al. (2025). Total saponins of Panax japonicus alleviate adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats by regulating macrophage polarization and intestinal microbiota. Journal of Ginseng Research.


Author, A., Author, B., Author, C., et al. (2025). Integrated network pharmacology and metabolomics to explore the mechanism of Kadsura coccinea root in alleviating acetaminophen-induced liver injury. Journal of Ethnopharmacology.


Author, A., Author, B., Author, C., et al. (2025). KadsuraChem: A machine learning-powered LC–MS database for Kadsura phytochemicals and its role in compound identification of Kadsura heteroclita. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.


Author, A., Author, B., Author, C., et al. (2025). Multifunctional Prussian blue nanoparticles loading with Xuetongsu for efficient rheumatoid arthritis therapy through targeting inflammatory macrophages and osteoclasts. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 5

Mohammad Sadegh Taghizadeh | Drug Discovery | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mohammad Sadegh Taghizadeh | Drug Discovery | Best Researcher Award

Shiraz University| Iran

Mohammad Sadegh Taghizadeh is based at the Agricultural Faculty of Shiraz University (Institute of Biotechnology, Shiraz-Isfahan Highway, Shiraz, Iran) where he pursues advanced research in bioactive small molecules and peptides—whether synthesised by ribosomes or derived from proteins. His work spans in vitro isolation, purification and structural-physicochemical characterisation of these compounds, their pharmacological and sensory properties, and complementary in silico design and target-interaction studies. He also explores recombinant production of bioactive peptides using plant and bacterial expression systems. Prior to his current role, he earned a bachelor’s in agricultural engineering (plant protection) at Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, a master’s in plant biotechnology at University of Guilan (thesis: factors affecting virulence genes of Agrobacterium tumefaciens in Arabidopsis thaliana mutants), and a PhD in biotechnology at Shiraz University (dissertation: functional properties of bio-active peptides derived from plant resources). He gained research experience at the Medical University of Vienna (on discovery of a novel cyclotide targeting the CCK2 receptor) and later led a project on plant-derived bioinsecticides funded by the National Elite Foundation of Iran, while also teaching as a TA in plant genetic engineering, molecular markers and plant tissue culture at Shiraz University. His research has steadily contributed to the field of peptide biotechnology, with growing recognition: his h-index currently stands at (unknown) and his publication and citation counts are steadily rising as he continues to establish himself in the realm of bioactive small molecules and recombinant peptide production.

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Featured Publications 

Abbasi, A., Taghizadeh, M. S., Moghadam, A., Niazi, A., Lotfi, M., & Taghavi, S.-M. (2025). A comprehensive insight into ultrasound-assisted protein extraction from Camelina sativa and de-bittering of resulting hydrolysates with emphasis on their structural, physicochemical, sensory, and biological properties. Food Chemistry, 445, 145435.

Taghizadeh, M. S., Niazi, A., Mirzapour-Kouhdasht, A., Pereira, E. C., & Garcia-Vaquero, M. (2025). Enhancing cyclotide bioproduction: Harnessing biological synthesis methods and various expression systems for large-scale manufacturing. Critical Reviews in Biotechnology, 45(1), 1–20.

Hoseini, S., Moghadam, A., Palizban, A., Hoseini, F., Taghizadeh, M. S., Choopani, A., & Hoseini, F. (2025). Immune boosting by pharmaceutical C-phycocyanin, in vitro and in silico effects on peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Health Biotechnology and Biopharma, 8(1), 1–10.

Lotfi, M., Keshvari, T., Taghizadeh, M. S., Afsharifar, A., Moghadam, A., Aram, F., & Niazi, A. (2025). Optimizing Camelina sativa oil extraction and its cytotoxicity using RSM by emphasis on antioxidant properties, physical characteristics, and molecular docking insights. Industrial Crops and Products, 215, 120334.

Taghizadeh, M. S., Mirzapour-Kouhdasht, A., & Huang, J.-Y. (2025, December). Unraveling the structure-activity relationship and molecular mechanisms for targeted therapeutic applications of food-derived angiotensin-I-converting enzyme inhibitory peptides. Food Bioscience, 65, 107820.