Shanshan Li | Skin Wound Healing | Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Shanshan Li | Skin Wound Healing | Excellence in Research Award

Xuzhou Medical University, Department of Forensic Medicine | China

Dr. Shanshan Li is an associate professor and deputy chief forensic physician at Xuzhou Medical University, recognized for her strong academic foundation in forensic medicine and her contributions to wound healing and neurotrauma research. She completed her clinical and forensic medical training across leading Chinese institutions and enhanced her expertise through postdoctoral clinical research and international academic exposure as a visiting scholar. Her professional experience spans teaching, pathology practice, forensic consultation, and mentorship of diverse student groups, supported by an active role on youth editorial boards in reputable medical journals. Her research interests focus on skin wound repair, the wound microenvironment, and brain contusion, and she has developed skills in transcriptomic analysis, molecular pathology, nanoparticle therapeutics, fibrosis regulation, and experimental design. Her scholarly output includes numerous high-impact publications as a first or corresponding author, patents as a primary inventor, and a co-authored academic book, reflecting her innovative contributions to forensic and biomedical science. She is an active member of regional forensic associations and has earned recognition through competitive research projects and editorial appointments. Overall, Dr. Li’s work advances understanding of tissue regeneration and neuroinflammation, demonstrating her commitment to scientific excellence and strengthening her candidacy for recognition in research distinction.

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Zhou, Z., Huang, X., Chen, C., Zou, T., Hai, Y., Dong, G., & Li, S. (2026). LncRNA RMST knockout inhibits fibrosis by down-regulating Smad3 during mouse skin wound healing. Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports, 45, 102386.

Zhao, T., Zhou, Y., Zhang, D., Han, D., Ma, J., Li, S., Li, T., Hu, S., & Li, Z. (2024). Inhibition of TREM-1 alleviates neuroinflammation by modulating microglial polarization via SYK/p38MAPK signaling pathway after traumatic brain injury. Brain Research, 1834, 148907.

Zhang, X., Huang, X., Hang, D., Jin, J., Li, S., Zhu, Y., & Liu, H. (2024). Targeting pyroptosis with nanoparticles to alleviate neuroinflammatory for preventing secondary damage following traumatic brain injury. Science Advances, 10(2), eadj4260.

Elham Ghanbari | Tissue engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Elham Ghanbari | Tissue engineering | Best Researcher Award

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences | Iran

Dr. Elham Ghanbari is an accomplished scholar and assistant professor in tissue engineering at Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, with a strong academic foundation built through a bachelor’s degree in general biology from Razi University, a master’s degree in histology and embryology from Urmia University, and a doctorate in tissue engineering from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. She has also contributed as a researcher at the Fertility and Infertility Research Center, expanding her expertise in regenerative medicine. Her research interests are centered on tissue engineering, wound healing, scaffold synthesis using natural polymers such as silk fibroin, gelatin, and alginate, controlled drug delivery, and bionanotechnology. She is highly skilled in scaffold design, bio-nanomaterials, and therapeutic strategies for tissue regeneration, and her work has yielded significant publications in high-impact journals, including original studies and reviews on biomaterials and cellular therapies. She has translated important scientific works, including chapters from leading textbooks in tissue and vascular engineering, reflecting her commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. Recognized as a top student in the country, she has also earned awards for her academic excellence. In conclusion, Dr. Ghanbari’s combination of advanced education, research productivity, and innovative contributions to tissue engineering positions her as a promising leader in biomedical sciences with continued potential to impact regenerative medicine and clinical applications

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Hiranmoy Das | Regenerative Medicine | Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Hiranmoy Das | Regenerative Medicine | Lifetime Achievement Award

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | United States

Dr. Hiranmoy Das is a highly accomplished scientist, educator, and innovator in the field of vascular biology, stem cell research, and pharmaceutical sciences. He earned his undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees from the University of Calcutta, specializing in zoology, biochemistry, cytogenetics, immunology, and physiology, and went on to receive advanced research training as a predoctoral and postdoctoral fellow at leading institutions such as the Indian Council of Medical Research, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Hyogo Institute of Clinical Research in Japan, and Harvard Medical School. His professional journey includes pivotal roles as a scientific officer at the Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, followed by academic appointments at Harvard Medical School, Case Western Reserve University, and The Ohio State University, before taking up his current position as Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Das’s research interests lie in stem cell biology, cardiovascular regeneration, oxidative stress, cancer biology, and translational therapeutics. His skills span molecular biology, cellular assays, clinical trial design, and translational research. He has received numerous honors, including recognition from the NIH, the American Heart Association, and the National Academy of Inventors, along with multiple awards for research and teaching excellence. Overall, Dr. Das is an internationally respected academic leader whose work continues to advance scientific knowledge and therapeutic innovation in medicine.

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