Orquidia G Mendez-Flores | Cognition | Best Faculty Award

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Dr. Orquidia G Mendez-Flores | Cognition | Best Faculty Award

Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco | Mexico

Dr. Orquidia G. Méndez Flores is a genetics and molecular biology researcher and professor whose academic foundation includes a biology degree followed by advanced training in molecular neuroscience, emphasizing glial transport systems and glutamate regulation. Her professional experience spans teaching and research roles in universities and scientific institutions, contributing to postgraduate programs, thesis supervision, and academic coordination. She has developed expertise in neurochemistry, molecular nutrition, metabolic dysfunction, and neurodegeneration, while her early work explored the protective and nutritional potential of medicinal plants. Her research focuses on mechanisms linking neurotransmission, metabolic imbalance, brain energetics, and neurodevelopment, applying cellular, animal, and human models to understand how metabolic diseases contribute to neurological deterioration. She is skilled in molecular biology techniques, cell culture, biochemical assays, bioinformatics tools, scientific communication, and mentoring emerging scientists. With numerous scientific publications, active participation in national and international congresses, and membership in research systems, she contributes to advancing neuroscience and biomedical knowledge in Mexico. Her honors include recognition as a national researcher and participation in specialized international training programs that strengthen her academic leadership. Overall, Dr. Méndez Flores represents a dedicated scholar committed to integrating molecular research with health sciences education, fostering innovation in understanding and preventing neurodegenerative and metabolic conditions.

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Méndez-Flores, O. G., Costa, A. C. R., de Aguiar, A. F. L., Paes-Colli, Y., Batista, C. M., Ribeiro-Resende, V. T., Ortega, A., & de Melo Reis, R. A. (2025). Extracellular matrix proteins differentiate postnatal mouse retina neurospheres into neurons or glia profiles. Neurochemical Research.

Cigarroa-Durán, J., López-Ramírez, G., Martínez-López, M. C., Castro-Quezada, I., Ortega Soto, A., & Méndez-Flores, O. G. (2025). In young adult males, bitterness perception is associated with excess body mass and metabolic dysregulation. Endocrinología, Diabetes y Nutrición.

Méndez-Flores, O. G., Hernández-Kelly, L. C., Olivares-Bañuelos, T. N., López-Ramírez, G., & Ortega, A. (2024). Brain energetics and glucose transport in metabolic diseases: role in neurodegeneration. Nutritional Neuroscience.

Cong Yin | Motor Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Cong Yin | Motor Learning | Best Researcher Award

Capital University of Physical Education and Sports | China

Dr. Cong Yin is an associate professor and cognitive scientist whose work bridges motor learning, sports psychology, and human cognition at the Capital University of Physical Education and Sports. He completed his academic training in psychology and cognitive sciences through progressive degrees at leading Chinese institutions, further strengthened by international research experience in a prominent neuroscience laboratory in the United States. His professional experience spans teaching, experimental research, and collaborative projects examining how reward, punishment, memory, and sensorimotor adaptation influence human performance. His research interests focus on motor behaviour, reinforcement mechanisms, performance optimisation, and cognitive processes underlying learning and generalisation. He has developed strong research skills in behavioural experimentation, statistical modelling, motor control analysis, psychophysics, and interdisciplinary approaches combining psychology and neuroscience. Dr. Yin has earned recognition through academic awards, competitive scholarships, and honours for excellence in research and teaching, reflecting his growing impact within the cognitive and sports science communities. He has also secured funding from major scientific agencies for projects investigating motor adaptation and learning mechanisms. Overall, Dr. Yin is an accomplished scholar whose contributions continue to deepen scientific understanding of how humans acquire, refine, and transfer motor skills, supporting advancements in both theoretical neuroscience and applied performance science.

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Crhistiane Andressa da Silva | Chronobiology and Memory | Neurocognitive Breakthrough Award

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Dr. Crhistiane Andressa da Silva | Chronobiology and Memory | Neurocognitive Breakthrough Award

 

Estúdio Amanhecer, Brazil

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Education

She earned her Doctorate in Psychology from the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, Brazil, in 2012, with a Sandwich Doctorate at the Universitat de Barcelona under the supervision of Antoni Díez-Noguera. Her doctoral research, titled SAGUIS (Callithrix jacchus) SOB CICLO CLARO-ESCURO DE 21 H: UM MODELO DE DESSINCRONIZAÇÃO FORÇADA EM PRIMATA DIURNO, was conducted under the guidance of John Fontenele Araujo, with Carolina Virgínia Macedo de Azevedo as a co-advisor. She received a scholarship from the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), Brazil.

She completed her Master’s in Pharmacology at UFRN in 2007, with a thesis titled EFEITOS DE VOCALIZAÇÕES DE CO-ESPECÍFICOS E DO ESCURO SOBRE O RITMO CIRCADIANO DA ATIVIDADE MOTORA EM SAGÜIS (Callithrix jacchus), under the supervision of Carolina Virgínia Macêdo de Azevedo. Her research was supported by a CAPES scholarship.

She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from UFRN in 2003, with a thesis titled Perfil Diário do Comportamento de Autocatação Durante Um Ciclo Ovariano em Díades de Saguis (Callithrix jacchus), under the supervision of Carolina Virgínia Macêdo de Azevedo. She received a scholarship from the Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), Brazil.

Work experience

She worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB) from 2014 to 2017 under a full-time and exclusive contract. She then continued her postdoctoral research at the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) from 2017 to 2018 under the same work scheme.

In 2018, she served as a part-time Professor at Faculdade Escritor Osman da Costa Lins (FACOL), where she taught the course Práticas Integrativas Complementares em Saúde for the Physiotherapy program.

Since 2021, she has been the owner and full-time instructor at Estúdio Amanhecer, where she teaches yoga.

Areas of Expertise

She specializes in Public Health within the broader field of Health Sciences, as well as Physiology and General Biology within Biological Sciences. Her expertise also extends to Zoology, with a focus on Animal Behavior.

Scientific, Technological & Academic Production

She has contributed to bibliographic research and publications in her fields of study.

Citations

Her research has been cited in various academic databases:

  • Web of Science: 44 citations across 3 articles (as of June 2, 2024), with an H-index of 3.
  • Google Scholar: 26 citations across 9 articles (as of January 17, 2017).

The citation search included variations of her name: Silva, C.A.; da Silva, C.A.; CA da Silva; CA Silva; C da Silva, Crhistiane Andressa da Silva; Christiane Andressa da Silva; da Silva, Christiane Andressa; da Silva, Crhistiane Andressa

Awards & Recognitions

  • 2023 & 2024: TOP MASTER GOLD award by popular vote, recognized as a distinguished professional in her field in Rio Grande do Norte for her contributions to local development.
  • 2022: Named Best Yoga Teacher of 2022 in Natal and awarded Best of the Year in Natal.
  • 2017: Secured second place in the Banner category on the theme Chronobiology at the IX Symposium of Psychobiology.

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