Rashid Mehmood | Zoology | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Rashid Mehmood | Zoology | Best Researcher Award

Bahauddin zakariya university | Pakistan

Rashid Mehmood is a dedicated Pakistani researcher in Zoology with strong academic and research accomplishments, currently based in Multan, Punjab. He completed both his advanced and undergraduate degrees in Zoology from Bahauddin Zakariya University with outstanding academic performance supported by merit-based scholarships, focusing his research on genetic polymorphisms associated with human diseases. His professional experience as an assistant researcher at the Molecular and Parasitological Laboratory has enabled him to work on molecular epidemiology, host–pathogen interactions, and genetic markers linked to various health conditions. His research interests include molecular genetics, parasitology, genomics, disease susceptibility, and epidemiological investigations, contributing to scientific literature through publications on genetic diversity and pathogen detection in animals and humans. He possesses advanced laboratory skills including DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, phylogenetic analysis, microscopy, biochemical assays, animal handling, and professional data acquisition, along with proficiency in statistical tools such as MEGA, GenBank, BLAST, and primer designing. He has attended scientific conferences, presented research, and completed multiple international MOOCs related to genomics, immunology, cancer biology, stem cell science, and infectious diseases. His outstanding academic journey earned him prestigious honors including merit scholarships and recognition for excellence. Overall, he is a promising rising researcher contributing to molecular zoology with a strong commitment to advancing scientific understanding in genetics and disease research.

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Featured Publications

  • Ullah, R., Afgan, S., Akhtar, M., Asif, M., Latif, M., Mehmood, R., Naeem, M., … (2023). Absence of GSTT1 and polymorphisms in GSTP1 and TP53 are associated with the incidence of acne vulgaris. Skin Research and Technology, 29(4), e13333. (Citations: 3)

  • Yasin, S., Ayesha, A., Rahman, H. U., Murtaza, I., Manzoor, H., Aqdas, A., … (2025). Molecular detection and genetic diversity of blood-borne pathogens infecting domestic donkeys (Equus asinus). Tropical Animal Health and Production, 57(4), 202. (Citations: 1)

  • Shakoor, S., Latif, M., Kam, K. H., Nasir, A., Mehmood, R., Akhtar, M., Akhlaq, M., … (2025). Association of genotypes at single-nucleotide polymorphisms in IL-28B, TGF-β1, TP53, MTHFR and GSTP1 gene and their combinations with ischemic stroke: a case-control study. IBRO Neuroscience Reports.

 

Qibing Gu | Veterinary Medicine | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Qibing Gu | Veterinary Medicine | Excellence in Research Award

Southwest Minzu University | China

Qibing Gu, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at Southwest Minzu University specializing in preventive veterinary medicine with a strong research focus on bacterial antibiotic resistance, tolerance mechanisms, toxin–antitoxin regulation, and the molecular basis of toxin activity affecting transcription and protein synthesis. He completed his academic training in veterinary medicine at Southwest University followed by advanced doctoral research at Nanjing Agricultural University under the mentorship of Prof. Huochun Yao. His academic experience combines molecular biology teaching with intensive laboratory research centered on bacterial gene regulation and host–pathogen interactions. He possesses advanced skills in bacterial gene editing, protein biochemistry, enzymology, and molecular interaction studies, alongside expertise in protein purification, protein–DNA binding assays, enzymatic characterization, structural modeling, and protein–protein interaction systems. His research also extends to mammalian cell culture and animal infection models, supported by certifications such as licensed veterinary practitioner and CET-6. His work has produced impactful publications in PLOS Pathogens, Frontiers in Microbiology, BMC Veterinary Research, and other peer-reviewed journals, including contributions to studies on gene regulation, drug resistance, and bacterial virulence. His achievements are recognized through honors such as the Best Paper Award at the Yangtze River Delta Preventive Veterinary Medicine Doctor Forum. Overall, his research and teaching contributions highlight a growing leader in advanced microbiological and veterinary molecular research.

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Featured Publications

Qibing Gu; Xiayu Zhu; Yong Yu; Tao Jiang; Zihao Pan; Jiale Ma; Huochun Yao; Type II and IV toxin-antitoxin systems coordinately stabilize the integrative and conjugative element of the ICESa2603 family conferring multiple drug resistance in Streptococcus suis, PLOS Pathogens, 2024, 20(4).

Qibing Gu, Xiayu Zhu, Qiankun Bai, Chengyuan Ji, Yue Zhang, Jiale Ma, Huochun Yao, Zihao Pan, Bioinformatics analysis of type II toxin–antitoxin systems and regulatory functional assessment of HigBA and SS-ATA in Streptococcus suis, Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 2025, 24(5).

 Qibing Gu; Peijuan He; Dan Wang; Jiale Ma; Xiaojun Zhong; Yinchu Zhu; Yue Zhang; Qiankun Bai; Zihao Pan; Huochun Yao; An Auto-Regulating Type II Toxin-Antitoxin System Modulates Drug Resistance and Virulence in Streptococcus suis, Frontiers in Microbiology, 2021, 12.