Fatemeh Molaabasi | Health Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Fatemeh Molaabasi | Health Technology | Best Researcher Award 

Assistant Professor | Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR | Iran

Dr. Fatemeh Molaabasi is an accomplished scholar in analytical chemistry, biomaterials, and medical nanotechnology, serving as an Assistant Professor at the Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, where she contributes to the Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering and Medical Nanotechnology Research Groups. Her research advances bio-inspired nanomaterials for drug delivery, biosensing, regenerative medicine, cancer diagnostics, and theranostics, with a strong emphasis on clinically translatable platforms. She has produced a substantial body of peer-reviewed work in international journals and scholarly books and holds a record of impactful scientific contributions evidenced by a high citation profile and sustained editorial and reviewing responsibilities in leading journals. Dr. Molaabasi has pioneered innovative tools including tumor apoptosis assay platforms, viral detection systems, electrochemical biosensing strips, three-dimensional tumor models, and targeted diagnostic devices for circulating tumor cells, demonstrating excellence in merging chemistry, biology, engineering, and clinical needs. Her portfolio also includes the development of medical diagnostic kits, rapid assays, and dialysis-based devices designed to support metastatic cancer patients, reflecting a strong translational orientation toward patient-centered technology development. She has secured national funding, engaged in interdisciplinary and global research collaborations with leading academic and biomedical centers, and contributed to national innovation initiatives and industry-linked diagnostic technology development. Beyond research and innovation, she has actively served in editorial boards and scientific committees, reviewed national scientific grants, and mentored emerging researchers. Dr. Molaabasi’s work embodies a commitment to strengthening early cancer detection, precision medicine, and bio-nanotechnology infrastructure, while advancing sustainable and biocompatible nanoplatforms. Her efforts contribute to global research in cancer diagnostics and biosensors and to the development of affordable, high-performance biomedical technologies, reinforcing her role as a leader in next-generation healthcare innovation and applied nanoscience. She has 1274 citations from 55 documents with an h-index of 22.

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Featured Publications

1. Fathi Ganje Lou, E., Rezayan, A. H., Malekmohamadi, M., Abbasi, V., et al. (2025). Very simple and ultra-sensitive fluorescence resonance energy transfer aptasensor for turn-on C-reactive protein detection in biological matrices.

2. Feizi, F., Molaabasi, F., Ezati, M., Shamsipur, M., Mousavi, F., Roshanfekr, A., et al. (2025). Ratiometric fluorescence chiral sensors for pH monitoring and its applications in indicator paper and bioimaging. Analytical Chemistry.

3. Molaabasi, F., Mohseni, N., Hajipour-Verdom, B., Agheli, A., et al. (2025). Ultra-efficient label-free cell death detection based on multifunctional colorimetric fluorescent in-situ silver nanocluster/graphene nanohybridzyme and its application in environmental biological samples and cellular imaging. Biosensors and Bioelectronics.

4. Shahrashoob, M., Dehshiri, M., Yousefi, V., Moassesfar, M., Saberi, H., et al. (2025). Optical and electrochemical biosensors for detection of pathogens using metal nanoclusters: A systematic review. Biosensors.

5. Besharati, M., Radi, H. C., & Molaabasi, F. (2025). A highly sensitive and simple platform for enzyme-free detection of ethanol based on a nano-porous glassy carbon electrode with electrodeposited Ni nanoparticles. Russian Journal of Electrochemistry.

Pradeep Kumar Chand | Translational Research | Best Health Biotechnology Award

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Prof. Pradeep Kumar Chand | Translational Research | Best Health Biotechnology Award 

Former Vice Chancellor | Utkal University | India

Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Kumar Chand is a distinguished academician and researcher, currently serving as Chairperson of NAAC Peer Teams constituted by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (Government of India) and formerly the Vice Chancellor of a State University. He earned his B.Sc. (Botany Hons.) and M.Sc. (Botany) with top distinctions and obtained his Ph.D. in Science from a reputed university in the United Kingdom, specializing in Plant Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering. With over 37 years of teaching and research experience, Prof. Chand’s pioneering contributions encompass plant tissue culture, genetic transformation, somatic hybridization, DNA fingerprinting, biogenic nanotechnology, and phytochemical analysis. He has guided numerous postgraduate research scholars, including several Ph.D. and M.Phil. awardees, and has authored numerous research papers in reputed international and national journals. His work in green nanotechnology and nano-onco-therapeutics has earned wide academic recognition. Prof. Chand has been honored with prestigious fellowships from organizations such as the DBT, DST, and INSA, and has served as a Biotechnology Overseas Associate under the Government of India’s Department of Biotechnology. His research collaborations with globally recognized institutions in Europe, Asia, and the United States highlight his international scientific engagement. Additionally, Prof. Chand has held editorial and peer-review roles in several scientific journals, contributing significantly to advancing research standards in biotechnology and plant sciences both nationally and internationally. He has 2333 citations from 81 documents with an h-index of 27.

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Featured Publications

1. Genetically transformed root extracts of medicinal plant Sida acuta Burm.f. attenuate hyperglycemic effects in induced diabetic rats. (2025). Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture.

2. Validation of PCR amplicon-based directed amplified minisatellite DNA (DAMD) markers for analysis of population structure and fruit trait association of promising Indian mangoes. (2025). Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution.

3. Hexavalent chromium bioaccumulation mediated enhancement of pyrethrin production in African marigold (Tagetes erecta L.): a promising plant for phytoremediation. (2023). Acta Physiologiae Plantarum.

4. Silver nanocrystals bio-fabricated using Rhizobium rhizogenes-transformed in vitro root extracts demonstrate health proactive properties. (2022). Bionanoscience.

5. Anthropogenic interventions regulate forest structure and carbon stock in transitional dry forests of Similipal Biosphere Reserve, India. (2022). Ecoscience.