Shamsa Jabeen | Microbiology | Editorial Board Member

Mrs. Shamsa Jabeen | Microbiology | Editorial Board Member

Researcher | University of the Punjab | Pakistan

Mrs. Shamsa Jabeen is a zoology researcher whose work centers on probiotic biology, toxicology, and organismal health, with a particular focus on beneficial microbes, natural bioactive compounds, and their restorative effects on animal physiology. Her research contributions span histopathology, microbial applications, and experimental models that explore how locally isolated Lactobacillus species improve growth performance, muscle regeneration, bone development, intestinal health, and enzymatic responses in mammals and aquatic organisms. She has also contributed substantially to understanding the protective potential of Syzygium cumini fruit extracts against fluoride-induced toxicity, demonstrating their ameliorative effects on testis tissue, hepato-nephronal systems, neuromotor activity, erythrocyte integrity, and bone structure in mice. Her studies extend to the growth and health of honeybees and fish through the use of probiotics and organic acids, reflecting an applied interest in enhancing productivity and resilience across species. She has explored the biochemical optimization, acid-bile tolerance, and colony-forming dynamics of Lactobacillus strains, advancing knowledge relevant to functional foods and microbial therapeutics. Her work in food microbiology also includes identifying endospore-forming bacteria in milk and assessing their implications for quality and safety. With publications across zoology, nutrition, food bioscience, and biotechnology, she brings multidisciplinary insight into how microbial and plant-derived interventions can support physiological recovery, performance, and overall organismal well-being. Her research trajectory highlights an integrative approach linking microbiology, animal science, and natural product therapeutics to promote health, sustainability, and improved biological outcomes across systems.

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Featured Publications

Ahmad, K. R., Nauroze, T. N., Raees, K. R., Abbas, T. A., & others. (2012). Protective role of jambul (Syzygium cumini) fruit-pulp extract against fluoride-induced toxicity in mice testis: A histopathological study. Journal name unavailable.

Hasan, A., Qazi, J. I., Muzaffer, N., Jabeen, S., & Hussain, A. (2022). Effect of organic acids and probiotics on growth of Apis mellifera workers. Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 54(6), 2577–2583.

Ahmad, K. R., Noor, S., Jabeen, S., Nauroze, T., Kanwal, M. A., Raees, K., & Abbas, T. (2017). Amelioration by jambul fruit extract of fluoride-induced hepato-nephronal histopathologies and impaired neuromotor capacity in mice. Fluoride, 50(1), 2–?. (Page range incomplete.)

Sharif, A., Ahmed, E., Munawar, M. A., Jabeen, S., Khan, M. A., Begum, R., & others. (2011). Facile syntheses of bioactive 5-arylidenethiobarbituric acids. Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan, 33, xx–xx. (Page range unavailable.)

Jabeen, S., & Qazi, J. I. (2023). Oral administration of a locally isolated Lactobacillus rhamnosus (NR_113332.1) improves regeneration of extensor digitorum longus muscle in mice. Nutrition, 114, 112110.

Huaqin Pan | Infection Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huaqin Pan | Infection Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Chief at Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, China

Dr. Huaqin Pan is a Chief Physician and Associate Professor at the Department of Transplantation Intensive Care Unit, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, China. He holds a Ph.D. and M.D. in Gastroenterology from Wuhan University School of Medicine, and a B.S. in Laboratory Medicine from Hubei University of Chinese Medicine.

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πŸŽ“ Education:

  • Ph.D. in Gastroenterology – Wuhan University (2015)

  • M.D. in Gastroenterology – Wuhan University (2012)

  • B.S. in Laboratory Medicine – Hubei University of Chinese Medicine (2009)

πŸ”¬ Research Focus:

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

  • Sepsis, Asthma, Colitis, and COVID-19

  • Gut microbiota & fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)

  • Immunomodulation via MD-1, RP105, and TLR4/NF-ΞΊB signaling

πŸ§ͺ Key Skills & Techniques:

  • Animal disease models (DSS-colitis, asthma, sepsis)

  • Flow cytometry, ELISA, PCR, Immunohistochemistry

  • Cell culture, cytokine profiling, vector construction

  • Metabolomics, bioinformatics, statistical modeling (R, SPSS)

πŸ“š Publications & Impact:

  • 50+ peer-reviewed papers

  • Published in Am J Physiol, Front Neurol, World J Gastroenterol, Cell Death Discov, etc.

  • Frequent corresponding & co-first author

  • COVID-19, colitis, and sepsis research widely cited

πŸ’‘ Funded Projects (as PI):

  • NSFC Grant on MD-1 and colitis

  • FMT & gut microbiome in ICU patients

  • RP105/MD-1 role in sepsis pathogenesis

πŸ† Honors & Presentations:

  • Poster presenter at AOCC 2016 (Kyoto, Japan)

  • DDW 2019 (San Diego, USA)

  • Chinese Medical Association COVID-19 forum (2021)

πŸ§‘β€βš•οΈ Clinical Roles:

  • Chief Physician (2023–Present)

  • Former Associate Chief Physician & Mentor (2020–2023)

  • Over a decade of experience in intensive care and transplant medicine

🌍 Memberships & Editorial Roles:

  • Editorial board: World Journal of Experimental Medicine

  • Peer reviewer for World J Gastroenterol & Clinical Cases

  • Member: Chinese Medical Association (Transplantation Infection Group)

πŸ“Š Citation Metrics – Dr. Huaqin Pan, M.D., Ph.D.

  • Total Citations: 759

  • Citing Documents: 757

  • Total Publications (Indexed): 29

  • h-index: 11

Publication Top Notes:

  • Effect of antiplatelet therapy after COVID-19 diagnosis: A systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis
    PLoS ONE, 2024. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0297628

  • Comparative effectiveness of treatments for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection: A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
    Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024. DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1430724

  • Identification of predictive markers of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in kidney transplant recipients
    Transplant Immunology, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/j.trim.2024.102074

  • Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis associated with synergistic defects of AP3B1 and ATM genes: A case report and literature review
    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023. DOI: 10.3390/jcm12010095

  • Research advances of Toll-like receptor 4 in sepsis
    Medical Journal of Wuhan University, 2023. DOI: 10.14188/j.1671-8852.2021.0891

  • Screening of potential key ferroptosis-related genes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    International Journal of COPD, 2023. DOI: 10.2147/COPD.S422835

  • Washed microbiota transplantation for Clostridioides difficile infection: A national multicenter real-world study
    Journal of Digestive Diseases, 2023. DOI: 10.1111/1751-2980.13227

  • Pulmonary fat embolism syndrome: A case report and literature review
    Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal, 2023. DOI: 10.32592/ircmj.2023.25.7.2600

  • Effect of therapeutic versus prophylactic anticoagulation therapy on clinical outcomes in COVID-19 patients: A systematic review with updated meta-analysis
    Thrombosis Journal, 2022. DOI: 10.1186/s12959-022-00408-9

  • Sera metabolomics characterization of patients at different stages in Wuhan identifies critical biomarkers of COVID-19
    Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2022. DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.882661

  • Aberrant cytokine expression in COVID-19 patients: Associations between cytokines and disease severity
    Cytokine, 2021. DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2021.155523

  • Case report: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia with multiple thromboembolism
    Frontiers in Neurology, 2021. DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2020.625272

  • COVID-19 and its effects on the digestive system
    World Journal of Gastroenterology, 2021. DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i24.3502

  • Serum uric acid concentrations and risk of adverse outcomes in patients with COVID-19
    Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2021. DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.633767

 

Mawahib A AHMED | Immunology and Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mawahib A AHMED | Immunology and Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Qassim University Saudi Arabia

Dr. Mawahib Al-Haj Ali Ahmed is a distinguished Professor of Microbiology at the College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. With over a decade of experience in parasitology, microbiology, and veterinary medicine, she has significantly contributed to understanding and controlling intestinal nematodes using plant-based and biological agents. Fluent in both Arabic and English, she has an international academic and research footprint, having worked extensively in South Africa and Sudan before moving to Saudi Arabia.

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πŸŽ“ Education

Dr. Mawahib earned her Ph.D. in 2013 from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, where her dissertation focused on the Integrated Control of Gastrointestinal Nematodes Using Medicinal Plants and Biocontrol Agents. She completed her Master’s degree in 2010 at the same institution, researching Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Small Ruminants: Epidemiology, Anthelmintic Efficacy, and Tannin Effects. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (Honors) in 2005 from the University of Khartoum, Sudan.

πŸ’Ό Experience

Dr. Ahmed has held multiple research and academic roles. She currently serves as a Professor at Qassim University. Previously, she was a Research Fellow and Principal Researcher at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, working on parasite control in livestock. She also served as a Lecturer in Animal Health and contributed to plant chemical analysis with ICFR. Her expertise includes diagnostic parasitology, laboratory microbiology, and veterinary education, as well as participation in multiple international conferences and collaborative research projects.

πŸ”¬ Research Interests

Her research focuses on the biological control of parasitic diseases, especially using medicinal plants and fungi. She is particularly interested in tackling liver flukes and gastrointestinal nematodes, diseases with major impacts on both animal and human health. Dr. Ahmed also works on epidemiological mapping, parasite resistance, and environmentally sustainable veterinary interventions. Her work bridges traditional parasitology with modern microbiological techniques.

πŸ† Awards & Memberships

Dr. Mawahib is a proud member of several professional societies, including the South African Society of Animal Science (SASAS), the Golden Key Society (UKZN), the Sudan Veterinary Council, and the Sudan Veterinary Union. She has participated in continental forums such as the CAADP Partnership Platform Meetings in South Africa. Her academic achievements and community impact have positioned her as a leading figure in veterinary parasitology in Africa and the Middle East.

πŸ“š Publications Top Notes:Β 

Here are Dr. Ahmed’s notable peer-reviewed publications, complete with hyperlinks, journals, and citation format:

Ahmed M. and Alharbi B. (2025). Epidemiological Trends and Progress in Schistosomiasis Elimination in Saudi Arabia (2021–2023).
πŸ‘‰ Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, 15(45).
πŸ“ Cited by articles pending due to recent publication.

Ahmed M., Elamin A., Baha Saeed M., Laing M. (2024). Ovicidal effect of ethanolic extracts of selected plants on eggs of liver flukes in vitro.
πŸ‘‰ Helminthologia, 61(4): 300–307.
πŸ“ Cited by 1 article (as of 2025).

Alharbi B. and Ahmed M. (2024). Epidemiological Mapping of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Saudi Arabia.
πŸ‘‰ Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, 14(3): 1281–1288.
πŸ“ Cited by 2 articles.

Ketshabile W.G., Moyo M., Ahmed M., Nsahlai I.V. (2019). Feeding behavior of sheep and goats grazing on grass-legume pastures.
πŸ‘‰ Journal of Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, 1(1): 003.
πŸ“ Cited by 5 articles.

Ahmed M.A., Basha N.A., Laing M., Nsahlai I.V. (2017). Aloe ferox effects on nematodes and sheep weight gain.
πŸ‘‰ HSOA Journal of Animal Research and Veterinary Science, 1(1): 003.
πŸ“ Cited by 7 articles.

Ahmed M.A. (2016). Seasonal dynamics of internal parasite infections in small ruminants.
πŸ‘‰ U. of K. Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, 7(1): 14–21.
πŸ“ ISSN: 243456 – Cited by 3 articles.

Ahmed M.A. et al. (2015). Forage degradability across seasons and species in South Africa.
πŸ‘‰ African Journal of Agricultural Research, 10(11): 1312–1319.
πŸ“ Cited by 9 articles.

Ahmed M.A., Basha N.A., Laing M., Nsahlai I.V. (2014). Wattle tannins for nematode control in sheep.
πŸ‘‰ Proceedings of the Australian Society of Animal Production, 30.
πŸ“ ISBN: 0728-5965 – Cited by 4 articles.