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.

Rahima Begum | Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Rahima Begum | Microbiology |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Gono Bishwabidyalay, Bangladesh

Dr. Rahima Begum is a dedicated microbiologist and lecturer at Gono Bishwabidyalay University, Dhaka, specializing in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Microbiology, and Immunology. She earned her Ph.D. in Medical Science from Yonsei University, South Korea, focusing on oxidative stress and molecular hydrogen effects in macrophages. Dr. Begum has a strong background in molecular biology techniques, microbiological assays, and animal experimentation. She has contributed extensively to research with multiple publications in high-impact journals, covering topics such as oxidative stress, microbiome, infectious diseases, and therapeutic approaches for viral variants. She has presented internationally and received several awards for her research excellence, including Best Poster Awards at global symposiums. Dr. Begum is committed to advancing scientific knowledge and fostering innovative research in health sciences.

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🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Medical Science
    Yonsei University, South Korea (2016-2019)
    Thesis: Molecular hydrogen’s protective role against oxidative stress via Nrf2 activation and MAPK inhibition.

  • M.S. in Microbiology
    Gono Bishwabidyalay (University), Bangladesh (2009-2011)

  • B.Sc. in Microbiology
    Gono Bishwabidyalay (University), Bangladesh (2004-2008)

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Lecturer (2022–Present)
    Gono Bishwabidyalay, Dept. of Microbiology

  • Microbiologist (2014-2016)
    Akij Food & Beverage Ltd., Dhaka

  • Presenter at KOICA Global Health Program, Yonsei University, Korea (2019)

🧪 Research & Skills:

Expertise in molecular biology techniques like PCR, Western Blot, ELISA, cell culture, and bioinformatics analysis. Experienced in microbiology lab techniques, animal models, and statistical software (GraphPad Prism).

📚 Selected Publications:

  • Wound Healing Advances (2025)

  • Global HIV Epidemiology in Dialysis Patients (2025)

  • Melatonin as Therapy for SARS-CoV-2 Variants (2022)

  • Multiple high-impact papers on oxidative stress, microbiology, and immunology.

🏆 Awards & Honors:

  • Best Poster Award, Bio International Symposium, Gangwon (2019)

  • Best Poster Award, International Toxicogenomics Conference (2018)

  • Excellence Award, 6th International Student Presentation Competition, South Korea (2016)

🌐 Conferences & Workshops:

Active participant in international symposia on hydrogen therapy, toxicogenomics, digital healthcare, and bioinformatics, reflecting a commitment to cutting-edge science and global collaboration.

🤝 Personal Qualities:

Determined, teachable, highly adaptable, and passionate about research and education, always eager to contribute to scientific knowledge and mentor the next generation of scientists.

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 221 (Since 2020: 194)

  • h-index: 8 (Since 2020: 6)

  • i10-index: 7 (Since 2020: 5)

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Antioxidant and Signal‐Modulating Effects of Brown Seaweed‐Derived Compounds against Oxidative Stress‐Associated Pathology
    R Begum, S Howlader, ANM Mamun-Or-Rashid, SM Rafiquzzaman, et al.
    Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2021, Article ID 9974890.

  2. Balneotherapeutic Effects of High Mineral Spring Water on Atopic Dermatitis-Like Inflammation in Hairless Mice via Immunomodulation and Redox Balance
    J Bajgai, A Fadriquela, J Ara, R Begum, MF Ahmed, CS Kim, SK Kim, et al.
    BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2017; 17:1-9.

  3. Molecular Hydrogen Protects against Oxidative Stress-Induced RAW 264.7 Macrophage Cells through Activation of Nrf2 and Inhibition of MAPK Signaling Pathway
    R Begum, CS Kim, A Fadriquela, J Bajgai, X Jing, DH Kim, SK Kim, et al.
    Molecular & Cellular Toxicology, 2020; 16:103-118.

  4. Potential Therapeutic Approach of Melatonin against Omicron and Some Other Variants of SARS-CoV-2
    R Begum, ANM Mamun-Or-Rashid, TT Lucy, MK Pramanik, BK Sil, et al.
    Molecules, 2022; 27(20):6934.

  5. Molecular Hydrogen May Enhance Production of Testosterone Hormone in Male Infertility through Hormone Signal Modulation and Redox Balance
    R Begum, J Bajgai, A Fadriquela, CS Kim, SK Kim, KJ Lee
    Medical Hypotheses, 2018; 121:6-9.

  6. Effects of Mineral Complex Material Treatment on 2,4-Dinitrochlorobenzene-Induced Atopic Dermatitis-Like Skin Lesions in Mice Model
    J Bajgai, J Xingyu, A Fadriquela, R Begum, DH Kim, CS Kim, SK Kim, et al.
    BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2021; 21:1-13.

  7. Isolation and Characterization of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Indigenous Dairy Product and Preparation of Starter Culture by Freeze-Drying
    R Begum, MAK Sarker, MA Islam, MK Alam, MK Pramanik
    Bioresearch Communications (BRC), 2017; 3(1):302-308.

  8. Study of Staphylococcus aureus from Clinical Samples in Savar, Bangladesh
    R Begum, ST Towhid, M Moniruzzaman, Z Mia, MA Islam
    Research Journal of Microbiology, 2011; 6:884-890.

  9. Potential Therapeutic and Preventive Effect of Drinking Hydrogen-Rich Water on Acute Fatigue
    MF Ahmed, J Ara
    Korean Journal of Waters, 2017; 6(1):42-49.

  10. Wound Healing in the Modern Era: Emerging Research, Biomedical Advances, and Transformative Clinical Approaches
    S Bogadi, ME Uddin, MH Rahman, VVSR Karri, R Begum, SE Udeabor
    Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 2025.

  11. Global Epidemiology of HIV among Dialysis Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    SS Khandker, S Jahan, AA Khan, BF Abrittee, R Nanjiba, DZ Islam, et al.
    International Urology and Nephrology, 2025.

  12. From Gut Microbiomes to Infectious Pathogens: Neurological Disease Game Changers
    M KM, P Ghosh, K Nagappan, DS Palaniswamy, R Begum, MR Islam, et al.
    Molecular Neurobiology, 2025; 62(1):1184-1204.

  13. Antibacterial Effects of Hydrogen Water on Human Pathogenic Bacteria
    R Begum, CS Kim, A Fadriquela, J Bajgai, SK Kim, KJ Lee
    Korean Journal of Waters, 2019; 7(1):86-86.

  14. Hair Growth Promoting Effects of Mineral-Rich Spring Water in SKH-1 Hairless Mice
    R Begum, J Ara, MF Ahmed, J Bajgai, A Fadriquela, KJ Lee
    Korean Journal of Waters, 2017; 6(1).

 

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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🎓 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.

💼 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.

🔬 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.

🏆 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.

📚 Publications Top Notes: 

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).
👉 Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, 15(45).
📝 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.
👉 Helminthologia, 61(4): 300–307.
📝 Cited by 1 article (as of 2025).

Alharbi B. and Ahmed M. (2024). Epidemiological Mapping of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Saudi Arabia.
👉 Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, 14(3): 1281–1288.
📝 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.
👉 Journal of Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, 1(1): 003.
📝 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.
👉 HSOA Journal of Animal Research and Veterinary Science, 1(1): 003.
📝 Cited by 7 articles.

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

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

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

AHMED EISA ELHAG IBRAHIM | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. AHMED EISA ELHAG IBRAHIM | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Research Specialist (Postdoc) Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Polish Academy of Science Poland

Dr. Ahmed Eisa Elhag Ibrahim is a Sudanese veterinary virologist and researcher specializing in molecular virology, infectious diseases, and bioinformatics. Currently, he serves as a Research Specialist (Postdoc) at the Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IBB), Polish Academy of Science (PAS), Warsaw, Poland. With a robust academic and research background, Dr. Ahmed has contributed extensively to veterinary virology through teaching, research, and international collaborations.

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Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Veterinary Virology (2023), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University, Turkey (GPA: 4.00)
  • Master of Tropical Animal Health (2012), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Khartoum, Sudan (Excellent Grade)
  • Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) (2007), University of Khartoum, Sudan (Very Good Grade)

Experience 💼

  • Research Specialist (Postdoc), IBB, Polish Academy of Science, Poland (2023 – Present)
  • Lecturer (Instructor), Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Gadarif, Sudan (2016 – Present)
  • Research Associate (Doctoral Fellowship), Ondokuz Mayis University, Turkey (2017 – 2023)
  • Research Intern, ICBAS, University of Porto, Portugal (2022)

Research Interests 🌐

Dr. Ahmed specializes in:

  • Virology and infectious diseases in animals
  • Molecular epidemiology of viral pathogens
  • Host-pathogen interactions and immune responses
  • Bioinformatics and phylogenetic analysis
  • Zoonotic diseases and public health

Awards & Achievements 🏆

  • Represented Sudan in the 1st International Youth Movement for Regional Development, Turkey (2011)
  • Poster presenter at the 3rd Conference of the International Society of Camelids Research and Development (ISOCARD), Oman (2012)
  • Awarded the Erasmus+ Scholarship for research exchange at the University of Porto, Portugal (2022)

Publications Top Notes: 📚

The first serological report for genotype C bovine parainfluenza 3 virus in ruminants of mid-northern Turkey (2019) – Tropical Biomedicine

Seroprevalence of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever and lumpy skin disease in domesticated water buffaloes in northern Turkey (2020) – Tropical Biomedicine

Field Investigation and Phylogenetic Characterization of Orfvirus (ORFV) and Pseudocowpoxvirus (PCPV) in Sudanese livestock (2020) – Heliyon

Molecular identification of bovine herpesvirus-1 (BoHV-1) in Turkish cattle (2020) – Medycyna Weterynaryjna

Protective activity of camel’s milk and urine against ethanol-induced hepatotoxicity in rats (2017) – Advances in Bioscience and Biotechnology

First isolation of indigenous bovine respiratory syncytial virus in Turkish cattle (2020) – Animals

A serosurvey for Bovine respirovirus 3 in Turkish domestic ruminants (2021) – Vet. Med. and Sci.

Serosurveillance of West Nile Virus in backyard hens in Turkey (2021) – Vet. Med. and Sci.

Molecular characterization of Pigeon aviadenovirus A and Pigeon circovirus in Turkish pigeons (2022) – Vet. Med. and Sci.

Extensive molecular survey on SARS-CoV-2 in companion animals in Turkey (2023) – Vet. and Anim. Sci.

First isolation and molecular characterization of canine parvovirus-type 2b (CPV-2b) in wild red foxes of Turkey (2023) – Virology Journal

Dr. Ahmed Eisa Elhag Ibrahim continues to contribute significantly to veterinary virology, with a strong record of publications, research projects, and international collaborations.