CRISTINA-CRENGUTA ALBU | Genetics and Genomics | Excellence in Research

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. CRISTINA-CRENGUTA ALBU | Genetics and Genomics | Excellence in Research

CAROL DAVILA UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY Romania

Albu Cristina-Crenguța is an Associate Professor and Head of the Discipline of Genetics at the Faculty of Dentistry, UMF “Carol Davila” Bucharest. She is a distinguished Senior Medical Geneticist and Senior Ophthalmologist with expertise in Orbital-Eye Ultrasound. Holding a Ph.D. in Medicine, she also serves as a Doctoral Supervisor in Dental Medicine. With an extensive academic and clinical career, she has contributed significantly to genetic research, medical education, and ophthalmic advancements.

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Education 🎓

  • Habilitation in Medical Genetics, Dentistry (2021-Present), UMF “Carol Davila” Bucharest
  • Senior Specialist in Medical Genetics (2009-Present), UMF “Carol Davila” Bucharest
  • Ph.D. in Medicine (1995-2001), UMF “Carol Davila” Bucharest
    • Thesis: “Ocular Abnormalities in Genetic Syndromes”
  • Specialist in Ophthalmology (1992-1995), UMF “Carol Davila” Bucharest
  • MD in General Medicine (1985-1991), Faculty of Medicine, UMF “Carol Davila” Bucharest

Professional Experience 🌟

  • Doctoral Supervisor (2021-Present), Dental Medicine, UMF “Carol Davila” Bucharest
  • Associate Professor (2020-Present), Genetics, Faculty of Dentistry, UMF “Carol Davila”
  • Senior Lecturer (2006-2020), Genetics, Faculty of Dentistry, UMF “Carol Davila”
  • Assistant Professor (1996-2006), Genetics, Faculty of Dentistry, UMF “Carol Davila”
  • University Preparator (1992-1996), Genetics, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, UMF “Carol Davila”

Research Interests 📝

Dr. Albu Cristina-Crenguța’s research focuses on medical genetics, ophthalmic genetics, and molecular diagnostics. She has been involved in numerous research projects related to PAX9 mutations, non-syndromic deafness, and ocular abnormalities in genetic syndromes. Her contributions extend to innovative clinical studies on ophthalmic therapies and genome-wide investigations in genetic disorders.

Awards & Honors 🏆

  • Recognized for outstanding contributions to Medical Genetics and Ophthalmology
  • Numerous national and international accolades for research excellence
  • Honored speaker at multiple global conferences on genetics and ophthalmology

Publications Top Notes: 📚

The Relationship Between Cervicovaginal Infection, Human Papillomavirus Infection and Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia in Romanian Women

APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN DENTAL CARIES PREDICTION RELATED TO DIET AND ORAL HYGIENE

 

Mansour Abohatem | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mansour Abohatem | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor of Botany Amran University Yemen

Dr. Mansour Ahmed Abohatem is an Associate Professor of Botany specializing in Plant Biotechnology, Plant Physiology, and Plant Ecology. With over 11 years of teaching experience, he has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, authored books, and participated in international conferences. His expertise lies in modern plant biotechnology techniques, particularly in micropropagation and the application of mycorrhizal fungi to enhance plant growth and protection.

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Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Plant Biology (2006–2011): Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh, Morocco. Dissertation: “Improvement of the multiplication methods of date palm by embryogenic cell suspensions and arbuscular mycorrhizas for growth and protection.”
  • M.Sc. in Plant Biotechnology (1999–2002): Cairo University, Egypt. Dissertation: “Studies on propagation of Zaghloul date palm by tissue culture.”
  • B.Sc. in Horticulture (1990–1994): Cairo University, Egypt.

Experience 🧪

  • Associate Professor (2025–Present): Amran University, Yemen.
  • Assistant Professor (2014–2024): Amran University, Yemen.
  • Executive Director (2012–2018): Plant Tissue Culture Lab, Ministry of Agriculture, Yemen.
  • Chair, Dept. of Biology (2016–2019): Amran University.
  • Agricultural Consultant (2003–2006): Ministry of Agriculture, Yemen.

Research Interests 🌱

  • Application of modern plant biotechnology techniques, including somatic embryogenesis and organogenesis.
  • Micropropagation of crops like date palm, banana, potato, and roses for commercial production.
  • Use of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in enhancing plant growth and protection.
  • Producing secondary metabolites (e.g., pharmaceuticals and antioxidants) via plant cell suspension.

Awards 🏆

  • Developed a novel protocol reducing production costs for date palm micropropagation.
  • Secured funding for the Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory at Yemen’s Ministry of Agriculture.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Abohatem, M., Zouine, J. & El Hadrami, I. (2011) Low concentrations of BAP and high rate of subcultures improve the establishment and multiplication of somatic embryos in date palm suspension cultures by limiting oxidative browning associated with high levels of total phenols and peroxidase activities.

Abohatem, M., Chakrafi, F., Jaiti, F., Dihazi, A & Baaziz, M. (2011) Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi limit incidence
of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. albedinis on date palm seedlings by increasing nutrient contents, total phenols and
peroxidase activities.
Abohatem, M., Abohatem H. and Al-Qubati Y. (2020) Effect of light conditions on germination and conversion
of indirect date palm somatic embryos into plants.
 Abohatem, M. A.; Al-Qubati Y.; Abohatem H.; and Yazid Bakil. (2023). In vitro sprouts culture, shoots
multiplication and plants acclimatization for commercial production of potato minitubers.

Abohatem, M.; Al-Qubati, Y. and Abohatem, H. (2023). Effect of dark incubation in germination of indirect date
palm somatic embryos and conversion into plantlets. 

Abohatem,M. ,Al-Qubati, Y and Abohatem, H. (2024). In vitro proliferation for shoot tip and nodal explants of
rosa canina. Journal of Amran University 04, p. 291-298.

Abohatem, M.A., Ba-Asher, A. & Al-Duais, M. (2024). In vitro germination of date palm somatic embryos and
conversion into plants under dark culture conditions: novel protocol to reducing the time and production
costs.