Kazuto Ikemoto | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Kazuto Ikemoto | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company | Japan

Dr. Kazuto Ikemoto is a distinguished researcher and Senior Scientist at the Niigata Research Laboratory of Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc., Japan. With a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Nagasaki University, he has made significant contributions to the fields of chemistry, food functionality, biotechnology, and semiconductor cleaning technologies. His extensive research portfolio includes 25 published documents, reflecting a deep engagement in both industrial and scientific innovation. Dr. Ikemoto’s scholarly influence is evidenced by 453 citations from 291 documents and an h-index of 13, underscoring the consistent impact of his research within the scientific community. His work bridges fundamental chemistry with practical industrial applications, advancing methodologies in material science and biochemical processes. Recognized for his outstanding achievements in corporate research, Dr. Ikemoto received the prestigious JSBBA Award for Corporate Researchers in 2023, highlighting his dedication to innovation and excellence. Through his pioneering studies and leadership at Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, he continues to drive advancements that contribute to technological development and sustainability, reinforcing his reputation as a leading figure in applied chemical research and industrial biotechnology.

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Featured Publications

Koshizawa, T., Numaguchi, T., Tamakoshi, M., Sato, Y., Hashimoto, K., Mohamad Ishak, N. S., & Ikemoto, K. (2025). High-spermidine-producing yeast strain for autophagy-promoting applications. Processes.

Koshizawa, T., Numaguchi, T., Tamakoshi, M., Sato, Y., Hashimoto, K., Mohamad Ishak, N. S., & Ikemoto, K. (2025). High-spermidine-producing yeast strain for autophagy-promoting applications [Preprint].

Mohamad Ishak, N. S., & Ikemoto, K. (2025). Direct HPLC method for reduced pyrroloquinoline quinone in functional and biological matrices [Preprint].

Sugimoto, J., Ikemoto, K., Nagamatsu, K., Mino, A., & Nakamura, F. (2025). ピロロキノリンキノンジナトリウム（PQQ）摂取後の20から65歳の健康な大人に対する認知機能と安全性の評価 [Preprint]. Jxiv, JST preprint server.

Ikemoto, K. (2025). 長寿物質(老化を抑制する物質) [Preprint]. Jxiv, JST preprint server.

Tamakoshi, M., Suzuki, T., Nishihara, E., Nakamura, S., & Ikemoto, K. (2023). Pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium salt improves brain function in both younger and older adults. Food & Function.

Ikemoto, K., Imaruoka, S., & Mohamad Ishak, N. S. (2023). From the kitchen to the lab: Discovery and application of food catalysts to promote the coupling of quinone with amines [Preprint].

Mohamad Ishak, N. S., Numaguchi, T., & Ikemoto, K. (2023). Antiviral effects of pyrroloquinoline quinone through redox catalysis to prevent coronavirus infection. ACS Omega.

Tsuji, S., Ikemoto, K., & Akagawa, M. (2022). PQQの体脂肪減少機能 [Preprint]. Jxiv, JST preprint server.

Mohamad Ishak, N. S., Ikemoto, K., Kikuchi, M., Ogawa, M., Akutagawa, K., & Akagawa, M. (2021). Pyrroloquinoline quinone attenuates fat accumulation in obese mice fed with a high-fat diet, Daphnia magna supplied with a high amount of food, and 3T3-L1 adipocytes. ACS Food Science & Technology.

Saihara, K., Kamikubo, R., Ikemoto, K., Uchida, K., & Akagawa, M. (2017). Pyrroloquinoline quinone, a redox-active o-quinone, stimulates mitochondrial biogenesis by activating the SIRT1/PGC-1α signaling pathway. Biochemistry.

Ikemoto, K., Sakamoto, Y., Tanaka, R., Ogata, K., Matsushita, N., & Nakamura, S. (2017). Unusual ionic bond and solubility mechanism of NanPQQ (n = 0–4) crystals. Crystal Growth & Design.

Wu Zhonglan | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Wu Zhonglan | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

Ningxia Center for Disease Control and Prevention | China

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🌱 Early Academic Pursuits

Prof. Dr. Wu Zhonglan's academic journey is marked by excellence and global engagement. Currently pursuing her PhD in Pathogen and Host Immunology, she laid a strong foundation with earlier distinctions that shaped her scientific career. Her selection for the National Scholarship enabled a year of advanced study at the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Australia (2017–2018), reflecting both national confidence and international potential in her research acumen.

💼 Professional Endeavors

Prof. Wu serves as Chief of the Virus Section at the CDC and a Postgraduate Supervisor at Ningxia Medical University, underscoring her pivotal role in both research and mentorship. She holds influential appointments across national committees, including:

  •  ➤ Director, National AIDS Prevention and Control Association

  •  ➤ Member, National AIDS Testing Committee

  •  ➤ Member, National Microbial Sequencing Technical Committee

  •  ➤ Member, Ningxia Immunology Society

  •  ➤ Editorial Board Member, Journal of Phenomics

Her leadership spans laboratory diagnostics, public health strategy, and national policy.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Prof. Wu’s scientific contributions are rooted in two major domains:

🦠 Viral Pathogen Research:
She has been at the forefront of utilizing Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology for viral traceability—particularly for COVID-19 and monkeypox. Her innovative development of rapid screening platforms for unexplained pneumonia pathogens has strengthened epidemic preparedness and public health surveillance.

🧬 AIDS Molecular Epidemiology:
Prof. Wu is a key figure in HIV research in China. Her work involves constructing molecular transmission networks, analyzing HIV drug resistance, and refining HIV-RNA and HIV-DNA diagnostic technologies for improved treatment strategies and epidemiological tracing. She has successfully led 8 major research projects funded by the Natural Science Foundation, returnee innovation grants, and key R&D initiatives in Ningxia.

🏆 Accolades and Recognition

Prof. Wu has garnered widespread acclaim, including:

  •  ➤ National Public Health Leading Talent Program (2024)

  •  ➤ “Advanced Worker” of the Autonomous Region (2025)

  •  ➤ Ningxia Young Top Talent Cultivation Program (2017)

Her team’s achievements have been celebrated with:

  •  ➤ Third Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress (2019, 2023)

  •  ➤ Second Prize and two Third Prizes of the Ningxia Medical Science and Technology Awards

🌍 Impact and Influence

Through her pioneering work in pathogen genomics and HIV epidemiology, Prof. Wu has enhanced both regional and national capacities in disease control. Her influence extends into policy-making, health strategy design, and next-generation diagnostics. She is a role model for women in science, especially in traditionally male-dominated public health and molecular virology sectors.

📚 Legacy and Future Contributions

Prof. Wu has authored over 60 high-impact publications, with 14 SCI-indexed papers—one boasting an impact factor of 11.39. More than 10 papers have earned Outstanding Paper Awards in Ningxia, reflecting her consistent excellence in scientific communication. Looking ahead, Prof. Wu is poised to further shape China’s viral disease research landscape through integrative genomics, real-time diagnostics, and transdisciplinary collaborations. Her legacy will be defined not only by her discoveries but by the generations of researchers she continues to inspire.

Publications

📄  Sequencing of One Unique Recombinant CRF85_BC/CRF01_AE Genome and Two Partial Genomes from Ningxia, China

Authors: Li Y, Pei J, Zhu X, Liu Y, Ma X, Yang D, Wu Z
Journal: Viruses
Year: 2025

📄  HIV-1 Drug Resistance and Genetic Transmission Networks Among Patients with Sexually Transmitted HIV in Ningxia, China

Authors: Pei J, Wu Z, Si B, Ma C, Liu Y, Ma X, Kuai W, Zhang Y, Li Y
Journal: Frontiers in Public Health
Year: 2025

📄  Epidemiological and Spatial Analysis of Newly Diagnosed HIV-1/AIDS Patients Before Antiretroviral Therapy in Ningxia from 2020 to 2021

Authors: Liu Y, Ma X, Pei J, Yang D, Li Y, Zhu X, Wu Z
Journal: PLOS ONE
Year: 2025

📄  Epidemiological and Spatiotemporal Analysis of Elderly HIV-1/AIDS Patients in Ningxia, China, from 2018 to 2023

Authors: Wu Z, Liu Y, Ma X, Li Y, Zhu X, Yang D, Pei J, Li Y
Journal: Scientific Reports
Year: 2025

📄  Molecular Epidemiology of Hepatitis C Infections in Ningxia, China: Genotype, Phylogeny and Mutation Analysis

Authors: Wu Z, Cui L, Zhao W, Yang D, Chen H, Wang R, Wang X, Zhang L, He T
Journal: Virology Journal
Year: 2016

M Abdul Mottaleb | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. M Abdul Mottaleb | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Saint Louis University | United States

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. M. Abdul Mottaleb's academic journey is a testament to his dedication to scientific excellence. He obtained his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Sciences from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK (1992–1996). Prior to this, he earned an M.S. in Applied Chemistry with Chemical Engineering (1986–1988) and a B.S. in Applied Chemistry (1980–1986) from the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. His academic foundation in chemistry and environmental sciences laid the groundwork for his impactful research and professional contributions.

🌟 Professional Endeavors

Dr. Mottaleb has had an illustrious career spanning several esteemed institutions and research centers worldwide. Currently, he serves as a Senior Analytical Chemist (Associate Professor) at the Institute for Drug & Biotherapeutics Innovation, Doisy Research Center, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri, since 2020. Previously, he was an Assistant Professor and co-leader of the analytical mass spectrometry core facility at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine (2017–2020). His experience includes roles at Baylor University, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dongduk Women’s University in South Korea, and the University of Rajshahi, among others. His career reflects a strong commitment to scientific research, education, and environmental safety.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Mottaleb’s research has significantly advanced analytical chemistry, particularly in mass spectrometry and environmental sciences. His expertise encompasses:

  • Analytical method development, validation, and ADME/PK studies for drug discovery using UPLC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS.
  • Characterization and detection of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), phthalates, disinfectant byproducts, and pharmaceutical contaminants in biological and environmental samples.
  • Studies on bioavailability of trace toxic metals in seafood and soil contamination analysis.
  • Development of mass spectrometric techniques for emerging contaminants in fish, aquatic organisms, and water compartments. His research has had a profound impact on environmental toxicology, public health, and pharmaceutical sciences.

🏆 Accolades and Recognition

Dr. Mottaleb's outstanding contributions have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards and fellowships:

  • Merit Award (MA) by the American Chemical Society (2014).
  • Scientific and Technological Achievement Award (STAA) by the U.S. EPA (2005).
  • Science Achievement Award (SAA) in Chemistry by the U.S. EPA & American Chemical Society (2005).
  • EPA-NRC Award (2001), KOSEF Fellowships (2000), and multiple merit scholarships.
  • Chancellor Award (1987) from Bangladesh Universities. His membership in leading scientific organizations such as the American Chemical Society and the American Society for Mass Spectrometry highlights his dedication to scientific collaboration.

📝 Impact and Influence

Dr. Mottaleb’s research has garnered significant media attention, influencing policy discussions and public awareness of environmental contaminants. His work has been featured in Discovery Channel, MSNBC, LA Times, and National News. One of his widely recognized studies examined pharmaceutical contaminants in fish, highlighting the environmental impact of personal care products and drugs in aquatic ecosystems.

🌐 Legacy and Future Contributions

With over 80 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Mottaleb continues to contribute groundbreaking research in analytical and environmental chemistry. His legacy includes mentoring young scientists, leading innovative research projects, and improving analytical methodologies for global environmental health. His future work is poised to further enhance drug discovery, environmental safety, and analytical chemistry techniques, ensuring his lasting impact on scientific advancements. Dr. M. Abdul Mottaleb’s career exemplifies scientific excellence, dedication to environmental health, and a commitment to fostering the next generation of researchers. His work remains invaluable in the fields of analytical chemistry and environmental sciences.

 

Publications

  • 📄 Improved analytical method for analysis of toxic/heavy metals in Fish by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES)
    Authors: Hind Msellek, Daniel R Johnson, Musavvir Arafat Mottaleb, Mohammed J. Meziani, M. Abdul Mottaleb
    Journal: Food and Humanity
    Year: 2025

  • 📄 Efficacy and in vitro pharmacological assessment of novel N-hydroxypyridinediones as hepatitis B virus ribonuclease H inhibitors
    Authors: Molly E. Woodson, Holly F. Walden, Mohammad Abdul Mottaleb, Grigoris Zoidis, John E. Tavis
    Journal: Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
    Year: 2025

  • 📄 In vitro evaluation of tropolone absorption, metabolism, and clearance
    Authors: Molly E. Woodson, Mohammad Abdul Mottaleb, Ryan P. Murelli, John E. Tavis
    Journal: Antiviral Research
    Year: 2023

  • 📄 Combined application of biosponges and an antifibrotic agent for the treatment of volumetric muscle loss
    Authors: Charles West, Connor Tobo, Jeffrey Au, David W. Griggs, Koyal Garg
    Journal: American Journal of Physiology - Cell Physiology
    Year: 2023

  • 📄 Effect of lifestyle-based lipid-lowering interventions on the relationship between circulating levels of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances and serum cholesterol
    Authors: Stephanie Morgan, Mohammad Abdul Mottaleb, Maria P. Kraemer, Andrew J. Morris, Michael C. Petriello
    Journal: Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology
    Year: 2023