Ms. Zunaira Khalid | Biophysics | Best Review Paper Award

Ms. Zunaira Khalid | Biophysics | Best Review Paper Award

Doctoral Researcher | Xi’an jiaotong university | China

Ms. Zunaira Khalid is an emerging biophysics and biosensing researcher whose work spans advanced biosensor design, nanobiosensors, electrochemical sensing platforms, and organoid-integrated diagnostic systems. Her research integrates interdisciplinary approaches from zoology, molecular biology, and biomedical engineering to develop innovative sensing tools for disease detection and environmental health monitoring. She has contributed to the development of biomimetic olfactory and taste-based biosensing systems, label-free detection strategies, and field-effect transistor sensors aimed at improving point-of-care diagnostics. Her foundational research explored parasitology and epidemiology, particularly the prevalence and transmission dynamics of Taenia multiceps and related metacestodes in domestic livestock—helping inform disease management and public health interventions. Building on strong laboratory expertise, she brings hands-on experience with molecular techniques, PCR-based diagnostics, DNA barcoding, microbial analysis, and ecological assessments, complementing her current focus on biosensor innovation. Her scholarly contributions reflect a growing academic footprint, with publications in international journals covering biosensor advancements, nanotechnology, and parasitological epidemiology. She continues to expand her research visibility through scientific presentations, collaborations, and interdisciplinary projects. Her citation record is gradually growing across platforms, with ongoing updates on Scopus and Google Scholar indexing, citation counts, and h-index metrics as additional documents, publications, and citations are processed. Collectively, her work contributes to next-generation diagnostic technologies and promotes translational applications of biosensing in biomedical and ecological domains.

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Featured Publications

Khalid, Z., Chen, Y., Liu, X., Noureen, B., Chen, Y., Wang, M., Ma, Y., Du, L., & Wu, C. (2025). Recent advances and unaddressed challenges in biomimetic olfactory and taste-based biosensors: Moving toward integrated AI-powered and market-ready sensing systems. Sensors, 25, 7000.

Khalid, Z., Noureen, B., & colleagues. (2024). Prevalence and epidemiology of coenurosis in domestic bovids of Mianwali, Pakistan. International Journal of Animal Biotechnology.

Khalid, Z., Noureen, B., & colleagues. (2023). Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and evaluation of their antibacterial activity. International Journal of Cell Science and Biotechnology.

Dr. Vivash Naidoo | Biology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Vivash Naidoo | Biology | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa

Dr. Vivash Naidoo is a dedicated South African academic and medical scientist with a rich background in anatomical pathology, molecular medicine, and health science education. Currently serving as a lecturer and IPC GEMP 4 coordinator in the Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care at the University of the Witwatersrand, she brings more than two decades of expertise to the academic and clinical training environment. With a passion for fostering medical education and a strong research foundation, she continuously contributes to the advancement of healthcare science and student development.

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🎓 Education Background:

Dr. Naidoo is currently pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science Education (2025-ongoing) at the University of the Witwatersrand. She earned her Ph.D. in Molecular Biology in 2024 from the same institution, where she previously completed an MSc in Molecular Medicine (2015–2019). Her academic journey includes a BTech from Vaal University of Technology (2012–2014), a National Diploma in Biomedical Technology from Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2006), and multiple diplomas in medical and therapeutic disciplines. Her foundational schooling was completed at Tongaat Secondary School in 1990.

👩‍💼 Professional Experience:

Dr. Naidoo has held a variety of academic and medical roles. She has lectured extensively at the University of the Witwatersrand and previously at Vaal University of Technology, teaching subjects including Anatomy, Pathophysiology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology. Her experience also includes roles as a GEMP facilitator, Chief Invigilator, and curriculum committee member. Clinically, she worked with the NHLS in both technologist and technician capacities, specializing in renal pathology, immunostaining, and clinical audits. She also contributed to a Ministry of Health study in Botswana and served on research and innovation committees.

🏅 Awards and Honors:

Dr. Naidoo has received multiple accolades including the DAAD–NRF Doctoral Scholarship (R120,000 in 2019), several Faculty Research Committee (FRC) grants, and international conference awards such as the 1st Prize Leader Award from the ASCB Virtual Conference (USD 200) and the SOCM Leaderboard Award(R500). Additionally, she received departmental funding to attend the 2019 NCRI Cancer Conference in Glasgow.

🔬 Research Focus:

Her primary research explores the role of glycosylation inhibitors in colorectal cancer, with a focus on therapeutic agents like Brefeldin A and Tunicamycin C. Her Ph.D. investigated novel targets in colon cancer using in silico models, while her master’s thesis evaluated a synthetic indoline derivative’s effect on apoptosis in cancer cells. Dr. Naidoo has supervised multiple postgraduate students and is actively involved in manuscript review and scientific committee service.

🔚 Conclusion:

Driven by a passion for both science and education, Dr. Naidoo exemplifies academic excellence and mentorship in the health sciences. With her extensive experience and forward-looking approach to teaching, research, and clinical practice, she continues to shape the next generation of medical professionals while contributing meaningfully to the global fight against cancer.

📚 Top Publications:

Interactions between aflatoxin B1 and dietary iron overload in hepatic mutagenesis – Toxicology (2007) – Cited by 115

Synergistic interaction between excess hepatic iron and alcohol ingestion in hepatic mutagenesis – Toxicology (2008) – Cited by 92

A novel EGFR Inhibitor, HNPMI regulates apoptosis and oncogenesis by modulating Bcl-2/Bax and p53 in colon cancer – British Journal of Pharmacology (2023) – Cited by 7

The Impact of Combination Therapy of Croton Membranaceus and Finasteride on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Histomorphology – Phytomedicine Plus (2024) – Cited by 3

Rauwolfia vomitoria—a promising medicinal plant for benign prostatic hyperplasia management; yet with challenges – Phytomedicine Plus (2025) – Cited by 2