Hadi Maleki-Kakelar | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Hadi Maleki-Kakelar | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

Solid Tumor Research Center | Iran

Assist. Prof. Dr. Hadi Maleki-Kakelar is a prominent researcher recognized for his contributions to molecular targeted therapy, cancer nanomedicine, and drug delivery systems. His interdisciplinary work bridges molecular biology, microbiology, and nanotechnology to develop innovative solutions for cancer and infectious diseases. With 335 citations, 16 publications, and an h-index of 10, Assist. Prof. Dr. Hadi Maleki-Kakelar has demonstrated exceptional research impact. His publications in leading journals such as The Lancet, Gastric Cancer, Biotechnology Advances, and Life Sciences highlight breakthroughs in Helicobacter pylori carcinogenesis, probiotic-driven cancer therapy, and bioengineered microalgae for therapeutic protein production. His recent collaborations on macrophage-based regenerative therapeutics, engineered exosomes, and extracellular vesicle applications underscore his forward-thinking approach to translational and regenerative medicine. Actively involved in workshops on PCR, CRISPR, and bioinformatics,

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Featured Publications

  • Maleki-Kakelar, H., Barzegari, A., Dehghani, J., Hanifian, S., Saeedi, N., & Barar, J. (2019). Pathogenicity of Helicobacter pylori in cancer development and impacts of vaccination. Gastric Cancer, 22(1), 23–36.

  • Dehghani, J., Adibkia, K., Movafeghi, A., Barzegari, A., Pourseif, M. M., & Maleki-Kakelar, H. (2018). Stable transformation of Spirulina (Arthrospira) platensis: A promising microalga for production of edible vaccines. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 1–12.

  • Maleki-Kakelar, H., Dehnad, A., Hanifian, S., & Khani, S. (2013). Isolation and molecular identification of Streptomyces spp. with antibacterial activity from northwest of Iran. BioImpacts: BI, 3(3), 129.

  • Dehghani, J., Adibkia, K., Movafeghi, A., Maleki-Kakelar, H., Saeedi, N., & Barzegari, A. (2020). Towards a new avenue for producing therapeutic proteins: Microalgae as a tempting green biofactory. Biotechnology Advances, 40, 107499.

  • Maleki-Kakelar, H., Barzegari, A., Hanifian, S., Barar, J., & Omidi, Y. (2019). Isolation and molecular identification of Lactobacillus with probiotic potential from abomasums driven rennet. Food Chemistry, 272, 709–714.

Faujiah Nurhasanah Ritonga | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Faujiah Nurhasanah Ritonga | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

Universitas Sumatera Utara | Indonesia

Dr. Faujiah Nurhasanah Ritonga is an accomplished plant biologist and formerly associated with the Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China. Her research centers on plant molecular biology, genetics, and physiological adaptation to abiotic stresses, particularly focusing on cold, salt, and drought stress tolerance mechanisms. She employs genomic, transcriptomic, and metabolomic approaches to explore stress-responsive genes and regulatory networks in economically important species such as Betula platyphylla, Populus, and Brassica rapa. With 17 peer-reviewed publications, over 749 citations, and an h-index of 8, her studies published in reputed journals like Plants, Forests, Frontiers in Bioscience, and Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants demonstrate a strong global research impact. Her scholarly contributions advance understanding in tree genetics, plant stress physiology, and molecular breeding, making her a leading researcher in the field of plant biotechnology and environmental adaptation.

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Featured Publications

  • Ritonga, F. N., & Chen, S. (2020). Physiological and molecular mechanism involved in cold stress tolerance in plants. Plants, 9(5), 560.

  • Khoso, M. A., Hussain, A., Ritonga, F. N., Ali, Q., Channa, M. M., Alshegaihi, R. M., Meng, Q., Ali, M., Zaman, W., Brohi, R. D., & Manghwar, H. (2022). WRKY transcription factors (TFs): Molecular switches to regulate drought, temperature, and salinity stresses in plants. Frontiers in Plant Science, 13, 1039329.

  • Ritonga, F. N., Ngatia, J. N., Wang, Y., Khoso, M. A., Farooq, U., & Chen, S. (2021). AP2/ERF, an important cold stress-related transcription factor family in plants: A review. Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants, 27(9), 1953–1968.

  • Ritonga, F. N., Zhou, D., Zhang, Y., Song, R., Li, C., Li, J., & Gao, J. (2023). The roles of gibberellins in regulating leaf development. Plants, 12(6), 1243.

  • Ritonga, F. N., Ngatia, J. N., Song, R. X., Farooq, U., Somadona, S., Lestari, A. T., & Chen, S. (2021). Abiotic stresses induced physiological, biochemical, and molecular changes in Betula platyphylla: A review. Silva Fennica, 55(3).