Assoc. Prof. Dr. Qinli Ruan | Ethnopharmacology | Best Researcher Award

Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Qinli Ruan is a distinguished researcher at the Medical School, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, China, specializing in Ethnopharmacology, Alternative Toxicology, and Reproductive Toxicology. She earned her Ph.D. in Alternative and Reproductive Toxicology from Southeast University and previously served as a Physician of Preventive Medicine at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing. With over 23 peer-reviewed publications, 528 citations, and an h-index of 12, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Qinli Ruan has significantly advanced the understanding of natural product pharmacology and environmental toxicants using Caenorhabditis elegans models. Her notable studies published in Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Cell Death Discovery, and Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety explore neurotoxicity, oxidative stress, and fertility regulation. Through her innovative research and cross-disciplinary approach, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Qinli Ruan continues to contribute to the global field of toxicological sciences, making her a leading scholar and a deserving candidate for international recognition.

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Featured Publications

• Ruan, Q., et al. (2025). Niuhuang jiedu prescription alleviates realgar-induced dopaminergic and GABAergic neurotoxicity in Caenorhabditis elegans. Journal of Ethnopharmacology.

• Ruan, Q., et al. (2025). Antioxidant and antiaging activities of the polysaccharide ZJP-04M from Ziziphus jujuba in Caenorhabditis elegans. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.