Lijun Shi | Animal Breeding | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lijun Shi | Animal Breeding | Best Researcher Award

Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lijun Shi is a distinguished researcher at the Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China, where he has been contributing since 2019. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Animal Genetics & Breeding from Henan Agricultural University (2010–2014) and continued at China Agricultural University to complete both his Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Animal Genetics & Breeding (2014–2019). Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lijun Shi’s research focuses on animal genomics, molecular breeding, and multiomics approaches to improve livestock traits, including reproduction, disease resilience, and milk quality. He has authored 47 publications, accumulating over 831 citations, with an h-index of 16, reflecting his impactful contributions to functional genomics in pigs and cattle. His work includes genome-wide association studies, transcriptomic and metabolomic profiling, and integrative analyses to identify candidate genes and molecular mechanisms underlying key phenotypes. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lijun Shi collaborates extensively, with over 170 co-authors, highlighting his interdisciplinary and global research influence.

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Featured Publications

Li, H., Zhou, C., Zhang, M., Yuan, N., Huang, X., Xiang, J., Wang, L., & Shi, L. (2023, December 11). Transcriptomics yields valuable information regarding the response mechanisms of Chinese Min pigs infected with PEDV. Frontiers in Veterinary Science.

Shi, L., Li, H., Huang, X., Shu, Z., Li, J., Wang, L., Yan, H., & Wang, L. (2023, January). Integrated analysis of transcriptome and metabolome revealed biological basis of sows from estrus to lactation. iScience, 26, 105825.

Shi, L., Li, H., & Wang, L. (2023, January 5). Genetic parameters estimation and genome molecular marker identification for gestation length in pigs. Frontiers in Genetics, 13, 1046423.

Shi, L., Li, H., Gao, X., & Wang, L. (2022, August). Genome‐wide association study of three litter traits in Yorkshire pigs. Animal Genetics, 53(4), 431–442.

Shi, L., Zhang, L., Wang, L., Liu, X., Gao, H., Hou, X., Zhao, F., Yan, H., Cai, W., & Wang, L. (2022, June 1). Identifying long non-coding RNAs and characterizing their functional roles in swine mammary gland from colostrogenesis to lactogenesis. Animal Bioscience, 35(6), 1010–1024.

Mahmoud Kamal | Animal Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mahmoud Kamal | Animal Science | Best Researcher Award

Animal Production Research Institute | Egypt

Dr. Mahmoud Kamal is a prominent researcher in animal and poultry production, nutrition, physiology, and molecular biology, currently serving at the Biotechnology Department, Animal Production Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Egypt. He earned his Ph.D. in Agricultural Science from Suez Canal University, focusing on chitosan supplementation effects on rabbits, and has extensive experience in research, mentoring, and organizing scientific conferences. Dr. Mahmoud Kamal has published 43 articles in high-impact SCI (Q1, Q2) and national journals, including Poultry Science, Annals of Animal Science, and International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, amassing 415 citations with an h-index of 13. His work advances animal health, growth performance, and feed efficiency, while his international collaborations, visiting researcher experience in China, and expertise in cutting-edge techniques reflect his multidisciplinary approach. He also serves as a reviewer for leading journals and is an active member of professional associations, demonstrating leadership, innovation, and a strong commitment to knowledge dissemination and sustainable advancements in animal production.

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Featured Publications

Abd El-Hack, M. E., de Oliveira, M. C., Attia, Y. A., Kamal, M., Almohmadi, N. H., Youssef, I. M., Khalifa, N. E., Moustafa, M., Al-Shehri, M., & Taha, A. E. (2023). The efficacy of polyphenols as an antioxidant agent: An updated review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 250, 126525.

Abd El-Hack, M. E., Abdelnour, S. A., Kamal, M., Khafaga, A. F., Shakoori, A. M., Bagadood, R. M., Naffadi, H. M., Alyahyawi, A. Y., Khojah, H., Alghamdi, S., Jaremko, M., & Świątkiewicz, S. (2023). Lactoferrin: Antimicrobial impacts, genomic guardian, therapeutic uses and clinical significance for humans and animals. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 164, 114967.

Abd El-Hack, M. E., Kamal, M., Altaie, H. A., Youssef, I. M., Algarni, E. H., Almohmadi, N. H., Abukhalil, M. H., Khafaga, A. F., Alqhtani, A. H., & Swelum, A. A. (2023). Peppermint essential oil and its nano-emulsion: Potential against aflatoxigenic fungus Aspergillus flavus in food and feed. Toxicon, 234, 107309.

Kamal, M., Kishk, W. H., Khalil, H. A., Abdel-Khalek, A. M., Ayoub, M. A., & Swelum, A. A. (2023). Effect of dietary chitosan supplementation on productive and physiological performance parameters of growing New Zealand white rabbits. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 230, 32.

Kamal, M., Youssef, I. M., Khalil, H. A., Ayoub, M. A., & Hashem, N. M. (2023). Multifunctional role of chitosan in farm animals: A comprehensive review. Annals of Animal Science, 23(1), 69–86.