Zinan Lei | Gynecology​ | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Zinan Lei | Gynecology​ | Best Researcher Award

Mianyang Central Hospital​ | China

Ms. Zinan Lei is an accomplished researcher and clinician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, with a strong focus on perinatal medicine and high-risk pregnancy management. Her research emphasizes improving maternal and neonatal outcomes through evidence-based approaches and clinical modeling. She has contributed to advancing knowledge in the field through her study on “Risk Factors and a Preliminary Clinical Prediction Model for Postpartum Hemorrhage or the Need for Hemostatic Intervention in Twin Cesarean Deliveries”, published in the International Journal of Women’s Health (2025). Her work demonstrates a commitment to enhancing predictive risk assessment, clinical decision-making, and preventive strategies in obstetric care. Combining her extensive clinical expertise with active participation in scientific research, Ms. Zinan Lei’s contributions significantly support the progress of women’s health, obstetric innovation, and maternal safety.

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Featured Publications

Lei, Z. (2025, October). Risk factors and a preliminary clinical prediction model for postpartum hemorrhage or the need for hemostatic intervention in twin cesarean deliveries. International Journal of Women’s Health.

 

 

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.

YuYe Li | Reproductive Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. YuYe Li | Reproductive Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. YuYe Li, Shenzhen Zhongshan Obstetrician and Gynecologist, China

Dr. Yu Ye Li, Ph.D., is an expert in reproductive immunology 🧬, focusing on endometrial receptivity and the impact of chronic endometritis on pregnancy failure 🤰. She leads the Reproductive Immunology Laboratory at Shenzhen Zhongshan Urology Hospital, managing clinical research on immune cells in repeated reproductive failure. She has authored five first-author papers and contributed to over 10 publications 📄. A recipient of the John Gusdon Award 🏆, she holds a patent on endometrial receptivity assessment. Dr. Li earned her Ph.D. in Immunology from Sun Yat-Sen University.

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Professional Experience 🏥

Dr. Yu Ye Li specializes in reproductive immunology, with a primary focus on the role of endometrial immune cells in repeated reproductive failure 🤰. She has led a multi-center clinical research project on chronic endometritis, collecting nearly 1,000 endometrial samples 🔍. Her work aims to establish diagnostic criteria for endometrial CD138, improving fertility treatments. Her pioneering research on the immune mechanisms of pregnancy failure due to chronic endometritis has been published in Fertility and Sterility 📄, contributing significantly to the field of reproductive medicine.

Education 🎓

Dr. Yu Ye Li earned her Ph.D. in Immunology (2009–2014) from Zhongshan School of Medical, Sun Yat-Sen University 🏛️, where she focused on innate immune-related signaling pathways against viral infections, particularly the molecular regulation of the PKR/Notch pathway in dengue virus infection 🦠. Prior to this, she completed her Master’s degree in Life Sciences (2005–2009) at Liaocheng University 📚, building a strong foundation in biomedical research. Her academic journey has been instrumental in shaping her expertise in immune cell biology and reproductive immunology, leading to groundbreaking contributions in endometrial receptivity and pregnancy failure research. 🚀

Awards & Achievements 🏆

Dr. Yu Ye Li has received several prestigious accolades for her contributions to reproductive immunology. In 2015, she was awarded the First Prize of the Shenzhen Science and Technology Progress Award 🏅 for her innovative research. In 2018, she won the John Gusdon Award 🏆 for best oral presentation at the 38th American Congress on Reproductive Immunology 🎤. Additionally, she holds a patent for an innovative kit and method for assessing endometrial receptivity 🧬 (Patent No: ZL201610021908.X, granted on October 31, 2017), further solidifying her impact in the field of reproductive medicine. 🚀

Research Focus 🔬

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yu Ye Li specializes in reproductive immunology 🧬, with a primary focus on immune mechanisms in the endometrium and their impact on pregnancy outcomes 🤰. Her research explores the immune microenvironment of the human endometrium 🏥, the role of uterine natural killer (uNK) cells in recurrent reproductive failure ⚠️, and the effects of chronic endometritis on fertility. She also investigates endometrial preparation protocols and their influence on assisted reproductive technologies (ART) 🏥. Her contributions advance precision medicine in reproductive health, aiming to improve implantation success rates and pregnancy outcomes. 📊

Publication Top Notes

1️⃣ Regional Analysis of the Immune Microenvironment in Human Endometrium – American Journal of Reproductive Immunology, 2024 🔬
2️⃣ Authors’ reply: Commentary on “Intrauterine perfusion of dexamethasone improves pregnancy outcomes in recurrent reproductive failure patients with elevated uterine natural killer cells” – American Journal of Reproductive Immunology, 2024 🏥⚕️
3️⃣ Endometrial preparation protocols did not impact pregnancy outcomes of patients with cured chronic endometritis – Reproductive BioMedicine Online, 2024 (📝 Cited by: 1) 🤰📊