Gabriel Dăscălescu | Biology | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Gabriel Dăscălescu | Biology | Best Researcher Award 

Faculty at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași | Romania

Mr. Gabriel Dăscălescu is a Romanian biomedical researcher and master’s student specializing in Medical Laboratory Science. His research spans neuropsychiatry, oncology, molecular biology, microbiology, and immunology, with a focus on understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying stress, addiction, and psychiatric comorbidities. He has significant experience in laboratory diagnostics, including biochemical, hematological, immunological, and molecular techniques, and is skilled in modern methodologies such as PCR, ELISA, and electrophoresis. Gabriel has actively contributed to experimental research, cognitive rehabilitation studies, and investigations into microbiota and systemic health, demonstrating an integrated approach to biomedical science. He has participated in interdisciplinary research projects and contributed to scientific publications, including studies on aggression as a biological process, the role of oral microbiota in dental health, and the efficacy of computer-assisted cognitive stimulation in psychiatric disorders. His work has been recognized with an h-index of 1, 2 citations, and 3 published documents, reflecting his emerging impact in the biomedical research community.

Profiles : Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar | ResearchGate | Linked In 

Featured Publications : 

Dăscălescu, G., & Oprea, O. G. (2024). Aggression as a biological process: The interaction between genetics, neurochemistry, and the environment. International Quarterly of Biological and Medical Research.

Dăscălescu, G. (2024). Oral microbiota: A determining factor on dental health and deficiency.

Moroșan, A.-C., Moroșan, G. C., Săcuiu, I., Dobrin, R.-P., Dumitrescu, A.-M., Cozma, L. C. D., Petrariu, F. D., Dăscălescu, G., Lepădatu, D.-C., Bragaru, M., & Chiriță, R. (2025). Efficacy of computer-assisted cognitive stimulation in psychiatric disorders.

Dăscălescu, G., Ciobica, A., & Dobrin, I. (2025). The impact of psychiatric comorbidities on the survival of cancer patients.

Dăscălescu, G., Kolesnyk, A., Hörcsik, Z. T., Krajnyákf, E. K., Szabó, B., Györgyné Nagy, T. M., Oláh, K. I., Gurzu, I.-L., Nova, B., Petroaie, A. D., Ciobica, A., Kantor, C., & Csabai, J. (2025). Educational and socio-economic determinants of plant-based diet in Romania: A preliminary analysis.

Ajmal Khan | Biology | Young Scientist Award

Mr. Ajmal Khan | Biology | Young Scientist Award 

PhD Student at KU Leuven | Belgium 

Mr. Ajmal Khan is a motivated life sciences researcher holding a doctoral degree in biology with a specialization in pharmacology and preclinical drug discovery. His research centers on the pharmacological evaluation of plant-derived materials, including the development and application of in vitro and in vivo bioassays to screen antimicrobial, antiparasitic, and anticancer activities. He has strong expertise in phytochemical extraction and characterization, chromatographic and spectrometric techniques, microbial and cell culture methods, and animal studies, and he routinely integrates analytical chemistry and biological assays to advance natural product–based lead discovery. In addition to laboratory research, he has experience supervising undergraduate and graduate research projects and teaching practical courses in genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. His background spans parasitology, microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, and biochemistry, and he is comfortable with data analysis and scientific communication. He is active in international research communities and contributes through publications and conference presentations focused on natural products, antimicrobial discovery, and translational pharmacology. Bibliometrics: 40 citations by 39 documents; 7 documents; h-index 3.

Khan, A., Swennen, R., Panda, S. K., Schoofs, L., & Luyten, W. (2025). Qualitative phytochemical analysis, thin-layer chromatographic profiling, and antimicrobial potential of banana cultivars. Electronic Journal of Biotechnology.

Khan, A., Panda, S. K., Hu, H., Schoofs, L., & Luyten, W. (2025). Ethnomedicinal documentation, phytochemical characterization, and biological evaluation of the traditional medicinal plants from Swat region of Pakistan. PLOS ONE, 20(8), e0329735.

Hasan, Z., Subhan, F., Khalil, M. F., Jamal, Q., Rasheed, S. B., Khan, A., Khan, N., & Ebuka, I. A. (2025). Dojo loach Misgurnus anguillicaudatus (Cantor 1842): An addition to the loach fauna of Pakistan. Punjab University Journal of Zoology, 41(1), 19–27.

Khan, A., Jamal, Q., Subhan, F., Muneer, A., & Shah, A. (2024). Prevalence of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan: A case study. Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 1–4.

Hu, H., Tekin, V., Hu, B., Yaghoobi, M., Khan, A., Ghosh, A. K., Panda, S. K., Huang, H., & Luyten, W. (2023). Metabolic profiling of Chimonanthus grammatus via UHPLC-HRMS-MS with computer-assisted structure elucidation and its antimicrobial activity. Frontiers in Plant Science, 14, 1138913.

Assist Prof Dr. Liviu Vasile | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Liviu Vasile | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Liviu Vasile, MD PhD MSc General surgeon&Obstetrician-gynecologist, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania

Dr. Berceanu Costin is a highly skilled Romanian Obstetrician and Gynecologist with a strong academic background. He currently serves as a University Lecturer at the Department of Mother and Child, Faculty of Medicine, UMF Craiova. Dr. Berceanu has vast experience in clinical practice, having worked as a primary care obstetrician-gynecologist at the Craiova Emergency County Hospital, specializing in maternal-fetal medicine. His dedication to improving women’s health is reflected in his ongoing professional development and participation in national and international courses.

👨‍⚕️ Profile

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Education 🎓

Dr. Berceanu holds a medical degree from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Craiova, where he graduated with top honors. He earned a Master’s in Health Unit Management from UMF Craiova in 2011. In 2009, he completed his PhD in Medical Sciences, focusing on obstetrical antiphospholipid syndrome under the supervision of Prof. Univ. Dr. Mihai B. Brăila.

Experience 🩺

Dr. Berceanu’s professional journey in academia began in 2005 as a University Assistant at UMF Craiova. His career path saw a rise from Assistant to Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mother and Child. In parallel, he has practiced as a primary care Obstetrician-Gynecologist at Craiova’s emergency hospital, specializing in areas such as laparoscopic surgery, hysteroscopy, and prenatal ultrasound.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Berceanu’s research interests are primarily focused on maternal-fetal medicine, with particular emphasis on obstetric complications, ultrasound diagnostics, and the role of ultrasonography in prenatal care. His work addresses complex issues like the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of antiphospholipid syndrome during pregnancy.

Awards 🏆

Dr. Berceanu has been recognized for his contributions to the medical field with numerous awards and certifications. These include specialized certificates in maternal-fetal medicine, laparoscopic surgery, and obstetric ultrasonography, as well as honors for his academic excellence in obstetrics and gynecology.

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