Xianguo Chen | Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Xianguo Chen | Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | Research Excellence Award

Zhejiang University School of Medicine | China

Professor Xianguo Chen is a distinguished thoracic surgeon and senior medical expert at the School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, where he serves as Professor and Chief Physician at the Affiliated Jinhua Hospital. With a strong academic foundation, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Medicine from Zhejiang Medical University in 1995, followed by a Master’s degree in Surgery from Zhejiang University in 2003. Over nearly three decades of clinical and research experience, Professor Chen has established himself as a leading figure in thoracic oncology, pulmonary diseases, and precision cancer therapeutics. His professional journey at Zhejiang University’s Affiliated Jinhua Hospital began in 1996, advancing from Physician to Attending Physician in 2000, Associate Chief Physician in 2006, and Chief Physician in 2011, reflecting his outstanding clinical expertise, leadership, and dedication to patient care. Professor Chen’s research interests lie at the intersection of thoracic surgery, molecular oncology, targeted cancer therapy, and tumor metabolism. He has led several high-impact scientific projects funded by provincial and municipal agencies. These include a major Jinhua Science and Technology Plan project investigating the regulatory effects of acacetin on SMYD2-mediated DNA damage repair inhibition, a provincial health science project exploring the mechanism by which KMT3C mediates osimertinib resistance in non-small cell lung cancer through ENO1-driven glycolysis, and an influential study on pulmonary nodule differentiation and lung cancer progression involving metabolomics and fecal microbiota transplantation. His research has made significant contributions to understanding tumor resistance mechanisms, novel biomarkers, and innovative therapeutic strategies for lung cancer. An accomplished scholar, Professor Chen has authored numerous publications in internationally recognized journals. His recent works include studies on miR-1293 and angiogenesis in lung adenocarcinoma, carbonic anhydrase 4 as a prognostic biomarker for NSCLC, identification of novel RET fusions and ALK translocations, and advancements in postoperative drainage techniques for lung cancer surgery. As first author, corresponding author, or co-corresponding author, his publications reflect his strong commitment to advancing thoracic oncology research. Beyond clinical and research excellence, Professor Chen plays a vital leadership role in several professional medical organizations. He serves as Vice Chairman of the Thoracic Surgery Branch of the Zhejiang Medical Association, Executive Vice Chairman of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Branch of the Jinhua Medical Association, and holds additional appointments in regional cancer prevention and thoracic surgery committees. Through his multifaceted contributions, Professor Xianguo Chen continues to shape the future of thoracic surgery and lung cancer research in China and beyond.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid 

Featured Publications

Lou, Y., Xu, B., Huang, K., Li, X., Jin, H., Ding, L., Ning, S., & Chen, X. (2024). Knockdown of miR-1293 attenuates lung adenocarcinoma angiogenesis via Spry4 upregulation-mediated ERK1/2 signaling inhibition. Biochemical Pharmacology, 226, 116414.

Xu, B., Lou, Y., Xu, X., Li, X., Tian, X., Yu, Z., & Chen, X. (2023). Carbonic anhydrase 4 serves as a novel prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target for non-small cell lung cancer: A study based on TGA samples. Combinatorial Chemistry & High Throughput Screening, 26(14), 2527–2540.

Xu, X., Wang, H., Yu, Z., & Chen, X. (2022). A novel RET fusion in non-small cell lung cancer identified by next-generation sequencing: A case report. Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 148(7), 1825–1827.

Chen, X., Xu, B., Fu, F., Cai, K., & Yu, Z. (2021). A novel nonreciprocal/reciprocal ALK translocation causing ALK+ in NSCLC. Lung Cancer, 158, 162–163.

Li, X., Chen, X., He, S., & Chen, H. (2021). The application of pigtail catheters in postoperative drainage of lung cancer. Clinical Lung Cancer, 23(3), e196–e202.

Mekkanti Manasa Rekha | Pharmaceutical Science | Young Scientist Award | 13652

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Dr. Mekkanti Manasa Rekha | Pharmaceutical Science | Young Scientist Award |

Aditya Bangalore Institute of Pharmacy Education and Research | India

Dr. Mekkanti Manasa Rekha, Pharm.D, RPh, (Ph.D.), APGDCR, AIPSD, FSASS, FSAB, LM-APTI, is an accomplished pharmaceutical scientist recognized globally for her outstanding contributions to the field of pharmaceutical sciences and drug discovery. A Gold Medalist and University Topper from the 2011–2017 Pharm.D batch at Annamacharya College of Pharmacy, Dr. Rekha has demonstrated exceptional academic and research excellence throughout her career. She has actively participated in over 120 National and International conferences, UGC-sponsored workshops, webinars, and academic competitions, earning 102 awards across diverse platforms including science fairs, talent search exams, essay and quiz competitions. Her prolific research output includes over 200 publications in reputed national and international journals with good impact factors, contributing significantly to the scientific community. She has been granted 25 patents and has authored 20 books/book chapters, focusing on cutting-edge areas of pharmaceutical research. Dr. Rekha has achieved an impressive citation count exceeding 434, with an h-index of 9, reflecting the influence and quality of her scholarly work (Note: Insert exact numbers as available). She has received 12 Best Speaker Awards at various global scientific congresses. A dedicated researcher and academician, she has guided numerous Pharm.D, B.Pharm, and M.Pharm research projects, and worked on over 78 major research projects. She currently serves as an Editor, Associate Editor, Peer Reviewer, and Chief Advisory Board Member for 52 reputed national and international journals. Additionally, she has held critical roles such as Chief Biological Scientist in Animal Ethics Committees and Chief Member of Human Ethics Committees. Her career is a testament to her unwavering passion for research, innovation, and academic excellence in the pharmaceutical sciences.

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Featured Publications

Bradha, M., Balakrishnan, N., Suvitha, A., Arumanayagam, T., Rekha, M., & Others. (2022). Experimental, computational analysis of Butein and Lanceoletin for natural dye-sensitized solar cells and stabilizing efficiency by IoT. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 24(6), 8807–8822.

Kumar, B. A., Rekha, M. M., & Mubeena, T. (2016). A short review on Zika Virus past, present strategies and future prospectives. PharmaTutor, 4(7), 21–24.

Sead, F. F., Jain, V., Kumar, A., Rekha, R. M. M., Kundlas, M., Gupta, S., Kumari, M., & Others. (2025). Magnetically recoverable catalysts for efficient multicomponent synthesis of organosulfur compounds. RSC Advances, 15(5), 3928–3953.

Vivek, P., Kumar, G. S., Steephen, A., Jauhar, R. O. M. U., Suvitha, A., Rekha, M., & Others. (2021). Development of organic crystalline nature guanidinium nitrate (GuN): structural, frontier molecular orbital, optical, thermal, mechanical, theoretical and experimental SHG and … Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 32(4), 4493–4504.

Vivek, P., Rekha, M., Steephen, A., Kowsalya, M., & Magesh, M. (2021). Meticulous review on potential nano-sized catalysts for air and water purifiers. Iranian Journal of Catalysis, 11(4).

Balaraman, A. K., Babu, M. A., Moglad, E., Mandaliya, V., Rekha, M. M., Gupta, S., & Others. (2025). Exosome-mediated delivery of CRISPR-Cas9: A revolutionary approach to cancer gene editing. Pathology – Research and Practice, 266, 155785.

Rekha, K., Aruna, R. M., Rekha, M. M., & Karthik, S. (2019). Formulation and development of bilastine tablets 20 mg. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 8, 2197–224.

Wankhede, N. L., Kale, M. B., Kyada, A., Rekha, R. M. M., Chaudhary, K., Naidu, K. S., & Others. (2025). Sleep deprivation-induced shifts in gut microbiota: Implications for neurological disorders. Neuroscience, 565, 99–116.

Vivek, P., Rekha, M., Steephen, A., Jauhar, R. O. M., Kumar, G. S., Suvitha, A., & Others. (2021). Nonlinear optical crystalline nature bis(2,6-diaminopyridinium) hydrogen phthalate nitrate monohydrate (APPN): Development and its phase matching nature. Results in Optics, 3, 100075.