Essa M. Saied | Biochemistry | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Essa M. Saied | Biochemistry | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | Humboldt University of Berlin | Germany

Associate Prof. Dr. Essa M. Saied is a distinguished biochemist and bioorganic chemist whose work advances synthetic medicinal chemistry, lipid biochemistry, and small-molecule drug discovery. Holding research appointments at Humboldt University of Berlin and Suez Canal University, he has built an international reputation through 72 published documents, 2,232 citations from 1,538 citing sources, and an h-index of 31. His research integrates organic synthesis, lipid biochemistry, and computational design to identify small-molecule inhibitors of key sphingolipid-metabolizing enzymes. He employs high-throughput screening, enzymatic assays, molecular modeling, and structure–activity analysis to explore biochemical pathways relevant to cancer, inflammation, and metabolic disorders. His work also develops heterocyclic scaffolds, fluorescent probes, and biochemical tools that deepen understanding of lipid signaling and enzyme function. Through editorial service, peer review, and global collaboration, he continues to contribute significantly to chemical biology and therapeutic innovation.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Live-Cell Identification of CERT Inhibitors via NanoBRET. Angewandte Chemie, Impact Factor 16.1.

Small-Molecule Ceramidase Inhibitors: Mechanism of Action. Angewandte Chemie, Impact Factor 16.8.

Stereoselective Synthesis of Novel Sphingoid Bases. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Impact Factor 6.21.

Subunit Composition of Serine-Palmitoyltransferase. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), Impact Factor 11.2.

Resolving Sphingolipid Isomers Using Cryogenic IR Spectroscopy. Angewandte Chemie, Impact Factor 15.3.

kirti upadhyay | Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Ms. kirti upadhyay | Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award 

Ms. kirti upadhyay | King George’s Medical University KGMU | India

Kirti Upadhyay is a dedicated Ph.D. Scholar at the Cytogenetics Lab, Centre for Advanced Research, King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. She has a strong passion for genetic research and molecular biology, focusing on chromosomal abnormalities and their clinical applications. With a solid foundation in life sciences, she is advancing her expertise through active participation in training workshops and conferences, enhancing her skills in cytogenetic and molecular biology techniques. Kirti holds a B.Sc. in Life Sciences from Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University and an M.Sc. in Zoology from Maharishi University of Information Technology, Lucknow. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Cytogenetics at KGMU, where she is involved in projects related to molecular diagnostics and genetic research. Her education has been complemented by specialized training in cancer biology, gene cloning, forensic science, basic life support, and advanced statistical analysis. Kirti has gained practical experience in karyotyping, FISH, PCR, cell culture, ELISA, microarrays, and chromatography. She has attended several national and international conferences, which broadened her understanding of genetics and precision medicine. Her research interests include chromosomal abnormalities, molecular markers, cancer genetics, and hematological disorders, with a focus on applying genomic tools for early diagnosis and personalized treatment. Kirti has been recognized for her contributions through certifications, nominations, and active participation in scientific events, demonstrating her commitment to advancing genetic research and improving diagnostic strategies.

Profile : ORCID

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