Bao Sun | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Bao Sun | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Medical University, China

👨‍🎓Profiles

🎓 Academic Background

Dr. Bao Sun is currently a full-time Ph.D. candidate at the School of Life Sciences, Northwestern University, a Double First-Class institution. Under the supervision of Professor Zheng Xiaohui, a national talent recognized by the “Hundred Thousand Talents Project,” Dr. Sun is engaged in advanced research in the fields of clinical pharmacology and drug efficacy. He holds a Master’s degree in Pharmacology from Zhengzhou University, also a Double First-Class university, where he studied under Professor Qiao Hailing. His academic journey has been rooted in translational medical research with strong emphasis on drug mechanism and patient-centric therapy.

🏥 Professional Experience

Dr. Sun works at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Medical College, where he has served in the Department of Pharmacy with primary responsibilities in clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical management. He has undergone clinical pharmacist training at Xijing Hospital, earning a Clinical Pharmacist Certificate issued by the Chinese Medical Association Clinical Pharmacist Branch. His experience bridges academic knowledge with hospital-based application, particularly in optimizing therapeutic strategies for patients.

🧠 Research Focus and Publications

Dr. Sun’s research interests lie in neuropathic pain mechanisms, anti-inflammatory agents, and drug-resistance modulation. He is a co-author of several high-impact papers:

  • “A novel compound DBZ ameliorates neuropathic pain and anxiety-like behaviors in SNI mouse models”, published in Talanta Open (IF = 4.2), explores the PI3K/AKT/Fyn/NMDA signaling pathway.

  • “DBZ alleviates chronic inflammatory pain”, published in Drug Resistance (IF = 4.177), underscores the compound’s therapeutic promise.

  • “A Rare Case of Biliary Cryptococcosis”, a noteworthy clinical observation contributing to case-based medical literature.

  • Contributions to pharmacist-driven treatment models and literature reviews in infection and pharmacological care.

🧪 Technical and Professional Skills

Dr. Sun demonstrates robust capabilities in drug efficacy evaluation, clinical trial collaboration, and pharmacological data interpretation. He applies molecular pharmacology techniques and integrates clinical data with biochemical pathways to improve patient outcomes. He is experienced in multidisciplinary research, coordinating between physicians, pharmacists, and researchers for holistic therapeutic interventions.

📣 Leadership and Service

As the Secretary of the Youth Work Committee of the Shaanxi Pharmaceutical Society, Dr. Sun is responsible for event planning, academic coordination, and inter-organizational engagement. He has organized and delivered nine city-level seminars under the “Multidisciplinary Training Seminar on Drug Clinical Application and Management” program, contributing significantly to regional pharmaceutical education.

🏆 Awards and Recognition

Dr. Sun was honored as an Outstanding Worker by the Shaanxi Pharmaceutical Association. He also received the Third Prize in the “Medicine” TED Speech Competition organized by the Shaanxi Youth Pharmacist Alliance. His academic and public communication skills have been recognized both in scientific and professional platforms.

🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions

With a strong foundation in clinical pharmacology, academic research, and hospital-based pharmacy, Dr. Bao Sun continues to bridge the gap between laboratory research and bedside care. His future goals include contributing to personalized medicine, developing novel analgesics, and enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration in clinical research. His leadership in pharmaceutical education ensures that his influence will extend across both academic and healthcare domains.

📖Notable Publications

  1. A novel compound DBZ ameliorates neuropathic pain and anxiety-like behaviors in SNI mouse model: Role of PI3K/AKT/Fyn/NMDA signal pathway
    Authors: Bao Sun, Le Yang, Saiying Wang, et al.
    Journal: Under Review
    Year: Not yet published

  2. A Novel Compound DBZ Alleviates Chronic Inflammatory Pain and Anxiety-Like Behaviors by Targeting the JAK2-STAT3 Signaling Pathway
    Authors: Bao Sun, M. Wu, Y. Ru, et al.
    Journal: Journal of Biological Chemistry
    Year: 2025 (May 9)

  3. Development of a non-derivatized LC-MS/MS method for simultaneous quantification of ten neurotransmitters in five neuroinflammatory mouse models
    Authors: Bao Sun, Zhaodi Xia, Chen Wang, et al.
    Journal: Talanta Open
    Year: 2025

  4. A Rare Case of Biliary Cryptococcosis: Clinical Pharmacist Participation in Treatment and Pharmaceutical Care and Literature Review
    Authors: Bao Sun, Yingshuang Tang, Dan Chen, et al.
    Journal: Infection and Drug Resistance
    Year: 2023

  5. Hepatoprotective Role of Berberine on Doxorubicin-Induced Hepatotoxicity – Involvement of Cyp
    Authors: Bao Sun, Yue Yang, Mengzi He, et al.
    Journal: Current Drug Metabolism
    Year: 2020

 

Zhaodi Xia | Analytical Techniques | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Zhaodi Xia | Analytical Techniques | Best Researcher Award

Northwest University, China

👨‍🎓Profiles

🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Born in Longxi, Gansu, Ms. Zhaodi Xia has shown exceptional academic prowess throughout her educational journey. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Chinese Herbal Medicine at the Shanxi Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, followed by a Master’s in Modern Chinese Medicine. Currently, she is pursuing her Ph.D. in Chinese Medicine at Northwest University, with a specialized focus on Biotechnology, Metabolomics, and Transcriptomics. Her consistent academic performance earned her several prestigious honors, including First Class Academic Scholarships and National Encouragement Scholarships throughout her studies.

👩‍🔬 Professional Endeavors

Zhaodi Xia is actively engaged in numerous scientific projects and institutional collaborations. She has contributed to the Enterprise Innovation Platform and participated in various projects funded by the Shaanxi Provincial Key R&D Program and the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her roles have included project application, experimental task execution, and conclusive reporting. She is also familiar with drug development processes such as GCP certification, clinical trials, and animal modeling, specifically in studying conditions like sepsis and Alzheimer’s disease.

🧪 Contributions and Research Focus

Her research delves deep into the pharmacological and chemical characterization of traditional Chinese medicines, particularly Codonopsis pilosula, Panax ginseng, and Bupleurum chinense. Zhaodi has co-authored multiple publications, notably on immunomodulatory effects, multi-omics analysis, and comparative chemical profiling using UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS. Her expertise also extends to molecular techniques such as WB, QPCR, and immunohistochemistry, and she is proficient in analytical methods including HPLC and UPLC-MS.

📈 Impact and Influence

Zhaodi’s academic impact is evident from her multiple peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals like Biomedical Chromatography and Journal of Ethnopharmacology. She has helped uncover the pathogenesis of diseases such as Alzheimer’s and proposed novel models and compounds for their treatment. Her research has contributed significantly to the standardization and modernization of Chinese herbal medicine, especially in areas like quality evaluation, metabolomics, and prescription optimization.

📚 Academic Citations

Her notable articles include: “Immunomodulatory effects and multi-omics analysis of Codonopsis pilosula”, “Comparison of chemical constituents of Bupleurum marginatum and Bupleurum chinense using UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS”, and “Identification of Bupleurum and its confused products using ITS2 barcode”. These works have been cited in academic circles focusing on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), clinical pharmacology, and medicinal chemistry.

💻 Technical Skills

Ms. Xia possesses a solid foundation in both laboratory and computational skills. She is certified with the National Computer Level 2 and adept at using statistical and graphing tools like SPSS, GraphPad Prism, and Origin. She also has hands-on experience with commonly used research software, as well as AI-assisted search and integration technologies. Her technical capacity makes her a valuable contributor to data-intensive and cross-disciplinary research environments.

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience

Though primarily focused on research, Zhaodi Xia has demonstrated strong mentoring and presentation skills. She has received accolades such as the First Prize at the Postgraduate Innovation and Development Forum and Third Prize at the Shanghai Postgraduate Academic Forum. Her active involvement in academic conferences, including the Chinese Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine Information Annual Meeting, reflects her ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively.

🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions

Ms. Xia stands as a promising young scholar in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmaceutical Preparations. Her innovative work bridges classical ethnopharmacology and modern analytical techniques. She is well on her way to establishing a legacy in precision herbal therapy, personalized medicine, and multi-omics-driven drug discovery. With her strong foundation, excellent research record, and collaborative spirit, she is poised to make long-lasting contributions to the global advancement of herbal pharmacology and integrative medicine.

📖Notable Publications

  • Immunomodulatory effects and multi-omics analysis of Codonopsis pilosula
    Authors: Zhaodi Xia, Xia Liu, Liguo Tong, Han Wang, Mali Feng, Xiaohu Xi, Pan He, Xuemei Qin
    Journal: Biomedical Chromatography
    Year: 2021

 

  • Comparison of chemical constituents of Bupleurum marginatum var. stenophyllum and Bupleurum chinense DC. using UHPLC–Q‐TOF–MS based on a metabonomics approach
    Authors: Zhaodi Xia, et al.
    Journal: Biomedical Chromatography
    Year: 2021

 

  • Research progress on metabolomics in the quality evaluation and clinical study of Panax ginseng
    Authors: Zhaodi Xia, et al.
    Journal: Biomedical Chromatography
    Year: 2023