Mantosh Kumar Satapathy | Pharmacology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mantosh Kumar Satapathy | Pharmacology | Best Researcher Award

Mantosh Kumar Satapathy  | Taipei Medical University | Taiwan

Dr. Mantosh Kumar Satapathy, Ph.D., is a distinguished biomedical scientist, biotechnologist, pharmacologist, and tissue engineer based at Taipei Medical University, Taiwan, with extensive international experience in pharmacology, biomedical engineering, and nanobiotechnology. He earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering from Taipei Medical University, following an M.Tech. in Industrial Biotechnology and a Bachelor of Pharmacy, establishing a strong foundation in translational medical research. Dr. Satapathy has held postdoctoral and research fellow positions at leading institutions, leading projects on advanced nanodrug delivery systems, stem cell therapeutics, tissue engineering, and nanoformulation design, while supervising molecular biology laboratories and mentoring junior researchers. His research contributions include the development of stimuli-responsive nanocomposite hydrogels for orthopedic and skin tissue regeneration, engineering of nanocurcumin-based formulations for targeted therapies, and investigations into gene regulation and drug repurposing in cancer and skin pathologies. He has published extensively in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, contributed to international book chapters, co-invented a U.S. patent, and presented his work at global scientific conferences. Dr. Satapathy’s work has been recognized with multiple Outstanding Postdoctoral Researcher awards, and he actively serves as a peer reviewer, reflecting his leadership in the scientific community. He is a life member of professional organizations, has completed specialized research training in molecular diagnostics and biotechnology, and continues to advance interdisciplinary research that bridges fundamental science and clinical application, demonstrating exceptional impact in biomedical innovation.

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Featured Publications

1. Banerjee, P., Satapathy, M., Mukhopahayay, A., & Das, P. (2014). Leaf extract mediated green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from widely available Indian plants: Synthesis, characterization, antimicrobial property and toxicity analysis. Bioresources and Bioprocessing, 1(1), 3.

2. Satapathy, M. K., Yen, T. L., Jan, J. S., Tang, R. D., Wang, J. Y., Taliyan, R., & Yang, C. H. (2021). Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs): An advanced drug delivery system targeting brain through BBB. Pharmaceutics, 13(8), 1183.

3. Satapathy, M. K., & Das, P. (2014). Optimization of crystal violet dye removal using novel soil-silver nanocomposite as nanoadsorbent using response surface methodology. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2(1), 708–714.

4. Satapathy, M. K., Banerjee, P., & Das, P. (2015). Plant-mediated synthesis of silver-nanocomposite as novel effective azo dye adsorbent. Applied Nanoscience, 5(1), 1–9.

5. Satapathy, M. K., Nyambat, B., Chiang, C. W., Chen, C. H., Wong, P. C., Ho, P. H., … (2018). A gelatin hydrogel-containing nano-organic PEI–Ppy with a photothermal responsive effect for tissue engineering applications. Molecules, 23(6), 1256.

Laura Machin Galarza | Pharmacology | Young Scientist Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Laura Machin Galarza | Pharmacology | Young Scientist Award

Laura Machin Galarza | University of Havana | Cuba

Dr. Laura Machin Galarza is an Assistant Professor and Researcher at the Institute of Pharmacy and Foods, University of Havana, specializing in pharmaceutical sciences and parasitology. She holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Havana, where her academic journey has been marked by excellence and commitment to translational research. Dr. Machin has undertaken prestigious research stays at institutions in Austria, Germany, China, and Cuba, contributing to international collaborations focused on pharmacology, toxicology, and biopharmaceutical innovation. Her professional experience includes leadership in multidisciplinary projects exploring the antiprotozoal and antileishmanial potential of natural and synthetic compounds, advanced drug delivery systems, and pharmacological recycling strategies. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals such as Pharmaceuticals, Molecules, and Experimental Parasitology, demonstrating expertise in medicinal chemistry and drug development. Dr. Machin’s work has been recognized through contributions to award-winning research honored by the Cuban Academy of Sciences. She actively serves in academic editorial processes, participates in professional scientific societies, and holds certifications that reflect her dedication to research excellence, innovation, and scientific leadership in the field of pharmaceutical sciences.

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Featured Publications

1. B. Salehi, L. Machin, L. Monzote, J. Sharifi-Rad, S. M. Ezzat, M. A. Salem, et al., “Therapeutic potential of quercetin: new insights and perspectives for human health,” ACS Omega, vol. 5, no. 20, pp. 11849–11872, 2020.

2. B. Tamargo, L. Monzote, A. Piñón, L. Machín, M. García, R. Scull, W. N. Setzer, “In vitro and in vivo evaluation of essential oil from Artemisia absinthium L. formulated in nanocochleates against cutaneous leishmaniasis,” Medicines, vol. 4, no. 2, p. 38, 2017.

3. L. Machín, R. Nápoles, L. Gille, L. Monzote, “Leishmania amazonensis response to artemisinin and derivatives,” Parasitology International, vol. 80, p. 102218, 2021.

4. G. Geroldinger, M. Tonner, J. Quirgst, M. Walter, S. De Sarkar, L. Machín, et al., “Activation of artemisinin and heme degradation in Leishmania tarentolae promastigotes: a possible link,” Biochemical Pharmacology, vol. 173, p. 113737, 2020.

5. L. Machín, B. Tamargo, A. Piñón, R. C. Atíes, R. Scull, W. N. Setzer, L. Monzote, “Bixa orellana L. (Bixaceae) and Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants (Amaranthaceae) essential oils formulated in nanocochleates against Leishmania amazonensis,” Molecules, vol. 24, no. 23, p. 4222, 2019.