Fadi Aldeek | Analytical Chemistry Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Fadi Aldeek | Analytical Chemistry Award | Best Researcher Award

Principal Scientist II at Altria Client Services LLC, United States

Dr. Fadi Aldeek is a seasoned scientist with expertise in analytical and organic chemistry. Currently, he serves as the Principal Scientist II at Altria Center for Research and Technology. With a Ph.D. in Chemistry/Materials Science from the University of Lorraine, France, and postdoctoral fellowships from Florida State University and the University of Lorraine, Dr. Aldeek has a rich academic background. He has received multiple awards for his outstanding contributions to the field and has published extensively on topics related to analytical methods and product development.

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Education 📖

Dr. Aldeek holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry/Materials Science from the University of Lorraine, France (2007-2010). He completed postdoctoral fellowships at Florida State University, USA (2011-2014), and the University of Lorraine, France (2010-2011). He also earned an M.S. in Molecular and Supramolecular Chemistry (2005-2007) and a B.S. in Chemistry (2001-2005) from the University of Strasbourg, France.

Professional Experience 💼

Currently, Dr. Aldeek serves as the Principal Scientist II at Altria Center for Research and Technology, Richmond, Virginia, USA (2018-Present). Previously, he worked as a Senior Scientist Group Leader at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories PSS Insourcing Solutions, Richmond, Virginia, USA (2017-2018) and as an Adjunct Professor of Chemistry at Tallahassee Community College, Florida, USA (2016-2017).

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Aldeek’s research interests include analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, and product development. He has focused on method development and validation for the determination of nicotine release from tobacco products, as well as the analysis of residues and metabolites in food products.

Awards 🏆

  • Superlative Service Award, Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, 2018
  • Poster Award, NACRW Annual Meeting, 2016
  • Speaker Award, First Science Day of the Florida Department of Agriculture, 2015
  • Best Ph.D. Prize in Lorraine, France, 2011
  • Most Outstanding Contribution, INRS Occupational Health Research International Conference, 2011

Publications Top Notes 📄

Salting-Out-Assisted Liquid-Liquid Extraction Method for the Determination of Nicotine from Oral Traditional and Innovative Tobacco Products Using UPLC-MS/MS, 2023,

Method Development and Applications for Reduced-Risk Products, 2022, 1 Citation

Dissolution testing of nicotine release from OTDN pouches: Product characterization and product-to-product comparison, 2021, 15 Citations

Method development and validation of dissolution testing for nicotine release from smokeless tobacco products using flow-through cell apparatus and UPLC-PDA, 2020, 16 Citations

Limited persistence of residues and metabolites in fruit and juice following penicillin trunk infusion in citrus affected by Huanglongbing, 2019, 18 Citations

Accurate Quantitation and Analysis of Nitrofuran Metabolites, Chloramphenicol, and Florfenicol in Seafood by Ultrahigh-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry: Method Validation and Regulatory Samples, 2018, 42 Citations

Dr. Sanaz Ahmadi | Immunology and Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sanaz Ahmadi | Immunology and Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sanaz Ahmadi, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research, Iran

Sanaaz Ahmadi Ghazal Dasht, born on June 23, 1980, in Shahroud, is a married individual with two children. She holds a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences specializing in Medical Immunology from Mashhad University, where she completed her doctoral thesis on the production of the protease-1HTLV protein in Pichia pastoris for potential therapeutic applications in HTLV-related diseases. With 15 years of professional experience, she is currently affiliated with the Center for Research on Bloodborne Infections at the University Jihad Daneshgahi Khorasan Razavi in Mashhad. Sanaaz has a Master’s degree in Animal Biology with a focus on Physiology from Payam Noor University in Isfahan and a Bachelor’s degree in General Biology for Teachers from Sabzevar University. Her research during her master’s studies explored the impact of collagen type I on cellular growth and differentiation in culture environments. Sanaaz’s educational journey also includes investigating cartilage repair in a rabbit ear model during her bachelor’s studies. Additionally, she has demonstrated proficiency in language, obtaining a score of 73 in the MSRT language exam in 2015.

🌐 Professional Profiles :

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📚 Education:

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Medical Sciences, Mashhad University, Immunology, 1401
  • 🎓 M.Sc. in Biology (Animal Physiology), Payam-e-Noor University, Isfahan, 1385
  • 🎓 B.Sc. in Education (Biology), Sabzevar University, 1381

🔬 Research Projects:

  • 📝 Ph.D. Project: Production of HTLV-1 Protease Protein Linked to Human IgG1 Fcγ in Pichia Pastoris for In Vitro and In Vivo Inhibition Studies in Mouse Models.
    • 🧑‍🔬 Supervisor: Dr. Seyed Abdolrahim Rezaei
  • 📝 M.Sc. Project: Investigating the Effect of Type I Collagen on Cellular Growth and Differentiation in Culture Medium.
    • 🧑‍🔬 Supervisor: Dr. Mohsen Fattahi Najafi
  • 📝 B.Sc. Project: Study on Cartilage Repair in Rabbit Ear Model.
    • 🧑‍🔬 Supervisor: Dr. Naser Mahdavi Shahr i

🌐 Research Interests :

Sanaaz Ahmadi Ghazal Dasht has a profound passion for her research, focusing particularly on HTLV-1 (Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Type 1) and ATLL (Adult T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma). Her expertise lies in exploring the intricate connections between HTLV-1 and the development of ATLL, striving to unravel the complexities of these viral-induced malignancies. With a commitment to understanding the underlying mechanisms, her work holds the potential to contribute significantly to advancements in the field of oncovirology.

Publications Top Notes  :

  1. High Prevalence of HTLV-I Infection in Mashhad, Northeast Iran: A Population-Based Seroepidemiology Survey
    • Published in the Journal of Clinical Virology (2011)
    • Cited by 192
  2. Human T Lymphotropic Virus Type I (HTLV-I) Oncogenesis: Molecular Aspects of Virus and Host Interactions in Pathogenesis of Adult T Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma (ATL)
    • Published in the Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences (2013)
    • Cited by 76
  3. The Prevalence of Hepatitis B Antigen-Positivity in the General Population of Mashhad, Iran
    • Published in Hepatitis Monthly (2011)
    • Cited by 60
  4. Prevalence, Genotypes and Phylogenetic Analysis of Human Papillomaviruses (HPV) in Northeast Iran
    • Published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases (2021)
    • Cited by 23
  5. T Regulatory Markers Expression in Unexplained Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion
    • Published in The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine (2016)
    • Cited by 20