Lixian Wu Wu | Pharmacology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Lixian Wu Wu | Pharmacology | Best Researcher Award

Vice Dean at Fujian Medical University, China.

Dr. Lixian Wu 🎓 is an accomplished pharmacologist from Fujian, China, with over 20 years of experience in anticancer drug research 💊. Her groundbreaking work includes DNA repair mechanisms 🧬, tumor microenvironment interactions 🧫, and PROTAC-based drug design 🧪. A distinguished researcher and mentor, she has led multiple national projects 📑, secured five patents 📘, and published influential scientific papers 📚. As a doctoral advisor, she has guided numerous Ph.D. and master’s students 🎓. Dr. Wu’s dedication to innovation and excellence has earned her the title of Fujian Provincial High-Level Talent 🌟.

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Dr. Lixian Wu

Dr. Lixian Wu is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award due to her sustained excellence in anticancer pharmacology research, innovative drug discovery, and academic mentorship over the past two decades. Her ability to translate complex molecular mechanisms into potential therapeutic strategies—such as PROTAC-based compounds and immune-targeted therapies—demonstrates a deep and ongoing commitment to impactful, high-quality science. She has also contributed significantly to China’s biomedical innovation ecosystem through patents, national-level research leadership, and talent cultivation.

🎓 Education & Experience

  • 🎓 Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Medicine – Fujian Medical University, China

  • 🧪 Master’s Degree (M.D.) in Pharmacology – Fujian Medical University

  • 🧬 Ph.D. in Pharmacology – Fujian Medical University

  • 🧠 20+ years of research experience in anticancer pharmacology

  • 🧑‍🏫 Doctoral Tutor mentoring 8 Ph.D. and 20 Master’s students

  • 📋 Principal Investigator for 4 National Natural Science Foundation projects

📈 Professional Development 

Dr. Wu has continually advanced her professional journey through innovative research and academic leadership 🌐. She has synthesized and screened high-efficacy anticancer compounds via PROTAC technology 🧪, explored immune-based cancer therapy through NKT cell modulation 🔬, and discovered novel feedback loops in DNA repair pathways 🧬. She remains actively engaged in national-level scientific funding programs 📑 and contributes to the field through patents and impactful publications 📚. Her mentorship has nurtured the next generation of pharmacologists 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬, enhancing China’s scientific landscape. Her evolving research and professional expertise position her as a thought leader in oncology drug discovery 🌟.

🧪 Research Focus Category

Dr. Wu’s research primarily centers on anticancer pharmacology 💊, particularly the molecular mechanisms of cancer progression and therapy 🧬. Her work targets DNA repair pathways, unveiling the regulatory roles of NF-kB and PARP1 in tumor survival 🔍. She also explores the tumor microenvironment, focusing on the immune system’s role in fighting cancer, especially through NKT cells 🧫. Leveraging PROTAC technology, she has developed degradation-based drug strategies with high therapeutic potential ⚗️. Her multi-dimensional approach places her research at the crossroads of immunopharmacology, molecular biology, and drug design, making a significant impact on cancer therapeutics 🔬.

🏅 Awards and Honors

  • 🏆 Fujian Provincial High-Level Talent recognition

  • 📑 Principal Investigator of 4 National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) grants

  • 🧪 Holder of 5 Chinese Invention Patents in anticancer drug development

  • 📚 Author of several influential SCI-indexed research papers

  • 🎓 Mentor to 8 Ph.D. and 20 Master’s students

Publication Top Notes

🧬 Amiloride reduces fructosamine-3-kinase expression to restore sunitinib sensitivity in renal cell carcinomaiScience (2024) | Cited by: 1

💊 Ferroptosis boosted oral cancer photodynamic therapy by carrier-free Sorafenib-Ce6 self-assembly nanoparticlesJournal of Controlled Release (2024) | Cited by: 22

🔬 Discovery of X10g as a selective PROTAC degrader of Hsp90α protein for treating breast cancerEuropean Journal of Medicinal Chemistry (2023) | Cited by: 5

🧪 Synthesis of Novel Dual Target Inhibitors of CDK12 and PARP1 and Their Antitumor Activities in HER2-Positive Breast CancersACS Omega (2023) | Cited by: 3

Conclusion

Dr. Lixian Wu exemplifies the qualities of a Best Researcher Award recipient through her innovative research, national and international impact, and mentorship leadership. Her contributions to anticancer drug design and her role in shaping China’s research capacity place her in the top tier of biomedical researchers. She is not only a leader in her field but also a beacon for emerging scientists in pharmacology.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kyeong Soo Kim | Pharmaceutics Awards | Excellence in Research

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kyeong Soo Kim | Pharmaceutics Awards | Excellence in Research

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kyeong Soo Kim  , Gyongsang National University/Dept. of Pharmaceutical Engineering , South Korea

Kyeong Soo Kim is an accomplished researcher and academic based in the Republic of Korea. He currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering at Gyeongsang National University. Dr. Kim earned his Ph.D. in Pharmacy from Hanyang University, where he specialized in the development of novel controlled release formulations for fenofibric acid. His research interests span nanotechnology applications for poorly water-soluble drugs, improved pharmaceutical technologies for controlled release dosage forms, inhaled drug delivery systems, and dermal drug delivery systems. Prior to his current position, he held roles as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Mississippi and as a Principal Scientist at Hanmi Pharm. Co., Ltd., where he gained extensive experience in formulation and process development. Dr. Kim’s expertise includes designing oral and parenteral dosage forms, conducting preformulation studies, and utilizing advanced techniques such as solid dispersion, spray drying, and lipid-based formulations to enhance drug delivery efficacy. He is actively involved in research and has contributed significantly to the field through his publications and professional engagements.

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🎓Education:

Kyeong Soo Kim is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of pharmacy, currently holding the position of Associate Professor at Gyeongsang National University in the Republic of Korea. He completed his Ph.D. in Pharmacy at Hanyang University from March 2011 to August 2015, under the guidance of Professor Han-Gon Choi, Ph.D. His doctoral research focused on the development of innovative controlled release formulations for fenofibric acid. Prior to his doctoral studies, he earned a Master of Science in Pharmacy at Chungbuk National University from March 2002 to August 2004, where his research investigated the depigmenting effects and mechanisms of piperlonguminine derived from Piper longum. Kyeong Soo Kim began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, also from Chungbuk National University, completed from March 1998 to February 2002. His educational background underscores his expertise in pharmaceutical sciences, particularly in drug delivery systems and formulation development.

 🏢Work Experience:

Kyeong Soo Kim is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering at Gyeongsang National University in the Republic of Korea, a position he has held since September 2017. Prior to joining Gyeongsang National University, Dr. Kim served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, USA, from September 2016 to August 2017. Before his time in the United States, he worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Laboratory of Industrial & Physical Pharmacy at Hanyang University, Republic of Korea, from September 2015 to August 2016. Dr. Kim’s extensive professional experience also includes a significant tenure as a Principal Scientist and Team Manager at the Pharmaceutical R&D Center of Hanmi Pharm. Co., Ltd., Republic of Korea, where he contributed from August 2004 to November 2014. His career path highlights his expertise in pharmaceutical engineering, drug delivery systems, and research leadership in both academic and industrial settings.

Publication Top Notes:

  • “Improved bioavailability and high photostability of methotrexate by spray-dried surface-attached solid dispersion with an aqueous medium” by Giri, B.R., Kim, J.S., Park, J.H., … Choi, H.G., Kim, D.W.
    • Journal: Pharmaceutics, 2021, 13(1), pp. 1–14, 111
    • Citations: 36
  • “Nitration of protein phosphatase 2A increases via Epac1/PLCε/CaMKII/HDAC5/iNOS cascade in human endometrial stromal cell decidualization” by Lee, S.Y., Lee, Y.Y., Choi, J.-S., … Park, S.-Y., Han, J.-S.
    • Journal: FASEB Journal, 2020, 34(11), pp. 14407–14423
    • Citations: 2
  • “Development of Novel d-Cycloserine Tablet with Improvement of Drug Stability and Dissolution-Equivalence to the d-Cycloserine-Loaded Commercial Hard Capsule” by Kim, J.S., Choi, Y.J., Woo, M.R., … Jin, S.G., Choi, H.-G.
    • Journal: Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society, 2020, 41(6), pp. 603–608
    • Citations: 3
  • “Enhanced Chemical Stability of D-Cycloserine via Tablet Form Containing Magnesium Oxide as an Alkali Stabilizer” by Kim, J.S., Lee, S.M., Kim, D.S., … Jin, S.G., Choi, H.-G.
    • Journal: Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society, 2020, 41(1), pp. 10–14
    • Citations: 1
  • “Self-microemulsifying drug delivery system (SMEDDS) for improved oral delivery and photostability of methotrexate” by Kim, D.S., Cho, J.H., Park, J.H., … Choi, H.-G., Kim, D.W.
    • Journal: International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2019, 14, pp. 4949–4960
    • Citations: 61