Ms. Darasimi Olorunlowu | Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Darasimi Olorunlowu | Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Darasimi Olorunlowu, Genomac Institute Inc. Nigeria

Darasimi Racheal Olorunlowu is a highly motivated Anatomy graduate from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Nigeria, with a strong academic foundation and a CGPA of 4.17/5.00. With a deep passion for neurobiology and genomic research, particularly in the area of neurodegeneration, she has gained hands-on experience in histological techniques, molecular biology, and bioinformatics through her roles as a Research Assistant with the LAUTECH Neuroscience Group and as a current Research Intern at Genomac Institute Inc. Darasimi has also served as an academic tutor during her National Youth Service, where she mentored students in applied biology and neuroscience. Her technical proficiencies span PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, histological staining, neuroanatomical mapping, and data analysis using tools like R, SPSS, and GraphPad Prism. She is passionate about advancing knowledge in neuroscience and genomics and is committed to contributing meaningfully to cutting-edge biomedical research.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Darasimi Racheal Olorunlowu is a highly motivated and emerging researcher in the fields of neuroscience, genomics, and neurodegeneration, with a strong foundation in anatomy and biomedical research. Her dedication to understanding complex biological systems and her practical experience with advanced research methodologies make her a compelling candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

πŸŽ“ Education

  • Royalpath College, Akute, Lagos, Nigeria
    πŸ—“οΈ Jan 2013 – Aug 2016
    πŸ“œ Senior Secondary School Certificate
    πŸ“˜ Relevant Subjects: Mathematics, English, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

  • Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Nigeria
    πŸ—“οΈ Jan 2017 – Aug 2023
    πŸŽ“ Bachelor of Technology in Anatomy
    πŸ“Š CGPA: 4.17 / 5.00 (Equivalent: 3.63 / 4.00)
    🧠 Relevant Coursework: Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology, Neurobiochemistry, Histopathology, Pharmacology

πŸ’Ό Work & Research Experience

  • πŸ”¬ Research Intern – Genomac Institute Inc.
    πŸ—“οΈ Jan 2025 – Present
    🧬 Bioinformatics pipeline development, NGS analysis, R & Geneious usage, SPSS-based reports

  • πŸ“˜ Academic Tutor (NYSC)
    πŸ—“οΈ Nov 2023 – Oct 2024
    🎯 Taught applied biology & neuroscience, organized tutorials, and mentored students

  • πŸ§ͺ Research Assistant – LAUTECH Neuroscience Group
    πŸ—“οΈ Feb 2023 – Dec 2024
    🧠 Focus on neurodegeneration: histological staining, SPSS/SAS data analysis, literature review, presentations

  • 🧫 Undergraduate Researcher
    πŸ—“οΈ Jan 2022 – Mar 2022
    πŸ’Š Studied hepatotoxicity of antimalarial drugs, tissue analysis, ethical animal handling

  • πŸ₯ Histopathology Intern – LAUTECH Teaching Hospital
    πŸ—“οΈ Aug 2021 – Nov 2021
    πŸ” Assisted in dissecting and analyzing neurological tissues, neuropath slides examination

πŸ† Achievements, Awards & Honors

  • πŸ“š Co-authorship in Peer-Reviewed Journals
    βœ… Contributed to neuroscience manuscripts with literature analysis & data interpretation

  • πŸ“Š Advanced Data Analysis Skills
    πŸŽ–οΈ Proficient in SPSS, R, SAS, GraphPad for bio-data and neuroimaging interpretation

  • 🧠 Contributions to Neurodegeneration Research
    πŸ… Conducted studies identifying neural tissue alterations and therapeutic targets

  • πŸŽ“ Graduated with Honors
    🌟 Achieved a First Class/Upper Credit equivalent CGPA in a competitive Anatomy program

Publication Top Notes:

The socioeconomic impact of Lassa fever in Nigeria

Molecular mechanism underlying stress response and adaptation

In silico analysis of hub genes and regulatory networks implicates the putamen in non-motor Parkinson’s disease disorders

Unraveling the Complex Tapestry of Mental Stress: a Multifaceted Exploration of Pathways, Consequences, and Remedies

Neurogenomics contribution to neurodegenerative diseases

Discover Public Health

 

 

Mr. Yuxin Fang | Neural Engineering | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Yuxin Fang | Neural Engineering | Young Scientist Award 

Mr. Yuxin Fang, chongqing university, China

Yuxin Fang is a doctoral candidate at Chongqing University, specializing in surgical navigation technology. His research focuses on electric field-based surgical navigation, a novel approach that achieves real-time, three-dimensional localization with high precision. He has developed an innovative system that ensures surgical instrument positioning accuracy within 2mm in real tissues, offering a radiation-free and miniaturized solution for medical procedures. His contributions bridge computer science, biomedical engineering, and surgery, significantly advancing automated surgical platforms. With four SCI papers and active collaborations with institutions such as the University of Warwick, UK, and Southwest Hospital, China, Yuxin Fang is dedicated to enhancing surgical precision and medical technology.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for the Research for Young Scientist Award – Yuxin Fang

Yuxin Fang is a highly suitable candidate for the Research for Young Scientist Award based on his outstanding contributions to the field of surgical navigation and biomedical engineering. His research on electric field-based surgical navigation has led to an innovative system achieving real-time, 3D localization of surgical instruments within 2mm accuracy in real tissues. This breakthrough eliminates the need for radiation-based tracking and enhances the precision of automated surgeries, significantly impacting computer-aided surgery and biomedical instrumentation.

πŸŽ“ Education

  • Ph.D. Candidate (Pursuing) – Chongqing University, China πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³
    Field: Surgical Navigation, Biomedical Engineering, Computer-Aided Surgery

🏒 Work & Research Experience

  • Doctoral Researcher – Chongqing University πŸ₯
    • Developed electric field-based surgical navigation for real-time, 3D localization πŸ₯πŸ“‘
    • Designed a radiation-free, miniaturized system for high-precision surgical instrument positioning 🎯
    • Integrated system with automated surgical platforms for robotic-assisted procedures πŸ€–πŸ”¬
  • Research Collaborator
    • Department of Physics, University of Warwick, UK πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ πŸ”¬
    • Center of Critical Care Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, China πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ πŸ₯

πŸ† Achievements & Contributions

  • Published 6 peer-reviewed journal papers (SCI, Scopus) πŸ“šβœοΈ
  • Developed an innovative electric field-based surgical navigation system πŸ₯⚑
  • Contributed to 3 consultancy/industry projects πŸ—οΈπŸ’Ό
  • Editorial Appointment – International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology βœοΈπŸ“–
  • Worked on substation grounding network topology detection and corrosion diagnosis βš‘πŸ› οΈ

πŸ… Awards & Honors

  • Nominee for the Research for Young Scientist Award πŸ†πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬
  • Recognized for interdisciplinary research bridging biomedical engineering, computer science, and surgery πŸ€–πŸ§ 
  • Established key international research collaborations πŸŒπŸ”¬

Publication Top Notes:

An Electric Field Stereotaxis Method for Surgical Localization and Navigation of Solid Organs