Kwame Kumi Asare | Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

Published on 08/10/202508/10/2025 by Citation Awards

Kwame Kumi Asare | Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

University of Cape Coast | Ghana

Dr. Kwame Kumi Asare is a Ghanaian biomedical scientist, with roots in Effiduase Banko in the Ashanti Region. He holds a PhD in Medical Science (Infection Research) from Nagasaki University, Japan, an MPhil in Parasitology, and a BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. His research focuses on infectious and non-communicable diseases, with expertise in parasitic infections such as malaria and leishmaniasis. He currently serves as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, working on Plasmodium falciparum gametocytogenesis, and as a Hall Tutor at Valco and Alumni Halls, University of Cape Coast. He has held several academic and research positions at Nagasaki University, including Global Health Innovative Technology (GHIT) Postdoctoral Research Fellow, and continues as a Visiting Researcher. Dr. Kwame Kumi Asare teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in parasitology, molecular parasitic diseases, and research methods. He is an Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) Fellow and a recipient of multiple international fellowships in global health and leadership. Professionally, he is a member of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH), and the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG). Beyond academia, he contributes to scientific leadership through curriculum development, journal editorial work, and public health initiatives, including the establishment of research and vocational facilities supporting community development in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire.

Profile: Google Scholar | Orcid

Featured Publications

Boampong, J. N., Ameyaw, E. O., Aboagye, B., Asare, K., Kyei, S., Donfack, J. H., … & Nwaefuna, E. K. (2013). The curative and prophylactic effects of xylopic acid on Plasmodium berghei infection in mice. Journal of Parasitology Research, 2013(1), 356107.

Acquah, F. K., Obboh, E. K., Asare, K., Boampong, J. N., Nuvor, S. V., Singh, S. K., … & Theisen, M. (2017). Antibody responses to two new Lactococcus lactis-produced recombinant Pfs48/45 and Pfs230 proteins increase with age in malaria patients living in the Central Region of Ghana.Malaria Journal, 16(1), 306.

Amoah, L. E., Nuvor, S. V., Obboh, E. K., Acquah, F. K., Asare, K., Singh, S. K., … & Theisen, M. (2017). Natural antibody responses to Plasmodium falciparum MSP3 and GLURP(R0) antigens are associated with low parasite densities in malaria patients living in the Central Region of Ghana. Parasites & Vectors, 10(1), 395.

Afoakwah, R., Boampong, J. N., Egyir-Yawson, A., Nwaefuna, E. K., Verner, O. N., Asare, K., & Owusu, E. O. (2014). High prevalence of PfCRT K76T mutation in Plasmodium falciparum isolates in Ghana. Acta Tropica, 136, 32–36.

Anning, A. S., Dugbatey, A. A., Kwakye-Nuako, G., & Asare, K. K. (2019). Antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Enterobacteriaceae isolated from raw meat and Ghanaian coin currencies at Cape Coast metropolis, Ghana: The public health implication. The Open Microbiology Journal, 13(1), 138–145.

Opoku, Y. K., Asare, K. K., Ghartey-Quansah, G., Afrifa, J., Bentsi-Enchill, F., & Owusu-Dabo, E. (2022). Intestinal microbiome–rheumatoid arthritis crosstalk: The therapeutic role of probiotics. Frontiers in Microbiology, 13, 996031.

Asare, K. K., Boampong, J. N., Afoakwah, R., Ameyaw, E. O., Sehgal, R., & Brown, C. A. (2014). Use of proscribed chloroquine is associated with an increased risk of pfcrt T76 mutation in some parts of Ghana. Malaria Journal, 13(1), 246.

Pedro Luis Rodriguez Egea | Biological Sciences | Research Citation Excellence Award

Published on 15/06/202415/06/2024 by Citation Awards

Dr. Pedro Luis Rodriguez Egea | Biological Sciences | Research Citation Excellence Award

Research Professor at CSIC, Spain

Dr. Pedro Luis Rodriguez Egea is a distinguished Research Professor affiliated with the Institute of Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology (IBMCP) at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). His research primarily focuses on elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying the actions of plant hormones. With expertise in Molecular Biology (UNESCO code: 241502) and Genetics (UNESCO code: 240992), Dr. Rodriguez Egea’s work contributes significantly to understanding plant growth, stress responses, and biochemical pathways related to coenzyme biosynthesis.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from the University of Valencia in June 1989. Subsequently, he pursued his doctoral studies in Biological Sciences at the Severo Ochoa Center for Molecular Biology, affiliated with the Autonomous University of Madrid and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), completing his doctoral degree in 1994. This academic path reflects his comprehensive training in pharmaceutical sciences and his specialized research in biological sciences at prestigious institutions in Spain.

Professional Experience:

Dr. Pedro Luis Rodriguez Egea currently holds a position as a Research Professor at the Institute of Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology (IBMCP), part of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). His research is focused on molecular mechanisms of action of plant hormones.

Patents:

Dr. Pedro Luis Rodríguez Egea has contributed significantly to the field of agricultural biotechnology through his patents and utility models. One notable patent, WO2007088234, focuses on developing plants resistant to saline and water stress conditions. This innovation addresses critical agricultural challenges by enhancing the ability of plants to thrive in adverse environmental conditions, thereby potentially increasing crop yields and ensuring food security.Another patent, WO2009138535-A1 and its corresponding Spanish versions ES2334539-A1 and ES2334539-B1, involves the utilization of the enzyme phosphopantetheine-adenylyl transferase. This enzyme plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis of coenzyme A, contributing to improved plant growth, resistance to salt and osmotic stress, increased lipid reserves, and modification of amino acid content. These innovations not only advance agricultural productivity but also offer sustainable solutions for enhancing plant resilience and nutritional value. Dr. Pedro Luis Rodríguez Egea’s work underscores a commitment to pioneering research aimed at addressing global agricultural challenges and promoting sustainable farming practices. His patents highlight novel approaches to enhancing crop performance and resilience in the face of environmental stressors, thereby contributing significantly to the field of agricultural biotechnology and plant sciences.

📚Publications :

PlantACT! – how to tackle the climate crisis

Authors: Hirt, H., Al-Babili, S., Almeida-Trapp, M., Wulff, B.B.H., Young, I.M.

Journal: Trends in Plant Science

Year: 2023

Citations: 9

ABA inhibits myristoylation and induces shuttling of the RGLG1 E3 ligase to promote nuclear degradation of PP2CA

Authors: Belda-Palazon, B., Julian, J., Coego, A., An, C., Rodriguez, P.L.

Journal: Plant Journal

Year: 2019

Citations: 56

The plant ESCRT component FREE1 shuttles to the nucleus to attenuate abscisic acid signalling

Authors: Li, H., Li, Y., Zhao, Q., Wang, X., Gao, C.

Journal: Nature Plants

Year: 2019

Citations: 64

Wounding-Induced Stomatal Closure Requires Jasmonate-Mediated Activation of GORK K + Channels by a Ca 2+ Sensor-Kinase CBL1-CIPK5 Complex

Authors: Förster, S., Schmidt, L.K., Kopic, E., Kudla, J., Becker, D.

Journal: Developmental Cell

Year: 2019

Citations: 77

PYL8 mediates ABA perception in the root through non-cell-autonomous and ligand-stabilization–based mechanisms

Authors: Belda-Palazon, B., Gonzalez-Garcia, M.-P., Lozano-Juste, J., Bennett, M.J., Rodriguez, P.L.

Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

Year: 2018

Citations: 45

The Xerobranching Response Represses Lateral Root Formation When Roots Are Not in Contact with Water

Authors: Orman-Ligeza, B., Morris, E.C., Parizot, B., Beeckman, T., Draye, X.

Journal: Current Biology

Year: 2018

Citations: 84

The Cys-Arg/N-End Rule Pathway Is a General Sensor of Abiotic Stress in Flowering Plants

Authors: Vicente, J., Mendiondo, G.M., Movahedi, M., Gray, J.E., Holdsworth, M.J.

Journal: Current Biology

Year: 2017

Citations: 88

Structure of Ligand-Bound Intermediates of Crop ABA Receptors Highlights PP2C as Necessary ABA Co-receptor

Authors: Moreno-Alvero, M., Yunta, C., Gonzalez-Guzman, M., Rodriguez, P.L., Albert, A.

Journal: Molecular Plant

Year: 2017

Citations: 44

Root hydrotropism is controlled via a cortex-specific growth mechanism

Authors: Dietrich, D., Pang, L., Kobayashi, A., Takahashi, H., Bennett, M.J.

Journal: Nature Plants

Year: 2017

Citations: 169

Depletion of abscisic acid levels in roots of flooded Carrizo citrange (Poncirus trifoliata L. Raf. × Citrus sinensis L. Osb.) plants is a stress-specific response associated to the differential expression of PYR/PYL/RCAR receptors

Authors: Arbona, V., Zandalinas, S.I., Manzi, M., Rodriguez, P.L., Gómez-Cadenas, A.

Journal: Plant Molecular Biology

Year: 2017

Citations: 37

Nitin Patil | Systems Biology

Published on 13/12/202315/12/2023 by Citation Awards

Mr. Nitin Patil: Leading Researcher in Systems Biology

present: Lab Demonstrator, TU Dublin, Ireland

🎉🏆 Congratulations, Mr. Nitin Patil, 🏆🎉 Your outstanding achievement in winning the Best Researcher Award from Citation Awards is a testament to your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly excellence. Your impact on the field is truly remarkable, and your commitment to advancing knowledge is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done! 🌟👏👨‍🔬

Mr. Nitin Patil, an 2022-present: Lab Demonstrator, TU Dublin, Ireland, stands as a distinguished academic and researcher in the domain of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Ramanomics. Holding a PhD in Shedding light on cellular function: Combining kinetic, mechanistic modeling approaches with label-free microspectroscopic imaging (CYTOMECHSPEC) from FOCAS Research Institute, TU Dublin, their professional journey exemplifies dedication and expertise.🧑‍🔬

Professional Profiles:

Education:

PhD (2022-25): FOCAS Research Institute, TU Dublin (2nd year) Project: Shedding light on cellular function: Combining kinetic, mechanistic modeling approaches with label-free microspectroscopic imaging (CYTOMECHSPEC). Skills: Kinetic/stationary biochemical assays, vibrational/optical spectroscopy, cell culture, numerical modeling, chemometrics.

Experience:

2022-present: Lab Demonstrator, TU Dublin, Ireland 2021 (5 months): Junior Research Fellow, IISER Pune, India Project: Identifying consensus genome sequences for similarity-expressing proteins to uncouple transcription and translation in bacteria (Caulobacter crescentus). Skills: Microbiology, molecular biology techniques, computational techniques for genomic data analysis.

Areas of Specialization:

Microbiology, Bioprocessing, Systems Biology (Metabolomics & Fluxomics), Bioinformatics, Biochemistry.

Peer Reviewer & Academic Engagements:

Citations by: 8 documents

h-index: 1

Publications: 3 documents indexed in Scopus

Research Focus:

The research focus of Nitin Patil, currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the FOCAS Research Institute, TU Dublin, is centered around shedding light on cellular function. His project, titled “Combining kinetic, mechanistic modeling approaches with label-free microspectroscopic imaging (CYTOMECHSPEC),” aims to delve into the intricacies of cellular processes using a multidisciplinary approach.

Key elements of his research focus include:

Techniques Employed: Kinetic and stationary biochemical assays. Vibrational and optical spectroscopy. Label-free microspectroscopic imaging. Modeling Approaches: Utilizing numerical modeling for a comprehensive understanding of cellular dynamics. Application of chemometrics for data analysis. Project Overview: Investigating cellular functions through a combination of kinetic and mechanistic modeling. Integrating label-free microspectroscopic imaging techniques for in-depth analysis. Application Areas: Understanding cellular processes at a molecular level. Contributing to advancements in the field of systems biology.

Selective Publications (JOURNALS):

Insights into the Polyhydroxybutyrate biosynthesis in Ralstonia
solanacearum using 13C tracers and comparative genome analysis. published date: 2021

Monitoring and modelling the dynamics of cellular glycolysis pathway: A review and future perspectives. published date: December 2022

Monitoring and modelling the glutamine metabolic pathway: A review and future perspectives. published date: 2023

Kinetic modelling of the cellular metabolic responses underpinning in vitro glycolysis assays.
Under review