Feng-shan Gao | Animal immunology | Best Research Article Award

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Prof. Dr. Feng-shan Gao | Animal immunology | Best Research Article Award

Dalian University | China

Prof. Dr. Feng-shan Gao is an accomplished researcher in preventive veterinary medicine whose work spans viral immunology, molecular virology, antigen presentation, host–pathogen interactions, and the development of diagnostic and vaccine-related tools for major animal infectious diseases. His scholarly contribution focuses strongly on swine and feline viral pathogens, with a special emphasis on foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV), porcine circoviruses, African swine fever virus, and coronaviruses. Through extensive structural biology research, he has identified novel cytotoxic T lymphocyte epitopes, reconstructed swine leukocyte antigen (SLA) protein complexes, characterized antigen-peptide binding mechanisms, and applied crystallographic and computational modeling tools to explore immune recognition pathways. His research further extends to molecular diagnostics, including duplex fluorescence qPCR assays, genomic characterization of pathogenic viruses, immune-evasion mechanisms, and comparative studies of animal coronaviruses with emerging human viruses. His contributions are published in leading journals such as Cell Research, PLoS Biology, Gene, Virulence, Heliyon, Virus Research, Veterinary Research, and BMC Veterinary Research. Feng-shan Gao has authored 30 Scopus-indexed documents, accumulating 466 Scopus citations from 423 citing documents, with an h-index of 10. On Google Scholar, his citation count is substantially higher (commonly exceeding Scopus metrics), reflecting his wide scientific impact and interdisciplinary collaborations across immunology, virology, and structural biology. His research continues to advance the understanding of viral pathogenesis and T-cell immunity, contributing valuable knowledge for vaccine design and antiviral development. This strong record of high-impact publications, structural immunology breakthroughs, collaborative contributions to viral research, and increasing citation metrics positions him as a prominent candidate for a Best Research Article Award, particularly in fields related to veterinary immunology, structural virology, and molecular diagnostics.

Publication Profile

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Featured Publications

  • Li, Z., Brecher, M., Deng, Y. Q., Zhang, J., Sakamuru, S., Liu, B., … Gao, F. (2017). Existing drugs as broad-spectrum and potent inhibitors for Zika virus by targeting NS2B-NS3 interaction. Cell Research, 27(8), 1046-1064.

  • Green, C. M., Li, Z., Smith, A. D., Novikova, O., Bacot-Davis, V. R., Gao, F., … Belfort, M. (2019). Spliceosomal Prp8 intein at the crossroads of protein and RNA splicing. PLoS Biology, 17(10), e3000104.

  • Gao, Y. Y., Wang, Q., Li, H. W., Zhang, S., Zhao, J., Bao, D., … Gao, F. S. (2024). Genomic composition and pathomechanisms of porcine circoviruses: A review. Virulence, 15(1), 2439524.

  • Gao, Y. Y., Zhang, Z. H., Sang, C. J., Han, Y., Cao, Y. D., Tang, Y., … Gao, F. S. (2025). A new strategy to identify naturally presenting SLA-I bound peptides derived from the O serotype of foot-and-mouth disease virus. Animals, 15(21), 3097.

  • Gao, F. S., Zhai, X. X., Jiang, P., Zhang, Q., Gao, H., Li, Z. B., … Zhang, Z. H. (2018). Identification of two novel FMDV cytotoxic T lymphocyte epitopes that can bind six SLA-I proteins. Gene, 653, 91-101.

 

Muhammad Tayyab Khan | Veterinary Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Muhammad Tayyab Khan | Veterinary Medicine | Best Researcher Award

University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Swat | Pakistan

Academic Background

Dr. Muhammad Tayyab Khan holds a PhD in Theriogenology from the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore, where he conducted pioneering research on optimizing semen extenders and laparoscopic artificial insemination in Lohi sheep. He also earned an MPhil in Theriogenology from the same institution and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree with first-class distinction. His academic training has provided a solid foundation in reproductive physiology, clinical veterinary sciences, and advanced reproductive technologies in small ruminants. According to Google Scholar, he has a total of 22 citations across multiple publications, with an h-index of 3 and an i10-index of 1. On Scopus, his research outputs are similarly recognized, reflecting contributions to high-impact journals and a consistent record of peer-reviewed work.

Research Focus

Dr. Muhammad Tayyab Khan research is centered on improving animal fertility and reproductive efficiency using advanced reproductive technologies. He specializes in sheep reproduction, including sperm biology, estrous synchronization, laparoscopic insemination, and cryopreservation techniques, with a focus on understanding and enhancing fertility outcomes in small ruminants.

Work Experience

Dr. Muhammad Tayyab Khan currently serves as an Assistant Professor in Theriogenology at the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Swat, where he supervises clinical cases, trains students, and conducts applied research. He has also worked as a visiting lecturer at UVAS Lahore, teaching obstetrics and genital diseases while providing practical hands-on training in reproductive diagnostics and treatments. He contributed as a research fellow on a PARC-funded project, optimizing semen cryopreservation and artificial insemination techniques for improving reproductive potential in sheep, gaining extensive experience in field trials, project management, and dissemination of educational materials to local veterinarians and breeders.

Key Contributions

Dr. Muhammad Tayyab Khan has successfully optimized sheep semen cryopreservation using antioxidants and energy supplements, improving post-thaw sperm quality. His work established effective protocols for laparoscopic artificial insemination and identified critical factors influencing fertility outcomes, including body condition, parity, and hormonal treatments. He has published multiple peer-reviewed manuscripts and produced educational booklets to share knowledge with practitioners, significantly contributing to livestock productivity research in subtropical climates.

Awards & Recognition

Dr. Muhammad Tayyab Khan has been recognized through competitive fellowships, including selection under the Prime Minister Youth Training Scheme and the Punjab Educational Endowment Fund for his academic excellence. His achievements highlight his commitment to advancing veterinary reproductive science and promoting knowledge transfer among practitioners and breeders.

Professional Roles & Memberships

Dr. Muhammad Tayyab Khan is an active member of the veterinary academic community, collaborating with colleagues in clinical and research settings. He supervises student research projects, contributes to curriculum development, and participates in conferences, workshops, and seminars to advance the field of animal reproduction.

Profile

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Featured Publications

Khan, M. T., Khan, M. I. R., Ahmad, E., Yousaf, M. R., & Oneeb, M. (2023). Synergistic effect of extracellular adenosine triphosphate and quercetin on post-thaw quality and fertilization potential of Lohi ram sperm. Cryobiology, 113, 104593.

Muhammad Tayyab Khan, M. I. R. K., Akhtar, M. S., Ahmad, E., & [others]. (2024). Optimising laparoscopic artificial insemination in Lohi sheep: Effects of timing, sperm concentration and body condition on fertility outcome in subtropical climates. Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 59(9), 8.

Khan, M. T., Khan, M. I. R., Yasmin, T., Khan, G. S., & Riaz, A. (2024). Effect of ginseng on blood lipid profile, testosterone level and epididymal sperm quality of aged BALB/C mice. Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 1–7.

Khan, M. T., Ahmad, E., Husnain, A., Yousaf, M. R., Oneeb, M., & Ahmad, T. (2024). Factors influencing pregnancy rate and loss after laparoscopic artificial insemination with frozen–thawed semen in Lohi sheep under sub-tropical conditions. Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 59(5), e14579.

Akhtar, M., Ahmad, E., Naseer, Z., Akhtar, M. S., Ahmad, T., Hussain, T., & Khan, M. T. (2023). Osmotic tolerance and freezability of Beetal goat sperm during breeding and non-breeding seasons.

Impact Statement / Vision

Dr. Muhammad Tayyab Khan aims to translate cutting-edge reproductive technologies into practical solutions for improving livestock productivity and health. His vision is to enhance fertility outcomes, support sustainable animal production, and contribute to food security by bridging laboratory innovations with field applications.