Dr. Muhammad Tariq | Animal Reproduction | Research Excellence Award

Ph.D Scholar | College of Animal Science and Technology | China

Muhammad Tariq, a dedicated researcher and Ph.D. candidate at the College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, specializes in animal science with core expertise in animal genetics, molecular parasitology, and molecular biology. He holds an MPhil in Zoology from Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences with specialization in advanced biological techniques and aquatic toxicology, and a BS in Zoology from Bahauddin Zakariya University, where he gained a strong foundation in genetics, microbiology, physiology, and environmental sciences. His professional experience includes extensive laboratory and research work involving DNA and RNA extraction, PCR amplification, gel electrophoresis, microscopy, protein analysis, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and animal handling, contributing to multidisciplinary projects focused on parasitic diseases, reproductive physiology, livestock health, and sustainable aquaculture. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications addressing heat stress, reproductive biology, parasitic prevalence, molecular diagnostics, aquatic toxicology, and nanoparticle applications, and has contributed several book chapters on veterinary vaccines, mRNA technologies, livestock genetics, and CRISPR-based improvement. His academic achievements are further strengthened by active participation in international research collaborations, scholarly contributions to reputable journals, and commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. At the end of his profile, his research metrics reflect growing global impact, with 53 citations, an h-index of 4, and an i10-index of 3.

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Featured Publications

Tariq M*, Heat Stress and Its Impact on Corpus Luteum (CL) Function and Reproductive Efficiency in Mammals: A Critical Review. Reproductive Sciences, Accepted.

Tariq M*, Prevalence of trypanosomiasis caused by Trypanosoma evansi in domestic ruminants from Southern Punjab, Pakistan. [Journal], Accepted.

Tariq M*, Assessment of Babesia spp. prevalence in various domestic animals across Southern Punjab, Pakistan. Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2024, 84, e277636.

Tariq M*, Melatonin Modulates Necroptosis and Enhances Antioxidant Defense during PGF-Induced Luteal Regression in Heat-Exposed Rats. Pakistan Veterinary Journal, 2025, 45(1).

Tariq M*, Phytoestrogens Modulate Bovine GPCRs and Regulate Reproductive Functions in Animals. Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 2025, 60(3), e70033.

Tariq M*, FOXM1 Inhibits SUV39H1 to Regulate the CSE/H₂S Pathway in Promoting Ferroptosis of Gastric Cancer Cells. Pakistan Veterinary Journal, 2025, 45(1).

Tariq M*, Cryptosporidium Infection in Goats: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Diagnostic Techniques. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2024, 11, 1498682.

Tariq M*, Growth performance and antioxidant status of freshwater carp under brackish water rearing. Aquaculture, 2025, 596, 741691.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bing Yao | Genetics | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Nanjing Medical University | China

Dr. Bing Yao is a Professor and Deputy Director of the Experimental Teaching Center at Nanjing Medical University, specializing in tumor biology with a focus on metal-dependent cell death and epigenetic regulation mechanisms in cancer. He earned his Ph.D. from the School of Life Sciences at Nanjing University, where he developed a strong foundation in molecular biology and cancer genetics. Dr. Yao has led multiple research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and other national programs, advancing understanding of molecular pathways driving tumor resistance and progression. His pioneering studies on ferroptosis, cuproptosis, and chromatin modification have been published in leading international journals, including Cancer Cell, Advanced Science, Cell Reports, Genome Medicine, and Molecular Cancer, where he has served as senior or corresponding author. In recognition of his outstanding scientific achievements, he has received numerous honors such as the Jiangsu Provincial Science and Technology Award, the Youth Science and Technology Talent Support Program, and the Excellent Young Backbone Teacher Award under the “Qinglan Project.” Dr. Yao is also actively involved in academic mentorship, guiding students who have won multiple national and international innovation awards. His editorial roles, professional memberships, and certifications further reflect his leadership and commitment to advancing biomedical research and education in oncology and molecular medicine.

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Featured Publications

Bing Yao*, PRMT1-mediated H4R3me2a recruits SMARCA4 to promote colorectal cancer progression by enhancing EGFR signaling. Genome Med., 2021, 13(1), 71.

Bing Yao*, CircEZH2/miR133b/IGF2BP2 aggravates colorectal cancer progression via enhancing the stability of m6A-modified CREB1 mRNA. Mol. Cancer, 2022, 21(1), 140.

Bing Yao*, KMT2D-mediated H3K4me1 recruits YBX1 to facilitate triple-negative breast cancer progression through epigenetic activation of c-Myc. Clin. Transl. Med., 2024, e1573.

Bing Yao*, The circSPON2/miR-331-3p axis regulates PRMT5, an epigenetic regulator of CAMK2N1 transcription and prostate cancer progression. Mol. Cancer, 2022, 21(1), 119.