Pruteanu Lavinia-Lorena | Natural therapeutics | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr Pruteanu Lavinia-Lorena | Natural therapeutics | Best Researcher Award

Assistant professor, UTCN, Romania 

Dr. Lavinia-Lorena Pruteanu is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Biology, UTCN Cluj-Napoca, Romania. She specializes in health sciences, biomedical sciences, medicinal biochemistry, and nutrition. With a career spanning academia and research, Dr. Pruteanu has a strong focus on pharmaceutical sciences, drug discovery, and the application of bioinformatics in cancer research. She is a dedicated educator and mentor, supervising both bachelor’s and master’s students. Additionally, she has been involved in various international research projects, particularly in the fields of transcriptomics, natural products, and glioblastoma treatments. Her research contributions have been recognized globally.

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Education

Dr. Pruteanu holds a doctoral degree (Summa Cum Laude) in Chemistry with applications in biomedical life sciences, specializing in cheminformatics and bioinformatics. She also completed a Master’s degree in Clinical Chemistry and holds another Master’s degree in Nutrition and Quality of Life. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Cluj-Napoca and the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca.

Experience

Dr. Pruteanu has held multiple prominent research roles, including Senior Scientist at IOTA Pharmaceuticals (Cambridge, UK), where she led gene expression research on glioblastoma and cancer cell lines. As a postdoctoral researcher at IOTA Pharmaceuticals and the University of Cambridge, she worked on the development of drug banks and the analysis of gene expression data for drug discovery. Additionally, she has served as a visiting researcher at prestigious institutions such as King’s College London and the University of Lincoln. Her academic experience includes teaching health sciences and biomedical sciences at UTCN Cluj-Napoca, where she also supervises graduate and undergraduate research.

Research Interests

Dr. Pruteanu’s research interests span across pharmaceutical sciences, natural products, drug discovery, bioinformatics, and transcriptomics. She focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms of cancer treatments, particularly glioblastoma, and the effects of synthetic and natural products on gene expression in cancer cells. Her work also includes using data-driven approaches to discover novel therapeutic agents and examining the role of bioinformatics in the pharmaceutical and biomedical fields.

Awards

Dr. Pruteanu has received several prestigious awards, including the World Federation of Scientists Scholarship for her work on anti-inflammatory herbal actions. She was also a finalist in the “Student of the Year in Romania” competition (2015-2016) and received the Erasmus Scholarship for a research visit to the University of Cambridge. Furthermore, she has been recognized for her contributions to doctoral research mobility, including the POSDRU fellowship and the World Federation of Scientists Fellowship.

Publications Top Notes

Dr. Pruteanu has published numerous research articles in high-impact journals, contributing to the advancement of drug discovery and cancer research. Notable publications include:

Pruteanu L., et al. (2023) “Transcriptomic-based drug repurposing for glioblastoma treatment,” Cancer Research, DOI:10.1016/j.cancerres.2023.04.005, Cited by 24.

Pruteanu L., et al. (2022) “Fucoxanthin as a potential natural compound for cancer therapy,” Phytochemistry Reviews, DOI:10.1007/s11101-022-09723-9, Cited by 12.

Conclusion

 Dr. Pruteanu’s impressive track record in biomedical research, her leadership in significant scientific projects, and her continued commitment to advancing knowledge in the fields of drug discovery and cancer research make her a worthy candidate for the “Best Researcher” award. Her ability to work in diverse, high-impact academic settings, combined with her contributions to both applied and theoretical research, underscores her exceptional potential as a researcher and a leader in the scientific community. With continued focus on translating her research into broader applications, Dr. Pruteanu has the opportunity to make even more groundbreaking contributions to the field.

María José Jordán- Bueso | Medicinal Plants | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. María José Jordán- Bueso | Medicinal Plants | Best Researcher Award

Researcher, IMIDA/ Consejería de Agua, Agricultura y Pesca, Spain

Dr. María J. Jordán is an accomplished agricultural and food technology scientist with more than 20 years of experience in the fields of aromatic and medicinal plants. Her work focuses on the selection, application, and technological uses of these plants, particularly in enhancing the food industry through the incorporation of essential oils, volatile profiles, polyphenolic components, and antioxidant activities. She has contributed significantly to animal feed research and value-added foods, pioneering efforts in sustainable agricultural practices, and developing new applications for food technology. Her research has led to the establishment of international collaborations and several impactful scientific projects.

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Education

Dr. María J. Jordán holds a doctorate in Agricultural and Food Technology. She has gained substantial experience through both her predoctoral and postdoctoral research, where she focused on food aromatic profiles and the determination of aromatically active constituents. Her advanced training in food technology and aromatic plants has equipped her with the expertise necessary to lead groundbreaking research in the field.

Experience

Dr. Jordán has worked extensively on the adaptation of aromatic and medicinal plants for new applications in food technology. Since her appointment in 2002 as the coordinator for the research team at IMIDA (Institute for the Development of Agriculture in Arid Zones), she has spearheaded projects aimed at improving the agronomic conditions of aromatic plant cultivation and the development of added-value products. Dr. Jordán has been involved in breeding programs, including the selection and micropropagation of elite plants such as rosemary, Spanish sage, spikelavender, and red thyme, and has worked on incorporating distillation byproducts into animal feed. She has also led international collaborations with prestigious institutions like the USDA-ARS in Florida, and universities in Tunisia and Algeria.

Research Interests

Dr. Jordán’s research interests center around the use of aromatic and medicinal plants in food technology, focusing on essential oils, volatile profiles, and antioxidant properties. Her work investigates the agronomic adaptation of these plants to different environments and their applications in improving food quality. Additionally, she has worked on breeding programs for these plants and has explored their use in animal feeding to enhance nutritional value and sustainability.

Awards

Dr. Jordán’s work has been recognized with several honors throughout her career, including the Fulbright Fellowship at the USDA-ARS in Florida. Her innovative research has led to the development of an international patent for the use of rosemary extract from distillation byproducts in ruminant diets, showcasing her dedication to advancing agricultural science and food technology.

Publications Notes

Dr. María J. Jordán has published 95 scientific articles, all indexed in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR), with an impressive h-index of 34. Her research has been highly cited and has significantly contributed to the advancement of food science. She is also the author of one book and five book chapters. Notable publications include:

Jordán, M. J., et al. “Determination of optimal agronomic conditions for red thyme cultivation,” Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2008.

Jordán, M. J., et al. “Antioxidant properties of rosemary extracts for animal feed,” Food Chemistry, 2011.

Jordán, M. J., et al. “Development of value-added foods from medicinal plants,” Journal of Food Science, 2015.