Mohaddeseh Ebrahimi-Ghiri | Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohaddeseh Ebrahimi-Ghiri | Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohaddeseh Ebrahimi-Ghiri | Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award | Faculty member | University of Zanjan | Iran 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohaddeseh Ebrahimi-Ghiri is an accomplished Iranian behavioral neuroscientist whose academic and research career centers on understanding the complex neurobiological mechanisms underlying learning and memory, anxiety, fear conditioning, depression, sleep deprivation, and reward processes, and she has significantly contributed to translational research involving animal models of neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, hepatic encephalopathy, and Alzheimer’s disease while also advancing experimental electrophysiology techniques such as patch-clamp recording. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohaddeseh Ebrahimi-Ghiri completed her B.S. in Biology at Shiraz University in 2002, followed by an M.S. and Ph.D. in Animal Physiology at Kharazmi University, Tehran, where her graduate research explored dopaminergic and opioidergic mechanisms in reward, motivation, and morphine-related behaviors, guided by leading neuroscientists Dr. Parvin Rostami and Dr. Mohammad-Reza Zarrindast. Professionally, she began her academic path as a teaching scholar and laboratory instructor at the University of Zanjan, later joining the Department of Biology as an Assistant Professor in 2013 and advancing to Associate Professor in 2019, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in biological sciences and behavioral neuroscience. Her mentoring contributions extend to pharmacology programs at Tehran University of Medical Sciences and cognitive neuroscience programs at the Institute for Cognitive Science Studies. Her research interests encompass behavioral neuroscience, emotional regulation, fear circuitry, neuropharmacology, electrophysiological mechanisms, and disease modeling, and she possesses strong research skills in neurobehavioral testing, psychopharmacology, neurochemical pathway analysis, animal surgery, disease induction models, memory assessment paradigms, and advanced electrophysiological recording. Throughout her career, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohaddeseh Ebrahimi-Ghiri has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals across behavioral neuroscience, psychopharmacology, and neurobiology, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary scientific advancement. She has been recognized for her sustained research productivity, impactful collaborations, and contributions to understanding brain–behavior relationships in both normal and pathological states. With a strong combination of teaching excellence, research innovation, and academic leadership, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohaddeseh Ebrahimi-Ghiri continues to expand her scientific footprint by addressing emerging questions in neural circuitry, emotional processing, and neuropharmacological interventions. In conclusion, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohaddeseh Ebrahimi-Ghiri’s academic trajectory, diverse research competencies, and continued dedication to neuroscience education underscore her role as a distinguished scholar whose work contributes significantly to advancing neurobehavioral science and developing potential therapeutic insights for neurological and psychiatric conditions.

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Kaouthar Louati | Neuroscience | Excellence in Research Award

Kaouthar Louati | Neuroscience | Excellence in Research Award

Dr Kaouthar Louati, University of Monastir, Tunisia

Dr. Kaouthar Louati is a distinguished researcher and analytical chemist 🎓🧪 with a doctoral degree in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Monastir, Tunisia 🇹🇳. She has made substantial contributions to pharmaceutical sciences through over 15 high-impact publications 📚, two book contributions 📘, and collaborative projects in Tunisia and the UK 🇬🇧. Her work focuses on toxicoproteomics, redox proteomics, and stability studies of pharmaceuticals 💊. Dr. Louati is affiliated with prestigious institutions including the University of Nottingham, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, and multiple pharmaceutical laboratories 🏥🔬. Known for her meticulous method validation, drug impurity analysis, and environmental toxicology studies 🌿⚗️, she has emerged as a key figure in analytical method development and toxicological risk assessment. With deep academic commitment and a passion for pharmaceutical innovation 💡, she continues to impact the global scientific community and serves as a role model for women in STEM 👩‍🔬🌍.

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Education

Dr. Louati’s academic journey is rooted in excellence 🌟. She earned her Doctorate in Analytical Chemistry (2019–2024) 🧪 from the University of Monastir, Tunisia, with very honorable distinction 🎓. Previously, she completed a Master’s in Medicaments’ Research and Development (2009–2010) 🧬 and a Diploma in Doctor of Pharmacy (2008–2009), both with high honors 🏅. Her early academic path included a Diploma in Pharmacy (2002–2007) with a very good grade 🧑‍⚕️ and a Mathematics Baccalaureate (2002) with very honorable mention 🧠➕➖. Throughout her education, she displayed strong scientific aptitude, particularly in pharmaceutical formulation, analytical chemistry, and medical science fundamentals 💉📘. This rich academic foundation positioned her to excel in multidisciplinary pharmaceutical research, bridging clinical applications with laboratory innovation 🧫🔍.

Experience

Dr. Louati has extensive experience in academia, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry 🏥🏭. Since 2020, she has served as a Doctor Pharmacist and Associate Researcher at the University of Monastir’s Laboratory of Pharmacology and Drug Development 🔬, and at the Habib Bourguiba University Hospital in both the pharmaceutical and pathological anatomy departments 🧑‍⚕️🧫. She also contributed internationally at the University of Nottingham and Royal Derby Hospital, UK (2020–2023) 🇬🇧. From 2010 to 2015, she worked in UNIMED and PHARMACARE Laboratories, where she developed generic drugs, validated analytical methods, and ensured product compliance with international pharmacopeias 💊📈. Her expertise spans method validation (ICH Q2R1), stress testing, impurity profiling, and regulatory documentation ✍️📑. Her collaborative approach and technical leadership across diverse settings underscore her excellence as both a researcher and pharmaceutical scientist 🌍🧪.

Awards and Honors

Dr. Kaouthar Louati has earned academic distinction throughout her career, including “Very Honorable” mentions for both her doctoral and master’s studies 🏅📘. She was recognized for producing highly cited research and has published over 15 peer-reviewed articles and 2 books in respected international journals and editions 📚🌐. Her contributions to method development, toxicological evaluation, and environmental health have received national and international attention 🧬🌍. Her scientific rigor earned her opportunities to collaborate with global institutions such as the University of Nottingham, reflecting peer recognition and trust in her expertise 🤝🔬. Her work on toxicoproteomics and pharmaceutical impurities has made significant impacts on public health research and regulatory science 🌡️⚗️. Dr. Louati’s continued academic excellence, innovation, and mentorship potential position her as a prime candidate for the Best Researcher Award 🏆🎖️.

Research Focus

Dr. Louati’s research is at the forefront of analytical chemistry, toxicoproteomics, and pharmaceutical sciences 🔍🧪. She focuses on validating and developing robust analytical methods to detect drug impurities, residual solvents, and degradation products, essential for drug stability and safety studies 💊📈. Her work in toxicoproteomics includes assessing oxidative stress and protein damage induced by environmental toxins like pesticides using cutting-edge techniques like Nano-UHPLC-MS/MS and 2D-SDS-PAGE 🌿🧬. She also pioneers method development for anti-epileptic drug monitoring and anabolic steroid detection for doping control 🧠💪. Her integration of redox biology and pharmacological analytics strengthens both environmental health surveillance and clinical pharmacology 🌎🏥. Dr. Louati’s unique blend of expertise bridges fundamental research with real-world applications, significantly contributing to public health, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory standards 🌐📊.

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A Shotgun Proteomic-Based Approach with a Q-Exactive Hybrid Quadrupole-Orbitrap High-Resolution Mass Spectrometer for the Assessment of Pesticide Mixture-Induced Neurotoxicity on a 3D-Developed Neurospheroid Model from Human Brain Meningiomas: Identification of Trityl-Post-Translational Modification