Rayan Almahdi | Clinical pharmacy research | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Rayan Almahdi | Clinical pharmacy research | Best Researcher Award 

Pharmacist | Not yet | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Rayan Malik Suliman Almahdi is a qualified pharmacist with experience in both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, demonstrating strong capability in safe medication management and evidence-based practice. He holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Omdurman Islamic University, with training that strengthened his foundation in pharmacotherapy, patient safety, and drug information systems, supported by professional registration in Saudi Arabia and Sudan. His clinical experience includes medication reconciliation, verification of physician orders, sterile IV preparation, antimicrobial stewardship, adverse drug reaction reporting, and controlled-substance handling, with practice exposure in major hospital environments. He has also contributed to community pharmacy services through patient counseling, chronic disease support, and regulatory-compliant dispensing. His research interests focus on medication adherence, chronic disease management, diabetes care, pharmacovigilance, and improving pharmacist-led interventions within resource-limited healthcare systems. Committed to ongoing professional development, he has completed certifications in life support, pain management, oncology-related training, and participated in regional scientific conferences, reflecting his dedication to maintaining clinical competency and advancing pharmaceutical care.

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Featured Publications

Almahdi, R. (2024). The impact of clinical pharmacist diabetes education on medication adherence in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: An interventional study from Khartoum, Sudan. Journal of Personalized Medicine, 14(1), Article 74.

 

Ahcene Boumendjel | Medicinal Chemistry | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Prof. Ahcene Boumendjel | Medicinal Chemistry | Outstanding Scientist Award 

Full Professor | Grenoble Alpes University | France

Prof. Ahcène Boumendjel recognized for his expertise in natural products and innovative drug design. He leads research within the Laboratoire Radiopharmaceutiques Biocliniques in the Faculty of Medicine, focusing on transforming plant-derived compounds into promising therapeutic candidates targeting cancer, viral infections, and bacterial diseases. A highly accomplished medicinal chemist with extensive expertise in natural products and small-molecule drug discovery, known for advancing therapeutic development across oncology, antiviral, and antibacterial applications. Their research integrates organic synthesis, phytochemistry, and hit-to-lead optimization to convert bioactive natural compounds into potent and selective drug candidates. Serving in senior academic and research leadership roles, they oversee medicinal chemistry programs, guide multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to curriculum development in pharmaceutical sciences. Their international research experience has strengthened collaborations in translational chemistry and innovative molecular design. With 5,897 citations by 4,277 documents, an output of 154 scientific publications, and an h-index of 45, their work reflects significant global influence and sustained scientific impact. In addition to multiple patents and invited conference presentations, they have supervised numerous doctoral, postdoctoral, and international researchers, fostering talent in advanced chemical and pharmaceutical research. Their ongoing contributions continue to bridge fundamental chemical discovery with therapeutic innovation, supporting progress in healthcare through the exploration, optimization, and development of bioactive natural product scaffolds.

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Featured Publications

New players from the old chalcone scaffold: Synthesis, identification, and characterization of new potent ABCG2 inhibitors. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.

Garcinia kola nuts: A molecular cocktail for skin care. Molecules.

Aurones as new modulators of hypoxia inducible factor-1 (HIF-1) to prevent cardiac cell death. Results in Chemistry.

Assembly of detergents with highly branched dicarboxylate clamps for membrane protein studies. ChemistryOpen.

Photoisomerization of azobenzene-extended charybdotoxin for the optical control of Kv1.2 potassium channel activity. Angewandte Chemie International Edition.

Ligand-based drug discovery leveraging state-of-the-art machine learning methodologies exemplified by Cdr1 inhibitor prediction. Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling.

Aida ZAABTIA | Chemistry | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Aida ZAABTIA | Chemistry | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Aida ZAABTIA  | University of Gabes Faculty of Sciences of Gabes | Tunisia

Dr. Aida Zaabtia is an emerging researcher affiliated with the Université de Gabès in Gabes, Tunisia, with a developing academic footprint in environmental and electrochemical engineering. Her work focuses primarily on advanced wastewater treatment technologies, with particular expertise in coagulation–flocculation and electro-Fenton processes. With two published documents and three citations recorded in Scopus, she has contributed to improving sustainable methodologies for treating challenging industrial effluents such as olive mill wastewater—a major environmental concern in Mediterranean regions. Her recent publication in the Journal of Applied Electrochemistry highlights her use of experimental design methodologies to optimize treatment efficiency, demonstrating a strong commitment to data-driven environmental solutions. Although early in her career, her research interests span water purification, electrochemical processes, and environmental sustainability. Her collaborative work with co-authors reflects her active participation in interdisciplinary research aimed at addressing regional and global environmental challenges.

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Featured Publications

Zaabtia, A., Ba, M., & Ammar, S. Treatment of olive mill wastewater by coagulation–flocculation and electro-Fenton processes: application of the experimental design methodology. Journal of Applied Electrochemistry.

Zaabtia, A., Ba, M., Ben Amara, M., & Ammar, S. Application of a Box-Behnken design to the optimization of margin processing conditions by the electro-Fenton process on different anodes using solar energy. Journal of Power Sources.

Ebrahim sourilaki | Genetics | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Ebrahim sourilaki | Genetics | Editorial Board Member

Phd of Plant Genetic and Breeding | Dept. of Crop Production & Genetic Engineering Faculty of Agricultural Sciences P.O. Box: 41635-1314 University of Guilan Rasht | Iran

Dr. Ebrahim Souri Laki, Ph.D., is a plant scientist specializing in plant production, genetic improvement, and agronomic trait analysis, with a research focus on quinoa and rice. Affiliated with the Department of Plant Production and Genetic Engineering at the University of Guilan, Iran, his work integrates field evaluations, genotype–environment interaction studies, and molecular marker–based analyses to enhance crop performance. He has contributed to advancements in identifying superior quinoa genotypes, assessing grain yield stability across diverse environments, and uncovering SSR markers linked to key agronomic and morpho-phenological traits. His publications in journals such as Cereal Research, Frontiers in Plant Science, Scientific Reports, and Agriculture highlight his expertise in trait association studies, genetic variability assessment, and the development of improved crop lines. Through collaborative, data-driven research, Souri Laki aims to support sustainable agriculture, improve crop resilience, and develop high-yielding cultivars suited to Iran’s diverse agro-climatic conditions.

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Featured Publications

Evaluation of important agronomic traits related to yield and identification of superior quinoa genotypes
Souri Laki, E., Rabiei, B., Jokarfard, V., Marashi, H., & Börner, A.
Cereal Research, 12(1), 99-114.

Stability and adaptability of grain yield in quinoa genotypes in four locations of Iran
Jokarfard, V., Rabiei, B., Souri Laki, E., & Börner, A.
Frontiers in Plant Science, 15, 1487106.

Association study of morpho-phenological traits in quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) using SSR markers
Souri Laki, E., Rabiei, B., Marashi, H., Jokarfard, V., & Börner, A.
Scientific Reports, 14(1), 5991.

Evaluation of Genotype × Environment Interactions in Quinoa Genotypes (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.)
Souri Laki, E., Rabiei, B., Jokarfard, V., Shahbazi Miyangaskari, M., Marashi, H., & others.
Agriculture, 15(5), 515.

Association analysis of grain yield and yield components in quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) using SSR markers
Rabiei, B., Marashi, H., Jokarfard, V., & Börner, A.

MOHAMMAD AMIN HEJAZI | Biotechnology | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. MOHAMMAD AMIN HEJAZI | Biotechnology | Editorial Board Member 

Director General of Food Biotechnology Research Institute | Agricultural Biotechnology Resarch Institute of Iran | Iran

Mohammad Amin Hejazi is a biotechnology researcher affiliated with the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran and academically trained at Wageningen University & Research. He has an extensive publication record with 93 documents, 2,523 citations across 2,109 citing documents, and an h-index of 28. His research spans microbial biotechnology, algal bioengineering, probiotic science, and food and environmental bioprocessing. Hejazi has made significant contributions to optimizing microalgae such as Dunaliella for enhanced production of nutraceutical fatty acids, including DHA, supporting sustainable biotechnological applications. His work also explores biochemical and molecular responses of algal isolates under varying environmental conditions, informing industrial cultivation strategies. In food biotechnology, he has improved gluten-free bread quality using sourdoughs fermented by autochthonous Lactobacillus strains. Hejazi’s expertise further includes the identification and characterization of halophilic and probiotic bacteria, employing clustering and heat-map analyses to select strains with desirable properties. Additionally, he has contributed to wastewater treatment advancements through algal-based removal of nitrate and phosphate, supported by optimization and computational fluid dynamics modeling. His multidisciplinary research integrates microbial systems to advance health, food, and environmental technologies.

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Featured Publications

Gharekhani, M., Nami, Y., Aalami, M., & Hejazi, M. A. (n.d.). Sourdoughs fermented by autochthonous Lactobacillus strains improve the quality of gluten‐free bread. Food Science & Nutrition.

Hosseinzadeh Gharajeh, N., Valizadeh, M., Dorani, E., & Hejazi, M. A. (n.d.). Dunaliella sp. ABRIINW-I1 as a cell factory of nutraceutical fatty acid pattern: An optimization approach to improved production of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Chemical Engineering and Processing – Process Intensification.

Nami, Y., Gharekhani, M., Aalami, M., & Hejazi, M. A. (n.d.). Sourdoughs fermented by autochthonous Lactobacillus strains improve the quality of gluten-free bread [Preprint].

Hosseinzadeh Gharajeh, N., Valizadeh, M., Dorani, E., & Hejazi, M. A. (n.d.). Biochemical profiling of three indigenous Dunaliella isolates with main focus on fatty acid composition towards potential biotechnological application. Biotechnology Reports.

Khan, S. A., Zununi Vahed, S., Forouhandeh, H., Tarhriz, V., Chaparzadeh, N., Hejazi, M. A., Jeon, C. O., & Hejazi, M. S. (n.d.). Halomonas urmiana sp. nov., a moderately halophilic bacterium isolated from Urmia Lake in Iran. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology.

Sooyoung Kim | Molecular Biology | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Sooyoung Kim | Molecular Biology | Editorial Board Member

Industry | US Neurophth Therapeutics (Ex-) | United States

Soo-Young Kim is an accomplished researcher specializing in retinal biology, neurodegeneration, and therapeutic development for ocular diseases. He holds a PhD in Medicine from Korea University and has extensive experience across academia and industry, including positions at UC Irvine, Neurophth Therapeutics, ExosomePlus, Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute, and the National Eye Institute. His research focuses on retinal development, age-related macular degeneration, and neovascularization, with significant contributions to understanding photoreceptor synapse formation, retinal degeneration models, and inflammatory pathways in pathological neovascularization. Kim has authored numerous publications in high-impact journals, advancing both basic science and translational applications in ophthalmology. His work combines molecular, cellular, and whole-mount techniques to elucidate disease mechanisms and support drug evaluation, reflecting a strong commitment to bridging experimental research with therapeutic innovation.

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Featured Publications

Kim, S.-Y., Park, C. H., Moon, B.-H., & Seabold, G. K. Murine Retina Outer Plexiform Layer Development and Transcriptome Analysis of Pre-Synapses in Photoreceptors. Life, 14(9), 1103.

Moon, B.-H., Kim, Y., & Kim, S.-Y. Twenty Years of Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Therapeutics in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatment. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(16), 13004.

Kim, S.-Y., & Qian, H. Comparison between sodium iodate and lipid peroxide murine models of age-related macular degeneration for drug evaluation—a narrative review. Annals of Eye Science, 7, Article 25.

Kim, S.-Y., Zhao, Y., Kim, H.-L., Oh, Y., & Xu, Q. Sodium iodate-induced retina degeneration observed in non-separate sclerochoroid/retina pigment epithelium/retina whole mounts. Annals of Eye Science, 7, Article 27.

Lee, S.-J., & Kim, S.-Y. Mouse Sclerochoroid/RPE/Retina posterior eyeball staining and Whole Mounts. BIO-PROTOCOL, 11(15), e3872.

Kim, S.-Y. Inflammatory pathways in pathological neovascularization in retina and choroid: a narrative review on the inflammatory drug target molecules in retinal and choroidal neovascularization. Annals of Eye Science, 6, Article 4.

Seema Nath | Structural Biology | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Seema Nath | Structural Biology | Editorial Board Member 

Research Scientist | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | United States

Seema Nath is an emerging multidisciplinary plant scientist whose research spans plant physiology, proteomics, lipidomics, food composition, and agricultural biotechnology. Her recent work, including contributions to Plant Physiology, investigates cytosolic- and membrane-localized pathways of oxidized indole-3-acetic acid formation and their regulatory role in developmental auxin transients, advancing understanding of hormone-mediated plant growth processes. She has also explored the structural and biochemical diversity of rubber particle membrane domains through integrated proteomic and targeted lipidomic analyses in guayule, contributing valuable insights into natural rubber biosynthesis. Beyond plant physiology, Seema has examined nutritional and chemical differences between aromatic and non-aromatic rice varieties from Brazil, highlighting how planting time influences bioactive compound profiles important for food quality and health value. Her work in phytopathology further includes investigating the roles of tzs and idi genes of Agrobacterium rhizogenes in adventitious root formation, offering implications for plant–microbe interactions and biotechnology applications. Collectively, Seema Nath’s research reflects strong expertise in molecular plant biology, crop quality assessment, and applied agricultural sciences, with contributions that support advances in sustainable crop production and plant developmental biology.

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Featured Publications

Jenness, M., Tayengwa, R., House, L., Cao, S., Ramos Báez, R., Nath, S., Pritchard, C. A., Sharma, A., Mergner, J., Rivière, F., et al. Cytosolic- and membrane-localized oxidized indole-3-acetic acid formation regulates developmental auxin transients. Plant Physiology.

Nath, S. Proteomic and targeted lipidomic analyses of fluid and rigid rubber particle membrane domains in Guayule. Plants.

Nath, S. Comparison of chemical and nutritional compositions between aromatic and non-aromatic rice from Brazil and effect of planting time on bioactive compounds. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis.

Nath, S. Examining the role of tzs and idi genes of Agrobacterium rhizogenes on adventitious roots formation. Phytopathology. (Conference paper)

Esmail El-Fakharany | Biotechnology | Editorial Board Member

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Prof Dr. Esmail El-Fakharany | Biotechnology | Editorial Board Member 

research institute | city of scientific research and technological applications | Egypt

Esmail Mohammed El-Fakharany is a researcher at the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, known for impactful contributions in virology, protein research, biotechnology, and biochemistry. His work spans antiviral mechanisms, bioactive natural compounds, and biomedical materials. He has extensively studied lactoferrin from multiple species, revealing its potential to inhibit pathogenic viruses, including its ability to reduce hepatitis C virus infectivity in various cell lines. El-Fakharany has also explored antiviral properties of camel milk proteins, casein, and mushroom-derived enzymes, demonstrating their potential roles in preventing viral entry and inducing apoptosis in infected cells. Beyond virology, he contributes to biomaterials research, including developing electrospun nanofibers and polyvinyl alcohol–hyaluronic acid membranes for wound healing. His work further extends to nanotechnology through the synthesis and evaluation of biologically derived platinum nanoparticles with antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidiabetic, and catalytic applications. El-Fakharany’s interdisciplinary research continues to advance understanding of natural antiviral agents, therapeutic biomolecules, and innovative biomedical materials.

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Featured Publications

El-Gendi, H., Saleh, A. K., Badierah, R., Redwan, E. M., El-Maradny, Y. A., … El-Fakharany, E. M. A comprehensive insight into fungal enzymes: structure, classification, and their role in mankind’s challenges. Journal of Fungi, 8(1), 23.

Hussein, Y., El-Fakharany, E. M., Kamoun, E. A., Loutfy, S. A., Amin, R., Taha, T. H., … El-Magd, M. A. Electrospun PVA/hyaluronic acid/L-arginine nanofibers for wound healing applications: Nanofibers optimization and in vitro bioevaluation. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 164, 667–676.

Redwan, E. M., Uversky, V. N., El-Fakharany, E. M., & Al-Mehdar, H. Potential lactoferrin activity against pathogenic viruses. Comptes Rendus Biologies, 337(10), 581–595.

El-Fakharany, E. M., Sánchez, L., Al-Mehdar, H. A., & Redwan, E. M. Effectiveness of human, camel, bovine, and sheep lactoferrin on the hepatitis C virus cellular infectivity: Comparison study. Virology Journal, 10(1), 199.

El-Fakharany, E. M., Haroun, B. M., Ng, T., & Redwan, E. M. Oyster mushroom laccase inhibits hepatitis C virus entry into peripheral blood cells and hepatoma cells. Protein and Peptide Letters, 17(8), 1031–1039.

Fahmy, A., Kamoun, E. A., El-Eisawy, R., El-Fakharany, E. M., Taha, T. H., … Mo, X. Poly(vinyl alcohol)-hyaluronic acid membranes for wound dressing applications: Synthesis and in vitro bio-evaluations. Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society, 26(7), 1466–1474.

Almahdy, O., El-Fakharany, E. M., Ehab, E. L. D., Ng, T. B., & Redwan, E. M. Examination of the activity of camel milk casein against hepatitis C virus (genotype-4a) and its apoptotic potential in hepatoma and hela cell lines. Hepatitis Monthly, 11(9), 724.

Georges Nemer | Molecular Biology | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Georges Nemer | Molecular Biology | Editorial Board Member 

Professor | Hamad Bin Khalifa University | Qatar

Dr. Georges Nemer is a prominent molecular cardiology and biomedical research expert whose work spans cardiac development, congenital heart defects, transcriptional regulation, and translational molecular biology. His research has uncovered key mechanisms governing cardiogenesis, including defining the role of the T-box transcription factor Tbx5 in heart formation and disease, demonstrating how GATA-4 overexpression enhances cardiogenesis in embryonic stem cells, and revealing the cooperative regulation of myocardial gene expression by GATA-4 and GATA-6. Dr. Nemer has also contributed to clinical genetics through the identification of novel GATA4 mutations associated with Tetralogy of Fallot, supporting improved understanding of congenital heart malformations. Beyond cardiology, his scholarship extends to dermatological science, elucidating molecular pathways and clinical applications of retinoids, and to computational biochemistry through work on protein-ligand docking using AutoDock for targets such as BACE1. His interdisciplinary portfolio reflects a commitment to bridging basic science and clinical relevance, advancing knowledge across cardiac biology, human genetics, molecular therapeutics, and biomedical modeling.

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Featured Publications

Bruneau, B. G., Nemer, G., Schmitt, J. P., Charron, F., Robitaille, L., Caron, S., …
(2001). A murine model of Holt-Oram syndrome defines roles of the T-box transcription factor Tbx5 in cardiogenesis and disease. Cell, 106(6), 709–721.

Grépin, C., Nemer, G., & Nemer, M. (1997). Enhanced cardiogenesis in embryonic stem cells overexpressing the GATA-4 transcription factor. Development, 124(12), 2387–2395.

Charron, F., Paradis, P., Bronchain, O., Nemer, G., & Nemer, M. (1999). Cooperative interaction between GATA-4 and GATA-6 regulates myocardial gene expression. Molecular and Cellular Biology, 19(6), 4355–4365.

Khalil, S., Bardawil, T., Stephan, C., Darwiche, N., Abbas, O., Kibbi, A. G., …
(2017). Retinoids: A journey from the molecular structures and mechanisms of action to clinical uses in dermatology and adverse effects. Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 28(8), 684–696.

Nemer, G., Fadlalah, F., Usta, J., Nemer, M., Dbaibo, G., Obeid, M., & Bitar, F. (2006). A novel mutation in the GATA4 gene in patients with Tetralogy of Fallot. Human Mutation, 27(3), 293–294.

El-Hachem, N., Haibe-Kains, B., Khalil, A., Kobeissy, F. H., & Nemer, G. (Year unavailable). AutoDock and AutoDockTools for protein-ligand docking: Beta-site amyloid precursor protein cleaving enzyme 1 (BACE1) as a case study. Neuroproteomics: Methods and Protocols, 391–403.

Francesco Asnicar | Genomics | Editorial Board Member

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Assist Prof Dr. Francesco Asnicar | Genomics | Editorial Board Member 

Assistant Professor | Department CIBIO, University of Trento | Italy

This researcher has made influential contributions to microbiome data science, advancing both computational tools and biological discovery across human-associated microbial ecosystems. Their work includes leading the development of QIIME 2, a reproducible, interactive, and scalable platform that has become a cornerstone for modern microbiome analysis. They also contributed to uncovering extensive, previously unexplored human microbiome diversity by analyzing over 150,000 genomes from global metagenomes, highlighting how age, geography, and lifestyle shape microbial variation. In addition, their involvement in the creation of bioBakery 3 has enabled integrated taxonomic, functional, and strain-level profiling of complex microbial communities, improving the precision of microbiome research. Their studies further extend to understanding early-life microbiome development, demonstrating how mother-to-infant microbial transmission from multiple body sites influences the maturation of the infant gut microbiome. Collectively, their research bridges methodological innovation and biological insight, deeply shaping current knowledge of microbial diversity, function, and transmission.

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Featured Publications

Bolyen, E., Rideout, J. R., Dillon, M. R., Bokulich, N. A., Abnet, C. C., Al‑Ghalith, G. A., … Caporaso, J. G. Reproducible, interactive, scalable and extensible microbiome data science using QIIME 2. Nature Biotechnology, 37(8), 852–857.

Pasolli, E., Asnicar, F., Manara, S., Zolfo, M., Karcher, N., Armanini, F., Beghini, F., Manghi, P., Tett, A., Ghensi, P., Collado, M. C., Rice, B. L., DuLong, C., Morgan, X. C., Golden, C. D., Quince, C., Huttenhower, C., & Segata, N. Extensive unexplored human microbiome diversity revealed by over 150,000 genomes from metagenomes spanning age, geography, and lifestyle. Cell, 176(3), 649–662.e20.

Beghini, F., McIver, L. J., Blanco‑Míguez, A., Dubois, L., Asnicar, F., Maharjan, S., Mailyan, A., Manghi, P., Scholz, M., Thomas, A. M., Valles-Colomer, M., Weingart, G., Zhang, Y., Zolfo, M., Huttenhower, C., Franzosa, E. A., & Segata, N. Integrating taxonomic, functional, and strain-level profiling of diverse microbial communities with bioBakery 3. eLife, 10, e65088.

Ferretti, P., Pasolli, E., Tett, A., Asnicar, F., Gorfer, V., Fedi, S., Armanini, F., … Segata, N. Mother-to‑infant microbial transmission from different body sites shapes the developing infant gut microbiome. Cell Host & Microbe, 24(1), 133–145.e5.