Béchir Béjaoui | Bioinformatics | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Béchir Béjaoui | Bioinformatics | Editorial Board Member

Researcher | National Institute of Marine Sciences and Technologies | Tunisia

Prof. Béchir Béjaoui is a distinguished marine and environmental scientist affiliated with the National Institute of Marine Sciences and Technologies (INSTM) in Carthage, Tunisia. His research primarily focuses on coastal and marine ecosystem dynamics, climate change impacts, and the application of advanced modeling and machine learning techniques to assess and manage aquatic environments. Over his career, Dr. Béjaoui has authored 34 scientific publications, collectively cited more than 1,130 times across 954 documents, reflecting his strong academic influence and the global relevance of his research. His work integrates remote sensing, numerical modeling, and ecological indicators to evaluate trophic states, water quality, and biodiversity in sensitive environments, such as the Ichkeul Lake Ramsar sanctuary—a UNESCO biosphere reserve and a critical wetland ecosystem in North Africa. Dr. Béjaoui’s studies, including the development of innovative models such as the TRIX-XGBoost Trophic Model and data-driven approaches for forecasting environmental change, provide valuable insights into sustainable wetland management under anthropogenic and climatic pressures. With over 180 international collaborators, his research reflects a strong commitment to multidisciplinary and cross-institutional cooperation, enhancing the global understanding of marine system resilience. His contributions extend beyond academia to inform environmental policy, conservation planning, and adaptive management strategies, bridging the gap between scientific research and socio-environmental decision-making. Through his sustained scholarly output and leadership in marine ecosystem modeling, Dr. Béjaoui continues to play a pivotal role in advancing data-driven sustainability solutions in the Mediterranean and beyond.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publications

1. Béjaoui, B., … (2025). TRIX-XGBoost Trophic Model for assessing the trophic status of Ichkeul Lake, a Ramsar sanctuary in Northern Tunisia. Marine Pollution Bulletin.

2. Béjaoui, B., … (2025). Remote sensing and numerical modeling to assess the drought in Ichkeul Lake, a RAMSAR wetland and UNESCO biosphere reserve, under climate change. Regional Studies in Marine Science.

3. Béjaoui, B., … (2025, Conference Paper). Machine learning techniques for forecasting the effect of climate change and anthropogenic pressures on coastal wetlands (Ichkeul Lake, Ramsar site).

Prof. Béjaoui’s work drives innovation in environmental modeling, offering scientifically grounded tools to safeguard fragile aquatic ecosystems against climate and human-induced stressors. His research vision promotes sustainable management of marine and wetland resources, contributing to global efforts toward ecological resilience, climate adaptation, and sustainable development.

Mansoureh Azadeh | Bioinformatics | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Mansoureh Azadeh | Bioinformatics | Women Researcher Award

Lab Manager | Zist Fanavari Novin Biotechnology Institute | Iran

Dr. Mansoureh Azadeh is a distinguished molecular and cellular biologist and the Founder and Director of Zist Fanavari Novin Biotechnology Institute in Isfahan, Iran. With over two decades of leadership in academia, research, and biotechnology entrepreneurship, she has significantly advanced cancer genomics, gene expression analysis, and personalized medicine. Her research spans diverse areas including breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, multiple sclerosis, drug resistance, and athletic genomics. In 2023, she founded PreventiGene, a genetics startup focused on early cancer detection. Dr. Azadeh has served as Chair of the Board at Control Tavan Novin Pouya since 2006, and has also managed the COVID-19 department at Jey Medical Diagnosis Laboratory. An active educator, she has taught for 20 semesters at Azad University and leads national technical training programs in biotechnology. She has authored books on laboratory methods and cancer diagnostics, serves as an editor for medical journals, and regularly collaborates with academic and industry partners to promote scientific innovation. She is widely recognized for her expertise in advanced technologies such as CRISPR, RNA sequencing, and high-throughput data analysis, and has developed and supervised numerous genetic research initiatives. Her technical skills span PCR/qPCR, ELISA, Western blotting, microbiology, and cell culture. As of October 2025, Dr. Azadeh has authored 34 indexed publications, with 313 citations, and holds an h-index of 13 , reflecting her impactful contribution to life sciences and translational research.

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Featured Publications

1. Bagheri, F., Mesrian Tanha, H., Mojtabavi Naeini, M., Ghaedi, K., & Azadeh, M. (2016). Tumor-promoting function of single nucleotide polymorphism rs1836724 (C3388T) alters multiple potential legitimate microRNA binding sites at the 3′-untranslated region of ErbB4. Molecular Medicine Reports, 13(5), 4494–4498. 
Cited by: 39

2. Ebrahimi Ghahnavieh, L., Tabatabaeian, H., Ebrahimi Ghahnavieh, Z., & others. (2020). Fluctuating expression of miR-584 in primary and high-grade gastric cancer. BMC Cancer, 20, 621. 
Cited by: 31

3. Noormohammad, M., Sadeghi, S., Tabatabaeian, H., Ghaedi, K., Talebi, A., & others. (2016). Upregulation of miR-222 in both Helicobacter pylori-infected and noninfected gastric cancer patients. Journal of Genetics, 95(4), 991–995. 
Cited by: 29

4. Fattahi Dolatabadi, N., Dehghani, A., Shahand, E., Yazdanshenas, M., & others. (2020). The interaction between MALAT1 target, miR-143-3p, and RALGAPA2 is affected by functional SNP rs3827693 in breast cancer. Human Cell, 33(4), 1229–1239.
Cited by: 28

5. Adami, B., Tabatabaeian, H., Ghaedi, K., Talebi, A., Azadeh, M., & Dehdashtian, E. (2019). miR-146a is deregulated in gastric cancer. Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, 15(1), 108–114.
Cited by: 28