Professor Afzal Hussain Featured at NP Discovery 2027

Apigenin-Mediated MARK4 Inhibition and Alzheimer's Disease Research

Professor Afzal Hussain, Professor of Pharmacognosy at King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, will present his research at NP Discovery 2027 – International Congress on Natural Products, Botanicals & Herbal Drug Discovery.

🔬 Presentation Title

Apigenin-mediated MARK4 inhibition: A novel approach in advancing Alzheimer's disease therapeutics

Apigenin is a naturally occurring flavonoid widely distributed in fruits, vegetables, and medicinal plants. Its biological properties, including reported neuroprotective activity, have generated interest in its potential applications in neurodegenerative disease research.

Professor Hussain's work examines Microtubule Affinity-Regulating Kinase 4 (MARK4) as a possible molecular target of apigenin. The study combines molecular modeling, biochemical evaluation, and fluorescence-based binding studies to investigate apigenin–MARK4 interactions.

The research reports inhibitory activity of apigenin against purified recombinant MARK4, with an IC₅₀ of 2.39 μM. The findings provide a basis for further investigation into the role of apigenin–MARK4 signaling in Alzheimer's disease and other disorders associated with kinase dysregulation.

👨‍🔬 Meet Professor Afzal Hussain

Professor Afzal Hussain is a Professor of Pharmacognosy at the College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

His research interests include:

Natural Products | Medicinal Plants | Bioactive Compounds | Pharmacognosy | Drug Delivery | Therapeutic Molecules

He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, and is a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry. With more than 15 years of academic and research experience, he has authored 220+ scientific publications, with 7,000+ citations and an h-index of 49.

🌱 From Natural Compounds to Therapeutic Research

The presentation demonstrates the potential of combining natural-product-derived molecules with modern molecular and pharmacological approaches to investigate therapeutic targets.

This research aligns with the broader scientific scope of NP Discovery 2027, where natural products are explored through contemporary approaches in drug discovery, pharmacology, biotechnology, molecular science, and therapeutic development.

🌍 NP Discovery 2027

The International Congress on Natural Products, Botanicals & Herbal Drug Discovery will be held on March 22–24, 2027, in Singapore and Online.

Theme: Rooted in Nature, Driven by Discovery

The hybrid congress will bring together global researchers and professionals to discuss advances in natural product chemistry, plant-derived therapeutics, herbal drug development, phytopharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, bioactive compounds, emerging technologies, clinical validation, and commercialization.

📅 Event Information

📅 March 22–24, 2027
🌏 Singapore & Online
🎓 15+ CPD Credits
👥 20% Team Discount for 3+ Colleagues

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📝 Abstract Submission Open for NP Discovery 2027

The International Congress on Natural Products, Botanicals & Herbal Drug Discovery (NP Discovery 2027) invites researchers, scientists, academics, healthcare professionals, and industry experts to submit their latest research for presentation at this international hybrid congress.

🔬 Share Your Research

Submit your original research, innovative findings, and scientific work related to natural products, botanicals, herbal medicines, phytochemistry, drug discovery, biotechnology, pharmacology, nutraceuticals, and related areas.

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Present your research to an international audience and gain opportunities to:

• Showcase your latest scientific findings
• Exchange ideas with researchers and experts
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• Build valuable professional connections
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• Contribute to advances in herbal drug discovery

👩‍🔬 Who Can Participate?

NP Discovery 2027 welcomes contributions from:

• Researchers and Scientists
• University Faculty and Academics
• Phytochemists and Pharmacognosists
• Healthcare Professionals
• Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Professionals
• Herbal Medicine Researchers
• Industry Experts
• Students and Early-Career Researchers

🧪 Research Areas

Abstracts are welcome in areas including:

Natural Products | Botanicals | Phytochemistry | Pharmacognosy | Herbal Drug Discovery | Bioactive Compounds | Pharmacology | Medicinal Plants | Biotechnology | Nutraceuticals | Drug Development | Clinical Research | Emerging Technologies

🌍 Connect With the Global Scientific Community

NP Discovery 2027 brings together professionals from different disciplines to share knowledge, discuss new discoveries, and explore the future of natural products and herbal drug development.

Whether you are working on new bioactive compounds, medicinal plants, traditional knowledge, advanced technologies, or innovative drug discovery approaches, this congress provides a platform to share your work.

📅 Conference Details

March 22–24, 2027
Singapore & Online
Theme: Rooted in Nature, Driven by Discovery
Format: Hybrid Event
CPD Accredited Event | 15+ CPD Credits

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Dr. Deepak Kumar Semwal to Present Research at NP Discovery 2027

Traditional Knowledge and Practices for Mental Health Treatment

Dr. Deepak Kumar Semwal, Assistant Professor at Uttarakhand Ayurved University, India, will be presenting at the International Congress on Natural Products, Botanicals & Herbal Drug Discovery (NP Discovery 2027).

🎤 Presentation Title

“A Cross-Sectional Study on Traditional Knowledge and Practices for Mental Health Treatment in Uttarakhand, India”

The presentation focuses on traditional knowledge and healing practices used by rural communities and traditional healers in Uttarakhand.

The research examines the documentation of medicinal herbs, traditional healing practices, chants, fumigation therapies, ritual practices, and dietary modifications associated with traditional approaches to mental health.

🌱 Connecting Traditional Knowledge with Modern Research

The study highlights the continued importance of traditional healthcare practices in rural communities and emphasizes the need for systematic documentation, scientific validation, and further research into traditional medicinal knowledge.

Dr. Semwal's broader research interests include phytochemistry, phytomedicine, clinical pharmacology, drug discovery, Ayurveda, and ethnopharmacology.

🌿 About NP Discovery 2027

NP Discovery 2027 will bring together scientists, researchers, academics, healthcare professionals, traditional medicine experts, biotechnology innovators, and pharmaceutical industry representatives from around the world.

Rooted in Nature, Driven by Discovery

📅 March 22–24, 2027
🌏 Singapore and Online
🔬 Hybrid International Congress

The congress will explore natural product discovery, botanicals, herbal drug development, phytochemistry, pharmacognosy, bioactive compounds, biotechnology, clinical translation, and emerging technologies.

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Scientific Program – NP Discovery 2027

International Congress on Natural Products, Botanicals & Herbal Drug Discovery

NP Discovery 2027 will provide an international platform for scientific exchange across natural product research, botanical science, herbal drug discovery, pharmaceutical development, biotechnology, clinical research, and sustainable innovation.

🔬 Explore Our Scientific Focus Areas

1. Natural Product Discovery & Lead Identification

2. Pharmacognosy & Medicinal Plant Science

3. Phytochemistry & Structure Elucidation

4. Advanced Analytical Technologies

5. Metabolomics, Chemometrics & Molecular Networking

6. Microbial Natural Products & Biosynthetic Engineering

7. Marine Natural Products & Extreme-Environment Bioactives

8. Bioactive Compounds & Mechanism of Action

9. Ethnopharmacology & Traditional Knowledge-Inspired Drug Discovery

10. Disease-Focused Applications of Natural Products

11. Natural Product Pharmacology & Preclinical Models

12. Safety, Toxicology & ADMET of Natural Products

13. Authentication, Standardization & Quality Control

14. Regulatory Pathways, GMP & Global Standards for Botanical Drugs

15. Formulation, Delivery Systems & Bioavailability

16. Clinical Translation, Evidence & Real-World Data

17. Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods & Wellness

18. Synthetic Biology & Plant Biotechnology

19. Industry, Commercialization & Entrepreneurship

20. Education, Policy & Global Health Integration

21. Sustainability, Conservation & Biodiversity

22. Digital & Future Technologies in Herbal Drug Discovery

🌱 Connect Research with Innovation

From natural compound discovery and medicinal plant science to advanced analytical technologies, clinical translation, biotechnology, regulation, commercialization, and sustainability, NP Discovery 2027 brings diverse areas of natural product research together under one scientific platform.

📅 NP Discovery 2027

March 22–24, 2027
Singapore & Online
Hybrid International Congress
Theme: Rooted in Nature, Driven by Discovery

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👥 20% Group Registration Discount

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The International Congress on Natural Products, Botanicals & Herbal Drug Discovery (NP Discovery 2027) will be held on March 22–24, 2027, in Singapore and Online as a hybrid international congress.

With the theme “Rooted in Nature, Driven by Discovery,” the event will connect researchers, scientists, phytochemists, pharmacognosists, biotechnology innovators, pharmaceutical professionals, and industry leaders.

🔬 Discover the Latest Research

The congress will focus on a wide range of topics, including:

🌱 Natural Products & Botanicals
Research and innovation involving natural compounds and botanical resources.

🧪 Phytochemistry & Pharmacognosy
New approaches to the identification, characterization, and evaluation of natural compounds.

💊 Herbal Drug Discovery
Advances in herbal drug development and phytopharmaceutical standardization.

🤖 AI & Natural Product Screening
Emerging applications of artificial intelligence in natural compound discovery.

🧬 Bioactive Compounds & Therapeutics
Research into naturally derived compounds and their potential therapeutic applications.

🌊 Marine & Microbial Natural Products
Exploration of promising compounds from marine organisms and microorganisms.

🌍 Sustainable Research & Commercialization
Sustainable sourcing, clinical validation, regulatory considerations, and commercialization of botanical products.

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International Congress on Natural Products, Botanicals & Herbal Drug Discovery
NP Discovery 2027
📅 March 22–24, 2027
🌏 Singapore and Online
🎓 15+ CPD Credits
👥 20% Group Discount
🌿 Theme: Rooted in Nature, Driven by Discovery

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Dr. Horacio Bach to Present on Niosomes Encapsulated with Natural Products for Cancer Therapy at NP Discovery 2027

International Congress on Natural Products, Botanicals & Herbal Drug Discovery

The International Congress on Natural Products, Botanicals & Herbal Drug Discovery (NP Discovery 2027) will take place on March 22–24, 2027, in Singapore and Online under the theme “Rooted in Nature, Driven by Discovery.”

The congress will bring together researchers, phytochemists, pharmacognosists, traditional medicine experts, biotechnology innovators, pharmaceutical professionals, and industry leaders to explore advances in natural products and herbal drug discovery.

🎤 Featured Speaker: Dr. Horacio Bach

Director
University of British Columbia, Canada

Dr. Horacio Bach specializes in nanomedicine, antibody engineering, virulence factors of pathogenic Mycobacteria, and molecular microbiology. He is currently the Director of the Antibody Engineering and Proteomics Facility at the Immunology and Infection Research Center at the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute.

Dr. Bach holds a PhD in Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology from Tel Aviv University and has completed postdoctoral research at the University of Minnesota and the University of British Columbia.

🔬 Presentation Title

“Niosomes Encapsulated with Natural Products for Cancer Therapy”

Dr. Bach's presentation will explore the use of niosomes as nanocarrier systems for natural products in cancer therapy.

Natural products have significant potential in drug discovery, but challenges such as poor aqueous solubility, chemical instability, and low bioavailability can limit their therapeutic applications.

Niosomes, which are self-assembled non-ionic surfactant vesicles, can provide a delivery platform designed to help overcome these challenges.

The research examines a niosomal delivery system using Tween 60, Span 60, and cholesterol, with extracts from Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi (Crassulaceae) used for encapsulation. The niosomes were also decorated with an antibody against Ewing’s sarcoma.

The study evaluated physicochemical characteristics and in-vitro performance. According to the presented research, the formulation demonstrated suitable size characteristics, a polydispersity index below 30%, and an appropriate zeta potential. In-vitro studies showed enhanced cellular uptake and increased cytotoxic activity compared with the non-encapsulated counterpart.

The work highlights the potential of niosomes as a scalable and biocompatible platform for improving the delivery and therapeutic efficacy of natural products.

🌿 About NP Discovery 2027

NP Discovery 2027 will focus on translational research across:

• Natural product chemistry
• Plant-derived therapeutics
• Herbal drug development
• Phytopharmaceutical standardization
• Nutraceutical innovation
• Bioactive compound discovery
• Metabolomics and phytochemical profiling
• AI-assisted natural compound screening
• Marine and microbial natural products
• Clinical validation of botanicals
• Herbal drug commercialization
• Precision phytomedicine

The hybrid congress will feature keynote lectures, plenary talks, technical sessions, poster presentations, industry exhibitions, and networking forums.

📅 Conference Details

Conference: International Congress on Natural Products, Botanicals & Herbal Drug Discovery
NP Discovery 2027
Dates: March 22–24, 2027
Venue: Singapore and Online
Theme: Rooted in Nature, Driven by Discovery
CPD: 15+ CPD Credits

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🌱 NP Discovery 2027: Advancing Natural Products, Botanicals & Herbal Drug Discovery

Rooted in Nature, Driven by Discovery

The International Congress on Natural Products, Botanicals & Herbal Drug Discovery (NP Discovery 2027) is set to bring together an international community of scientists, researchers, healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical experts, biotechnology innovators, and industry leaders.

The hybrid congress will be held on March 22–24, 2027, in Singapore and Online, creating opportunities for both in-person and virtual participation.

🌿 Exploring the Future of Natural Therapeutics

NP Discovery 2027 will focus on the development and translation of natural products into evidence-based therapeutic solutions.

Key areas include natural product chemistry, plant-derived therapeutics, herbal drug development, phytopharmaceutical standardization, nutraceutical innovation, and bioactive compound discovery.

The congress will also examine how modern technologies can complement traditional botanical knowledge and support the discovery, validation, development, and commercialization of natural therapeutics.

🔬 Featured Research Topics

The scientific discussions will include:

Metabolomics & Phytochemical Profiling — Exploring advanced approaches for identifying and characterizing bioactive natural compounds.

AI-Assisted Natural Compound Screening — Examining the application of artificial intelligence and modern computational approaches in natural product discovery.

Marine & Microbial Natural Products — Highlighting natural compounds obtained from marine organisms and microorganisms.

Sustainable Medicinal Plant Sourcing — Addressing sustainability and responsible sourcing in botanical research.

Regulatory Frameworks & Clinical Validation — Discussing regulatory considerations and evidence generation for herbal and botanical products.

Herbal Drug Commercialization & Intellectual Property — Exploring pathways for translating scientific discoveries into innovative products and markets.

🌏 A Hybrid Platform for International Collaboration

NP Discovery 2027 will connect participants from academia, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, regulatory organizations, research institutions, startups, and related industries.

The program will feature keynote lectures, plenary talks, technical sessions, poster presentations, industry exhibitions, and strategic networking forums.

🎓 Earn 15+ CPD Credits

NP Discovery 2027 is a CPD Accredited Event, offering participants the opportunity to earn 15+ CPD credits while keeping up with current developments in natural products and herbal drug discovery.

👥 20% Group Registration Discount

Organizations and research teams can benefit from a 20% team discount when registering 3 or more colleagues.

🏢 About Mathews International LLC

Mathews International LLC, founded in 2015, focuses on scientific publishing and the dissemination of research through an open-access model.

The organization collaborates with authors, reviewers, and editors across scientific disciplines and aims to facilitate the accessibility and dissemination of scientific knowledge.

Mathews International LLC is also expanding into conference organization, creating international platforms for researchers, experts, innovators, and thought leaders to exchange knowledge and explore developments across scientific and healthcare fields.

📅 Conference Information

International Congress on Natural Products, Botanicals & Herbal Drug Discovery
NP Discovery 2027
March 22–24, 2027
Singapore and Online
Hybrid Event
Theme: Rooted in Nature, Driven by Discovery

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Discover new opportunities in natural product research, connect with international experts, and contribute to the future of botanical therapeutics and herbal drug discovery at NP Discovery 2027.

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