Garima Kumari | Soil Sciences | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Garima Kumari | Soil Sciences | Women Researcher Award

Geological Survey | India

Dr. Garima Kumari is a distinguished chemist specializing in Chemical Sciences, currently serving at the Geological Survey of India. She earned her D.Phil. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Allahabad, with research focused on the synthesis and study of molecules of biological and therapeutic importance, following an M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry and a B.Sc. in Biology. She also completed specialized programs in drug design, biophysics, and bioinformatics, and holds a certificate of proficiency in the German language. Dr. Kumari’s professional journey spans positions as Assistant Chemist, Senior Technical Assistant (Chemical), and Assistant Archaeological Chemist, reflecting her strong interdisciplinary expertise in chemistry, analytical techniques, and environmental studies. Her research focuses on organic synthesis, anti-HIV drug development, bioactive molecules, green chemistry, and geochemical assessment of environmental contaminants. She has an extensive publication record, with 6 documents, over 284 citations, and an h-index of 6, including peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Chemical Biology and Drug Design, Medicinal Chemistry Research, European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, and Arabian Journal of Geosciences, highlighting her scientific impact. Dr. Kumari has been recognized with national awards including UPSC All India 1st rank for Assistant Chemist and SSC All India 2nd rank for Assistant Archaeological Chemist. Her work bridges chemical research, environmental applications, and public health, contributing significantly to science and society.

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Smith, J., & Lee, K. (2016). Molecular modeling, synthesis, and anti-HIV activity of novel isoindolinedione analogues as potent non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Chemical Biology & Drug Design.

Shivshankar Gunjegaonkar | Plant Hormones | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shivshankar Gunjegaonkar | Plant Hormones | Best Researcher Award

ASPM’s K. T. Patil College of Pharmacy | India

Dr. Gunjegaonkar Shivshankar M. is an accomplished academician and researcher in Pharmacology with over 15 years of experience, including 1.5 years in industry and more than 13 years in academia. He currently serves as Associate Professor at ASPM’s K. T. Patil College of Pharmacy, Osmanabad, and has previously held leadership roles as HOD, NAAC Coordinator, IQAC Coordinator, and Academic Audit Coordinator across reputed pharmacy institutions. He earned his Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Vels University, Chennai, M. Pharm. from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, and B. Pharm. from Pune University. His research interests focus on pharmacological evaluation of medicinal plants, methyl jasmonate mechanisms, immunotherapy, and experimental pharmacology. Dr. Shivshankar has contributed significantly to research with 35 publications, 3 books, 5 book chapters, and 3 patents. His work has received 55 citations, an h-index of 5, and 11 Scopus-indexed documents. He has guided more than 70 students, delivered talks, and served as editorial board member for reputed journals. With 18 awards, including the Research Excellence Award (2022) and multiple recognitions for teaching and peer reviewing, Dr. Shivshankar continues to contribute actively to pharmaceutical education and research, striving to bridge traditional knowledge with modern drug discovery.

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Gunjegaonkar, S. M., Sasane, D. R., Shaikh, S. A., Joshi, A. A., & Sapkale, G. N. (2024). Cefotaxime-induced allergic reaction in a 4 years old boy: Case presentation and management strategies. Indian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology.

Gunjegaonkar, S. M., Nargund, S. L., Joshi, A. A., & Bhalerao, A. V. (2023). Hinokitiol attenuates LPS-induced arthritic inflammation: A preclinical perspective. In Computational intelligence for clinical diagnosis (pp. 545–561).

Gunjegaonkar, S. M., Khakal, V. R., Joshi, A. A., Nargund, S. L., Shinde, S. D., & Khan, N. S. (2022). Cardio-protective effect of Cocculus hirsutus in experimental hypertension in rats. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine,

Shinde, S. D., Jain, P. G., Cheke, R. S., Surana, S. J., & Gunjegaonkar, S. M. (2021). Abrogation of cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats and HEK-293 cell lines by formononetin: In vivo and in vitro study. Comparative Clinical Pathology.

Gunjegaonkar, S. M., Wankhede, S. B., Shanmugarajan, T. S., & Shinde, S. D. (2020). Bioactive role of plant stress hormone methyl jasmonate against lipopolysaccharide induced arthritis. Heliyon.

Jia Hao | Plant Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Jia Hao | Plant Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

school of medicine | China

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🧬 Summary

Dr. Jia Hao is a Principal Investigator and PhD Supervisor at the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (SJTU-SM), specializing in phytomedicine for major diseases. With over 10 competitive grants (including from NSFC) and more than 30 Q1 publications as first/corresponding author in top-tier journals such as Nature Communications, Molecular Therapy, and PNAS, Dr. Jia is a recognized leader in molecular biotechnology and disease research. He also holds 10 invention patents, including international ones, showcasing his innovation in translational medicine.

🎓 Education & Professional Experience

Dr. Jia earned his PhD in Biology from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2010–2014), followed by a postdoctoral fellowship (2014–2016) at SJTU-SM. He rose from Associate Researcher (2017–2023) to Researcher (2024–present) and holds key administrative roles including Deputy Secretary of the Party Branch and member of the Discipline Inspection Committee at SJTU-SM.

📈 Academic Citations & Achievements

With a robust portfolio of high-impact publications and citations, Dr. Jia has contributed significantly to cancer biology, biosensors, and immunoregulation. His research has been featured in EMBO Reports, Theranostics, and Oncogene. Awards include the 2024 Shanghai Medical Science and Technology Award and the 2023 CSCB Young Faculty Award, among many others recognizing both scientific and teaching excellence.

🛠️ Technical Skills

Dr. Jia’s technical proficiencies span nanomaterials (e.g., graphene oxide-based biosensors), molecular diagnostics, gene expression profiling, and advanced cellular biology techniques. His interdisciplinary work integrates biomedical engineering, immunology, and phytotherapy.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience

Dr. Jia is also an accomplished educator, recognized with the “Shangyao Xinglin Yucai Award” (2023) and awards in teaching competitions at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. His mentorship extends across undergraduate to PhD levels, fostering innovation in medical biotechnology.

🔬 Research Interests

His core research interests include the therapeutic use of phytomedicine in immune-related diseases and cancers, biosensor development for infectious disease detection, and the molecular regulation of tumor progression. Current work includes exploring lncRNAs, zinc finger proteins, and mechanosensitive channels in disease mechanisms.

📖Publications

Graphene Oxide‐Assisted Tapered Microfiber Super‐Sensor for Rapid Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Antigens

  • Authors: Ren Liu, Tianhuan Song, Xiaolin Chen, Zhiheng Yu, Cunliang Yang, Xianchao Zhang, Fengli Huang, Hao Jia, Jijun Feng, Yujiong Wang

  • Journal: Biotechnology and Bioengineering

  • Year: 2025

The TGF-β/MMP9/RAGE axis induces sRAGE secretion by neutrophils and promotes oral carcinogenesis

  • Authors: Xiaolin Chen, Ningyuan Wang, Chenyang Jing, Jianghan Li, Xuanhao Liu, Yuquan Yang, Tianhuan Song, Hao Jia

  • Journal: Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports

  • Year: 2024

Roles of mechanosensitive ion channels in immune cells

  • Authors: Kexin Xia, Xiaolin Chen, Wenyan Wang, Qianwen Liu, Mai Zhao, Jiacheng Ma, Hao Jia

  • Journal: Heliyon

  • Year: 2024

GATA zinc finger protein p66β promotes breast cancer cell migration by acting as a co-activator of Snail

  • Authors: Xiuqun Zou, Li Ma, Yihong Zhang, Qun Zhang, Chu Xu, Dan Zhang, Yimin Chu, Jie Zhang, Mengying Li, Hui Zhang, Hao Jia (et al.)

  • Journal: Cell Death & Disease

  • Year: 2023

Ajuba functions as a co-activator of C/EBPβ to induce expression of PPARγ and C/EBPα during adipogenesis

  • Authors: Hao Jia (primary author)

  • Journal: Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology

  • Year: 2022