Parham Taslimi Assistant Professor

• Email:ptaslimi@bartin.edu.tr
• Department:Biotechnology
• University:University Bartin
• Country:Turkey

Biography:

Dr. Parham Taslimi started his doctorate education and focused on enzymes and antioxidants. He investigated the antioxidant capacity of different extracts, which were isolated from various plant sources and determined their active components. In this context, he investigated the antioxidant and radical removal capacities of the plants that are unique to Anatolia and he made these studies his works in high-impact journals. By using his knowledge and experience in microbiology in higher education in his later studies, he has also worked on the purification and characterization of some enzymes for Olivetol in his doctoral studies and biological activities such as antioxidant, antidiabetic, anticholinergic, and antiepileptic effect.

In addition to these studies, Parham Taslimi has determined the antioxidant and radical removal activities of many natural products such as Olivetol, and compared them with standard antioxidants such as BHA, BHT, α-tocopherol and trolox. Enzyme inhibition studies are carried out both in vivo and in vitro. The most important enzymes in which it works are: acetylcholinesterase, carbonic anhydrase, butyrylcholinesterase, alpha glycosidase, alpha amylase, aldose reductase, catalase, glutathione s-transferase, peroxidase, laccase, and superoxide dismutase.

Research Interests:

experience in microbiology in higher education in his later studies, he has also worked on the purification and characterization of some enzymes for Olivetol in his doctoral studies and biological activities such as antioxidant, antidiabetic, anticholinergic, and antiepileptic effect.

Marília Crivelari da Cunha PhD student

• Email:marilia.crivelari@gmail.com
• Department:Master in Food Science
• University:State University of Campinas, Public university in Campinas
• Country:Brazil

Biography:

PhD student in Food Science at the State University of Campinas. Master in Food Sciences from the Federal University of Lavras (2016). Graduated in Food Science from the Federal University of Viçosa (2013), in Food Technology from the Faculty of Technology Termomecanica (2009) and professional technician in Industrial Chemistry from ETEC Lauro Gomes (2007). Has experience in the areas of fermentation technology; production, purification and application of enzymes of interest in food, valorization of agro-industrial by-products and experimental planning applied to food science and technology

Research Interests:

Has experience in the areas of fermentation technology; production, purification and application of enzymes of interest in food, valorization of agro-industrial by-products and experimental planning applied to food science and technology

Huali Xue Associate Professor

• Email:xuehuali77@sina.com
• Department:College of Science
• University:Gansu Agricultural University
• Country:P.R.China

Biography:

2011.9-2015.6 Doctoral degree in Crop Protection, Gansu Agricultural University, China Thesis: The Accumulation of Trichothecenes in Inoculated and Induced Resistant Potato Tubers and the Proteomics of Induced Resistance in Potato Tubers by T-2 Toxin Treatment 2001.9-2004.7 Master in Organic Chemistry, Northwest Normal University, China Thesis: The Synthesis and Photochromism Study of Polymer Containing Azobenzene Side Chain Starch 1997.9-2001.7 Bachelor in Chemistry Education, Shanxi Datong University, China

Research Interests:

2015.9- present Researcher, College of Science, Gansu Agricultural University Advisor: Associate Professor Huali Xue Project: Mechanism of Ca2+-mediated NOX implicated in ROS accumulation induced by T-2 toxin in potato tuber. ? T-2Toxin at lower concentration induced resistance against dry rot in potato tubers by iTRAQ-coupled2D-LC-MS/MS 2013.1-present Researcher, College of Food Science and Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University Project: The distribution law of trichothecenes in dry rot of potato tubers. ? A New method for the simultaneous analysis of types A and B trichothecenes by ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry was established in potato tubers inoculated with Fusariumsulphureum. 2012.3-present Researcher, College of Food Science and Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University Project: The reduction and detoxification of biological pollutants in fruits and vegetables. ? The effect of cultivars (Longshu No.3 and Longshu No.6), Fusarium strains (F. sulphureum,F.sambucinumandF.solani)andstoragetemperature(20oCand5oC) on trichothecenes accumulation was discussed systematically in inoculated potato tubers. ? Elicitors for reducing trichothecenes accumulation in potato tubers inoculatedwith Fusarium sulphurerm was thoroughly screening.

Rim Mtibaà Researcher

• Email:mtibaarim@gmail.com
• Department:Biological engineering, specialty of Biotechnology
• University:National Engineering School of Sfax, University of Sfax
• Country:Tunisia

Biography:

Objective
To pursue an innovative and advanced research, willing to work as a key player in challenging and creative environment and teaching career in Microbial Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Microbiology and Environmental bioremediation.

Research Interests:

Microbial Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Microbiology and Environmental bioremediation.

Muhammad Abdul Rehman Rashid Associate Professor

• Email:rashidpbg1620@gmail.com
• Department:Plant Breeding and Genetics
• University:University of Agriculture Faisalabad
• Country:Punjab, Pakistan

Biography:

BSc (Hons): Plant Breeding and Genetics, Univ. Agri. Faisalabad, Pakistan. 2005-09. CGPA (3.82/4.00 – 79.78%). MSc (Hons): Plant Breeding and Genetics, Univ. Agri. Faisalabad, Pakistan. 2009-11. CGPA (3.90/4.00 – 81.87%). Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Abdus Salam Khan Title: Genetic analysis of yield and some yield related traits in diallel cross of bread wheat (T. aestivum, L). PhD: in Crop Genetics and Breeding, China Agri. Univ., Beijing, China. 2012-16 CGPA (3.53/4.00 – 89.4%). Supervisor: Prof. Dr. ZiChao Li Title: Mining of Lodging Resistance Genes by Linkage and Association Mapping in Rice (Oryza sativa L.). Post-Doctorate: at Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Yunnan University, Kunming, China. 2019-Todate. Supervisor: Prof. Qijun Sui Title: Molecular Breeding and gene Mapping for late Blight resistance in Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.).

Research Interests:

Plant Breeding and Genetics

Santosh Kumar Singh Research Associate

• Email:singhh3@uthscsa.edu
• Department:Microbiology, Biochemistry & Immunology
• University:Morehouse School of Medicine
• Country:USA

Biography:

I Santosh Kumar Singh, a Research Associate at Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA. The focus of my research is targeted nano-therapy for cancers (Prostate, Pancreatic, Ovarian, Breast, Lung & Liver). In recent work, I had published in several peer-reviewed journals like Cancer Letters, Cancers, BBA Review on Cancer, Scientific Reports, Oncotarget, International Journal of Nanomedicine, Frontier in Bioscience, PlosOne etc. During post-doctoral, I had reviewed several manuscripts belonging to esteemed journals.

I have expertise in basic molecular biology and nanotechnology. Besides, I have expertise in plant biotechnological tools and techniques that reflect my nature of work with natural compounds and targeted therapy for cancer. Therefore, I have been working in diverse areas of cancer biology and immunology. I would like to contribute to scholarly services like review responsibilities that come to cancer biology-related topics

Research Interests:

I have expertise in basic molecular biology and nanotechnology. Besides, I have expertise in plant biotechnological tools and techniques that reflect my nature of work with natural compounds and targeted therapy for cancer. Therefore, I have been working in diverse areas of cancer biology and immunology. I would like to contribute to scholarly services like review responsibilities that come to cancer biology-related topics

Dhivya Selvaraj Post Doctoral Research Fellow

• Email:bioinfodhivya@gmail.com
• Department:Department of Biotechnology
• University:Bharathiar University
• Country:India

Biography:

Dear Sir/Madam I am Dhivya from India. I had awarded PhD Biotechnology and MSc in Bioinformatics. I did my PhD in the field of DNA barcoding and genomics. I am having experience to work in the field of comparative and functional genomics, NGS data analysis and phylogenetic analysis of large-scale genome and testing the targeted genes by using PCR, qPCR and R packages.

I am interested to work in the field of genomics and metagenomics. I am certified in transcriptome profiling by Next Generation Sequencing both experimental and computational aspects of NGS like the preparation of libraries from poly-A mRNA, quantification and quality control of the libraries prepared and current methods, tools, and pipelines to analyze the RNA sequencing data. And I am having 3 and half years of teaching experience 6 years of research experience. I am very much interested in working as editorial board member. Hereby I am applying for editorial board member position in your esteem company and anticipating for your reply. Thanking You.

Research Interests:

Biotechnology, Bioinformatics

Tong Ming Liu Co-Principal Investigator

• Email:dbsliutm@yahoo.com
• Department:Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology
• University:Genome Institute of Singapore
• Country:Singapore

Biography:

Tong Ming Liu Ph.D in Genetics, Institute of Hydrobiology, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1999-2002. M.A. in Microbiology, Department of Microbiology, Wuhan University, 1996-1999 B.A. in Biology, Department of Biology, Xinyang Normal University, 1990-1994 Quality & potency of human mesenchymal stem cells Molecular basis of stemness of mesenchymal stem cells Bone and cartilage disease modeling, drug screening and gene correction via iPS Directed differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells toward mesenchymal stem cells for cartilage and bone repair Direct conversion of human fibroblasts into osteoblast-like cells by defined factors or small molecules Gene therapy for cartilage regeneration and repair in regenerative medicine Signaling pathway of genes regulating cartilage differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells Stem cell biology and technique PUBLICATIONS (Total citation 1725 based on Google scholar until 12 Mar)

Research Interests:

Microbiology, Hydrobiology, Biology, stem cells 

Claudia Alessandra Fortes Aiub Adjunct professor

• Email:aiub.claudia@gmail.com
• Department:Genetics and Molecular Biology
• University:Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro
• Country:Brazil

Biography:

Claudia AF Aiub currently works in the lines of Toxicology and natural products synthesis, Genetics and Molecular Mutagenesis with research cooperation in the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ) research at the National Institute of Quality Control in Health (INCQS) and the University of State of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ). She is an adjunct professor of 40h DE Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology UNIRIO. Has Postdoc in Molecular Genetics (University of Salzburg, Austria) and Doctor of Science in the field of Nuclear Biosciences (UERJ). His Masters, held at the Pontifical University of Rio Grande do Sul was PUCRS in Biosciences, in Physiology and Biochemistry Recent Groups. Have expertise in Toxicology, course held PUCRS. He joined the Undergraduate course in Biological Sciences at PUC, completing it in 1995, having received throughout their period of scientific initiation scholarships, all in the field of genetic toxicology.

Research Interests:

Her areas of interest includes

Radiology and Photobiology

Cellular Biophysics

Molecular Biophysics

Molecular Genetics of Microorganisms

Mutagenese Pharmacology

Biochemistry and Molecular

Felipe Machado de Sant'Anna Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

• Email:vetfelipem@gmail.com
• Department:Department of Technology and Inspection of Animal Products, Veterinary School
• University:Federal University of Minas Gerais
• Country:Brazil

Biography:

Felipe Machado de Sant'Anna Master and PhD in VeterinaryScience in the Veterinary School of UFMG. Has experience in the area of microbiology and bacterial molecular genetics with a focus on the microbioma characterization of artisanal Minas mines from the state of Minas Gerais. Has experience with probiotics and microbial characterization of animal products, as well as basics to intermediate bioinformatic techniques.

Research Interests:

Disciplines Taught
Food Microbiology
Food Preservation Methods
Food safety program
Meat Processing I
Meat Processing II
Notions of occupational health and safety

Salerwe Mosebi Senior Lecturer

• Email:mosebs@unisa.ac.za
• Department:Department of Life and Consumer Sciences
• University:University of South Africa
• Country:South Africa

Biography:

Dr. Salerwe Mosebi Senior Lecturer I am an assiduous and resolute professional with expert knowledge of Protein Biochemistry, Structural Biology, and Drug Discovery. I have over 11 years’ experience in Research and Development in the mining industry, particularly within the Drug Discovery, Food Security and/or Environmental Science fields. Amongst my most outstanding strengths are discipline, perseverance and a passion for research. I am a reliable, diligent and highly motivated professional focused on the timely and quality completion of set milestones. A self-starter and can work efficiently on own initiative or can integrate easily into a team environment. I work well under pressure and time constraints within high-volume environments.

1. Position: Senior Lecturer
October 2018 – present (University of South Africa)

Responsibilities:
• Lecturing of undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Developing practical experiments for undergraduate courses
• Develop modules for undergraduate and postgrad courses
• Student supervision (Hons, MSc, Ph.D. & postdoc fellows)
• Drafting of research grants, quarterly and yearly reports
• Preparation and review of research articles for publication
• Review of research grant proposals

Research Interests:

Biochemistry and genetics at undergraduate level.

Protein biochemistry, structural biology at postgraduate level

Techniques/Skills: • Biochemical and biophysical characterisation of protein – folding, unfolding, spectroscopy, enzyme assays and kinetic analysis, inhibition studies , protein-protein interactions, protein-ligand interactions, protein-drug interactions (using absorbance, fluorescence, and radioactivity as detection methods). • Bacterial transformation and heterologous expression of protein; purification of desired protein (soluble or insoluble) utilizing anion exchangers, affinity chromatography and size exclusion column chromatography; protein characterization using HPLC systems, purification of HIV-1 protease inhibitors using reversed-phase liquid chromatography, intrinsic protein fluorescence studies, circular dichroism studies analysis, ligand binding studies, isothermal titration calorimetry, stopped-flow binding kinetics and basic biochemical and bioinformatics techniques. • Other techniques: Molecular Biology – bacterial and mammalian expression systems, over-expression of tagged/untagged proteins, vector design, primer design and PCR, Assay Development (ELISA, AlphaScreen, cytotoxicity, antiviral etc.), ADME profiling.

Egemen FOTO Assistant Professor

• Email:egemenfoto@yahoo.com
• Department:Faculty of Science, Department of Biotechnology
• University:Necmettin Erbakan University
• Country:Konya, Turkey

Biography:

Dr. Egemen FOTO Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Science, Department of Biotechnology Konya, Turkey Bachelor’s Degree HacettepeUniversity, Faculty of Scinece, Department of Biology 1998 - 2003 Academic Avarage.: 2,90 Master’s Degree HacettepeUniversity, Institute of Scinece, Department of Molecular Biology 2004 – 2007 Academic Avarage.: 3,80 Doctoral Degree HacettepeUniversity, Institute of Scinece, Department of Molecular Biology 2007 - 2016 Academic Avarage.: 4,00

LABORATORY EXPERIENCES ? Determination of cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of compounds/biomaterials thought to be mutagenic using Ames Salmonella / microsome testing system. ? Determination of cytotoxic and genotoxic effects and relationships of some heterocyclic compounds with Rec test system. ? Determination of Telomerase activity using simple quartz microbalance nucleic acid biosensors. ? RFLP analysis with PCR and applications with gel electrophoretic methods. ? Polymorphism analysis in various organisms by RAPID PCR. ? Determination of the effects of newly synthesized- benzoxazole derivatives and ring analogs, which are thought to be potential drug active substances, on eukaryotic DNA topoisomerase I, II inhibition by relaxation assay and determination of their DNA binding activities and action mechanisms by DNA Cleavage assay, Unwinding assay and Electromobility Shift Assay ( EMSA).

? Production of cells using eukaryotic primary explant cell culture techniques, long-term storage by freezing and determination of cytotoxicity of potential 4 drug active substances on various cell lines (XTT, WST_1, MTT, SRB test and fluorescence staining methods). ? Investigation of DNA damage in eukaryotic normal and cancer cell lines using Comet Micronucleus, Sister Chromatid exchange test systems. ? Techniques of working with experimental animals, various manipulations and experimental models in toxicology. ? Techniques of working with invertebrate model organisms (Hemolemf removal and microscopic examinations). ? Working techniques with Zebra fish model organism (Spectrophotometric analysis of tissue homogenates and Western blot analysis)

Research Interests:

Molecular Toxicology, Bacterai Genetics, Anticancer Drug Mechanisms, Topoisomerase Inhibitors, Cell Culture Studies, Short-Term Mutagenicity and Genotoxicity Test Systems, Bio/Nanomaterials and Biocompatibility, SAR/QSAR Analaysis, Computure-Aided Drug Design, Docking studies Drug Design and Drug Screening, DNA Topoisomerases, Anticancer Drugs, DNA Damage and Repair, Cytotoxicity, Genotoxicity, Biocompatibility, Cell Culture Techniques, Molecular Genetics Techniques, Docking Studies, Qualitative and Quantitative Structure-Activity Reliationships, Pharmacophore Modelling

Kathryna Fontana Rodrigues Master and PhD

• Email:katyfontanar@gmail.com
• Department:Institute of Biological Sciences
• University:Federal University of Minas Gerais, ICB / UFMG
• Country:Brazil

Biography:

Kathryna F. Rodrigues Biochemical Pharmacist - UFMG (CRF-MG 27692) Master in Genetics - ICB / UFMG PhD in Genetics - ICB / UFMG Bachelor of Pharmacy with specialization in Clinical and Toxicological Analysis from the Faculty of Pharmacy, UFMG. Master and PhD in Genetics by the Institute of Biological Sciences at UFMG.

Develops research projects, mainly on the following topics: type 2 diabetes mellitus and inflammation. He has practical and teaching experience in the areas of Genetics and Clinical Analysis with an emphasis on Molecular Biology, Immunology / Immunogenetics and Biochemistry 2013 - 2017 PhD in Genetics. Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, ICB / UFMG, Brazil.

Title: Diabetes mellitus type 2 and its complications - association with new inflammatory and molecular markers, Year obtained: 2017. Advisor: Karina Braga Gomes Borges. Scholarship holder: Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel, CAPES, Brazil. 2012 - 2013 Master in Genetics. Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, ICB / UFMG, Brazil. Title: Association of polymorphisms in cytokine genes with microvascular complications and comorbidities in type 2 diabetes mellitus, Obtained Year: 2013. Advisor: Karina Braga Gomes Borges. Scholarship holder: Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel, CAPES, Brazil. 2006 - 2011 Graduation in Pharmacy - Clinical and Toxicological Analysis. Federal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG, Brazil. institutional bond 2019 - Current Type of contract: Government Employee, Functional Placement:

Specialist in Health Policy and Management, Credit Hours: 40 Other information As published in the Official Gazette of Minas Gerais on April 12, 2019, the server was made available to the Hematology and Hemotherapy Center Foundation of the State of Minas Gerais (HEMOMINAS). Crowded at the Histocompatibility Laboratory / HLA. institutional bond 2018 - 2018 Type of contract: Administrative contract, Functional Placement: Hematology and Hemotherapy Analyst, Credit Hours: 30 Other information Biochemical pharmacist working at the Histocompatibility Laboratory / HLA. institutional bond 2017 - 2018 Type of contract: Administrative contract, Functional Placement: Hematology and Hemotherapy Analyst, Credit Hours: 30 Other information Biochemical pharmacist working at the Histocompatibility Laboratory / HLA.

Research Interests:

Type 2 diabetes mellitus and inflammation, Genetics and Clinical Analysis with an emphasis on Molecular Biology, Immunology / Immunogenetics and Biochemistry

Nand Kumar Singh Associate professor

• Email:nksingh@mnnit.ac.in
• Department:Biotechnology
• University:Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad
• Country:India

Biography:

Dr. Nand Kumar Singh Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad-211004 India Qualifications 1994: Bachelor of Science, CCS University Meerut U.P, India 1997: Master of Science, CCS University Meerut U.P, India 1999: Master of Philosophy, CCS University Meerut U.P, India 2006: Ph.D. Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, U.K, India Details of employment S.No. Post Period Institution 1. Associate Professor March 28, 2018 to till date Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, Prayagraj India

Assistant Professor December 04, 2007 to March 28, 2018 Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, India 2. Visiting Faculty Dec.14, 2006 to Dec.04, 2007 Department of Applied Mechanics (Biotechnology), Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, India 3 Senior Research Fellow August 16, 2000 to January 03, 2003 PDCSR, Modipuram, Meerut UP India 4 Junior Research Fellow July 13, 1999 to March 31, 2000 Ch. Charan Singh University Meerut UP India Courses taught/Teaching B.Tech: Genetics, Genetic Engineering, Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genomics and Proteomics, Bioenergy M.Tech & Ph.D: Biotechnology: Molecular Biology, Recombinant DNA Technology, Metabolic Engineering, Bioinformatics.

Area of Research: Molecular Biology: Genetic Engineering, Genomics and proteomics, Metabolic Engineering, Cancer cell inhibition, Genetic modification of plant and microbes for application in food quality improvement, bioenergy and environment. Plant biotechnology: Plant tissue culture and modification of plant for medical importance. Processing and modeling of plants and microbial nanomolecules for drug development.

Research Interests:

Genetic Engineering, Genomics and proteomics, Metabolic Engineering, Cancer cell inhibition, Genetic modification of plant and microbes for application in food quality improvement, bioenergy and environment. Plant biotechnology: Plant tissue culture and modification of plant for medical importance. Processing and modeling of plants and microbial nanomolecules for drug development.

Jawhar GHARBI Full Professor

• Email:jawhargharbi@yahoo.fr
• Department:Biological Sciences
• University:King Faisal University
• Country:KSA, Saudi Arabia

Biography:

Jawhar GHARBI, MSc, PhD Doctor Jawhar GHARBI is actually Full Professor of Virology in the Biological Sciences department, College of Science at the University King Faisal in KSA. He obtained his MSc (1995) in Molecular Genetic and his PhD (1999) degrees in Molecular Virology from the University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisia.

He obtained the international diploma of Fundamental Virology from the Pasteur Institute of Paris, France in 1997. He also gained the Habilitation (HDR) in Virology from the University of Monastir, Tunisia in 2006. Afterwards, he received a one-year postdoctoral research as Fulbright scholarship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center UNMC, Omaha, USA.

He was named Assistant Professor in 1999 at the University of Carthage than in the University of Sousse, Tunisia.In 2006, he was named Associate Professor and as a full Professor ofVirology in 2011 at the University of Monastir, Tunisia. From 2011 to 2017, Professor Jawhar GHARBI has been appointed deputy director of the Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Monastir. His research focuses on viral epidemiology, viral pathogenesis and virulence, vaccines development for RNA+ viruses. He has co-published about 50 papers in indexed journals.

He has been involved as Principal Investigator in establishing several joint scientific projects with Moroccan, French, German, spain and indian scientists aiming at studying the circulation, pathogenesis and control of viruses. He is co-founder of the Tunisian Society of Microbiology in 2007 and founder of the Tunisian Association of Genomics in 2010.He was invited as visiting professor in several worldwide universities and research centers. Professor GHARBI Jawhar is actually the head of the Research Unit UR17ES30 “Virology and Antiviral Strategies” and the USCR-SAG Unit “Genomic sequencing and analysis” at the University of Monastir.

Professor GHARBI is actually the president of the national sectorial commission of Biology and Biotechnology in the DGRU, evaluator of international cooperation projects (PHC-Utique, PHC-Maghreb, CNRS, INSERM…) in the DGRS, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. He is expert at the ANPR for implementation and evaluation of the Mobidoc and Postdoc program.

Research Interests:

Molecular Virology, Biological Sciences, Genetics & Molecular Biology, Biotechnology

Vijay Soni Postdoctoral Associate

• Email:sonivijay07@gmail.com
• Department:Department of Medicine
• University:Weil Cornell Medicine,
• Country:New York, USA

Biography:

Vijay Soni, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY 10021, USA. Education Degree Year of passing Board/ University Percentage Remarks Postdoctoral Associate From June 2016 Weil Cornell Medicine, New York, U.S.A Pursuing Till date PhD 2016 National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi and BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad campus. Title: Study of M.tb. GlmU. Awarded M.Sc. Biotechnology 2009 Mohan Lal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, India 72.33% Qualified 29/5/2009 B.Sc. Biology 2006 Mohan Lal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, India 76.29% Qualified 15/06/2006 Research Experience and Interest.

I have total 9 years of research experience which includes 3 years of my postdoctoral research work. Since 2010, I am working in the field of microbiology, drug development, and immunology. During my Ph.D. (2012 to 2016) I have worked on Mycobacterium tuberculosis cell wall protein (GlmU) and characterized it as a best therapeutic target to cure tuberculosis (TB). Soon after that I have joined Weill Cornell Medical College, New York in June 2016 and working in the field of metabolomics to understand the immunological insults and adaptations happening during TB infection.

I have identified various metabolic signatures and an important mechanism to enhance the therapeutic potential of anti-TB drugs and therapies. I am good at scientific idea identification, metabolomics data analysis, database preparation, identifying new drug targets with the help of metabolomics and genetic engineering etc. I am expert in microbiology, genetic engineering, metabolomics, molecular biology, drug target identification, drug screening, drug development, in vivo drug testing and identification of metabolic bio-signature (Biomarkers) for better diagnosis. Ph.D. Research … Ph.D. work: Study of Mycobacterium tuberculosis N-acetyl-glucosamine-1-phosphate uridyltransferase (GlmUMtb).

For my Ph.D. research, I was involved in investigating and establishing GlmUMtb and UDPGlcNAc biosynthesis pathway as a candidate for intervention measures against established tuberculosis infections. GlmUMtb is a bi-functional enzyme engaged in the synthesis of two metabolic intermediates N-acetylglucosamine-1-phosphate (GlcNAc-1-P) and UDP-GlcNAc, catalyzed by the C- and N-terminal domains respectively. UDP-GlcNAc is a key metabolite essential for the synthesis of peptidoglycan, disaccharide linker, arabinogalactan, and mycothiols.

During five and half years of my doctoral studies, I was involved in structure and functional analysis of GlmUMtb and determined the detail catalytic mechanism of acetyltransferase activity and phosphorylation site. In 2012, this collaborative effort with Dr. Balaji Prakash’s group was published in J. Biological Chemistry, in which I was the co-first author.

Research Interests:

I am expert in microbiology, genetic engineering, metabolomics, molecular biology, drug target identification, drug screening, drug development, in vivo drug testing and identification of metabolic bio-signature (Biomarkers) for better diagnosis.

Rahul S Kamble Consultant Microbiologist and Infection Control

• Email:rsakmicro@gmail.com
• Department:Department of Pathology/Microbiology
• University:Harvard Medical School, USA
• Country:USA

Biography:

Dr.Kamble has post MD experience of over 8 yrs.He has undergone Airborne Infection control course at Harvard Medical School, USA.

HE HAS BELOW QUALIFICATIONS:

• MD Microbiology
• PG Diploma  Infectious Diseases(UNSW, Australia and Medvarsity)
• Building Design and Engineering Approaches to Airborne Infection Control Course(Harvard Medical school,USA)
• Airborne Infection Control course(CDC & MCGM,Mumbai)
• Hospital Infection control course
• Antimicrobial stewardship certificate
• PG Diploma in Clinical Research
• PG Diploma in Medical & Scientific content writing
• NABH assessor
• NABH Internal Auditor
• Joint Commission International(JCI) Internal Auditor
• NABL ISO 15189-2012 Lab Internal Auditor
• Certified Six sigma Black belt
• Certified Examiner for Quality Management
• Hospital inspection member
• Certified Six sigma Green belt
• NABH-Continuous Quality improvement tools
• Certificate-Healthcare Quality management
• Certified Six sigma Yellow belt
• Certificate in Medical education technology (MET)
• PG Diploma in Operations management

Research Interests:

• Airborne Infection Control
• Antimicrobial stewardship
• Mycology
• Quality Control

Carlos M. Fernández Giménez Teacher, Coordinator and Director

• Email:niebo@usal.es
• Department:Cytometry and Immunology focused on the diagnosis of hematological disorders
• University:University of Salamanca
• Country:Spain

Biography:

Carlos M. Fernández Giménez University of Salamanca, Flow Cytometry Core Education Teacher, Coordinator and Director of training and teaching flow cytometry at Flow Cytometry Core. Coordination and elaboration of individualized flow cytometry training and national and international seminars/workshops (more than 56 in the last ten years). International speaker at medicine and Scientific Congresses (more than 10 in last three years). Author and co-author of 10 papers published in most relevant medical journals of immunology and hematology:have excellent abilities to live & work with other people in multicultural environments.

I help people get their greatest work into the world. I do this by teaching flow cytometry and immunology focused on hematological disorders. I am an MD specialized in chemical chemistry with more than 10 years experience in the field of flow cytometry as a technique for improving the diagnosis of hematological diseases. I run workshops and trainings throughout Europe and Latin America and I also participate in seminars and conferences around the world. I spent one year collaborating as a fellow in Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center, Ohio, under the leadership of Marc Rothenberg. This work was focused on eosinophil disorders in basic and clinical research. Since 2005, I have helped more than 600 people from technicians, MD, residents and physicians in hematology to chairmen of department to develop their skills in the diagnosis of hematological diseases using flow cytometry. If you think I can help you, please, do not hesitate to contact me! It would be my pleasure.

I am a motivated worker with an excellent ability to work in a team. I acquired these skills throughout my life, meeting different people when travelling, working and entertaining.I believe that I have good coordination & administrative skills and I am always willing to learn. I learn and adapt easily to new techniques and I was part of a team who introduced immunocytochemistry techniques to complement diagnostic tests for haematological malignancies.

Research Interests:

Flow Cytometry and Immunology focused on the diagnosis of hematological disorders

Uzma Manzoor Researcher/Student

• Email:uzmarehman73@yahoo.co.uk
• Department:Department of clinical biochemistry
• University:COMSATS University Islamabad
• Country:Pakistan

Biography:

Department of Clinical Biochemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Sahiwal Campus, Sahiwal, Pakistan, A committed professional, with the ability to accomplish given tasks within a specified time frame, highly organized, and with keen attention to detail. An excellent team player with the ability to lead and motivate others for a common goal; can effectively utilize existing skills to maximize profit/growth. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills. An asset for the right organization.

Course Work

Report writing, Immunology, Gene regulation, Cell biology

Research methodology, Recombinant DNA technology, Microbiology, Molecular genetics: passed in distinction

Research Interests:

Biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, biometryRelationship between blood pressure and the abdomen, arm, neck circumference, family members, heart rate, financial conditions, general and comparative physiology, developmental biology (embryology ), environmental biology, wildlife and zoogeography (theory +practical +thesis )

Dr Aparna Duggirala Lecturer in Clinical Genetics

• Email:a.duggirala@derby.ac.uk
• Department:School of Human Sciences and College of Science and Engineering
• University:University of Derby
• Country:UK

Biography:

An enthusiastic, talented, and communicative Biomedical scientist with 18 years of research and teaching experience in higher education institutes. My research interests are in the area of biomarker discovery for the early diagnosis and effective treatment of metabolic diseases. I work on understanding the genetic and epigenetic factors involved in metabolic diseases such as obesity and its associated complications. In my postdoctoral work, I was part of a team to create a database on methylation quantitative loci and identified an epigenetic marker in the early diagnosis of thoracic aortic aneurysms. As an independent researcher, I am directing a research project to identify the biomarkers differentially regulated in obese patients responding to weight loss treatments. Currently I supervise two PhD students and one MRes student (master’s in research). I have successfully completed co supervising one PhD student. In my research career I achieved 16 international publications and contributed towards one PhD thesis.

Professional Appointments

Aug 2021- till date: Lecturer in Clinical Genetics, University of Derby

Jan 2020- July 2021: Postdoctoral researcher, Human Science Research Centre University of Derby, UK

2012-2018: Research Associate in Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Bristol, UK

2008-2011: Postdoctoral fellow in Genetics, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, India

2003-2008: PhD Molecular Microbiology, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India

PhD supervisory experience

Won the QR funded PhD student project grant as Director of Studies 2022- one student

Won the QR funded PhD student project grant as Director of Studies 2023 -one student

Academic Supervisor 2020-2023- One student (Thesis submitted)

Research Interests:

My main research focus is to understand the molecular mechanisms involved in the progression of metabolic disease. Current research projects in my lab can be categorized into Basic Science and Translational research projects. I supervise three PhD students in the following projects.

DR. TASLIMA YASMIN, MBBS (RMC) Associate Professor/Medical Microbiologist

• Email:taslimasanta@yahoo.com
• Department:Microbiology
• University:Mymensingh Medical College Mymensingh
• Country:Bangladesh

Biography:

DR. TASLIMA YASMIN MBBS (RMC), M Phil in Microbiology (DU) Medical Microbiologist.

DETAILS OF ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

INTERNSHIP TRAINING

At Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Rajshahi, Bangladesh in Medicine, Surgery and Gynae and Obstetrics from 20-12-2004 - 19-12-2005.

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

Pediatrics in the Rajshahi Medical College Rajshahi as an honorary medical officer from 01.01.2006 to 30-06-2006.

Pediatrics in the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Bangladesh as an honorary medical officer from 01.07.2006 to31.12.2006. 

Research Interests:

Microbiology