Assist Prof. Dr. MD. Abu Bashar | Medicine and Health Sciences | Young Scientist Award

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Assist Prof. Dr. MD. Abu Bashar | Medicine and Health Sciences | Young Scientist Award

Assist Prof Dr. MD. Abu Bashar, AIIMS, Gorakhpur, India

🌟 Assist Prof. Dr. MD. Abu Bashar 🌟, a prominent figure in the field of Medicine and Health Sciences at AIIMS Gorakhpur, India, has been honored with the Young Scientist Award. 🏅👨‍⚕️ His groundbreaking research and dedication to advancing medical science have earned him this prestigious recognition. Dr. Bashar’s innovative contributions and commitment to improving healthcare standards continue to inspire peers and future scientists. 🌍🔬 This accolade underscores his significant impact and exceptional achievements in the medical community. 🎓👏

Profile 🗂️

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Educational qualifications 🎓📜

🌟 Assist Prof. Dr. MD. Abu Bashar 🌟 earned his MBBS from Jawaharlal Lal Nehru Medical College, Bhagalpur, Bihar, in 2010 with 60% marks and the Best Intern Award 🏅. He completed his MD in Community Medicine at PGIMER, Chandigarh, in 2016, where he was recommended for a silver medal 🥈. In 2019, he received his DNB in Community Medicine with First Division 🏆. He furthered his expertise with a Diploma in Community Mental Health from Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi, in 2022 🧠. Currently, he is pursuing PG Diplomas in Geriatric Medicine and Healthcare Management from IGNOU 📚.

Training 🎓📚

📚 Assist Prof. Dr. MD. Abu Bashar has significantly contributed to research and clinical practices through various workshops. In October-November 2013, he attended a Research Methodology workshop at PGIMER, Chandigarh. 🧠📊 He further expanded his expertise at the PURE Verbal Autopsy and Event Adjudication workshop at St John’s Medical College, Bangalore, in August 2016. 📈🔬 Dr. Bashar also participated in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd National Workshops on Health System Strengthening at the School of Public Health, PGIMER, Chandigarh, from 2015 to 2017. 🏥💪 Additionally, he attended the 1st and 2nd Workshops on Good Clinical Practices at PGIMER. 👩‍⚕️💡

Experiences 💼🔍

Dr. MD. Abu Bashar is an esteemed Assistant Professor at the Department of Community Medicine & Family Medicine, AIIMS, Gorakhpur, U.P., India, since December 16, 2021. 👩‍⚕️📅 He previously served as a Senior Resident at PGIMER, Chandigarh from July 3, 2016, to July 2, 2019, where he specialized in Community Medicine. 🏥👨‍⚕️ Dr. Bashar has also worked as an Assistant Professor at MM Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana (July 31, 2019 – October 3, 2020) and at the Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (October 5, 2020 – December 11, 2021). 🌟 His total experience post-MD spans 6 years. 📚🔬

Awards and Honours 🏆🎖️

Prof. Dr. MD. Abu Bashar has achieved notable accolades in his field. 🎉 He secured the second prize for his oral presentation on “Child and Adolescent Health” at IPHACON 2023. 🏆 In February 2019, he was recommended for the Silver Medal by his Institute for outstanding performance during his MD exam. 🥈 He also received the third prize for a poster presentation at the Platinum Jubilee Conference of Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, in February 2016. 🏅 In November 2017, he won second place for a poster presentation at the XXI NZ-IAPSM Conference. 🎨 In November 2013, he stood third in a PG quiz at IGMC, Shimla. 🧠 Additionally, he won first prize for best practices in community medicine at IAPSMCON 2019. 🏅 He is also an esteemed reviewer for several medical journals. 📚

Membership 🏅🤝

Assist Prof. Dr. MD. Abu Bashar is an esteemed member of several prestigious organizations. 🌐 As a Life Member of the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM) and Indian Public Health Association (IPHA), he actively contributes to public health advancements. 🌟 He holds Fellow status with the Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH), London, and the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP), Paris. 🌍 Additionally, he is a Founding Member of the Association of Health System Strengthening (AHSAS) in Chandigarh, India. 🏥 Dr. Bashar is also a Life Member of the International Epidemiological Association (IEA) and Academy of Family Physicians of India (AFPI), and a Fellow Member of the American Public Health Association (APHA) and Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). 🩺👨‍⚕️

Publication Top Notes 📑✨

Assessment of safety and adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination and their predictors in first 30 days among healthcare workers of a tertiary care teaching hospital in North India

Introduction of HPV vaccine in universal immunization programme of India: A step in the right direction for the elimination of cervical cancer

Prevalence of delayed initiation of rabies postexposure prophylaxis and factors influencing it among animal bite victims from Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India

Challenges of sustaining leprosy elimination in India and prospects of eradication: Current status & way forwards

Upsurge in firearm related deaths among children and adolescent in United States: An alarming trend

Dr. Geetha Vaskuri | Pharmaceutical Sciences | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Geetha Vaskuri | Pharmaceutical Sciences | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Geetha Vaskuri, UTHSC, United States

🌟 Meet Dr. Geetha Vaskuri, a trailblazing researcher in Pharmaceutical Sciences from UTHSC, United States! With her groundbreaking work and dedication to advancing medical knowledge, Dr. Vaskuri has become a prominent figure in her field. Her innovative research and contributions have earned her a well-deserved spot in the running for the Women Researcher Award. 👩‍🔬💊 Her commitment to excellence and passion for improving health outcomes make her a standout candidate. We celebrate her remarkable achievements and look forward to seeing her continue to inspire and lead in pharmaceutical research! 🎉👏

PROFILE 📝

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ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS 🎓 

Dr. Geetha Vaskuri boasts impressive academic credentials in the field of Pharmaceutics. 🎓 She earned her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics from the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India, with a GPA of 8.17, graduating in 2023. 🌟 Before that, she completed her M.S. in Pharmaceutics at the same institution with a remarkable GPA of 9.42, from 2016 to 2018. 📚 Her academic journey began with a B.Pharmacy degree from Shri Vishnu College of Pharmacy, Bhimavaram, India, where she achieved a GPA of 7.75, from 2012 to 2016. 🎉 Her dedication to the field is evident through her outstanding academic achievements. 👏

RESEARCH EXPOSURE 🔬

Dr. Geetha Vaskuri has made significant contributions in pharmacokinetics and drug delivery. 🌟 Her research includes studying nanobodies in hFcRn mice using ELISA, analyzing CO-releasing compounds in plasma by HPLC, and measuring carboxyhemoglobin levels. 💉 Her Ph.D. dissertation, under Dr. Jitender Madan, focused on novel carrier systems for topical COX2 inhibitor delivery. 💊 Her Master’s work, supervised by Dr. Nalini Shastri, assessed polymer properties in Dipyridamole solid dispersions. 📚 Dr. Vaskuri also fabricated pellets with a non-aqueous extrusion process and completed two industrial projects, including a patented novel drug form. 🔬 She has reverse-engineered particle size analyses for major pharmaceutical companies. 🏷️

WORK EXPERIENCE 💼

Dr. Geetha Vaskuri is currently serving as a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) in Memphis, TN, USA, since May 2023 🌟🔬. With her expertise and dedication, Dr. Vaskuri is contributing significantly to advanced research in her field 🧬🔍. Her role at UTHSC reflects her commitment to scientific excellence and innovation 🚀💡. As she continues to explore and expand her research horizons, Dr. Vaskuri’s work promises to make impactful strides in healthcare and science 💪📚.

HANDS ON EXPERIENCE 🛠️

Dr. Geetha Vaskuri specializes in a range of advanced techniques and equipment essential for research and analysis. Her expertise includes Hot Melt Extrusion (HME), microfluidizer, extrusion-spheronizer, and ball mill. 🧪🔬 She also uses probe sonicator, high shear homogenizer, and texture analyzer for precise measurements. 🌀💧 Dr. Vaskuri’s work involves rheometer, ultra centrifuge, and Roche friabilator, alongside Zetasizer and dissolution apparatus. 🧫📏 Her skills extend to microscopy techniques like polarized microscopy, hot stage microscopy, and scanning electron microscope (SEM). 🔬📸 She employs HPLC, DSC, UV spectroscopy, FTIR, Multi-Mode Reader, Western blot apparatus, and more for comprehensive analysis. 📊🔬

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS 🏆

Dr. Geetha Vaskuri has an impressive academic and research background. 🎓 She received the Senior Research Fellowship from the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India, from August 2020 to December 2022. Prior to this, she was awarded the Junior Research Fellowship from the same department from August 2018 to July 2020. 🏆 Dr. Vaskuri excelled in competitive exams, securing All India Rank 1 in the NIPER JEE-2018 PhD entrance examination, and All India Rank 43 in the NIPER-JEE Masters 2016. She also achieved All India Rank 1 in the Manipal Entrance Test and scored 165/300 in the Central Universities CET 2016. 🚀📚

HONORS & AWARDS 🥇

Dr. Geetha Vaskuri has been honored with the Young Researcher Award 2023 for her groundbreaking research on meloxicam-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles in chitosan gel for osteoarthritis in a rat model. 🌟🏆 She was nominated by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, to participate in the 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, focusing on Physiology and Medicine from June 25-30, 2023. 🏅🔬 She secured 1st place for her oral presentation on “Consequence of lipid chain length and functional group on the permeation efficiency of topical SLN gel” at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad on November 25, 2022. 🎤📈 Additionally, she received the Best Oral Presentation award for her work on “Versatility of film-forming topical dermal spray of meloxicam” at the 2nd International Conference on Pharmaceutics & Drug Delivery Systems, Dubai, UAE, from May 16-17, 2022. 🌍💊 Financial assistance for this conference was provided by the SCIENCE & ENGINEERING RESEARCH BOARD (SERB), Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. 💵👏

WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES 📅

Dr. Geetha Vaskuri has an impressive track record in pharmaceutical research and education! 🌟 She presented her poster on “Pharmacokinetic study of nanosota nanobodies in hFcRn mice” at the Midwest AViDD Center Workshop #4 in Houston, US, in March 2024. 📊 In November 2022, she showcased her work on “Therapeutic Efficacy of Meloxicam Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles Topical Gel in Managing Osteoarthritis in Rats” at Pharmacon 2022 in India. 🧪 Dr. Vaskuri has also coordinated workshops on advanced drug delivery techniques and participated in various conferences and workshops, including those focused on drug discovery, innovations, and quality management. 💡📚

PUBLICATIONS TOP NOTES 📚

Cellulose based polymers in development of amorphous solid dispersions

Microneedle-Based Natural Polysaccharide for Drug Delivery Systems (DDS): Progress and Challenges

Stability characterization for pharmaceutical liposome product development with focus on regulatory considerations: An update

Self healing hydrogels: A new paradigm immunoadjuvant for delivering peptide vaccine

Lipid nanoparticles in topical dermal drug delivery: Does chemistry of lipid persuade skin penetration?

Cocrystals by Design: A Rational Coformer Selection Approach for Tackling the API Problems

Tuning Diffusion Permeability of an Anti-Retroviral Drug, Emtricitabine, via Multicomponent Crystallizations

SNAC for Enhanced Oral Bioavailability: An Updated Review

Film forming topical dermal spray of meloxicam attenuated pain and inflammation in carrageenan-induced paw oedema in Sprague Dawley rats

Does skin permeation kinetics influence efficacy of topical dermal drug delivery system?: Assessment, prediction, utilization, and integration of chitosan biomacromolecule for …

Assoc Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Merra | Medicine and Health Sciences | Industry Leadership Excellence Award

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Assoc Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Merra | Medicine and Health Sciences | Industry Leadership Excellence Award

Assoc Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Merra, University of Rome, Italy

🏅✨ Assoc Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Merra, a distinguished figure at the University of Rome, Italy, has been honored with the Industry Leadership Excellence Award in Medicine and Health Sciences. With a wealth of experience and dedication, Dr. Merra has significantly advanced medical research and education. His innovative approach and leadership have set new standards in the industry. This prestigious award celebrates his outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to enhancing healthcare practices. 🌟🏥📚 Dr. Merra’s achievements inspire many, showcasing the impact of dedicated professionals in the field of medicine. 👏🌍🔬

Profile 📄

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Education and professional training 🎓 

Assoc Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Merra 🏥 earned his medical degree on 18/03/2004 🎓 from the Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Rome. He was awarded a scholarship for “The Best Work in Hepathology” the same year 🏅. From 2005 to 2009, he served as a clinical and research fellow 👨‍🔬. Dr. Merra received his PhD in Oncobiology and Medical Oncology on 05/03/2013 🎓. In 2019, he became an Assistant Professor and, later, an Associate Professor of Applied Dietetic Techniques Sciences at the University of Rome Tor Vergata 📚. He is currently the Director of the Master’s Program in Psychoneuroendocrinoimmunology 🌟.

Areas of research interest 🔬

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Merra’s research spans a wide range of critical medical topics 🩺. His work on ischemia-reperfusion injury offers insights into tissue damage and repair. Dr. Merra also investigates H. pylori infection, examining its impact on gastric and extragastric diseases, and explores innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods 🔬. He utilizes animal models to study H. pylori infection, as well as gastric and colorectal carcinogenesis 🐁. His research delves into the genetic pathways involved in these cancers 🧬. Additionally, he studies the role of probiotics in preventing antibiotic-related side effects and colorectal carcinogenesis 🦠. Dr. Merra’s work also links metabolic X syndrome with colorectal cancer, providing a holistic view of disease mechanisms and prevention strategies 🧑‍⚕️.

Organization and participation 🤝

Assoc Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Merra is an esteemed member of various prestigious organizations. He is affiliated with the Royal College of Emergency Medicine 🏥, British Society of Gastroenterology 🍽️, Società Italiana Nutrizione Umana 🥗, European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism 🌍, Società Italiana Medicina Interna 🩺, and Società Italiana Gastro-Enterologia 🍴. Previously, he was a member of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 🚑, American College of Emergency Physicians 🏥, American Academy for Urgent Care Medicine 🆘, Società Italiana Medicina di Emergenza-Urgenza 🚨, Associazione Italiana Studio Fegato 🧬, American Association for the Study of Liver Disease 🧫, American College of Gastroenterology 📚, European Association for the Study of Liver 🌐, and Academy of Emergency Medicine and Care 🌟.

Publications Top Notes 📚

Influence of mediterranean diet on human gut microbiota

High dosage rifaximin for the treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth

Intestinal permeability in cirrhotic patients with and without spontaneous bacterial peritonitis: is the ring closed?

Coronary atherosclerotic burden in patients with infection by CagA-positive strains of Helicobacter pylori

Short Report–Medical nutrition therapy for critically ill patients with COVID-19

Very-low-calorie ketogenic diet with aminoacid supplement versus very low restricted-calorie diet for preserving muscle mass during weight loss: a pilot double-blind study.

COVID-19: Is there a role for immunonutrition in obese patient?

Effects of very-low-calorie diet on body composition, metabolic state, and genes expression: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial

Can psychobiotics intake modulate psychological profile and body composition of women affected by normal weight obese syndrome and obesity? A double blind randomized clinical trial

Celiac disease: what’s new about it?