Gomathy Baskar | Breast Cancer | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Gomathy Baskar | Breast Cancer | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | India

Assist. Prof. Dr. Gomathy Baskar, M.Sc., Ph.D., is an accomplished researcher and educator specializing in cancer biology, nanotechnology, and advanced 3D cell culture models. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai since February 2025, she previously worked as a guest lecturer at Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, College of Food and Dairy Technology, from April 2024 to January 2025. Dr. Baskar completed her Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute in 2025, where her dissertation focused on the development of breast cancer patient-derived organoids for personalized drug screening using targeted protein and genetic biomarkers and nanotherapeutics. She holds an M.Sc. in Biotechnology from Dwaraka Doss Vaishnav College (2020) and a B.Sc. in Biotechnology from Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute (2018). Her research interests include the green synthesis of metal nanoparticles from marine algae, antioxidant and anticancer activities of nanoparticles, patient-derived organoid development, biomarker-based cancer diagnostics, microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip technologies, and elucidating molecular mechanisms in cancer progression such as EMT, AKT/PI3K, and ferroptosis pathways. She is skilled in 2D and 3D cell culture, molecular and microbial techniques, nanoparticle synthesis, and preclinical diagnostic platforms. Dr. Baskar has contributed to over 18 Scopus-indexed publications in high-impact journals covering nanotherapeutics, cancer biosensors, ferroptosis, and targeted therapy approaches. She has also completed internships in food and water quality analysis and analytical techniques, and possesses strong communication, leadership, and time-management skills alongside a diploma in computer applications. Recognized for her hard work and innovative research, she continues to advance cancer therapeutics and diagnostics through translational and interdisciplinary approaches, aiming to bridge nanotechnology, molecular biology, and clinical applications for personalized medicine.

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Featured Publications

  • Viswanathan, S., Palaniyandi, T., Kannaki, P., Shanmugam, R., Baskar, G., et al. (2023). Biogenic synthesis of gold nanoparticles using red seaweed Champia parvula and its anti-oxidant and anticarcinogenic activity on lung cancer. Particulate Science and Technology, 41(2), 241–249. Cited by 114

  • Viswanathan, S., Palaniyandi, T., Shanmugam, R., Karunakaran, S., Pandi, M., et al. (2024). Synthesis, characterization, cytotoxicity, and antimicrobial studies of green synthesized silver nanoparticles using red seaweed Champia parvula. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 14(6), 7387–7400. Cited by 51

  • Palaniyandi, T., Baskar, G., B. V., Viswanathan, S., Abdul Wahab, M. R., et al. (2023). Biosynthesis of iron nanoparticles using brown algae Spatoglossum asperum and its antioxidant and anticancer activities through in vitro and in silico studies. Particulate Science and Technology, 41(7), 916–929. Cited by 28

  • Wahab, M. R. A., Palaniyandi, T., Viswanathan, S., Baskar, G., Surendran, H., et al. (2024). Biomarker-specific biosensors revolutionise breast cancer diagnosis. Clinica Chimica Acta, 555, 117792. Cited by 27

  • Prabhakaran, P., Palaniyandi, T., Kanagavalli, B., Hari, R., Sandhiya, V., et al. (2022). Prospect and retrospect of 3D bio-printing. Acta Histochemica, 124(7), 151932. Cited by 25

 

Vivek Kumar Garg | Breast Cancer | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vivek Kumar Garg | Breast Cancer | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Rayat-Bahra University | India  

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vivek Kumar Garg is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of neurology and medical biochemistry, currently serving as Associate Professor at Rayat Bahra University, Mohali, with prior academic and research appointments at Chandigarh University, PGIMER Chandigarh, and the Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, New Delhi. He earned his Ph.D. in Neurology from PGIMER, Chandigarh, in 2018, focusing on the pharmacogenetics of antiepileptic drug-related adverse reactions in the North Indian population, following his M.Sc. in Medical Biochemistry (2008) and B.Sc. in Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry (2006) from BFUHS, Faridkot. His professional experience spans teaching, research, and clinical diagnostics, including roles as Research Scientist in the COVID-19 laboratory at Punjab Biotechnology Incubator and as Demonstrator in Biochemistry at Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh. His research interests include pharmacogenomics, neurodegenerative disorders, drug-induced adverse reactions, and biomarker discovery for complex diseases such as epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer. He is skilled in advanced research methodologies, including PCR, real-time PCR, ELISA, auto-analyzers, flame photometry, and biostatistical analysis, with strong expertise in both laboratory techniques and clinical research design. Dr. Garg has published extensively in peer-reviewed and indexed journals such as Human Immunology and Asian Journal of Psychiatry, and has also served as guest editor and editorial board member for international journals. He has guided multiple M.Sc. dissertations, delivered lectures, conducted workshops, and contributed as an examiner, BOS member, and research coordinator, reflecting his leadership in academia. His awards and honors include the prestigious ICMR Junior Research Fellowship, National Education Excellence Achievers Award, and multiple institutional recognitions as a transformative researcher and research luminary. With 1,757 citations, 90 documents, and an h-index of 18, Dr. Garg has established a strong academic footprint, reflecting both the impact of his research and his growing influence in biomedical sciences.

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Featured Publications

  1. Kashyap, D., Garg, V. K., & Goel, N. (2021). Intrinsic and extrinsic pathways of apoptosis: Role in cancer development and prognosis. Advances in Protein Chemistry and Structural Biology, 125, 73–120. Cited by: 411

  2. Kashyap, D., Tuli, H. S., Yerer, M. B., Sharma, A., Sak, K., Srivastava, S., Pandey, A., … & Garg, V. K. (2021). Natural product-based nanoformulations for cancer therapy: Opportunities and challenges. Seminars in Cancer Biology, 69, 5–23. Cited by: 405

  3. Kashyap, D., Garg, V. K., Tuli, H. S., Yerer, M. B., Sak, K., Sharma, A. K., Kumar, M., … (2019). Fisetin and quercetin: Promising flavonoids with chemopreventive potential. Biomolecules, 9(5), 174. Cited by: 257

  4. Kashyap, D., Sharma, A., Tuli, H. S., Sak, K., Garg, V. K., Buttar, H. S., Setzer, W. N., … (2018). Apigenin: A natural bioactive flavone-type molecule with promising therapeutic function. Journal of Functional Foods, 48, 457–471. Cited by: 134

  5. Aggarwal, V., Kashyap, D., Sak, K., Tuli, H. S., Jain, A., Chaudhary, A., Garg, V. K., … (2019). Molecular mechanisms of action of tocotrienols in cancer: Recent trends and advancements. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 20(3), 656. Cited by: 123