Sudhakar Awandkar | Veterinary Microbiology Award | Best Paper Award

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Dr. Sudhakar Awandkar, Veterinary Microbiology Award, Best Paper Award

Doctorate at MAFSU, Nagpur, India

Summary:

Dr. Sudhakar Awandkar is a prominent figure in the field of veterinary microbiology, known for his significant contributions to research, teaching, and veterinary healthcare. He holds a Ph.D. in Veterinary Microbiology from Nagpur Veterinary College, where he also completed his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees. With over a decade of experience as an academician at Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University in Nagpur, Dr. Awandkar has played a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of veterinarians through his teaching, research, and extension activities.

Throughout his career, Dr. Awandkar has demonstrated a keen interest in infectious diseases affecting animals, particularly poultry. He has spearheaded several research initiatives focused on the development and evaluation of vaccines for various viral pathogens, including Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (IBDV), Fowl Adenovirus (FADV), and Canine Parvovirus (CPV). His work has also delved into disease epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, diagnostic test development, and pathogen characterization.

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👩‍🎓Education & Qualification:

Professional Experience:  

Dr. Sudhakar Awandkar has accumulated extensive professional experience in the field of veterinary microbiology, spanning teaching, research, extension, and quality control. His notable roles include serving as an Academician at Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur, where he has been actively involved in teaching, research, and extension activities since 2008. Prior to his academic role, Dr. Awandkar worked as a Quality Control Officer for rabies vaccine production at the Serum Institute of India, Pune, from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, he served as a Veterinary Officer in the Research and Development department at the Poultry Diagnostic & Research Center, Pune, from 2005 to 2007. Through his diverse professional experiences, Dr. Awandkar has demonstrated his commitment to advancing veterinary microbiology through education, research, and practical applications in quality control and disease management.

Research Interest:

Development of Vaccines: Dr. Awandkar is interested in the development and evaluation of vaccines for various infectious diseases in animals, including poultry. This involves exploring novel vaccine formulations, such as gamma-irradiated and nanoparticle-conjugated vaccines, to enhance efficacy and safety.

Disease Epidemiology: He conducts research to understand the epidemiology and transmission dynamics of important viral pathogens affecting livestock, such as Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (IBDV), Fowl Adenovirus (FADV), and Canine Parvovirus (CPV). This includes deciphering the evolutionary pathways and geographical distribution of these viruses.

Diagnostic Test Development: Dr. Awandkar is involved in the development and validation of diagnostic tests for various animal diseases. This includes the development of DIVA (Differentiating Infected from Vaccinated Animals) tests for diseases like IBDV, which are crucial for disease surveillance and control programs.

Antimicrobial Resistance: He is interested in studying antimicrobial resistance patterns in bacterial pathogens of veterinary importance. This involves the characterization of antibiotic sensitivity profiles and the development of modified assays for rapid detection of antimicrobial resistance.

Pathogen Characterization: Dr. Awandkar conducts research to characterize and study the molecular biology of various pathogens, including viruses like Rotavirus and bacteria like Klebsiella ohmeri. Understanding the genetic diversity and virulence factors of these pathogens is essential for developing effective control strategies.

Publication Top Noted:

Title: Bacteria from bovine clinical mastitis showed multiple drug resistance

  • Authors: SP Awandkar, MB Kulkarni, NV Khode
  • Journal: Veterinary Research Communications
  • Volume: 46
  • Issue: 1
  • Pages: 147-158
  • Year: 2022
  • Citations: 17

Title: ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE TRENDS IN CLINICAL BOVINE MASTITIS

  • Authors: SP Awandkar, AU Bhikane, MB Kulkarni
  • Journal: Biolife
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue: 3
  • Pages: 139-143
  • Year: 2013
  • Citations: 15

Title: Brucellosis in migratory sheep flock from Maharashtra, India

  • Authors: CP Sonekar, S Kale, S Bhoyar, N Paliwal, SV Shinde, SP Awandkar, …
  • Journal: Tropical animal health and production
  • Volume: 50
  • Issue: 1
  • Pages: 91-96
  • Year: 2018
  • Citations: 13

Title: Molecular epidemiology of Canine parvovirus shows CPV-2a genotype circulating in dogs from western India

  • Authors: MB Kulkarni, AR Deshpande, SS Gaikwad, SB Majee, PR Suryawanshi, …
  • Journal: Infection, Genetics and Evolution
  • Volume: 75
  • Pages: 103987
  • Year: 2019
  • Citations: 12

Title: Antimicrobial action of cold aqueous and cold ethanolic root extracts of Glycyrrhiza glabra against bovine mammary pathogens.

  • Authors: SP Awandkar, MS Mendhe, DM Badukale, MB Kulkarni
  • Year: 2012
  • Citations: 12

 

 

Hayder Giha | Medical biochemistry

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Prof. Hayder Giha: Leading Researcher in Medical biochemistry

🎉 Congratulations Prof. Hayder Giha on Winning the Best Paper Award! 🏆 Your dedication to research, mentorship, and collaboration with international teams is truly commendable. This award is a testament to your outstanding work and the impact it has on the broader community.

Professional Profile:

🩺🧬 Summary: He is a Medical Doctor (MD), Ph.D., and Professor of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Currently teaching Medical Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Genetics to undergraduate medical students and postgraduates. In my research career, He published approximately 77 articles in peer-reviewed international journals with good impact factors (IF between 0.00 to 47).

He is research journey began with a focus on malaria, particularly simple and severe P. falciparum malaria. He delved into clinical epidemiology, antigenic variation, and natural immunity against vaccine candidate antigens. He later shifted my focus to metabolic disorders, specifically type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) and obesity, exploring the roles of vitamin D and gut hormones. My current research plan emphasizes biomarkers as diagnostic tools and pathophysiological markers, with a keen interest in inborn errors of metabolism and T2D. T2D studies include diabetes pathophysiology, insulin resistance, and mitochondrial dysfunction, considering factors like oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, and chronic metabolic acidosis.

🎓 Education and Qualifications:

  • MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine), University of Khartoum, Sudan, Oct 1988.
  • Ph.D., University of Copenhagen, Denmark, Jul 1999. Thesis title: “Antigenic variation in Plasmodium falciparum malaria: studies from an area of seasonal and unstable transmission.”
  • Other overseas training: Molecular Biology Applications, Edinburgh University, UK, June-July 1996.
  • Post-doctoral training: Application of molecular techniques in prediction of drug resistance in malaria infections, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Edinburgh University, 2002 (3 months).

📚 Publications Top Noted:

  1. Giha HA. Hidden chronic metabolic acidosis of diabetes type 2 (CMAD): Clues, causes and consequences. Rev Endocr Metab Disord. 2023 Aug;24(4):735-750.
  2. Alamin OASO, Elgalil FMA, Giha HA. Warfarin prophylaxis for arterial thromboembolism: Age is the prime dose determinant and atrial fibrillation is the main indication in an Afro-Arab Ethinic community. Open J Clin Med Case Rep. 2023.
  3. Giha HA, Abdulwahab RA, Abbas J, Shinwari Z, Alaiya A. Sex-Biased Expression of Genes Allocated in the Autosomal Chromosomes: Blood LC-MS/MS Protein Profiling in Healthy Subjects. Genet Res (Camb). 2023 Mar 11;2023:8822205.
  4. Sater MS, AlDehaini DMB, Malalla ZHA, Ali ME, Giha HA. Plasma IL-6, TREM1, uPAR, and IL6/IL8 biomarkers increment further witnessing the chronic inflammation in type 2 diabetes. Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig. 2023 Feb 28.
  5. Alamin OAO, Amir O, Giha HA. Correlates and Severity of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Type 2 Diabetes Patients in an Afro-Arab-cross Ethnic Community. Cardiology Research and Reports. 2022, 4(4); DOI: 10.31579/2692-9759/054.

🔬 Research Projects:

  • Malaria
  • Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity
  • Vitamin D and Vitamin D Receptor Polymorphism
  • Inborn Errors of Metabolism
  • Virtual Biochemistry Lab Project
  • Traffic Road Accidents

Research Focus:

Hayder Giha’s research focus spans several areas in the fields of medical biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics. Below are the key areas of research that he has been involved in:

  1. Malaria Research:
    • Initially, he conducted research in the field of malaria, specifically focusing on simple and severe P. falciparum malaria.
    • Areas of interest included clinical epidemiology, antigenic variation, and natural immunity against vaccine candidate antigens.
    • Molecular characterization of malaria parasites, drug resistance, and the relationship between parasite virulence and resistance.
  2. Metabolic Disorders Research:
    • Transitioned to studying metabolic disorders, particularly type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) and obesity.
    • Investigated the role of vitamin D and gut hormones in metabolic disorders.
  3. Biomarkers and Pathophysiological Markers:
    • His current research plan emphasizes the use of biomarkers as diagnostic tools and novel pathophysiological markers for diseases.
    • Special interest in inborn errors of metabolism and T2D.
    • Focus on diabetes pathophysiology, insulin resistance, mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, and chronic metabolic acidosis.
  4. Publication Highlights:
    • Published approximately 77 articles in peer-reviewed international journals with varying impact factors.
    • Papers cover a range of topics from malaria to metabolic disorders.
  5. Research Projects:
    • Involved in various research projects related to malaria, metabolic syndrome, obesity, vitamin D, vitamin D receptor polymorphism, inborn errors of metabolism, and a Virtual Biochemistry Lab Project.
    • Contributed to the study of traffic road accidents.

Overall, Dr. Hayder Giha has made significant contributions to understanding diseases at the molecular level, with a focus on infectious diseases like malaria and metabolic disorders such as diabetes. His work includes both basic research and contributions to clinical understanding, emphasizing the development of diagnostic tools and markers for diseases.