Dr. raksha sunhare | Biomolecules | Women Researcher Award

Dr. raksha sunhare | Biomolecules | Women Researcher Award

Doctorate at Vidya Pvt ltd | India

Dr. Raksha Sunhare is an accomplished researcher in the field of biotechnology, specializing in probiotics development, molecular biotechnology, and clinical studies. With an impressive career spanning over a decade, she has made significant contributions to the development of high cell-density probiotics, the formulation of innovative products, and the advancement of molecular research methods.

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🎓 Educational Background

Dr. Raksha Sunhare possesses a strong academic foundation with advanced degrees in biotechnology, pharmacy, and business management. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Molecular Biotechnology from University Putra Malaysia (2009–2014), focusing on proteomics and metagenomics in complex biological systems. Her academic excellence was evident during her Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Biotechnology at Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, India (2005–2007), where she received the prestigious University Distinction Award. She laid the groundwork for her career in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology with a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from Shri Govindram Seksaria Institute of Technology and Science, India (2000–2004). To complement her scientific expertise, Dr. Sunhare pursued a Master in Business Management from Pune University (2017–2019), equipping herself with vital leadership and managerial skills to drive impactful innovations.

💼 Professional Experience

Dr. Sunhare has excelled in diverse roles, showcasing her expertise in probiotics development, market research, and product innovation. At Unique Biotech, Hyderabad (April 2021–Feb 2022), as Manager of Probiotics-New Product Development, she formulated innovative dosage forms such as sachets, stick packs, gummies, and solutions. She played a pivotal role in designing product portfolios and conducting market gap analyses, enabling the successful branding of new products. Earlier, as a Consultant-Market Research Analyst at Healthathon Tech, Pune (Oct 2018–March 2021), she conducted extensive market research, blending qualitative and quantitative analyses to develop clinical proposals, brand tracking systems, and marketing strategies.

Recently, at Vidya Probiotics, Hassan, Dr. Sunhare led end-to-end projects in probiotics development, from strain isolation to high cell-density formulation for innovative strains like Akkermansia muciniphila. Her commitment to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) included staff training in calibration, audits, and advanced lab techniques. As a Researcher at National Chemical Laboratory, Pune (Aug 2017–Dec 2017), she conducted biochemical experiments for product advancement, focusing on microbiological safety and efficacy. Additionally, during her tenure as a Post-doctoral Researcher at University Putra Malaysia (Aug 2014–April 2015), she explored protein alterations in preterm deliveries and ectopic pregnancies using proteomic approaches while advancing microbiome and stem cell research through metagenomic analyses.

🔬 Research Contributions

Dr. Sunhare has made significant contributions to scientific research, including developing US patent technology for high-cell-density production of strains such as Akkermansia muciniphila, Bacillus clausii, and Bacillus subtilis. Her pioneering work spans proteomics, genomics, and microbial biochemical processes, leading to advancements in probiotics and biotechnology.

🏆 Awards and Recognition

Dr. Sunhare’s achievements have been widely recognized. She was a Barefoot Ultra-Runner Ambassador and podium finisher at the 24-hour Ultra Pinkathon Worldwide in March 2019. Her academic excellence was honored with prestigious fellowships, including the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education Fellowship (2010–2013) and Special Graduate Research Fellowship (2009). She also received the University Distinction Award during her M.Tech studies in 2007 for her outstanding academic performance.

🛠️ Key Skills

Dr. Sunhare is a versatile professional with expertise spanning multiple domains. She excels in branding and product development, designing market-driven product portfolios, and implementing effective marketing strategies. Her research proficiency includes advanced techniques in proteomics, genomics, and pharmacovigilance, along with a strong command of clinical studies and data analysis. Additionally, she is skilled in process design and enhancement, innovating formulations for probiotics while troubleshooting complex equipment-related issues.

🌟 Notable Achievements

Dr. Sunhare has collaborated on multinational projects that bridge academia and industry, contributing significantly to microbiological safety assessments that enhance product quality and shelf life. She has demonstrated exceptional leadership by mentoring and training staff in advanced laboratory processes, ensuring high standards of research and operational excellence.

Dr. Raksha Sunhare’s combination of scientific rigor, strategic thinking, and innovative approach positions her as a pioneering leader in probiotics and biotechnology research.

Publications Top Noted📚

Assessing the probiotic potential and safety of newly isolated Bacillus coagulans VHBAX-04: in vitro and in silico evaluations

Authors: Sunhare, R.; Shyam Prasad, S.V.; Kodimule, S.; Prabu, R.

Journal: International Journal of Food Science and Technology

Year: 2024

Production, purification, and biochemical analysis of RNase-producing mutant strain of Streptomyces venezuelae

Authors: Sunhare, R.; Punniyamorthy, G.; Prabu, R.

Journal: Minerva Biotecnologica

Year: 2013

Prof Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed, Biomolecules, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed, Biomolecules, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Saudi Arabia

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🎓Academic Qualifications

Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Mansour completed his PhD in Physiological Chemistry from Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, between 1990 and 1993. His thesis focused on leukotrienes and lipoxins, particularly investigating the role of Leukotrienes C4 and B4 in chronic myeloid leukemia. Prior to that, he earned his Master’s degree in Biochemistry from Al-Azhar University, Cairo-Egypt, where his research centered on the role of steroidal hormones in breast cancer (1987-1990). He also obtained a Diploma in Biochemical Analysis from Al-Azhar University (1985-1986), and graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences with Honors from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, in 1984.

👩‍🏫Academic Experience 

Dr. Mansour has extensive academic experience spanning several prestigious universities. Since 2012, he has served as a Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS). From 2006 to 2012, he was a Professor in the Pharmacology Department at King Saud University (KSU). Additionally, he held the position of Professor of Pharmacology at King Faisal University (2005-2006) and was an Associate Professor in Biochemistry at Al-Azhar University from 2002 to 2005. Earlier in his career, he served as an Assistant Professor in both King Saud University and Al-Azhar University, where he taught a variety of courses in biochemistry, pharmacology, and clinical chemistry.

🔬Research Interests

Dr. Mansour’s research has contributed significantly to several fields of biochemistry and pharmacology. His primary interests include:

Leukotrienes and Lipoxins: Investigating their synthesis, quantitation, and biological effects.

Oxidative Damage and Free Radicals: Studying their role in tissue injury, aging, and cancer prevention.

Tumor Markers: Researching biomarkers for the early diagnosis of cancer.

Molecular Biology: Focusing on genetic techniques and oncogenic transformations.

Chemical Toxicities: Exploring biochemical changes related to aging and disease.

🧪Instrumental Expertise

Throughout his career, Dr. Mansour has gained substantial expertise in various laboratory techniques and instrumentation. These include spectrophotometry, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), flow cytometry, PCR, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), and tissue culture. His work in animal experimentation covers fields such as induced liver damage, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and tumors. He has also developed proficiency in ultracentrifugation, electrophoresis, and atomic absorption techniques.

🏅Honors and Awards

Dr. Mansour has been recognized with several honors and awards throughout his distinguished career. In 1983, he received a Travel Award to attend the International Pharmaceutical Students Federation Conference in Lausanne, Switzerland. In 1998, he was awarded the prestigious State Encouragement Award in Medical Sciences, recognizing his contributions to the field of biochemistry and pharmacology.

👨‍🏫Teaching Contributions

Dr. Mansour has been a dedicated educator for undergraduate and graduate students across multiple institutions. He has taught courses in Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Clinical Chemistry, and Pharmacogenomics. He has served on examination boards for undergraduates and postgraduates at various faculties of pharmacy in Egypt, and has contributed to curriculum development and student progress committees at KSAU-HS.

🖥️Computer Skills

Dr. Mansour is highly proficient in a range of computer applications, including MS Windows, Mac OSX, and various academic tools like MS Publisher, MS Office, and Adobe Acrobat Pro. He also possesses advanced knowledge of the internet and emerging technologies that are applicable to academia, such as the iPad and smart pens.

📝Publications Top Noted

A possible antineoplastic potential of selective, irreversible proteasome inhibitor, carfilzomib on chemically induced hepatocarcinogenesis in rats

Authors: Mansour, M.A., Aljoufi, M.A., Al-Hosaini, K., Al-Rikabi, A.C., Nagi, M.N.
Journal: Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology
Year: 2014

Possible role of selective, irreversible, proteasome inhibitor (carfilzomib) in the treatment of rat hepatocellular carcinoma

Authors: Mansour, M.A., Aljoufi, M.A., Al-Hosaini, K., Al-Rikabi, A.C., Nagi, M.N.
Journal: Chemico-Biological Interactions
Year: 2014

Evaluation of oxidative stress and antioxidant status in diabetic and hypertensive women during labor

Authors: Al-Shebly, M.M., Mansour, M.A.
Journal: Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity
Year: 2012

Comparison of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockade for the prevention of premalignant changes in the liver

Authors: Mansour, M.A., Al-Ismaeel, H., Al-Rikabi, A.C., Al-Shabanah, O.A.
Journal: Life Sciences
Year: 2011

Metformin attenuates streptozotocin-induced diabetic nephropathy in rats through modulation of oxidative stress genes expression

Authors: Alhaider, A.A., Korashy, H.M., Sayed-Ahmed, M.M., Kfoury, H., Mansour, M.A.
Journal: Chemico-Biological Interactions
Year: 2011

Ginger ingredients inhibit the development of diethylnitrosoamine induced premalignant phenotype in rat chemical hepatocarcinogenesis model

Authors: Mansour, M.A., Bekheet, S.A., Al-Rejaie, S.S., Al-Rikabi, A.C., Abdo, A.A.
Journal: BioFactors
Year: 2010

Mr. Leonardo Vitorino Costa de Aquino, Biomolecules, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Leonardo Vitorino Costa de Aquino, Biomolecules, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Leonardo Vitorino Costa de Aquino, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, Brazil

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🌟Summary

Mr. Leonardo Vitorino Costa de Aquino is a dedicated researcher and academic specializing in veterinary medicine and animal reproduction biotechnology. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido (UFERSA), Leonardo has a solid foundation in animal science and biotechnology, complemented by extensive research and project participation.

🎓Education

Ph.D. in Animal Science (in progress): Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido, UFERSA, Brazil. Advisor: Alexsandra Fernandes Pereira.

Master’s in Animal Science (2020-2022): Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido, UFERSA, Brazil. Advisor: Alexsandra Fernandes Pereira.

Graduation in Biotechnology (2016-2019): Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido, UFERSA, Brazil. Advisor: Alexsandra Fernandes Pereira.

Secondary Education (2011-2013): Escola Estadual Aida Ramalho Cortez Pereira, EEARCP, Brazil.

💼 Professional Experience

Researcher
Laboratório de Biotecnologia Animal (LBA/UFERSA) (2022 - Present)
Participation in projects focusing on in vitro fertilization for conservation of wild species and nuclear transfer techniques.

Researcher
Departamento de Ciências Animais, UFERSA (2020 - Present)
Projects on the antioxidant potential of essential oils in bovine oocyte maturation and embryo development.

Professor
UFERSA (2020 - 2021)
Taught courses in Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology.

🔬Research Interests 

Animal Reproduction
Development of in vitro fertilization techniques and somatic cell nuclear transfer.

Biotechnology
Antioxidant properties of essential oils and their application in animal reproduction.

🏆Awards and Honors 

1st Place for Best Oral Presentation
II SEMPRO BIOTEC, UFERSA (2024)

Honorable Mention for Best Poster Presentation
II SEMPRO BIOTEC, UFERSA (2024)

Honorable Mention for Best Presentation in Agrarian Sciences
XXIX Seminário de Iniciação Científica, UFERSA (2023)

2nd Place in Photography Contest
I Simpósio Potiguar em Ciência Animal, UFERSA (2023)

Honorable Mention for Best Presentation in Agrarian Sciences
XXVIII Seminário de Iniciação Científica, UFERSA (2022)

1st Place for Best Work in Swine Reproduction
XXIV Congresso Brasileiro de Reprodução Animal (2021)

1st Place for Best Presentation in Biological Sciences
XXVII Seminário de Iniciação Científica, UFERSA (2021)

3rd Place for Best Presentation in Agrarian Sciences
XXVII Seminário de Iniciação Científica, UFERSA (2021)

Best Work in Bovine Reproduction
X Congresso Norte-Nordeste de Reprodução Animal, UEMA (2020)

Best Work in Wild Animal Reproduction
X Congresso Norte-Nordeste de Reprodução Animal, UEMA (2020)

Publications📝

Cryopreservation and Passaging Optimization for Galea spixii (Wagler, 1831) Adult Skin Fibroblast Lines: A Step Forward in Species Management and Genetic Studies

Authors: Aquino, L.V.C.D., Olindo, S.L., Silva, Y.L.F.E., Silva, A.R., Pereira, A.F.

Journal: Acta Histochemica

Year: 2024

Age and Sex Effects on Histological Features and In Vitro Culturing of Antillean Manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus, Linnaeus 1758) Dermis

Authors: Moura, Y.B.F., Aquino, L.V.C., Nascimento, M.B., Luna, F.O., Pereira, A.F.

Journal: Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series C: Anatomia Histologia Embryologia

Year: 2024

L-Proline as a Cryoprotective Agent for the Preservation of Galea Spixii Skin Fibroblasts

Authors: Aquino, L.V.C., Rodrigues, L.L.V., Olindo, S.L., Moura, Y.B.F., Pereira, A.F.

Journal: Biopreservation and Biobanking

Year: 2024

Different Methods for Seminal Plasma Removal and Sperm Selection on the Quality and Fertility of Collared Peccary Sperm

Authors: Santos, M.V.O., Silva, A.M., Aquino, L.V.C., Silva, A.R., Pereira, A.F.

Journal: Animals

Year: 2023

Morphological, Ultrastructural, and Immunocytochemical Characterization and Assessment of Puma (Puma concolor Linnaeus, 1771) Cell Lines After Extended Culture and Cryopreservation

Authors: Lira, G.P.O., Borges, A.A., Nascimento, M.B., Silva, A.R., Pereira, A.F.

Journal: Biopreservation and Biobanking

Year: 2022