Kushagra Khanna | Pharmacy | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Kushagra Khanna
Affiliation UCSI University
Country Malaysia
Scopus ID 57213100648
Documents 57
Citations 898
h-index 16
Subject area Pharmacy
Award Innovative Research Award
Event International Research Chemistry Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-1882-2120

Kushagra Khanna is a researcher affiliated with UCSI University, Malaysia, whose stated subject area is pharmacy. The supplied bibliometric profile records documents, citations and an h-index. These indicators provide a quantitative overview of the research output and citation activity associated with the supplied Scopus author profile. The researcher is recognized in connection with the Innovative Research Award under the International Research Chemistry Awards. The award profile highlights the importance of research innovation, scientific contributions and the advancement of pharmaceutical knowledge.[1]

Abstract

This article presents an academic recognition profile for Kushagra Khanna of UCSI University, Malaysia, in the subject area of pharmacy. The profile is associated with the Innovative Research Award presented under the International Research Chemistry Awards. According to the supplied Scopus information, the researcher has 57 documents, 898 citations and an h-index.[1]

Keywords

Kushagra Khanna; Pharmacy Research; Pharmaceutical Sciences; Innovative Research Award; Pharmaceutical Innovation; Drug Discovery; Clinical Pharmacy; Research Impact; Bibliometrics; Citation Analysis; UCSI University; Malaysia; Scopus Author Profile; ORCID Profile; International Research Chemistry Awards.[2]

Introduction

Pharmacy is a multidisciplinary field concerned with medicines, their development, formulation, safe use and therapeutic applications. Research in this area can connect pharmaceutical sciences with healthcare delivery, pharmacology, drug analysis, medication safety and emerging therapeutic technologies.[1]

Research Profile

The supplied profile identifies Kushagra Khanna with UCSI University, Malaysia, and designates pharmacy as the relevant subject area. The provides a persistent route to the researcher’s indexed author record, while the supports identification of the researcher’s scholarly identity. These identifiers can help readers distinguish an author’s record from similarly named researchers and locate associated academic information .[5]

Research Contributions

Pharmacy research encompasses a broad range of scientific and professional activities, including the investigation of drug properties, pharmaceutical formulations, therapeutic effectiveness, medicine quality and the responsible use of medicines. Depending on the researcher’s documented publication record, contributions in these areas may include experimental studies, analytical methods, literature reviews, translational investigations or collaborative research.[4]

Publications

The supplied Scopus profile records documents associated with the researcher. This document count indicates indexed scholarly output in the source profile, but the figure alone does not establish the types of publications, authorship positions, publication venues or specific scientific findings. Those details should be assessed by reviewing the individual records and their full bibliographic information.[2]

Research Impact

The supplied bibliometric indicators for Kushagra Khanna comprise documents, citations and an h-index. In bibliometric analysis, document counts summarize indexed output, citation counts measure recorded citations, and the h-index combines publication volume with citation frequency. These indicators describe different aspects of scholarly activity and should be interpreted together with subject context and publication-level evidence.[3]

Award Suitability

The profile associates Kushagra Khanna with the Innovative Research Award under the International Research Chemistry Awards. Within the context of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, research innovation may involve new scientific approaches, improved methods, interdisciplinary investigations or evidence that advances understanding of medicines and their applications.[4]

Conclusion

Kushagra Khanna is identified in the supplied information as a pharmacy researcher affiliated with UCSI University, Malaysia, and associated with the Innovative Research Award under the International Research Chemistry Awards. The profile records documents, citations and an h-index. These figures provide a quantitative snapshot of indexed scholarly activity, while a fuller understanding of the researcher’s contributions requires examination of individual publications and verifiable evidence.[5]

References

    1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Kushagra Khanna, Author ID 57213100648. Scopus. Author profile and bibliometric information should be consulted for current records.
      https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57213100648
    2. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID record: 0000-0002-1882-2120. ORCID provides a persistent identifier for distinguishing researchers and connecting scholarly contributions.
      https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1882-2120
    3. International Research Chemistry Awards. (n.d.).
      https://researchchemistry.org
    4. Kumar, P., Khanna, K., Dhiani, B. A., Tan, L. F., Yap, V. L., Chow, J. C., & Kaur, C. P. (2026). Targeting uterine fibroid cells with TC-16A: A polyherbal formulation based strategy involving apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, and autophagy. South African Journal of Botany, 196, 477–488.
      https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2026.04.040
    5. Karwasra, R., Bano, N., Ahmad, S., Singh, S., Khanna, K., Sharma, N., Raza, K., & Verma, S. (2026). Multimodal evaluation of mannose engineered poly lactic glycolic acid nanoparticles with granulocyte colony stimulating factor focused delivery to bone marrow for neutropenia. Scientific Reports, 16, Article 2849.
      https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-29790-w

Dr. Cesira Giordano, Medicinal Chemistry, Women Researcher Award

Dr. Cesira Giordano, Medicinal Chemistry, Women Researcher Award

Doctorate at Azienda Opedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Italy

Professional Profiles

Scopus

Orcid

🎓 Education and Academic Background

Cesira Giordano, born on January 28, 1987, holds a Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology, with a specialization in Microbiology and Virology. She furthered her expertise by completing a 2nd level Master’s in OMIC Data Analysis, reflecting her commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology into her field.

🧑‍🔬 Professional Qualifications and Current Role

Since October 2019, Cesira has held a permanent position as a Biologist Manager at the Hospital Microbiology Department of Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana (AOUP) in Pisa. As a Clinical Microbiologist, she is responsible for key microbiological analyses, including regional control measures in line with Tuscany’s Decree No. 16286 of 2017. Cesira’s work ensures public health laboratories maintain their high standards, particularly through her role as the Single EQA (External Quality Assessment) contact person for SD Hospital Microbiology at AOUP.

🏆 Leadership in Public Health and Tender Commissions

Cesira has been actively involved in public health laboratory management, serving as a Tender Commissioner for various public health tenders in 2023 and 2024. Her roles include:

  • June 2024: Tender Commissioner for AOUP ESTAR, overseeing consumables and accessories for public health laboratories.
  • September 2023: Tender Commissioner for AOUP, focusing on microbiological identifications and antibiotic testing (Antibiograms).
  • July 2023–Ongoing: AOUP Contact Person for the Tuscany Region regarding communications about Listeria monocytogenes.

🔬 Research Contributions and Innovations

Cesira’s research focuses on the development and application of innovative microbiological technologies. Between 2018 and 2019, she was awarded a research grant to develop Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) technology for identifying bacteria and yeast. This work, conducted in collaboration with the University of Pisa, has laid the groundwork for bacterial typing and investigating antibiotic resistance.

Her other research highlights include:

2018: Development of rapid antibiogram protocols for multi-organ donor samples, under the supervision of Dr. Simona Barnini.

2017: Analysis of the genomes of Klebsiella pneumoniae using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) techniques. This project aimed at identifying new genes responsible for antibiotic resistance, carried out under the leadership of Dr. Simona Barnini.

🌍 International Research and Collaboration

In 2016, Cesira expanded her research experience internationally, spending time at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), Netherlands. There, she worked on whole genome sequencing of multi-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae strains, contributing to the understanding of antibiotic resistance mechanisms under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Alexander Friedrich, Dr. Erik Bathoorn, and Dr. John Rossen.

🧪 Pioneering Work in Microbiological Diagnostics

Cesira has made significant strides in rapid diagnostic methodologies. In 2016, she played a crucial role in developing rapid molecular and phenotypic antibiograms aimed at diagnosing sepsis swiftly. The protocols she helped develop reduced diagnostic time to as little as 3-6 hours after blood culture positivity, using advanced techniques like MALDI TOF MS. These advancements have greatly improved clinical response times in critical cases, saving lives.

Publications Top Noted📚

Frequency of cefiderocol heteroresistance among patients treated with cefiderocol for carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii infections

Authors: Shields, R.K., Dorazio, A.J., Tiseo, G., Doi, Y., Falcone, M.

Journal: JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance

Year: 2024

Glycine restores the sensitivity to antibiotics in multidrug-resistant bacteria

Authors: Giordano, C., Barnini, S.

Journal: Microbiology Spectrum

Year: 2024

Clinical Features and Outcomes of Infections Caused by Metallo-β-Lactamase-Producing Enterobacterales: A 3-Year Prospective Study from an Endemic Area

Authors: Falcone, M., Giordano, C., Leonildi, A., Barnini, S., Tiseo, G.

Journal: Clinical Infectious Diseases

Year: 2024

Real-world experience with meropenem/vaborbactam for the treatment of infections caused by ESBL-producing Enterobacterales and carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae

Authors: Tiseo, G., Galfo, V., Riccardi, N., Barnini, S., Falcone, M.

Journal: European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

Year: 2024

Activity of novel β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor combinations against serine carbapenemase-producing carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Authors: Lee, S.Y., Gill, C.M., Nicolau, D.P., Fang, F., Thomson, G.

Journal: Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

Year: 2023