0000-0002-2120-0605 About
I am a multidisciplinary researcher with a strong background spanning natural products, pharmaceutical sciences, and neuropharmacology. Holding MS and a PhD in Pharma, my research bridges traditional medicine with cutting-edge biomedical science to identify bioactive molecular leads from Himalayan medicinal plants and explore their mechanistic and therapeutic potential in preclinical models of Alzheimer's disease.
Over the years, I have developed an integrated skill set encompassing phytochemical isolation and standardization, LC/MS profiling, molecular docking, network pharmacology, cell culture, Western blotting, animal model studies, and histopathological evaluation. My experience also includes scientific writing, peer review, and editorial management across major publishing platforms such as Elsevier, Bentham Science, MDPI, and Springer Nature.
I have successfully secured and led multiple national-level research grants as Principal Investigator, including projects funded by ICMR, UGC–BSR, and JK-DST, focusing on developing and optimizing novel therapeutics derived from Rosa brunonii and Nardostachys jatamansi for Alzheimer’s disease. These efforts reflect my capability in project design, grant writing, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
My contributions extend to 28 peer-reviewed publications in reputed international journals such as ACS Omega, Current Medicinal Chemistry, Current Neuropharmacology, Biotechnology Reports, Environmental Research, and many more, with research output spanning Alzheimer’s disease mechanisms, natural bioactive molecules, neuroinflammation, and drug delivery systems. I am also an active peer reviewer for multiple leading journals, and a member of several international research bodies, such as the NIHR Dementia Researcher (UK), the American Society of Pharmacognosy, and the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (USA).
Recognized for academic and research output, I was awarded the ICMR Senior Research Fellowship (2022–2024), UGC–BSR PhD Fellowship (1st Rank, 2019), and the Postgraduate Fellowship by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India at NIPER-Kolkata.
Driven by commitment to innovation and translational research, I aim to understand the complex pathophysiology of AD and harness nature’s chemical diversity to develop next-generation therapeutics. My long-term goal is to establish a globally recognized research program integrating natural products, molecular neuroscience, and drug discovery for neurodegenerative and metabolic disorders.
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Publications (27)
- Integration of phytochemical profiling and computational approaches to evaluate the neuroprotective potential of Nardostachys jatamansi in Alzheimer's disease Save
- A review on amino acids as proxies for organic matter degradation in aquatic ecosystems: implications for nutrient cycling, climate change, and ecosystem management Save
- Bridging the gaps through environmental DNA: A review of critical considerations for interpreting the biodiversity data in coral reef ecosystems Save
- Neural Stem Cell Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease: A-State-of-the-Art Review Save
- Acute and Sub-acute Toxicity Profiles of Anchusa Strigosa and Zataria Multiflora: Insights from Wistar Albino Rats Save
- Microbial oases in the ice: A state-of-the-art review on cryoconite holes as diversity hotspots and their scientific connotations Save
- Synthetic and Natural Bioactive Molecules in Balancing the Crosstalk among Common Signaling Pathways in Alzheimer’s Disease: Understanding the Neurotoxic Mechanisms for Therapeutic Intervention Save
- Pharmacognostic and Phytochemical Characteristics of the Colchicum luteum Baker (Suranjan) growing wild in Kashmir Valley, India Save
- Unraveling the potential of environmental DNA for deciphering recent advances in plant–animal interactions: a systematic review Save
- Clinical Biomarkers and Novel Drug Targets to Cut Gordian Knots of Alzheimer's Disease Save
- A Comprehensive Review on Journey of Pyrrole Scaffold Against Multiple Therapeutic Targets Save
- Dysfunction of ABC Transporters at the Surface of BBB: Potential Implications in Intractable Epilepsy and Applications of Nanotechnology Enabled Drug Delivery Save
- Berberine in the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases and Nanotechnology Enabled Targeted Delivery Save
- Novel Drug Delivery System for Curcumin: Implementation to Improve Therapeutic Efficacy against Neurological Disorders Save
- Bioactive Heterocyclic Compounds as Potential Therapeutics in the Treatment of Gliomas: A Review Save
- Curcumin as a privileged scaffold molecule for various biological targets in drug development Save
- Isoflavones of Soy: Chemistry and Health Benefits Save
- Nigella sativa as a therapeutic candidate for arthritis and related disorders Save
- Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of Picrorhiza kurroa Save
- Resveratrol: a potential drug candidate with multispectrum therapeutic application Save