Vijay Kumar

About

Neuroscientist with over a decade of experience in molecular medicine, neurodegeneration, pain biology, and translational research. Skilled in animal models, advanced molecular biology techniques, cell culture, and bioinformatics. Accomplished researcher with 22 original articles, 17 reviews, 2 book chapters, >3,400 citations, and an h-index of 25. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary projects, mentor trainees, and foster international collaborations across academia and clinical research. Dedicated to advancing translational neuroscience and molecular biology through innovative research and therapeutic development.

Employment

• Johns Hopkins University Postdoc Fellow
  2025 - Present
• The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Postdoc Fellow
  2021 - 2025
• Yeungnam University Assistant Professor
  2018 - 2021

Education

• Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences PhD
  2010 - 2017

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (44)

• Signaling Pathways in Oxidative Stress-Induced Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Review of Phytochemical Therapeutic Interventions
  Antioxidants 2025 DOI: 10.3390/antiox14040457
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• Parkinson’s Disease: Biomarkers for Diagnosis and Disease Progression
  International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2024 DOI: 10.3390/ijms252212379
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• Exploring the Potential of Exosomes as Biomarkers in Tuberculosis and Other Diseases
  International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2024 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25052885
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• Senescence of endplate osteoclasts induces sensory innervation and spinal pain
  eLife 2024 DOI: 10.7554/ELIFE.92889
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• Stunting and wasting in neurological Wilson disease: Role of copper, zinc, and insulin‐like growth factor‐I
  International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience 2023 DOI: 10.1002/jdn.10293
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• Exploring Edible Mushrooms for Diabetes: Unveiling Their Role in Prevention and Treatment
  Molecules 2023 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28062837
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• Neurobiology of zinc and its role in neurogenesis
  European Journal of Nutrition 2021 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-020-02454-3
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• Screening of natural compounds for identification of novel inhibitors against β-lactamase CTX-M-152 reported among Kluyvera georgiana isolates: An in vitro and in silico study
  Microbial Pathogenesis 2021 DOI: 10.1016/J.MICPATH.2020.104688
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• Mechanistic insights of CRISPR/Cas-mediated genome editing towards enhancing abiotic stress tolerance in plants
  Physiologia Plantarum 2021 DOI: 10.1111/PPL.13359
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• Proteotoxicity: A Fatal Consequence of Environmental Pollutants-Induced Impairments in Protein Clearance Machinery
  Journal of Personalized Medicine 2021 DOI: 10.3390/jpm11020069
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