Ms. Poonam Kumari | Tumor biology | Young Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Fellow, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India

The researcher is a dedicated scientist with a strong background in life sciences, specializing in epigenetics and tumor biology. Currently, they are pursuing a postdoctoral research fellowship at PGIMER, Chandigarh, focusing on epigenetics related to type 2 diabetes and wound healing. Their academic journey includes completing a Ph.D. in Life Sciences from PGIMER, where they studied the epigenetics of parathyroid tumors. With a strong academic foundation and research experience, they have garnered several awards and recognitions for their work.

Professional Profile

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Education 🎓

– *BSc (Hons) Zoology*, Punjab University, Chandigarh, 2016 (78.5%)- *MSc (Hons) Zoology*, Punjab University, Chandigarh, 2018 (80.9%)- Ph.D. in Life Sciences, PGIMER, Chandigarh, 2019-2024 (submitted, VIVA-VOCE awaited)- *Postdoctoral Research Fellow*, PGIMER and IISER, 2024-till date

Experience 💼

– *Junior Research Fellow*, Dept. of Paediatrics, PGIMER, Chandigarh, 2018-2019- *CSIR-JRF*, Dept. of Endocrinology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, 2019-2021- *CSIR-SRF*, Dept. of Endocrinology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, 2021-2024- *Postdoctoral Research Fellow*, Dept. of Endocrinology, PGIMER, and Dept. of Biological Sciences, IISER, 2024-till date

Awards and Honors 🏆

– *CSIR-UGC JRF*, UGC, 2018- *GATE Life Sciences*, GATE, 2018- *Third Prize in Oral Presentation*, ISBMR, 2020- *Second Prize in Oral Presentation*, ISBMR, 2022 and 2024- *Early Career Travel Award*, ENDO USA, 2023- *Young Investigator Award*, ENDO USA, 2023- *Travel Awards*, DST-SERB and DBT, 2023 and 2024

Research Focus 🔬

The researcher’s primary focus lies in epigenetics, particularly in understanding the role of Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 (PRC2) target genes in sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism. Currently, they are working on epigenetics related to type 2 diabetes and wound healing, exploring the underlying mechanisms and potential therapeutic applications. Their research aims to contribute significantly to the field of life sciences and medicine.

Publications 📚

 

1. Genetics of severe combined immunodeficiency 🧬 – R Kumrah, P Vignesh, P Patra, A Singh, G Anjani, P Saini, M Sharma, … Genes & diseases 7 (1), 52-61, 2020
2. Progressive rise in the prevalence of asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism in India 📈 – AK Arya, P Kumari, SK Bhadada, K Agrawal, P Singh, S Mukherjee, … Journal of bone and mineral metabolism 39, 253-259, 2021
3. A detailed appraisal of renal manifestations in primary hyperparathyroidism from Indian PHPT registry 🥛 – K Agrawal, AK Arya, A Sood, P Kumari, P Singh, M Sapara, A Rastogi, … Clinical Endocrinology 94 (3), 371-376, 2021
4. Large parathyroid adenomas: potential mechanisms to reconcile adenoma size and disease phenotype 🔬 – A Bhan, S Athimulam, P Kumari, R Pal, SK Bhadada, BC Cook, S Qiu, … Frontiers in endocrinology 14, 1009516, 2023
5. Comparison of profile of primary hyperparathyroidism with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus 📊 – P Kumari, AK Arya, R Pal, A Sood, D Dahiya, S Mukherjee, A Rastogi, … Endocrine Practice 28 (1), 96-101, 2022
6. Differences in primary hyperparathyroidism between pre-and postmenopausal women in India 👩‍⚕️ – AK Arya, SK Bhadada, P Kumari, K Agrawal, S Mukhopadhyay, D Sarma, … Endocrine Practice 27 (7), 710-715, 2021
7. Baseline renal dysfunction determines mortality following parathyroidectomy in primary hyperparathyroidism 💊 – L Das, SK Bhadada, SM Arvindbhai, D Dahiya, A Behera, P Dutta, … Journal of bone and mineral metabolism, 1-11, 2021
8. Cystic parathyroid adenomas: An enigmatic entity and role of Tc-99 m sestamibi scintigraphy 🔍 – VS Krishnaraju, …

Conclusion

The candidate is an excellent young researcher with a strong academic background, extensive research experience, and a good publication record. Their awards and recognition demonstrate their potential and contributions to the field. With some further development in publication record, independence, and international exposure, the candidate would be an outstanding candidate for the Young Researcher Award. Overall, the candidate’s research experience, academic excellence, and awards make them a strong contender for this award.