Rajendra Rohokale | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Rajendra Rohokale | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr Rajendra Rohokale, University of Florida, United States

Dr. Rajendra Rohokale is a Research Scientist at the University of Florida, specializing in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Carbohydrate Chemistry, and Glycochemistry. With a Ph.D. from Savitribai Phule Pune University, his notable projects include synthesizing complex carbohydrates for therapeutic applications and developing fully synthetic cancer vaccines. Dr. Rohokale’s work has led to significant advancements in glycoimmunology and drug delivery. An experienced researcher and reviewer for prestigious journals, he has over 360 citations on Google Scholar and holds an Orchid ID: orcid.org/0000-0001-8083-0466. 🌟🧪🔬📚

Publication profile

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Education

🎓 From 2010 to 2017, Rajendra Rohokale pursued a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India, under the guidance of Prof. Dilip D. Dhavale (F.A.Sc, F.N.A.Sc.). Their thesis was titled “Chiron Approach Towards the Syntheses of Amino Acids, Piperidine, Azepane, Polyhydroxylated Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids and Activation of Diazo-Ketones Using Visible Light Photoredox Catalysis and Dye.” [Name] earned their Master of Science (Organic Chemistry) (First Class) from the same university in 2009 and completed their Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) (First Class with Distinction) from New Arts, Science, and Commerce College, Ahmednagar in 2007. 📚🔬

Experience

🧪 Since August 2023, I’ve been a Research Scientist at the University of Florida, Gainesville. From January 2019 to August 2023, I was a Post-doctoral Research Associate at the same institution. My work focuses on synthesizing complex carbohydrates and their conjugates for therapeutic applications, including the development of glycosphingolipids (GSLs) and monophosphoryl lipid-A derivatives as cancer vaccine carriers. I specialize in synthetic organic and carbohydrate chemistry, creating efficient methods for synthesizing oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates. My research aims to advance cancer immunotherapy and glycoimmunology, with significant contributions to medical science. 💊🧫🔬

Presentations

He have actively participated in numerous esteemed conferences, including the Florida Heterocyclic Conference 2022 (FloHet 2022) at the University of Florida in March 2022 and the ChemPhotoChem-EJOC joint virtual symposium on Photoreact Catalysis in December 2021. He also attended FloHet 2020 at the University of Florida in March 2020. He presented a talk at the National Conference on “Bioinspired Materials in Science” at New Arts College, Pune, India, in January 2018. Additionally, He participated in the Satellite Meeting on Frontiers in the Chemistry & Biology of Oligosaccharides in January 2014 and attended various other international conferences from 2009 to 2013. 🌟🔬🌍📚

Research focus

Dr. Rajendra Rohokale’s research focuses on the synthesis and functional analysis of glycosphingolipids (GSLs) and their interactions in cell membranes. His work spans developing bifunctional GSL probes for studying GSL-interacting proteins, creating novel vaccine adjuvants, and exploring bacterial polysaccharide-based antibacterial conjugate vaccines. He also delves into advanced chemical synthesis techniques for GSLs and their derivatives, utilizing methods like diastereoselective cycloaddition and chemoenzymatic synthesis. Dr. Rohokale’s contributions significantly impact medicinal chemistry, organic chemistry, and infectious disease research. 🧪🔬💉

Publication top notes

Bifunctional glycosphingolipid (GSL) probes to investigate GSL-interacting proteins in cell membranes

Diastereoselective 1,3-Dipolar Intramolecular Nitrone Olefin Cycloaddition (INOC) Reaction of a Sugar-derived Allyl Alcohol: Synthesis of Functionalized Aminocyclopentitols.

Monophosphoryl Lipid A-Rhamnose Conjugates as a New Class of Vaccine Adjuvants

Development in the Concept of Bacterial Polysaccharide Repeating Unit-Based Antibacterial Conjugate Vaccines

Structural characterization and analysis of different epimers of neutral glycosphingolipid LcGg4 by ion mobility spectrometry-mass spectrometry

A Diversity-Oriented Strategy for Chemical Synthesis of Glycosphingolipids: Synthesis of Glycosphingolipid LcGg4 and Its Analogues and Derivatives

Iridium(III)-Catalyzed Alkynylation of 2-(Hetero)arylquinazolin-4-one Scaffolds via C–H Bond Activation

Eosin y photoredox catalyzed net redox neutral reaction for regiospecific annulation to 3-sulfonylindoles: Via anion oxidation of sodium sulfinate salts

Metal-Free Synthesis of 3-Thiocyanatobenzothiophenes by Eosin Y Photoredox-Catalyzed Cascade Radical Annulation of 2-Alkynylthioanisoles

Visible-Light-Mediated Eosin Y Photoredox-Catalyzed Vicinal Thioamination of Alkynes: Radical Cascade Annulation Strategy for 2-Substituted-3-sulfenylindoles

 

 

 

Büşra Kalkan Balak | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Büşra Kalkan Balak | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Ms Büşra Kalkan Balak, Yuksek Ihtisas University, Turkey

Büşra Kalkan Balak is a dedicated physiotherapist and lecturer at Yüksek İhtisas University Faculty of Health Sciences since 2023. She volunteers as a physiotherapist for the Turkish Paralympic Swimming National Team since 2019. With a master’s degree from Başkent University and ongoing doctoral studies at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, she has extensive experience in various hospitals and rehabilitation centers. Büşra has presented at numerous symposiums and has published multiple research articles, focusing on physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Her contributions to national and international events underscore her commitment to enhancing health and wellness. 🌟👩‍⚕️📚🏊‍♂️

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Education

Büşra Kalkan Balak is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University since 2019 📚. She completed her Master’s with Thesis at Başkent University from 2017 to 2019 🎓, and briefly attended Hacettepe University for a Master’s program in the fall of 2016 🍂. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation from Başkent University between 2012 and 2016 👩‍🎓. Before her undergraduate studies, she completed an English Preparatory Program at Başkent University in 2011-2012 📖.

Experience

Büşra Kalkan Balak is a dedicated physiotherapist and lecturer at Yüksek İhtisas University Faculty of Health Sciences since 2023 🏫. She has been volunteering as a physiotherapist for the Paralympic Swimming National Team since December 2019 🏊‍♀️. She previously lectured at Yüksek İhtisas University MYO from April 2019 and worked at Elis Sağlık Center (2018-2019) 🏥. Her experience includes roles at Sincan Lokman Hekim Hospital (2017) and MEB-Hayat Vakfı Posture Project (2017). She gained extensive internship experience at several institutions between 2014 and 2016, including Ankara University Yenikent Polyclinic, Başkent University facilities, and Izmir Baskent University hospitals 🏨.

Projects 📈📊

She contributed to projects like creating an exercise program for chess players with the Turkish Chess Federation in 2022 and a posture disorder screening project for secondary school students in 2017.

Competitions and Camps 🏆🏊‍♂️

She served as a physiotherapist at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games, several World Para Swimming Championships, and numerous national camps, contributing to the physical well-being of elite athletes from 2019 to 2022.

Research focus

Büşra Kalkan Balak’s research focuses on the impact of various exercises and conditions on physical and mental health. Her studies include examining stabilization exercises on core muscle function and balance in traditional archery athletes 🏹, the physical activity levels, sleep quality, and emotional states of athletes with physical disabilities during the pandemic 🛌, and comparing empathy levels and perspectives on COVID-19 among healthcare students and professionals 🏥. Her work aims to improve physical therapy practices and enhance overall well-being through targeted interventions and understanding psychological factors. 📊💪🌟

Publication top notes

Geleneksel okçuluk eğitimi alan bireylerde stabilizasyon egzersizlerinin core kas fonksiyonu ve denge üzerine etkisinin karşılaştırılması: pilot çalışma

Salgın döneminde bedensel engelli sporcuların fiziksel aktivite düzeyi, uyku kalitesi ve emosyonel durumlarının incelenmesi

Sağlık Alanında Eğitim Gören Öğrenciler ve Sağlık Profesyonellerinin COVID-19’a Bakış Açısının ve Pandemi Döneminde Empati Düzeylerinin Karşılaştırılması: Kesitsel Çalışma.

 

Muritala Suleiman Odidi | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Muritala Suleiman Odidi | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr Muritala Suleiman Odidi, Federal University Dutse Jigawa State, Nigeria

Dr. Muritala Suleiman Odidi is a dedicated lecturer at Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria, specializing in gross anatomy, embryology, genetics, biostatistics, and anthropology since June 2018 📚. He uses audio-visual microscopy to enhance histology teaching 🧬. Before academia, he was a Business Development Executive at Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries (2015-2018) and a Senior Medical Sales Representative at Nosak Health Care Limited (2012-2015) 💊. He has attended numerous workshops and conferences globally, contributed to many publications, and holds several administrative roles within his department 🏅. His research focuses on forensic science and anthropometry 🔬.

Publication profile

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Education

He hold a PhD in Human Anatomy from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna, conferred on December 16th, 2022 🎓. Prior to this, He completed my MSc in Human Anatomy and Physical Anthropology at Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria, on March 30th, 2016 📚. My academic journey began with a BSc in Human Anatomy from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna, where I graduated with a second class upper on April 16th, 2009 🎓. This robust educational foundation has equipped me with extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of human anatomy and physical anthropology 🧠.

Experience

Since June 2018, he have been a lecturer, teaching and demonstrating gross anatomy, embryology, genetics, biostatistics, and anthropology to undergraduate medical students. Additionally, he utilize audio-visual microscopy to effectively teach histology 📚. Previously, from March 2015 to June 2018, he worked as a Business Development Executive at Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited in Lagos, Nigeria. In this role, he organized and conducted Continuing Medical Education on the company’s product ranges, brokered business deals with health institutions, and interfaced with Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) 💼. Prior to that, from February 2012 to February 2015, I served as a Senior Medical Sales Representative at Nosak Health Care Limited, where he promoted new products and increased brand awareness during community pharmacist meetings and conferences 🌟.

Awards

He was honored to serve as a Fellow in the Data Science Fellowship Program by the Bureau of Statistics, Kaduna State Government, in collaboration with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) from January to July 2021 📊. During this enriching experience, he honed my data science skills and contributed to impactful projects 🎯. Additionally, he received a prestigious prize and Certificate of Honour for meritorious services from the Government of Oyo State of Nigeria, in collaboration with the National Youth Service Corps 🏅. This recognition underscores my dedication and hard work in service to my community and nation 🌟.

Research focus

Based on the provided publication list, M.O. Suleiman’s research focus spans multiple disciplines including forensic science, entomology, anatomy, and toxicology. Their work covers the use of plant-based substances for pest control, the effects of plant extracts on health, and various aspects of human morphology and forensic analysis. This diversity indicates a multidisciplinary approach with significant contributions to both environmental and health sciences.

Publication top notes

Control of Callosobruchus maculatus (F.)[Coleoptera: Bruchidae] using leaf powders of Euphorbia balsamifera L. and Lawsonia inermis L

Antioxidant and hepatoprotective potentials of methanol extract of Ficus platyphylla stem bark (Moraceae) in wistar rats

Sexual dimorphism and determination using foot outlines, foot print angles, and foot indices

Fingerprint Ridge Counts and Indices Among Selected Dialects of The Ebira Ethnic Group, Nigeria

Antioxidant and hepatoprotective potentials of methanol extract of Ficus platyphylla stem bark (Moraceae) in Wistar rats.

Histomorphological Studies of the Cerebellum in Mercury Exposed Rats and the Role of Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

The study of cranial capacity and body mass index in relation to academic performance of undergraduate students.

Histomorphological studies of the cerebellum in mercury exposed rats and the role of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)

Sex Estimation and Sexual Dimorphism Analysis Through Hand Anthropometry: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Study