Rajashree Patnaik | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Rajashree Patnaik, MBRU, United Arab Emirates

Dr. Rajashree Patnaik is a dedicated biotechnology researcher specializing in inflammation, cancer, and stem cell biology. She earned her Ph.D. in Biotechnology in 2018 from Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, India, with a focus on environmental toxicology using human cord blood stem cells. Currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at MBRU, UAE 🇦🇪, she investigates bioceuticals, statins, and venom-derived peptides in disease models. A Gold Medalist 🎖️ in both BSc and MSc, she has published extensively in international journals and received multiple accolades, including the QUWA Research Award 🏆 and Best Poster Award at an international stem cell conference.

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Education

Dr. Rajashree Patnaik 🎓 earned her Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, in February 2018. Her thesis focused on monitoring the toxicity of environmental chemicals using cultured stem cells from human cord blood 🧪🧫. She is skilled in FACS, cell culture, ELISA, Western Blot, RT-PCR, fluorescence microscopy, and karyotyping 🔬. Dr. Patnaik also holds an MSc in Biotechnology (2009–2011) from Berhampur University, where she studied the impact of climate change on plant productivity 🌱. She completed six months of training at the Institute of Life Sciences, JNU, and has a BSc in Zoology (Hons.).

Awards

Dr. Rajashree Patnaik 🌟 has been honored with the Excellence in Research Award for the Best Research Proposal at the 5th Forum for Women in Research – QUWA, UOS 👩‍🔬. She also received the Best Poster Award at the International Conference on Stem Cells, Cancer & Biotechnology held in Goa, India, in 2016 🧬🏆. Dr. Patnaik is a two-time Gold Medalist, having earned top honors in both her MSc in Biotechnology (2011) and BSc in Zoology (Hons.) from Berhampur University, India 🎖️🎓. Her dedication to science and innovation continues to earn her recognition and inspire excellence.

Research Focus

Dr. Rajashree Patnaik primarily focuses on toxicology, stem cell research, natural product pharmacology, and anti-inflammatory interventions using both traditional and modern scientific methods. Her research spans in vitro cytotoxicity, phytochemical analysis, chemotherapeutic screening, and regenerative medicine, particularly investigating natural compounds like curcumin, oleocanthal, and herbal extracts against microbial pathogens, cancer, and inflammatory diseases. She is also active in exploring NOACs, environmental toxins, and PAR-2-mediated pathways in disease contexts like osteoarthritis and cancer. Her interdisciplinary work integrates cell biology, pharmacognosy, and biomedical applications.