Surya Nandan Meena | Drug Discovery and Development | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Surya Nandan Meena, Savitribai Phule Pune University, India

Dr. Surya Nandan Meena is an accomplished researcher in natural product chemistry with over 7 years of postdoctoral experience. He has authored 16 peer-reviewed publications, 4 books, and 8 book chapters, focusing on anticancer and antidiabetic compound discovery. 🧬 His expertise spans LC-MS/MS, molecular docking, and mammalian cell assays. 🎓 A recipient of prestigious fellowships like the Dr. D.S. Kothari and SERB-DST, he has led international projects, mentored students, and contributed to multidisciplinary science globally. 🌱 Passionate about drug discovery and marine biotechnology, Dr. Meena actively serves on editorial boards and scientific societies worldwide.

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Education

Dr. Surya Nandan Meena is a dedicated scholar with a robust academic background in biotechnology and agriculture. He earned his Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Goa University, India (Nov 2010 – April 2017), where he conducted extensive research in the field. Prior to that, he completed his M.Sc. in Plant Biotechnology from UAS Dharwad, India (July 2006 – April 2009), further refining his expertise in plant sciences 🌿. His academic journey began with a B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture from MPUAT, Udaipur, Rajasthan (July 2002 – June 2006) 🌾, laying a strong foundation for his future contributions to agricultural biotechnology.

Awards

Dr. Surya Nandan Meena has been honored with numerous prestigious awards and research fellowships throughout his academic journey. In 2019, he received the Kothari Postdoctoral Research Fellowship from UGC, India. He earned the Best Research Paper Appreciation Award from Anchrome Pvt. Ltd. in 2018 📜. In 2017, he was awarded the National Postdoctoral Fellowship by SERB-DST, India. His dedication was also recognized with the Senior Research Fellowship from DBT in 2013 and the Best Poster Presentation Award in 2012 🧪. Earlier, he secured the Junior Research Fellowship from DBT in 2009 and the JNU CEEB Fellowship in 2006 🎓.

Experience

Dr. Surya Nandan Meena brings a wealth of professional experience in biotechnology and marine research. Since Nov 2019, he has served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Pune University, conducting mammalian cell-based assays and characterizing bioactive seaweed compounds 🌊. Earlier, at the National Institute of Oceanography (2017–2019), he surveyed 35+ seaweed species and contributed to multiple publications 📚. As a Senior Research Fellow at ICAR-CCARI (2016–2017), he identified beneficial microbial strains 🌱 and developed plant growth formulations. His roles also included mentoring students, publishing in high-impact journals, and leading interdisciplinary research, reflecting his dedication to scientific innovation and collaboration 👨‍🔬.

Research Focus

Dr. Surya Nandan Meena’s research centers on natural product chemistry, sustainable bioresource utilization, and drug discovery. His work bridges the gap between marine and terrestrial natural compounds for therapeutic applications, especially targeting antidiabetic, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. With notable contributions in biocatalysis, phytochemistry, and biosynthetic pathways, Dr. Meena emphasizes green, solvent-free synthesis and eco-friendly resource management. He actively explores seaweed farming, plant-based compounds, and essential oils as potent sources for novel bioactives. His multidisciplinary approach contributes significantly to natural compound-based drug development and sustainable healthcare innovation.

Publication Top Notes

Natural resources conservation and advances for sustainability

Graphite catalyzed solvent free synthesis of dihydropyrimidin-2 (1H)-ones/thiones and their antidiabetic activity

Seaweed Farming: A Perspective of Sustainable Agriculture and Socio-economic Development

Advances in Biological Science Research: A Practical Approach

Biosynthesis of vanillic acid by Ochrobactrum anthropi and its applications

α-Glucosidase inhibition activity and in silico study of 2-(benzo [d][1, 3] dioxol-5-yl)-4H-chromen-4-one, a synthetic derivative of flavone

Quick Identification of Piperidine Alkaloid from Roots of Grewia nervosa and Their Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity

Antioxidant and antiglycemic properties of macroalgae, an underutilized blue economy bioresource in India

Evaluation of silver-doped indium oxide nanoparticles as in vitro α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitors

New horizons in natural compound research

Biodegradation of seafood waste by seaweed-associated bacteria and application of seafood waste for ethanol production

Lior Zangi | Drug Discovery and Development | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Lior Zangi, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, United States

Prof. Lior Zangi is an Associate Professor of Cardiology and Genetics & Genomic Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY. He earned his Ph.D. in Immunology from the Weizmann Institute and completed postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School. Renowned for his pioneering work in mRNA-based cardiovascular therapies, Prof. Zangi has received prestigious awards including the AHA Postdoctoral Fellowship and an endowed professorship in Cardiovascular Research. He is a founding board member of the Society for RNA Therapeutics and actively contributes to global scientific councils, manuscript reviews, and grant panels.

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Education

Prof. Lior Zangi 🎓 began his academic journey with a B.Sc. in Biology from the Hebrew University, Givat-Ram, Jerusalem in 2000. He then earned his M.Sc. in Experimental and Developmental Medicine in 2003 from the Hebrew University Hadassah-Medical School under the guidance of Prof. Raphael Gorodetsky. In 2009, he completed his Ph.D. in Immunology at the Weizmann Institute of Science, mentored by Prof. Yair Reisner. 🌿 He continued his training as a postdoctoral fellow at Sheba Medical Center (2009–2010) under Prof. Benjamin Dekel and later at Harvard Medical School (2010–2014) with Professors Derrick Rossi and Kenneth Chien.

Awards

Prof. Lior Zangi 🌟 has earned numerous prestigious honors throughout his career. He received the ASH Travel Award in both 2008 and 2009 🧳, and in 2009, was granted a Postdoctoral Fellowship Award by the Israeli Budgeting Committee and Planning. In 2012, he was honored with both the ISSCR Travel Award and R&D Systems Travel Grant ✈️. His groundbreaking postdoctoral work earned him the AHA Fellowship Award in 2014 🫀. In 2017, he received the Mount Sinai Faculty Idea Prize 🧠, and in 2019, his research on mRNA therapy was recognized as highly influential 📜. In 2023, he was awarded the Endowed Chan Soon-Shiong Professorship in Cardiovascular Research 🏅.

Research Focus

Prof. Lior Zangi is a pioneering researcher in cardiovascular regenerative medicine, with a special focus on modified mRNA therapies, 🧬 stem cell biology, and 🫀 cardiac regeneration. His work centers on developing innovative strategies for repairing damaged heart tissue using modRNA, induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), and heart-on-chip technologies. Zangi’s groundbreaking research has contributed to advancements in treating conditions like myocardial infarction and Barth syndrome, and has broad implications for tissue engineering, 💉 protein replacement therapy, and immune modulation. His contributions are reshaping modern precision medicine and offering new hope for heart failure patients worldwide.