Ansab Akhtar – Neuroscience Award – Best Researcher Award

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Ansab Akhtar – Neuroscience Award – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ansab Akhtar distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Neuroscience. He has extensively delved into various neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders, encompassing Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, PTSD, depression, schizophrenia, diabetic cognitive dysfunction, and diabetic neuropathy, among others. Despite this broad spectrum of research, his primary focus has remained on Alzheimer’s disease, reflecting his dedication to advancing understanding and treatment in this critical area of neuroscience. His contributions extend beyond research, as evidenced by his authorship and co-authorship of research and review publications in esteemed peer-reviewed international journals. During his master’s program, he embarked on a project under the guidance of Dr. Sudhir Sahdev, a group leader at Daiichi Sankyo, Gurgaon, and Dr. VGM Naidu, an assistant professor at NIPER Hyderabad, focusing on the cloning, expression, and purification of recombinant proteins utilizing bacterial expression systems. Presently, he serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun, where he imparts knowledge in Pharmacology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Research, and related disciplines. His multifaceted roles in research, academia, and teaching underscore his comprehensive expertise and commitment to advancing the frontiers of pharmaceutical sciences.

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Educations📚📚📚

He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a specialization in Neuroscience from the Pharmacology Division at UIPS, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. Awarded in December 2021, his doctoral research delved into cutting-edge areas within pharmacology. Prior to his Ph.D., he pursued an M.S. in Pharmacology & Toxicology at the esteemed National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India, completing it in 2015 with a commendable CGPA of 7.9. His academic journey began with a B. Pharmacy degree from the Faculty of Pharmacy at Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi, where he graduated with a notable score of 69.2% in 2012. Before his undergraduate studies, he excelled in his secondary education, securing 80.0% in Class X from Milanpalli High School under the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education. Additionally, his proficiency was evident in Class XII where he achieved a commendable 50.9% from Islampur High School under the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education. Complementing his formal education, he underwent valuable training experiences, including a project trainee position at Daiichi Sankyo, Gurgaon, India, where he contributed significantly to a pharmacology project from July 2014 to April 2015. These diverse experiences have enriched his expertise and prepared him for impactful contributions in the field of pharmaceutical sciences.

Areas of interest

Ø Cognitive neuroscience
Ø Neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental diseases
Ø Pharmacology
Ø Toxicology
Ø Molecular biology
Ø Preclinical and Clinical research

Research exposure

His research journey reflects a rich tapestry of experiences across various domains of neuroscience and pharmacology. Currently engaged in a postdoctoral position at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, under the guidance of Dr. XiaoChing Li, his focus lies on unraveling the molecular intricacies of neural circuit development and vocal communication within the zebra finch model of autism. Prior to this, he earned his Ph.D. from UIPS, Panjab University, Chandigarh, where his doctoral research, supervised by Dr. Sangeeta Pilkhwal Sah, centered on elucidating the phenomenon of brain insulin resistance in Alzheimer’s disease, with a focus on targeting the PI3K/Akt/GSK-3β pathway in a rat model. His academic journey also involved rigorous coursework in research methodology, biostatistics, and pharmaceutical sciences, further enhancing his analytical prowess. In his M.S. program at NIPER, Hyderabad, he undertook a dissertation project under the guidance of Dr. Sudhir Sehdev and Dr. VGM Naidu, focusing on the cloning, expression, and purification of recombinant proteins utilizing bacterial expression systems. Additionally, his research endeavors have been acknowledged through the sanctioning of a research grant aimed at improving cognitive function in a Drosophila model of Alzheimer’s disease at UPES, Dehradun, and his application for a SERB-Start-up Research Grant focused on enhancing cognitive functions through tau hyperphosphorylation inhibition in an amyloid-β-induced mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease reflects his commitment to advancing therapeutic interventions in neurodegenerative disorders

Peer-review/Reviewer

Ø Peer-reviewed as a reviewer for more than 130 manuscripts for the International peer-reviewed Scopus/SCIindexed journals ‘Molecular Neurobiology, Neurotoxicology, NeuroSci, Brain Sciences, Biomedicine &
Pharmacotherapy, Medical Hypothesis, Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, European Journal of Pharmacology,
Frontiers in Pharmacology, Molecular Biotechnology, 3Biotech, International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Bioengineered, Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Clinical Therapeutics, Journal of Cellular Physiology,
Journal of Clinical Medicine, Diagnostics, Healthcare, journal of Intelligence, Endocrine Connections, etc. (Reference:
Web of Science and ORCID).

Membership of societies

Ø Society for Neuroscience, Regular member, Member Id: 211007425.
Ø European Behavioural Pharmacology Society (EBPS). Member number: EBPS01616.
Ø Federation of European Neuroscience Society. Member id: FENS10412.
Ø Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers in India (APTI)-Lifetime Member-Member Id: UK/LM-170, dated – 22/Dec/2022
Distinctive highlights
Ø Qualified GPAT-2013 with an All-India rank of 620.
Ø Qualified NIPER-JEE-2013 with an All-India rank of 156.
Ø Awarded UGC-MANF fellowship to conduct PhD research work.
Ø Awarded FENS Grant to attend FENS 2020 Virtual Forum.
Ø Awarded IBRO Travel Grant for Neuroscience 2021, Chicago, USA (13th-16th November), organized by SfN.

Extracurricular activities

Ø Actively participated in sports & cultural events held on & off campus.
Ø Traveled during educational tours.
Ø Volunteered during workshops and conferences.
Ø Worked as lab in-charge, chemical store in-charge, IAEC member, and class coordinator, while being faculty at UPES, Dehradun.

Conferences &Workshops

Ø Attended 2nd IBRO/APRC Chandigarh neuroscience school and presented on “Global Cerebral ischemia” held at Panjab
University, Chandigarh.
Ø Attended “IBRO-APRC Nepal School of Understanding of Neuroscience and Spectrum of Neurogenetic Disorders”
on 9th-13th March 2019 held at BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal.
Ø Attended “IBRO-APRC School on Advanced Techniques to Explore the Functions of Normal and Diseased Brain” on
22nd April-6th May 2019 held at SCTIMST, Trivandrum, Kerala.
Ø Participated and presented a poster in the FENS 2020 Virtual Forum on 11th-15th July 2020.
Ø Attended International conference ICONICA-2020 and presented a poster on “Sodium orthovanadate improves
cognitive functions in ICV-STZ rat model” on 12th-14th February 2020 held at Panjab University, Chandigarh.
Ø Participated in a ‘workshop on preclinical and molecular methods in neuroscience’ on 13th -14th August 2020 held as a webinar at NIPER-Hyderabad.
Ø Participated and presented a poster in the annual conference of ‘The Indian Academy of Neuroscience’ on 4th -7th
October 2020,jointly organized by the University of Hyderabad and NIPER Hyderabad.
Ø Attended IBRO-APRC Associate School of Regulatory RNAs and the brain: Development to disease, held virtually at
CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, New Delhi, India, from 20th January to 25th January 2021.
Ø Attended and presented a poster in virtual IBRO-APRC Associate School of Neuroscience on ‘Gut Microbiota and GutBrain Connection’ held at Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, from 2nd-6th August 2021.
Ø Attended and presented a poster at Georgian School of Neuroscience held virtually at Tbilisi, Georgia, from 21st-25th
August 2021.
Ø Attended 50th Annual Meeting Neuroscience 2021 organized by the Society for Neuroscience (SfN)-Virtual from 8th-11th
November2021.
Ø Participated in International Young Researchers Conclave 2023, organized by UPES R&D on 19-20 January 2023 at
UPES Dehradun.
Ø Ansab Akhtar. Brain insulin resistance: targeting PI3K/AKT/GSK3-β pathway in intracerebroventricular streptozocin
induced rat model of Alzheimer’s disease, Singapore 12th World Congress on Advances and Innovations in Dementia.
September 17-18, 2018. doi: 10.4172/2161-0460-C5-049.
Ø Ansab Akhtar. Pharmacological interventions targeting insulin resistance, neuroinflammation, and oxidative stress in
Intracerebroventricular-Streptozocin induced rat model of Alzheimer’s disease. Conference Abstract: Belgian Brain
Congress 2018 — Belgian Brain Council. doi: 10.3389/conf.fnins.2018.95.00068.
Ø Attended CHASCON (2017) and presented a poster on “Cloning, Expression and Purification of Recombinant Protein
‘X’utilizing Bacterial Expression System” held at Panjab University, Chandigarh.
Ø Volunteered and mentored as lab demonstrator in “6th DST-INSPIRE internship camp (2017)” held at Panjab University.
Ø Attended IPSCON (2016) and presented a poster on the topic “Pharmacological therapies through recombinant
DNAtechnology” held at PGIMER, Chandigarh.
Ø Attended an International conference conducted by NIPER-Hyderabad on “Drugs for Infectious Diseases”.

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Chiazor Onyia – Neurosurgery Award – Best Researcher Award

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Chiazor Onyia – Neurosurgery Award – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Chiazor Onyia distinguished academic and researcher in the field Neurosurgery. He began his professional journey at Parklane Specialist Hospital in G.R.A., Enugu, Nigeria, where he completed a one-year Housemanship (House Officer) program from 2004 to 2005. Following this, he served as part of the National Youth Service Corps (N.Y.S.C.) at Gajiram General Hospital in Nganzai L.G.A., Mongonu Zone, Borno State, Nigeria, from 2005 to 2006.

Continuing his career, he worked as a Medical Officer at Mother of Christ Specialist Hospital in Enugu, Nigeria, from 2006 to 2007, before transitioning to the Department of Surgery at ESUT Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, Nigeria, where he held the position of Senior House Officer from 2007 to 2008.

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Educations📚📚📚

He attended Ekulu Primary School in G.R.A., Enugu, Nigeria, from 1982 to 1988, followed by the University of Nigeria Secondary School, Enugu Campus, Enugu, Nigeria, where he studied from 1989 to 1994. Continuing his education, he pursued his tertiary studies at the College of Medicine, University of Benin, located in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, from 1995 to 2004.

Experience

His career then led him to the Department of Surgery at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria, where he served as a Registrar from 2008 to 2011. He progressed to the role of Senior Registrar in the Neurosurgery Unit within the same hospital complex from July 2011 to September 2012.

He further honed his skills at the Department of Neurosurgery at University College Hospital in Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria, as a Senior Registrar from October 2012 to December 2013. Subsequently, he embarked on an international stint as a Visiting Resident at the Department of Neurosurgery, Amrita Institute of Medical and Sciences and Research in Kochi, Kerala, India, from January 2014 to December 2014.

Returning to Nigeria, he resumed his role as a Senior Registrar in the Neurosurgery Unit at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex in Ile-Ife, Osun State, from January 2015 to August 2017. Currently, he holds the position of Consultant at the Neurosurgery Unit within the Department of Surgery at Lagoon Hospitals group in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria, a role he has held since September 2017.

Conferences

Throughout his career, he has actively participated in various conferences and workshops, enriching his knowledge and expertise in neurosurgery. He attended the 2nd Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Academy of Neurological Surgeons (NANS) on Contemporary Spine Management from February 16th to 18th, 2012, followed by the 45th General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Neurological Sciences (NSNS) focusing on Epilepsy Surgery and Psychiatric Aspects of Neuro AIDS held from June 6th to 9th, 2012. In 2014, he participated in the Annual Meeting of the Neurological Society of India Kerala Chapter from February 15th to 16th and the Midterm Meeting of the same chapter in October 2014. Further broadening his horizons, he attended the 2016 Annual Scientific Meeting of the 84th American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) in Chicago, USA, from April 30th to May 4th, 2016. His commitment to professional development continued with his attendance at the 2018 Biennial Scientific Meeting of the 3rd Continental Association of African Neurosurgical Societies (CAANS) in Abuja, Nigeria, from July 24th to 26th, 2018. Most recently, he participated in the 2019 Annual 51st General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Neurological Sciences (NSNS) on Challenges and the future in the management of Hydrocephalus and Cognitive Impairment from March 27th to 28th, 2019.

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