Dr. Sandra Cristino | Environmental Microbiology | Scientific Excellence Achievement Award

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Dr. Sandra Cristino | Environmental Microbiology | Scientific Excellence Achievement Award

Researcher at Environmental Microbiology, University of Bologna, Italy

👨‍🎓She remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 She successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Experience:

Dr. Sandra Cristino is a Confirmed Researcher in General and Applied Hygiene (SSD/MED42) at the University of Bologna since March 1, 2006. She holds the position of University Researcher in SSD MED 42 at the University of Bologna, Italy. Her professional journey began with internships at the Environmental Microbiology Laboratory and the Immunology and Genetics Laboratory at IRCCS, Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, both in Bologna, from 2000 to 2003. Dr. Cristino has also been involved in research contracts focusing on topics like artificial ligaments and mesenchymal stem cells combined with gene therapy for osteoarticular diseases. Additionally, she served as an Adjunct Professor for Hygiene at the Faculty of Mathematical, Physical, and Natural Sciences, teaching Biological Sciences at the University of Bologna from 2005 to 2006.

Curriculum:

Since 2017, Dr. Sandra Cristino has been an Academic Tutor at the “Borghese-Faranda” Institute in Patti (ME), a Technical-Technological Institute specializing in Chemistry and Health Biotechnologies. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing training projects as part of the High Training and Research Apprenticeship program, in accordance with Legislative Decree 167/2011 and LR 17/2005 of the Emilia Romagna Region. Her responsibilities include mentoring students pursuing a Master’s Degree in Health Biology at the University of Bologna, as well as guiding students in the First-level Master’s Degree program in Safety and Prevention in Work Environments at the same university.

Education and Training:

In 1994, Dr. Sandra Cristino graduated from the Classical Lyceum G. De Rogatis in Apricena (FG) with a score of 52/60. She went on to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences (single cycle) at the University of Bologna in 2000, achieving a score of 104/110. Following this, she specialized in Toxicology at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Bologna, obtaining a perfect score of 70/70 in 2003. In 2006, Dr. Cristino pursued further studies with an Advanced Course in Molecular Biology in Public Health at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery “Agostino Gemelli,” Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome.

Professional Skills:

Dr. Sandra Cristino possesses a diverse skill set in biological and laboratory techniques, including bacterial culture, histology, ELISA assays, and molecular biology techniques such as RNA extraction, RT-PCR, and Real Time PCR. She is proficient in protein analysis techniques like Western Blot. Her expertise extends to cell cultures, encompassing the isolation and cultivation of various cell types like mesenchymal cells, fibroblasts, osteoblasts, osteoclasts, chondrocytes, and lymphocytes. Additionally, she has experience in tissue engineering, three-dimensional cell growth, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, cellular infection techniques, bacterial typing tests, and the development of risk assessment and disinfection protocols for air, water, and food matrices.

Publications:

Visible light-mediated cross-linking of injectable gellan gum hydrogels embedding human chondrocytes

Cooling towers influence in an urban environment: A predictive model to control and prevent Legionella risk and Legionellosis events

First water safety plan approach applied to a Dental Clinic complex: identification of new risk factors associated with Legionella and P. aeruginosa contamination, using a novel sampling, maintenance and management program

Corrigendum: Legionella bononiensis sp. nov., isolated from a hotel water distribution system in northern Italy (Int. J. Syst. Evol. Microbiol, 2022, 72, 005512, 10.1099/ijsem.0.005512)

Investigating the Origin of Mycobacterium chimaera Contamination in Heater-Cooler Units: Integrated Analysis with Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Whole-Genome Sequencing

Combining Traditional and Molecular Techniques Supports the Discovery of a Novel Legionella Species During Environmental Surveillance in a Healthcare Facility

Case Report: First Report of Fatal Legionella pneumophila and Klebsiella pneumoniae Coinfection in a Kidney Transplant Recipient

Use of Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy With IR Biotyper® System for Legionella pneumophila Serogroups Identification

Draft Genome Sequence of Legionella Species Isolated from Drinking Water in an Italian Industry

Dynamics of Legionella Community Interactions in Response to Temperature and Disinfection Treatment: 7 Years of Investigation

 

Assist Prof Dr. VENKADESAN D | Microbiology | Young Scientist Award

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Assist Prof Dr. VENKADESAN D| Microbiology | Young Scientist Award

Assistant Professor ,JSA Medical College for siddha and Research Centre, India

He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

  • Google Scholar Profile
  • LinkedIn Profile
  • Scopus Profile
  • ORCID Profile

Education:

Doctoral Degree

  • Degree: Ph.D. in Microbiology
  • Institution: Annamalai University, Chidambaram
  • Thesis Title: “Studies on prevalence and Antimicrobial Activity of Lactic acid Bacteria as Biopreservative in Food and Dairy Products”
  • Dates: December 19, 2013 – December 18, 2016
  • Award Date: November 6, 2017
  • Guide/Mentor: Dr. V. Sumathi, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Annamalai University
  • Area of Specialization: Food Microbiology
  • Areas of Interest: Microbial Genetics, Medical Bacteriology, Agricultural Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Hematology, Molecular Biology

Master’s Degree

  • Degree: M.Sc. in Microbiology
  • Institution: Annamalai University, Chidambaram
  • Year: November 2012
  • Class: First Class with an OGP of 7.39

DETAILS OF PRESENT & PAST EMPLOYMENT

  1. Current Employment
    • Employer: JSA Medical College for Siddha and Research Centre, Ulundurpet-606104
    • Position: Assistant Professor
    • Date of Joining: June 10, 2022
    • Status: Present
  2. Previous Employment
    • Employer: Tirukkoilur College of Arts and Science, Tirukkoilur-605766
    • Position: Head & Assistant Professor
    • Date of Joining: July 25, 2017
    • Date of Leaving: June 8, 2022
    • Total Teaching Experience: 5 Years 5 Months
    • Duration: 4 Years 11 Months

 

Project Titles:

I completed my M.Sc. in Microbiology with a thesis titled “Screening and Production of Biosurfactant from Tiruchirapalli District of Tamil Nadu and optimizing the Biosurfactant Production using Molasses waste.” Subsequently, I pursued my Ph.D. in Microbiology, focusing on “Studies on Prevalence and Antimicrobial Activity of Lactic acid bacteria as Bio Preservatives in Food and Dairy Products.”

Conference/Seminar:

I have actively participated in various academic seminars and conferences, including the National Seminar on “Frontiers Applied Microbiology” at the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, held on February 14, 2014. Additionally, I participated in the National Seminar on “Recent Advances on Luminescent Materials” organized by the Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University, on January 23rd and 24th, 2015, and the National Conference on “Biosafety for Health Security” organized by the Department of Zoology, Periyar Government Arts College, Cuddalore, on July 23rd and 24th, 2015. Furthermore, I attended the “K.S. Sonachalam Memorial Research Methodology Workshop” organized by the Department of Economics, Annamalai University, from January 6th to 9th, 2015. I have also undertaken industrial visits to gain practical knowledge, including visits to locations such as Vridhachalam, Cuddalore District, for Biofertilizer Technology Methods and Laboratory handling, Pennaivalam, Villupuram District, for Mushroom Cultivation Technique, and Thiruvannamalai District for the Annai Aqua Water Plant.

Additionally, I visited Semmandalam, Cuddalore District, for Biofertilizer Technology Methods and Laboratory handling. I have been honored with the “Hundred Percent Result Secured Award” in Food Microbiology, Human Microbial Disease, and Industrial Microbiology. Furthermore, I possess a Diploma in Computer Application (DCA) and hold the first rank in Food Microbiology in my M.Sc. program. During my M.Sc. (Spl), I studied subjects like Microbial Genetics, Molecular Biology, Virology, Microbial Ecology and Biodiversity, Environmental Microbiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Cell Tissue Culture.

 

Dr. Shakira Ghazanfar | Microbiology

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Dr. Shakira Ghazanfar : Leading Researcher in Microbiology by Best Researcher Award

Senior Scientific Officer at Microbiology, National Agricultural Research Center, Pakistan

Your remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 Your successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

 

EDUCATION:

She completed PhD in Microbiology from Quaid-i-Azam University in Islamabad, Pakistan, focusing on Gut Microbial Genomics and Probiotic Product (PP) research. she successfully defended  thesis in May 2016 with a distinction and achieved an 80% grade. Prior to PhD, She obtained an M. Phil. in Microbiology from the same university, also defending thesis successfully with a distinction and an 80% grade.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Throughout career, she have achieved several significant milestones, including the establishment of a Probiotic Development Lab and the development of AI-based probiotic and prebiotic products. she have also created a Bioinformatic tool called Probiopredict, which is used for predicting probiotic product outcomes. Additionally, she have successfully secured funding for, executed, and monitored development projects from various donor agencies. she role has also involved supervising or co-supervising over 50 Ph.D., M.Phil, and MS students. Furthermore, she have organized numerous trainings, webinars, and workshops on Probiotic Genomics for both national and international trainees. she contributions to research are reflected in over 100 published national and international research articles, as well as role as an editor for books on Probiotic and AI.

EXPERIENCE:

With over 15 years of experience in Health status and production enhancement through Microbial Genomics, she have developed a strong set of skills in both dry and wet lab environments. In dry lab work, she specialize in NGS Data Analysis, including Small Genome Sequencing for alignment and assembly, functional annotations, and 16S rRNA gene sequencing for phylogenetic analysis and comparative genomics. she am proficient in using tools such as BLAST, Sequence Analysis Tools, SNP effect analysis, EBI-Tool-Protein Alignment, and Multiple Sequence Alignment. Additionally, she have expertise in Functional Genomics using WGS/NGS platforms for enhancing animal/human productivity and applying NGS applications in probiotic science. she also skilled in using I-TASSER for predicting three-dimensional protein structure models, SNP detection using statistical analyses, and conducting association studies with probiotics. she have developed a Bioinformatic tool called Probiopredict for predicting probiotic products and have experience in probiotic markers/genes and pathway analyses using RAST, PATRIC, and Generous Software.

Shakira Ghazanfar ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

  • Cited by: All: 773, Since 2018: 665
  • Citations: 773 (All), 665 (Since 2018)
  • h-index: 15 (All), 14 (Since 2018)
  • i10-index: 26 (All), 24 (Since 2018)

These metrics showcase the impact of Ghazanfar’s work within the academic community, demonstrating the number of citations his publications have received and the influence of his research output.

AWARD AND HONOR:

In 2021, she was honored with the Young Biotechnology Award by the Society for the Uplifting of Rural Areas (SURA) in Agra, India. This award was presented to me at the College of Agriculture (Rukmani Devi Group) Sarawali during an event held from November 12th to 14th, 2021.

Additionally, she have organized several training events, workshops, and webinars. These include the One Day NIGAB Webinar Series titled “Use of Advanced Molecular Techniques in Sustainable Agriculture,” which took place on February 24, 2023, and October 11, 2022, at ONLINE NIGAB, Islamabad, Pakistan. I also organized a 2-day hands-on training/workshop on Microbial NGS Data Analysis and Machine Learning at NIGAB, Islamabad, Pakistan, on December 14th and 15th, 2022, where she served as the Chief Organizer. Furthermore, she organized the One Day International Conference of Genomics of Beneficial Microbes on December 23, 2021, and the One Day International Conference of Genomics of Animal Gut Microbes on June 22, 2022, both held at ONLINE NIGAB, Islamabad, Pakistan.

RESEARCH PROJECTS:

she have been involved in several research projects aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity through innovative solutions. As the Principal Investigator/Project Manager, she successfully completed the project “Development of Indigenous Feed Additive Prebiotic and Products to Improve Productivity of Dairy Buffalo in Cost-Effective Manners,” funded by the Punjab Agricultural Research Board (PARB), Pakistan, with a grant of 15.86 million rupees, from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, she currently leading a project funded by the Agricultural Linkage Programme (ALP), Pakistan, with a grant of 10.15 million rupees, focusing on the NGS-based identification of yeast for the preparation of yeast extract from 2021 to 2024. Furthermore, she have been selected for another project under the Agricultural Linkage Programme (ALP), Pakistan, with a grant of 10.12 million rupees, in 2022, which aims to develop probiotic poultry products.

PUBLICATION:

Nutritional evaluation of some top fodder tree leaves and shrubs of district Chakwal, Pakistan in relation to ruminants requirements

  • Published in Energy in 2011 with 74 citations.

A review on the modification of cellulose and its applications

  • Published in Energy in 2022 with 69 citations.

Metagenomics and its application in soil microbial community studies: biotechnological prospects

  • Published in Energy in 2010 with 50 citations.

Macro-minerals concentrations of major fodder tree leaves and shrubs of district Chakwal, Pakistan

  • Published in Energy in 2011 with 49 citations.

Probiotic Yeast Saccharomyces: Back to Nature to Improve Human Health

  • Published in Energy in 2022 with 38 citations.

Probiotic yeast: mode of action and its effects on ruminant nutrition

  • Published in Energy in 2017 with 34 citations.