RAJKUMAR MANICKAM | Molecular Biology | Molecular Biology Scientist Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. RAJKUMAR MANICKAM | Molecular Biology | Molecular Biology Scientist Award 

Assistant Professor | Karpagam Academy of Higher Education | India

Assist. Prof. Dr. Manickam Rajkumar is an accomplished scientist recognized for his work in nanotechnology, molecular biology, and biomedical applications. His research spans biopolymer-based nanocomposites, green nanotechnology, drug delivery systems, and therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and microbial infections. With strong interdisciplinary training and extensive experience in in vitro, in vivo, and in silico methodologies, he contributes to advanced material synthesis, biomolecular characterization, behavioural neuroscience, and molecular diagnostics. His studies have identified nanocomposites with significant antioxidant capacity, modulation of toxic protein aggregation, and cognitive enhancement potential in disease models. His research interests include computational biology, biomedical coatings, metal oxide nanostructures, metabolic disorder therapeutics, and marine bioactive materials. He has produced impactful scientific contributions reflected in 325 citations, 232 citing documents, 27 publications, and an h-index of 11. His work has earned competitive fellowships and multiple best presentation awards at major scientific conferences, underscoring his influence as a growing researcher in biomedical innovation.

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Featured Publications

Biosynthesis of cerium oxide nanoparticles. Biomedical Materials & Devices.

Review on green synthesis of nanoparticles. Biomedical Materials & Devices.

Biosynthesis of chitosan–TiO₂ nanoparticles. Inorganic Chemistry Communications.

CuO nanoparticles for colon cancer therapy. Journal of Cluster Science.

NanoMarine therapeutics for colon cancer. Frontiers in Genetics.

Eco-friendly synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles. Inorganic Chemistry Communications.

Laura Estrada | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Laura Estrada | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award 

Researcher | Physics department University of Buenos Aires | Argentina

Prof. Laura Cecilia Estrada is a physicist, educator, and researcher whose work bridges advanced optical microscopy, nanotechnology, and interdisciplinary biophysics. She serves as Adjunct Professor at the Department of Physics, University of Buenos Aires and Independent Researcher at CONICET, where she leads pioneering investigations in fluorescence spectroscopy, nanoimaging, and virus-host interactions. Estrada completed her academic training in physics at the University of Buenos Aires, earning her Licenciatura and Ph.D. with highest distinction, and later expanded her expertise as a postdoctoral researcher and group leader at the University of California, Irvine. Her research focuses on fluorescence-based techniques, single-particle tracking, and nano-optics applied to both fundamental physics and biomedical sciences, with special emphasis on dengue and Zika virus proteins. Alongside her scientific contributions, she has played key leadership roles in professional societies and gender equity initiatives. Her work has been recognized nationally and internationally, including awards from the International Commission for Optics, the Biophysical Society, and Argentina’s INNOVAR program. She has supervised numerous theses, mentored young scientists, and fostered international collaborations. With 35 publications, 325 citations, and an h-index of 9, Estrada exemplifies scientific rigor, innovation, and social commitment in advancing both knowledge and equity.

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Featured Publications

Sallaberry, I., & Estrada, L. Unraveling viral protein-host membrane interaction for dengue and Zika. Biophysical Journal.

Leon, A., Sallaberry, I., Estrada, L., & Scorticati, C. Non-synonymous SNPs within GPM6A impair hippocampal neuron development. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, 1872(3). Cited by 2.

Salzman, V., & Estrada, L. Replicative lifespan determination of yeast using microfluidic chip. Biology Open, 13(11). Cited by 5.

Gaggioli, E., Estrada, L., & Bruno, O. Boundary layer structures in transport theory. Physical Review E, 110. Cited by 3.

Philipp, N., Gratton, E., & Estrada, L. Protein-membrane interaction via radial FCS. Methods and Applications in Fluorescence, 11(4). Cited by 12.

Gabriel, M., & Estrada, L. Dengue Virus Capsid Protein Dynamics in live cells. Scientific Reports, 10. Cited by 45.