Lakshmanan Loganathan | Pharmacogenomics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Lakshmanan Loganathan | Pharmacogenomics | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Lakshmanan Loganathan, Micro Health Laboratories, India

Dr. Lakshmanan Loganathan is a Scientist ‘C’ and Scientific Coordinator at Micro Health Laboratories, India, with over nine years of research experience and three years in the diagnostics field. Specializing in computational biology, drug design, microbial genomics, medical genetics, and pharmacogenomics, he has successfully led numerous research projects and developed innovative methodologies. Dr. Loganathan has expertise in structure-based and ligand-based drug design, molecular dynamics, RT-PCR, and SNP studies. With a strong background in computational skills, project management, and scientific communication, he is dedicated to advancing human health through cutting-edge research.

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Education Qualification:

 

Dr. Lakshmanan Loganathan holds a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from Alagappa University, Karaikudi (2022), where he conducted a highly commendable thesis on RAS and CYP gene polymorphisms in anti-hypertensive treatment. He also earned a PG Diploma in Structural Pharmacogenomics (2015) with the university’s top rank and an M.Sc. in Bioinformatics (2014), both from Alagappa University, achieving high commendations for his innovative research in molecular docking and genomics. Additionally, he holds a B.Sc. in Microbiology from Yadava Arts & Science, Madurai (2012).

Professional Experiences:

Dr. Lakshmanan Loganathan is a Scientist ‘C’ and Scientific Coordinator at Micro Health Laboratories in India, where he has been instrumental in designing and implementing innovative experiments to develop cost-effective diagnostic tests since November 2022. His career includes extensive experience as a Research Scholar at Alagappa University, where he published multiple academic papers and contributed to collaborative research projects. Previously, he held positions such as Lab Manager and Research Associate at Rainbow Children’s Medicare, where he assisted in developing a molecular genetics laboratory and managed the NABL accreditation process. His role as Manager of Lab Operations at SciGene Diagnostics involved overseeing various departments and establishing effective communication with key stakeholders. With a strong background in research, diagnostics, and technical documentation, Dr. Loganathan is dedicated to advancing medical science through innovative methodologies and quality assurance processes.

 Academic Merit & Awards :

Dr. Lakshmanan Loganathan has made significant contributions to the field of bioinformatics, receiving numerous accolades throughout his academic and professional journey. He participated in the UGC-Resource Networking Summer Training Program at Jawaharlal Nehru University in 2013 and was honored with a certificate of appreciation from the Prime Minister of India for his involvement in the Republic Day Parade in 2014. In recognition of his outstanding academic performance during his M.Sc. at Alagappa University, he was named the “Meritorious Student of the Year” for 2013 and received several scholarships, including the PMT & VOC merit scholarship. During his Ph.D. tenure from 2015 to 2020, he was awarded fellowships from DBT, MHRD, and RUSA. Dr. Loganathan also received the special prize for best poster presentation at the ICCIPS-2019 conference and was recognized as the “INTERNATIONAL BEST RESEARCHER” in bioinformatics at the IISTAC-2022 congress.

Thesis work:

Dr. Lakshmanan Loganathan has a robust academic background in bioinformatics, with a focus on microbiology and pharmacogenomics. He completed a six-month post-M.Sc. dissertation on “Identification of Vibrio harveyi through 16s rRNA sequencing” under the guidance of Dr. P. Srinivasan at Alagappa University. Additionally, he undertook a six-month postgraduate diploma project on “Identification of potent inhibitors against NS3 helicase protein of Zika virus,” supervised by Dr. M. Karthikeyan. Dr. Loganathan’s Ph.D. thesis, titled “Role of RAS and CYP Gene Polymorphisms in Anti-Hypertensive Treatment,” also under the supervision of Dr. Karthikeyan, was highly commended for its contributions to pharmacogenomics and computational studies.

Top Notable Publications:

Renin and CYP P450 gene variations significantly associated with essential hypertension: A prospective pharmacogenomics study

Authors: Loganathan, L., Carlus, S.J., Muthusamy, K.

Year: 2024

Journal: Gene Reports

Volume: 37

Article Number: 102023

Citations: 0

HTNpedia: A Knowledge Base for Hypertension Research

Authors: Loganathan, L., Jeyaraman, J., Muthusamy, K.

Year: 2024

Journal: Combinatorial Chemistry and High Throughput Screening

Volume: 27(5)

Pages: 745–753

Citations: 0

In silico prediction, molecular modeling, and dynamics studies on the targeted next-generation sequencing identified genes underlying congenital heart disease in Down syndrome patients

Authors: Carlus, F.H., Sujatha, L.B., Kumar, A.G., Muthusamy, K., Carlus, S.J., et al.

Year: 2023

Journal: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology

Volume: 16(4)

Pages: 266–275

Citations: 0

Theoretical investigation on known renin inhibitors and generation of ligand-based pharmacophore models for hypertension treatment

Authors: Loganathan, L., Sankar, J., Rajendran, K., Muthusamy, K.

Year: 2023

Journal: Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics

Citations: 1

Targeting renin receptor for the inhibition of renin angiotensin aldosterone system: An alternative approach through in silico drug discovery

Authors: Loganathan, L., Briget Kuriakose, B., Lobelle Sampayan, E., Muthusamy, K.

Year: 2022

Journal: Computational and Theoretical Chemistry

Volume: 1208

Article Number: 113541

Citations: 1

An in silico analysis of the impact of POLE mutations on cladribine docking

Authors: Loganathan, L., Al-Haidose, A., Ganesh Kumar, A., Carlus, S.J., Abdallah, A.M.

Year: 2022

Journal: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences

Volume: 26(20)

Pages: 7580–7593

Citations: 3

Mechanistic insights on nsSNPs on binding site of renin and cytochrome P450 proteins: A computational perceptual study for pharmacogenomics evaluation

Authors: Loganathan, L., Kuriakose, B.B., Mushfiq, S., Muthusamy, K.

Year: 2021

Journal: Journal of Cellular Biochemistry

Volume: 122(10)

Pages: 1460–1474

Citations: 17

In silico drug designing for the identification of promising antagonist hit molecules against bradykinin receptor

Authors: Selvaraj, M., Loganathan, L., Kumar Thirumalaisamy, P., Lobelle Sampayan, E., Muthusamy, K.

Year: 2021

Journal: Computational and Theoretical Chemistry

Volume: 1202

Article Number: 113334

Citations: 0

Virtual screening assisted discovery of novel natural products to inhibit the catalytic mechanism of Mycobacterium tuberculosis InhA

Authors: Jayaraman, M., Loganathan, L., Muthusamy, K., Ramadas, K.

Year: 2021

Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids

Volume: 335

Article Number: 116204

Citations: 21

Computational study on cross-talking cancer signalling mechanism of ring finger protein 146, AXIN and Tankyrase protein complex

Authors: Loganathan, L., Natarajan, K., Muthusamy, K.

Year: 2020

Journal: Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics

Volume: 38(17)

Pages: 5173–5185

Citations: 7

Ayman Saber Mohamed | Physiology | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Ayman Saber Mohamed | Physiology | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Ayman Saber Mohamed, Cairo University, Egypt

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ayman Saber Mohamed is an Associate Professor at Cairo University, Egypt. He specializes in [insert specific field, if known], contributing to both academic and research activities. With extensive experience in teaching and scientific research, Dr. Mohamed has published numerous papers in his field and supervised various postgraduate students. His work focuses on [insert specific areas of research or interest], playing a significant role in advancing knowledge at Cairo University and within the broader academic community.

 

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Ayman Saber Mohamed is an Associate Professor at Cairo University, Egypt, with a Ph.D. in Molecular and Integrated Physiology (2017) from the Faculty of Science. His doctoral research focused on the metabolic effects of Echinochrome pigment extracted from sea urchins on diabetic rats. He also holds an M.Sc. (2014) in the same field, where he studied the antifibrotic and antioxidant effects of Sepia officinalis ink extract on cholestasis in rats. Dr. Mohamed earned his B.Sc. in Zoology and Chemistry from Cairo University in 2011 and has since been actively involved in research on physiological and metabolic processes.

Professional Experience:

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ayman Saber Mohamed is an Assistant Professor of Physiology in the Zoology Department at Cairo University, Egypt, since 2022. He has been part of the faculty for over a decade, previously serving as a Lecturer from 2017 to 2022, a Teaching Assistant from 2014 to 2017, and a Demonstrator from 2013 to 2014. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Mohamed has contributed to teaching and research in physiology, focusing on areas such as metabolic and physiological processes. His extensive experience spans both education and innovative research in the field.

Teaching Experience:

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ayman Saber Mohamed teaches a variety of courses in the Zoology Department at Cairo University, focusing on key areas of physiology and zoology. His course offerings include Basic Zoology (Z102), Physiology of Metabolism (Z351), Endocrinology (Z452), Human Physiology (Z451), Neuroscience (Z452), and Toxicology (Z456). These courses cover fundamental and advanced topics in metabolism, hormonal regulation, nervous system function, and the effects of toxins, contributing to the comprehensive education of students in the biological sciences.

 

Awards:

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ayman Saber Mohamed has been recognized for his contributions to biological sciences with prestigious awards. In 2023, he received the National Encouragement Award for Biological Sciences from the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT), Egypt. Earlier, in 2020, he was honored with the University Encouragement Award for Biological Sciences from Cairo University. These accolades highlight his impactful research and dedication to advancing knowledge in his field.

 

Top Notable Publications:

 

Mohamed, A.T.A.E., Ragheb, M.A., Shehata, M.R., Mohamed, A.S. (2024). In vivo cardioprotective effect of zinc oxide nanoparticles against doxorubicin-induced myocardial infarction by enhancing the antioxidant system and nitric oxide production. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology, 86, 127516.
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Fahmy, H.M., Aboalasaad, F.A., Mohamed, A.S., Khadrawy, Y.A., Elmekawy, A. (2024). Evaluation of the therapeutic effect of curcumin-conjugated zinc oxide nanoparticles on reserpine-induced depression in Wistar rats. Biological Trace Element Research, 202(6), pp. 2630–2644.
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Abdelmawgood, I.A., Kotb, M.A., Ashry, H., Eladawy, M.M., Badr, A.M. (2024). β-glucan mitigates ovalbumin-induced airway inflammation by preventing oxidative stress and CD8+ T cell infiltration. International Immunopharmacology, 132, 111985.
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Fath-Alla, A.A., Khalil, N.M., Mohamed, A.S., Abd El-Ghany, M.N. (2024). Antiradical and anti-inflammatory activity of Saccharomyces cerevisiae-mediated selenium nanoparticles. Egyptian Journal of Botany, 64(2), pp. 773–787.
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Ali, S.B., Mohamed, A.S., Fahmy, S.R., Mousa, M.R., Abdel-Ghaffar, F. (2024). Anthelmintic and hepatoprotective activities of the green-synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles against Parascaris equorum infection in rats. Acta Parasitologica, 69(1), pp. 283–301.
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Ali, S.B., Mohamed, A.S., Fahmy, S.R., Mousa, M.R., Abdel-Ghaffar, F. (2024). Anthelmintic and therapeutic effects of the biogenic zinc oxide nanoparticles against acute kidney injury induced by Parascaris equorum infection in rats. Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 48(1), pp. 14–24.
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Abdelmawgood, I.A., Mahana, N.A., Badr, A.M., Mohamed, A.S. (2024). Echinochrome exhibits anti-asthmatic activity through the suppression of airway inflammation, oxidative stress, and histopathological alterations in ovalbumin-induced asthma in BALB/c mice. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg’s Archives of Pharmacology, 397(3), pp. 1803–1815.
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Arafa, N.H., Shehata, M.R., Mohamed, A.S. (2024). Ovothiol-A mitigates high-fat diet-induced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in rats. Current Bioactive Compounds, 20(8), pp. 12–21, e220124225931.
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Ahmed, N.S., Baiomy, A.A.A., Mohamed, A.S., Ahmed, K.A., Elbatran, M.M. (2024). Antianemic activity of Allolobophora caliginosa extract against phenylhydrazine-induced anemia in rats. Current Bioactive Compounds, 20(5), pp. 17–30, e101023221933.
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