Exploring Non-Invasive Disease Biomarkers with Urinary Omics Analysis

Dr. Arup Giri, M.Sc., Ph.D. is working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Zoology, Baba Mastnath University, India. Dr. Giri has completed M.Sc. in Zoology from Maulana Azad College, Kolkata, University of Calcutta. For his doctoral research, he has joined DRDO-Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), Leh, Ladakh UT, India, and received a Ph.D. from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, TN, India in Life Sciences. Dr. Giri has later joined as a postdoctoral ICMR-SRF fellow at DIHAR, Chandigarh, India. He has also worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Life Science, Arni University, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India. His main research interest is on ‘Animal Physiology and Environmental Toxicology.’ A prolific author with 37 articles published in peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Giri's impact factor of 79.53 underscores the significance of his contributions (Google Scholar citation: 640; H-index: 16; i10-index: 24). He has expertise on poultry rearing and poultry physiology and it is reflected such impactful publications in different peer reviewed journal like ‘Scientific Reports,’ ‘Journal of Advanced Research,’ etc. A mentor par excellence, Dr. Giri has guided numerous students in their academic pursuits. With three completed Ph.D. theses, ongoing mentorship for four more, and guided 51 post-graduate students. His supervision has been instrumental in earning accolades, such as the 'Best M.Sc. Dissertation Work' at Sri Sai University, Himachal Pradesh, India. Dr. Giri's influence extends beyond borders, with memberships in esteemed international societies and collaborations. He serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals (Frontiers in Analytical Science, Italian Journal of Animal Science, Biological Trace Element Research Journal, Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration, RevistaAmbiente&Água, Hygiene and Environmental Health Advances, Journal of Applied Biology & Biotechnology, Biological Rhythm Research, Biomarkers, Science of the Total Environment, etc.), enriching the scientific discourse on subjects ranging from trace elements to environmental integration. Beyond academia, Dr. Giri is an ardent advocate for environmental stewardship. His research spanning two book proposals accepted by ELSEVIER and Springer, 11 book chapters, two training manuals, and two technical bulletins. He received the 'Young Scientist Award,' 'Young Researcher Award,' and 'Best Oral Presentation Award" two times by different prestigious institutes of India.

Dr. Indu Sharma (M.Sc., Ph.D.) is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. After obtaining her doctorate degree from PGIMER Chandigarh, she has served as Demonstrator and Principal Investigator in DBT-funded research project in the Department of Experimental Medicine & Biotechnology of PGIMER, Chandigarh. Besides serving many administrative responsibilities in the university; presently serving as Added member to Faculty of Science in the Senate and Warden of Kasturba Hall (Girls Hostel-4) of Panjab University. The broad area of her research is ‘Reproductive Physiology’ and ‘Molecular Cytogenetics’ and the major thrust area is to explore molecular approaches in common gynecological disorders by genetics, epigenetics, and therapeutic interventions. Her calibre is well reflected by 03 awards earned for excellent research which has been successfully completed in the form of 02 Major Research Projects and 01 Startup Project sponsored by Government agencies. She has successfully supervised 02 Ph.D. and 30 M.Sc. dissertations and currently, 04 Ph.D. and 04 M.Sc. candidates are being trained under her supervision. Dr. Sharma has published 16 publications in International Journals of repute, 15 book chapters, one book in indexed publishers such as Springer, Springer Nature, Elsevier, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, Apple Academic Press, Nova Science etc., 26 abstracts by participating in national/international conferences and delivered about 50 invited lectures in international and national deliberations. She is reviewer of many indexed journals such as Environmental Toxicology, Journal of Applied Toxicology, Journal of Biochemical & Molecular Toxicology, Scientific Reports, Journal of Cellular Physiology, Biochemistry & Biophysics Reports, BioCell, American University of Beirut Grant Reviewand life member of prestigious scientific societies such as IACR and SRBCE.