Dr. TANUMA MISTRY | CLINICAL ONCOLOGY | Best Researcher Award

Ms at CHITTARANJAN NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE, India

Tanuma Mistry is a dedicated research fellow in the Department of Pathology and Cancer Screening at Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata, India. She holds a Master of Science in Zoology from the University of Calcutta, with extensive research experience in life sciences, specifically cancer research. Tanuma has received prestigious awards, including the SERB International Travel and CSIR-Foreign Travel Grant. She is a member of notable societies such as ESMO, ASCO, and AACR. Tanuma’s research focuses on molecular techniques and targeted therapeutics, contributing significantly to various high-impact publications in the field of oncology.

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Academic Qualification:🎓

Master of Science (2016): M.Sc. in Zoology from University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India. Marks obtained: 75.1%. Bachelor of Science (2013):
B.Sc. in Zoology from University of Calcutta (Vidyasagar College for Women), Kolkata, India. Marks obtained: 68%. Higher Secondary Examination (10+2): West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE), Kolkata, India. Ariadaha Sarbamangala Balika Vidyalaya
Marks obtained (Best of 4): 70.75%. Secondary Examination (10): West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE), Kolkata, India.
Ariadaha Sarbamangala Balika Vidyalaya Marks obtained: 71.75%

Other Qualification:🧬

CSIR NET-JRF (June 2018) in Life Science (AIR-118). West Bengal State Eligibility Test (WBSET) 2018 in Life Science The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)-XL 2022 in Life Science

Awards:🏅

SERB International Travel: ESMO Asia Congress 2023, Singapore. CSIR-Foreign Travel Grant: EBCC-13; Barcelona, Spain. 13th East Zonal Oncology Symposium 2024: 2nd Position in Poster Presentation

Membership of Societies:

The Zoological Society, Kolkata, European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) [Id: 561295], 🇺🇸 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) [Id: 7278374], American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) [Id: 1304687]

Research Experience:🔬

2019 – Till Date: CSIR Research Fellow Department of Pathology & Cancer Screening, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute
Registered under Jadavpur University, Department of Life Science and Biotechnology, Kolkata, India

Skills in Laboratory Techniques:

Molecular techniques: Isolation of DNA, RNA, and Protein, PCR, RFLP, RT-PCR, Electrophoresis, Immunohistochemistry, Western Blotting, Northern Blotting, Southern Blotting, DNA sequencing, MTT assay. Computational skills: Operating systems: Windows, Mac Software: Microsoft Office, Statistical Software Sigma Graph & Plot, GraphPad Prism, SPSS, Mendeley, EndNote

Review during M.Sc:

Behavioral Ecology and Conservation Strategies of Greater One-horned Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis):
Under the Supervision of Dr. Rakesh Tamang

Project during M.Sc:

Localized Survey of Two Important Bio-resources (TEA & FISH) Types and Practices at Dooars Region of North Bengal:
Under the Supervision of Dr. Sumit Homechoudhury

Publications Top Notes

Title: Emerging futuristic targeted therapeutics: A comprising study towards a new era for the management of TNBC
Authors: Mistry T, Nath A, Pal R, Ghosh S, Sahoo PK, Mahata S, Sarkar S, Choudhury T, Nath P, Alam N, Nasare VD
Year: 2024
Title: Molecular targets and therapeutics in chemoresistance of triple-negative breast cancer
Authors: Nath A, Mitra S, Mistry T, Pal R, Nasare VD
Year: 2021
Journal: Medical Oncology
DOI: 10.1007/s12032-021-01610-x

Title: Mitotic checkpoint defects: en route to cancer and drug resistance
Authors: Sarkar S, Sahoo PK, Mahata S, Pal R, Ghosh D, Mistry T, Ghosh S, Bera T, Nasare VD
Year: 2021
Title: PIM1/STAT3 axis: a potential co-targeted therapeutic approach in triple-negative breast cancer
Authors: Mahata S, Sahoo PK, Pal R, Sarkar S, Mistry T, Ghosh S, Nasare VD
Year: 2022
Journal: Medical Oncology
Title: Assessment of quality of life among advanced ovarian cancer patients in a tertiary care hospital in India
Authors: Sarkar S, Sahoo PK, Pal R, Mistry T, Mahata S, Chatterjee P, Vernekar M, Mandal S, Bera T, Nasare VD
Year: 2022
Title: Premalignant and malignant lesions of oral cavity in eastern India: a hospital-based study
Authors: Sahoo PK, Sarkar S, Ghosh D, Mahata S, Pal R, Mistry T, Ghosh S, Roy A, Bucha H, Mandal S, Nasare VD
Year: 2021
Title: Outcome of 3-year follow-up with induction vs first line chemotherapy in oral cancer patients: An observational hospital-based study
Authors: Sahoo PK, Bhowmick AK, Sarkar S, Mahata S, Pal R, Mistry T, Ghosh S, Choudhury T, Kumar RS, Mandal S, Datta S, Nath P, Mukherjee KK, Nasare VD
Title: Polymorphism of transporter genes contributes to variations in treatment outcomes and adverse events in platinum-based chemotherapy-treated oral cancer patients
Authors: Sahoo PK, Mistry T, Sarkar S, Ghosh D, Mahata S, Pal R, Ghosh S, Roy A, Bucha H, Mandal S, Datta S, Nasare VD
Year: 2024
Title: Impact of Low BMI and Nutritional Status on Quality of Life and Disease Outcome in Breast Cancer Patients: Insights from a Tertiary Cancer Center in India
Authors: Mistry T, Pal R, Ghosh S, Choudhury T, Mandal S, Nath P, Alam N, Nasare VD
Year: 2024

Dr. ‌Divya Kumar |Clinical| Best Researcher Award

Dr at McLean Hospital, United States

Divya Kumar is a dedicated clinical psychologist with a focus on affective disorders and behavioral interventions. Currently completing a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Divya’s research and clinical experiences span various settings, including academic institutions and healthcare facilities. With expertise in positive affect dysregulation and depression treatment, Divya has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and presented at national conferences. Their commitment to teaching and mentorship is evident through roles as an instructor and teaching assistant. Divya’s comprehensive training and contributions to the field make them a valuable asset in clinical research and practice.

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📚Education

McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School Belmont, MA Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Clinical Psychology July 2023 – Present Pre-Doctoral Intern, Clinical Psychology July 2022 – June 2023 Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX Doctoral Candidate, Clinical Psychology July 2023 Advisor: Alicia E. Meuret, Ph.D. Dissertation: A randomized controlled trial of brief behavioral activation plus savoring for positive emotion dysregulation in university students Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology August 2020 Advisor: Alicia E. Meuret, Ph.D. Thesis: Walking on the bright side: Associations between depression, affect, and gait Washington University in St. Louis St. Louis, MO Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology December 2014

Honours and awards 🏆

🏆 2024 Career Development Leadership Program Anxiety and Depression Association of America🎓 2017 – 2023 University Ph.D. Fellowship Award Southern Methodist University🏅 2022 Virginia Roswell Student Dissertation Award Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies🔬 2019 President Partner’s Grant Southern Methodist University (CO-I: Alicia Meuret)🎖️ 2019 Honorable Mention for Graduate Research Fellowship Program National Science Foundation🥇 2019 Graduate Student Research Day Award Dedman College, Southern Methodist University

manuscripts in peer reviewed journals

Kumar, D., Corner, S., Kim, R., Meuret, A. (2024). A randomized controlled trial of brief behavioral activation plus savoring for positive affect dysregulation in university students. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 104525. Alvi, T., Kumar, D., Tabak, B. (2022). Social anxiety and behavioral assessments of social cognition: A systematic review. Journal of Affective Disorders, 311, 17-30. Kumar, D., Villarreal, D. J., Meuret, A. E. (2021). Walking on the bright side: Relations between depression, affect, and gait. PLoS one, 16(12), e0260893. Kumar, D., Tully, L.M., Iosif, A.M., Nye, K.E., Zakskorn, L.N., Zia, A., Niendam, T.A. (2018). A mobile health platform for clinical monitoring in early psychosis: implementation in community-based outpatient early psychosis care. Journal of Medical Internet Research Mental Health, 5(1): e15. Niendam, T.A., Tully, L.M., Iosif, A.M., Kumar, D., Burch, K., Denton, J., Zakskorn, L., Fedechko, T., Pierce, K. (2018). Enhancing early psychosis treatment using smartphone technology Part I: Feasibility and validity. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 96, 239-246.

Clinical Experience 🏥

Behavioral Health Partial Hospitalization Program, McLean Hospital Belmont, MA Psychology Intern | July 2022 – July 2023As a psychology intern, I provided brief intervention for patients in the partial hospital program, drawing skills from CBT, ACT, and DBT. Additionally, I led and co-led skills-based groups on empirically supported therapies weekly. Moreover, I provided individual ERP therapy through the McLean Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Institute as part of a 3-month rotation and individual psychotherapy through the McLean OnTrack Early Psychosis Clinic. 🩺Treatment for Affective Dimensions Study, Dallas, TX Study Therapist | August 2018 – June 2022In this role, I provided psychotherapy related to increasing positive affect through behavioral activation, positive cognitive strategies, and mindfulness practices. I also offered psychotherapy related to decreasing negative affect through inhibitory learning model exposures, cognitive restructuring, and respiratory biofeedback. Furthermore, I conducted structured diagnostic evaluations (SCID-5) for study intake. 🧠SMU Psychology Clinic, Dallas, TX
Advanced Practicum Student | June 2021 – June 2022At the SMU Psychology Clinic, I provided structured diagnostic interviews and individual psychotherapy via telehealth to adult clients in Dallas using empirically-supported treatments such as CBT, ACT, and CPT. Additionally, I conducted symptom-based evaluations of trauma in collaboration with the Human Rights Initiative of Dallas for individuals seeking legal citizenship through the U-VISA program and Violence Against Women Act. 💬Behavioral Activation plus Savoring Study, Dallas, TX
Principal Investigator/Study Therapist | July 2021 – June 2022In this position, I served as the principal study therapist, providing two sessions of brief behavioral activation plus savoring therapy for university students with low positive affect. I also created therapy manuals and homework assignments for a randomized controlled trial and trained master’s-level graduate students in delivering manualized treatment. 📚Veteran’s Association North Texas Health Care System, Dallas, TX Practicum Student | August 2020 – June 2021During my time here, I provided individual psychotherapy via Telehealth utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Veterans for symptoms relating to depression, anxiety, and physical health. Additionally, I engaged in individual supervision to enhance competency in providing gender-affirming care. 🔍

Additional Clinical Training Experience and Workshops 🎓

In addition to my clinical experience, I’ve undertaken various training sessions and workshops to enhance my skills and knowledge in the field of psychology:

Positive Affect Treatment Training 🌟Inhibitory Exposure (Negative Affect Treatment Training) 🛑Psychological Assessment Series Training: Millon Multiaxial Clinical Inventory 📝Psychological Assessment Series Training: Personality Assessment Inventory 🧠Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics 💭Treatment for Affective Disorders 🌈Capnometry-Assisted Respiratory Training 💨Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 🧠Integrated Psychosis Assessment Training 🔄Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5) Training 💬Training in Applied Behavior Analysis for Children with Autism 🧩

Publications Top Notes 📝

Enhancing Early Psychosis Treatment Using Smartphone Technology: A Longitudinal Feasibility and Validity Study
- Journal: Journal of Psychiatric Research, 2018
- Citations: 117
- Authors: T.A. Niendam, L.M. Tully, A.M. Iosif, D. Kumar, K.E. Nye, J.C. Denton, …

A Mobile Health Platform for Clinical Monitoring in Early Psychosis: Implementation in Community-based Outpatient Early Psychosis Care
- Journal: JMIR Mental Health, 2018
- Citations: 75
- Authors: D. Kumar, L.M. Tully, A.M. Iosif, L.N. Zakskorn, K.E. Nye, A. Zia, T.A. Niendam

Social Anxiety and Behavioral Assessments of Social Cognition: A Systematic Review
- Journal: Journal of Affective Disorders, 2022
- Citations: 23
- Authors: T. Alvi, D. Kumar, B.A. Tabak

Walking on the Bright Side: Associations Between Affect, Depression, and Gait
- Journal: PLOS One, 2021
- Citations: 7
- Authors: D. Kumar, D.J. Villarreal, A.E. Meuret

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Brief Behavioral Activation Plus Savoring for Positive Affect Dysregulation in University Students
- Journal: Behaviour Research and Therapy, 2024
- Authors: D. Kumar, S. Corner, R. Kim, A. Meuret

TANUMA MISTRY | CLINICAL ONCOLOGY | Best Researcher Award

Dr. TANUMA MISTRY | CLINICAL ONCOLOGY | Best Researcher Award