Varshita Srivastava | Molecular Parasitology | Best Scholar Award

Ms. Varshita Srivastava | Molecular Parasitology | Best Scholar Award

Senior Research Scholar | Central University of Rajasthan |India

Ms. Varshita Srivastava is a molecular parasitology researcher specializing in antimalarial drug discovery, virtual screening, molecular cloning, biochemical characterization, and Plasmodium falciparum parasite biology. Her research integrates in silico therapeutic prediction with experimental validation to identify novel strategies for overcoming drug resistance in malaria. She has extensive experience in molecular docking, high-throughput virtual screening, molecular dynamics simulations, and structural modeling, along with strong laboratory skills in recombinant protein expression, purification, enzyme assays, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, and troubleshooting of protein solubilization challenges. In parasitology, she routinely handles P. falciparum culture under biosafety conditions, performs drug sensitivity assays, IC₅₀ calculations, parasite synchronization, microscopy-based stage identification, and phenotypic assessments to evaluate the efficacy of candidate molecules. Her work spans multi-target drug discovery, immunotherapeutic design, peptide–ligand conjugates, and identification of FDA-approved repurposed drugs, contributing to research on malaria, dengue, monkeypox, and SARS-CoV-2. She has co-authored impactful publications in high-quality journals, including studies on kinase inhibition, proteogenomic annotation, natural product screening, antiviral peptide inhibitors, and immunotherapy models. Beyond malaria, her interdisciplinary research extends to computational immunology, antiviral therapeutics, systems biology, and high-throughput data analyses. She has contributed book chapters on marine anti-viral compounds, microRNA applications, and systems biology approaches, reflecting her broad scientific engagement. Her growing scientific impact is reflected in 75 citations across 59 documents, supported by 10 peer-reviewed publications and an h-index of 5, underscoring the visibility and influence of her research contributions. Recognized for her academic excellence and research achievements, she has received multiple national-level awards for oral and poster presentations and has participated in international scientific conferences and advanced training programs. Her work reflects a complete bench-to-computer pipeline aimed at developing innovative therapeutic solutions for parasitic and viral diseases.

Featured Publication

Panda, M., Srivastava, V., Singh, S., & Prusty, D. (2025). Unveiling prospective therapeutic potential of conserved hypothetical Plasmodium falciparum proteins by using integrated proteo-genomic annotation and in-silico therapeutic discovery approach. Protein Journal.

Vanlalhmangaihsanga | Veterinary | Young Scientist Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Vanlalhmangaihsanga l Veterinary
| Young Scientist Award

Skisha ‘O’ Anusandhan | India

Assist. Prof. Dr. Vanlalhmangaihsanga research focuses on livestock production management, with particular emphasis on swine and poultry performance, welfare, and sustainable animal husbandry practices. His studies explore the physiological, behavioral, and production impacts of various management interventions such as castration methods, weaning systems, and stocking density optimization under Indian farming conditions. He has conducted comparative evaluations of surgical and chemical castration agents (AgNO₃ and KMnO₄) on growth and carcass quality in pigs, providing valuable insights for humane and cost-effective production systems. His research extends to assessing the effects of environmental and management factors—such as flooring type, weaning age, and feed conversion efficiency—on animal welfare and productivity. In poultry science, his collaborative studies analyze the performance and economic viability of different broiler and layer strains (COBB 430 Y and BV 300) under intensive rearing systems, focusing on feed conversion ratio, mortality rate, and financial sustainability. His contributions also include the molecular detection of haemoprotozoan pathogens in ticks, highlighting his interdisciplinary approach that connects animal health with production efficiency. Dr. Vanlalhmangaihsanga’s research outcomes, published in journals such as Veterinaria, Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, and International Journal of Chemical Studies, contribute significantly to optimizing livestock productivity, improving animal welfare, and promoting sustainable farming practices. His ongoing investigations in livestock behavior, stress mitigation, and performance enhancement aim to support evidence-based strategies for efficient, ethical, and resilient animal production systems in tropical environments.

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Featured Publications

Roy, N. K., Praharaj, N., Mohanty, S., & Majumder, S. (2025). Performance and financial analysis in broiler (COBB 430 Y strain): A case study on the feed conversion ratio and mortality rate. Veterinaria, 74(1), 113–123.

Sandhu, K., Singh, A. K., Singh, Y., Chahal, U., & Malik, D. S. (2024). Impact of stocking density on welfare, behavior, and growth performance of Large White Yorkshire pigs under Indian condition. Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 27(12), 21–30.

Vanlalhmangaihsanga, L. H. (2021). Comparison of carcass characteristics between KMnO₄ and AgNO₃ as chemical castration in finisher pigs. Journal of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery, 5(3), 37.

Vanlalhmangaihsanga, L. H., Kalita, G., Goswami, R., & Samanta, A. K. (2019). Effect of surgical castration and chemical castrations (AgNO₃ and KMnO₄) on the production performance of growing finishing pigs. International Journal of Chemical Studies (IJCS), 7(4), 2819–2821.

Majumder, S., Vanlalhmangaihsanga, S. S., & Kumar, N. (n.d.). A comprehensive study on production performance in COBB 430 Y strain of broiler and BV 300 strain layer reared in intensive poultry farm of IVSAH, SOA.