Ravi Prakash Degala | Plant Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ravi Prakash Degala | Plant Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Pydah College Of Pharmacy | India

Dr. Ravi Prakash Degala is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmacy Practice with over 10 years of academic and research experience, specializing in clinical research, pharmacovigilance, and pharmacotherapy, with more than 35 publications, multiple patents, book authorships, and extensive contributions in patient care studies, drug safety, and pharmaceutical sciences, along with active involvement in teaching, academic leadership, and research guidance.

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Featured Publications

Identification of genes associated with tumorigenesis of retinoblastoma by microarray analysis
– Genomics

Assessment of pharmacist mediated patient counselling on quality of life in type-2 diabetes patients at a tertiary care hospital
– Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research

A Prospective Study of Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis and Management in ICU Patients
– Journal of Pharma Insights and Research

Trevor Penning | Plant Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Trevor Penning | Plant Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Professor at University of Pennsylvania | United States

Professor Trevor Penning, a distinguished biochemist, earned his B.Sc. with First Class Honors and Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Southampton, UK. With a career spanning over four decades, he has served in leading academic and administrative roles at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, including Director of the Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology and the Translational Research Training Program. His professional experience bridges pharmacology, biochemistry, and environmental health sciences, focusing on aldo-keto reductases (AKRs), hydroxysteroid dehydrogenases, and quinone metabolism. His research interests center on steroid biochemistry, endocrine disruptors, carcinogen activation, and the molecular mechanisms underlying redox biology and disease. Renowned for his scientific rigor, he possesses advanced research skills in enzymology, molecular pharmacology, toxicology, and translational biochemistry. Professor Penning’s prolific research output includes over 1,451 publications with 25,299 citations across 14,355 documents and an impressive h-index of 80, reflecting his global impact. His numerous awards and honors include the Founders Award from the American Chemical Society and the Molinoff Endowed Professorship. As Editor-in-Chief of Steroids and Fellow of the American Chemical Society, he continues to shape biochemical and toxicological research worldwide. His lifelong contributions exemplify excellence in scientific innovation, mentorship, and leadership in environmental and biochemical sciences.

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Featured Publications

Bolton, J. L., Trush, M. A., Penning, T. M., Dryhurst, G., & Monks, T. J. (2000). Role of quinones in toxicology. Chemical Research in Toxicology, 13(3), 135–160.

Stanbrough, M., Bubley, G. J., Ross, K., Golub, T. R., Rubin, M. A., Penning, T. M., et al. (2006). Increased expression of genes converting adrenal androgens to testosterone in androgen-independent prostate cancer. Cancer Research, 66(5), 2815–2825.

Tebay, L. E., Robertson, H., Durant, S. T., Vitale, S. R., Penning, T. M., et al. (2015). Mechanisms of activation of the transcription factor Nrf2 by redox stressors, nutrient cues, and energy status and the pathways through which it attenuates degenerative disease. Free Radical Biology and Medicine, 88, 108–146.

Penning, T. M., Burczynski, M. E., Jez, J. M., Hung, C. F., Lin, H. K., Ma, H., Moore, M., et al. (2000). Human 3α-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase isoforms (AKR1C1–AKR1C4) of the aldo-keto reductase superfamily: functional plasticity and tissue distribution reveals roles in the metabolism of androgens, estrogens, and bile acids. Biochemical Journal, 351(1), 67–77.

Jez, J. M., Bennett, M. J., Schlegel, B. P., Lewis, M., & Penning, T. M. (1997). Comparative anatomy of the aldo–keto reductase superfamily. Biochemical Journal, 326(3), 625–636.