Best Innovator Award
Ramya S
Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, India
Ramya S is an academic researcher in oral pathology and molecular diagnostics whose documented work encompasses oral cancer biology, molecular pathology, regenerative medicine, oral disease research, and related clinical and translational investigations. Her curriculum vitae records doctoral training in Oral Pathology and Microbiology with a Cancer Biology specialization, research activity involving molecular techniques and systematic reviews, funded research projects, intellectual property, peer-reviewed publications, and academic mentoring. [1]
The Best Innovator Award profile recognizes the documented combination of research, innovation, intellectual-property activity, publication output, project leadership, and academic service associated with Dr. Ramya S. Her record includes granted patents, published patent applications, funded projects, and a listed Best Innovator Award from the Indian Dental Association in 2025. [2]
Abstract
Dr. Ramya S is an oral pathology and molecular research academic whose professional record includes research on oral cancer, non-coding RNAs, molecular diagnostics, regenerative medicine, oral disease, and hard-tissue biology. Her documented research portfolio includes funded investigations, peer-reviewed publications, intellectual-property development, academic supervision, and professional service. The curriculum vitae identifies research interests including BRAF mutation analysis, microRNA expression profiling, long non-coding RNA biology, hard-tissue protein analysis, and stem-cell applications.[1]
Keywords
Oral Oncology; Oral Pathology; Molecular Diagnostics; Oral Cancer; Cancer Biology; Molecular Pathology; Non-Coding RNA; lncRNA H19; miRNA; Regenerative Medicine; Dental Research; Innovation; Intellectual Property; Translational Research; Academic Research.
Introduction
The academic profile of Dr. Ramya S is centered on oral pathology and research into biological mechanisms relevant to oral disease and cancer. Her recorded qualifications include a Ph.D. in Oral Pathology and Microbiology with a Cancer Biology specialization from Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, a Master of Dental Surgery, a postgraduate diploma in Medical Law and Ethics, and fellowship training in regenerative medicine.[3]
Her research activities combine laboratory methods, clinical study designs, evidence synthesis, and molecular analysis. The curriculum vitae specifically lists PCR, quantitative RT-PCR, DNA/RNA isolation, gel electrophoresis, immunohistochemistry, histopathology, statistical analysis using SPSS and R, database research involving PubMed and Scopus, and molecular docking.
Research Profile
The documented research profile covers several interconnected areas:
- Oral cancer diagnostics, including BRAF mutation analysis and microRNA expression profiling.
- Molecular pathology, particularly the role of long non-coding RNAs in cancer progression.
- Regenerative medicine, including hard-tissue protein analysis and stem-cell applications.
- Saliva-based and non-coding RNA approaches relevant to oral cancer research.
- Evidence-based oral and dental research involving cross-sectional studies, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and clinical research.
The profile also records academic and administrative responsibilities including research coordination, intellectual-property coordination, innovation-related responsibilities, ISO coordination, student scientific activities, and research mentorship.
Research Contributions
The documented research portfolio includes projects addressing SARS-CoV-2 analysis, molar-incisor hypomineralization, modified punch-biopsy development, salivaomics, epigenetic modulation of lncRNA H19 in oral squamous cell carcinoma, and PI3K/AKT-mediated autophagy in oral carcinoma. The curriculum vitae records completed and published outcomes for these projects and identifies principal-investigator or co-principal-investigator roles. [1]
The intellectual-property record provides a further dimension of innovation activity. The profile lists two granted patents, including a calibrated BP blade and a novel disposable suction tip, together with several published patent applications addressing punch-biopsy technology, oral biosensing, oral-care formulations, and related dental applications.
- Calibrated BP Blade — Application No. 202241014960 A, recorded as granted.
- Novel Disposable Suction Tip — Application No. 202241011859 A, recorded as granted.
- Calibrated Punch Biopsy — Application No. 202241014961 A.
- Calibrated Punch Biopsy with Exchangeable Tips — Application No. 202241014959 A.
- Triple Herb Fresh Gargle — Application No. 202341070912.
- Intraoral Biosensor for Sleep Diagnostics — Application No. 202541071332A.
- Cinnamon Anti-fungal Mouth Paint — Application No. 202541071359A.
- Moldable Hemostatic Bone Wax for oral and maxillofacial procedures — Application No. 202641044862 A.
Publications
The curriculum vitae records more than 45 peer-reviewed articles and identifies publications indexed across Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, and related scholarly databases. The documented publication record spans original research, reviews, short communications, case reports, editorials, and systematic reviews.
| Representative publication |
Year |
Type / indexing |
| Quantification of Helicobacter pylori and its oncoproteins in the oral cavity: A cross-sectional study |
2023 |
Original research; Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed |
| Salivaomics to Decode Non-Coding RNAs in Oral Cancer: A Narrative Review |
2023 |
Review; SCI |
| MALAT1: A Modulator of PD-1/PD-L1 Regulation in Oral Malignancies |
2022 |
Short communication; Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed |
| Epigenetic modulation of long noncoding RNA H19 in oral squamous cell carcinoma |
2024 |
Review; SCI |
| Expression Pattern of lncRNA H19 in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Tissues in Comparison to Normal Tissues |
2025 |
Systematic review; Scopus |
| Integrated in-silico and in-vitro analysis of lncRNA H19/miRNA-675/p53 in OSCC |
2025 |
Original research; Q1, Scopus |
| Assessment of Moringa oleifera thermoreversible gel as a supplement to nonsurgical periodontal therapy |
2026 |
Randomized controlled clinical study; Q1, Scopus |
| Salivary antimicrobial peptides in severe dental caries: A systematic review and meta-analysis |
2026 |
Systematic review and meta-analysis; Q1, Scopus |
Several publications listed in the source record include identifiable DOI information. Examples include the systematic review on salivaomics in oral cancer, which is associated with DOI 10.1016/j.ncrna.2023.05.001, and the study of hard-tissue proteins in hypomineralized molars, associated with DOI 10.1002/cre2.70079. [1]
Other documented DOI-linked works include the article on PI3K/AKT-mediated autophagy in oral carcinoma (10.7150/ijms.94566), the study on Friedelin-induced apoptosis in oral cancer (10.1016/j.jobcr.2025.08.013), and the study concerning hard-tissue proteins in hypomineralized second primary molars (10.1002/cre2.70079).[2]
Research Impact
The available profile records 43 documents, 221 citations, and an h-index of 8 in the supplied award information. The curriculum vitae independently records more than 45 peer-reviewed articles and describes international research collaborations. [1]
Research impact is also represented through funded projects and translational activity. The source record describes projects supported by MAHER, ICMR-STS, EDII-MSME, and King Faisal University, with work progressing from research questions to published outcomes and, in selected cases, intellectual-property applications. [1]
- Research funding secured is recorded as ₹11,00,000 in the curriculum vitae.
- The profile records two granted patents and multiple published patent applications.
- More than 45 peer-reviewed articles are recorded in the curriculum vitae.
- The profile includes supervision of more than four MDS dissertation projects and mentorship of more than 15 undergraduate research projects.
Award Suitability
The documented record provides several factors relevant to an assessment for a Best Innovator Award. These include research outputs in oral cancer and molecular pathology, project leadership, intellectual-property development, interdisciplinary work, and academic contributions. The profile specifically records a Best Innovator Award from the Indian Dental Association in 2025, alongside other research and academic recognitions.[1]
| Assessment dimension |
Documented evidence |
| Innovation |
Granted patents and published patent applications addressing dental and oral-health technologies. |
| Research productivity |
More than 45 peer-reviewed publications recorded in the curriculum vitae. |
| Research leadership |
Principal-investigator and co-principal-investigator roles across funded research projects. |
| Translation |
Research spanning molecular diagnostics, oral cancer biology, regenerative medicine, clinical studies, and intellectual property. |
| Recognition |
The profile lists Best Innovator Award — Indian Dental Association (2025), together with research and academic awards. |
On the evidence supplied, the profile demonstrates a sustained relationship between academic research and innovation-oriented activity. A final award decision, however, would remain subject to the eligibility requirements, evaluation framework, and independent verification procedures of the Indian Scientist Awards.
Conclusion
Dr. Ramya S’s documented academic profile combines oral pathology, cancer biology, molecular research, regenerative medicine, clinical research, publication activity, funded projects, intellectual-property development, and academic mentorship. The combination of research productivity and innovation-related outputs provides a substantive basis for consideration under a Best Innovator Award framework.[3]
The record further indicates recognition through research, innovation, and academic awards, including a Best Innovator Award listed for 2025. The information presented here is based on the supplied curriculum vitae and award-profile data and should be interpreted as a scholarly profile rather than as an independent certification of award eligibility.
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References
- Scopus profile Author Ramya S. supplied for the academic recognition profile:
https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/57346860300
- Rajendran P, Sekar R, Zahra HA, et al. Salivaomics to Decode Non-Coding RNAs in Oral Cancer: A Narrative Review. Noncoding RNA Research. 2023;8(3):376–384. DOI: 10.1016/j.ncrna.2023.05.001.
- Jessica S, Sekar R, Ghosh S, et al. Differential Expression of Hard Tissue Proteins in Hypomineralized Second Primary Molars in Comparison to Normal Teeth. Clinical and Experimental Dental Research. 2025;11(1):e70079.
DOI: 10.1002/cre2.70079.
- Rajendran P, Sekar R, Dhayasankar PS, et al. PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway Mediated Autophagy in Oral Carcinoma – A Comprehensive Review. International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
DOI: 10.7150/ijms.94566.
- Ramya Sekar, Monisha Prasad, Manikandan Alagumuthu. Friedelin induces apoptosis in oral cancer: Insights from in vitro and in silico studies. Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2025.08.013.