Balaji Nandagopal | Biomarker | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Balaji Nandagopal | Biomarker | Best Researcher Award

Sri Narayani Hospital and Research Centre | India

Prof. Balaji Nandagopal is a distinguished biomedical researcher and academic leader serving as Director at the Sri Sakthi Amma Institute of Biomedical Research, Sri Narayani Hospital & Research Centre. With strong qualifications in microbiology, laboratory technology, and biotechnology, he has built an impactful career spanning scientific research, healthcare innovation, and academic development. His scholarly contributions include an impressive record of 41 documents, 293 citations, and an h-index of 10, reflecting sustained influence in infectious diseases, molecular diagnostics, clinical microbiology, virology, and biomedical sciences. He has successfully guided multiple funded projects, serving as Principal Investigator for significant studies on febrile illness diagnostics, viral detection, molecular epidemiology, multiplex PCR development, and emerging pathogen surveillance. His research interests span diagnostic assay development, molecular detection technologies, public health microbiology, clinical epidemiology, and translational biomedical research. He has contributed book chapters, collaborated widely, and maintained active membership in prominent scientific societies, strengthening his global professional footprint. His achievements include prestigious international and national fellowships and recognitions, alongside his continued service in mentoring postgraduate and doctoral scholars. With a strong commitment to advancing healthcare for underserved communities, he consistently integrates scientific expertise with compassionate service, making notable contributions to biomedical science and public health advancement.

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Featured Publications

(2024). Polymeric optical fiber biosensor with PAMAM dendrimer-based surface modification and PlGF detection for pre-eclampsia diagnosis. Biosensors and Bioelectronics. (Citations: 8)

(n.d.). A review of acute febrile illness. (Review, Open access). (Citations: 1)

A review of maternal TORCH-S infections. (Review, Open access).

Standardization of an in-house multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction for the simultaneous detection of Toxoplasma gondii, Rubella virus, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus 1 and 2, and Treponema pallidum infection among pregnant women. Indian Journal of Public Health. (Citations: 2)

Ramprasad Srinivasan | Biomarker | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Ramprasad Srinivasan | Biomarker | Best Researcher Award

Sri Narayani Hospital and Research Centre | India

Dr. Ramprasad Srinivasan is an accomplished biomedical researcher specializing in biochemistry, molecular biology, renal complications, and biomarker discovery. With a strong academic foundation spanning biochemistry, medical laboratory technology, and an advanced doctoral qualification, he has developed extensive expertise in molecular diagnostics and translational medicine. His professional journey includes significant scientific roles across academic institutions and advanced research laboratories, where he contributed to projects involving diabetic nephropathy, atherosclerosis, retinal disorders, inflammation, and tissue-factor–mediated signaling. He has published extensively in leading SCI journals, contributing impactful work supported by 46 citations, an h-index of 5, and documented through numerous peer-reviewed papers with a growing scientific footprint marked by his i10-index of 1. His research interests include biomarker identification, biosensor development, proteomics, macrophage biology, and chronic kidney disease mechanisms. He has also led multiple funded projects as Principal Investigator, focusing on diagnostics, CKD therapeutics, and immune regulation. His contributions have been recognized through competitive fellowships, poster awards, and travel distinctions from reputed scientific bodies. He remains committed to advancing healthcare innovations by integrating laboratory sciences with clinical applications, aiming to translate molecular insights into practical diagnostic and therapeutic solutions.

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Featured Publications

Nilavan, E., Sundar, S., Shenbagamoorthy, M., Narayanan, H., Nandagopal, B., & Srinivasan, R. (2020). Identification of biomarkers for early diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy disease using direct flow through mass spectrometry. Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews, 14(6), 2073–2078.

Chaudhary, R. K., Madaboosi, N., Satija, J., Nandagopal, B., Srinivasan, R., & Sai, V. V. R. (2024). Polymeric optical fiber biosensor with PAMAM dendrimer-based surface modification and PlGF detection for pre-eclampsia diagnosis. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 257, 116312.

Gramoll, K., & Ramaprasad, S. (1995). Effects of band weaving on fiber strength in filament-wound composite structures. Composites Engineering, 5(4), 363–373.

Srinivasan, R., Dattaguru, B., & Singh, G. (2019). Exact solutions for laminated composite beams using a unified state space formulation. International Journal for Computational Methods in Engineering Science and Mechanics.

Srinivasan, R. (2014). Exact solution of shear flexible laminated curved beams using a coupled field formulation. International Journal for Computational Methods in Engineering Science and Mechanics.