Central India Intitute of Medical Sciences | India
Dr. Amit R. Nayak is a Senior Research Consultant and Capacity Building Lead at the Central India Institute of Medical Sciences – Advanced Research Centre. He holds a B.Sc. in Biotechnology, an M.Sc. in Biochemistry, and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry with research focused on identifying biomarkers and therapeutic agents related to acute neurological disorders. Over the course of his research career, he has worked extensively in clinical and translational neuroscience, specializing in neuroinfection, neuroinflammation, molecular diagnostics, biomarker discovery, metagenomics and infectious disease surveillance. He has contributed to more than 45 peer-reviewed publications, resulting in over 580 citations, an h-index of 15, and an i10-index of 19, reflecting the broader impact of his scientific work. His roles have included leading and coordinating multiple national and international collaborative projects as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator funded by reputed agencies. He is also actively involved in diagnostic innovation, clinical laboratory management, ethical review processes, and research capacity development. His research output supports advancements in understanding and managing infectious and neurological disorders. He continues to contribute toward translational research that bridges laboratory investigations with meaningful clinical applications.
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Featured Publications
Nayak, A. R., et al. (2025). A biomarker based peptide immunoassay for Clostridioides difficile: Insights from Central India. International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics.
Nayak, A. R., et al. (2025). Application of machine learning to identify factors affecting prevalence of Brucella: A Central India study. Conference Presentation (Open Access).
Nayak, A. R., et al. (2024). In vitro toxicity assessment of bioavailable iron in coal varieties of Central India.