Ruby Anto | Cancer | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ruby Anto | Cancer | Best Researcher Award

Centre of Excellence in Nutraceuticals, Government of Kerala | India

Dr. Ruby John Anto is a distinguished biomedical scientist whose pioneering research has significantly advanced the field of cancer biology and nutraceutical sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Amala Cancer Research Centre, Thrissur, and has served in various scientific capacities at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram, including Scientist G, before taking up her current role as Chief Scientist at the Centre of Excellence in Nutraceuticals under KSCSTE, Government of Kerala, and Honorary Scientist at the Institute of Advanced Virology. Her research focuses on the bioprospecting of natural compounds with therapeutic potential against cancer, inflammation, and lifestyle diseases. A highlight of her work is the discovery of Uttroside B, a potent anticancer compound that earned “Orphan Drug” designation from the US FDA for liver cancer treatment and is patented internationally. With an h-index of 42, i10-index of 63, and over 7,600 citations from 80+ international publications, Dr. Anto’s work has received widespread recognition. She has been honored with national and international awards, including the National Woman Bio-Scientist Award and the Keystone Symposia Global Health Award. Her scientific leadership continues to inspire innovation in cancer research, nutraceuticals, and translational medicine.

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Featured Publications

Ruby, A. J., Kuttan, G., Babu, K. D., Rajasekharan, K. N., & Kuttan, R. (1995). Anti-tumour and antioxidant activity of natural curcuminoids. Cancer Letters, 94(1), 79–83. https://doi.org/ (Cited by: 1571)

Anto, R. J., Mukhopadhyay, A., Denning, K., & Aggarwal, B. B. (2002). Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) induces apoptosis through activation of caspase-8, BID cleavage and cytochrome c release: Its suppression by ectopic expression of Bcl-2 and Bcl-xl. Carcinogenesis, 23(1), 143–150. https://doi.org/ (Cited by: 593)

Anto, R. J., Sukumaran, K., Kuttan, G., Rao, M. N. A., Subbaraju, V., & Kuttan, R. (1995). Anticancer and antioxidant activity of synthetic chalcones and related compounds. Cancer Letters, 97(1), 33–37. https://doi.org/ (Cited by: 456)

Oommen, S., Anto, R. J., Srinivas, G., & Karunagaran, D. (2004). Allicin (from garlic) induces caspase-mediated apoptosis in cancer cells. European Journal of Pharmacology, 485(1–3), 97–103. https://doi.org/ (Cited by: 393)

Anto, R. J., Mukhopadhyay, A., Shishodia, S., Gairola, C. G., & Aggarwal, B. B. (2002). Cigarette smoke condensate activates nuclear transcription factor-κB through phosphorylation and degradation of IκBα: Correlation with induction of cyclooxygenase-2. Carcinogenesis, 23(9), 1511–1518. https://doi.org/ (Cited by: 335)

Saroj Rajan | Oncology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Saroj Rajan | Oncology | Best Researcher Award

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital | India

Dr. Saroj Rajan is a distinguished medical professional specializing in Gynaecologic Oncology, with an impressive academic and clinical foundation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She holds an MBBS from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, an MD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from AIIMS, New Delhi, and an MCh in Gynaecologic Oncology from the same institute. Her professional journey includes positions at renowned institutions such as AIIMS New Delhi, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, and Sri Balaji Medical College, along with an international fellowship at Charles University, Prague. Dr. Rajan’s research contributions span topics like nutritional assessment, cachexia, biomarkers, cancer surgery, and endometrial carcinoma, reflecting her dedication to improving outcomes in gynecologic cancer care. She has authored 8 scientific publications, accumulating 3 citations from 3 documents and an h-index of 1, indicating her growing influence in academic oncology. Recognized with prestigious awards including top honors at AGOI and AOGIN conferences, she also serves as an Editorial Fellow for Gynecologic Oncology Reports (Elsevier). Her research interest lies in gynecologic malignancies, cancer nutrition, and surgical innovation. Dr. Rajan continues to advance women’s health through evidence-based clinical practice and impactful research.

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Featured Publications

Singhal, S., Rajan, S., Khurana, S., Kumari, R., Meena, J., Singh, N., Singh, A., Jayraj, A., Pramanik, R., & Kumar, L. (2025). Reproductive outcomes following chemotherapy for gestational trophoblastic neoplasia: Experience from a tertiary care center. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2025.114774

Rajan, S., Rathore, R., Malhotra, N., Sharma, D. N., Khurana, S., Dhamija, E., Mathur, S., & Singhal, S. (2025). Vaginal clear cell carcinoma without diethylstilbestrol exposure: A rare case and review of 38 reported cases. Indian Journal of Gynecologic Oncology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40944-025-01034-9

Rajan, S., Dhamija, E., Malhotra, N., Kaur, P., Yadav, R. K., Meena, J., Kumari, R., Singh, A., Singh, A., & Khurana, S. (2025). Nutritional assessment in gynecological cancers: Experience from an Indian tertiary care center. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2025.113964

Rajan, S., Dhamija, E., Malhotra, N., Vats, D., Singh, A., & Singhal, S. (2025). Cachexia in gynecologic cancers: The role of biomarkers and cachexia index. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.70262

Ray, M. D., Ray, C., & Rajan, S. (2025). “Pseudo cytoreductive surgery” in ovarian cancer: Disturbing insights from referral patterns to a leading oncology center in India. Journal of Gynecologic Surgery. https://doi.org/10.1089/gyn.2024.0004