🏆Dr. Biba Vikas, Congratulations on Your Outstanding Scientist Award! 🏆
- Dr. Biba Vikas, Tuskegee university, United States
Dr. Biba Vikas, Congratulations on receiving the Outstanding Scientist Award! 🏆 Your dedication and contributions to the field of science are truly commendable. Keep shining brightly in the realm of discovery and innovation! 🌟👏 This prestigious recognition is a testament to your unparalleled dedication and groundbreaking contributions to the field of science, particularly in Cancer Biology.
Your commitment to advancing knowledge in Oncology, Tumor Microenvironment Studies, and Molecular Oncogenesis has not only set new standards of excellence but has also inspired your peers and budding scientists. Your innovative research, focused on Precision Medicine, Immuno-Oncology, and Targeted Therapies, has significantly contributed to the ongoing fight against cancer.
Your expertise in areas such as Genomic Instability, Angiogenesis, and Tumor Immunotherapy Breakthroughs has not only expanded our understanding of cancer but has paved the way for novel therapeutic interventions. Your work on Cancer Stem Cells, Apoptosis Pathways, and Epigenetic Alterations showcases your profound impact on the intricacies of cancer biology. As you continue to delve into the complexities of Cancer Genomics, Proteomics, and Immunogenetics, I have no doubt that your future endeavors will bring even more groundbreaking insights and advancements.
Wishing you continued success in unraveling the mysteries of cancer and contributing to the betterment of global health. Your Outstanding Scientist Award is not just an acknowledgment of past achievements but a testament to the promising future you continue to shape for the scientific community. Congratulations once again on this well-deserved honor!
Professional Profiles:
Research Focus:
Biba Vikas research primarily revolves around Cancer Biology, Cancer Immunology, Microbiology, and Cell Biology. Within these domains, I have specialized in various areas, including in vitro experiments (Mammalian cell line culture, Drug delivery, Flow cytometry), in vivo experiments in mouse models, and chromatographic techniques. I have a particular interest in identifying and characterizing novel compounds with anticancer and apoptotic properties, with a notable achievement in isolating such compounds from Annona squamosa.
Professional Journey:
- Postdoctoral Research Associate (Cancer Biology/Cancer Immunoregulation), Biomedical Research Centre, Tuskegee University, United States of America: October 2022 – Present
- Assistant Professor (Cancer Research/Microbiology), KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum: November 2022 – Present
- Faculty in Microbiology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences: 2018 – October 2021
- Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Kerala State Science & Technology Post Doctoral Fellowship. Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Kerala, India: March 2016 – February 2018
- Project: Anticancer and apoptotic properties of Simaroubaglauca (Lakshmi taru)
- Post Doctoral Research Associate, CSIR – National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Kerala, India: November 2015 – February 2016
- Project: Breast Cancer detection using nano probe in Surface enhancing Raman Spectroscopy
- Faculty in Microbiology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS): 2015
- Senior Research Fellow, Indian Council of Medical Research funded project Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala, India: March 2012 – March 2014
- Title: Chemical investigation and antitumor studies of Annona squamosa
- Research Fellow, Kerala State Science and Technology funded Project: January 2009 – March 2012
- Evaluation of the antitumor and immunomodulating properties of Deoxyelephantopin&isodeoxyelephantopin isolate from Elephantopusscaber
- Research Fellow, Regional Cancer Centre: 2008 – 2009
- Research Trainee, Regional Cancer Centre: 2007-2008
Honors & Awards:
- Patent Applied 2022: Two novel compounds with anticancer activity, characterized 2014
- International Travel Award, KSCSTE Cancer Care and Cure, Dubai: 2016
- Post Doctoral Fellowship, Kerala Science and Technology, Trivandrum: 2016
- Young Investigator Award, Society for Educational and Scientific Research: 2014
- Best Paper Award, International Conference, Thiruvananthapuram Botanica: 2012
- Pauling Linus Memorial Award, Servants of Nature: 2018
Publications & Contributions:
Book Publications:
- Biba Vikas, Cell Growth Published March 4th, 2020, DOI 10.5772/intechopen.73916 Print ISBN: 978-1-78923-806-8, eBook (PDF) ISBN: 978-1-78985-311-7, Copyright year 2020
Book Chapter Publications:
- Biba Vikas and Sukumaran Anil, Cell-based assays in Cancer Research, Cell-Based Assays in Cancer Research DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.90226., DOI 10.5772/intechopen.73916, ISBN: 978-1-78984-557-0, Print ISBN: 978-1-78923-806-8, eBook 2019.
- S Anil, VK Sweety, B Vikas, B Joseph Cytotoxicity and Cell Viability Assessment of Biomaterials- 2023 DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.111822
Publications in International Journals:
- Multiple publications in renowned journals such as Asian Pac J Cancer Prev, International Journal of Microbiology Research, and others. Specific articles include:
- Caspase dependent apoptosis induced by Simarouba glauca on lung adenocarcinoma cell lines.
- Apoptotic dependent cell death induced in leukemic cells by Simarouba glauca.
- Cytotoxicity Profiling of Annona squamosa in Cancer Cell Lines.
Research Timeline:
- Ph.D. in Applied Sciences & Technology – Biotechnology (Cancer Biology): 2014
- Thesis: Antitumour, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant properties of Annona squamosa (Annonaceae)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship: 2016-2018
- Project: Anticancer and apoptotic properties of Simaroubaglauca (Lakshmi taru)
- Post-Doctoral Research Associate, CSIR – National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Kerala, India: November 2015 – February 2016
- Project: Breast Cancer detection using nano probe in Surface enhancing Raman Spectroscopy
- Faculty in Microbiology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS): 2015
- Senior Research Fellow, Indian Council of Medical Research funded project Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala, India: March 2012 – March 2014
- Title: Chemical investigation and antitumor studies of Annona squamosa
- Research Fellow, Kerala State Science and Technology funded Project: January 2009 – March 2012
- Evaluation of the antitumor and immunomodulating properties of Deoxyelephantopin&isodeoxyelephantopin isolate from Elephantopusscaber
- Research Fellow, Regional Cancer Centre: 2008 – 2009
- Research Trainee, Regional Cancer Centre: 2007-2008
