Shaibal Chandra | Pharmacology | Editorial Board Member

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Mr. Shaibal Chandra | Pharmacology | Editorial Board Member

Bengal School of Technology | India

Shaibal Chandra is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacology with strong academic training and research expertise in experimental and translational pharmacology. His teaching portfolio spans core and advanced subjects including Pharmacology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, Microbiology, Advanced Pharmacology, and Pharmaceutical Screening Methodology. His research interests focus on phytopharmacology, antioxidant and antiurolithiatic studies, CNS pharmacology, antifertility activity, immunopharmacology, and nano-based therapeutic approaches. He has conducted in vivo pharmacological evaluations using established animal models and possesses hands-on expertise in animal handling, biochemical assays, microscopic techniques, and laboratory instrumentation. His postgraduate research investigated the antiurolithiatic potential of metformin in ethylene glycol-induced renal stone models. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed research and review articles in national and international journals, contributed book chapters published by reputed academic publishers, and holds a published patent related to green nanoparticle synthesis with antioxidant and antibacterial applications. He actively participates in national and international scientific conferences through poster and e-poster presentations, including work on cancer immunotherapy and nanostructure-based drug delivery. He has also served as a reviewer for international journals and supervised undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, reflecting sustained engagement in academic research and mentorship.

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Featured Publications:

Chandra, S., & Chowdhury, S. (2025). Systemic effect of different physiological parameters associated with mirror syndrome. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research. https://doi.org/10.1111/jog.70062

Chandra, S., Mondal, N., Chatterjee, A., & Tapadar, D. (2025). Exploration of antiurolithiatic properties of methanolic extract of rhizome of Cyperus tegetum Roxb. in ethylene glycol-induced urolithiatic rats. Pharmacological Research – Natural Products, 100181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prenap.2025.100181

Chandra, S. (2024). Phytochemical and pharmacological (CNS) screening of alcoholic extract obtained from Melia azedarach (leaf). Bengal School of Technology (A College of Pharmacy).

Kar, D. R., Dutta, A., Chandra, S., Das, P. P., & Paul, D. K. (2023). Evaluation of the antifertility activity of methanolic extract of Melia azedarach and their GC–MS study. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Phytopharmacological Research, 13, 201–220. https://doi.org/10.51847/bxeo6u8vnk

Chakraborty, M., Das, P. P., Chandra, S., Shaharyar, M. A., Sarkar, N., Mukherjee, S., Paul, S., Bhowmik, R., Haldar, P. K., & Karmakar, S. (2023). Toxicology of nanoformulations and materials in tissue engineering. In Nanostructured materials for tissue engineering. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95134-0.00006-7

Chandra, S. (2023). Antidiabetic activity of exotic Indian spices. In Medicinal spices and herbs from India. Apple Academic Press (CRC Press).

Cletus Ukwubile | Nanomedicine | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Cletus Ukwubile | Nanomedicine | Research Excellence Award

University of Maiduguri | Nigeria

Dr. Cletus Ukwubile is a pharmacognosy researcher whose work integrates natural product chemistry, analytical instrumentation, and biomedical investigation. His expertise spans advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, including GC-MS, HPLC, TLC, PTLC, and VLC, which he applies to the characterization of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants. He has extensive experience in statistical and data-driven research using SPSS, GraphPad, R, SQL, and Tableau to support evidence-based scientific inquiry. His research contributions include leadership in university-level pharmacognostic studies and cancer-related investigations, particularly through funded projects such as the TETFund Nigeria Institutional Based Research Grant for brain tumour research. He has also benefited from international training, including a Royal Society of Chemistry fellowship in GC-MS analytics. With additional involvement in scientific societies and editorial bodies, he contributes to advancing natural product research, pharmacological discovery, and translational applications in biomedical science.

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Featured Publications: 

Ukwubile, C. A., Robert, A. E., Nuhu, A., Ahuchaogu, A. A., Ikpefan, E. O., & others. (2026). Nano-enhanced phytotherapy of prostate cancer: Evaluating the combined efficacy of Telfairia occidentalis seed and Annona muricata leaf extracts. Fitoterapia, 188, 106998.

Ukwubile, C. A., Robert, A. E., Ezema, B. O., Yesufu, H. B., Famurewa, A. C., Ikpefan, E. O., & others. (2025). Methanol extract of young Lantana camara leaves exhibits anti-ovarian cancer and anti-inflammatory effects via inhibition of PI3K/AKT/mTOR and MAPK pathways. Chemistry & Biodiversity, e01758.

Ukwubile, C. A., Clement, C. K., Ijoh, B. B., & others. (2025). Evaluation of anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties of Crescentia cujete and Citrullus vulgaris methanol seed extracts against MCF-7 breast cancer cells and molecular docking. Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 11(3e), 260–273.

Ukwubile, C. A., & Malgwi, T. S. (2025). Lantana camara leaf extract-loaded chitosan nanoparticles induce apoptosis and suppress PI3K/AKT and NF-κB signalling in triple-negative breast and colorectal cancer cells. Journal of Pharmacy & Bioresources, 22(3), 185–194.

Ukwubile, C. A., Lawan, M. Z., Malgwi, T. S., Yesufu, H. B., & others. (2025). Evaluation of anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities of Maerua angolensis leaf extract-loaded chitosan nanoparticles. Biomaterials Connect, 2, Article 0018.

Ukwubile, C. A., Yesufu, B. H., Okoro, N. R., & others. (2025). Chitosan-encapsulated linoleic acid from Leucaena leucocephala inhibits FOXL2 mutation in MNU-induced ovarian granulosa cell tumors in Wistar rats. Next Nanotechnology, 8, 100191.

Ukwubile, C. A., Nuhu, A., Famurewa, A. C., Nettey, H., Odugu, J. A., & others. (2025). Chitosan nanoparticles encapsulating Ipomoea digitata tuber and Jatropha gossypiifolia leaf extracts suppress NF-κB, Wnt/β-catenin, and MAPK signalling pathways in colorectal cancer cells. International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies, 5(5), 45–58.

Dibal, M. Y., Ukwubile, C. A., Ibrahim, H., Malgwi, T. S., Mohammed, Z., & others. (2025). Pharmacognostic and phytochemical studies of the leaves and stembark of Anogeissus leiocarpus. Journal of Medical Research and Reviews, 4(3), 89–105.

Ikpefan, E. O., & Ukwubile, C. A. (2025). GC-MS analysis and evaluation of analgesic and anticancer activities of Cadaba farinosa methanol leaf extract. Academic Journal of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences, 2(1), 10–18.