Biochemical Mechanisms for Metabolic Syndrome

Dr. Tejal R. Gandhi holds an M. Pharm. and a Ph.D. and is currently a Professor and Head at Anand Pharmacy College, and serves as an Associate Dean with Gujarat Technological University, Gujarat, India. In addition to her contribution as member of various research and academic committees of the university, is serving as the Vice President of the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences – India Section and member of advisory board of the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences - World. She has worked as a Member of Editorial Board, Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry. She is fellow of the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences as well as the Indian Pharmaceutical Association.

With over 32 years of experience in pharmaceutical research, Dr. Gandhi’s area of research includes Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders, with a focus on the discovery and development of novel herbal molecules and formulations. Her current research explores drug repurposing for cardiac fibrosis and the investigation of underlying molecular mechanisms. She has more than 190 research papers published in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Gandhi has mentored over 150 postgraduate students and 12 doctoral fellows, fostering the next generation of researchers. Government and various industries have funded her research projects.

She has been honoured with 33 Awards and Recognition for her contributions to pharmaceutical science, including Tech Guru award (2020), AICTE – Visvesvaraya Best Teacher Award (2020), Best Pharmacy Teacher of India (2013), Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Award (2014, 2013), M. Pharm Best Research Guide Award (2018, 2011), GUFIC Prize (2008, 2006) and Subhash C. Verma Memorial Prize (2008, 2009 and 2010).  Dr. Gandhi is felicitated by Pedagogical Innovation Award by Gujarat Technological University in 2013 and Distinguished Leadership Award by International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences in 2016. Dr. Gandhi also serves as a Scientific Advisor to the Indian Patent Office, further highlighting her contribution towards scientific pursuits in the field of Pharmacy.

Prof. Anita A. Mehta is an academician and researcher in pharmaceutical sciences with an illustrious career spanning over 35 years. Currently, she serves as a Professor and Head of the Pharm.D. program at Anand Pharmacy College. Prior to that, she served as the Principal-in-Charge at L. M. College of Pharmacy (2012-2014). She is retired as a Professor and Head of Pharmacology Department from L. M. College of Pharmacy in 2021.

Dr. Mehta's extensive research portfolio includes over 150 publications, with a focus on cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, asthma, and herbal medicine and 8 books and 5 book chapters. She has successfully guided 80 post graduate students and 19 doctoral fellows, demonstrating her commitment to nurturing the next generation researchers. Her remarkable contributions have earned 54 awards at both state and national levels, including the Tech Guru Award (2019), BVDUPCP Pharmacy Teacher of the Year Award (2013), Prof. M. L. Khorana Memorial Best Paper Award (2012), and the Distinguished Service Award in Cardiovascular Science, Medicine, and Surgery by the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences, Winnipeg, Canada (2016), Ms. Kanan Mehta Memorial Oration Award (2018). Dr. Mehta has also received three PharmaInnova Awards for Best Thesis Research Guide in Pharmacology and was recognized as the Best Ph.D. thesis Guide by Gujarat Technological University. She is recipient of numerous prestigious research grants. She is a member of various societies such as IPS, NAMS, IACS, IPA and APTI.  Her extensive experience and scholarly achievements underscore her influential role in advancing the field of pharmaceutical sciences.