Unlocking Sirtuins Cellular Biology to Translational Research

Dr. Pranav Kumar Prabhakar is currently working as a Professor and Head at Department of Biotechnology, School of Engineering and Technology, Nagaland University, Meriema, Kohima, Nagaland, India. He is among the World's Top 2% Scientists (list published by Stanford University, USA, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025). He completed his PhD in Biotechnology from IIT Madras. His research focuses on elucidating molecular mechanisms and strategies for oral insulin delivery and mimicking signaling pathways in metabolic disorders (diabetes) using natural products. Dr. Pranav is a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society. He serves as an editorial board member and reviewer for many reputed national and international journals. His honors include a travel grant from IIT Madras and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to attend ATTD 2009 in Greece, approved by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). He has published over 160+ research articles, authored/edited 24 books, and 48 book chapters, and delivered 9 oral and poster presentations at scientific meetings.

Dr. Sumel Ashique has been working as an assistant professor at the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Adamas University, West Bengal, India. He has 5 years of teaching experience. He has achieved 100+ publications in international and national accredited reputed journals. He has expertise in drug delivery, nanotechnology, and targeted treatment strategies. Recently, he was honored to be in the World's Top 2% Scientists by prestigious Stanford University, CA, United States, and Elsevier in 2025.