Lopamudra Parida | Biotechnology | Best Scholar Award

Ms. Lopamudra Parida | Biotechnology | Best Scholar Award

ICAR-Central Institute Of Freshwater Aquaculture | India

Lopamudra Parida is a dedicated young researcher at ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar, working on fish immunology and molecular disease mechanisms with a focused interest in cytoskeletal proteins and their role in disease regulation in aquatic organisms. She is pursuing her doctoral research at Utkal University with a thesis on cloning and functional characterization of septin genes in rohu under the mentorship of Dr. P. K. Sahoo, after completing her master’s degree in biotechnology with distinction from Khallikote University and her bachelor’s degree in botany from Khallikote Autonomous College. Her professional journey includes roles as a DST-INSPIRE Fellow, Junior Research Fellow, Young Professional and trainee at renowned institutes, contributing to national fish disease surveillance, molecular studies on banana fruit ripening and cytoskeletal protein purification. Her research interests span molecular cloning, gene expression analysis, host–pathogen interaction, protein characterization, immunomodulation and development of experimental disease models in fish. She possesses extensive skills in molecular biology, proteomics, immunology, histopathology, virology, microbiology, parasitology, bioinformatics and animal handling, along with experience in CRISPR-based gene editing and diagnostics. She has received the DST-INSPIRE award and earned honors for best oral presentations at scientific events. Overall, she stands as a promising aquaculture scientist contributing novel insights into fish immunity and molecular disease control.

Profile: Googlescholar

Featured Publications

Parida, L., Paul, A., Mohanty, J., & Sahoo, P. K. (2025). Molecular insights into septin 2 protein in rohu (Labeo rohita): revealing expression dynamics, antimicrobial activity and functional characteristics. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 293, 139353.

Parida, L., Paul, A., Mohanty, S., & Sahoo, P. K. (2025). Molecular and functional characterization of septin 6 in rohu (Labeo rohita) reveals a strong immunopotentiating role and involvement in broad-spectrum disease protection. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 148821.

Angelo Scuotto | Vaccinology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Angelo Scuotto | Vaccinology | Best Researcher Award

Vaxinano| France

Dr. Angelo Scuotto is an accomplished biotechnology researcher and R&D leader with extensive expertise in vaccine development, nanotechnology-based delivery systems, and bioprocess management. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Cell Biology and Physiology followed by a Master’s degree in Biology and Biotechnology with a specialization in genomics, cellular, and molecular engineering from the University of Lille, before completing his Ph.D. in Biotechnology–Bacteriology through a CIFRE thesis at the University of Lille in collaboration with Bifinove SAS, where he studied bifidobacterial metabolites and their potential in preventing type 1 diabetes, earning a nomination for the “Trophées Force Awards.” Professionally, Dr. Scuotto has progressed from R&D Engineer and Project Leader at Bifinove SAS, where he specialized in fermentation processes, metabolite characterization, and preclinical studies, to GMP Pre-industrialisation Project Manager at Vaxinano, overseeing vaccine scale-up and regulatory compliance. Currently, as R&D Director at Vaxinano, he manages vaccine and therapeutic pipelines, CDMO collaborations, GMP manufacturing, and strategic research directions. His research interests include immunotherapy, vaccine delivery innovations, parasitic diseases, and microbiota studies, supported by strong skills in qPCR, ELISA, fermentation optimization, molecular screening, and preclinical animal models. He has co-authored impactful publications on nanoparticle-based vaccines, immunotherapies, and novel delivery systems. Recognized for scientific excellence, including industry-linked awards and conference contributions, Dr. Scuotto continues to advance biotechnology innovation. In conclusion, his career reflects a dynamic blend of academic rigor, industrial translation, and leadership in global vaccine research.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publications