Animal Cognition

Dr. Shampa Ghosh is a neuroscientist and biochemist, currently serving as Director and Senior Scientist at GloNeuro, Noida, India. She holds a PhD in Biochemistry from the ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition and an M.Phil. in Neurophysiology from NIMHANS. Her research integrates neurodegeneration, neurodevelopment, and metabolic influences on brain function, with a strong emphasis on translational neuroscience. Dr. Ghosh has contributed extensively to understanding molecular mechanisms linking metabolic dysfunction, oxidative stress, and brain ageing. She has published widely in high-impact journals and serves in editorial roles for leading neuroscience journals. Her work spans Alzheimer’s disease, neuroinflammation, and advanced CNS drug delivery strategies, contributing to the development of innovative therapeutic approaches.

Affiliations and expertise

GloNeuro, India

Dr. Jitendra Kumar Sinha is a neuroscientist and Associate Professor at the Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS), Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India. He received his PhD from the ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition and has undertaken internationally collaborative research at institutions in Italy, Australia, and India. With over two decades of experience in research and teaching, his work focuses on the neurobiology of ageing and obesity, nutritional neuroscience, neuropsychiatric disorders, and neuropharmacology. He has made notable contributions to animal models of ageing and epilepsy, particularly in understanding oxidative stress, DNA damage, and biomarkers of accelerated ageing. Dr. Sinha has authored more than 150 research articles and book chapters and actively contributes to the scientific community as an editor and reviewer. He is also deeply engaged in mentoring and academic capacity building.

Affiliations and expertise

Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS), Symbiosis International (Deemed University), India

Dr. Niraj Kumar Jha is an Assistant Professor of Biotechnology at Galgotias University, India, with prior research affiliations at Chitkara University and Sharda University. His scholarly contributions include 200+ articles and an edited book. He has an H-index exceeding 50, reflecting significant impact in the biomedical sciences. He is a Member of the Royal Society of Biology, London, and has been recognized among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Elsevier and Stanford University. Dr. Jha serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and IET Nanobiotechnology and as an editorial board member for several international journals. His research focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases, with particular emphasis on cellular signaling pathways and the therapeutic potential of natural products and synthetic small molecules.

Affiliations and expertise

Galgotias University, India

Dr. Rakesh Bhaskar is an Assistant Professor at Yeungnam University, South Korea. He holds a Ph.D. in Neuroendocrinology from Allahabad University, India, and has extensive research experience in aging biology, regenerative medicine, and cognitive neurosciences. His work explores molecular mechanisms underlying cellular senescence, stem cell-based therapies, and tissue engineering approaches for age-associated conditions. Dr. Bhaskar has published over 80 scientific articles in high-impact journals, holds two patents, and has contributed to multiple book chapters. He also serves as a reviewer for leading international journals. His research focuses on developing innovative biomaterials and therapeutic interventions to enhance healthspan and combat age-related degenerative diseases.

Affiliations and expertise

Yeungnam University, Republic of Korea