Congratulations, Sujata Mohanty -Transformational Leadership- Leadership and Research Excellence Award- Award Winner 2023 

Prof Dr .Sujata Mohanty -Transformational Leadership

Prof. Sujata Mohanty began her academic journey with a Master's degree in Bio-Science from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India, in 1991. She further pursued a Ph.D. in Biotechnology at the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, and completed her doctoral studies in 1996. Following this, she undertook a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Platelet Disorders at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, USA, in 1998, focusing on Bio-Science.

Professional Endeavors:

Prof. Mohanty's professional career has been marked by a series of progressively responsible positions at AIIMS, New Delhi. Starting as a Scientist-II in the Department of Hematology in 1999, she later became a part of the Department of Medical Oncology, AIIMS, holding the same position from 2002 to 2005. Over the years, she climbed the academic ladder at AIIMS, serving as Associate Professor from 2005 to 2012, then as Additional Professor until 2016, and finally as a Professor since July 2016. Her expertise and leadership have been instrumental in the development of stem cell research at AIIMS.

Contributions and Research Focus:

Prof. Mohanty's primary research areas include Stem Cells Biology, Regenerative Nanomedicine, Tissue Engineering, and Organoid Development. Her groundbreaking work in these fields is evident through numerous ongoing and completed projects, each addressing critical issues in healthcare and regenerative medicine. She has been a principal investigator (PI) and co-investigator (Co-PI) on several prestigious projects funded by national and international agencies, such as DBT, AIIMS, BIRAC, ICMR, DST, and IUSSTF.

Some of her notable contributions include the development of innovative approaches like "Development and optimization of cell-free bioinks for 3D printed implants," "Self-assembling, pH-sensitive nanomedicine for glioblastoma treatment," and "Strategies to enhance stem cell delivery using iron oxide nanoparticles." These projects showcase her commitment to cutting-edge research with potential clinical applications.

Accolades and Recognition:

Prof. Mohanty's exemplary contributions to the field have earned her recognition, as reflected in her various roles within the academic community. Her leadership as the PI for the "Centre Of Excellence for Stem Cell Research: Basic and Translational (Phase-II)" project funded by DBT (2017) highlights her standing in the stem cell research community.

Impact and Influence:

Prof. Sujata Mohanty's work has left a lasting impact on the field of regenerative medicine and stem cell research. Her projects have not only expanded scientific knowledge but have also contributed to the development of potential therapeutic interventions for various medical conditions.

Legacy and Future Contributions:

As a distinguished professor, Prof. Mohanty continues to shape the future of stem cell research at AIIMS. Her legacy is marked by a series of completed projects that have paved the way for novel treatments and methodologies in regenerative medicine. With ongoing projects like "Development of Amniotic Membrane and Nano-Fiber Composite Scaffold for Tissue Regeneration," she is poised to make further significant contributions to the scientific community.

In conclusion, Prof. Sujata Mohanty's journey from early academic pursuits to her current position as a leading figure in stem cell research is characterized by a commitment to excellence, innovative research, and a lasting impact on healthcare and medicine.

Notable Publications 

Efficacy, safety, and lot-to-lot immunogenicity of an inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine (BBV152): interim results of a randomised, double-blind, controlled, phase 3 trial  R Ella, S Reddy, W Blackwelder, V Potdar, P Yadav, V Sarangi, VK Aileni, ... The Lancet 398 (10317), 2173-2184

Intravenous autologous bone marrow mononuclear stem cell therapy for ischemic stroke: a multicentric, randomized trial  K Prasad, A Sharma, A Garg, S Mohanty, S Bhatnagar, S Johri, KK Singh, ... Stroke 45 (12), 3618-3624

Regenerative abilities of mesenchymal stem cells through mitochondrial transfe S Paliwal, R Chaudhuri, A Agrawal, S Mohanty Journal of biomedical science 25, 1-12Autologous stem cell transplantation in refractory Asherman's syndrome: A novel cell based therapy N Singh, S Mohanty, T Seth, M Shankar, S Bhaskaran, S Dharmendra Journal of human reproductive sciences 7 (2), 93

Autologous mesenchymal stem cells in chronic stroke A Bhasin, MVP Srivastava, SS Kumaran, S Mohanty, R Bhatia, S Bose, ... Cerebrovascular diseases extra 1 (1), 93-104

Stem cell therapy: a clinical trial of stroke  A Bhasin, MVP Srivastava, S Mohanty, R Bhatia, SS Kumaran, S Bose Clinical neurology and neurosurgery 115 (7), 1003-1008

An improvised one-step sucrose cushion ultracentrifugation method for exosome isolation from culture supernatants of mesenchymal stem cells S Gupta, S Rawat, V Arora, SK Kottarath, AK Dinda, PK Vaishnav, ... Stem cell research & therapy 9, 1-11

Very small embryonic-like stem cells with maximum regenerative potential get discarded during cord blood banking and bone marrow processing for autologous stem cell therapy D Bhartiya, A Shaikh, P Nagvenkar, S Kasiviswanathan, P Pethe, ... Stem cells and development 21 (1), 1-6

Percutaneous intracoronary cellular cardiomyoplasty for nonischemic cardiomyopathy: clinical and histopathological results: the first-in-man ABCD (Autologous Bone Marrow Cells … S Seth, R Narang, B Bhargava, R Ray, S Mohanty, G Gulati, L Kumar, ... Journal of the American College of Cardiology 48 (11), 2350-2351

Citations: 

A total of  7103 citations for Her publications, demonstrating the impact and recognition of his research within the academic community.

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