Professor, CFAR, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, India
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Short Bio:
Prof. (Dr.) Shailendra Saxena, FRCPATH (UK), is an internationally renowned virologist and immunobiologist. He serves as Vice Dean, Professor, and Head at the Centre for Advanced Research (CFAR), King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow. His work in infectious diseases, especially on viruses such as Japanese encephalitis, HIV, Zika, and others, has earned him global recognition for his contributions to the development of therapeutic strategies. With multiple roles in prestigious virology societies and as an editor for top journals, Prof. Saxena is a leading figure in the global fight against infectious diseases.
Education:
🎓 Prof. Saxena completed his doctoral studies in Molecular Virology and Immunobiology at King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, with a focus on Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). He has received specialized training in polio virus research under the Global Polio Eradication Program (WHO), as well as in HIV/AIDS at the University of Arizona, Tucson. His expertise also includes biosafety and biosecurity (BSL3 and BSL4), trained across various countries.
Experience:
🌍 With a prolific career, Prof. Saxena has held esteemed positions including Senior Scientist & Leader in Infectious Diseases at CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad. His current role at KGMU, alongside membership in elite scientific organizations such as The Royal Society of Medicine and The American Society for Virology, underscores his leadership in the field. He also serves as the Editor-in-Chief of VirusDisease (Springer) and an editor for Infection, Genetics and Evolution (Elsevier).
Research Interest:
🔬 Prof. Saxena’s research focuses on Molecular Virology and Immunobiology, particularly emerging and re-emerging viruses such as Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), HIV, Chikungunya, and Zika. His work aims to understand host defense mechanisms and develop new therapeutic interventions against these infectious diseases. His studies on viral outbreaks and therapeutic drug discovery have a significant impact on global health.
Awards and Achievements:
🏆 Prof. Saxena has been recognized with several prestigious awards and fellowships. These include the Dr. JC Bose National Award from the Department of Biotechnology, the Springer Nature Award 2018, and the KGMU-Academic Excellence Award. He is also an elected Fellow of The Royal College of Pathologists (UK), The Royal Society of Medicine (London), and other esteemed bodies. He has received Young Scientist Medals and numerous international accolades for his groundbreaking research.
Research Publications Top Notes:
đź“š Prof. Saxena has an extensive publication record, with influential research in virology and infectious diseases. Notable publications include:
Saxena S.K. (2020). Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Springer Nature. Cited by 320 articles
Saxena S.K. (2021). Innate Immunity in Health and Disease. IntechOpen. Cited by 150 articles
Saxena S.K. (2021). Applications of Artificial Intelligence in COVID-19. Springer Nature. Cited by 80 articles
Saxena S.K. (2022). High-Throughput Screening for Drug Discovery. IntechOpen. Cited by 60 articles
Saxena S.K. (2023). Artificial Intelligence in Medical Virology. Springer Nature. Cited by 25 articles