Basic Life Science Methods

By:   Javeed Ahmad Tantray (Assistant Professor Department of Zoology Central University of Kashmir India), Nighat Un Nissa (Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, University of Kashmir, India), Rasy Fayaz Choh Wani (Research Scholar, Department of Zoology, University of Kashmir, India), Sheikh Mansoor Shafi, PhD (Postdoctoral Researcher, Phenomics Laboratory, Department of Plant Resources and Environment, Jeju National University, South Korea)
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 235mm,  Width: 191mm, 
Weight:   450g
ISBN:   9780443191749
ISBN 10:   0443191743
Pages:   230
Publication Date:   21 September 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

"Dr. Javeed Ahmad Tantray’s current research focus is on Human cardiovascular diseases obtained his Ph. D from Osmania University in Hyderabad, India. Dr. Tantray has done Post Doc studies with the Department of Zoology, University of Kashmir, receiving funding from the UGC-CSIR. He published many National and International peer-reviewed research articles. Dr. Tantray has published in high impact factor journals such as the International Journal of Cardiology, and Saudi journal of biological science. He has guided 50, M.Sc / and graduate students projects. He has received Junior scientist awards both at national and international level. He received the Best Abstract Award at the 4th Asia Pacific CardioMetabolic Syndrome Congress held by the Korean Society of CardioMetabolic Syndrome,with an award amount of USD 500. Dr. Tantray has organized a national seminar on ""Cancer Bio-markers"" and a one-day national workshop on “Assembly and usage of Foldscope”. Dr. Tantray is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology, School of life sciences central university of Kashmir (J&K). Nighat Un Nissa has completed her M.Sc. and M.Phil. From Department of zoology, University of Kashmir. Ms. Nissa is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Zoology and is working on Fish parasites and their impact on pollution. She has published her research work in National and International journals. She was awarded Gold Medal for poster presentation in Animal science congress held by Department of Zoology, University of Kashmir. Rasy Fayaz Choh Wani PhD has completed her M.Sc. degree from Kashmir University. Ms. Rasy is currently pursuing Ph.D. She has published her research work in many reputed journals. She has presented her different papers in different international and national conferences. She is currently on research topic “Isolation and characterization of pathogenic bacterial microflora associated with cultured Cyprinus carpio in Kashmir Valley”. Dr. Sheikh Mansoor Shafi currently serves as a postdoctoral researcher at the Phenomics Laboratory within Jeju National University in South Korea. His primary research focuses on high-throughput phenomics, remote sensing and precision agriculture. Prior to this role, he held positions as a Postdoc Research Associate at SKIMS Srinagar and as a Project Associate-I at CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine Jammu (IIIM). Throughout his academic journey, Dr. Mansoor has had the opportunity to work in reputed laboratories, including the Transcriptomics Labs at SKUAST Kashmir and the Department of Biotechnology and Pathology at Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture (CITH) Rangreth Srinagar. His educational background comprises a BSc degree from SP College of Science (University of Kashmir), an MSc degree from HNBGU Uttarakhand, and a Ph.D. degree from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu. Dr. Mansoor has been dedicated to contributing significantly to his field and has displayed a strong commitment to becoming a highly accomplished scientist. His expertise spans various areas, including biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics. Dr. Mansoor's accomplishments are notable, including over more than 50 research and review papers published in esteemed journals such as Frontiers, Plos One, Scientific Reports, Journal of Fungi (JoF), Planta, Chemosphere, JEMA and Molecules etc. He has also authored 5 books and more than ten book chapters, and holds credit for filing two patent applications. He has showcased his knowledge through guest lectures on topics like sequence assembly, alignment, submission tools, and phylogenetic analysis. He has received practical training in advanced techniques in modern biology and related fields. Dr. Mansoor has been recognized with numerous national and international accolades, including prestigious awards such as Best Thesis, Young Scientist, and recognition for his exceptional oral and poster presentations. He holds membership in a significant big grant (BIRAC) awarded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in India. In addition to his accomplishments, Dr. Mansoor plays an active role as a Review Editor for Frontiers in Ethnopharmacology, and he also contributes as a reviewer for esteemed journals like 3 Biotech, Cell Reports, Frontiers, Plos One, and JARMAP. His unwavering dedication, profound expertise, and active involvement underscore his unwavering commitment to advancing scientific knowledge in his field."