Dr. Roshan Shaikh | Molecular Genetics | Excellence in Research Award

Lifecell Ineternational Pvt. Ltd | India

Dr. Roshan Shaikh is a molecular geneticist specializing in prenatal diagnostics, human genetics, and pathogen detection, with contributions spanning chromosomal aneuploidy analysis, MLPA-based genomic rearrangement studies, BRCA1/BRCA2 variation research, and miRNA-mediated gene regulation. His scientific work includes publications on spinal muscular atrophy with trisomy 21 co-diagnosis, ACKR1/Duffy antigen polymorphisms, Plasmodium vivax infections in Duffy-negative individuals, and the molecular coevolution of Anopheles vectors and Plasmodium parasites. He has also contributed insights into hemoglobinopathies, malaria epidemiology, and population-specific genetic markers in India. His research experience integrates cancer genetics, molecular biology, and genomics, supported by hands-on expertise in advanced genetic testing platforms, assay development, and molecular analysis for both clinical and research applications. His academic involvement further extends to teaching microbiology and biotechnology, introducing students to molecular and bioinformatics tools and strengthening interdisciplinary scientific training.

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Featured Publications

Shaikh, R., Sethu, P., Shanmugam, J., Nagaraja, M. P., & Chotrani, M. (2026). Concurrent diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy and trisomy 21: Value of comprehensive analysis in prenatal genetic testing. Clinica Chimica Acta.