Jérôme Roy | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jérôme Roy | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jérôme Roy, INRAE UMR1419 NuMéA, France

Dr. Jérôme Roy is a French biologist specializing in physiology and molecular biology, with a strong focus on cardiometabolic health and fish nutrition. Holding a PhD from the University of Montpellier, he has conducted postdoctoral research across France, Canada, and Brazil. Currently affiliated with INRAE, he leads innovative research on plant-based diets in aquaculture. He has received several prestigious fellowships and international awards for excellence in research and presentations. Passionate about pedagogy and scientific advancement, Dr. Roy also actively contributes to doctoral training and academic development. He is married with three children and resides in Hasparren, France. 🇫🇷🔬🎓

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🎓 Education

Dr. Roy completed his PhD in Sciences at the University of Montpellier (Inserm U1046/CNRS UMR9214 PhyMedExp), earning top honors for his thesis on antiarrhythmic properties of oxygenated polyunsaturated fatty acids. Prior to that, he obtained a Master’s in Molecular and Cellular Pathology from the University of Poitiers, ranked 3rd in his cohort, and another Master’s in Physiology and Neurosciences where he ranked 2nd. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience and began his academic journey with a Science Baccalaureate from Lycée de la Venise Verte, Niort. His academic record reflects consistent excellence and a passion for biological sciences. 📚🧬🧠

💼 Experience

Dr. Roy served as a teaching and research attaché (ATER) at the University of Montpellier and a teaching monitor at the Faculty of Sciences of Nîmes. He has conducted advanced physiological and biochemical research with Inserm and CNRS units and contributed internationally via a collaborative thesis in Brazil. His past internships covered neurophysiology, cholera therapeutics, and cardiac electrophysiology. Currently based at INRAE, he supervises research projects on aquaculture nutrition. With over 200 hours of university-level teaching, he’s also trained in animal experimentation, scientific software, and pedagogical methods, making him a well-rounded researcher and educator. 🧑‍🏫🧪🌍

🏅 Awards and Honors

Dr. Roy has been recognized with numerous prestigious honors, including the FRQS and FRM postdoctoral fellowships and top presentation awards at CMDO Congresses. He earned competitive travel grants from conferences such as ICAN, SFD, and AMWC, and was the sole European recipient of a CMDO training grant. His academic excellence is underscored by a top ranking (2/176) for his doctoral scholarship. These accolades reflect both scientific rigor and international recognition of his contributions to cardiometabolic and nutritional sciences. His work continues to be supported by competitive European and national funding initiatives. 🏆🌟🎖

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Roy’s research focuses on cardiometabolic physiology, lipid metabolism, and dietary modulation through bioactive compounds. His doctoral work investigated the antiarrhythmic potential of oxygenated derivatives of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Currently, he studies feeding behavior in fish, specifically rainbow trout, using plant-based diets enhanced with molecules targeting taste receptors. He integrates molecular biology, electrophysiology, and nutritional sciences to explore metabolic responses in both animal and cellular models. His multidisciplinary approach spans human health and aquaculture, aiming to optimize nutritional strategies for health and sustainability. 🧫🐟🫀🍽

Publication Top Notes

  • 📘 Effects of a Plant-Based Diet During the First Month of Feeding on Alevin Rainbow Trout… (2025) | Aquaculture Nutrition | [DOI: 10.1155/anu/6690967] | 📚 Journal Article

  • 🧪 Metabolites Derived from Radical Oxidation of PUFA: NEO-PUFAs… (2024) | Atherosclerosis | [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2024.118600] | 📚 Journal Article

  • 🐟 Long-term Regulation of Fat Sensing in Rainbow Trout… (2024) | British Journal of Nutrition | [DOI: 10.1017/S0007114523001599] | 📚 Journal Article

  • 🧠 Physical Enrichment Triggers Brain Plasticity… in Rainbow Trout (2022) | Biology | [DOI: 10.3390/biology11081093] | 📚 Journal Article

  • 👃 Detection and Modulation of Olfactory Sensing Receptors… (2022) | IJMS | [DOI: 10.3390/ijms23042123] | 📚 Journal Article

  • 👅 Involvement of Taste Receptors in the Oro-Sensory Perception… (2022) | Aquaculture Nutrition | [DOI: 10.1155/2022/1152463] | 📚 Journal Article

  • 🧠 Omega-3 LC-PUFAs DHA and EPA Drove the Feeding Behaviour… (2021) | Conference Paper | [HAL: hal-03220665] | 🎤 Conference

  • 🧬 Effects of Low Stocking Densities on Zootechnical Parameters… (2021) | Biology | [DOI: 10.3390/biology10101040] | 📚 Journal Article

  • 💊 Polylactide Nanocapsules Attenuate Adverse Cardiac Cellular Effects… (2021) | Pharmaceutics | [DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13091521] | 📚 Journal Article

  • 🔬 Long Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Their Oxidized Metabolites… (2021) | PLEFA | [DOI: 10.1016/j.plefa.2020.102215] | 📚 Journal Article

 

Rutwik Bardapurkar | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Rutwik Bardapurkar | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr Rutwik Bardapurkar, Tel Aviv University, India

Dr. Rutwik Bardapurkar appears to be a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award based on his extensive research experience, significant contributions to the field of genetics and epigenetics, and his achievements and skills. Here’s a detailed overview of his qualifications and contributions:

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Research Areas/Interests:

Dr. Bardapurkar’s research focuses on Genetics, Epigenetics, Behavior, and Ecology, with a specific interest in the interactions between host plants and insect herbivores through microRNAs.

Education:

  • Ph.D., Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, 2017–2024
    • Title: Cross-kingdom affairs: Can microRNAs of host plants regulate genes of their insect herbivores?
  • M.Sc., Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, 2015–2017
  • B.Sc. in Botany, MES Abasaheb Garware College, Savitribai Phule Pune University, India, 2012–2015

Awards:

  • DBT-CTEP Travel Award, Dept. of Biotechnology, Gov. of India (Jan 2023)
  • IISER Pune Senior Research Fellowship (Aug 2018 – Aug 2021)
  • IISER Pune Junior Research Fellowship (Aug 2016 – Aug 2018)
  • 1st Position in B.Sc., Department of Botany, MES Abasaheb Garware College (2015)

Research Skills:

  • Techniques: Virus-Induced Gene Silencing (VIGS), miRNA overexpression and silencing, RNAi, Gene cloning, microRNA-target prediction, Protein structural analysis, LC-MS, HPLC, GC-MS, Fluorescence microscopy.
  • Softwares/Tools: PAST, Chimera, GraphPad, Discovery Studio, MiRanda, RNA22, RNAhybrid, RNAfold, Python, Blender.

Workshops/Conferences:

  • Presented at multiple international and national conferences, including the 79th Katzir Conference and Max Planck Kick-off Workshop.
  • Selected to deliver a talk at the 5th National Post Doc Symposium.

Publications

  1. “Trophic microRNA: Post-transcriptional regulation of target genes and larval development impairment in Plutella xylostella upon precursor and mature microRNA ingestion” (2024)
    • Journal: Insect Molecular Biology
    • Contributions: Experimental planning, data analysis, paper writing.
  2. “Trophic microRNA: Precursor and mature microRNA ingestion downregulates the target transcripts and hampers larval development in Plutella xylostella” (2023)
    • Journal: bioRxiv
    • Contributions: Experimental planning, data analysis, paper writing.
  3. “Photographic documentation of Brown Palm Civet Paradoxurus jerdoni in Maharashtra, India, north of its known range” (2013)
    • Journal: Small Carnivore Conservation
    • Contributions: Observations, paper writing.

Teaching and Mentorship

  • Served as a teaching assistant for undergraduate courses at IISER, Pune.
  • Trained several undergraduate and master’s students.

Work Experience and Internships

  • Volunteered for various projects related to ecological impact, plant census, and seed size optimization.
  • Interned in multiple research labs focusing on diverse topics including epigenetic inheritance and non-enzymatic ribonucleotide oligomerization.

Relevant Skills and Interests

  • Advanced knowledge in computational biology, biostatistics, and various research techniques.
  • Interests in Indian classical music, painting, and languages (Spanish).

Conclusion

Dr. Bardapurkar’s research, combined with his robust academic background, awards, and experience, makes him a standout candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work in microRNA interactions and contributions to both plant and insect genetics demonstrate significant impact and innovation in his field.

Publication top nores

Trophic microRNA: Post-transcriptional regulation of target genes and larval development impairment in Plutella xylostella upon precursor and mature microRNA ingestion