Saika Farook | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Saika Farook | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Ibrahim Medical College | Bangladesh

Dr. Saika Farook is a distinguished Bangladeshi microbiologist and academic, currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology at Ibrahim Medical College, Dhaka, and as Adjunct Faculty at BRAC University. She earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Microbiology from BIRDEM Academy, affiliated with Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in 2020, following her MBBS from Noakhali Medical College under Chittagong University in 2014. Her foundational education includes H.S.C. from Rajuk Uttara Model College. Professionally, Dr. Farook has accumulated extensive clinical and research experience, having served as a Junior Consultant and Virologist at DMFR Molecular Lab & Diagnostics, an MD resident at BIRDEM Academy, and an intern doctor at Jananeta Nurul Haque Adhunik Hospital. Her research focuses on molecular microbiology, infectious diseases, and the epidemiology of Burkholderia pseudomallei, with ongoing projects on detection, molecular epidemiology, and clinical characterization of melioidosis in Bangladesh. Dr. Farook has led and participated in numerous workshops, including bacterial genomics, antimicrobial resistance, bioinformatics, molecular techniques, and infection prevention and control, and she has organized the 3rd South Asian Melioidosis Congress-2023. Her scholarly contributions include 18 publications in peer-reviewed journals, covering diagnostics, molecular epidemiology, and clinical case reports, with presentations at national and international conferences. She is a life member of the Bangladesh Society of Medical Microbiologists and a contributing member of the Global Outreach of the American Society for Microbiology. Dr. Farook’s work has significantly advanced microbiology research and public health awareness in Bangladesh, bridging clinical findings to laboratory investigations and global collaboration. Her academic excellence is further reflected in her research impact, with 6 citations across 4 documents and an h-index of 2.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | ResearchGate

 

Featured Publications

Moutusy, S. I., Farook, S., Mazumder, S., & Jilani, M. S. A. (2024, Jan). Modified MacConkey agar: A simple selective medium for isolation of Burkholderia pseudomallei from soil. [Full text]. IMC Journal of Medical Science.

Jilani, M. S. A., Farook, S., Bhattacharjee, A., & Tuanyok, A. (2023, Dec). Phylogeographic characterization of Burkholderia pseudomallei isolated from Bangladesh. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011823

Farook, S., Jilani, M. S. A., Islam, M. K., Rawal, S. K., & Mendiratta, N. (2023, Aug). IgG4-related retroperitoneal fibrosis: A case report of a challenging disease. Clinical Case Reports, 11(9), e7865.

Farook, S., Hoque, F., Anwar, S., & Jilani, M. S. A. (2022, Dec). Melioidosis: Bridging the gap from bedside to bench in Bangladesh. Z H Sikder Women’s Medical College Journal, 5(1), 53–57.

Muhib, F., Farook, S., Hossain, M. B., & Jilani, M. S. A. (2025, Sep). Septicemic melioidosis in a young adult with transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia major. Current Research in Microbial Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crmicr.2025.100464

Shoubhik Chakraborty | Biomedical Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shoubhik Chakraborty | Biomedical Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Pediatric Optometrist | Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences | India

Mr. Shoubhik Chakraborty is a dedicated Clinical Optometrist specializing in Pediatric Optometry, Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI), Binocular Vision, Neuro-Optometry, and Behavioral Optometry. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Optometry and Vision Science (2017–2021) from NSHM College of Management and Technology, MAKAUT University, Durgapur, followed by a Fellowship in Pediatric Optometry, Binocular Vision, and Cerebral Visual Impairment (2021–2023) at Narayana Nethralaya, Bangalore. His academic foundation was built at Karaiya High School and Sagardighi Thermal Power School, affiliated with WBBSE and WBCHSE respectively. Professionally, Mr. Chakraborty began his clinical training at MGM Eye Institute, Raipur, where he gained hands-on experience in hospital-based vision care. He later worked as a Cerebral Visual Impairment Specialist at AIIMS, Jodhpur, demonstrating excellence in managing pediatric and neuro-optometric cases, and is currently serving as a Pediatric Optometrist at KIMS Hospital, Bhubaneswar, where he continues to advance patient outcomes through customized vision therapy and diagnostic precision. His research interests encompass neuro-visual rehabilitation, visual neuroplasticity, binocular dysfunctions, amblyopia management, and pediatric refractive errors. He has developed strong research skills in clinical data interpretation, vision assessment methodologies, and evidence-based optometric intervention design. Mr. Chakraborty has contributed scholarly papers, including publications in Optometry and Visual Performance, and presented his findings at prestigious forums such as the Asia Pacific Optometry Summit (2018), Bengal Optometry Conference (2020), and Karnataka Optometry Conference (2022). Recognized for his leadership, teamwork, and clinical innovation, he exemplifies a balance of academic rigor and compassionate care. His achievements reflect a commitment to advancing pediatric visual science through both clinical excellence and research innovation. With his growing expertise, professional dedication, and vision for future advancements, Mr. Shoubhik Chakraborty is poised to emerge as a leading figure in neuro-visual and pediatric optometry research and practice in India and beyond.

Profiles: Google Scholar | ORCID  | ResearchGate

Featured Publications

  1. Chakraborty, S., Sarbajna, P., Vinekar, A., & Shetty, B. (2024). Outcomes of vision therapy among children with cerebral visual impairment: A retrospective study. Optometry and Visual Performance, 12 (1).

  2. Chakraborty, S., & Parida, S. (2025). Effect of vision therapy on cerebral visual impairment: Insights from three pediatric cases. Advances in Ophthalmology and Visual System (AOVS), 15 (2).

  3. Chakraborty, S. D., & Hajira, R. (2025). Recovering vision and binocularity in a presbyopic patient with amblyopia. Vision Development and Rehabilitation (VDR), 11 (1), 48.

  4. Chakraborty, S., Parida, S., Mohanty, S. K., Das, M., Dash, S., & Mohanty, S. (2025). Prevalence of accommodative insufficiency in children with normal accommodative-convergence/accommodation ratio and its association with refractive error: A cross-sectional study. Cureus, 17 (2).

  5. Chakraborty, S., Parida, S., & Mohanty, S. K. (2025). Effect of vision therapy on cerebral visual impairment: Insights from three pediatric cases. Advances in Ophthalmology and Visual System, 15 (2), 82–85.