Dr. Srichandan Padhi holds a Ph.D. in Life Sciences with extensive hands-on experience in laboratory and research settings. His expertise encompasses both basic and advanced techniques in bioinformatics, microbiology, and natural product research. His research has primarily focused on the exploration of small-molecule natural products and bioactive peptides, particularly their potential applications as therapeutics and nutraceuticals. Dr. Padhi’s current research investigates the oral and gut microbiomes of the ethnic Sikkimese population in relation to fermented food consumption and Helicobacter pylori infection (HPI). This retrospective case-control study aims to analyze the diversity, composition, and immunomodulatory roles of these microbiomes and their associated metabolomes by comparing newly diagnosed HPI patients with non-HPI individuals, with a specific focus on the influence of traditional fermented foods consumed in the Sikkim region.
Research Area
- Fermented foods
- Oral and Gut microbiome
- Bioinformatics
Education
- Ph.D. Life Sciences, North Orissa University, Odisha (2018)
- M.Sc. Bioinformatics, North Orissa University, Odisha (2011)
- B.Sc. Bioinformatics, Berhampur University, Odisha (2009)
Awards
- Ayyagari Subba Rao, Sitaratnam Memorial Scholarship (City High School, Berhampur, 2006)
- Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility (BIF) - Studentship, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India (2011)
- INSPIRE Research Fellowship, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India (2013)
- EMBO - Short Term Research Fellowship, European Molecular Biology Organization (2017)
- MK Bhan Young Researcher Fellowship, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India (2021)
- AWSAR Best Popular Science Story Award, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India (2022)
Professional Membership
- Life Member, Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI)
- Life Member, International Natural Product Sciences Taskforce (INPST)
- Affiliate Member, Microbiology Society (Mi)
- Life Member, Odisha Bigyan Academy (OBA)
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