Dr. Sudeep Nagaraj is a distinguished researcher specializing in veterinary virology, molecular biology, and biomedical sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from GITAM University, an M.Sc. from SDUAHER (2016), and a B.Sc. from FGC, KGF (2012). He has gained extensive research experience through various roles at prestigious institutions, including ICAR-NIVEDI, ICAR-IVRI, Cytogene Diagnostics, and QTLomics Technology Pvt. Ltd. Currently, he serves as a Young Professional-II at ICAR-NIVEDI, Bengaluru.

Significant Achievements

• Young Scientist Award at the International Conference on Science, Health, and Engineering (2020, Chennai).
• Best Researcher Award at the International Research Award on New Science Inventions (2021, Chennai).
• Has over 20+ research publications in reputed journals, covering topics such as virology, immunology, and molecular diagnostics.

Notable Contributions

• Virology Research: His studies on Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) virus spillover in yak and mithun have provided critical insights into disease transmission in India.
• Molecular Biology & Immunology: He has developed and evaluated recombinant A27L protein-based ELISA for sero-surveillance of sheep and goatpox.
• Genomic & Biomedical Research: His SNP analysis of the HCP5 gene in psoriasis vulgaris and studies on the cytotoxic effects of plant extracts contribute to advancing dermatological and pharmacological research.

Dr. Sudeep Nagaraj’s extensive contributions to veterinary and biomedical sciences make him a deserving candidate for the Young Scientist Award in Scientific Laurels.