Mysuru, April 25, 2022: Ms. Nagashree S., a dedicated Research Scholar from JSS Research Foundation and JSS College of Arts, Commerce, and Science in Mysuru, has been honored with the prestigious Young Ethnopharmacologist Award (P. K. Debnath Memorial Award) – 2022. Her remarkable achievement has brought immense pride to the institution.
The award was presented to Ms. Nagashree S. during the 9th International Congress of the Society for Ethnopharmacology, India (SFEC-2022) held at JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru, Karnataka, from April 22-24, 2022.
The event witnessed an impressive gathering of over 2000 delegates. Among them, approximately 560 delegates showcased their research work through posters, while 131 delegates presented their research orally. Among the 131 presentations, only 30 were nominated for the highly competitive Young Ethnopharmacologist Award Competition-2022.
Ms. Nagashree S. emerged as the winner in the competition, securing the first place for her outstanding research work titled “Lutein Oxidized Products Regulate Lipid Metabolizing Enzymes in High Fat Diet-Induced C57BL6 Obese Mice and Suppresses Lipid Accumulation by Downregulating TGFβ1 and p38MAPK in 3T3L1 Preadipocytes”.
Ms. Nagashree S. is currently pursuing her PhD under the guidance of Dr. Chethan Kumar M., showcasing her dedication and passion for advancing the field of ethnopharmacology.
Prof. B.V. Sambashivaiah, Chief Executive of the College, and Prof. M.P. Vijayendra Kumar, Principal, have extended their heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Nagashree S. for her remarkable achievement and recognition in the field.