Ms. Ekta Nagar | Immunology | Best Researcher Award

Professional Profile

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Ekta Nagar’s academic foundation reflects unwavering dedication and excellence. She was the school topper and Gold Medalist in Class XII (90%) under the CBSE Board. Pursuing her passion for life sciences, she completed her B.Sc. in Zoology (Hons.) from Gargi College, University of Delhi, securing a commendable 73.43%. Her pursuit of deeper knowledge led her to obtain a Master’s in Biomedical Sciences from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi. Currently, she is a Ph.D. scholar in Biological Sciences at the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB), under the mentorship of Dr. Naveen Arora, with her pre-thesis submitted in March 2025. 🧬📘

💼 Professional Endeavors

Ekta has carved a multifaceted professional path combining academic rigor and translational research. She currently serves as a Project Research Scientist-I for a project titled Development of Immunotherapeutic Regimen with Nanoparticle-Conjugated Food Allergen for Mitigation of Allergic Responses (2023-2026). Her professional engagements span immunology, respiratory inflammation, redox biology, and nanoparticle-mediated therapeutics, showcasing a robust interdisciplinary approach. ⚗️🧪

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus On Immunology 

With a strong inclination towards allergy and immunology, Ekta has explored cockroach allergen-induced inflammation, diesel exhaust-induced respiratory disorders, and the mechanistic pathways involving redox homeostasis, NF-κB, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Her research delves into the cellular and molecular mechanisms of lung injury, identifying potential therapeutic interventions involving antioxidants like glutathione and agents such as resveratrol. She has further explored immunotherapy using T-cell peptides and nano-conjugated allergens, contributing significantly to translational biomedical research. 🧫🧠

🌍 Impact and Influence

Ekta’s work on diesel exhaust exposure and respiratory impairment has garnered global attention. She has presented her findings at prestigious international conferences including the Keystone Symposia (USA), European Respiratory Society (Portugal), and EAACI (Spain), where she also received an international travel award. Her cutting-edge presentations have enriched global dialogues on environmental health and pediatric susceptibility to pollutants. 🌐🌱

🏆 Awards and Honors

Ekta’s excellence is widely recognized:

• SERB-DST Travel Grant Awardee, European College of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Spain 🛫

• UCB-ICAAI Young Scientist Award, ICAAI Conference, Delhi 🧪

• School Topper and Gold Medalist, Class XII CBSE 🥇

• Vice President, Albatross Society, Gargi College 🌿

• GATE Qualified, March 2021 🎓

📚 Academic Citations

Ekta has authored and co-authored over 10 high-impact publications, many as a contributing first author, in reputed journals such as Clinical and Experimental Immunology, Science of The Total Environment, Molecular Immunology, and Toxicology. Her contributions are frequently cited in the fields of immunotoxicology, environmental health, and molecular biology, underlining her growing scholarly influence. 📖🧾