Dr. Sushama R. Chaphalkar

PhD in Microbiology

Biotechnology, Microbiology

Dr. Sushama R. Chaphalkar is a senior researcher and academician based in Pune, India. She holds a PhD in Microbiology and comes with vast experience in research and education in Biotechnology. In her illustrious career spanning three decades and a half, she held prominent leadership positions in academia and industry. As the Founder-Director of a renowned Biotechnology institute, she worked extensively on high-end research projects of industrial significance, fostering a stronger bond between industry and academia.

Dr. Chaphalkar is passionate about sustainable development through Biotechnology and brought about significant agrarian development in parts of rural Maharashtra, through her 11-year-long project titled “Biovillage,” which involved need-based research as well as training of the rural population, especially farmers. When she is not working or mentoring students, she finds joy in avid reading, music, gardening, culinary adventures, and exploring new destinations through travel.

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Articles from Sushama R.

Bronchoscopy skills of medics may improve with video gaming, says study

The effect of video gaming on bronchoscopy skills among medical students and residents.

31 Jan 2024

Do deep learning tools outperform humans in diagnosing breast cancer via ultrasound imaging?

The accuracy of deep learning (DL) in diagnosing breast cancer using ultrasound (US) compared to human readers in clinical settings.

31 Jan 2024

Preventing adverse outcomes in ART-related twin pregnancies using aspirin

The effectiveness of low-dose aspirin (LDA) in reducing adverse pregnancy outcomes

30 Jan 2024

Low FODMAP diet shows promise in IBS management, study finds nuanced benefits and challenges

Researchers review the low FODMAP diet's mechanisms in managing IBS, highlighting its efficacy and challenges in dietary implementation for symptom relief.

29 Jan 2024

Fermented foods linked to mental health benefits through gut-brain connection

Researchers explore the mental health benefits of fermented foods on the microbiota-gut-brain axis, highlighting the need for further studies to understand their therapeutic potential.

29 Jan 2024

The association between handgrip strength and functional outcomes in long COVID-19

The association between dynapenia with long coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

26 Jan 2024

Gastric bypass shows slight edge over sleeve gastrectomy in long-term study

The long-term weight loss effects of sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in people with obesity.

25 Jan 2024

Is serum vitamin D status linked to dental caries or molar incisor hypomineralisation in children?

The potential association between serum vitamin D status and the prevalence and number of teeth affected by dental caries.

24 Jan 2024

Non-communicable diseases and external causes of death are major contributors to the risk of mortality in people with OCD

Researchers investigated the risk of cause-specific and all-cause mortality in Swedish individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as compared to matched unaffected individuals or siblings.

23 Jan 2024

High blood pressure during pregnancy is associated with adverse perinatal outcomes

The link between blood pressure (BP) control and potential adverse outcomes in the perinatal period.

22 Jan 2024