Kasturi Joshi Navare, PhD
Kasturi Joshi Navare, PhD is a research scientist with over 10 years of wet lab experience in academic and industry settings. She holds a PhD from the National Chemical Laboratory, India, where she received the best research scholar award. During her postdoctoral research at Northeastern University, Boston, she studied biomaterials for tissue regeneration. She has presented her research at international conferences and published extensively in the field.
Education:
– PhD in Biotechnology
– M.Sc. in Microbiology
Expertise:
Kasturi’s expertise spans across fields like antimicrobial agents and resistance, biomaterials for tissue regeneration, biosurfactants, and bioprocess optimization.
Career achievements:
Kasturi has published 16 research articles in peer-reviewed journals, including Biotechnology, Nature Scientific Reports, and Advanced Healthcare Materials. She holds three international patents and is a peer reviewer for multiple scientific journals, reflecting her expertise in research, innovation, and scientific communication.
Philosophy:
As a professional in healthcare research, one should continue learning and adapting, critically assess conventional practices in light of emerging research, educate patients, and promote addressing health-related concerns through lifestyle-based solutions.
Personal background and interests:
Kasturi says: “I actively pursue activities like yoga and hiking to nurture the mind-body connection. Outside of my academic and research pursuits, I am passionate about exploring wellness practices such as mindfulness and nutrition science.”
Stance on current health issues:
When asked what the most pressing current health issue is, Kasturi Joshi Navare says, “I think antimicrobial resistance is the most pressing health issue. The development of multidrug-resistant pathogens and limited possibilities of effective antimicrobials are making infections life-threatening again. The rise of metabolic diseases stemming from lifestyle choices is the next pressing issue.”
