معرفی
Dr. Sheon Samji is a Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow's School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health (SCMH). Her expertise lies in molecular biology, proteomics, and the study of cardiovascular and renal diseases. She holds a BSc/MSc in Biotechnology from the University of Pune and a PhD in Biochemical Sciences from CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (India). Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of hypertension and kidney dysfunction, particularly the role of uromodulin in salt-sensitive conditions. Dr. Samji has conducted groundbreaking work on uromodulin's role in kidney and cardiovascular health, including its response to environmental factors like salt intake and pregnancy.
Education:
- BSc Biotechnology, University of Pune, India
- MSc Biotechnology, University of Pune, India
- PhD in Biochemical Sciences, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, India
Research Interests: Dr. Samji's work centers on understanding the molecular basis of cardiovascular and renal diseases. Her key areas include:
- Uromodulin's role in hypertension and kidney function
- Salt-sensitive mechanisms in cardiovascular disease
- Proteomic biomarker discovery for pregnancy complications
- Renal pathophysiology in hypertensive conditions
Grants & Awards:
- Newton International Fellowship (Royal Society, 2018–2020)
- CSIR Research Fellowship (Govt of India, 2011–2016)
- Commonwealth Split-Site Scholarship (2015–2016)
Teaching & Mentorship: She mentors PhD students and teaches proteomics courses for Masters programs. She actively promotes equality and mental health awareness within SCMH.
Labs & Collaborations: Her work involves collaborations on the African-PREDICT study, exploring urinary peptidomics for cardiovascular risk assessment.
