Dr. Mohd. Salim Reshi Delivers Talk on ‘Phytotherapy in Cancer Research’ at National Conference in Shimla

Dr. Mohd. Salim Reshi

Dr. Mohd. Salim Reshi, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, was recently invited as a Resource Person at a National Conference held at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla.

During the event, Dr. Reshi delivered an insightful talk titled “Emerging Role of Phytotherapy in Cancer Research”, which drew keen interest from faculty members, researchers, and students from across India.

In his presentation, Dr. Reshi highlighted the growing significance of plant-derived compounds in the treatment of cancer. He explained how phytochemicals can serve as safe, effective, and innovative alternatives in modern medicine.

His lecture sparked lively discussions and was widely appreciated for its clarity, depth, and relevance to current biomedical research trends.

Dr. Reshi’s research team is presently engaged in studying the molecular mechanisms of plant metabolites and metal nanoparticles against different types of cancers and xenobiotic toxicity, contributing valuable insights to the field of cancer biology.

BGSBU Awards Ph.D. in Zoology to Fozia Choudhary for Research on Rhabditid Roundworms of District Reasi

Fozia Choudhary

Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), Rajouri, has conferred the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Zoology upon Mrs. Fozia Choudhary following the successful conduct of her final viva voce held on October 30, 2025.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Mrs. Choudhary carried out her doctoral research on the topic “Studies on Diversity and Ecology of Rhabditid Roundworms of District Reasi, J&K UT, India” under the joint supervision of Dr. M. A. Hannan Khan and Dr. A. A. Shah, Head of the Department of Zoology and Dean, School of Biosciences & Biotechnology, BGSBU, Rajouri.

Her research offers significant insights into the diversity, ecology, and biological importance of Rhabditid roundworms — a highly functional group of soil microfauna that play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance, enhancing soil fertility, and serving as valuable models in biological and medical research.

One notable species, Caenorhabditis elegans, has achieved global recognition as a model organism in biomedical science, forming the foundation of research that has led to five Nobel Prizes in Physiology or Medicine. Mrs. Choudhary’s findings add valuable regional data from District Reasi, expanding scientific understanding of nematode biodiversity across the northwestern Himalayas and showcasing the ecological significance of these microscopic organisms.

Congratulating her, Dr. A. A. Shah praised the scholarly quality and relevance of her work, noting that the Department of Zoology at BGSBU continues to explore the region’s microscopic biodiversity, contributing meaningfully to both national and international research literature.

The BGSBU fraternity extended its warm felicitations to Dr. Fozia Choudhary, wishing her continued success in her future academic and research pursuits.