Mr. Akshit Vats is a dedicated biomedical researcher currently pursuing his Ph.D. at PGIMER, Chandigarh (July 2023–Present). His doctoral research focuses on biomarker discovery in biliary atresia, with special emphasis on fibrosis and apoptosis signature genes in blood and biliary tissues. Using molecular biology, systems biology, bioinformatics, and integrative machine learning approaches, his work aims to identify diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for disease progression.

He is a University Rank Holder in both B.Sc. Biotechnology (2016–2019) and M.Sc. Biotechnology (2019–2021) and has consistently demonstrated academic excellence. Prior to his Ph.D., he was supported by prestigious fellowships including DBT Sponsored Fellowship (2019–21).

Research Interests & Expertise

• Biliary atresia and pediatric hepatology

• Molecular pathology of fibrosis and apoptosis

• Biomarker discovery and translational research

• Systems biology, bioinformatics, and machine learning

• Single-cell RNA sequencing and gene expression profiling

Fellowships, Achievements & Honors

Mr. Vats is a recipient of several highly competitive national fellowships, including:

• DST INSPIRE Senior Research Fellow (2025)

• DST INSPIRE Fellowship (2023, Level 2)

• Qualified PGIMER Ph.D. Entrance Exam (AIR 19)

• GATE-BT (AIR 329)

His awards portfolio includes:

• Nomination by DST, Government of India for the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting (Interdisciplinary, 2026)

• ICMR-DHR International Travel Grant (2025)

• Multiple Best Oral and Poster Presentation Awards at national and international conferences (INASL, IHPBA, IMMUNOCON, ACTREC)

• Multiple Gold Medals at university convocations

• Best Student Award from the Microbiologists Society of India

• Guinness World Record honor through I.T.S Education Group

Publications & Scholarly Contributions

Mr. Vats has authored and co-authored high-quality peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals such as the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology, Fetal and Pediatric Pathology, and Journal of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research. His work includes meta-analyses, review articles, and original research, reflecting both depth and interdisciplinary breadth. Several manuscripts are currently under review or in communication, further strengthening his research profile.

Conference Participation & Academic Engagement

He has actively presented his research at leading platforms including IUIS, INASL, IHPBA, and IMMUNOCON, and has participated in advanced workshops on NGS, bioinformatics, flow cytometry, rare diseases, and immunology. His engagement reflects strong national and international academic visibility.

Eligibility for Young Researcher Award

Mr. Akshit Vats is highly eligible for the Young Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels. His profile fulfills and exceeds key criteria for the award, including:

• Active Ph.D.-level research at a premier national institute

• High-impact publications and ongoing translational research

• Prestigious national fellowships (DST, DBT, ICMR)

• Multiple competitive awards for oral and poster presentations

• International recognition and nomination (Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting)

• Strong potential for long-term scientific leadership in biomedical and translational research

Overall, Mr. Akshit Vats represents an outstanding young scientist with demonstrated excellence, innovation, and sustained contributions to biomedical research, making him a deserving candidate for the Young Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels.