Dr. Sushma Bj is a distinguished medical scientist with a robust career spanning over 15 years in medical education, research, and clinical biochemistry. She earned her MD in Biochemistry and has held key academic positions across India and China, including Tutor, Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, and Head of Biochemistry departments. She has served at prominent institutions such as Dali Medical College (China), Hubei Medical College (China), SS Institute of Medical Sciences (Karnataka), Azeezia Medical College (Kerala), Chandulal Chandrakar Memorial Medical College (Chhattisgarh), Prasad Institute of Medical Sciences (Jaipur), National Institute of Medical Sciences (Jaipur), and BST Institute of Medical Sciences (Jaipur).

Research & Publications

Dr. Sushma has contributed extensively to medical research with 77 publications in peer-reviewed journals. Her work spans biochemistry, molecular diagnostics, diabetes research, and clinical biochemistry education. She has also guided several ICMR-STS projects, fostering the next generation of medical researchers. Recently, her articles have been published in BMC Medical Education and Wiley journals, indexed in PubMed Central, Medline, and Scopus.

Textbook Contribution

Her upcoming textbook, “Competency Based Integrated Practical Biochemistry” for medical students, is scheduled for launch in two weeks (2025), and is expected to serve as a valuable academic resource in medical education.

Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Sushma has been recognized nationally and internationally for her scientific contributions:

• Education Innovation Award (2025)
  

• Young Scientist Award for research on aminoacidurias in type 2 diabetes at AMUCON 2024

• AFMC Quiz Award at the 50th Annual ACBICON 2024, Chandigarh

• Women Research Award at the 5th International Scientist Awards in 2020, Hyderabad

• Multiple Gold Medals and prizes for academic excellence, quiz competitions, and poster presentations

Patents & Innovations

She holds three copyrights/patents under the Intellectual Property of India, focusing on innovative medical education methodologies in biochemistry, including ECE modules and Objective Structured Practical Examinations (OSPE) for MBBS students. She has also completed the NPTEL course in Comprehensive Molecular Diagnostics and Advanced Gene Expression Analysis with a 91% score.

Eligibility for Best Scientist Award

Dr. Sushma Bj’s exemplary contributions to medical education, research, and scientific innovation, coupled with her extensive publications, mentorship of young researchers, and multiple awards, make her a highly deserving candidate for the Best Scientist Award.