Mrs. Alisa Becin | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad | Serbia

Mrs. Alisa P. Bećin is a committed Research Assistant at the University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences in Serbia. With an academic foundation in molecular biology and a specialized focus on molecular physiology, she is actively engaged in advanced biomedical research, particularly in the area of male reproductive endocrinology. Her work bridges the domains of chronobiology, mitochondrial dynamics, and circadian rhythm regulation, contributing to the understanding of male fertility and reproductive health at the molecular and cellular levels. Alisa’s dedication to experimental rigor and interdisciplinary integration has made her a rising researcher in the European scientific community. She is affiliated with multiple scientific laboratories including the Laboratory for Reproductive Endocrinology and Signaling (LaRES) and the Laboratory for Chronobiology and Aging (ChronAge), where she contributes to both academic research and student mentoring.

Professional Profile

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Education

Alisa holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Biology, specializing in Molecular Biology from the Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad. Her consistent academic progression laid the groundwork for her ongoing doctoral studies, where she is investigating the circadian regulation of mitochondrial function in Leydig cells and spermatozoa. Her PhD research is embedded within a broader molecular physiology program, focused on decoding the influence of biological clocks on cellular energetics and reproductive functions.

Experience

Since 2019, Alisa has been a vital part of the scientific research team at the Faculty of Sciences, initially as a Junior Researcher and subsequently as a Research Assistant. In her role, she actively participates in laboratory-based investigations, coordinates experimental protocols, and supervises student activities. Her teaching involvement spans several critical subjects in physiology and endocrinology, including Chronobiology, Neuroendocrinology, Animal Physiology, and Endocrinology. Alisa’s dual role in research and academia reflects her commitment to both advancing scientific knowledge and nurturing future scholars. Through collaborations with senior researchers and project leaders, she contributes to experimental design, data analysis, and scholarly publications in high-impact journals.

Research Interest

Alisa’s research interests are deeply rooted in the exploration of circadian biology, particularly how internal biological clocks govern male reproductive physiology. Her work investigates molecular clocks within the testes, mitochondrial dynamics in Leydig cells, and their role in steroidogenesis and spermatogenesis. She is especially focused on the interplay between the central clock (suprachiasmatic nucleus) and peripheral clocks, exploring how lifestyle-induced desynchronization affects fertility outcomes. By examining hormonal signaling pathways and mitochondrial bioenergetics, her studies seek to inform chronotherapeutic interventions and address the rising concern of idiopathic infertility in young adult populations. Her scientific approach integrates endocrinology, cell signaling, and chronobiology, establishing her as a multidisciplinary researcher with translational potential.

Research and Publications

Alisa has contributed significantly to peer-reviewed scientific literature, with several publications in indexed journals such as Journal of Comparative Physiology B, BioFactors, European Journal of Cell Biology, Life, and Frontiers in Endocrinology. Her recent works include groundbreaking insights into how constant light and circadian desynchrony disrupt the endocrine and mitochondrial functions of Leydig cells and spermatozoa. These studies advance the understanding of environmental impacts on reproductive health and are influential in the fields of reproductive biology and endocrinology. Her citation index reflects a growing recognition of her work, with 31 citations and an h-index of 3, as recorded in Scopus.

Research Projects

Alisa has been actively involved in both national and provincial research projects. Notably, she is part of an ongoing project funded by the Provincial Secretariat for Higher Education and Scientific Research, which investigates how lifestyle factors influence male fertility. She also contributed to a long-term project supported by the Serbian Ministry of Science, focusing on molecular mechanisms and signal transduction pathways in Leydig cells under homeostatic stress. Her role in these projects includes experimental planning, molecular assays, and interdisciplinary collaboration with endocrinologists and molecular biologists.

Awards and Memberships

Her professional excellence is further recognized through her membership in respected scientific bodies such as the Biochemical Society of Serbia, the Serbian Society for Molecular Biology (MolBioS), and the Society for Research on Biological Rhythms (SRBR). These affiliations underscore her active engagement with the international scientific community and her contribution to ongoing dialogues in reproductive and chronobiological research. She has completed professional certifications, including one in R Programming for Data Analytics in Bioinformatics, reflecting her capability in data-driven biological research and bioinformatics.

Publications

Adaptation under constant light or dark: a challenge to the pineal

Authors: Alisa P. Bećin, Milica Trkulja, Aleksandra Bradasevic, Ivana Jokanovic, Dijana Z. Travicic, Marija L. J. Medar, Silvana A. Andric, Tatjana S. Kostic
Journal: Journal of Comparative Physiology B
Year: 2025

REVERBA couples the circadian clock to Leydig cell steroidogenesis

Authors: Aleksandar Z. Baburski, Alisa P. Bećin, Dijana Z. Travicic, Marija L. J. Medar, Silvana A. Andric, Tatjana S. Kostic
Journal: BioFactors
Year: 2024

Circadian desynchrony disturbs the function of rat spermatozoa

Authors: Dijana Z. Travicic, Maja V. Pavlovic, Marija L. J. Medar, Alisa Bećin, Mia Cetnik, Dusan Lalosevic, Silvana A. Andric, Tatjana S. Kostic
Journal: European Journal of Cell Biology
Year: 2023

Dependence of Leydig cell’s mitochondrial physiology on luteinizing hormone signaling

Authors: Marija L. J. Medar, Danilo Z. Marinkovic, Zorana Kojic, Alisa P. Bećin, Ivana M. Starovlah, Tatjana Kravic-Stevovic, Silvana A. Andric, Tatjana S. Kostic
Journal: Life
Year: 2021

Growing up under constant light: a challenge to the endocrine function of the Leydig cells

Authors: Danilo Z. Marinkovic, Marija L. J. Medar, Alisa P. Bećin, Silvana A. Andric, Tatjana S. Kostic
Journal: Frontiers in Endocrinology
Year: 2021

Assist Prof Dr. Neelam Sharma - Computational Biology - Best Researcher Award

B V Raju Institute of Technology - India

Author Profile

Early Academic Pursuits

Assist Prof Dr. Neelam Sharma embarked on her academic journey in Biotechnology at Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, where she pursued her Bachelor of Science from 2010 to 2013. Her undergraduate thesis focused on optimizing the expression of a soluble recombinant His-tagged protein in BL21 cells, an essential study in the field of recombinant DNA technology. Her drive for deeper knowledge led her to obtain a Master of Science (Honors) in Biotechnology from GLA University, where she investigated the epidemiology of vaginal candidiasis, culminating her studies in 2015 with an impressive CGPA of 9.34.

Professional Endeavors

Following her master’s degree, Assist Prof Dr. Sharma began her professional career as a Research Intern at Aligarh Muslim University, gaining valuable laboratory experience. Her academic career advanced rapidly as she became an Assistant Professor at Gagan College of Management & Technology in 2016, where she taught and conducted laboratory work in immunology, microbiology, and molecular biology. Dr. Sharma later pursued her Ph.D. in Computational Biology at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi, producing significant research on designing therapeutic molecules against virulent factors of pathogens, which she completed in 2022.

Contributions and Research Focus

Assist Prof Dr. Sharma’s research has been pivotal in the intersection of computational biology and biotechnological applications, particularly in protein/peptide therapeutics, genomics, and immuno-informatics. Her postdoctoral work at the University of California, San Francisco, involved analyzing HLA typing data from different sequencing platforms and exploring biomarkers for transplantation. This work led to significant insights into organ and bone marrow transplantation therapies.

Assist Prof Dr. Sharma developed several machine learning tools during her tenure as an Academic Researcher at IIIT-Delhi, which helped in predicting and identifying proteins and peptides involved in various diseases. These tools have been critical for the scientific community, aiding in disease management and vaccine development.

Accolades and Recognition

Assist Prof Dr. Sharma’s scholarly contributions are well-recognized in the scientific community, evidenced by her prolific output of peer-reviewed journal articles. She has published extensively, with articles in high-impact journals such as Briefings in Bioinformatics and Computers in Biology and Medicine, contributing significantly to the fields of computational proteomics and bioinformatics.

Impact and Influence

Assist Prof Dr. Sharma's work has significantly advanced the understanding of computational tools in the design of therapeutic molecules and vaccine candidates. Her development of bio-resources and webservers has provided essential tools for researchers worldwide, facilitating better disease management and therapeutic interventions. Her research in identifying virulent proteins and their role in disease mechanisms has opened new avenues for targeted therapy approaches.

Legacy and Future Contributions

As an assistant professor and an active researcher, Assist Prof Dr. Sharma is not only contributing to the body of knowledge but is also profoundly impacting the next generation of scientists through her teachings and supervision of research projects. Her role in educating and mentoring students in big data mining and machine learning for biomedical applications is preparing a skilled workforce capable of continuing the advancement of computational biology.

Assist Prof Dr. Sharma’s future in computational biology and biotechnology looks promising. She continues to expand her research into new areas such as cheminformatics and machine learning applications, aiming to develop novel computational methods that can lead to breakthroughs in drug repurposing and the therapeutic peptides domain. Her ongoing research and potential discoveries continue to contribute to her legacy in the scientific community, marking her as a leader in integrating computational tools with biological research for medical advancements.

Citations

A total of 783 citations for his publications, demonstrating the impact and recognition of her research within the academic community.

Citations 783
h-index 13
i10-index 15

Alisa Becin | Data Science | Best Researcher Award