International recognition for his contributions to medicinal chemistry, drug discovery and translational research
Lucknow: Prof. Koneni V. Sashidhara, Scientist-G, Professor (AcSIR) and Head of the Medicinal and Process Chemistry Division at the CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), United Kingdom, in recognition of his significant and sustained contributions to chemical sciences, particularly in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery.
Congratulating Prof. Sashidhara on this achievement, Prof. Radha Rangarajan, Director, CSIR-CDRI, appreciated his outstanding scientific contributions and commitment to advancing medicinal chemistry and drug discovery. She noted that this international recognition reflects his research excellence and strengthens the institute’s commitment to high-quality, innovative and multidisciplinary research aimed at addressing unmet healthcare needs.
With over 25 years of research experience, Prof. Sashidhara has made significant contributions to medicinal chemistry, natural-product-based drug discovery and translational research. He has authored more than 155 peer-reviewed research publications and is an inventor on 20 patents. His research spans several important therapeutic areas, including metabolic disorders, infectious diseases and cancer, with a focus on discovering and developing bioactive molecules inspired by natural products, as well as synthetic compounds.
His work encompasses multidisciplinary drug-discovery research, scientific mentoring and technology translation, strengthening the interface between chemical sciences and biomedical research.
The Fellowship of the Royal Society of Chemistry is a prestigious professional recognition of contributions to the chemical sciences. Prof. Sashidhara’s election marks a significant milestone in his scientific career and brings further recognition to CSIR-CDRI’s contributions to medicinal chemistry, innovative drug discovery and the development of potential therapeutic interventions for human health.
