Dr. Sukanya Dange

Dr. Sukanya Dange (M.Sc. Botany)

Senior Research Fellow- Vaccine Adjuvant Trial

Department of Health Sciences- Savitribai Phule Pune University

A botanist who specialized in plant physiology and biochemistry, gained CSIR-UGC JRF with AIR 49. I worked as a lecturer for under graduate botany students, enlightened them with basic concepts and demonstrated several techniques used in the field. I have research experience in investigation of clinical, environmental, lifestyle factors and genetic risks associated with endometriosis in different geographical regions of India. Progressively, I gained hands-on skill in molecular techniques like AGE, PCR and ELISA.

After becoming a part of a vaccine adjuvant clinical trial, my interest revolves around the Ayurveda-based botanicals. Currently, I am contributing to laboratory investigation to assess the effect of Ashwagandha administration on the immunogenicity of COVID-19 vaccine and assisting in trial coordination. Furthermore, I am willing to contribute in the therapeutic field of Ayurveda-based botanicals that ultimately helps in improving management of debilitating health conditions.