Ms. Harini Keerthana SureshKumar | Cancer Cells | Best Researcher Award 

PhD | Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg | Germany

Ms. Harini Keerthana SureshKumar is a dedicated biomedical scientist and emerging oncology researcher whose strong academic foundation and diverse research experience make her highly suitable for a Best Researcher Award. Currently pursuing her PhD in Anaesthesiology at Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, she focuses on intraoperative cell salvage in oncological surgery while building on a solid background in molecular medicine and biomedical sciences. Her research journey includes extensive work in cell signaling, infection biology, microbial genomics, and cancer-related translational studies, supported by hands-on expertise in advanced laboratory techniques such as flow cytometry, immunoblotting, plasmid transfection, siRNA methodologies, viral assays, histology, microscopy, microbial culturing, genome analysis, and molecular diagnostics. She has contributed to impactful scientific literature, publishing in reputed journals including the European Journal of Surgical Oncology, Cell Communication and Signaling, Annals of Microbiology, Cells, and the Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences, along with depositing microbial genome sequences in the NCBI database. Ms. Harini has demonstrated research excellence through multiple roles as a research assistant and intern across prestigious German and Indian institutions, consistently applying complex methodologies to clinically relevant projects. Her academic achievements are complemented by recognition such as the Highly Recommended Poster Award at NATA’s 25th Anniversary Congress and winning the MIT COVID-19 Challenge in India. She has further strengthened her research competencies by completing specialized courses in microscopy, transgenic models, molecular intensive care, scientific ethics, and animal research regulations. Actively engaged in international conferences and scientific workshops, she reflects a strong commitment to innovation, collaboration, and scientific advancement. Alongside her technical abilities, she brings organizational strengths, problem-solving skills, and strong interpersonal capabilities, making her a promising young scientist with clear potential for significant future contributions to oncology and biomedical research.

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Featured Publications

  1. SureshKumar, H., Schenz, J., Waters, J. H., Weigand, M. A., Seyfried, T., Juratli, M. A., Frietsch, T., & Fischer, D. (2025). Revisiting the safety of intraoperative cell salvage in cancer surgery: How to evaluate the functional properties of remaining cancer cells. European Journal of Surgical Oncology. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2025.110532

  2. Hornung, F., SureshKumar, H. K., Klement, L., Reisser, Y., Wernike, C., Nischang, V., Jordan, P. M., Werz, O., Hoffmann, C., Löffler, B., et al. (2025). High-fat diet impairs microbial metabolite production and aggravates influenza A infection. Cell Communication and Signaling. DOI: 10.1186/s12964-025-02367-w

  3. Hussain, I., Sureshkumar, H. K., Bauer, M., & Rubio, I. (2023). Starvation protects hepatocytes from inflammatory damage through paradoxical mTORC1 signaling. Cells, 12(12), 1668. DOI: 10.3390/cells12121668

  4. Suresh Kumar, H. K., Gopikrishna, T., Tapasya, K., Perumal, K., & Elavarashi, E. (2023). A computational genome analysis of strain Bacillus subtilis MIZ-8 isolated from Bekang reveals a distinct chromosome and plasmid conferring selective advantage. Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences, 13(2), e9141. DOI: 10.55251/jmbfs.9141

  5. Gopikrishna, T., Suresh Kumar, H. K., Perumal, K., & Elangovan, E. (2021). Impact of Bacillus in fermented soybean foods on human health. Annals of Microbiology, 71, 30. DOI: 10.1186/s13213-021-01641-9

Ms. Harini Keerthana SureshKumar’s research advances the safety and precision of cancer surgery while deepening scientific understanding of immune responses, microbial interactions, and cellular signaling. Her contributions support improved clinical outcomes, inform translational innovations, and strengthen global efforts in oncology, infectious disease biology, and patient-centered healthcare.

Harini Keerthana SureshKumar | Cancer Cells | Best Researcher Award

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