Focus of Research :
- Fish pathology and immunology
- Aquatic animal health management
- Fish transcriptomics and Metabolomics
Background :
Born in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, I commenced my journey with the Agricultural Research Service on January 1, 2016, as a scientist specializing in Fish Health. With a robust eight years of experience in aquatic animal health and disease management, my expertise spans across fish immunology, pathology, and comprehensive disease management strategies. During my PhD at Nord University, Norway, I delved into the complexities of diet-induced inflammation in zebrafish and pioneering the use of natural bioactive compounds for its alleviation. This research integrated advanced omics techniques such as transcriptomics, metabolomics and behavioral analysis.
Currently, my research focusses on the innovative aquatic disease management strategies particularly improving the efficacy of probiotics, prebiotics, and vaccines. By leveraging cutting-edge omics approaches, I aim to develop holistic and sustainable solutions to enhance the health and resilience of aquatic species.
Education :
- BFSc (2011) in Fisheries Science, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
- MFSc (2013) in Aquatic Animal Health Management from ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, India
- PhD (2023) in Aquatic Bioscienes and Aquaculture at Nord University, Bodø, Norway
Current Research Projects :
Sl No. | Title of Project | Funding Agency | Role |
1. | Health management in selected finfish and shellfish | ICAR | Co-PI |
2. | Nutrition and nutrigenomics research for mariculture and marine fisheries | ICAR | Co-PI |
3. | Dr. E. G. Silas Centre of Excellence and Innovations in Marine Fish Microbiome and Nutrigenomics | DBT | Co-PI |
Awards & Recognitions :
- Netaji Subhas - ICAR International Fellowship for pursuing PhD 2016
- 1st rank holder in the Agricultural Research Service 2015
- Awarded DST INSPIRE fellowship for pursuing PhD 2014
- Awarded Hiralal Chaudhari Gold medal for best MFSc student, CIFE 2013
- 29th rank holder in the ICAR- AIEEA for pursuing Master’s degree in Fisheries Science 2011
Publications:
- Rehman, S., Gora, A. H., Siriyappagouder, P., Brugman, S., Fernandes, J. M., Dias, J., & Kiron, V. (2021). Zebrafish intestinal transcriptome highlights subdued inflammatory responses to dietary soya bean and efficacy of yeast β?glucan. Journal of Fish Diseases, 44(10), 1619-1637. DOI: 10.1111/jfd.13484
- Rehman, S., Gora, A. H., Varshney, S., Dias, J., Olsvik, P. A., Fernandes, J. M., ... & Kiron, V. (2022). Developmental defects and behavioral changes in a diet-induced inflammation model of zebrafish. Frontiers in immunology, 13, 1018768. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2022.1018768.
- Rehman, S., Gora, A. H., Abdelhafiz, Y., Dias, J., Pierre, R., Meynen, K., ... & Kiron, V. (2023). Potential of algae-derived alginate oligosaccharides and β-glucan to counter inflammation in adult zebrafish intestine. Frontiers in Immunology, 14, 1183701. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2023.1183701
- Gora, A. H., Rehman, S., Dias, J., Fernandes, J. M., Olsvik, P. A., Sørensen, M., & Kiron, V. (2023). Protective mechanisms of a microbial oil against hypercholesterolemia: evidence from a zebrafish model. Frontiers in Nutrition, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2023.1161119
- Varshney, S., O'Connor, O. L., Gora, A. H., Rehman, S., Kiron, V., Siriyappagouder, P., ... & Olsvik, P. A. (2024). Mixture toxicity of 6PPD-quinone and polystyrene nanoplastics in zebrafish. Environmental Pollution, 348, 123835. DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123835
