Priyanka Sharma, PhD, is a seasoned researcher with expertise in biotechnology and molecular biology. With a PhD from Gauhati University and a five-year integrated MSc from the University of Mysore, Priyanka has held various academic and professional positions, including Post Doctoral Research Associate at Cardiff University and Scientific Officer at NIPER Guwahati. Additional roles include serving as a BAME Event Coordinator and participating in the Sustainability and Environment Committee focused on a Carbon Management Plan at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. Priyanka has also contributed as a guest faculty member at Tezpur University and has held the position of National Post Doctoral Fellow at ICGEB.