Prof. Dr. Neelofar Khanam is an accomplished academic leader and researcher with over 18 years of experience in teaching, research and training in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Medical and Allied Health Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology (specialization in Microbiology), with groundbreaking research on the antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of Traditional Medicinal Plant Aloe vera. Currently serving as a Professor at SCPM Medical College, Gonda, she combines academic leadership with impactful teaching, guiding future healthcare professionals in research methodology, biostatistics, and applied sciences. Widely published in reputed international journals and awarded as the “Eminent Young Scientist in Microbiology,” she is passionate about advancing scientific innovation, bioethics education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.