This profile is part of a series to highlight the researchers who will be honored at a ceremony on Nov. 14 for UNMC’s Scientist Laureate, Research Leadership, Distinguished Scientist and New Investigator Award recipients.
New Investigator
The New Investigator Award is given to outstanding UNMC scientists who in the past two years have secured their first funding from the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense or other national sources. New investigators also had to demonstrate scholarly activity, such as publishing their research and/or presenting their findings at national conventions.
- Name: Subhash Chand, PhD
- Title: Assistant professor, Department of Anesthesiology, UNMC College of Medicine
- Joined UNMC: 2018
- Hometown: Azamgarh, India.
Describe your research focus in three words or less:
HIV/AIDS, substance abuse and neuroinflammation.
Why is research important in the world today?
Research is crucial for advancing knowledge and is foundational to progress across all areas of life. In my laboratory, we are investigating the molecular mechanism of HIV/AIDS and substance abuse-associated neuroinflammation and neurocognitive impairments and their possible treatments. We also are exploring the potential of extracellular vesicles (exosomes) in drug loading and targeted drug delivery.
My research will make a difference because:
HIV and substance abuse constitute a health syndemic and contribute a significant economic burden. Treatment options for neuroinflammation in HIV patients with substance abuse are limited, and despite various advancements, existing treatments fall short of directly targeting neuroinflammation and associated neurocognitive impairments. HIV and substance abuse induce neuroinflammation through the upregulation of the inflammatory pathway. Cannabidiol, a component of cannabis, might serve as a potential treatment option by downregulating this pathway. Our research on cannabidiol has the potential to decrease neurocognitive decline associated with HIV and substance abuse. Developing these therapies will directly benefit vulnerable populations.
The best advice I’ve ever received is:
Have patience; you will get your due in time.
Three things you may not know about me are:
- I like cooking and inviting friends.
- I enjoy playing and watching cricket.
- I love following international culture and politics.
congratulation Subhash. This is good news.
Thank you, Santosh, for your wishes.
Congrats Subhash! Well deserved!
Thank you, so much Mason.
Congratulations Dr Subhash
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Congratulations Dr Subash! There are many more achievements ahead!
Thank you so much, Indu, for your wishes. I appreciate it.
Congratulations Dr. Subhash !!!
Thank you so much, Dr. Trivedi, for your wishes. I appreciate it.
Congrats!
Thank you, Deb.
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Congratulations Dr Subhash!!!!
Thank you, Imran, for your wishes.
Congratulations, Dr. Chand!
Thank you, Dr. Kharbanda, for your wishes. I appreciate it.
Congrats Dr Chand !
Thank you Somu.
Congrats, Dr. Chand! Well-deserved!!
Thank you so much, Melody, for your wishes.
Congratulations, Dr. Subhash.
Thank you so much, Gopal, for your wishes.
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Thank you so much Ankur for your wishes.
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Congratulations Bhai, Your hard work paid off.
Thank you so much for your wishes.
Congratulations Dr. Subhash.Well deserved!!!
Thank you Rashid.
Your research will move the world towards a more positive direction! Congratulations Subhash!
Thank you so much, Austin, for your encouragement. I appreciate it.
Congratulations Subhash for your achievement!
Thank you so much for your wishes.
Congratulation Dear Dr Subhash jee
Thank you so much, Sir.
Congratulations.
Thank you so much, Dr. Siddiqui, for your wishes. I appreciate it.
Congrats Subhash.
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Congratulations Subhash! That’s a great achievement.
Thank you so much, Imran, for your wishes.