Sergey Victorovich Suchkov experienced Professor with 40+ years in higher education, specializing in medical, clinical and biomedical Personalized and Precison medicine (PPM), design-driven biotech teaching and biomedical research. Dedicated university professor with a proven track record in delivering exceptional education at both undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels. Known for innovative teaching methods, fostering critical thinking and achieving consistently positive student evaluations. A prolific biodesign -driven researcher with numerous publications in reputable journals, contributing to the academic advancement of the field of PPM and PPM-driven bio- tech. Committed to mentorship and actively involved in university service, demon- strating a comprehensive approach to academia. Possesses excellent communication, organization and problem-solving skills. In 1980, Sergey Victorovich Suchkov graduated from the School (faculty) for Clinical Medicine & Healthcare, Astrakhan State University of Medicine, Astrakhan, Russia with MD.

Dragana Dragas Milovanovic have basic medical background, and the experience as MD in the local hospital, entered in the world of clinical trials 20 years ago, and gained wide experience in all its aspects, including extensive knowledge about monitoring, managing and later medical monitoring of all phases of clinical studies. The basic medical knowledge has been expanded through PhD studies in neuroscience and specialization in clinical biochemistry. 

Medical monitoring experience gained in many therapeutic areas, with recent focus on early phases, particularly in rare diseases, neurology, psychiatry, oncology and cardiology. Involved in strategic oversight and medical review, contributing to successful product development and approval processes within the pharmaceutical industry. 

Demonstrated expertise in final medical signatory roles within pharmaceutical companies, ensuring the highest standards of medical accuracy and regulatory compliance across multiple phases of clinical trials. In addition to work in clinical trials, at present acts as the professor at Academy of Applied Studies Belgrade (primary fields clinical biochemistry and genetic), with the experience of the management of the Academy in various leadership roles over the last few years, from Head of the Laboratory Department to Head of the College of Health Sciences. In addition to applied professor role, she is actively involved in various local projects, journals and publications within the local medical community.

Dr. Ambassa Axel Cyriaque serves as a researcher at the Tuberculosis and Pharmacology Research Laboratory, located at the Biotechnology Center of Nkolbisson (CBT), affiliated with the University of Yaoundé I. Dr. Ambassa Axel Cyriaque is a Cameroonian molecular biologist whose research focuses on molecular epidemiology, pharmacogenetics, and infectious diseases. His academic journey began in 2010 when he enrolled in the Biochemistry program at the Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé I. Driven by a growing passion for biomedical research, he successfully completed his academic training and defended his Ph.D. thesis in Biochemistry in 2024. Supervised by Professors Marceline Djuidje Ngounoue and Véronique Penlap Beng, his doctoral research was titled: “Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Co-infection: Molecular Epidemiology, Hepatotoxicity, and Genetic Polymorphism of CYP3A41B, CYP2B65, and NAT2.” The excellence of his work earned him the distinction “Très Honorable” (Highest Honors) with the jury’s congratulations.

Dr. Mahesh Premarathna, a Research Fellow at the Microbial Biotechnology Unit of the NIFS, has started an impressive academic journey. Graduating with a B.Sc. Hons. in Agriculture (Specializing in Biotechnology) from Wayamba University of Sri Lanka in 2019, he continued to pursue his passion by obtaining a Ph.D. from the University of Peradeniya in 2023. His doctoral thesis, titled “Microbial Biofilms and their Network Interactions,” delved into the intricate dynamics of microbial communities. Dr. Premarathna was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, P R China, and currently holds position as a Visiting Lecturer at the Department of Biotechnology, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. His expertise has garnered recognition, including award for the Best Scientist in the Country in Philosophy by AD Scientific Index 2025, and invitations to speak at prestigious international conferences such as Asia-Pacific Biofilms 2022, the International Academic Symposium on Microbial Stress Tolerance and Response 2023, and Asia-Pacific Biofilms 2024 held in Guangzhou, China. At NIFS, Dr. Premarathna is an integral part of the pioneering Biofilm-based Biofertilizers (BFBF) group, where he contributes to innovative applications of microbial biofilms. His prolific research output spans numerous peer-reviewed publications and presentations at international conferences. Beyond his own research, he actively engages in the scientific community as an editor and reviewer for esteemed journals and as a mentor to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Being a member of esteemed professional societies like the Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology, Soil Science Society of Sri Lanka, and the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka, Dr. Premarathna’s research primarily revolves around Biofilm Microbiology.