Ranbir Chander Sobti Editor

Ranbir Chander Sobti M.Sc. (Hons. School), Ph.D., D.Sc., F.T.W.A.S., F.N.A., F.N.A.Sc., F.Z.S., F.N.A.A.S., F.A.M.S., F.P.A.S., F.A.M.I., F.S.C.G. , former Vice-Chancellor Panjab University, Chandigarh & Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (Central University), Lucknow is a scientist, an able administrator and dynamic institution builder. Starting his career as a Cytogeneticist, he moved on to explore the developments in his area of interest and evaluated the role of gene polymorphism & their expression in the genesis of various cancer, COPD, AIDS and metabolic syndrome. Currently he is involved in the development of whole organ by tissue/organ culture through custom designed decellularization protocol. He has demonstrated that the regulation of stem cell character under in vitro conditions is a function of morphological assortment of Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (SLNC)-an observation that has marked significance in the field of Stem Cell research. Dr. Sobti, an active researcher, is also steadfastly committed to the popularization of science in the community through popular lectures and community engagement programs. He is a Fellow of the Third World Academy of Science, National Academy of Sciences, Indian National Science Academy, National Academics of Medical Sciences and Agricultural Sciences and of the Canadian Academy of Cardiovascular Diseases and few others. Dr. Sobti is the recipient of many prestigious awards like, the INSA Young Scientist Medal, UGC Career Award, Punjab Rattan Award, JC Bose Oration and Sriram Oration Awards and of his Life Time Achievement Awards of the Punjab Academy of Sciences, Zoology Society of India, and the Environment Academy of India, besides many other medals and awards of national and International levels. He has published more than 300 papers in the national and international journal of repute. He has also published 40 plus books. Keeping is view his contributions to education, he was bestowed with one of the highest civilian awards PADMASHRI by the Government of India in 2009.