Research Without Borders.
One shared commitment to advancing scientific research.
Science advances when researchers connect across disciplines, institutions, and borders. The Prognica Fellowship creates a platform for those connections-bringing together researchers who may otherwise never have the opportunity to collaborate.
- 16
- Research Fellows
- 20+
- Institutions
- 11
- Countries
- 6 Months
- Research & Collaboration
The cohort
16 Scientists.
One Global Research Community.
Meet the researchers who will spend the next six months exploring new ideas, challenging established thinking, and contributing to the future of AI-enabled science.
Dr. Luis Cervantes
Postdoctoral Researcher
USA
The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Research topic
Decoding hERG Blockade Through Dynamic Structural Ensembles
Dr. Olanike Poyi
Faculty Member / Researcher
Nigeria
University of Jos
Research topic
Synthesis and Immuno-modulatory Evaluation of Novel Chlorogenic Acid Analogues as CD14 Inhibi tors for Septic Shock Management
Dr. Mubasher Hassan
Postdoctoral Researcher
USA
Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus
Research topic
Structure‑Guided AI Discovery of ETV6 Modulators Validated Through Molecular Dynamics and MM/PBSA Free‑Energy Profiling
Dr. Annu Choudhary
Postdoctoral Researcher
India
Sorus Laboratories
Research topic
AI-Integrated Molecular Design with 3D Validation for Breast Cancer Therapeutics
Dr. Heba Mansour
Research Associate
Egypt
Egyptian Drug Authority
Research topic
In-Silico drug repositioning of FDA-approved kinase inhibitors against RIPK1: Structural and dynamic insights into Parkinson’s disease therapeutics
Dr. Kashan Memon
Postdoctoral Researcher
China
Shanghai Jiaotong University
Research topic
A Machine Learning Framework for Predicting Cell-Type-Specific Membrane Permeability to Cryoprotective and Pharmaceutical Agents
Dr. Elahe Mahdipour
Faculty Member / Researcher
Iran
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences / The University of Manchester
Research topic
Understanding the Regulatory Network of Chronic Diabetic Wounds Through Cross-Omics Integration
Dr. Agustin Robles
Postdoctoral Researcher
Chile
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Research topic
Boosting signaling of the low-expression receptor TAAR1 through allosteric modulation: a novel strategy for neuropsychiatric disorders
Dr. Rifa’Atul Izza
Faculty Member / Researcher
Indonesia
Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember
Research topic
PHENO-OMICS: Physiological Phenotype-Guided Multi-Omics Discovery of Early Molecular Signatures of Cardiovascular Deterioration
Dr. Faith Zablon
Postdoctoral Researcher
USA
North Carolina A&T State University
Research topic
CECR2-dependent suppression of tumor-suppressive microRNAs as a required intermediate in EMT-driven triple-negative breast cancer.
Dr. Yemi Adekunle
Research Associate
Nigeria
Afe Babalola University / University of Ibadan
Research topic
Computational and Experimental Exploration of Benzimidazole Analogues as Potential Treatment for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Dr. Muhammad Faisal
Postdoctoral Researcher
Sweden
Karolinska Institutet
Research topic
Advanced QSAR and Molecular Modeling for the Design and Development of Dual AChE/GSK-3β Inhibitors for Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Abdelouahab Dehimat
Associate Professor / Researcher
Algeria
Mohamed Boudiaf University, M’sila
Research topic
AI Guided Discovery of Therapeutic Vulnerabilities Targeting Oncofetal Gene Reactivation in Colorectal Cancer
Nancy Ihechu
PhD Candidate
USA
University of Missouri
Research topic
Scaffold-Aware DEL Machine Learning for Prospective Discovery of Selective PGK2 Inhibitors
Abuzar Shaikh
PhD candidate
India
Anjuman-I-Islam's Kalsekar School of Pharmacy
Research topic
Computational Discovery and Wet-Lab Validation of Carbapenemase Adjuvants in Klebsiella pneumoniae, with Platform Benchmarking Against Staphylococcus aureus Resistance Targets.
Lisia Peqini
Pre-doctoral Research Fellow
Italy
University of Padua
Research topic
Computational Hit Discovery and Prioritization of Allosteric PHF6 Ligands in Acute Leukemia
Scientific mentors
Guided by Scientists
Great research needs more than ambitious ideas. It needs experience, critical thinking, mentorship, and scientific rigor.
Our fellows are supported by experienced researchers, academics, and industry professionals who bring years of expertise across science, technology, healthcare, and innovation.
Dr Animesh Acharjee is Associate Professor of Integrative Analytics & AI at the University of Birmingham, where he serves as Deputy Programme Director for the MSc in Health Data Science. With over 15 years bridging AI, multi-omics systems biology, and clinical translation. He has published 110+ peer-reviewed papers and co-led multi-million-pound consortium grants advancing precision medicine. He teaches on the MSc in Health Data Science and supervises postgraduate researchers.
Dr. Shariq Syed is a pharmaceutical scientist, clinical pharmacologist, and academic leader with extensive experience in drug development and clinical pharmacology. He has contributed to oncology and immuno-oncology research, including drug development at Bristol Myers Squibb. Currently Dean of the School of Pharmacy at AIKTC, he actively promotes research, innovation, industry collaboration, and pharmaceutical education.
Dr. Ahsan Ali is a biomedical engineer and researcher specializing in AI-driven medical imaging, deep learning, and computational neuroscience. He earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from IIT Madras, focusing on MRI-based analysis of Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment. His research spans multimodal imaging, explainable AI, brain segmentation, and computational biomarkers.
Affiliated Institutions
Representing Research Communities Worldwide
Bringing together researchers and emerging scientists affiliated with universities, research institutions, and academic organisations across different regions.
