The School of Life Sciences at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai has marked a strong research milestone with a new set of scholarly publications by Dr. Arif Hussain, Dr. Reema Shetty, Dr. S. M. Faheem, Dr. Monica Premi, and Dr. Sowmya Rao.
The contributions span peer-reviewed journal articles, Scopus-indexed conference proceedings, and edited textbook chapters, reflecting MAHE Dubai’s growing focus on research that is academically rigorous and socially relevant.
These publications align closely with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
Advancing cancer research and therapeutic understanding
A key highlight of the recent output is Dr. Arif Hussain’s work exploring cancer pathways and therapeutic mechanisms, with a focus on bioactive compounds and epigenetic modulation. This research contributes to the broader scientific conversation on how naturally derived compounds can influence oncogenic signalling and cellular behaviour in cancers such as cervical cancer.
Recent journal publications include:
Hussain, A. (2026). Editorial: Plant bioactive compounds as modulators of oncogenic signalling pathways in cervical cancer. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 17:1788689. (Impact Factor: 4.8, Q1)
Hussain, A. (2026). Fisetin suppresses the proliferative and migratory behavior of HeLa cells by modulating aberrant epigenetic marks (writers and erasers). Epigenome. (Impact Factor: 3.5, Q1)
Hussain, A. (2026). Role of polyphenols in modulating AGEs–RAGE axis in cancer: A review. Bulletin of the National Research Centre. (Indexed Journal)
Tackling water scarcity through applied innovation
Addressing a challenge central to sustainability and resilience in the region, Dr. Reema Shetty published research focused on water purification solutions designed to mitigate water scarcity. The experimental study presents applied innovation with real-world relevance, reinforcing MAHE Dubai’s commitment to solution-oriented research.
Shetty, R. (2026). Mitigating the water scarcity challenges by a novel dual-stage water purifier unit: An experimental study. Energy Nexus, Volume 21. (Impact Factor: 9.5, Q1)
Research contributions through conferences and scholarly books
Further strengthening MAHE Dubai’s research output, Dr. S. M. Faheem, along with faculty collaborators, contributed to conference proceedings and multiple textbook chapters across emerging areas such as biofuel production, blockchain applications in healthcare, robotics in surgical interventions, and psychobiotics in food science.
Conference Proceedings
Faheem, S. M. (Co-author). (2025). Ultrasonic and mechanical stirring methods for biodiesel production using cottonseed oil (CSO) and sesame oil (SO). AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 3360, Issue 1 (Nov 2025). (Scopus Indexed, Q4)
Textbook Chapters
Faheem, S. M. (Co-author). (2025). Application of blockchain in the healthcare industry using nanotechnology to detect cancer. In: Unveiling Blockchain Enabled Business Applications.
Hussain, A. (2025). Multi-faceted surgical intervention using robotic technology for better colorectal cancer management. In: Advancement in Colorectal Cancer, CRC Press.
Faheem, S. M., Premi, M., & Rao, S. (2026). Emerging applications of psychobiotics in the food industry. In: Paraprobiotics, postbiotics and psychobiotics in foods: From concept to validated application (2026).
Strengthening MAHE Dubai’s research culture
Collectively, these publications reflect the School of Life Sciences’ growing research momentum across health sciences, sustainability technologies, and interdisciplinary innovation. The work demonstrates how academic research can contribute to pressing global and regional priorities, while building a strong foundation for future collaborations, student research engagement, and applied impact.
MAHE Dubai congratulates Dr. Arif Hussain, Dr. Reema Shetty, Dr. S. M. Faheem, Dr. Monica Premi, and Dr. Sowmya Rao on this achievement and thanks them for advancing the institution’s research profile through meaningful, high-quality scholarship.
