Vidushi Neergheen

Biography

Vidushi is an Associate Professor since April 2019 at the Biopharmaceutical Unit, Centre for Biomedical and Biomaterials Research, University of Mauritius.

With a Ph.D. in Biosciences, she has dedicated her career to exploring the therapeutic potential of natural products, especially those derived from plants native to Mauritius. Her research focuses on the bioactive compounds found in these plants and their potential applications as nutraceuticals and functional foods.

Beyond her academic accolades, Vidushi is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of researchers.  She has recently assumed the role of Director of the Doctoral School at the University of Mauritius, where she actively supports doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows in their research pursuits.

Recognised for her outstanding contributions to cancer research, Vidushi received the prestigious Best African Woman Researcher Award by Merck Africa in 2017. Vidushi’s dedication extends to fostering scientific networking and knowledge sharing.  She has been an active member of the Global Young Academy from 2012 to 2017, a Next Einstein Forum Ambassador & Fellow, and a fellow of the African Science Leadership Program.  In 2014, she was recognised as one of the Global Young Scientists by the World Economic Forum.  She was honoured as an International Science Council fellow in December 2023.