RESEARCH INTERESTS Jiney's research interest includes cancer research, medicinal chemistry, synthetic organic chemistry, fluorescent probes and nanoparticles, immunosuppressive therapy, short acting anaesthetics. He leads a group which is involved in the development and application of tumour targeting theranostic drug dye conjugates with brain penetrant properties for treatment of paediatric and adult brain cancers. Distinctions/Honours: - 2018: Keith & Meida Hepburn Young Scientist Award’ from the Cancer Society Auckland-Northland - 2010-2011: Cancer prevention research institute of Texas post doctoral fellowship - 2008: A.E. Martell Foundation Award, Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University - 2003-2009: Texas A&M University postgraduate scholarship - 2002: Dyestuff Manufacturers Association of India Award for academic excellence, Mumbai, India