October 2017
Other
African German Network of Excellence Network of Excellence in Science Mobility Grant for Junior Researchers
November 2017
Rima Beesoo > Other Awards
Award was related to exceptional work carried out in the field of cancer research and vaccine development.
Full Member
Ms Rima Beesoo
Membership since:
2018
Field of activity:
Other Memberships/Affiliations
Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association
International Association of Medical and Biomedical Researchers
Society for Free Radical Research Africa
Eco-Raise Society
Degrees:
2018
Doctorate
Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
2011
Undergraduate
Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
Publications resulting from Research
Beesoo, R., Bhagooli, R., Li, W., Kagansky, A., Neergheen-Bhujun, V.S. and Bahorun T. (2017). Antibacterial and antibiotic potentiating activity of tropical marine sponge extracts. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C, 196, 81-90.
Partolina, M., Thoms, H.C., MacLeod, K., Rodriguez-Blanco, g., Clarke, M., Venkatasubramani, A.V., Beesoo, R., Larionov, V., Neergheen-Bhujun, V.S., Serrels, B., Kimura, H., Carragher, N., Kagansky, A. (2016). Global Histone Modification Fingerprinting in Human Cells using Epigenetic Reverse Phase Protein Array. Cell death discovery, 3, 16077.
Beesoo, R., Neergheen-Bhujun, V.S., Bhagooli, R. and Bahorun T. (2014). Apoptosis inducing lead compounds isolated from marine organisms of potential relevance in cancer treatment. Mutation Research: Fundamental and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis, 768, 84-97.
Goviden-Soulange, J., Marie, D., Kauroo, S., Beesoo, R. and Ramanjooloo, A. (2013). Antibacterial properties of marine sponges from Mauritius waters. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 13, 249-254.
Beesoo, R., Neergheen-Bhujun, V.S., Bhagooli, R. and Bahorun T. Natural Products from Marine Sponges: Current Status and Future Potential for Novel Drugs. Advances in Marine Biology. Nova. pp. 1-72
Neergheen-Bhujun, V.S., Beesoo R. and Bahorun T. (2014). Bioactivity of Polyphenolic Rich Functional Foods. In: Dean T. Cobb. Ed. Polyphenols Food Sources, Bioactive Properties and Antioxidant Effects. Nova. pp. 231-216.
Partolina, M., Thoms, H.C., MacLeod, K., Rodriguez-Blanco, g., Clarke, M., Venkatasubramani, A.V., Beesoo, R., Larionov, V., Neergheen-Bhujun, V.S., Serrels, B., Kimura, H., Carragher, N., Kagansky, A. (2016). Global Histone Modification Fingerprinting in Human Cells using Epigenetic Reverse Phase Protein Array. Cell death discovery, 3, 16077.
Beesoo, R., Neergheen-Bhujun, V.S., Bhagooli, R. and Bahorun T. (2014). Apoptosis inducing lead compounds isolated from marine organisms of potential relevance in cancer treatment. Mutation Research: Fundamental and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis, 768, 84-97.
Goviden-Soulange, J., Marie, D., Kauroo, S., Beesoo, R. and Ramanjooloo, A. (2013). Antibacterial properties of marine sponges from Mauritius waters. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 13, 249-254.
Beesoo, R., Neergheen-Bhujun, V.S., Bhagooli, R. and Bahorun T. Natural Products from Marine Sponges: Current Status and Future Potential for Novel Drugs. Advances in Marine Biology. Nova. pp. 1-72
Neergheen-Bhujun, V.S., Beesoo R. and Bahorun T. (2014). Bioactivity of Polyphenolic Rich Functional Foods. In: Dean T. Cobb. Ed. Polyphenols Food Sources, Bioactive Properties and Antioxidant Effects. Nova. pp. 231-216.
3rd UNESCO-MeRck Africa Research Summit-MARS 2017
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Republic of Mauritius
Neopetrosia exigua sponge: Medicinal treasure from the big blue
10th Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association Scientific Symposium (WIOMSA)
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
In vitro antioxidant and cytotoxic activity of the tropical sponge Neopetrosia exigua
9th Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association Scientific Symposium (WIOMSA)
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Eastern Cape, South Africa
Panning for chemical gold from Mauritian waters: Didemnum molle as a new source of antimicrobial and antioxidative agents.
9th International Conference of SFRR-Africa
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Republic of Mauritius
Bio-mining the medicinal treasures of the Mauritian sea: An unexplored reservoir of anti-bacterial, anti-oxidative and anti-proliferative agents from four shallow water Mauritian sponges
2nd International Ocean Research Conference
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Barcelona, Spain
An evaluation of the prophylactic antioxidants and phenolics of the soft coral Cladiella sp
8th Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association Scientific Symposium (WIOMSA)
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Maputo, Mozambique
An evaluation of antioxidant profiles of four reef coral and four sponge species
3rd UNESCO-MeRck Africa Research Summit-MARS 2017 “Cancer research and vaccine development"
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Port Louis Mauritius
10th Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association Scientific Symposium (WIOMSA), “The role of marine and coastal systems in achieving the sustainable development goals for human prosperity”
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2nd Young Africa Academies Regional Conference, “Empowering the Next Generation of Scientists in Africa”, Global Young Academy
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Republic of Mauritius
Nano-symposium on natural products and cancer therapy, Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine
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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Innovation in Oncology Conference
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Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
9th Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) Scientific Symposium, “Knowledge improving lives in ocean and coastal systems
2025
Eastern Cape, South Africa
9th International Conference of SFRR, “Translational Sciences and Drug Discovery: Impact on Heath Wellness, Environment and Economics
2025
Republic of Mauritius
Workshop on Biodiversity Mapping, Conservation and Marine Environmental Studies in Mauritius
2025
University of Mauritius Republic of Mauritius
“Getting Published Workshop” in conjunction with the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies and the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA)
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Maputo, Mozambique
8th Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) Scientific Symposium, “Science and Society: Building Partnerships for Action
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University of Eduardo Mondlane, Maputo, Mozambique
International Conference on “Cancer-Present and Future Perspective”, International Association of Medical and Biomedical Researchers
2025
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Medical College, Belle-Rive, Mauritius