Dr. Navin Ray holds a B.Tech in Biotechnology from Himalayan WhiteHouse International College, affiliated with Purbanchal University (PU), Nepal. He earned his master's degree in Medical Science from Jeonbuk National University and is currently pursuing a PhD at Pusan ​​National University, South Korea. His research interests include kidney diseases, intestinal health, and the gut microbiome, with a focus on understanding the complex interactions between host physiology and microbial communities to develop novel therapeutic strategies.