Minoti Apte

Professor Minoti Apte is a globally recognized researcher specializing in alcohol-induced pancreatic injury, pancreatic fibrogenesis, and stromal-tumor interactions in pancreatic cancer.

Her groundbreaking work includes developing a method to isolate and culture pancreatic stellate cells (PSCs), a pivotal technique enhancing the study of pancreatic fibrosis.

For the past 15 years, the Pancreatic Research Group led by Professor Apte has spearheaded research on the biology of PSCs, focusing on their crucial roles in chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer.

With over 4000 citations, her published work is highly respected, and she is a sought-after speaker at both national and international scientific gatherings.

Professor Apte currently holds the prestigious position of Editor-in-Chief at Pancreatology and sits on the Editorial Boards of various distinguished gastroenterology journals.

In recognition of her outstanding contributions to medical research, tertiary education, and the Indian community, she was honored as the NSW Woman of the Year in 2015.

She pursued her education at UNSW Australia, where she studied MB BS, MMedSci, and obtained her PhD, and continues to impart her knowledge as a Professor at the same institution.