Suraj Unniappan

Suraj Unniappan
CitizenshipCanadian
Alma materUniversity College, Thiruvananthapuram (B.S.)
University of Kerala (M.S.)
University of Alberta (Ph.D.)
Scientific career
FieldsComparative endocrinology, Neuroendocrinology, Metabolism, Reproductive biology
WorkplacesUniversity of Saskatchewan
Thesis (2004)
Richard E. Peter

Suraj Unniappan is a Canadian comparative endocrinologist and academic. He is a professor in the Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, and holds the Centennial Enhancement Chair in Comparative Endocrinology.[1] His research focuses on neuroendocrine regulation of metabolism and reproduction across vertebrates, including fish and mammals.[2]

According to Google Scholar, his publications have received more than 6,700 citations, and he has an h-index of 43 and an i10-index of 91.[3]

Early life and education

Unniappan completed Bachelor of Science degree at University College, Thiruvananthapuram, followed by a Master of Science degree from the Department of Zoology, University of Kerala.[4] He earned a Ph.D. in biological sciences (cell biology and physiology) from the University of Alberta in 2004.[5][6]

Academic career

Unniappan became a faculty member and a Canadian Institutes of Health Research New Investigator at York University, Toronto.[7][8] He joined the University of Saskatchewan as a professor in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.[9] He has served as the director of the Endocrine Service Laboratory.[10]

Research

Unniappan's research is in the field of comparative endocrinology, with an emphasis on the integration of metabolic and reproductive processes.[11] His laboratory has investigated neuroendocrine signalling pathways in vertebrates, particularly in fish models such as zebrafish and goldfish.[12][13]

His work has identified physiological roles of peptide hormones, including nesfatin-1 and related peptides derived from nucleobindin proteins.[14][15][12]

Awards and honours

  • Yoshitaka Nagahama Lectureship and Award in Fish Endocrinology, International Society of Fish Endocrinology[16]
  • Grace Pickford Medal in Comparative Endocrinology, International Federation of Comparative Endocrinology Societies[17]
  • Bob Boutilier New Investigator Award, Canadian Society of Zoologists[18]
  • Early Investigator Award, The Endocrine Society, USA[8]

References

  1. ↑ "WCVM scientist receives top researcher award - WCVM Today - Western College of Veterinary Medicine". wcvm-today.
  2. ↑ "WCVM team researching hormones for better health". news. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
  3. ↑ "Suraj Unniappan - Western College of Veterinary Medicine". wcvm. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
  4. ↑ "Research Chairs - Western College of Veterinary Medicine". wcvm. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
  5. ↑ "Grace Pickford Medal lecture | IFCES". Retrieved 2026-05-04.
  6. ↑ "Researchers identify promising protein candidate for metabolic disease treatment". medicalxpress.
  7. ↑ "CFI awards York researchers $274,000 in funding". YFile. 26 January 2011.
  8. 1 2 "Suraj Unniappan". Michael Smith Health Research BC. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
  9. ↑ "University of Saskatchewan - WCVM team researching hormones for better health". Education News Canada. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
  10. ↑ "Central University of Kerala". www.cukerala.ac.in. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
  11. ↑ "Former WCVM researchers earn Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowships - WCVM Today - Western College of Veterinary Medicine". wcvm-today. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
  12. 1 2 Karimzadeh, Katayoon; Uju, Chinelo; Zahmatkesh, Asgar; Unniappan, Suraj (2025-11-20). "Regulation of feeding and metabolism by fat mass and obesity-associated protein in zebrafish". Scientific Reports. 15 (1): 40979. doi:10.1038/s41598-025-24733-x. ISSN 2045-2322. PMC 12635169. PMID 41266437.
  13. ↑ Sundarrajan, Lakshminarasimhan; Jayakumar Rajeswari, Jithine; Weber, Lynn P.; Unniappan, Suraj (2021-11-01). "Nesfatin-1-like peptide is a negative regulator of cardiovascular functions in zebrafish and goldfish". General and Comparative Endocrinology. 313 113892. doi:10.1016/j.ygcen.2021.113892. ISSN 1095-6840. PMID 34453930.
  14. ↑ Vélez, Emilio J.; Unniappan, Suraj (2020-10-07). "Nesfatin-1 and nesfatin-1-like peptide suppress growth hormone synthesis via the AC/PKA/CREB pathway in mammalian somatotrophs". Scientific Reports. 10 (1): 16686. doi:10.1038/s41598-020-73840-4. ISSN 2045-2322. PMC 7541516. PMID 33028951.
  15. ↑ "Los investigadores identifican una proteína candidata prometedora para el tratamiento de enfermedades metabólicas – SOCHOB". Retrieved 2026-05-04.
  16. ↑ "Professor Suraj Unniappan Moothathu". International Society for Fish Endocrinology ISFE. 7 June 2017.
  17. ↑ "Grace Pickford Medal" (PDF). publications.gc.ca.
  18. ↑ "Robert G. Boutilier New Investigator Award". Canadian Society of Zoologists. 1 June 2024.
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