Sachchida Nand Rai is currently an assistant professor at the University Centre for Research & Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India. He earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from BHU in 2018. His research primarily focuses on the anti-Parkinsonian potential of medicinal plants such as Mucuna pruriens, Tinospora cordifolia, and Withania somnifera, as well as their bioactive constituents including ursolic acid, betulinic acid, and chlorogenic acid, particularly in toxin-induced Parkinsonian mouse models. Prior to his current role, Dr. Rai completed a 3-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre of Biotechnology, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, from January 27, 2020, to January 26, 2023. He has made substantial contributions to neuroscience research, with numerous publications in high-impact journals. He serves as an academic editor and editorial board member for several reputed journals. Additionally, he is a member of the advisory board for Heliyon Neuroscience. His ongoing research investigates the neuroprotective effects of commonly used Indian medicinal plants in toxin-induced Parkinsonian models, aiming to uncover novel therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative disorders.