Dr. Sree R Nair MSc, PhD
Assistant Professor,
Head of the Department.
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Research topic/interest:
Neuro-genomics provides some critical information for drug development. Identifying novel model systems to enhance perception and bridge the gap between molecules and various cellular processes and their connection to human health.
Email id: sree.nair@sophiacollege.edu.in
Education: Ph.D. (2009) National Institute of Oceanography,Goa
Publication:
Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=2dMXHUEAAAAJ&hl=en
Research Grants:
- Dr. (Ms) Barbara Naidu Memorial Scholarship for the research project ’ Establishing Dictyostelium as an effective pharmacological model for study of neuroprotective and anticancer drugs’
- UGC Minor grant for the project entitled ”To investigate autophagy, a process implicated in neurodegeneration, using a novel model system, Dictyostelium strain AX 2”.
- RUSA funds for project titled - The Effect of Hyperglycemias on Various Physiological Aspects of Caenorhabditis elegans. The project is aimed at studying various parameters affected due to an increase in sugar uptake in the diet.
Association with Academic Bodies:
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Indian Academy of Neuroscience (IAN)
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Indian National Science Congress
Dr. Tressa Jacob
Assistant Professor
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Research topic/interest:
Development and regeneration of scales and neurons in zebrafish
Email id: tressa.jacob@sophiacollege.edu.in
Education:
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Ph.D.
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Center for Plant Molecular Biology (ZMBP),
Department of General Genetics,Eberhard-Karls-Universität, Tübingen.Germany
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2004
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M.Phil
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Department of Botany, University of Pune
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1999
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Post Doctoral Research:
Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Developmental Biology, Department of Genetics, Tuebingen, Germany
Publication Link:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=0UsJxUsAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&gmla=AJsN-F7qU1mJW3nHd5cAwi7g0pRGpPkIhZAwggrqv9kAKhKmsKskLqPzAF16t5bhO_XvvMiM5t8B42sKpbcDzzzNUhrHkW6QtuFORMiAQVJth9CdnZWdFew
Research Grants:
·CRISPR/Cas9 based genome-editing approach to explore functions of Actin Binding Proteins in zebrafish: Unravelling F-actin regulation underlying behavior of cells, tissues and animals. DBT (Co-Principal Investigator) May 2019- May 2022
·Identifying molecular cues and their interaction during scale formation in zebrafish. DST-WOS A (Principal Investigator) March 2018- March 2021
·Understanding the functional relevance of twist paralogs and their interaction with developmental pathways during dermis formation using zebrafish as a model organism. DBT-BioCARe (Principal Investigator) Oct 2013 to Oct 2017
Ms. Kajal Sankhala
Assistant Professor
CSIR NET -LS Qualified
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Research topic/interest:
Regeneration of Hydra
Neurodegenerative diseases
Email id: kajal.sankhala@sophiacollege.edu.in
Education:
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M.Sc
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St.Xavier’s College,Mumbai.
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Life Sciences(Applied medicine)
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B.Sc
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Jai Hind College.
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Life Sciences.
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Mr. Mayur Gaikwad
Assistant Professor
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Research topic/interest:
Behavioral neuroscience.
Neurodegenerative Diseases.
Understanding teaching, learning methods of Science.
Email id: mayur.gaikwad@sophiacollege.edu.in
Education:
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M.Sc.
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Sophia college, Mumbai
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Life Sciences (Specialization Neurosciences)
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B.Sc.
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Smt. CHM College, Mumbai
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Zoology
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Publication:
1) Published a paper on "Exploring College Biology Students’ Understanding of
Experimental Design" Asian Journal of Biology Education Vol. 14 (2022)
Awards and recognitions:
1) Awarded with SK Mahajan Award for Popularization of Scientific Pursuit 2022, By CUBE, HBCSE TIFR, Kishor bharti .
2) Awarded with CUBE-CURE Kishore Bharati STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) Leadership Awards 2020.
Dr. Geetanjali Ganguli
Assistant Professor
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Research topic/interest:
Immunology and Infection Biology
Effect of phytochemicals in glioma cells
Email id: geetanjali.ganguli@sophiacollege.edu.in
Education:
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Ph.D.
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KIIT (deemed to be University), Odisha
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Biotechnology
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M.Sc.
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KIIT (deemed to be University), Odisha
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Applied Microbiology
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B.Sc.
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University of Calcutta
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Microbiology
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Publication:
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Ganguli, G., Pattanaik KP., Jagadeb M., & Sonawane, A. (2020). Mycobacterium tuberculosis Rv3034c regulates mTORC1 and PPAR-γ dependant pexophagy mechanism to control redox levels in macrophages. Cellular Microbiology 22(9): e13214
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Ganguli, G., Mukherjee, U., & Sonawane, A. (2019). Peroxisomes and Oxidative Stress: Their Implications in the Modulation of Cellular Immunity During Mycobacterial Infection. Frontiers in microbiology, 10, 1121.
Other Publication Link
Link: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56658434400
Awards and recognitions:
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Bill and Melinda Gates Travel Award for attending the 17th ICID 2016, Hyderabad March 2-5, 2016
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Guerrant International Travel Grant for oral presentation in ID week San Diego, CA, 7-11th October 2015
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Fondation Mereiux Travel Award for oral presentation at IMRP 2015, Singapore, 2-4th September 2015.
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DST INSPIRE Fellowship for Doctoral studies
Paper presented/Resource Person Invited
Invited as the Resource Person at the PhD Webinar Series, Gujrat Chapter organized by Microbiologist Society of India
Ms. Rhea Nawalkar
Assistant Professor
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Education:
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M.Sc
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St.Xavier’s College, Mumbai.
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Life Sciences(Applied medicine)
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B.Sc
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Kishinchand Chellaram College.
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Life Sciences & Biochemistry
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Publication:
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Vajpai Aashu, G.B Gaurav, Rai A. Shalini, Nawalkar Rhea, Joshi Sonia(2021). A Survey on Awareness of Use and Disposal of Face Masks During Covid-19 Pandemic. Environmental Pollution: Causes, Effects, Status and Remedies, (ISBN: 978-81-954270-3-1).
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Hegde Savina, Tulpule Aryaman, Nawalkar Rhea, Vajpai Aashu. Apoptosis & Anticancer Drugs: A Targeted Therapy. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, volume 7, issue 2, pp:1123-1133.
Awards and recognitions:
Departmental Research Achievements
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Paper/Poster presentations
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Name of the Student
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Name of the Mentor
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Title of your research work
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Name of the Conference attended
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Ms. Nilofer Khatri
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Dr. Sree Nair
Ms.Sukaina Abbas (Co-mentor)
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Effect of Caffeine on induced neuropathy in C. elegans
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18th National Research Scholars Meet (NRSM)
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Ms. Anusuya Nair and
Ms. Tannishtha Shetty
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Dr. Geetanjali Ganguli
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Effect of limonene and azelaic acid on glioma cancer.
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ISCR 16th Annual Conference
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G20 Summit on Environment Sustainability and Bioenzymes (International Conference), organized by the University of Mumbai, Society for Innovation in Biosciences, and Enzyme Entrepreneurs Academy of India
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Ms. Jaansi Bhansali
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Ms. Kajal Sankhala & Mr. Mayur Gaikwad
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Study on the ameliorative potential of Methyl cinnamate
in Alzheimer's disease model of Drosophila melanogaster
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Indian Academy Of Neuroscience.
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Ms. Chelsea Rumao
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Ms. Kajal Sankhala & Mr. Mayur Gaikwad
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Assessing the therapeutic potential of Methyl Cinnamate on park13 mutants ,A Parkinsons disease model of D.melanogaster.
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Indian Academy Of Neuroscience.
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Mr. Navin Chawathe and
Ms. Bushraa Nirban
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Dr. Tressa Jacob
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Setting up paradigms to study neuronal regeneration and behaviour in Zebrafish
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Indian Zebrafish Investigators Meeting (IZIM) 2022
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Ms. Asmita Mishra
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Ms . Kajal Sankhala & Mr. Mayur Gaikwad
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Effect of Caffeine on regeneration of Hydra Viridissima
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18th National research scholars meet (NRSM)
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Ms. Sonia Joshi
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Mr. Mayur Gaikwad
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Study of cell death in Alzheimer's model of Drosophila melanogaster
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18th National research scholars meet (NRSM)
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Ms. Deepanjali Ghadge
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Mr. Mayur Gaikwad
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Studying larval olfactory responses of park13 mutant, A Parkinson's disease model of D. melanogaster
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18th National research scholars meet (NRSM)
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2. Mr. Navin Chawathe was selected for the Aavishkar: Inter-Collegiate/Institute/Department Research Convention (Zonal and Final Round), 2022
Research Title: “ Establishing a Novel Paradigm to Study Anxiety after Predatory Attack in Zebrafish”
3. Ms. Bushraa Nirban was selected for the Aavishkar: Inter-Collegiate/Institute/Department Research Convention (Zonal Round), 2022
Research Title: “Zebrafish Neuronal Regeneration In Relation To Skin Renewal”
4. Ms. Sukaina Abbas, mentored by Dr Sree Nair received the Best Paper award at the G20 Summit on Environment Sustainability and Bioenzymes (International Conference), organized by the University of Mumbai, Society for Innovation in Biosciences, and Enzyme Entrepreneurs Academy of India
The undergraduate programme of Life Sciences provides broad based, liberal education which equips the students to diversify into a wide range of fields in academics and industry. The course will equip the student to apply for further studies such as in house post graduation programs – M.Sc. in Life Sciences (Neurobiology), Quality Assurance Diploma and Diploma in Laboratory Management and professional master’s courses elsewhere such as M.B.A., B.Ed., Social Science Courses (M.S.W.), Journalism, Mass Media and Hospitality related courses. Our students find employment in pharmaceutical and food industry, in hospitals as research and support staff, in research centers and Educational Institutions (Schools and Universities) as academicians, teachers and administrators. The overall personality development and education they receive transforms them into youth with ambition who can get employed wherever they choose to work.