MGMIHS - SBS | Faculty & Staff

Name	Qualification	Designation
Dr. Anjali Sabnis	MD Anatomy	Professor & HOD
Dr. Parineeta Samant	Ph.D (Biochemistry)	Associate Professor
Dr. Deepika Sareen	MD Ansthesia	Professor & HOD
Ms. Minal Kanse	B.Sc. Perfusion Technology	Perfusionist
Mr. Amol Gole	Persuing M.Sc Dialysis Technology	Dialysis Technologist
Mr. Ramesh Sharma	D.E.H.M	Dialysis Technologist

Sr. No.	Name	Designation
	Dr. Mansee Thakur	Incharge Director & Professor
	Dr. Raman P. Yaday	Professor
	Dr. Himanshu Rajat Gupta	Assistant Professor
	Dr. Priyanka Pareek	Assistant Professor
	Mr. Yogesh Navalsing Patil	Tutor
	Mrs. Chandana Charudatta Kulkarni	Tutor
	Mr. Rohit Indrakumar Gupta	Tutor
	Mr. Pratik Sanjay Morade	Tutor
	Mr. Neelan1 Yeram	Tutor
	Mrs. Anamika Mahesh Chalwadi	Tutor
	Ms. Patcy Bellarbin	Tutor
	Ms. Rafiya Sangameshwari	Lecturer
	Ms. Pranita Utekar	Tutor
	Mrs. Anjali Rajendra Singh	Tutor
	Ms. Misba Khan	Tutor
	Ms. Sufiyan Siraj	Tutor
	Ms. Sanyogi	Tutor
	Ms. Tanika Chaturvedi	Tutor
	Ms. Lochan Joshi	Tutor
	Ms. Afreen Khan	Tutor

Dr. Mansee Thakur, Professor & HOD, Department of Medical Biotechnology, Director, MGM School of Biomedical Sciences, MGMIHS, Navi Mumbai.

Affiliation:

Department of Medical Biotechnology, MGM School of Biomedical Sciences, MGMIHS, Navi Mumbai.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:

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Scopus ID: 57191281886

Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University Raipur (C.G.), 2007.
P.G. Diploma in Bioinformatics, Bioinformatics Institute of India, Noida with A grade in 2005.
Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University Raipur (C.G.), 2001 with 73%.
Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology (Microbiology, Chemistry, Zoology), Osmania University, Hyderabad, 1999 with 78%.

RESEARCH PROFILE & EXTRAMURAL FUNDING:

Dr. Thakur has been closely interacting with eminent scientists from BARC, BITS-Goa, and RRCAT-Indore. Her thrust area of research is to develop a hand-held MGM-TB Detection System (MGM-TBDS) in service of India, for which she received funds worth Rs. 50 lakh from the Board of Research in Nuclear Science (BRNS).
In addition, she is actively working to understand the mechanisms and toxicity studies of various nanoparticles in the zebrafish model. For the study using Homeopathy medicines, she received Rs. 25 lakh funds from BRNS.
Recently, she also received Rs. 76 lakh funds from the Department of Health Research (DHR) for conducting two types of National-level training for Molecular Diagnostics and Zebrafish studies.
She is also involved in spirituality and is a certified Heartfulness Meditation Trainer associated with various activities of the Heartfulness Institute—a not-for-profit organization providing services through various initiatives such as Village Connect (V-Connect), School Connect (S-Connect), Corporate Connect (C-Connect), Plantation, and Meditation Drive.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Director, MGMSBS, MGMIHS Navi Mumbai
Member of Academic Council, MGMIHS
Member of Faculty of Medicine Council, MGMIHS
Member of Examination Committee, MGMIHS
Chairperson of Board of Studies, MGMSBS, MGMIHS
Chairperson of CBCS Committee at MGMIHS
Research Officer in MGM Central Research Lab, MGMIHS
External Expert in BOS Member and Research Committee at Pillai College, CKT College, Amity University, Mumbai University

CORE COMPETENCY:

Nodal officer of ICMR for COVID-19 RT PCR diagnosis.
Extensive experience in research designing, project writing, and execution.
Established Molecular Lab and Zebrafish Lab at MGM Medical College, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai.
In process of establishing Integrated Research in MGMSBS.
Recognized guide for M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Medical Biotechnology & Medical Genetics, MGMIHS.

SELECTED AWARDS:

Young Scientist Award in Biotechnology at 2nd Chhattisgarh Young Scientist Congress.
Awarded Gold Medal in Biotechnology for Post Graduate Studies.
Recipient of Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi – Fellowship (Govt. of India).
Felicitated by Miss Aditi Tatkare, State Guardian Minister, Raigad & Ms. Nidhi Chaudhari, District Collector, Raigad, for setting up an RT-PCR lab at Alibaug for COVID testing.
Awarded the Kamala Bhagwat Sohonie Science Shikshika/Shodhkartri Mention 2022 on the occasion of the International Day of Women & Girls in Science 2022.
Stree Jyoti Award by Heartfulness Popular Wellness Institute and NMMC for Enthusiasm in 2023.
Inspiring Woman Award 2022, organized at the National level under the joint aegis of Fourth Screen Education and Pandit Dharma Prakash Sharma Memorial Charitable Trust.

RESOURCE PERSON:

• Given 10+ lectures as a resource person in national and international forums.n national and international forums.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Played a major role in getting NABL accreditation & ICMR approval for COVID-19 Diagnosis at MGM Medical College Central Laboratory.
Seminar/Workshop/Orientation Programme Organized.
Conducted 30+ workshops/seminars on interdisciplinary research, IPR, and Industry-Academia innovative practices during the last three years.

PATENTS (04)- 03 GRANTED 01 PUBLISHED:

Patent No: Application No: 201721023124 – Sensor-Based Inflatable Device.
Patent No: 415484 – Micro-trench-based biochip device for screening of infectious diseases.
Published No: 98915 – Design patents for Custom-built Electrophoresis system.
Application No: 201721023794 – A Biological Safety Cabinet and A Kit Thereof.

COPYRIGHTS 40 +

BOOKS & CHAPTERS:

Books:

Himanshu Gupta, Mansee Thakur, Dipty Singh. Reproductive Toxicity Assessment of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles. 2018 (ISBN: 978-61-383399-4-6).
Antimicrobial Resistance: Underlying Mechanisms and Therapeutic Approaches. Editors: Kumar, V., Shriram, V., Paul A, Thakur M. Springer Link (ISBN: 978-981-16-3119-).

Chapters:

Thakur M, Poojary S, Thakur KS, Kumar V. Antimicrobial Potentials of Zinc and Iron Oxide Nanoparticles. In Nano-Strategies for Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance 2022 (pp. 353-368). Springer, Cham.
Gupta H, Kadam N, Patil S, Thakur M. Homeopathy as a Nanomedicine: A Scientific Approach. In Engineered Nanomaterials for Innovative Therapies and Biomedicine 2022 (pp. 405-424). Springer, Cham.
Niharika Swain, Rashmi Hosalkar, Mansee Thakur, Antony Herold Prabhu. Hallmarks of Cancer: Its Concept and Critique. Microbes and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. 2022. 55-68.
Niharika Swain, Jay Gopal Ray, Rashmi Hosalkar, Mansee Thakur, Kapil Singh Thakur. Role of Inflammation and Infection in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Microbes and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. 2022. 69-74.
Navalsing PY, Kumar SV, Vinod SA, Harapriya K, Kapil TM. Development of Low-Cost PCR Product Detection System for Screening and Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases. In Techno-Societal 2020 2021 (pp. 923-933). Springer, Cham.
Thakur M, Poojary S, Swain N. Green Synthesis of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles and Its Biomedical Applications. Nanotechnology Applications in Health and Environmental Sciences. 2021:83-109.
Patil Y, Thakur M. Development and Validation of Indigenously Developed DNA Detection System for M. tuberculosis. International Journal on Emerging Technologies 11(3): 182-187. 2020.
Swain N, Routray S, Hosalkar RM, Iyer J, Thakur M. Keratin. In: Encyclopedia of Signaling Molecules. Springer New York; 2018. p. 1–8.
Pai G, Thakur M, Kar H, Joshi DS. Validation of In-House PCR Using IS6110 for Detection of M. tuberculosis and Its Comparison with ZN Staining, Cultures, and RT-PCR Kit Methods. In Techno-Societal 2016, International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Societal Applications 2016 Dec 20 (pp. 599-609). Springer, Cham.
Kulkarni S, Abraham PS, Mohanty N, Kadam NN, Thakur M. Sustainable Raft-Based Hydroponic System for Growing Spinach and Coriander. In Techno-Societal 2016, International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Societal Applications 2016 Dec 20 (pp. 117-125). Springer, Cham.

PUBLICATIONS-50 +

Philip ST, Thimmapuram J, Gupta H, Fatima TH, Rahate S, Yeram N, Thakur K, Thakur M. (2023). An Experimental Prospective Study on Effectiveness of Brief Heartfulness-Based Start ‘U’p Program on Anxiety and Perceived Stress in Allied Health Students. Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU, May 1.
Pathak C, Vaidya FU, Waghela BN, Jaiswara PK, Gupta VK, Kumar A, Rajendran BK, Ranjan K. (2023). Insights of Endocytosis Signaling in Health and Disease. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(3), 2971.
Bhide R, Madasu D, Patil P, Dayal N, Koppaka O, Ather S, Thakur M. (2023). Formulation, Characterization and In Vitro Evaluation of ProShine MBTMGMIHS Herbal Sunscreen Cream Containing Flower Extract. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, 16(3), 1309-1313.
Panikar SA, Sharma S, Sureshkumar K, Dubey S, Thakur MK. (2023). Associative Role of Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase and Thymidylate Synthase 6bp del Gene Polymorphism in Preterm Delivery. MGM Journal of Medical Sciences, 10(1), 77.
Gupta H, Kadam N, Patil S, Thakur M. (2022). Homeopathy as a Nanomedicine: A Scientific Approach. In Engineered Nanomaterials for Innovative Therapies and Biomedicine (pp. 405-424). Springer, Cham.
Kini V, Awachar S, Dekate K, Thakur M, Walekar S, Choudhari S. (2022). Evaluation of Immune Expression of Stat3 as Early Event for Cellular Alteration in Tobacco-Stressed Oral Mucosa. International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences, 11(1), 216-227.
Badodekar N, Mishra S, Telang G, Chougule S, Bennur D, Thakur M, Vyas N. (2022). Angiogenic Potential and Its Modifying Interventions in Dental Pulp Stem Cells: A Systematic Review. Regenerative Engineering and Translational Medicine, Aug 8, 1-31.
Mistry K, Sardar SD, Alim H, Patel N, Thakur M, Jabbarova D, Ali A, Philip ST, Thimmapuram J, Gupta H, Fatima TH, Rahate S, Yeram N, Thakur K, Thakur M. (2023). An Experimental Prospective Study on Effectiveness of Brief Heartfulness-Based Start ‘U’p Program on Anxiety and Perceived Stress in Allied Health Students. Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU, May.
Pathak C, Vaidya FU, Waghela BN, Jaiswara PK, Gupta VK, Kumar A, Rajendran BK, Ranjan K. (2023). Insights of Endocytosis Signaling in Health and Disease. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(3), 2971.
Bhide R, Madasu D, Patil P, Dayal N, Koppaka O, Ather S, Thakur M. (2023). Formulation, Characterization and In Vitro Evaluation of ProShine MBTMGMIHS Herbal Sunscreen Cream Containing Flower Extract. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, 16(3), 1309-1313.
Panikar SA, Sharma S, Sureshkumar K, Dubey S, Thakur MK. (2023). Associative Role of Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase and Thymidylate Synthase 6bp del Gene Polymorphism in Preterm Delivery. MGM Journal of Medical Sciences, 10(1), 77.
Gupta H, Kadam N, Patil S, Thakur M. (2022). Homeopathy as a Nanomedicine: A Scientific Approach. In Engineered Nanomaterials for Innovative Therapies and Biomedicine (pp. 405-424). Springer, Cham.
Kini V, Awachar S, Dekate K, Thakur M, Walekar S, Choudhari S. (2022). Evaluation of Immune Expression of Stat3 as Early Event for Cellular Alteration in Tobacco-Stressed Oral Mucosa. International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences, 11(1), 216-227.
Badodekar N, Mishra S, Telang G, Chougule S, Bennur D, Thakur M, Vyas N. (2022). Angiogenic Potential and Its Modifying Interventions in Dental Pulp Stem Cells: A Systematic Review. Regenerative Engineering and Translational Medicine, Aug 8, 1-31.
Mistry K, Sardar SD, Alim H, Patel N, Thakur M, Jabbarova D, Ali A. (2022). Plant-Based Proteins: Sustainable Alternatives. Plant Science Today, 9(4), 820-828.
Jadhav SR, Thakur M, Gupta H. (2022). Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Mushroom Extract and Its Toxicity Assessment in Zebrafish Embryos. Vegetos, Oct 1, 1-8.
Dekate K, Barpande S, Tupkari J, Thakur M, Swain N. (2022). Identification of Genetic Instability in Peripheral Blood Lymphocytes of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients Assessed by Comet Assay. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology: JOMFP, 26(2), 284.
Swain N, Thakur M, Pathak J, Patel S, Hosalkar R, Ghaisas S. (2022). Altered Immunoexpression of SOX2, OCT4, and Nanog in the Normal-Appearing Oral Mucosa of Tobacco Users. Dental and Medical Problems, 59(3), 389-395.
Jadhav S, Waingankar P, Thakur M. (2022). Community Mapping of COVID-19 Cases Admitted from April to June 2020 at a Tertiary Health Care Hospital in Raigad District, Maharashtra, India. MGM Journal of Medical Sciences, 9(2), 177.
Babar P, Samant S, Thakur M. (2022). Isolation of Stenotrophomonas pavanii DSM 25135(T) from Textile Effluent and Bioremediation of Carcinogenic Dye Basic Fuchsin in Free Cell vs. Immobilized Cell System. IJEP, 42(1), 25-32.
21. Jadhav SR, Thakur M, Gupta H. Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using mushroom extract and its toxicity assessement in zebrafish embryos. Vegetos. 2022 Oct 1:1-8.
22. Dekate K, Barpande S, Tupkari J, Thakur M, Swain N. Identification of genetic instability in peripheral blood lymphocyte of oral squamous cell carcinoma patients assess by comet assay. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology: JOMFP. 2022 Apr;26(2):284.

Dr. Chandramani Pathak, Professor, Ph.D. (Biochemistry); M.Sc. Biotechnology
E-mail: cmpathak@mgmuhs.com
Mobile No: +91-8140169410

H Index: 20
i10 Index: 34
Citations: 1184
Cumulative Impact factor of publications: 225
Google Scholar: Google Scholar Profile
Scopus ID:: 57220389783

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

21 Years (15 years Post Ph.D.)

Research Interests:

Cancer Biology, Diabetes, Programmed Cell death Signaling in Cancer, Nanoparticle based Drug delivery, Oxidative stress, Pain & Inflammation, and Molecular basis of diseases i.e., Cancer, Sepsis, Diabetes, Osteoporosis and Cardiovascular etc

HONOURS/AWARDS:

2022 INSO Outstanding Scientist Award
2017 Excellence in Research Award
2011 DST Young Scientist Award
2010 DBT Rapid Grant for Young Investigator
2008 Dr. D.S. Kothari,UGC Postdoctoral Fellowship Award
2004 ICMR-Senior Research Fellowship Award

RESEARCH GRANTS:

Deciphering the role of FADD and HMGB1 in subset to the regulation of NLRP3 inflammasome and cell proliferation in context to anti-cancer drug resistance (2017-2020), Principal Investigator, funded by SERB, Gov of India Rs. 37.33 Lakhs.
Study the ubiquitination of FADD and cFLIP and their response on cell death, survival and inflammatory signaling in cancer. (2015-2019), Principal Investigator, funded by DBT, Gov of India Rs. 25.00 Lakhs.
Study the role of cFLIP in apoptosis and autophagic signaling by NF-kB pathway in cancer. (2014-2018), Principal Investigator, funded by GSBTM, Gov of Gujarat, Rs. 15.86 Lakhs.
Investigating the functional relationship of RAGE in cancer and special focusing to its regulation by SiRNA. Principal Investigator, (2012-2015) funded by DST, Gov of India Rs. 20.30 Lakhs.
Targeting the mitochondria dependent and independent apoptotic signaling by Nanoparticulate drug to induce apoptosis in cancer cells. (2011-2015), Principal Investigator, funded by DBT, Gov of India Rs. 53.37 Lakhs.
Unrevealing the cross talk between inflammation and apoptosis: Focusing on regulation of inflammatory mediators and apoptosis in cancer. (2010-2014), Principal Investigator, funded by DBT, Gov of India Rs. 25.26 Lakhs.

PUBLICATIONS:

Pathak, C.; Vaidya, F.U.; Waghela, B.N.; Jaiswara, P.K.; Gupta, V.K.; Kumar, A.; Rajendran, B.K.; Ranjan, K. Insights of Endocytosis Signaling in Health and Disease. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24, 2971. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24032971 (IF 6.2)
Patel H.S., Shaikh S.J., Ray D., Aswal V.K., Vaidya F., Pathak C., Varade D., Rahdar A., Sharma R.K. (2022) Structural transitions in mixed Phosphatidylcholine/Pluronic micellar systems and their in vitro therapeutic evaluation for poorly water-soluble drug. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 364 (120003) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120003 (IF 6.1)
Rawat, S.G., Tiwari, R.K., Jaiswara, P.K., Gupta V.K., Sonker P., Vishvakarma N.K., Kumar S., Pathak C., Gautam V. & Kumar A. (2022) Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor sildenafil potentiates the antitumor activity of cisplatin by ROS-mediated apoptosis: a role of deregulated glucose metabolism. Apoptosis. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10495-022-01741-0 (IF 5.5)
Singh S., Kishore D., Singh R.K., Pathak C., Ranjan K. (2022) Higher BCG-induced trained immunity prevalence predicts protection from COVID-19: Implications for ongoing BCG trials. Clinical and Translational Discovery, https://doi.org/10.1002/ctd2.60
Patel HS, Shaikh SJ, Ray D, Aswal VK, Vaidya F, Pathak C, Sharma RK. (2022) Formulation, Solubilization, and In Vitro Characterization of Quercetin-Incorporated Mixed Micelles of PEO-PPO-PEO Block Copolymers. Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 194(1):445-463 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12010-021-03691-w (IF 3.0)
Varma R.R., Vaidya, F.U., Pathak, C., Dhaduk, M.P., Dabhi, R.A., Bhatt, B.S., & Patel, M.N. (2021) Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, computational and biological evaluation of organometallic Re(I) complexes with 5-(2-butyl-5-chloro-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-1,3-diaryl- 4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole, Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 109005, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inoche.2021.109005 (IF 3.4)
Pansuriya, V. B., Kapadiya, K. M., Rathod, S. L., Prajapati, U. B., Vavaiya, B. M., Padariya, J. B., Vaidya, F. U., Pathak, C., & Parekh, H. M. (2021) Anti-Cancer Activity of Gabapentin and Chiral Amino Acids-Based Hybrid-Peptides against MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cell-Line, Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 33(46A), 431-446. https://doi.org/10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i46A32886 (IF 5.5)
Kanthecha, D. N., Bhatt, B. S., Patel, M. N., Vaidya, F. U., & Pathak, C. (2022). DNA interaction, anticancer, cytotoxicity and genotoxicity studies with potential pyrazine-bipyrazole dinuclear µ-oxo bridged Au(III) complexes. Molecular Diversity, 26(4):2085-2101 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11030-021-10317-0 (IF 3.3)
Pursuwani, B. H., Bhatt, B. S., Raval, D. B., Thakkar, V. R., Sharma, J., Pathak, C., & Patel, M. N. (2021). Synthesis, characterization, and biological applications of pyrazole moiety bearing osmium (IV) complexes. Nucleosides, Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids, 40(6), 593-618. https://doi.org/10.1080/15257770.2021.1921795 (IF 1.4)
Parmar, M.P., Waghela B.N., Vaidya F.U., Pathak C., Parmar, D.V. (2021). “Evaluation of Antimitotic Activity of Herbal Extracts Using Plant-Based Model Systems and Their Cytotoxic Potential against Human Colon Carcinoma Cells”, Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, 17(6):1483-1490 doi:10.4103/jcrt.JCRT_853_19. (Impact Factor: 1.3)
Varma, R. R., Pandya, J. G., Vaidya, F. U., Pathak, C., Dabhi, R. A., Dhaduk, M. P., Bhatt, B.S., Patel, M. N. (2021). DNA interaction, anticancer, antibacterial, ROS and lipid peroxidation studies of quinoxaline-based organometallic re(I) carbonyls. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1240 doi:10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.130529 (Impact Factor: 3.8)
Waghela, B. N., Vaidya, F. U., & Pathak, C. (2021). Upregulation of NOX-2 and Nrf-2 promotes 5-fluorouracil resistance of human colon carcinoma (HCT-116) cells. Biochemistry (Moscow), 86(3), 262-274. doi:10.1134/S0006297921030044 (Impact Factor: 2.8)
Waghela, B. N., Vaidya, F. U., Agrawal, Y., Santra, M. K., Mishra, V., & Pathak, C. (2021). Molecular insights of NADPH oxidases and its pathological consequences. Cell Biochemistry and Function, 39(2), 218-234. doi:10.1002/cbf.3589. (Impact Factor: 3.9)
Gandhi, D. H., Vaidya, F. U., Pathak, C., Patel, T. N., & Bhatt, B. S. (2022). Mechanistic insight of cell anti-proliferative activity of fluoroquinolone drug-based cu (II) complexes. Molecular Diversity, 26, 869–878; doi:10.1007/s11030-021-10199-2 (Impact Factor: 3.3)
Pursuwani, B. H., Bhatt, B. S., Vaidya, F. U., Pathak, C., & Patel, M. N. (2021). Fluorescence, DNA interaction and cytotoxicity studies of 4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazol-1-yl moiety based os (IV) compounds: Synthesis, characterization, and biological evaluation. Journal of Fluorescence, 31(2), 349-362. doi:10.1007/s10895-020-02657- (Impact Factor: 2.5)
Varma, R. R., Pandya, J. G., Sharma, J., Pathak, C., & Patel, M. N. (2021). DNA interaction, in vivo and in vitro cytotoxicity, reactive oxygen species, lipid peroxidation of –N, S donor re(I) metal complexes. Molecular Diversity, 25(2), 687-699. doi:10.1007/s11030-020-10040-2. (Impact Factor: 3.3)
Jaiswara, P. K., Gupta, V. K., Sonker, P., Rawat, S. G., Tiwari, R. K., Pathak, C., Kumar, S., Kumar, A. (2021). Nimbolide induces cell death in T lymphoma cells: Implication of altered apoptosis and glucose metabolism. Environmental Toxicology, 36(4), 628-641. doi:10.1002/tox.23067 (Impact Factor: 4.1)
Waghela, B. N., Vaidya, F. U., Ranjan, K., Chhipa, A. S., Tiwari, B. S., & Pathak, C. (2021). AGE-RAGE synergy influences programmed cell death signaling to promote cancer. Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 476(2), 585-598. doi:10.1007/s11010-020-03928-y. (Impact Factor: 3.8)
Pursuwani, B. H., Bhatt, B. S., Vaidya, F. U., Pathak, C., & Patel, M. N. (2021). Tetrazolo[1,5-a] quinoline moiety-based os (IV) complexes: DNA binding/cleavage, bacteriostatic and photocytotoxicity assay. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 39(8), 2894-2903. doi:10.1080/07391102.2020.1756912. (Impact Factor: 4.1)
20. Bhatt, B. S., Gandhi, D. H., Vaidya, F. U., Pathak, C. , & Patel, M. N. (2021). Cell apoptosis induced by ciprofloxacin based cu(II) complexes: Cytotoxicity, SOD mimic and antibacterial studies. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 39(12), 4555-4562. doi:10.1080/07391102.2020.1776641. (Impact Factor: 3.3)
Ranjan, K., Waghela, B. N., Vaidya, F. U., & Pathak, C. (2020). Cell-penetrable peptide-conjugated FADD induces apoptosis and regulates inflammatory signaling in cancer cells. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 21(18), 1-20. doi:10.3390/ijms21186890. (Impact Factor: 5.6)
Vaidya, F. U., Sufiyan Chhipa, A., Mishra, V., Gupta, V. K., Rawat, S. G., Kumar, A., & Pathak, C. (2020). Molecular and cellular paradigms of multidrug resistance in cancer. Cancer Reports, doi:10.1002/cnr2.1291 (Impact Factor: Awaiting)
Pursuwani, B. H., Bhatt, B. S., Vaidya, F. U., Pathak, C., & Patel, M. N. (2020). Synthesis, characterization, and biological evaluation of osmium (IV) pyrazole carbothioamide complexes. Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds, 42 (6):2991-3007 doi:10.1080/10406638.2020.1852581. (Impact Factor: 2.1)
Varma, R. R., Pandya, J. G., Vaidya, F. U., Pathak, C. , Bhatt, B. S., & Patel, M. N. (2020). Biological activities of pyrazoline-indole based re(I) carbonyls: DNA interaction, antibacterial, anticancer, ROS production, lipid peroxidation, in vivo and in vitro cytotoxicity studies. Chemico-Biological Interactions, 330 doi:10.1016/j.cbi.2020.109231. (Impact Factor: 5.1)
Varma, R. R., Pandya, J. G., Vaidya, F. U., Pathak, C., Bhatt, B. S., & Patel, M. N. (2020). Synthesis, characterization, and biological application of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine based organometallic re(I) complexes. Acta Chimica Slovenica, 67(3), 957-969. doi:10.17344/acsi.2020.6017 (Impact Factor: 1.7)
Waghela B.N., Vaidya F.U., Gaurav Dave, & Pathak C., (2020). Inhibition of NADPH oxidase activity augments 5-fluorouracil mediated cell Death in human colon carcinoma cells, Int. J. Adv. Res. 8(07), 865-874.
27. Priyadarshi, K., Shirsath, K., Waghela, N. B., Sharma, A., Kumar, A., & Pathak, C. (2020). Surface modified PAMAM Dendrimers with Gallic acid inhibits, cell proliferation cell migration and inflammatory response to augments apoptotic cell death in human colon carcinoma cells. Journal of Biomolecular Structure & Dynamics, 39: 6853-6869 https://doi.org/10.1080/07391102.2020.1802344 (Impact Factor: 3.3)
Patel, N. J., Bhatt, B. S., Vekariya, P. A., Vaidya, F. U., Pathak, C., Pandya, J., & Patel, M. N. (2020). Synthesis, characterization, structural-activity relationship, and biomolecular interaction studies of heteroleptic pd (II) complexes with acetyl pyridine scaffold. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1221 doi:10.1016/j.molstruc.2020.128802 (Impact Factor: 3.8)
Pursuwani, B. H., Bhatt, B. S., Vaidya, F. U., Pathak, C., & Patel, M. N. (2020). Oxadiazole based os(IV) compounds as potential DNA intercalator and cytotoxic agents. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 119 doi:10.1016/j.inoche.2020.108070 (Impact Factor: 3.4)
Doshi, P., Bhargava, P., Singh, V., Pathak, C., Joshi, C., & Joshi, M. (2020). Escherichia coli strain engineering for enhanced production of serratiopeptidase for therapeutic applications. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 160, 1050-1060. DOI (Impact Factor: 8.0)
Kanthecha, D. N., Bhatt, B. S., Patel, M. N., Raval, D. B., Thakkar, V. R., Vaidya, F. U., & Pathak, C. (2020). Bipyrazole based novel bimetallic µ-oxo bridged au (III) complexes as potent DNA intercalative, genotoxic, anticancer, antibacterial, and cytotoxic agents. Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 30(12), 5085-5099. DOI (Impact Factor: 3.5)
Rao, T.S., Mustfa, S.A., Pathak, C., & Ranjan, K. (2019). Cancer Immunotherapy: Future prospective with wide therapeutic spectrum. Cancer Sci Res Open Access, 6(2): 1-8. DOI
Kulkarni P.G., Shah N., Waghela B.N., Pathak C.M., Pappachan A. (2019). Leishmania donovani adenylate kinase 2a prevents ATP-mediated cell cytolysis in macrophages. Parasitology International, 72:101929. DOI (Impact Factor: 2.1)
Manglani, K., Vijayan, V., Pathak, C., Khandelwal, M., Singh, P., Chellappa, S., Yadav, V.K., Surolia, A., Gupta, S. (2019). Development and characterization of supramolecular calcitonin assembly and assessment of its interactions with the bone remodeling process. Bone, 122, 123-135. DOI (Impact Factor: 4.6)
Mishra, V., & Pathak, C. (2019). Human toll-like receptor 4 (hTLR4): Structural and functional dynamics in cancer. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 122, 425-451. DOI (Impact Factor: 8.0)
Vaidya, F. U., Sharma, R., Shaikh, S., Ray, D., Aswal, V. K., & Pathak, C. (2019). Pluronic micelles encapsulated Curcumin manifests apoptotic cell death and inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokines in Human breast adenocarcinoma cells. Cancer Reports, 2:1-e1133. DOI (Impact Factor: Awaiting)
Mishra, V., & Pathak, C. (2019). Structural insights into pharmacophore assisted in silico identification of protein-protein interaction inhibitors for inhibition of human Toll-like receptor 4 – myeloid differentiation factor-2 (hTLR4−MD-2) complex. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics. 37:1968-1991 DOI (Impact Factor: 3.3)
Patel, S., Waghela, B., Shah, K., Vaidya, F., Mirza, S., Patel, S., Pathak C., & Rawal, R. (2018). Silibinin, A Natural Blend in Polytherapy Formulation for Targeting Cd44v6 Expressing Colon Cancer Stem Cells. Scientific Reports, 8(1):16985. DOI (Impact Factor: 4.9)
Pandey, S. S., Singh, S., Pathak, C., & Tiwari, B. S. (2018). Programmed Cell Death: A Process of Death for Survival” – How Far Terminology Pertinent for Cell Death in Unicellular Organisms. Journal of Cell Death, 11:1-4. DOI
Lunagariya, M. V., Thakor, K. P., Waghela, B. N., Pathak, C., & Patel, M. N. (2018). Design, synthesis, pharmacological evaluation, and DNA interaction studies of binuclear pt (II) complexes with pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine scaffold. Applied Organometallic Chemistry, 3232 (4) e4222. DOI (Impact Factor: 4.1)
Lunagariya, M. V., Thakor, K. P., Varma, R. R., Waghela, B. N., Pathak, C., & Patel, M. N. (2018). Synthesis, characterization, and biological application of 5-quinoline 1,3,5-trisubstituted pyrazole based platinum (II) complexes. MedChemComm, 9(2), 282-298. DOI (Impact Factor: 4.1)
Lunagariya, M. V., Thakor, K. P., Waghela, B. N., Vaidya, F. U., Pathak, C., & Patel, M. N. (2018). Design, synthesis, MTT assay, DNA interaction studies of platinum (II) complexes. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 36(1), 14-31. DOI (Impact Factor: 3.3)
Kumar, M., Ranjan, K., Singh, V., Pathak, C., Pappachan, A., & Singh, D. D. (2017). Hydrophilic Acylated Surface Protein A (HASPA) of Leishmania donovani: Expression, purification, and Biophysico-Chemical Characterization. Protein J. 36(4):343-351. DOI (Impact Factor: 3.0)
Ranjan, K., & Pathak, C. (2016). Expression of FADD and cFLIPL balances mitochondrial integrity and redox signaling to substantiate apoptotic cell death. Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry 422(1-2):135-150. DOI (Impact Factor: 3.8)
Ranjan, K., & Pathak, C. (2016). FADD regulates NF-κB activation and promotes ubiquitination of cFLIPL to induce apoptosis. Scientific Reports. 6:22787. DOI (Impact Factor: 4.9)
Ranjan, K., & Pathak, C. (2016). Expression of cFLIPL determines the basal interaction of Bcl-2 with Beclin-1 and regulates p53 dependent ubiquitination of Beclin-1 during autophagic stress. Journal of Cellular Biochemistry, 117(8):1757-1768. DOI (Impact Factor: 4.4)
Dhumale, S. S., Waghela, B. N., & Pathak, C. (2015). Quercetin protects necrotic insult and promotes apoptosis by attenuating the expression of RAGE and its ligand HMGB1 in human breast adenocarcinoma cells. IUBMB Life, 67(5):361-73. DOI (Impact Factor: 4.7)
Waghela, B. N., Sharma, A., Dhumale, S., Pandey, S. M., & Pathak, C. (2015). Curcumin conjugated with PLGA potentiates sustainability, anti-proliferative activity, and apoptosis in human colon carcinoma cells. PLoS ONE, 10(2) e0117526. DOI (Impact Factor: 3.7)
Pathak, C., Ranjan Singh, R., Yadav, S., Kapoor, N., Raina, V., Gupta, S., & Surolia, A. (2014). Evaluation of Benzothiophene carboxamides as analgesics and anti-inflammatory agents. IUBMB Life, 66(3), 201-211. DOI (Impact Factor: 4.7)
Ranjan, K., Sharma, A., Surolia, A., & Pathak, C. (2014). Regulation of HA14-1 mediated oxidative stress, toxic response, and autophagy by curcumin to enhance apoptotic activity in human embryonic kidney cells. BioFactors, 40(1), 157-169. DOI (Impact Factor: 6.4)
Ranjan, K., Surolia, A., & Pathak, C. (2012). Apoptotic potential of Fas-associated death domain on regulation of cell death regulatory protein cFLIP and death receptor mediated apoptosis in HEK 293T cells. Journal of Cell Communication and Signaling, 6(3), 155-168. DOI (Impact Factor: 5.9)
Vinayak, M., & Pathak, C. (2010). Queuosine modification of tRNA: Its divergent role in cellular machinery. Bioscience Reports, 30(2), 135-148. DOI (Impact Factor: 3.9)
Pathak, C., Jaiswal, Y. K., & Vinayak, M. (2008). Queuine promotes antioxidant defence system by activating cellular antioxidant enzyme activities in cancer. Bioscience Reports, 28(2), 73-81. DOI (Impact Factor: 3.9)
Pathak, C., Jaiswal, Y. K., & Vinayak, M. (2008). Modulation in the activity of lactate dehydrogenase and level of c-myc and c-fos by modified base queuine in cancer. Cancer Biology and Therapy, 7(1), 85-91. DOI (Impact Factor: 4.8)
Pathak, C., Jaiswal, Y. K., & Vinayak, M. (2008). Queuine mediated inhibition in phosphorylation of tyrosine phosphoproteins in cancer. Molecular Biology Reports, 35(3), 369-374. DOI (Impact Factor: 2.7)
Pathak, C., Jaiswal, Y. K., & Vinayak, M. (2007). Possible involvement of queuine in regulation of cell proliferation. BioFactors, 29(4), 159-173. DOI (Impact Factor: 6.4)
Pathak, C., Jaiswal, Y. K., & Vinayak, M. (2005). Hypomodification of transfer RNA in cancer with respect to queuosine. RNA Biology, 2(4), 143-148. DOI (Impact Factor: 4.7)
Pathak, C., & Vinayak, M. (2005). Modulation of lactate dehydrogenase isozymes by modified base queuine. Molecular Biology Reports, 32(3), 191-196. DOI (Impact Factor: 2.7)

PATENTS:

1. Pathak C., Mishra V., Tiwari S., Waghela B.N., Vaidya F.U., Kapoor N., Kumar D.; “Novel Caffeic Acid Analogsas Toll-like receptor 4 Antagonists” Indian patent filed, 27th Sept 2019. Application No. 201921039249
2. Surolia A., Pathak C., Kapoor N., Raina V., Gupta S. (2013) Benzothiophene Carboxamide compounds, composition, and applications thereof. Application No.1646/DEL/2010 A; Date of filing of Application: 14/07/2010; Publication Date: 18/10/2013; The Patent Office Journal 42/2013.

BOOK CHAPTERS:

1. Pathak C., Vaidya F.U., Waghela B.N., Chhipa A.S., Tiwari, B.S. & Ranjan K. (2021) Advanced glycation end products mediated oxidative stress and regulated cell death signalling in cancer; Sajal Chakrborty (Eds) Handbook of Oxidative Stress in Cancer: Mechanistic Aspects. 535-550, Springer-Nature, DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-4501-6_44-1, ISBN 978-981-15-4501-6
2. Vaidya F.U., Chhipa A.S., Sagar N., Pathak C. (2020) Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Can Fuel Cancer. In: Maurya P., Dua K. (eds) Role of Oxidative Stress in Pathophysiology of Diseases. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-1568-2_14. ISBN: 978-981-15-1567-5
3. Pathak C, Vaidya F.U. & Pandey, S.M. (2019) Mechanism for Development of Nanobased Drug Delivery System. In Mohapatra et al. (Eds) Applications of Targeted Nano Drugs and Delivery Systems Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery: A volume in Micro and Nano Technologies. Elsevier, https://doi.org/10.1016/C2017-0-00274-4; ISBN 978-0-12-814029-1.
4. Maurya, V. K., Kumar, D., Pathak, C., & Tiwari, B. S. (2018) Involvement of Reactive Species of Oxygen and Nitrogen in Triggering Programmed Cell Death in Plants. In: Vats S. (eds) Biotic and Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants. pp. 257-278, Springer, Singapore https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-9029-5_10 ISBN 978-981-10-9028-8
Sharma R.K. & Pathak C. (2014). A Novel Lamotrigine-Loaded Nanoparticles using PEO-PPO-PEO Tri-block Copolymers. Nanotechnology: Novel Perspectives and Prospects. McGrew Hill, New Delhi; 898-906 ISBN: 13:978-93-392-2109-6

Dr. Raman P. Yadav, Professor, Department of Medical Biotechnology, MGM School of Biomedical Sciences, & Technical Director, MGMIHS OMICS Research Center, MGMIHS, Navi Mumbai.

Research Interests

Drug discovery, reversal of drug resistance, biomarker and diagnostics, nanomaterials & quantum dots, nanobiotechnology, enzymology, green technology etc

Academic Background

Ph. D. (Microbiology), University of Delhi,1995
M.Sc. (Zoology), University of Delhi,1986

Profession experience

Professor in Department of Medical Biotechnology, MGM School of Biomedical Sciences, MGMIHS, Navi Mumbai (1st September 2012 - Present).
Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, MGM College of Engineering & Technology, Navi Mumbai (April 2012 - August 2012).
Chief Scientific Advisor, Goodrich Carbohydrates Ltd. Karnal, Haryana (2011).
Research Leader, Enzymology, Reliance Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. Navi Mumbai (2006 - 2010).
Research Scientist/Leader, Drug Discovery and Development, Reliance Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. Navi Mumbai (2002 - 2006).
CSIR-Senior Research Associateship (Scientists Pool Scheme), worked at National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi (1998 - 2001).
Consultant /RA, National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi (1996 - 1998).
Lecturer, Department of Microbiology, Swami Shardhanand College, University of Delhi (1994 - 1996).

Recent Selected Publications

Bela M. Agarwal, Raman P. Yadav, Sanketa D. Tambe, Chandana C. Kulkarni, & Rajani P. Mullerpatan. 2021. Evaluation of Early Knee Osteoarthritis Using Biomechanical and Biochemical Markers. Critical ReviewsTM in Biomedical Engineering, 49(6):29 - 39.
Harshita Mohanty, Samir Pachpute, Raman Yadav. 2021. Mechanism of drug resistance in bacteria: efflux pump modulation for designing of new antibiotic enhancers. Folia Microbiologica, 66(5):1-13.
Priyanka Rathod & Raman Yadav. 2021. Anti-diabesity potential of various multifunctional natural molecules. Journal of Herbal Medicine, 27(10):100430.
Priyanka Rathod, Chandana Kulkarni, Raman Yadav. 2021. Anti-diabesity principle from the seeds of Phyllanthus emblica L. Indian Drugs, 57(12):41-50.
Dr. Bharat Gupta, Dr. Raman P Yadav, Dr. Sabita M Ram, Dr. Neha Patil. 2021. Effect Of Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy On Levels Of Salivary MMP-8 In Chronic Periodontitis Patients: Systematic Review. Nat. Volatiles & Essent. Oils, 8(4):16229-16234.
Amita A Bhagit, Sveeta V Mhatre, Raman P Yadav. 2020. Proteome mediated synthesis of biocompatible green fluorescence cerium oxide quantum dots with enhanced antioxidant activity. Advanced Science, Engineering and Medicine, 12(6):831-839.
Mhatre S., Bhagit A., and Yadav R. P. 2019. Proteinaceous Pancreatic Lipase Inhibitor from the Seed of Litchi chinensis. Food Technology and Biotechnology, 57(1):113-118.
Rinkey Shahu, Priyanka Rathod, Chandana Kulkarni, Raman Yadav. 2018. Pancreatic lipase inhibitory and antioxidant activity of methanolic extract of florets of Aster species. Indian Drugs, 55(12):60-68.
Abhijit Naik, Saurabh Shrivastava, Naheed Abidi, Raman Yadav, Prachi Shah, Yash Gala. 2018. Study of tear proteins for possible biomarker in primary open-angle glaucoma. J of Clinical Ophthalmology and Research, 6(2):66-70.
Mhatre S., Bhagit A., and Yadav R. P. 2017. In vitro studies of some edible spices on pancreatic lipase inhibitory activity. Indian Drugs, 54:62-68.

Patents (Granted)

Patent Number No. 325554, granted on 22nd November 2019 - Quantum dot powered IP-10 antibody-based kit for latent TB and TB antigen. Yadav, Raman Prasad, Kadam, Sudhirchandra Nanasaheb, Kadam, Nitin Nanasaheb, Bhagit, Amita Anant. MGM Institute of Health Sciences, Sector -1, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai-410209, Maharashtra, India.
United States Patent (Patent No.: US 7355,055 B2), April 8, 2008 - Compounds for treatment of lipase-mediated disease. Upadhyay Shakti, Yadav Raman, Vijay Gangan & Yogesh Kanekar. Reliance Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., Maharashtra (IN).
United States Patent (Patent No.: US 7368,529 B2), May 6, 2008 - Agent and composition comprising the same for inhibiting lipases and phospholipases in body fluid, cells, and tissues. Shakti N. Upadhyay, Raman P. Yadav, Arif Ansari & Hari Narayan Rao. Reliance Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., Maharashtra (IN).
United States Patent (Patent No.: US 5856487), January 5, 1999 - Application of protoberberine alkaloid, berberine as an immunosuppressive agent. Upadhyay Shakti N. & Yadav Raman Prasad. National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi.
Indian Patent Number: 212533, 4th December 2007 - PCT International Classification Number- A61K 35/78, Formulation comprising a protein-enriched fraction obtained from a plant of Tinospora species. Shakti Nath Upadhyay, Narvula Krishnammanaidu Saraswathi, Raman Prasad Yadav. National Institute of Immunology (NII), Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067, India.

Selected awards

VIRA 2016 Distinguished Scientist Award for contribution and achievement in the field of Biotechnology, Venus International Foundation, India.
1998, AMI, “Fermentation and Food Microbiology Young Scientist Award”.39th Annual conferences of Association of Microbiologists of India, Mangalore.

Recognitions

Adjunct Professor (Honorary) (2021 - Present), Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, Elite Status and Center of Excellence, Govt. of Maharashtra, Public Funded University, India.
Former Member, Biotechnology Task Force (2011-12), PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi.
Member, Academic Council, MGMIHS, Navi Mumbai.
Member, Ethical Committee for Research on Human Subjects, MGMIHS, Navi Mumbai.
Member, Editorial Review Board, MGM Journal of Medical Sciences.
Ph.D. Guide (Medical Biotechnology, Molecular Biology), MGMIHS, Navi Mumbai.

Other responsibilities

Director, MGMIHS Incubation and Innovation Center, MGMIHS, Navi Mumbai.
Technical Director, MGM Central Research Laboratory, MGM Medical College & Hospital/MGMIHS, Navi Mumbai.
Head of Department, M.Sc. Molecular Biology, MGM School of Biomedical Sciences, MGMIHS, Navi Mumbai.
Convener, Institutions Innovation Council (IIC), MGMIHS, Navi Mumbai (Established as per the norms of Innovation Cell, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India during IIC Calendar year 2019-20).

Location: MGMIHS OMICS Research Center,1st floor, MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai
Research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Raman_Yadav4
Google Scholar: Dr. Raman Yadav
LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/dr-raman-p-yadav-8062b8b5

Dr. Himanshu R Gupta, Associate Professor, department of Biotechnology
Linkedin Profile - linkedin.com/in/himanshurgupta
Orcid Id - https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2354-9314

AFFILIATIONS:

ZEBCOG-Zebrafish Centre of Excellence, MGMIHS

SCEINTIFIC PROFILE:

Associate professor in the department of Medical Biotechnology at MGM school of Biomedical sciences, which is a constituent unit of Mahatma Gandhi Missions Institute of Health Sciences, Navi Mumbai.
• Long term interests are in Molecular research and research in the field of Genetics. My research focuses on developmental genetics related to Zebrafish (danio rerio). Hold a graduate degree from Mumbai University and Post graduate degree and doctoral degree from the Mahatma Gandhi Missions Institute of Health Sciences, Navi Mumbai in Medical Genetics. PhD topic was “Studies On The Mechanism Of Action Of Homeopathic Drugs On Osteoporosis In Zebra Fish Model”.

DEVELOPMENTAL EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES:

Expertise in subjects like Molecular Biology, Analytical Instrumentation, Recombinant DNA Technology, Immunology & Immunogenetics, Bioinformatics, Clinical, Developmental and Environmental Genetics, Research Methodology, and Scientific Writing.
Worked for about 4 years on a BRNS (Board of Research in Nuclear Science - a BARC division) sponsored project as a research fellow.
Actively engaged as a faculty for Postgraduate and Ph.D. scholars.
Involved in basic research using Zebrafish as an animal model, taking up various projects and training programs on Zebrafish.
Undergone several trainings and faculty developmental programs in Zebrafish and Molecular techniques in addition to academic trainings.

PROJECTS /EXTRAMURAL FUNDING:

Training Programme on Zebrafish in Biomedical Research and Drug Development” from Department of Health Research (DHR-ICMR) under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for Rs. 44 Lakhs

PATENT

Joint patent holder for published patent entiled “A Biological Safety Cabinet And A Kit Thereof” numbered 201721023794

COPYRIGHTS PUBLISHED:

16 published
07 applied

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS:

Hingu B, Sake S, Gupta H, Vyas N, Thakur KS, Thakur M. Study on the phytochemical, antioxidant and in vitro anticancer activity on root extract of Simarouba glauca DC. Plant Science Today. 2023.
Philip ST, Thimmapuram J, Gupta H, Fatima TH, Rahate S, Yeram N, Thakur K, Thakur M. An Experimental Prospective Study on Effectiveness of Brief Heartfulness-Based Start ‘U’p Program on Anxiety and Perceived Stress in Allied Health Students. Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU. 2023 May 1.
Jadhav SR, Thakur M, Gupta H. Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using mushroom extract and its toxicity assessment in zebrafish embryos. Vegetos. 2023 Mar;36(1):119-26.
Chapter Published - Gupta H, Kadam N, Patil S, Thakur M. Homeopathy as a Nanomedicine: A Scientific Approach. InEngineered Nanomaterials for Innovative Therapies and Biomedicine. 2022 Feb 21 (pp. 405-424). Cham: Springer International Publishing.
A. K. Agrawal, M. Thakur, H. Gupta, B. Singh, P. Singhai, V. K. Suri, Y. S. Kashyap, and M. Shukla. Feasibility of osteoporosis studies in zebrafish model using SR-microCT. AIP Conference Proceedings. 2020;2265: 030033.
Thakur K, Mol PM, Gawhankar M, Gupta H, Patil P, Thakur M. Physicochemical characterization and antimicrobial properties of Mahamanjishthadi kadhafi: An Ayurvedic formulation. Annals of Phytomedicine. 2020;9(1):78-90.
Himanshu G, Mansee T. Evaluation of homeopathic drugs on glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) zebrafish model. Asian Journal of Bio Science. 2018;13(1):32-8.
Gupta H, Singh D, Vanage G, Joshi DS, Thakur M. Evaluation of histopathological and ultrastructural changes in the testicular cells of Wistar rats post chronic exposure to gold nanoparticles. 2018.
Book Published - Reproductive Toxicity Assessment of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing (2018-03-09), ISBN-13: 978-613-8-33994-6, ISBN-10: 6138339940.
Gupta HR, Patil Y, Singh D, Thakur M. Embryonic Zebrafish Model - A Well-Established Method for Rapidly Assessing the Toxicity of Homeopathic Drugs: Toxicity Evaluation of Homeopathic Drugs Using Zebrafish Embryo Model. Journal of Pharmacopuncture. 2016 Dec;19(4):319.
International Conference paper presented in the year 2016 at the Techno Societal Conference, Pandharpur.
Thakur M, Gupta H, Singh D, Mohanty IR, Maheswari U, Vanage G, Joshi DS. Histopathological and ultrastructural effects of nanoparticles on rat testis following 90 days (Chronic study) of repeated oral administration. Journal of Nanobiotechnology. 2014 Oct;12(1):1-3.

STUDENTS GUIDED FOR MSC DISSERTATIONS:

26 students

CONSULTANCY / EXTERNAL STUDENTS TRAINED IN ZEBRAFISH:

2021-22 – 04 nos of students - Revenue generated – Rs. 19,500/-
2022-23 – 24 nos of students – Revenue generated – Rs. 1,12,500 /-
2023-24 – 05 nos of students (April to June ‘23) – Rs. 25,000/-

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• 1998 to 2010 – Have an experience of more than 12 years in International Shipping Industry where I have worked as Client Support and Export Documentation Manager in companies like - Hapag Lloyd, German Express & Forbes Patvolk.

Dr Priyanka Pareek, Associate Professor, HOD department of clinical Nutrition, MGM School of Biomedical sciences, MGMIHS, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai.
Holds B.Sc Honours, M.Sc and PhD in Foods and Nutrition from Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology,Udaipur.
UGC NET qualified.
Completed post graduate diploma in Epidemiology, PHFI, Delhi.
Additional accomplished certificate in Exercise sports and Nutrition from Weningnen University,Netherlands.

Professional experience:

More than ten years of Academics, Research, and Clinical experience.
Expertise in Medical Nutrition Therapy, Community Nutrition, Maternal, and Child Nutrition.
Actively engaged as a faculty for MBBS, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Paramedics, and Nutrition students.
Recognized guide for PG Dissertations and PhD theses.
Active member of different organizations like NSI, IDA, and IAPEN.
Actively involved in research. Worked as a Senior Research Fellow at the National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, for one year in the Biophysics Division under the Head of the Department, Dr. K. Madhavan Nair, PhD, FAMS, FAPAS, Scientist F.
Providing services as a member of the Board of Studies, Institutional Scientific Committee, and Institutional Ethical Committee.
Contributing as an external examiner for different universities in Mumbai and other cities.

PROJECTS/Extramural funds:

Received grants from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and Department of Health Research (DHR-ICMR) worth ₹1 Cr.
Copyrights: 17 Published.

Recent publications:

Priyanka Pareek, Aparna Thorat, Chethana Chandrasekar, Poonam Khanna, Rashmi Kulkarni. Development and Validation of a Micronutrients Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Questionnaire for Adolescents Using Psychometric Analysis. Cureus, 2024 Jul 29;16(7):e65628. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.65628
Chandrasekar, Chethana; Pareek, Priyanka; Thorat, Aparna; Khanna, Poonam; Kulkarni, Rashmi. Development and Validation of Iron Deficiency Anemia-Related Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Questionnaire for Adolescents: A Psychometric Analysis. International Journal of Nutrition, Pharmacology, Neurological Diseases, 15(1):p 100-105, January-March 2025. DOI: 10.4103/ijnpnd.ijnpnd_172_24
Pareek P, Thorat A, Jain M. Impact of Nutrition Education on Nutritional Status and Quality of Life of Hemodialysis Patients. Pakistan Heart Journal, 2023 Dec 3;56(3):1128-36.
Priyanka Pareek, Prapti Gandhi, Aparna Thorat, Poonam Khanna. Dietary Diversity and Associated Factors Among College-Going Students. The Romanian Journal of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, Vol. 30 No. 4 (2023): Issue 4/2023.
Association of Premenstrual Syndrome with Adiposity and Nutrient Intake Among Young Indian Women. International Journal of Women’s Health, 2022; 14: 665–675.

Dr. Neelam Yeram Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Biochemistry, MGM School of Biomedical Sciences, Navi Mumbai

Experience:

9 years of experience in Academics, Research and Clinical laboratory.

Recognitions:

Biochemistry Coordinator for MLT and Allied Health Programs, MGM SBS and MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai
1st Year B.Sc. AHS Course Coordinator, MGMSBS, MGMIHS
Board of Studies (BOS) member, MGMSBS, MGMIHS
National Service Scheme (NSS) Program Officer, MGM SBS, MGMIHS, NM
Member of Internal Audit Squad Committee, MGM SBS, NM
Member of Bioethics Unit, MGMIHS, MGM University, Navi Mumbai
Incharge – Internal Quality Assurance Cell (Criteria 2), MGM SBS, NM
PG Guide, MGM SBS, NM
Faculty Coordinator, Aarambh, Student Wellness Club, MGM HIS

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Medical Biochemistry from Grant Govt. Medical College & Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai under Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik.
M.Sc. in Biochemistry from Seth G. S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai.
B.Sc. in Chemistry (Major) from University of Mumbai.
Research Trainee at Haffkine’s Institute of Training, Research and Testing, Parel, Mumbai.

Additional Qualification:

UGC Malaviya Mission – Teacher’s Training Program, University of Mumbai
Basic Course in Biomedical Research – ICMR and NIE
Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research – NIH, Department of Health and Human Services, USA
Principles of Clinical Pharmacology - NIH, Department of Health and Human Services, USA
MS-CIT, Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education
Basic Course in Teacher's Training Programme for Allied Health Science Professionals, Medical Education Unit, MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai

Research Interest:

Neuro-biochemistry and Biomarker studies in Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease and Mental Health Disorders.

Resource Person:

St. Joseph’s High School and Jr. College, Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai
Mahatma Education Society’s Pillai Education Fair 2022 at Dr. VMK Pillai’s College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Panvel
D. Y. Patil University, Belapur, Navi Mumbai

Awards:

1st Prize for Oral and Poster Presentation at 14th Maharashtra State Inter-University Avishkar Research Convention: 2019-2020, organized by Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, 2020.
2nd Prize for Poster Presentation at 23rd National Conference of Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India at IMA Kerala Doctor’s Club, Trivandrum, 2019.

Research Publications:

18 Research Publications in National / International journals

• Pooja Singh, Veronique Nicolai, Yogesh Patil, Neelam Yeram, Bhusan Bhukte, Kapil Thakur, Mitesh Thakker, Haresh Mehta and Mansee K. Thakur. Designing, Validation, and Feasibility Analysis of Integrated Approach of Heartfulness Meditation and Yoga Protocol (IAHFNM & YP) for Hypertensive Participants. Cardiovascular Therapeutics. 2024, Article ID 9289232, pg. no. 9.
• Sanjana Philip, Jayaram Thimmapuram, Himanshu Gupta, Tahreem Fatima Hussain, Subodh Rahate, Neelam Yeram, Kapil Thakur and Mansee Thakur. An Experimental Prospective Study on Effectiveness of Brief Heartfulness-Based Start ‘U’p Program on Anxiety and Perceived Stress in Allied Health Students. Journal of Health and Allied Sciences. 2022. ISSN 2582-4287.
• Neelam Yeram, Shubhangi Dalvi, Ranjit Mankeshwar, Vinayak Patil, Vinayak Kale, Kamlesh Jagiasi, Leela Abichandani. Relationship Between Cortisol, Interleukin 6 And Homocysteine In Alzheimer’s Disease. Qatar Medical Journal. 2021:33.
• Neelam Yeram, Shubhangi Dalvi, Vinayak Patil, Vinayak Kale, Kamlesh Jagiasi and Leela Abichandani. Effect of Donepezil and Vitamin B12 supplement on Serum Thyroid Profile in Alzheimer’s Disease. International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal. 13(2): 1-8, 2019; Article no. INDJ.53644.
• Neelam Yeram, Shubhangi Dalvi, Vinayak Patil, Vinayak Kale, Kamlesh Jagiasi and Leela Abichandani. Homocysteine Lowering Effect of Donepezil and Vitamin B12 Supplement in Alzheimer’s Disease. International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies. 2019; 3(12): 220-225.
• Shubhangi M. Dalvi, Chandrakiran D. Hathial, Neelam Yeram, Mayuri Nalavade, Vinayak W. Patil. Study of Oxidative Stress and C-Reactive Protein in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2019; 7(10): 3751-3755.
• Shubhangi M. Dalvi, Neelam Yeram, Mayuri Nalavade, Vinayak W. Patil. Effect of Oxidative Stress on Lipid Profile in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies. Volume 3, Issue 8; August: 2019; Page No. 227-232.
• Shubhangi M. Dalvi, Nagsen N. Ramraje, Vinayak W. Patil, Neelam Yeram, Priti Meshram. Study of Thyroid Profile in Pulmonary Tuberculosis. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research. 2019; 8(9): 849-856.
• Shubhangi M. Dalvi, Chandrakiran D. Hathial, Neelam Yeram, Mayuri Nalavade, Vinayak W. Patil. Correlation of Oxidative Stress with Lipoprotein A in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Galore International Journal of Health Sciences and Research. 2019; 4(3): 66-70.
• Shubhangi M. Dalvi, Vinayak W. Patil, Nagsen N. Ramraje, Neelam Yeram, Priti Meshram. Study of Vitamins in Pulmonary Tuberculosis. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2019; 7(9): 3329-3336.
• Shubhangi Dalvi, Nagsen Ramraje, Vinayak W. Patil, Neelam Yeram. Study of Cytokines and Oxidative Stress Parameters in Pulmonary Tuberculosis. International Journal of Current Advanced Research, 2019, 08(03), pp.18037-18041.
• Mrinalini Sanjeev Patwardhan, Shubhangi Mahesh Dalvi, Vinayak W. Patil, Neelam Yeram, Sanjeev Patwardhan. Effect of Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seeds Treatment on Oxidative Stress in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine. 2019; 7(1): 38-51.
• Shubhangi Dalvi, Nagsen Ramraje, Vinayak Patil, Rohit Hegde, Neelam Yeram. Study of Neurotransmitters in Pulmonary Tuberculosis. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 2019; Volume 8, Issue 4, 716-722.
• Shubhangi M. Dalvi, Mrinalini S. Patwardhan, Neelam Yeram, Vinayak W. Patil, Sanjeev Y. Patwardhan. Evaluation of Biochemical Markers in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus With Adjunct Therapy of Fenugreek Seed Aqueous Extract. Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies 2019; 7(1): 109-113.
• Rashmi V. Bhivapure, Mukund B. Tayade, Shubhangi M. Dalvi, Neelam Yeram, Vinayak W. Patil. Study of Oxidative Stress in Ovarian Cancer. Medical Science Pulse. 2018; 12, 4-8.
• Mrinalini S. Patwardhan, Vinayak W. Patil, Sanjeev Y. Patwardhan, Shubhangi M. Dalvi, Neelam Yeram. Biochemical Evaluation of Trigonnella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract in Metabolic Syndrome. Galore International Journal of Health Sciences and Research. Vol.3; Issue: 3; July-Sept. 2018.
• Rashmi V. Bhivapure, Shubhangi M. Dalvi, Neelam Yeram, Vinayak W. Patil And L. G. Abichandani. Study of Prostate Specific Antigen, Alkaline Phosphatase and Vitamin B12 in Prostate Cancer. International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review. 22(2): 1-7, 2018; Article no. IJBCRR.42394.
• Shubhangi Dalvi, Nagsen N. Ramraje, Vinayak W. Patil, Rohit Hegde, Neelam Yeram. Study of IL-6 and Vitamin D3 in Patients of Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Indian Journal of Tuberculosis, 2019; 66: 337 – 345.

Contact:

Email ID: neelam@mgmsbsnm.edu.in
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5527-1647
Scopus ID: 57202959302
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-neelam-y-9101a8211/
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Neelam-Yeram?ev=prf_overview
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Ciei8MYAAAAJ&hl=en

Dr. Anamika Mahesh Chalwadi, Assistant Professor

Research Interests:

General Microbiology, Medical Microbiology.

Academic Background:

PhD in Medical Microbiology, Mahatma Gandhi Mission Medical College (Kamothe), Navi Mumbai.
PG Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.
EMBA (Marketing).
Master of Science (Microbiology).
Bachelor of Science (Microbiology).

Other qualification:

MSCIT (Computer Basic knowledge, Word, Excel, Power point & Internet).

• Professional Experience: Total 15 years’ experience. 7 years Academic and Teaching & 8 years (Pharmaceutical, Stem cell & Academics) Mahatma Gandhi Mission Institute of Health Sciences

Assistant Professor & B.Sc MLT Coordinator (B.Sc MLT from 2019 till date). Coordinating four departments (Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry & IHBT) for lectures, practicals, postings, exams, scheduling, timetables, and rotations.
Teaching Multidisciplinary subject "Introduction to Quality & Patient Safety" to First-Year B.Sc Allied Health students.
Teaching Microbiology, Immunology, and Serology to 2nd & 3rd-year B.Sc MLT students (both theory and practical) and overseeing 4th-year internships.
Teaching Microbiology to 2nd-year Physiotherapy students (SOP & MUHS).
Conducting Microbiology lectures and practicals for 2nd-year MBBS (Semester 4) students and internal exam practicals.
Teaching Blood Transfusion & Blood Bank subjects to B.Sc OTAT & B.Sc PT students.
Serving as Paper Setter, Moderator, and Examiner for Microbiology, Immunology, Serology, and "Introduction to Quality & Patient Safety".
Incharge of Criteria VII in NAAC for MGM SBS since 2019.
Board of Studies Member for Microbiology (MGMSBS)
Former Trained National Service Scheme (NSS) Program Officer of MGM School of Biomedical Sciences. Since Sept 2019 to Oct 2022.
Conducted 7 days camp in Gadeshwar village in COVID-19 pandemic. Done full village survey & also motivated villagers for COVID-19 vaccination, done nukkad natak.
Conducted many Blood donation camp, celebrated International day, National Day, Many Health days like World TB day, World Deworming day, World Health Day, No Tabaco Day & all students took pledge, Road safety Day, World Environment Day, World First Aid Day, Organized NSS day, Participated in Walkathon, Marathon with other organization like Taloja MIDC pollution free awareness, Participated in Pulse Polio Immunization Camp, Nutrition week etc.
Cultural committee Head of MGM School of Biomedical Science.
Done Hospital posting in Microbiology lab in MGM Central Lab (Kamothe).

ITM Institute of Health Sciences - Lecturer (Sep 2018 to June 2019)

Teaching Microbiology, Immunology, and Serology to Second-Year MLT students (both theory and practical).

Conducting Hematology practicals for First-Year MLT students.

Guiding Third-Year MLT students for their projects and overseeing their presentations.

Setting question papers for Microbiology, Immunology and Serology, Hematology, Histopathology, and Biochemistry.

REELABS PVT LTD (Stem Cell Banking & Therapy)

Sales & Marketing Executive and Trainer (Nov 2013 to Jan 2016).

CIPLA LTD (Critical Care Division - ICU)

Business Development Officer (Aug 2009 to June 2011).

LUPIN LTD (Respira Division)

Business Development Officer (July 2007 to Aug 2009).

PUBLICATIONS:

1. Prevalence of Drug Resistance pattern in Bacterial isolates of endotracheal secretion from Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in COVID-19 Suspected Patients (Journal of Chemical Health Risks www.jchr.org JCHR (2023) 13(4), 906-912| ISSN:2251-6727- DOI: https://doi.org/10.52783/jchr.v13.i4.947)
2. Identification and Characterization of Carbapenem-Resistant Organisms in Ventilator Associated Pneumonia from clinical isolates and direct clinical samples by Molecular Methods. (Pak Heart J 2023;56(03) ISSN: 0048-2706 (Print), ISSN: 2227-9199 (Online)

Awards & Achievements

2nd Prize in oral presentation organized by Yenepoya University, Bangalore.

Rewarded Distinction certificate in Critical Care Division (CIPLA Ltd).

Achievement award from Respira Division (LUPIN Ltd).

2nd Prize in Project Competition (Chemistry) at VES College.

3rd Prize in Poster Competition (Microbiology) at VES College.

Former trained NSS Program Officer.

Reviewer of manuscripts for Medical Case Reports of iMedPub Ltd journals.

Resource Person:

: Chief Guest in Annual day of St. Joseph Convent School and junior college.

• Email id

(provided by institute): anamikachalwadi@mgmsbsnm.edu.in

CAREER OBJECTIVES:

Dedicated to work in the field of visual rehabilitation, aiming to enhance the quality of life in visually impaired person through integrated approach and transitional research. Keen to contribute towards an organization's success through teamwork, better task understanding and execution skills.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:

Ph.D. Optometry (Pursuing)
M.OPTOMETRY
B.OPTOMETRY

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Working as Tutor, Department of Optometry, MGMSBS, NM from past 1 year

CONFERENCE AND WEBINAR:

Attended “Vision by design 2019” conference
Attended CME (ROP/CVI) held at Bombay hospital and medical research center, Mumbai (2020)
Attended 93rd session of OOLS (2021)
Attended 94th session of OOLS (2021)
Attended 7th session of TWOP Webinar (2021)
Attended CME (Retinoblastoma Awareness Week) held at SRCC children's hospital (2022)
Attended IVI ResMeet'22 (2022)
Attended IVI's Studometry 22 (2022)
Attended OCI “From case report to publication” webinar (2022)
Attended 12th National Optometry Conference (2022)
Attended ASCON 2023
Attended FDP on NEP2020

COURSE:

“Paediatric and cortical vision impairment” conducted by Sushant University and Narayana Nethralaya (2021)

AWARD:

Participated in IOA 2020 Eye Quiz Competition and secured first place
Participated in 12th National Optometry Conference and secured first place in the National Quiz
Participated in ASCON 2023 Poster Competition and was selected in 10 best posters

Email ID:

misbakhan@mgmsbsnm.edu.in

Dr. Sanjana T. Philip, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Biotechnology, MGMSBS

Research Interest:

Immunological Biomarkers, Microbiology, Stress Biology, Oxidative stress.

Academic Background:

Ph.D. Medical Biotechnology	January 2025	MGM Institute of Health Sciences, Navi Mumbai
M.Sc. Microbiology	2017-2019	St. Xavier’s Autonomous College, Mumbai
B.Sc. Microbiology	2014-2017	St. Xavier’s Autonomous College, Mumbai
H.Sc.	2014	Kendriya Vidyalaya ONGC, Panvel
S.Sc.	2012	Kendriya Vidyalaya ONGC, Panvel

Professional Experience:

•2025-PresentAssistant Professor	Department of Medical Biotechnology	MGMSBS
•2019-2024Tutor	MGMIHS	Navi Mumba

Recent Publications:

Philip ST, Thimmapuram J, Gupta H, Fatima TH, Rahate S, Yeram N, Thakur K, Thakur M. An Experimental Prospective Study on Effectiveness of Brief Heartfulness-Based Start ‘U’p Program on Anxiety and Perceived Stress in Allied Health Students. Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU. 2023 May 1.
Thakur M, Patil Y, Philip ST, Hamdule T, Thimmapuram J, Vyas N, Thakur K. Impact of Heartfulness meditation practice on anxiety, perceived stress, well-being, and telomere length. Frontiers in Psychology. 2023 Jun 5;14:1158760.
Patil Y, Sabbu K, Iyer RB, Philip ST, Nadhar AA, Thakur KS, Kadu P, Thakur M, Patil Sr Y, Iyer R. Effect of Heartfulness Meditation on Oxidative Stress and Mindfulness in Healthy Participants. Cureus. 2024 Jun 23;16(6).
Philip, S.T. et al. Exploring Perceived Stress Among Clinical & Non-clinical Students in Mumbai: A Cross-Sectional Study from India. African Journal of Biological Sciences. 2024; 6(5), pp. 5856–5870.
DOI: 10.33472/AFJBS.6.5.2024.
Book chapter titled “Improving Mental Health and Well-being through Meditation” has been accepted for publication in Indian Knowledge System: Viksit Bharat 2047.

ACHIEVEMENTS/CERTIFICATES/ AWARDS:

1. Honours Programme–
a. Lecture course in Astrobiology
b. Antimicrobial activities of spices and plant extracts
c. Plasmid isolation d. Animal Tissue Culture (Workshop)
e. International Patenting Rights: Lecture series
2. Deserving Student of Microbiology- Prema Arya Memorial Scholarship (2015- 2016)
3. Honours Programme– International Patenting Rights: Lecture series(2016-2017)
4. Deserving Post Graduate Student of Microbiology- Vibha & Bhalchandra Dave Trust Fund & Scholarship (2016- 2017)
5. Best Scientific Poster Award- in Scientific Poster Competition- “Anveshan 2022”, organized by the Association of Indian Universitiesin collaboration with Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET), Chennai.
6. Award of Excellence for Presentation at the International Conference on “Integrative Approach to Health & Wellbeing” organized by Heartfulness Institute, Hyderabad-2022
7. Best Paper Award at “Wellcon-2023” organized by ITM Business School, Kharghar.
8. 3rd Prize for Oral Presentation in “Two Days International Conference on Connecting Innovations in Biotechnology for Human Welfare” organized by Changu Kana Thakur College, Panvel, India.
9. Best Presenter Prize (cash prize) for Oral and Poster Presentation at the national conference on “Modern and Traditional Approaches in Pharmacotherapeutics in Neuroscience and Mental Health (MATHANAM-2024)” held at NIMHANS, Bengaluru, held from 4-6 th October, 2024

Dr. Partha Protim Hazarika, Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Health Informatics

Research Interest:

• Implementation of various Information technology tools to improve efficiency of a healthcare setting
• Designing medical decision support systems (using inputs/opinions from domain specialists) using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Application of Machine learning (ML) and AI in clinico-biological research, including digital image processing and predictive model designing for precision medicine

Academic Background:

• PhD (Medical Informatics) Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan
• Advanced Diploma in Bioinformatics (ADB) Rajiv Gandhi Institute of IT & Biotechnology, Pune, India
• Master of Computer Application (MCA) Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, India

Professional Experience:

Current:
• Assistant Professor & Head, Dept. of Health Informatics
School of Biomedical Sciences MGM Institute of Health Sciences, MGM Educational Campus, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra)

• Visiting Faculty, Department of Health Information Management,
Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal, Karnataka, India

Past:
• Assistant Professor, Department of Health Information Management,
Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP) Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal, Karnataka, India

• Scientific Officer
Advanced Centre for Treatment Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC),
Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai, India

• Researcher Software Engineer
Systems Biology Research Centre (SBRC)
Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology(GIST),
Gwangju, South Korea

• Consultant, IT Infrastructure Group
3i- Infotech Consultancy Services Ltd, Vashi,
Navi Mumbai, India

• Project Trainee
Sun Microsystems, Bangalore, India

Recent Publications:

• Hazarika PP, Torikai K, Noguchi R, Saito Y. Efficiency of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification Device) Positioning System for Cancer Patients in a Heavy Ion Center (Accepted for publication in the Journal of Medical Systems, Springer Nature (Impact Factor: 3.072).
• Kamath R, Reshmi B, Hazarika PP. IJCM_272A: Development of a Framework for Health Information Exchange and Interoperability in a group of Teaching Hospitals: A Qualitative Study. Indian J Community Med. 2024 Apr;49(Suppl 1):S79. doi: 10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_abstract272. PMCID: PMC11155904.
• Saxena, Tanmay; Quazi, Anam; Hazarika, Partha Protim; Reshmi, Bhageerathy; Singhal, Deepika; Quazi, Zaheer. IJCM_421A : The Lazy-Eye-Scope: A Low-Cost Screening Tool for Early Detection of Amblyopia in Toddlers. Indian Journal of Community Medicine 49(Suppl 1):p S120-S121, April 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_abstract421
• Hazarika PP, Torikai K, Noguchi R, Saito Y. Analysis of the Stay Time of Patients in Gunma University Heavy Ion Medical Center (GHMC) Using RFID Technology. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2019 Aug 21;264:1767-1768. doi: 10.3233/SHTI190638. PMID: 31438334.

Awards & Recognition:

• Grant from JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) during PhD

Mrs. Sangeeta Choudhary, Tutor and Coordinator, Masters in Hospital Administration and Masters of Public Health

Career Objectives:

An experienced hospital administration professional with expertise in hospital processes and NABH accreditation standards. Passionate about teaching and sharing knowledge in healthcare management. Committed to fostering excellence in hospital management and accreditation education.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Hospital Administration (Pursuing)
• Masters in Hospital Administration
• BSc. Nursing
• Diploma in Applied Nutrition and Dietetics (DAND)

Conferences/Workshop Attended:

Attended State Level MHIAPSMIPHACON 2024.
Attended an International Patient Safety Conference and presented a poster on “Deep Learning as a key to Understanding Rare Diseases: A Literature Review”.
Attended SAKCON conference 2024.
Attended one-day conference on “Guidelines on closure of non-conformities (NCs) of NABH”.
Attended three-day Conference and Workshop “AHSCON-2020” organised by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore and participated in the poster presentation on the topic “Time and motion study for nurses in a tertiary care hospital.”

Projects:

Thesis Topic (Ongoing): Effect of selected rare diseases on individuals and social security services in a Tertiary care hospital, Raigad District, Maharashtra.
Dissertation Project (2020): Time and Motion study for nurses in a tertiary care hospital.
Dissertation Project (2017): Effects of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding Dengue fever among selected Junior college students of Navi Mumbai.

Work Experience:

One year of academic experience

Email Id:

Sangeetachoudhary@mgmsbsnm.edu.in

Dr. Bahubali Shripal Nagaonkar, Faculty and Coordinator MHA, MPH, SBS Clinical UG and PG Courses School of Biomedical Sciences.

Research interests –

Approved PG Guide for MHA
Approved PhD Guide for MHA
Qualified in PhD under Department of Community Medicine, KEM Hospital, Mumbai

Academic background

MBBS – December 1980 from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad
M.D. (Anesthesiology) – November 1989 from Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Ph.D. in Preventive and Social Medicine – Awarded by MUHS Nashik in June 2020
D.I.T. – November 1999, CDAC
MS-CIT – April 2003, MKCL

Professional experience

Nature of duties/Role	Institute / Organization	From date (DD/MM/YY)	To date (DD/MM/YY)
Medical Officer Cl 2	PHC LimbgaonNanded	12.03.82	14.09.82
Medical Officer Cl 2	PHCDaheliTandaNanded	15.09.82	26-06-1986
Medical Officer Cl 2	PHC BarahaliNanded.	30-06-1986	15-02-1988.
Deputation For MD	Dr VM Medical College Solapur	15-02-1988	09-01-1990
Medical Officer Cl 2	GOVT Maternity Home Ulhasnagar 4	16-01-1990	06-04-1990
Medical Officer Cl 2	Central Hospital Ulhasnagar 3	06-04-1990	31-01-1994
Medical Superintendent Class 1	Rural Hospital Pen Dist Raigad	03-02-1994	03-05-2000
R.M.O. (Clinical) Class 1	Dist Hospital AlibagRaigad.	03-05-2000	30.10.2005
Assistant Director	Directorate of Health Services	31.10.2005	16.06.14
Charge of Deputy Director Hospitals State level out of above	Directorate of Health Services	21.01.2009	16.06.2014
Assistant Director Rajeev Gandhi JeevandayeeArogyaYojna	Rajeev Gandhi JeevandayeeArogyaYojna Society	17.06.14	07.07.15
Civil Surgeon Raigad	District Hospital Alibag	08.07.15	15.10.16
Assistant Director Rajeev Gandhi JeevandayeeArogyaYojna	State Health Assurance Society	17.10.16	31.05.21
Chief Medical Consultant 1 State Health Assurance Society – On contract basis	State Health Assurance Society	10.06.21	29.05.23

Recent publications

Topic	Place	Date
Public Private Partnership and its Management Inputs	Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS) Pune	04.05.12
Workshop on Emergency Obstetric Care	District Hospital Alibag	18.10.02

Articles in International Index Journals

Topic	Year	Name of Journal
Management inputs for strengthening health System through public private partnership with reference to National Rural Health Mission	Jan 2015	International Journal of Recent Trends in Science And Technology, ISSN 2277-2812 E-ISSN 2249-8109, Volume 13, Issue 3, 2015. Pages 642 to 648.
Management inputs for strengthening health system through public private partnership with reference to cleaning services	April 15	International J. of Healthcare and Biomedical Research , Volume: 03, Issue: 03 , April 2015 , Pages 07- 19
Strengthening of Health System through outsourcing of Non clinical services	Dec 21	Bharti Vidyapeeth Medical Journal (BVMJ) July to September 21, Pages 23 to 35.

Awards

Sr No	Award	Details
	Gold Medal	Received Gold Medal from Government of Maharashtra by Hon Minister Public Health and Family welfare for excellent work in Family Welfare programme in 83.
	Merit Prize for M.D.	Stood 1 in Merit in Shivaji university for M.D. (Anesthesiology ) in Dec 89 and won Dr. Bhojraj merit Prize through Indian Society Of Anesthesiology Solapur Branch
	First Ph.D. from Department of Community Medicine	Felicitated by Department of Community Medicine Seth GS Medical college and KEM Hospital Mumbai.
	SADM(Software for Assessment of Disability) Award by Hon CM in 2012	Received award for SADM(Software for Assessment of Disability) in 2012 by Hon CM. This software is meant for certification of percentage of disability of disabled persons. Photo attached.
	CSI Nihilant e Governance award	Accepted CSI NihilanteGovernance award on behalf of State Health Assurance Society in January 2018. Appointed as Nodal officer for presentation regarding this award.
	Silver Medal - eGovernance award from DARPG	Received Silver medal and eGovernance award from DARPG (Department of Administrative reforms and Public Grievances) in February 2018.

Recognitions

Recognitions A

Sr No	Description	Details
	Institutionalization of quality in Network hospitals	Developed 84 Clinical parameters distributed in 9 sheets for grading of Network hospitals of Rajeev Gandhi Jeevandayee Arogya Yojna. Letter of the ten Secretary 2 attached.
	Draft of Maharashtra Clinical Establishment Act	Appointed as Member Secretary of committee appointed by Public Health Department Vide GR Dated 20.12.13. Draft submitted to Government in June 14. GR attached
	Preparation of Algorithms and indicators of Pull SMS	Pull SMS initiative was started in 2012 for daily real-time reporting of clinical parameters of hospitals. I have prepared Algorithms and indicators of Pull SMS along with user manual along with KPMG. Letter of the then Additional Chief Secretary attached.
	Offline software of 35 clinical indicators	Offline software of 35 clinical indicators was prepared with help of PHFI in 2014 through Rajeev Gandhi Jeevandayee Society. Letter of the then Chief Executive Officer attached.
	Service in Tribal area	Served in difficult PHC in tribal area, i.e. PHC DaheliTandaTaluquaKinwat District Nanded from 15.09.82 to 26.06.86.
	Confidential reports	10 Confidential reports A+ during last ten years
	Epidemic Management	Managed two infective Hepatitis epidemics at Pen effectively. In the year 96 and 97. Received Certificate of appreciation from Rotary Club Pen for the same.
	Checklist for Infection Control committee meeting	Prepared Checklist for Infection Control committee meeting for Public Health Department. Certificate issued by Joint Director (Hospitals)
	Checklist for Cleaning services	Prepared Checklist for monitoring of Cleaning services of Hospitals under Public Health Department.
	IAGE	Felicitated by Indian Association of Gynecological Endocopists for Excellent work in Public Health Department in December 2017. Memento attached.
	Deputy Director (Hospitals)	Held additional Charge of Deputy Director (Hospitals) for 4 years from 2009 to 2014.
	Deputy CEO SHAS.	Held additional Charge of Deputy CEO SHAS for 1 year from 05.07.17 to 01.12.17 and 01.12.18 to 22.08.19.
	STP of Government of Maharashtra	Appointed as member for development of Standard Treatment Protocol Module of Government of Maharashtra.
	Hospital Administration Manual	Appointed as member for updation of Hospital Administration Manual of Government of Maharashtra published in Jan 2025
	CMRF (Chief Minister’s Relief Fund)	Appointed as member of CMRF Scrutiny committee by Government of Maharashtra as per GR Dated 15.09.2022
	WHO Certificate	Health Financing for Universal Health Coverage. July 2022.
	Master trainer approved by NHA	Claim Adjudication in AB-PMJAY
	Master trainer approved by NHA	ICD 11 and ICHI Module
	Trained by NHA	Field Investigation
	Trained by NHA	Medical Audit

Recognition B- Faculty in Conferences

Description	Place	From	To
Faculty	Raigad Medical Association 4th Annual Conference	31.01.98	01.02.98
Faculty	Workshop on formulation of Annual Plan for implementation of Health schemes.	21.01.12	23.01.12
Faculty	National Seminar on Hospital Management and Medicolegal systems at Symbiosis Pune.	04.05.12	05.05.12
Faculty	Trauma Care and Skill Development Workshop.	30.04.13	30.04.13
Faculty	18 th Maharashtra State Joint Conference of IAPSM and IPHA 2017.	20.01.17	21.01.17
Faculty	Raigad Medical Association - RAICON - Roha	10.02.18	10.02.18
Faculty and Chairperson	Second International Diabetes Summit Pune by Chelaram Diabetes Institute.	09.03.18	11.03.18
Faculty	Association of Medical Consultants Conference - AMCON 2018 at Hotel Lalit Mumbai	18.11.18	18.11.18
Faculty	MEDINSPIRE 2019, DY Patil Medical College Pune	16.02.19	17.02.19
Faculty	Association of Medical Consultants Conference – RamiCON Mahad	24.02.19	24.02.19
Faculty	Regional Capacity Building Workshop on Claims Adjudication	18.03.19	19.03.19
Faculty	IPHA Conference at Bharti Vidyapeeth Pune	23.09.22	24.09.22
Faculty	IPHA conference at SMBT Medical College Dhamangaon District Nashik	18.03.23	19.03.23
Chairperson	SIRCON Conference 6 and 7 December 2024	06.12.24	07.12.24

Dr. Abhijeet B. Jadhav

Ph.D. in Statistics | Gold Medalist (M.Sc.)
Assistant Professor
Department of Biostatistics
MGM School of Biomedical Sciences
MGM Institute of Health Sciences>
(Deemed University u/s 3 of UGC Act, 1956) | Grade ‘A++’
Kamothe, Navi Mumbai, India – 410 209.
Email: abhijeetjadhav@mgmsbsnm.edu.in
Mob: 9405146114

GitHub Link :

https:/github.com/abhijeetjadhav10292

LinkedIn :

www.linkedin.com/in/abhijeetjadhav04

Google Scholar ID:

https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=bT6NxGAAAAAJ

Scientific Profile:

Assistant Professor in the Department of Biostatistics at MGM School of Biomedical Sciences, a constituent unit of Mahatma Gandhi Missions Institute of Health Sciences, Navi Mumbai. His long-term research interests lie in the statistical applications in health sciences and advancing research in the field of statistics. His work primarily focuses on the analysis and applications of survival models, risk assessment, and machine learning. Presented his research findings at 05 International Conferences.
He holds a graduate degree from Shivaji University, Kolhapur, a postgraduate degree from Karnatak University, Dharwad (Gold Medalist), and a doctoral degree in Statistics from Karnatak University, Dharwad. His Ph.D. research, titled “A Study on Analysis and Applications of Survival Models”, was awarded in September 2024.

Technical Skills

Language : Python , R-Software, C Programming, Tableau
IDE : Jupyter Notebook, Anaconda, R-studio
Data Science : Machine Learning, Generative AI, Data Analytics, Data Visualization

Research Interests:

Survival Analysis, Reliability Theory, Clinical Trials, Competing Risks, Life Tables, Mortality Indices, Shock Models, Risk Assessment, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Biostatistics.

Grants and Awards:

1) First Rank (Gold Medalist, 3 Gold Medals), Department of Studies in Statistics, Karnatak University, Dharwad (2018-2019) at Master of Science level.

2) University Research Studentship (Award Number: 2022/360, dated 18-09-2022) in recognition of academic achievements and research potential.

3) Best Research Paper Presentation Award (2023), International Conference on Statistics and Data Science at Department of Statistics, Sadguru Gadge Maharaj College, Karad, Maharashtra.

Industrial Experience and Activities:

1. Bureau Veritas Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai - Data Scientist (Jan 2020 – Nov 2020) Collaborated with PwC on RPA implementation and designed business logic frameworks for data visualization. Assisted the finance team in analyzing Budget vs. Sales vs. Revenue trends.

2. Delivered an introductory lecture on Biostatistics during the MDS Orientation Program at MGM Dental College, Navi Mumbai on October 24, 2024.

3. Conducted lectures on Experimental Design, Sample Size Calculation, and Dose-Response Analysis during the Zebrafish Workshop, sponsored by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India, in December 2024.

Research Publications: (Scopus, Web of Science, UGC Care List I - 07) Presented Research findings in International Conferences - 05

1) Munoli, S. B., & Jadhav, A. (2023). ASSESSMENT OF CRUDE PROBABILITIES OF COMPETING RISKS FOR TIME TO EVENT IN SHOCK MODEL. International Journal of Agricultural & Statistical Sciences, Vol. 19, p1105. DOI: 10.59467/IJASS.2023.19.1105.

2) Munoli, S. B. and Abhijeet Jadhav (2023). ASSESSMENT OF SURVIVAL PROBABILITY OF PARALLEL SYSTEM SHOCK MODEL. Far East Journal of Theoretical Statistics, 67(3), 303-313. DOI: https://doi.org/10.17654/0972086323016.

3) Abhijeet Jadhav, Rohit R Mutkekar, S. B. Munoli (2023), Break Points in Life Table Mean Residual Life Times and Estimated Hazard Rates, International Journal of Scientific Research in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, 10(05), 07-13. DOI: http://doi.org/10.26438/ijsrmss.

4) Abhijeet Jadhav and S. B. Munoli (2023), Estimation of Survival Probability, Death Density and Hazard Rates for Cancer and Cardiovascular Patients using Mortality Indices, International Journal of Statistics and Systems, Research India Publications, 18(02), 105-118.

5) Munoli, S. B., & Jadhav, A. Reliability Assessment of Two-Component Series System Shock Model, Statistics and Applications, 22(02), 133-143.

6) Abhijeet Jadhav, S. B. Munoli (2024), Survival Probability and Mean Residual Life Times of Shock Model with Additional Risk, Reliability: Theory and Applications (RTA), 19(2(78)), 390-399.

7) Abhijeet Jadhav, S. B. Munoli and Ramesh Athe (2024), Assessment of Life Expectancy based on Mortality Experience of Circulatory System Disease Patients, Scope, 14(02).

Dr. Yogesh Navalsing Patil, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Biotechnolgy, MGM School of BiomedicalSciences, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai.

Research Interest :

Development of India Specific low cost Medical Devices for screening and diagnosis of Infectious Diseases and Exploration of alternative therapies for various human aliments.

Educational Background:

Ph.D Medical Biotechnology (2022), MGM Institute of Health Sciences, Navi Mumbai.
M.Sc Biotechnology, BAMU University, Chatrapati Sambhajinagar.
B.E Biotechnology (2015), University of Mumbai.

Work Experience:

1. Assistant Professor, (Medical Biotechology and Genetics) MGM School of Biomedical Science. January, 2023 till Present
2. Senior Tutor, (Medical Biotechology and Genetics) MGM School of Biomedical Science. 2022-2023
3. Tutor (Medical Biotechnology and Genetics) MGM School of Biomedical Sciences, 5 Years (2017 – 2022)
4. Junior Research Fellow on BRNS (DAE) Funded Project, MGM School of Biomedical Sciences, 2 Years ( 2015 – 2017)

Patents Granted:

1. Indian Patent: “SENSOR BASED INFLATABLE DEVICE” Application No.: 201721023124 Inventors: V.K.Suri, Santosh Narayan Khedkar, Indra Vijay Singh, Nakka Muralidhara Rao, /Yogesh Patil,Sudhirchandra Kadam, Mansee Thakur.
2. A BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINET AND A KIT THEREOF; ApplicationNumber 201721023794 A; Publication Date: 11/01/2019 . Inventors : V.K.Suri, Mansee Thakur, Santosh Narayan Khedkar, Nakka Muralidhara Rao, Yogesh Patil, Himanshu Gupta, Sudhirchandra Kadam, Prajyot P. Shriram, Bharadwaj S. Dogga, Harpreet Singh Chhabra, Prashant R. Chavan
3. Indian Design Patent: “BioMol Seperator” Regestration No. 318667-001 Date of Filling: 12/06/2019 Inventors: V.K.Suri, Mansee Thakur, Yogesh Patil, B.P.Ronge, P.M.Pawar.

Extramural projects received for funding:

1. Molecular Diagnostics of Infectious Diseases – Let’s analyze the nucleic acid of Pathogens. Role: Co-PI

Project Sanctioned Amount: Rs. 42, 43,950 /-
Project Duration: 5 Years
2. Consultancy Project: MP Biomedical Kit Validation. Role : Co-PI Sanction Amount: Rs. 5, 00, 000 /-

Copyrights Registered:

MGM Vacuum Dressing System (L-81497/2019)
Low Cost Indigenous DNA Detection System (L-104314/2021)
Development of FAM Probe-Based Assay for Detection of Uropathogenic E. coli on LFDS (L-96393/2020)
Development of FAM Probe-Based Assay for Detection of S. aureus on LFDS(L-93331/2020)
Development of PCR-Based Assay for Detection of Bacterial Blight of Pomegranate (L-104348/2021)
Validation Studies of Custom-Built MGM Biosafety Cabinet (L-96391/2020)
Comparative Analysis of Diagnostic Accuracy of Two Commercial COVID-19 qRT-PCR Kits (L-144249/2024)
Molecular Evaluation of Bovine Tuberculosis in Cattle (L-121933/2023)
Molecular Characterization of S. aeruginosa with Reference to Bla-SHV Gene (L-130625/2023)
Molecular Characterization of A. baumannii with Reference to Bla VIM Gene (L-131041/2023)
Study of Effect of Heartfulness Meditation Practice on Telomere Gene Expression, Emotional Wellness, Burnout, and Stress Reduction (L-131481/2023)

Publications:

Patil Y, Sabbu K, Iyer RB, Philip ST, Nadhar AA, Thakur KS, Kadu P, Thakur M, Patil Sr Y, Iyer R. Effect of Heartfulness Meditation on Oxidative Stress and Mindfulness in Healthy Participants. Cureus. 2024 Jun 23;16(6).
2. Patil Y, Thakur M, Philip ST, Hamdule T, Thimmapuram J, Vyas N, Thakur K. Impact of Heartfulness meditation practice on anxiety, perceived stress, well-being, and telomere length. Frontiers in Psychology. 2023 Jun 5;14:1158760.
3. Yogesh Patil, Vinod Suri, Aseem Suri, Harapriya Kar, Mansee Thakur. Development of Low Cost PCR Product Detection System for Screening and Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases. InTechno-Societal 2020 2021 (pp. 923-933). Springer, Cham.
4. Patil Yogesh, and Mansee Thakur. "Development and validation of indigenously developed DNA detection system for M. tuberculosis." International Journal on Emerging Technologies, 11 (13) : 182-187 (2020).
5. Singh PS, Nicolai V, Patil Y, Yeram N, Bhukte B, Thakur K, Thakker M, Mehta H, Thakur MK. Designing, Validation, and Feasibility of Integrated Approach of Heartfulness Meditation and Yoga Protocol (IAHFNM & YP) for Hypertensive Participants. Cardiovascular Therapeutics. 2024;2024(1):9289232.
6. Parihar T, Patil Y, Thakur M. Development of polymerase chain reaction based assay for diagnosisof bacterial blight of pomegranate. Journal of Advanced Scientific Research. 2021 Aug 13;2021(HBIA):05-9.
7. Kar H, Pachpute S, Patil P, Patil Y, Urhekar AD. Role of Gene Xpert in Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Tuberculosis. InTechno-Societal 2016, International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Societal Applications 2016 Dec 20 (pp. 623-627). Springer, Cham.
8. Gupta HR, Patil Y, Singh D, Thakur M. Embryonic Zebrafish Model-A Well- Established Method for Rapidly Assessing the Toxicity of Homeopathic Drugs:- Toxicity Evaluation of Homeopathic Drugs Using Zebrafish Embryo Model. Journal of Pharmacopuncture. 2016 Dec;19(4):319.
9. Shamshad Ather, Chayan Bhattacharyya, Himanshu Gupta, Yogesh Patil, Sairam Palicherla, Gauri Patil, Yasmin Khatoon, Pramodkumar Gupta, Kapil Singh Thakur, Mansee Thakur*. Exploring the neuropharmacological properties of scopoletin rich Evolvulus alsinoides extract using in-silico and in-vitro methods. American Journal of Translational Research. 2024;16(5): 2103-2121

Startups Initiated:

BioMol Seperator - Incubated under MGM Innovation and Incubation Center (Promoters – Yogesh Patil, Mansee Thakur, Tarun Parihar)
Portable Biosafety Cabinet - Incubated under MGM Innovation and Incubation Center (Promoters – Mansee Thakur, Yogesh Patil, Shaila Kotkar)
MGM Vacuum Dressing System - Incubated under MGM Innovation and Incubation Center (Promoters – Yogesh Patil, Mansee Thakur)

Area of interest for Research and Development:

Key Interest: Development & Deployment of Low cost India specific TB Detection system

Development of Low-Cost Alternate Solutions in the Field of:

Molecular Diagnostics
Molecular Biology
Molecular Immunology
Molecular Microbiology
Mammalian Cell Culture
Plant Tissue Culture

Awards Received:

1. Received Best Paper Award in the International conference on Technologies for future cities organized by Pillais college of Engineering, Navi Mumbai ( Oct 2021) in the track “Healthcare for future cities ” for the paper presented with title “Evaluation of Indigenous Detection system for detection of LAMP-Amplified Products of Mycobacterium tuberculosis”

Faculty & Staff

Teaching Faculty

Dr. Mansee Thakur

Professor & HOD

Dr. Chandramani Pathak

Professor

Dr. Raman P. Yadav

Professor

Dr. Bahubali Shripal Nagaonkar

Professor

Dr. Himanshu Gupta

Associate Professor

Dr. Priyanka Pareek

Associate Professor

Dr. Partha Protim Hazarika

Assistant Professor

Dr. Neelam Yeram

Assistant Professor

Dr. Yogesh Patil

Assistant Professor

Dr. Anamika Mahesh Chalwadi

Assistant Professor

Dr.Sanjana T. Philip

Assistant Professor

Ms. Rafiya Sangameshwari

Lecturer

Mr. Rohit I. Gupta

Lecturer

Mr. Pratik Morade

Lecturer

Ms. Tanika Chaturvedi

Lecturer

Ms. Afreen Khan

Lecturer

Mr. Amol Gole

Lecturer

Ms. Pranita Utekar

Tutor

Mrs.Sangeeta Choudhary

Tutor

Ms. Misba Khan

Tutor

Ms. Sanyogi Masurkar

Tutor

Ms. Ankita Jadhav

Tutor

Ms. Lochan Joshi

Tutor

Non-Teaching Faculty

Mrs. Supriya Pawar

Senior Clerk

Ms. Poonam Dhiraj Patil

Laboratory Technician

Ms. Kajal A. Katariya

Accountant

Mr. Vikas Pilaji Utekar

Clerk

Ms. Dipti Ankush Bhoir

Junior Clerk

Ms. Krupa Harshad Ruparel

Junior Clerk

Ms. Rutuja Karne

Technical Assistant

Mr. Mayur Ashok Harmane

Lab Attendant

Mr. Runit Arun Patil

Lab Attendant

Mr. Yellpa Nandimalla Hanmanthu

Lab Attendant

Visiting Faculty

Faculty 2021-22

Achievement of Dr (Mrs) Mansee Thakur,Professor And HOD

Dr. Mansee Thakur, Professor & HOD, Department of Medical Biotechnology, Director, MGM School of Biomedical Sciences, MGMIHS, Navi Mumbai.

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Achievements of Ms. Pranita Utekar, Tutor