Education : M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. and Post-doc
Professional experience:
Project Fellow in UGC Major Project, "Protective efficacy of Centellaasiatica L. (Apiaceae) on isoniazid induced toxicity in albino rats." [F.No. 42-595/2013(SR), dated 22.03.13] from 29.04.2013 to 31.03.2016.
Project Assistant in DBT sponsored 7th FP Indo-EU Joint Collaborative ‘FUNCFOOD’ Project “Impact of agents with potential use in functional foods on biomarkers for induction of age related diseases” from 01.09. 2011 to 31.03.2012.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore- 560102. From 23.01.2017- 25.04.17 (study leave)
DST-SERB National Postdoctoral Fellow. From 03.05.2017- 03.05.2019.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore- 560102. From 20.05.2019- present.
Publications: International publications: 13, and National publications: 2
- Ghosh K. Lipids, lipoproteins, lipid dysfunction and their role in atherosclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease. The International Journal of Analytical and Experimental Modal Analysis 2022 14(4): 1715-1732.
- Ghosh K. Vitamins and coenzymes, and their significance in metabolism. Science, Technology and Development Journal 2022 11(4): 461-468.
- Ghosh K. Structure, synthesis, function and physiological significance of opioid peptides- Enkephalins and Endorphins. Journal of Interdisciplinary Research 2022 14(4): 1365-1375.
- Manoharan S, Sharmila R, Ghosh K. Rewiring of chemically modified MAPK pathway and its downstream targets by rosmarinic acid in mice dermal cancer. Journal of Information and Computational Science (J. Inform. Comput. Sci) 2020 10 (1): 1047-1064.
- Ghosh K, Indra N. Cadmium treatment induces echinocytosis, DNA damage, inflammation, and apoptosis in cardiac tissue of albino Wistar rats. Environ Toxicol Pharmacol 2018 59:43-52.
- Chandirasegaran G, Elanchezhiyan C, Ghosh K. Effects of Berberine chloride on the liver of streptozotocin-induced diabetes in albino Wistar rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2018 99: 227-236.
- Chandirasegaran G, Elanchezhiyan C, Ghosh K, Sethupathy S. Berberine chloride ameliorates oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis in the pancreas of Streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2017 95:175-185.
- Chandirasegaran G, Elanchezhiyan C, Ghosh K, Hemalatha S. Protective role of berberine chloride on blood components in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. J Chem Pharm Res. 2017 9(3):69-73
- Ghosh K, Indra N, Jagadeesan G. The ameliorating effect of Centella asiatica ethanolic extract on liver of isoniazid intoxicated albino rats. (Proceedings of the PHYTOCONGRESS 2016 International Conference) Asian J Pharm Clin Res 2017 10(2):01-06.
- Ghosh K, Indra N, Jagadeesan G. The ameliorating effect of Centella asiatica ethanolic extract on albino rats treated with isoniazid. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol (De Gruyter) 2017 28(1):67-77.
- Chandirasegaran G, Elanchezhiyan C, Ghosh K, Sethupathy S. Efficacy of berberine chloride on hyperglycemia in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Int Res J Pharm 2016 7(9):14-18.
- Chandirasegaran G, Elanchezhiyan C, Ghosh K, Sethupathy S. Determination of antidiabetic compounds from Helicteres isora fruits by oral glucose tolerance test. J App Pharm Sci 2016 06 (02):172-174.
- Ghosh K, Indra N. Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic Potential of Centella asiatica ethanolic extract on cadmium intoxicated albino rats. Int J Recent Sci Res 2015 06(07): 5327-5332.
- Ghosh K, Indra N. Efficacy of Centella asiatica ethanolic extract on cadmium induced changes in blood haematology, hepatic and nephritic function markers in albino rats. Int J Curr Res 2015 07(07): 18283-18288.
- Ghosh K, Indra N. Phytochemistry, in vitro free radical scavenging, chelating and toxicity of Centela asiatica L. (Apiaceae) ethanolic leaf extract. Int J Pharm Sci Rev Res 2014 29(01):328-334.
- Ghosh K. Evaluating xenobiotic metabolizing enzymes, cell proliferation and apoptosis markers in epithelial ovarian cancer patients. Indian J Basic Appl Med Res 2013 8(2): 810-822
- Ghosh K. Anticancer effect of lemongrass oil and citral on cervical cancer cell lines. Phcog Commn 2013 03(04):41-48.
Conferences & Papers Presented:
- “Early detection of lung cancer: Past, present and future”. Seminar on Frontiers in cancer research, 8th February 2023, organized by Indian Academy Degree College (Autonomous), supported by DBT Star College scheme, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Poster presentation).
- “Toxic effect of potassium iodate and its reversal by asiatic acid in albino Wistar rats”, The SERB-ACS Online Research Poster Competition 2021, Life Sciences (Participated).
- “National Conference on Recent Advances in Biotechnology”, organised by CSIR-HRDG and Dept. of Biotechnology, TOCS, The Oxford College of Science, HSR Layout, Bangalore 560102, 11th and 12th October 2019 (Attended).
- “Potassium iodate intake modulates thyroid hormone levels, oxidative status and apoptosis in albino Wistar rats.” International Conference on Microscope & XXXIX Annual Meeting of Electron Microscope Society of India (EMSI-2018), 18th-20th July, 2018, jointly organised by the Electron Microscope Society of India (EMSI), in collaboration with IOP, NISER, CSIR-IMMT, IIT BBSR, ILS and CSIR-CGCRI, Bhubaneswar, India (Poster presentation).
- "The ameliorating effect of Centella asiatica ethanolic extract on liver of isoniazid intoxicated albino rats." International Conference on "Indian Traditional Medicine- A conglomeration of Ancient Knowledge and Modern Science, PHYTOCONGRESS 2016", 21st-22nd July, 2016, organized by Centre for advanced research in Indian system of medicine (CARISM), Sastra University, Thirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur 613 401, Tamil Nadu, India (Oral presentation).
- "Antiapoptotic and anti-inflammatory properties of Centella asiatica ethanolic leaf extract on cadmium intoxicated albino rat heart." and "SEM observation of erythrocytes in Wistar albino rat's liver vein." International Conference on Electron Microscopy & XXXVII Annual Meeting of Electron Microscope Society of India (EMSI-2016), 2nd-4th June, 2016, jointly organized by the Electron Microscope Society of India (EMSI) and Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221 005, Uttar Pradesh, India (Oral presentation and micrograph display).
- "Hypoglysemic and hypolipidemic effect of Centella asiatica ethabolic leaves extract on cadmium intoxicated albino rats." UGC, ICMR & MoES Sponsored National conference on "Recent trends in life science research-2016", 24th-25th March, 2016, by the Department of Zoology, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Chidambaram 608 002, Tamil Nadu, India (Oral presentation).
- "Modulatory effect of Centella asiatica on cadmium induced hematological, liver and kidney function test in rats." UGC-SAP sponsored National Seminar on "Advances in toxicology and serinanotechnology (AST-2015)", 23rd-24th July, 2015, by the Department of Zoology, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Chidambaram 608 002, Tamil Nadu, India (Oral presentation).
- "Ameliorative effect of Centella asiatica on cadmium induced toxicity in albino rats." and "SEM observation of echinocytosis in cadmium treated albino rat’s heart." International Conference on Electron Microscopy & XXXVI Annual Meeting of Electron Microscope Society of India (EMSI-2015), 8th-10th July, 2015, organized by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Trombay, Mumbai & Electron Microscope Society of India (EMSI), West Zone chapter, CIDCO Convention Centre, Vashi, Navi Mumbai 400 703, Maharashtra, India (Poster presentation and micrograph display).
- "The efficacy of Centella asiatica leaves extract on the expression levels of apoptotic markers and the ultrastructural changes in the liver of cadmium intoxicated albino rats." Presented a research paper in the Science session organized by the University on the occasion of National Science Day, 2015, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Chidambaram 608 002, Tamil Nadu, India (Poster presentation).
- "A study on the liver enzyme changes in isoniazid treated albino rats." International Conference on Herbal Medicine and Neuroendocrinology (InChMan-2014), 13th October, 2014, by the Department of Zoology, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Chidambaram 608 002, Tamil Nadu, India (Oral presentation).
- "A short study on the effect of Centella asiatica L. (Apiaceae) ethanolic extract on isoniazid induced pancreatic toxicity in albino rats." A National Summit on Recent Trends in Biosciences, BIOTRENDS 2014, 12th and 13th October, 2014, IC & SR Auditorium, IIT, Chennai 600 036, India (Oral presentation).
- "Differential expression levels of phase I & II enzymes, cell proliferation and apoptosis markers between histologically non-malignant and grade III ovarian tumour tissues: Key markers for early stage ovarian cancer detection." 1st Middle East Molecular Biology Congress & Exhibition and UAE 5th National Genetic Disease Conference, 10 CME hours awarded by the Ministry of Health - UAE, 14th-17th September, 2014, Dubai Trade Centre, Dubai, P.O. Box 9292, United Arab Emirates (Poster presentation).
- "Anticancer effect of lemongrass oil and citral emulsions on cervical cancer cell lines". International Conference on Nanotechnology (ICNT - 2013)", 25th to 26th October, 2013, organized by Haldia Regional Centre (HRC), Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE), in association with Department of Chemical Engineering, Haldia Institute of Technology, ICARE complex, HIT campus, Haldia 721 657, West Bengal, India (Oral presentation).
- “Ribosomes through X-ray crystallography.” Student’s Symposium, at National Conference on “Frontier in Medical Biotechnology” & "The 20th Annual Meeting of the Society of Biological Chemists [India], Annamalinagar Chapter", 20th February 2010, in the Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Chidambaram 608 002, Tamil Nadu, India (Oral presentation).
Seminars / Workshops/ Conferences/ FDPs Attended:
- 12th India Probiotic Symposium on “Good Microbiome, Probiotics and Good Health- The Evidence Gets Stronger”, organized by the Gut Microbiota and Probiotic Science Foundation (India) and Medanta Institute of Education and Research and Amity University, on 5th & 6th March 2022.
- One week e-Faculty Development Programme on “Recent advances and opportunities in industrial Biotechnology, organised by Department of Biotechnology, Ramaiah Institute of Technology and Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE), India, from October 4th to 9th 2021.
- “Decoding the Human Brain Activity”, at The Oxford College of Science, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, on February 18th & 19th 2021.
- “National symposium on Comprehending Cancer Participated”, at The Oxford College of Science, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, on February 4th 2021.
- “International Symposium on Discovery of Actionable Targets in Infectious Diseases”, at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), on November 26th, 2019.
- One day National Seminar on “Quality Enhancement & Sustenance in Higher Education”, supported by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), held at The Oxford College of Science, Bengaluru, on 5th July 2019.
- Extensive program on HPLC (Ref. No. AB/CF/1164/19), from Azyme Biosciences PVT. LTD., Jayanagar, Bangalore 560 069, Karnataka, India, from 18th Feb 2019 to 9th March 2019 (20 days).
- Interactive Hands-on Workshop on Scientific Writing, organised by Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education & Research (CYTER), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry, held on 31st March 2018.
- DST-PURSE Phase II Sponsored two day lecture workshop on “Biological Techniques”, organised by Department of Microbiology Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, held on 1st & 2nd March 2018.
- “Biosafety awareness seminar”, Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBSC), Bharathiar University, organised by IBSC Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, held on 27th September 2017.
- “Basic course on techniques in flow cytometry”, organized by the Centre for Cellular & Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), NCBS, Bangalore, India, held from 20th to 23rd December 2016.
- Pre-conference workshop on “Applications of Basic Cryo-TEM Techniques in Biology”, jointly organized by the Electron Microscope Society of India (EMSI) and Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Held on 30th May to 1st June 2016.
- “Science communication” workshop, organized by The Welcome Trust/DBT India Alliance, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India. Held on 11th March 2015.
- Indo-UK joint lecture workshop on "Small Molecule Discovery and Chemical Biology", organized by Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Sathyabama University, Solinganallur, Chennai 600 119, Tamil Nadu, India. Held on 4th February 2015.
- Workshop on “Electron Microscopy (Life Sciences)”, jointly organized by Electron Microscope Society of India, National Institute of Pathology (ICMR) New Delhi & University of Delhi, India. Held on 7th and 8th July 2014.
- Pre-conference workshop in “Pharmacophore Analysis and Drug designing”, Biozone Institute of Life Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Held on 10th October, 2014.
- Workshop on “microRNA biology, identification and application”, Pondicherry Centre for Biological Sciences 2014; Pondicherry, India. Held on 13th to 15th May 2014.
- National workshop on “Trends and techniques in isolation of Bio-active molecules (IBAM 2013)”, Department of Zoology, Annamalai University. Held on 31st January to 2nd February 2013.
- University sponsored “Prof. K. S. Sonachalam Memorial XXII inter-disciplinary research methodology workshop”, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India. Held on 2nd to 5th March 2012.
- UGC-SAP, DBT & CSIR Sponsored National Workshop on “Animal Cell Culture Techniques.” at Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India. Held on 13th to 15th March, 2010 and on 18th to 20th March 2011.
- National Workshop on “Recent Trends in Chronomedicine.” at Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India. Held on 6th and 7th March, 2010.
- “DNA Fingerprinting”, from DNA Research Centre, Secunderabad 500 017, Andhra Pradesh, India. Held on 5th to 14th January 2009 (10 days). (C.G.P.A. =8.8).
- “Proficiency in Industrial Enzymology”, from DNA Research Centre, Secunderabad-500 017, Andhra Pradesh, India. Held on 29th December 2008 to 7th January 2009 (10 days). (C.G.P.A. =7.9).
Recognition /Awards :
- Third prize in poster presentation at Seminar on Frontiers in cancer research, 8th February 2023, organized by Indian Academy Degree College (Autonomous), supported by DBT Star College scheme, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- First prize for best paper award for oral presentation, Phytocongress 2016, Sastra University, Thanjavur, India.
- Merit Prize for oral presentation, at Electron Microscope Society of India (EMSI) 2016, IIT-BHU, Varanasi, India.
- Third prize in poster presentation (life sciences) at Electron Microscope Society of India (EMSI) 2015, Mumbai, India.
- 1st Prize in SEM micrograph (life sciences) contest "SEM observation of echinocytosis in cadmium treated albino rat’s heart" at Electron Microscope Society of India (EMSI) 2015, Mumbai, India.
- Third prize in Poster presentation/Abstract writing in 1st Middle East Molecular Biology Congress & Exhibition and UAE 5th National Genetic Disease Conference 2014, Dubai Trade Centre, Dubai, P.O. Box 9292, United Arab Emirates.
- First prize in oral presentation BIOTRENDS 2014, A National Summit on Recent Trends in Biosciences. IC & SR Auditorium, IIT, Chennai, India.
- Ranked 1st in active interaction in scientific sessions in National Conference on Diabetes Mellitus and Cancer (DIA-CAN ’09), 2009, Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India.
Fellowship:
- DST-SERB National Postdoctoral Fellowship (03.05.2017- 03.05.2019)