Experiences

Research Interests / Specialization

Basic Research Tumor Immunomodulation
Regulation of signaling mechanism in macrophages and tumor cells.
c-Jun N-terminal Kinase (JNK)
NF-KB signaling,
Regulation of apoptosis in tumor cells
Applied Research Development of Nanoparticles for application in the field of Nanomedicine (In collaboration with, Dept. of Chemistry
University of Delhi)

Phytochemical mediated changes in epigenetic regulations in cancer cells


Professional Societies Memberships

  • Life Member, Indian Immunology Society
  • Life Member, Indian society of Cell Biology
  • Life Member, Indian National Science Congress

Students in the Lab

Earlier Ph.D. Students

Supervised

  • Developmental Biology
  • Genetics
  • Structure & function of Genes

Co Supervised

  • Dr. Nikesh Gupta (Supervisor Dr. Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Dept. of Chemistry, DU, Delhi)
  • Dr. Gurudayal Singh ( Supervisor Prof. Jagdeep Kaur, Department of Biotechnology, Punjab University, Chandigarh)

Current Ph. D. Students

  • Ms. Anupma Kumari
  • Ms. Komal Saxena
  • Ms. Punita Jain (Co Supervisor- Dr. Shweta Saran, SLS, JNU, Delhi)
  • Ms. Kavya Venkateswaran (Co Supervisor Dr. Dwarkanath, INMAS, Delhi)

Current M. Phil. Students

  • Mr. Anand Swarup Shukla
  • Mr. Manpreet Sharma
  • Mr. Roshan Kumar

Teaching Experience ( Subjects/Courses Taught)

Teaching experience in Immunology, Genetics, Cell Biology and Physiology


Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, Delhi PG June 2003 till date Subjects: Immunology, Genetics and Cyto-genetics, Epigenetics, Developmental Biology and Comparative Animal Physiology
Department of Botany, University of Delhi, Delhi PG July, 2011 till date (Only III semester)
Subjects: BOT- 308- Immunology
M.Tech Nanoscience and Nanotechnology University of Delhi PG January, 2010- July 2013
Subjects: Biology Practicals
Department of Zoology, St. Columba’s College, Hazaribagh, (Vinoba Bhave University) PG Nov. 1996 to June 2003
Subjects: Cell Biology, Genetics & Immunology
Department of Biotechnology, Ranchi University and Vinoba Bhave University (Various colleges) as Guest Lecturer UG June 2001 to June 2003
Subjects: Immunology, Animal Cell Culture, Recombinant DNA Tech.
Department of Biotechnology, BHU, Varanasi (Assisted in Practical classes in Immunology, as a Research Scholar) PG Sept. 1992 to Nov. 1996
Subjects: Animal Cell Culture,

Research Guidance (Since 2003)

Supervision of Doctoral Thesis :
  • Ph.D. awarded - 05 + 02 (as a Co-Supervisor)
  • Under progress- 05
Supervision of M.Phil. dissertations :
  • Awarded – 10
  • Under progress– 02

M.Sc. Zoology (IV- Semester) Students dissertation- on average 4-5/year since 2011

Postgraduate and undergraduate Trainees- from other universities such as BHU, JNCSR, Calcutta University, Amity University, Bundelkhand University, Banasthali, & under graduate students from various colleges of University of Delhi. (on average 4 students every year since 2004)

Public Service / University Service / Consulting Activity

  • Staff Secretary, Department of Zoology since 2011.
  • Convener/ member of Departmental committees: (at different times)
  • A. Academic Committee,
    B. Seminar, Travel & Excursion Committee,
    C. Stationary Committee,
    D. Repair Committee,
    E. CIF committee

  • Member Special Categories Addmission Enabling Committee for academic session 2013-2014
  • Treasurer-DUWA since January 2015 till date
  • Organized IIIrd Training Workshop in Drosophila Genetics for College Teachers on ‘Teaching Genetic with Drosophila’ at Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, Delhi from 2013
  • Joint Treasurer Delhi University Women’s Association (DUWA) since January 2013
  • EC Member Delhi University Women’s Association since January 2013
  • Organized National Workshop on ‘Techniques in Endocrinology’ at Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, Delhi from December 20- 28, 2012.
  • Organized IInd Training Workshop in Drosophila Genetics for College Teachers on ‘Teaching Genetic with Drosophila’ at Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, Delhi from January 28- 29, 2012
  • Member of Managing Committee EOC, University of Delhi, Delhi since October 2011
  • Organized Basic Training Workshop for College Teachers on ‘Drosophila Genetics’ at Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, Delhi from November 13- 14, 2010
  • Resident Tutor, University Hostel for Women, University of Delhi, Delhi Since May 2004 till 10-08-2010
  • Organized 30th All India Cell Biology Conference and Symposium on Molecules to Compartments: Cross-Talks and Networks, at Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, Delhi from February 2-4, 2007