Dr. Ujjawal

Contact Info
Dr. Ujjawal
+91-7889133036
Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine
Dr. Ujjawal

Assistant Professor

Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine

School of Health Sciences

Qualification

M.Sc. Biotechnology -  2004

Ph.D. (Cancer Biology) -  Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India - 2011

Experience
Teaching  and  Research Experience

Position Held

Place of Work

Start Date

End Date

Assistant Professor

Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine, 

Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab

October, 2022

Till Date

Associate Professor

Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to Be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana

October, 2021

October, 2022

Research Scientist

Department of Community Medicine & School of Public Health,

PGIMER, Chandigarh

March, 2017

August, 2021

Senior Research Officer

Genetic Centre, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh

April, 2016

March, 2017

Senior Demonstrator

Department of Experimental Medicine and Biotechnology,

PGIMER, Chandigarh

August, 2013

April, 2016

Research Associate

National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi

November, 2012

April, 2013

Research Associate

Department of Biochemistry, PGIMER, Chandigarh

June, 2011

October, 2012
 
 
Administrative Experience
 
Any Other Experience

 

Research Area

Molecular Oncology, Infertility, Epigenetics, Exposure and health effects of pesticides

Professional Affiliation

Co-Founder & President, Integrated Association of Medical, Basic & Social Scientists (IAMBSS)

Professional Recognition/Awards/Scholarships

 

Gold medal in M.Sc. Biotechnology

CSIR-JRF- June 2005, December 2005, December 2006

ICMR- JRF – July 2005, July 2008  

International Travel Award, Department of Biotechnology, EACR-22, Barcelona, Spain

International Travel Award, International Society of Nephrology, WCN - 2015, Cape Town, South Africa

International Travel Award, Indian Council of Medical Research, WCN - 2015, Cape Town, South Africa

International Travel Award, Department of Science & Technology, EACR25, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Young Investigator Award, by Malaysian Society of Interventional Radiology

Integrated Leadership Award - 2019 by Integrated association of Medical Basic and Social Scientists (IAMBSS), India

Integrity Award – 2019 by Integrated association of Medical Basic and Social Scientists (IAMBSS), India

Publications

 

  1. Sharma SK, Yadav SK*, Sharma U*, Avti P, Rana SV, Khanduja KL. Secretory phospholipase A2 (sPLA2) isozymes as potential targets in tobacco condensate-induced colon damage. Anticancer Agents Med Chem. 2023:23(4); 450-60. *Equal contribution
  2. Mohmad M, Agnihotri N, Kumar V, Sharma U, Kumar R, Kaviani S, Kumar A, Kamal R. A novel analytical, bioanalytical and theoretical approach to the platinum(II)-3-hydroxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one complex. Results in Chemistry, 2023:5; 100767
  3. Tuli HS, Kaur J, Vashishth K, Sak K, Sharma U, Choudhary R, Behl T, Singh T, Sharma S, Saini AK, Dhama K, Varol M, Sethi G. Molecular mechanisms behind ROS regulation in cancer: A balancing act between augmented tumorigenesis and cell apoptosis. Arch Toxicol 2023; 97:103–120.  
  4. Sharma U, Tuli HS, Uttam V, Choudhary R, Sharma B, Sharma U, Prakash H, Jain A.  A multifaceted approach to target Hedgehog and Hippo signaling pathways in cancer: a special focus on non-coding RNAs. Pharmacological Research 2022:186:106523 
  5. Tuli HS, Kumar A, Ramniwas S, Coudhary R, Aggarwal D, Kumar M, Sharma U, Chaturvedi Parashar N, Haque S and Sak K. Ferulic Acid: A Natural Phenol That Inhibits Neoplastic Events through Modulation of Oncogenic Signaling. Molecules 2022: 27, 7653. 
  6. Tuli HS, Rath P, Chauhan A, Sak K, Aggarwal D, Choudhary R, Sharma U, Vashishth K, Sharma S, Kumar M, Yadav V, Singh V, Yerer MB, Haque S. Luteolin, a potent anticancer compound: from chemistry to cellular interactions and synergetic perspectives. Cancers 2022:14(21): 5373. 
  7. Sharma B, Kumar A, Sharma U, Pal D, Prashar S. The potential role of gut microbiota in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus via epigenetics and inflammasome. Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders Drug Targets. 2022 
  8. Sharma B, Pal D, Sharma U*, Kumar A. Mitophagy: an emergence of new player in Alzheimer's disease. Front. Mol. Neurosci. - Brain Disease Mechanisms. 2022: 15:921908. *Corresponding Author. 
  9. Sharma A, Sharma A, Singh OP, Sharma V, Rani S, Sharma V, Sharma JK, Sharma U, Sharma B, Sharma A and Sharma AK. Comparative account of density functional studies on the electronic structure and spectroscopic properties of gallic acid and methyl gallate reveal their immense pharmacological and biological potential. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences. 2022: 13(72): 43452-62. 
  10. Sharma V, Saini P, Sheikh I, Upadhyay SK, Sharma U, Sharma B, Sharma AK. Role of plant secondary metabolites as potential anti malarial drug. International Journal of Mosquito Research. 2022: 9(3):13-22 
  11. Sharma B, Sharma AK, Sharma U*. Sporotrichosis: a comprehensive review on recent drug-based therapeutics and management. Current Dermatology Reports. 2022:1-10. 
  12. Sharma B, Chug L, Singh V, Sood M, Dhiman M, Sharma U. Effect of storage on fat hydrolysis system in pearl millet flour. AIP Conference Proceedings 2022; 2357 (1): 030016. 
  13. Vivekananda K, Sharma U*, Sharma B, Nanthini & Raina D. Respectful maternal care: need for educational interventions among maternal health care providers. ECS Transactions 2022:107 (1); 5899-5906. *Combined First Author
  14. Sharma S, Sharma U. Exosomes in cardiovascular diseases: a blessing or a sin for the mankind. Mol Cell Biochem. 2022; 477: 833-47. 
  15. Pal D, Goyal J, Sharma U, Sharma A, Prashar S, Rathi G, Sharma B, Kumar U. Mesenchymal stem cells in SARS-CoV-2 infection: A hype or hope. Life Sci. 2021; 284:119901. 
  16. Sharma H, Sharma U, Kumar S, Singh SK, Mavaduru RMS, Prasad R. Prevalence of Y Chromosome Microdeletion in North-Indian Infertile Males with Spermatogenesis Defect. Journal of Genetics. 2021;100: 39.
  17. Jadon RS, Sharma G, Garg NK, Tandel N, Gajbhiye KR, Salve R, Gajbhiye V, Sharma U, Katare OP, Sharma M, Tyagi RK. Efficient in vitro-in vivo docetaxel delivery via pH-sensitive LPHNPs for breast cancer therapy. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces. 2021; 203:111760. 
  18. Gairolla J, Gupta A, Sharma U, Nagar PK, Sharma B. Integrative Approaches in Health Research in India: Solutions and Policy Recommendations for Promoting Integrated Research. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts. 2021; 9(3): 5927-31.
  19. Sharma S, Sharma U*, Chaudhary A, Naithani M, Naithani P, Prashar S, Sharma B, Nagar PK, Bhukya PL, Bhalerao U, Singh M, Srivastava M, Barman MK, Attri S, Gairolla J. SARS-CoV-2: Insights from the Immunopathogenesis and Current Clinical Diagnosis and Therapeutic Strategies. J Immunological Sci. 2021; 5(2): 1-15. *Corresponding Author
  20. Sharma B, Sood M, Ahuja S, Sharma U*. Development of New Tool to Measure Depression among Professional Undergraduate University Students. Psychology and Education. 2021; 58(4): 23-30. *Corresponding Author
  21. Zahoor I, Jan F, Sharma U, Sahu KK, Sharma A, Pareek S, Shrivastava D, Bisen PS. Viburnum nervosum leaf extract mediated green synthesis of silver nanoparticles: a viable approach for cancer therapeutics. Anticancer Agents Med Chem. 2021; 21: 1266-1274. 
  22. Kumar A, Nallabelli N, Sharma U, Kumari N, Singh SK, Kakkar N, Prasad R. In vitro evidence of NLRP3 inflammasome regulation by histone demethylase LSD2 in renal cancer: a pilot study. Mol Biol Rep. 2020;47(9):7273-7276.
  23. Kumar A, Kumari N, Nallabelli N, Sharma U, Rai A, Singh SK, Kakkar N, Prasad R. Expression profile of H3K4 demethylases with their clinical and pathological correlation in patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma. Gene. 2020; 739:144498. 
  24. Kumar A, Kumari N, Sharma U, Ram S, Singh SK, Kakkar N, Kaushal N, Prasad R. Reduction in H3K4me patterns due to aberrant expression of methyltransferases and demethylases in renal cell carcinoma: prognostic and therapeutic implications. Scientific Reports. 2019; 9:8189. 
  25. Pal D, Sharma U, Singh SK, Kakkar N, Prasad R. Inhibition of hTERT expression by MAP kinase inhibitor induces cell death in renal cell carcinoma. Urol. Oncol. 2017; 35(6):401-408. 
  26. Kumar U, Sharma U, Rathi G. Reversal of hypermethylation and reactivation of glutathione S-transferase pi 1 gene by curcumin in breast cancer cell line. Tumor Biology 2017;39(2):1010428317692258.
  27. U Sharma*, A Garg, P Kaur, IV Basavaraddi, M Singh, R Kapila, Bhadada S, Thakur JS. Can health conferences contribute in promotion of physical activity and yoga?: An experience from world noncommunicable diseases congress. International Journal of Noncommunicable Diseases. 2017. 2(4), 149.  *Corresponding Author
  28. Kumar S, Sharma U, Sharma A, Kenwar DB, Singh S, Prasad R, Minz M. Evaluation of oxidant and antioxidant status in living donor renal allograft transplant recipients. Mol Cell Biochem. 2016;413(1-2):1-8. 
  29. Pal D, Sharma U, Khajuria R, Singh SK, Kakkar N, Prasad R. Augmented telomerase activity, reduced telomere length and the presence of alternative lengthening of telomere in renal cell carcinoma: plausible predictive and diagnostic markers. Gene. 2015; 562(2):145-51. 
  30. Pal D, Sharma U, Singh SK, Kakkar N, Prasad R. Over-expression of telomere binding factors (TRF1 & TRF2) in renal cell carcinoma and their inhibition by using SiRNA induce apoptosis, reduce cell proliferation and migration invitro. PLoS One. 2015 Mar 2; 10(3): e0115651. 
  31. Sharma U, Pal D, Prasad R. A novel role of alkaline phosphatase in the ERK1/2 dephosphorylation in renal cell carcinoma cell lines: a new plausible therapeutic target. Biochimie. 2014 Dec;107 Pt B:406-9. 
  32. Pal D, Sharma U*, Singh SK, Prasad R. Association between ZIP10 gene expression and tumor aggressiveness in renal cell carcinoma. Gene. 2014; 552(1):195-8.  *Combined First Author
  33. Sharma U, Pal D, Singh SK, Kakkar N, Prasad R. Reduced L/B/K alkaline phosphatase gene expression in renal cell carcinoma: plausible role in tumorigenesis. Biochimie. 2014; 104:27-35. 
  34. Sharma U, Pal D, Prasad R. Alkaline phosphatase: an overview. Indian J Clin Biochem. 2014;29(3):269-78. 
  35. Pal D, Sharma U, Singh SK, Mandal AK, Prasad R. Metallothionein gene expression in renal cell carcinoma. Indian J Urol. 2014;30(3):241-4. 
  36. Sharma U, Singh SK, Rajendra P. Inverse correlation of intracellular calcium and cyclic AMP levels in renal cell carcinoma. Cell Biochem Funct. 2012;30(8):619-22. 
  37. Sharma U, Singh SK, Pal D, Khajuria R, Mandal AK, Prasad R.  Implication of BBM lipid composition and fluidity in mitigated alkaline phosphatase activity in renal cell carcinoma. Mol Cell Biochem. 2012;369(1-2):287-93. 
  38. Rathod KJ, Samujh R, Agarwal S, Kanojia RP, Sharma U, Prasad R. Hydronephrosis due to pelviureteric junction narrowing: Utility of urinary enzymes to predict the need for surgical management and follow-up. J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg. 2012 Jan;17(1):1-5. 
  39. Sharma N, Acharya N, Singh SK, Singh M, Sharma U, Prasad R. Heterogenous spectrum of CFTR gene mutations in Indian patients with congenital absence of vas deferens. Hum Reprod. 2009 May;24(5):1229-36. 
 
 
Books
  1. Anil K Sharma, Ujjawal Sharma, Bunty Sharma. Probiotics and prebiotics in cancer: unlashing their therapeutic potential. Springer Nature. Proposal Under review
  2. Anil K Sharma, Ujjawal Sharma, Bunty Sharma. Gut microbiome: panacea of multiple disorders. Jenny Stanford Publishing House, Singapore. Proposal Accepted
  3. Bunty Sharma, Meenakshi Sood, Ujjawal Sharma. Identification of rancidity in pearl millet Factors identification in pearl millet. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
 
Book Chapters

  1. Bunty Sharma, Sampan Attri, Jyoti Syal, Ujjawal Sharma*. Liposomal Nanoparticles: A Viable Nanoscale Drug Carrier for the Treatment of Cancer: In Liposomes - Recent Advances, New Perspectives and Applications. Pp.1-12, 2023  IntechOpen

  2. MK Rana, Bunty Sharma, Ujjawal Sharma. Seabuckthone: An immunomodulator food plant of cold deserts: In Plant for Immunity. Pp. 323-336, 2022 Agrobios (International Publisher) ISBN:978-93-94380-01-1.

  3. Salonee Martins, Aishwarya Pathare, Purva Salvi, Unnati Bhalerao, Mahalaxmi U Bhat, Meenakshi Singh, Muneesh Kumar Barman, Kailash Chand, Sai Tejaswi Lavuri, Nitish Venkateswarlu, Sanjeeb Mohapatra, Umesh Kumar, Ujjawal Sharma, Manjita Srivastava, Prudhvilal Bhukya. Microbial indicators and methods for source tracking faecal contamination of groundwater: In Legacy, Pathogenic and Emerging Contaminants in the Environment. Pp 181-202, 2021. Taylor and Francis Group, London. DOI: 10.1201/9781003157465-10; eBook ISBN 9781003157465

  4. Sampan Attri, Shruti Sharma, Ujjawal Sharma, Manjita Srivastava, Subash C. Sonkar, Meenakshi Singh. Use of Lipids, Polymers, and Peptides for Drug Delivery and Targeting to Cancer Cells or Specific Organs: In Handbook of Research on Advancements in Cancer Therapeutics. Pp 276-289, 2020. IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-6530-8.ch008 ISBN13: 9781799865308|ISBN10: 1799865304

  5. Deeksha Pal, Ujjawal Sharma, and Rajendra Prasad. Therapeutic anticancer approaches targeting telomerase and telomeres: In Multi-targeted approach to treatment of cancer. Pp. 295-307, 2014. Springer International Publishing Switzerland. ISBN:978-3-319-12252-6.

  6. Neeraj Sharma, Himanshu Sharma, Ujjawal Sharma and Rajendra Prasad. Biochemistry, molecular biology and molecular genetics of cystic fibrosis: In Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Molecular Genetics of Genetic Disorders, pp. 63 - 82, 2013. Transworld Research Network. ISBN: 978-81-7895-609-1.
 
Tools/Tests

 

Research Guidance
  • Guided 1 M.Sc. and 1 B.Tech. Students at Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to Be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana

 

  • Guided 03 B.Tech. (Biotechnology) students from Panjab University for their dissertation work at Department of Experimental Medicine & Biotechnology, PGIMER, Chandigarh

 

  • External Examiner for the PhD thesis evaluation and vivavoce from Manav Rachna University, Faridabad, Haryana.
Conference/ Workshops/Seminars Attended

 

  • Attended 7 days National training program on “Advanced Molecular Techniques” from 21- 27, March, 2022 organized by Punjab university in collaboration with DST, India at Punjab University, Chandigarh

 

  • Presented a paper “Respectful maternal care: need for educational interventions among maternal health care providers” in CUDC-2021 held on 12-13, November, 2021 at Chitkara University, Punjab

 

  • Chaired the Advisory Board Meeting of IAMBSS on “Implementation of integrative approach in health research” held on January 4, 2020 at Dept. of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, PGIMER

 

  • Oral presentation “Implication of global histone methylation (H3K4me) levels in the prognosis of clear cell renal cell carcinoma” at 6th Asia-Pacific Congress of Interventional Oncology 2019 “APCIO- 2019” from 2-5th October 2019 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 

  • Poster presentation on “Effect of L/B/K alkaline phosphatase transcript on renal cell carcinoma cell lines: Plausible role in tumorigenesis” at 46th Annual conference of Indian Society of Nephrology from 17-20th December 2015, Bangalore, India

 

  • Oral presentation on “Effect of L/B/K alkaline phosphatase transcript on renal cell carcinoma cell lines: Plausible role in tumorigenesis” at 42nd Annual conference of Association of Clinical Biochemist of India, from 26-28th November 2015, Chandigarh, India

 

  • Poster presentation on “Liver/Bone/Kidney alkaline phosphatase expression is involved in cell viability, migration and apoptosis in renal cell carcinoma” at World Congress of Nephrology - 2015 from 13-17th March 2015, Cape Town, South Africa

 

  • Poster presentation on “Plausible role of alkaline phosphatase expression in clear cell renal cell carcinoma carcinogenesis” at 45th Annual conference of Indian Society of Nephrology from 18-21st December 2014, Kolkata, India

 

  • Oral presentation on “Implication of brush border membrane lipid composition in altered alkaline phosphatase activity in renal cell carcinoma” at 9th National Research Scholar Meet from 19-20th December 2013, ACTREC, Navi Mumbai, India

 

  • Poster presentation on “Implication of brush border membrane lipid composition and fluidity in altered alkaline phosphatase activity in renal cell carcinoma” in the 22nd Biennial Congress of the European Association for Cancer Research: from basic research to personalized cancer treatment from 7-10th July 2012, Barcelona, Spain

 

  • Poster presentation on “Aberrant expression of alkaline phosphatase in renal cell carcinoma: A diagnostic marker” at the International symposium on Recent advanced in cancer research: Therapeutics to chemoprevention from 8-9th February 2012, School of life sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, India

 

  • Oral presentation on “Aberrant Expression of Alkaline Phosphatase in Renal Brush Border Membrane from Renal Cell Carcinoma Patients” at 42nd annual conference of Indian Society of Nephrology from 8-11th December 2011, Hyderabad, India

 

  • Attended CME on “Early intervention and prevention of disability due to genetic disorders on December 11th 2010 organized by Genetic Centre, Government medical college and hospital-32 Chandigarh, India

 

  • Poster presentation on “Molecular basis of aberrant expression of alkaline phosphatase in renal brush border membrane from renal cell carcinoma patients” at 28th annual convention of IACR and international symposium on emerging challenges and approaches in cancer biology from 21-24th February 2009, Bangalore, India

 

  • Attended 1st National symposium on “Diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal infections” from 13-14 January 2007 at PGIMER, Chandigarh, India 

 

  • Attended “3rd Update CME Gastro 2007” from 2-4 February, 2007 at PGIMER, Chandigarh, India

 

  • Training of assessors for Accreditation of schools as health promoting schools, Dept. of Community Medicine and School of Public health, PGIMER, Chandigarh  

 

  • Software Application training for data collection of field investigators of participating centers in ICMR study to assess exposure & the health effects of Pesticides

 

  • Training of Investigators of ICMR Multicentric “Study to Assess the Exposure and Health Effects of Pesticides, PGIMER, Chandigarh (July, 2018)
Conference/ Workshops/Seminars Organised

 

  • Organizing Chairman of the 1st National Conference of Integrated Association of Medical Basic and Social Scientists “IAMBSSCON- 2019” accredited by Punjab Medical Council on 19th October, 2019 at PGIMER, Chandigarh.

 

  • Organized National Conclave on “Respectful Maternal Care” on 18th August 2022 organized by IAMBSS, Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, College of Nursing AIIMS, New Delhi, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, National Institute of Nursing Education, PGIMER, Chandigarh

 

  • Organized National webinar on “Common visual problems and how to save your vision” on 29th July 2022 organized by IAMBSS and Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana.

 

  • Organized National webinar on “Academia – Industry collaboration for water crisis and biotechnological solutions” on 24th June 2022 organized by Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana in support of Swaroop Biotech Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.

 

  • Organized an e-live Yoga session on “International Yoga Day- 2022” on 21st June 2022 organized by Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana.

 

  • Organized webinar on “Recent Insights in Atherosclerosis: Implications in Various Diseases” on 30th April, 2022 organized by IAMBSS and Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana in association with Department of Biochemistry, Government Medical College, Amritsar.

 

  • Organized Webinar on world IPR day on “Patentability issues in biotechnology and life sciences” on 26th April, 2022 organized by Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana.

 

  • Organized webinar on “Emerging role of extracellular vesicles in HIV infection: from immunopathogenesis to therapeutics” on 19th April, 2022 organized by IAMBSS in association with Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana.

 

  • Organized webinar on “Humanized mouse model: applications in infectious diseases” on 30th March, 2022 organized by IAMBSS in association with Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana.

 

  • Organized e-workshop on “e- content development: a compilation of best practices” on 16th March, 2022 organized by IAMBSS in association with Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana.

 

  • Organized Live yoga session “Yoga for women” on the occasion of International women’s day (8th March, 2022) organized by IAMBSS in association with Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana and National Institute of Nursing Education, PGIMER, Chandigarh.

 

  • Organized e-workshop on “Sampling techniques and sample size estimation” from 26th -27th, November, 2021 organized by IAMBSS in association with Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana.

 

  • Organized e- workshop on “Approaches and strategies in writing systematic review and meta-analysis from 30th July- 4th August, 20211 organized by IAMBSS and ICMR center for advanced based child health (Phase II), PGIMER in association with AIIMs, Rishikesh and SBSU, Dehradun.

 

  • Organized e- workshop on “Tips and tricks on writing an effective scientific article: a road map from research to publication” from 12th - 17th, July, 2021 organized by IAMBSS in association with Chandigarh University, Galgotias University.

 

  • Organized a National seminar on “Strengthening of integration in science: A step towards nation building” on 16th January, 2021 organized by IAMBSS.

 

  • Organized SPSS e-workshop on “Statistics made easy: Virtual SPSS workshop on basics and beyond” from 26th -31st October, 2020 organized by IAMBSS in association with Chandigarh University, Galgotias University and National Institute of Nursing Education, PGIMER, Chandigarh.

 

  • Organized Poshan Mah celebration webinar on “Addressing nutritional issues through integrated solutions” from 1st - 30th September, 2020 organized by IAMBSS in association with PGIMER, Chandigarh

 

  • Organized World Physiotherapy day webinar on “Exercise- The new modern medicine” on 8th September, 2020 organized by IAMBSS.

 

  • Organized International Webinar on “Frontiers of health care research: COVID 19 and trends in Brain health, Energy metabolism and Cancer immunotherapy” from 27th -28th August, 2020 organized by IAMBSS.

 

  • Organized virtual National workshop on “Back to Basics - Building Statistical Literacy” from 8th -18th August,2020.

 

  • Organized live Yoga session on International Yoga day 21st June 2020.

 

  • Organized various webinars on COVID 19 organized by IAMBSS.   

 

  • Organized World Social work day seminar on “Theoretical Connotation of the importance of human relationship in managing substance abuse” on 17, March 2020 organized by IAMBSS in association with PGIMER, Chandigarh.

 

  • Organized National seminar on “Integration of Multidisciplinary Research: Need of the new era” on January 05, 2019 at PGIMER, Chandigarh.

 

  • Organizing Committee Member of 1st World NCD Congress - 2017 from November 4-6, 2017 at PGIMER, Chandigarh.

 

  • Organized Physical activity sessions (Walkathon, Marathon and Yoga) during 1st World NCD Congress - 2017 from November 4-6, 2017 at PGIMER, Chandigarh.

 

  • Organizing Committee Member of symposium on “Advanced Techniques in Basic Research: Tools of 21st Century” on 1st May 2010, PGMER by Association of Basic Medical scientists, PGIMER, Chandigarh.

 

  • Organizing Committee Member of symposium on “Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in biomedical research” on 21st October 2010, PGIMER by Association of Basic Medical scientists, PGIMER, Chandigarh.

 

 

Peer Recognition
  • Guest Editor of the journal “Life” special issue on "Application of Proteomics in Metabolic Diseases"

 

  • Reviewer of various international journals like
    • BMC Cancer
    • BMC Urology
    • BMC Neuroscience
    • Molecular Cancer
    • Cancer Cell International
    • World Journal of Surgical Oncology
    • Frontiers in Genetics
    • Frontiers in Aging and Neuroscience
    • Frontiers in Oncology
    • Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience
    • International Journal of Infectious Diseases
    • Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
Invited Talks/ Resource Person
Invited as a Resource Person in “Indo – Canadian Workshop – Crops for food, Nutrition and Health” organized by Department of Agriculture in collaboration with MM college of Pharmacy, Department of Biotechnology and MM Institute of Medical Science and Research.

Advisory Committee Member of Chitkara University Doctoral Consortium (CUDC-2021) held on 12-13, November, 2021 at Chitkara University, Punjab.

Member of the scientific committee & Jury member in ‘Young Scientists’ Conference (YSC) in 6th India International Science Festival (IISF 2020) organized by Ministry of Earth Sciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA) from December 22-25, 2020.

Reviewer in International Conference “NCASM-20” held on 24-25, September, 2020 at Chitkara University, Punjab

Moderator in "Euro Pharmaceutics 2020 and Cancer 2020 Webinar" on September 22, 2020.

Invited as a Panelist “Conflict of Interest - Authorship issues” in a Conclave, on the theme ‘Research & Publication Ethics’ organized by Doctoral Research Centre, Chitkara School of Health Sciences, Chitkara University on August 12, 2020.

Attended an advocacy meeting organized by Punjab State Farmers & Farm Workers Commission regarding the adulterations in milk and milk products on January 15, 2020.

Invited for Guest Lecture on “Plausible role of alkaline phosphatase in renal cell carcinoma tumorigenesis: a new role explored” in a National Conference on “Emerging Trends in Non-communicable Diseases: Road to Prevention and Cure” on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at School of Biosciences, IMS University Campus, Ghaziabad, U.P.

Invited as a Guest of Honor and to deliver an Invited Lecture on “Environmental Factors induced Non-communicable Diseases” in a national seminar on ‘Environmental Challenges of India’, December 28, 2017 by Environment and Social Development Association, New Delhi.
Patent Filed/ Published
PATENT FILED
 
PATENT PUBLISHED
  • Patent on “Bioremediation systems and methods for removing damaging heavy metals from industrial effluents”.