RUKKUMANI R. Professor

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  • Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
  • School of Life Sciences
  • ruks2k2@yahoo.co.in, ruks2k2@gmail.com

Academic Activity

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Educational Qualification (UG,PG & Higher Order)

S.No Degree Subject/Title of thesis University/Board Year of Passing
1 Ph.D Biochemistry Annamalai University 2005
2 M.Phil Biochemistry Annamalai University 2001
3 M.Sc., Biochemistry University of Madras 2000
4 B.Sc Biochemistry University of Madras 1998

Area of Specializaion

Molecular Medicine , Cancer Biology - Nano oncology, Targeted Therapy , Liver Toxicity , Phytotherapy

Awards / Prizes Conferred

S.No Name / Title of the Award Type Name of the Agency conferred the Award Year of the Award Amount for Cash Award
1 Best Teacher Award 2021-22 REGIONAL Pondicherry University 2022 -
2 Bharat Siksha Gaurav Puraskar NATIONAL KTK Outstanding Achievers and Educational foundation 2021 -
3 Best Research Award INTERNATIONAL International Research Awards on New Science Inventions 2020 -
4 GRABS Best Scientist Award NATIONAL Grabs Trust 2020 -
5 Best Teacher 2018-19 REGIONAL Pondicherry University 2019 -
6 Women achiever of the year 2019 REGIONAL Pondicherry University 2019 -
7 Magalir osai Women achiever award REGIONAL Maglir Osai Tamil Magazine 2019 -
8 Scientific excellence - Senior, Biozone Icon Awards 2018 NATIONAL Biozone Research Technologies 2018 -
9 Women Scientist award NATIONAL Biotechnology Research Society of India 2018 25000
10 Renato Dulbecco Memorial Award for Best Speech INTERNATIONAL II World Cancer Congress 2018 -
11 Outstanding Woman - VIWA 2018 INTERNATIONAL Centre for Advanced Research and Design, Venus International foundation 2018 -
12 Best Teacher 2017-18 REGIONAL Pondicherry University 2018 -
13 Best Teacher 2013-14 REGIONAL Pondicherry University 2014 -
14 Best project award REGIONAL Scientific solutions 2014 -
15 Best Teacher 2011-12 REGIONAL Pondicherry University 2012 -
16 Department of Biotechnology Post doctoral Fellowship NATIONAL DBT India 2005 32000/months, 1 Lakh
17 Best Paper presentation NATIONAL Annamalai University, Department of Biochemistry (UGC National Conference on Natural Products in Health) 2005 -
18 Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund Scholarship for Ph.D research work NATIONAL JN Memorial Fund 2003 Tuition fees, Monthl
19 SRI BALAJI Endowment Research Gold Medal INTERNATIONAL Banaras Hindu University (International symposium of ISAR) 2003 -
20 University topper in M.Phil. Biochemistry REGIONAL Annamalai University 2001 Rs. 5000
21 College topper and University third Rank holder in B.Sc., Biochemistry STATE University of Madras 1998 -

Teaching Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution
1 Lecturer Systems Biology Hyderabad Central University
2 Assistant Professor Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Pondicherry University
3 Assistant Professor (on EOL) Biotechnology Madras University
4 Associate Professor Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Pondicherry University
5 Professor Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Pondicherry University

Research Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution Area of Research
1 DBT - Post Doctoral Fellow Gene Therapy CCMB, Hyderabad Design of Gene Delivery Agent
2 Research Scientist Centre for Micronutrient Research,(Sponsored by Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Annamalai Univesrsity Evaluating innovative zinc supplementation Strategy, Effect of zinc given as treatment during diarrhea, zinc status on diarrhoeal and respiratory morbidity and growth in preschool children

Industry Experience

S.No Designation Company/Corporate Nature of Work
1 Publication Writer Novartis Pharmaceuticals Cardiovascular Medicine Division

Contribution towards Innovation

S.No Name of the Work/Contribution Specialization Remarks

Patent Details

S.No Title Status Patent Number Year of Award Type Commercialized Status
1 An Anticancer Compound from Sesbania Grandiflora and A Process Thereof APPLIED 201841033243 A 2018 NATIONAL NO

Papers Published in UGC Approved Journals

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Journal Name Volume, Issue & Page Nos. Year Impact Factor

Papers Published in Non UGC Approved Peer Reviewed Journals

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Journal Name Volume, Issue & Page Nos. Year Impact Factor
1 Green and chemical synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles: Evaluation of their antiproliferative activity against breast cancer cell line - In vitro and Sathyapriya C, Arul Prakash F, Sankar P, Vishnu Priya, Rajalakshmanan E, Rukkumani R*. Journal of Nanomaterials In press 2022 3.791
2 Implications of three-dimensional cell culture in cancer therapeutic research Poornima K, Arul Prakash F, Muddasarul H, Srividya S, Mohamed AE, Vishnu Priya V, Mohamed ES, Saad MA, Abdulrahman BAH, Krishna Mohan S, Mony U, Rukkumani R* Front. Oncol 12:891673. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2022.891673 2022 6.122
3 Polysaccharide-Drug Conjugates: A Tool for Enhanced Cancer Therapy Neena Y, Arul Prakash F, Priya VV, Patil S, Mustaq S, Khan SS, Alzahrani KJ, Banjer, HJ, Mohan SK, Mony U and Rajagopalan, R* Polymers 14(5): 950 2022 5.063
4 Enhanced drug retention, sustained release, and anti-cancer potential of curcumin and indole-curcumin analog-loaded polysorbate 80-stabilizied PLGA na Sufi SA, Hoda M, Sankar P, Mukherjee V, Mohane Coumar S, Rukkumani R* International Journal of Pharmaceutics 588:119738 2021 6.510
5 A novel anticancer chromeno-pyrimidine analogue inhibits epithelial-mesenchymal transition in lung adenocarcinoma cells Venkateswarareddy N, Sankar P, Srividya S, Suhail AB, Parthasarathi D, Savitha B, Syed Ali Padusha M & Rukkumani R* Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods 31(6):401-412 2021 4.019
6 Synthetic curcumin analog: inhibiting the invasion, angiogenesis, and metastasis in human laryngeal carcinoma cells via NF‑kB pathway. Kumaravel Mohankumar, Arul Prakash Francis, Sankar Pajaniradje, Rukkumani R* Molecular Biology Reports 48(8):6065-6074. 2021 2.742
7 Role of Indole curcumin in the Epigenetic activation of Apoptosis and Cell cycle regulating genes Sathyapriya C., Oishi C., Sankar P, Hoda M, Rukkumani R* Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics In press 2021 1.805
8 Indole curcumin combats metastatic HBV positive hepatocellular carcinoma by inhibiting cell proliferation, migration, and MMP-9 activity Srividya S, Sankar P, Roshan T, Hoda M, Asmita D, Rukkumani R* Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics In press 2021 1.805
9 Epigenetic modulation and apoptotic induction by a novel imidazo-benzamide derivative in human lung adenocarcinoma cells. Amrutha Arjunan, Sankar Pajaniradje, Arul Prakash Francis, Srividya Subramanian, Sathyapriya Chandramohan, D. Parthasarathi, Ayyiliath M. Sajith, M. Syed Ali Padusha, P. P. Mathur, Rukkumani R* Daru J Pharm Sci. 29(2):377-387 2021 4.421
10 A study on the anticancer activity of imidazolyl benzamide derivative- IMUEB on A549 lung cancer cell line Suhail AB, Sankar P, Sayandeep B Srividya S, Sathyapriya C, Parthasarathi D, Savitha B, Syed Ali PM, Rukkumani R* Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics In press 2021 1.085
11 Indole Curcumin Reverses Multidrug Resistance by Reducing the Expression of ABCB1 and COX2 in Induced Multidrug Resistant Human Lung Cancer Cells Sankar P, Kumaravel M, Rakesh R, Sufi SA, Srividya S, Parthiban A, Surya Prakash Rao H, Rukkumani R* Letters in Drug Design & Discovery 17(9): 1146 – 1154 2020 1.099
12 Redox nano–architectures: Perspectives and Implications in Diagnosis and Treatment of Human Diseases Sufi SA, Pajaniradje S, Mukherjee V, Rukkumani R* Antioxidant Redox Signalling 30(5):762-785 2019 9.009
13 Stabilizers Influence Drug-Polymer Interactions and Physiochemical properties of Disulfiram-Loaded PLGA Nanoparticles Hoda M, Sufi SA, Bindumadhuri C, Rukkumani R* Future Science OA 4(2):FSO 263 2018 2.614
14 Inhibition of metastasis and angiogenesis in Hep-2 cells by wheatgrass extract- an in vitro and in silico approach Garima S, Sangeetha B, Hoda M, Rukkumani R* Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods 28(3):205-218 2018 4.019
15 Disulfiram and disulfiram-loaded poly-[lactide-co-glycolic acid] nanoparticles modulate metastatic markers and proteasomal activity in hepatocarcinoma Hoda M, Bindumadhuri C, Iqbal S, Garima S, Rukkumani R* Eur. J. Nanomed 9(3-4): 127-138 2017 0.850
16 In-silico and in-vitro anti-cancer potential of a curcumin analogue (1E, 6E)-1, 7-di (1H-indol-3-yl) hepta-1, 6-diene-3, 5-dione. Shamim AS, Lakshmi Narayana A, Safiulla Basha S, Victor M , Mohane S. Coumar, Surya Prakash Rao H, Rukkumani R* Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 85:389-398 2017 7.419
17 Antioxidants: Friend or foe? Sarangarajan R, Meera S, Rukkumani R, Sankar P, Anuradha G Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine 10: 1111–1116 2017 3.041
18 Hypoglycaemic role of wheatgrass and its effect on carbohydrate metabolic enzymes in type II diabetic rats. Garima S, Praveen Kumar R, Sankar P, Kumaravel M, Rukkumani R* Toxicol Indust Health 32(6): 1026-1032 2016 2.488
19 Synthesis, in vitro and in silico anti-proliferative activity of 4-aryl-4H-chromene derivatives. Parthiban, A., Kumaravel, M., Muthukumaran, J., Rukkumani R*, Krishna, R*., Rao, H.S.P* Medicinal Chemistry Research 25(7): 1308–1315 2016 2.351
20 Anti-proliferative and apoptosis-triggering potential of disulfiram and disulfiram-loaded polysorbate 80-stabilized PLGA nanoparticles on hepatocellul Hoda M, Pajaniradje S, Shakya G, Mohankumar K, Rukkumani R* Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology, and Medicine 12, 1641-1650 2016 7.096
21 Design, synthesis, in vitro and in silico anti-cancer activity of 4H-chromenes with C4-active methine groups. Parthiban A, Kumaravel M, Muthukumaran J, Rukkumani R*, Krishna R*, Surya Prakash Rao H* Med Chem Res 24,(3) 1226–1240 2015 2.351
22 Hepatoprotective role of wheatgrass on alcohol and ∆PUFA induced oxidative stress in rats Varalakshmi D, Garima S, and Rukkumani R* J. Dietary Suppl 12(2):126-137 2015 2.150
23 miRNA-24 and miRNA-466i-5p controls inflammation in rat hepatocytes Hairul islam VI, Saravanan S, Thirugnanasambantham K, Haneith H, Karikalan K, Durairaj S, Rukkumani R Nature -Cell. Mol. Immunol 12: 113–115 2015 22.100
24 Influence of stabilizers on the production of disulfiram-loaded poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles and their anticancer potential Hoda M, Sufi SA, Shakya G, Kumar KM, Rukkumani R* Ther Deliv 6 (1), 17-25 2015 2.120
25 RP-HPLC analysis and oxidative stress mediated cytotoxic effect of methanol extract of wheatgrass by modulating NrF2 level in Hep-2 cells Garima S, Varalakshmi D, Muddasarul H, & Rukkumani R* International Journal of Pharma Science 5:897-903 2015 1.04
26 Methanol extract of wheatgrass induces G1 cell cycle arrest in a p53-dependent manner and down regulates the expression of cyclin D1 in Hep-2 cells Garima S, Sangeetha B, & Rukkumani R* Pharmacognosy Magazine 11:S139-S147 2015 1.576
27 BDMC-A, an analog of curcumin, inhibits markers of invasion, angiogenesis, and metastasis in breast cancer cells via NF-κB pathway—A comparative st Kumaravel M, Subhashree S, Sankar P, Singh VK, Larance R, Banerjea A C, Dinesh B, Mohane Coumar S, Latha P & Rukkumani R* Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 74:178-186 2015 7.419
28 Hepatoprotective role of kaempferol during alcohol and ∆PUFA induced oxidative stress Garima S, Selva M, Muddasar H, and Rukkumani R* J Basic Clin. Physiol. Pharmacol 25:73-79 2014 1.690
29 Antihyperlipidemic effect of wheatgrass on alcohol and ∆PUFA induced liver toxicity in male albino wistar rats Varalakshmi D, Garima S, and Rukkumani R* Int. J. pharm. pharmaceutic. sci. 6:547-551. 2014 1.59
30 Phytochemical screening and analysis of antioxidant properties of aqueous extract of wheatgrass Varalakshmi D, Garima S, Rukkumani R* Asia Pac J Trop Med S398-S404 2014 3.041
31 GC-MS Analysis, In Vitro Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Studies of Wheatgrass Extract Garima S, Sankar P, Hoda M, Varalakshmi D, Rukkumani R* American J Phytomed Clin Ther 2: 877-893 2014 1.150
32 Apoptosis induction by an analog of curcumin (BDMC-A) in human laryngeal carcinoma cells through intrinsic and extrinsic pathways Kumaravel M, Sankar P, Subhashree S, Singh VK, Larance R, Banerjea A C, Benson C S, Mohane Coumar S, Latha P, Rukkumani R* Cellular Oncology 37:439–454 2014 7.051
33 Effect of wheatgrass on membrane fatty acid composition during hepatotoxicity induced by alcohol and heated PUFA Varalakshmi D, Garima S, and Rukkumani R* J Membrane Biol 247: 515-521 2014 2.426
34 Antiproliferative and Apoptotic effects of Sesbania grandiflora Leaves in Human Cancer Cells Sankar P, Kumaravel M, Ramya P, Srividya S, Rukkumani R* Biomed Res Int 2014:474953 2014 3.767
35 Mechanism of apoptotic induction in human breast cancer cell, MCF-7, by an analog of curcumin in comparison with curcumin - An in vitro and in silico Kumaravel M, Sankar P, Subhashree S, Vivek Kumar S, Larance R, Akhil C Banerjea, Chellakkan S Benson, Mohane SC, Rukkumani R* Chem.Biol.Interact 210:51-63 2013 5.168
36 Antiproliferative effects of an analog of curcumin in Hep-2 cells: A comparative study with curcumin Kumaravel M, Sankar P, Latha P, and Rukkumani R* Natural Product Commun. 8: 183-186. 2013 1.496
37 Ferulic acid influences hepatic expression pattern of matrix metalloproteinases during alcohol and PUFA induced toxicity Rukkumani R*, Priyanka A, Sankar P and Menon V.P Eur. Rev. Med. Pharmacol. Sci. 16: 2147-2153. 2012 3.784
38 Antihyperglycaemic and antihyperlipidaemic effect of wheatgrass on streptozotocin induced type 2 diabetic rats. Garima S, Sankar P, Madhusudhan Rao G and Rukkumani R* . J. Pharm. Res 5: 2580-2583. 2012 2.669
39 Anticancer effect of an analog of curcumin in human breast cancer cells. Kumaravel, M., Sankar P, and Rukkumani R* Eur. Rev. Med. Pharmacol. Sci. 16:1900-1907 2012 3.784
40 Protective role of wheatgrass on oxidative stress in streptozotocin induced type 2 diabetic rat Garima S, Charan G, Sankar P, and Rukkumani R* Int. J. pharm. pharmaceutic. sci. 4:415-423. 2012 1.59
41 Protective role of ferulic acid on carbon tetrachloride-induced hyperlipidemia and histological alterations in experimental rats. Srinivasan M, Ram Sudheer A , Rukkumani R, and Menon V.P. J. Basic Clin. Physiol. Pharmacol. 24: 59-66. 2012 1.69
42 Protective effects of Sesbania grandiflora on kidney during alcohol and Polyunsaturated fatty acid induced oxidative stress Kumaravel, M., Karthiga, K., Raviteja, V., Rukkumani, R* Toxicol. Mech. Meth 21, 418-425 2011 4.019
43 Effect of Sesbania grandiflora on Extra Cellular Matrix and Metalloproteinases Expression in Hepatic fibrosis Keerthana R, Kumaravel M, Raviteja V and Rukkumani R* J. Pharm. Res. 5: 687-690 2011 2.669
44 Protective effects of Phyllanthus amarus on fibrotic markers during alcohol and polyunsaturated fatty acid induced toxicity Surya Narayanan, B., Latha, P., Rukkumani, R* Toxicol. Mech. Meth 21, 48-52. 2011 4.019
45 Hepatoprotective role of bis-demethoxycurcumin analog on the expression of matrix metalloproteinase induced by alcohol and polyunsaturated fatty acid Rukkumani, R., Subhashree, S. and Menon, V.P. Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods 20, 252-259 2010 4.019
46 Protective effect of Phyllanthus niruri on alcohol and heated sunflower oil induced hyperlipidemia in Wistar rats. Latha, P., Chaitanya, D., Rukkumani, R* Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods 20, 498-503 2010 4.019
47 Effect of Phyllanthus niruri on Alcohol and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Induced Oxidative Stress in Liver Mageswari, B., Latha.P, Rukkumani, R* Int. J. pharm. pharmaceutic. sci. 2, 58-62. 2010 1.59
48 Protective Role of Sesbania grandiflora on Oxidative Stress Status during Alcohol and PUFA Induced Hepatotoxicity. Karthiga, K., Kumaravel, M., Keerthana, R., Rukkumani, R*., Raviteja, V J. Pharm. Res 3, 2959-2963 2010 2.669
49 Recombinant fusion proteins TAT-Mu, Mu, and Mu-Mu mediate efficient non-viral gene delivery 49. Rukkumani, R., Jennifer, X., Nandini, R., Rao, N.M. and Vijaya, G J gene Med 9, 275-286. 2007 4.152
50 Role of an Aminothiazole derivative on ethanol induced toxicity. Aruna, K., Rukkumani, R., Suresh Varma, P. and Venugopal P Menon Toxicol. Mech. Meth 17, 33–40 2006 4.019
51 FV peptide induces apoptosis in HEp 2 & HeLa cells: an insight into the mechanism of induction. Sri Balasubashini, M., Karthigayan, S., Somasundaram, ST., Balasubramanian, T., Rukkumani, R. and Menon, V.P. J. Carcinogenesis 5, 27 2006 4.603
52 Changes in activities of MMP in alcohol and thermally oxidized sunflower oil induced liver damage: NAC antioxidant therapy Suresh Varma, P., Aruna, K., Rukkumani, R. and Menon, VP Toxicol. Mech. Meth 16, 267–274. 2006 4.019
53 Effect of ethanol and thermally oxidized sunflower oil ingestion on phospholipid fatty acid composition in rat liver. Protective role of Cuminum cymi Aruna, K, Rukkumani, R, Suresh Varma, P and Venugopal P. Menon Ann Nutr Metab 49, 300-303 2005 5.923
54 Therapeutic role of cuminum cyminum on ethanol and thermally oxidized sunflower oil induced toxicity Aruna, K., Rukkumani, R., Suresh Varma, P. and Venugopal P Menon Phytother. Res. 19, 416-421 2005 6.388
55 Role of Cuminum cyminum on ethanol and heated sunflower oil induced lipid peroxidation Aruna, K., Rukkumani, R., Suresh Varma, P. and Menon, V.P J. Herbs Spices Med. Plants 11, 103-114 2005 0.788
56 Expression pattern of matrixmetalloproteinase in alcohol and thermally oxidized sunflower oil induced toxicity: Protective role of an Aminothiazole de Aruna, K., Rukkumani, R., Suresh Varma, P. and Menon, V.P J Med Food 8, 242-245 2005 2.991
57 Protective effect of N-Acetyl Cysteine in Carbon Tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity in rats Kamalakkannan, N., Rukkumani, R., Aruna, K., Varma, P.S., Viswanathan, P., Rajasekharan, K.N. and Menon, V.P. Iranian J Pharmacol Ther 4, 118-123 2005 2.599
58 Effect of curcumin and its analogue on lipids in carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity: A comparative study Kamalakkannan, N., Rukkumani, R., Viswanathan, P., Rajasekharan, K.N. and Menon, V.P. Pharmaceut. Biol 43, 460-466 2005 4.233
59 Ferulic acid, a natural protector against carbon tetrachloride induced toxicity Srinivasan, M., Rukkumani, R., Ram Sudheer, A. and Venugopal P. Menon Fundamental Clin. Pharmacol. 19, 491-496 2005 2.747
60 Comparative effects of curcumin and an analog of curcumin in carbon tetrachloride induced hepatotoxicity in rats Kamalakkannan, N., Rukkumani, R., Varma, P.S., Viswanathan, P., Rajasekharan, K.N. and Menon, V.P. Basic Clin. Pharmacol. Toxicol 97, 15-21 2005 3.688
61 Protective effect of n-acetylcysteine on alcohol and heated sunflower oil induced hyperlipidemia Suresh Varma, P., Aruna, K., Rukkumani, R. and Menon, V.P. Alc Res 9, 266-272 2005 1.179
62 Comparative effects of curcumin and its analog on alcohol and PUFA induced alterations in circulatory lipid profiles Rukkumani, R., Aruna, K., Suresh Varma, P. and Menon, V.P. J Med Food 8, 256-260. 2005 2.991
63 Protective role of a novel curcuminoid on alcohol and PUFA Induced hyperlipidemia. Rukkumani, R., Aruna, K., Suresh Varma, P., Viswanathan, P., Rajasekaran, K.N. and Menon, V.P Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods 15, 227-234 2005 4.019
64 Alcohol and thermally oxidized PUFA induced oxidative stress: Role of n - Acetyl Cysteine Suresh Varma, P., Aruna, K., Rukkumani, R. and Menon, V.P. Italian J. Biochem. 53, 10-15 2004 0.083
65 Ferulic acid alleviates lipid peroxidation in diabetic rats. Sribalasubashini, M., Rukkumani, R., Viswanathan, P. and Venugopal P. Menon Phytother. Res. 18, 310-314 2004 6.388
66 Influence of a thiazole derivative on ethanol and thermally oxidized sunflower oil induced oxidative stress. Aruna, K., Rukkumani, R., Suresh Varma, P. and Menon, V.P Fundament. Clin. Pharmacol 18, 565-571 2004 2.747
67 Role of an Aminothiazole derivative on ethanol and thermally oxidized sunflower oil induced toxicity Aruna, K., Rukkumani, R., Suresh Varma, P. and Menon, V.P. Polish J. Pharmacol 56, 233-240 2004 1.222
68 Ferulic acid, a natural phenolic antioxidant modulates altered lipid profiles during alcohol and thermally oxidized sunflower oil induced toxicity Rukkumani, R., Aruna, K., Varma, P.S. and Menon, V.P. J. Nutraceut. Fnl. Med. Food 4, 119-132 2004 3.647
69 Influence of ferulic acid on circulatory prooxidant-antioxidant status during alcohol and PUFA induced toxicity Rukkumani, R., Aruna, K., Varma, P.S. and Menon, V.P. J. Physiol. Pharmacol. 55, 551-561 2004 2.713
70 Hepatoprotective role of ferulic acid-a dose dependent study Rukkumani, R., Aruna K, Suresh Varma P and Menon VP J Med Food 7, 456-461 2004 2.991
71 Curcumin influences hepatic expression patterns of matrix metalloproteinases in liver toxicity Rukkumani, R., Aruna, K., Suresh Varma, P. and Menon, V.P. Italian J. Biochem 53, 61-66 2004 0.083
72 Comparative Effects of Curcumin and an Analog of Curcumin on Alcohol and PUFA Induced Oxidative Stress Rukkumani, R., Aruna, K., Suresh Varma, P. and Menon, V.P. J. Pharm. Pharmaceut. Sci. 7, 274-283 2004 3.337
73 Protective effects of ferulic acid on hyperlipidemic diabetic rats Sri Balasubashini, M., Rukkumani, R. and Menon, V.P Acta Diabetol 40, 118-122 2003 4.087
74 Protective role of photo-irradiated curcumin on alcohol and thermally oxidised PUFA induced hyperlipidemia Rukkumani, R. and Venugopal P. Menon Curr. Adv. Atheroscler. Res. 5, 145-156 2003 NA
75 Protective effects of curcumin and photoirradiated curcumin on circulatory lipids and lipid peroxidation products in alcohol and polyunsaturated fatty Rukkumani, R., Sri Balasubashini, M. and Venugopal P. Menon Phytother. Res 17, 925-929 2003 6.388
76 Comparative effects of curcumin and photo-irradiated curcumin on alcohol-and polyunsaturated fatty acid-induced hyperlipidemia Rukkumani, R., Sri Balasubashini, M., Viswanathan, P. and Venugopal P. Menon Pharmacol. Res 46, 257-264. 2002 10.334

Papers Published in Conference Proceedings

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Details of Conference Publication Page Nos. Year
1 Anti-Metastatic Action of Indole Curcumin on HBV-Positive Hepatocarcinoma Cells is mediated by Inhibition of Migration andDecreased MMP-9 Srividya S, Sankar P, Roshan T, Mudassarul H, Asmita D, Rukkumani R. E-Poster presentation during 42nd Annual Conference ofIndian Association of Biomedical Scientists (IABMS) – IABMSCON 2021 - 2021
2 Comparative Study of Action of the Alkaloid Harmaline in Lung And Breast Cancer: A Potential Lead for Medicinal Chemistry Srividya S, Sankar P, Sathyapriya C, Suhail Ahmad B, Rukkumani R. Drug Discovery and Translational Research (DDTR-2021, Pondichery University - 2021
3 Novel Imidazole Derivative: Inducing Apoptosis and Epigenetic Modulation in Human Lung Adenocarcinoma Cell Lines. Akshaya Rani A, Amrutha A, Arul Prakash F and Rukkumani R. International Conference on Drug Discovery (ICDD) 2020. BITS, Hyderabad - 2020
4 Indole Curcumin Analogue Downregulates the Activity of DNA Methyltransferase Enzyme Leading to Epigenetic Activation of Apoptosis and Cell Cycle Regul Poornima K, Oishi C, Sankar P and Rukkumani R International Conference on Drug Discovery (ICDD) 2020. BITS, Hyderabad - 2020
5 Antimetastatic Effect of BDMC-A- a Curcumin Analog on Hep-2 Cells: A Comparative Study With Curcumin Suhail Ahmad B, Kumaravel M, Arul Prakash F and Rukkumani R International Conference on Drug Discovery (ICDD) 2020. BITS, Hyderabad 1 2020
6 Anticancer Activity of ICA-Loaded PLGA Nanoparticles on SW480 Colon Cancer Cells: An Invitro Study Sathyapriya C, Shamim SA, Srividya S and Rukkumani R International Conference on Drug Discovery (ICDD) 2020. BITS, Hyderabad - 2020
7 Polymannose-doxorubicin conjugates: promising target specific delivery in lung cancer cells Arul Prakash F, Rukkumani R and Jayakrishnan A 3rd National Conference on Drug Discovery and Development- 3D 2020 - 2020
8 Indole curcumin reverses multidrug resistance by reducing the expression of ABCB1 and COX2 in induced multidrug resistant human lung cancer cells Madhan Teja Y, Rakesh R, Neena Y and Rukkumnai R 3rd National Conference on Drug Discovery and Development- 3D 2020 - 2020
9 Effect of Wheatgrass on antioxidant levels during hepatotoxicity induced by alcohol and heated PUFA Varalakshmi D, Rukkumani R. International Conference on Phytochemicals and Disease: Challenges and Future opportunities. - 2013
10 Effect of Wheatgrass on membrane fatty acid composition during hepatotoxicity induced by alcohol and heated PUFA Varalakshmi V, Rukkumani R. International Conference on Bioactive Phytochemicals and Therapeutics - 2013
11 Induction of apoptosis by a curcumin analog in comparison with curcumin in breast cancer cells MCF-7. Kumaravel M, Sankar P, Rukkumani R. . International conference on technological advances in super foods for health care. - 2013
12 Anticarcinogenic effects of an analog of curcumin: a comparative study with curcumin Kumaravel M, Latha P, Sankar P, Rukkumani R. Tenth CMC Winter Symposium 2012 on Cellular and Molecular Medicine: Cancer, Inflammation and Stem Cells (National), Christian Medical College, Vellore - 2012
13 Antiproliferative Activity of Sesbania grandiflora against HEP-2 Cell Line. Sankar P, Kumaravel M, Rukkumani R. Tenth CMC Winter Symposium 2012 on Cellular and Molecular Medicine: Cancer, Inflammation and Stem Cells (National), Christian Medical College, Vellore - 2012
14 Effect of wheatgrass on the oxidative stress in streptozotocin induced type 2 diabetic rats. Garima S, Rukkumani R. National conference on the role of free radicals in health and diseases, Department of Biochemistry, University of Madras - 2012
15 A comparative analysis of curcumin and its analog: an insight on their mechanism of action in cancer Kumaravel M, Sankar P, Rukkumani R. International Conference on Recent Trends in Atherosclerosis and 25th Annual Meeting of ISAR, Biochemistry & Biotechnology, Annamalai University, Chidambaram - 2012
16 In vitro antioxidant and antiproliferative activity of Sesbania grandiflora against Hep-2 cell line. Sankar P, Kumaravel M, Rukkumani R International Conference on Recent Trends in Atherosclerosis and 25th Annual Meeting of ISAR, Biochemistry & Biotechnology, Annamalai University, Chidambaram - 2012
17 Antihyperglycaemic and antihyperlipidaemic effect of wheatgrass on streptozotocin induced type 2 diabetic rats Garima S, sankar P, Kumaravel M, Muddasarul H, Rukkumani R. International Conference on Recent Trends in Atherosclerosis and 25th Annual Meeting of ISAR, Biochemistry & Biotechnology, Annamalai University, Chidambaram - 2012
18 Evaluation of antioxidant and anticarcinogenic activity of wheatgrass and analysis of bioactive constituents, International conference on diabetes mel Garima S, Kumaravel M, Sankar P, Muddasarul H, Rukkumani R. Biochemistry & Biotechnology, Annamalai University, Chidambaram 14 -16 2012
19 Effect of Phyllanthus niruri on alcohol and polyunsaturated fatty acid induced oxidative stress in liver Kumaravel M, Rukkumani R. International Conference on Natural products & Biomedical technology, Dept. of Biochemistry & Biotechnology, Annamalai University - 2011
20 Influence of Sesbania grandiflora on the activities of matrix metallo proteinases and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases in alcohol and PUFA induc Sankar P, Rukkumani R. International Conference on Natural products & Biomedical technology, Dept. of Biochemistry & Biotechnology, Annamalai University, - 2011
21 Antiproliferative effects of an analog of curcumin: a comparative study with curcumin, Kumaravel M, Rukkumani R International Conference on Genomics & Proteomics, National Institute of Technology, Calicut - 2011
22 Effect of wheatgrass on the antioxidant status of streptozotocin induced type II diabetic rats Sankar P, Rukkumani R International Conference on Genomics & Proteomics, National Institute of Technology, Calicut - 2011
23 Effect of Kaempferol on Matrix metalloproteinases activity in alcohol and heated PUFA induced Hepatic Fibrosis Kumaravel M, sankar P, Rukkumani R IV Louis Pasteur Memorial National Symposium on Biopharmaceuticals-their application in Disease prevention and health promotion - NSBP 2011, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore - 2011
24 Effect of kaempferol on the levels of antioxidants in alcohol and heated PUFA induced hepatotoxicity Sankar P, Kumaravel M, Rukkumani R IV Louis Pasteur Memorial National Symposium on Biopharmaceuticals-their application in Disease prevention and health promotion - NSBP 2011, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore - 2011
25 Ferulic acid influences hepatic expression pattern of matrix metalloproteinases Rukkumani R International Conference on Traditional Foods 2010, Pondicherry - 2010
26 Preventive role of Sesbania grandiflora on oxidative stress status in alcohol and PUFA induced hepatotoxicity Karthiga A, Keerthana R, Rukkumani R National conference on phytotherapeutics ,St.Joseph College, Trichy - 2010
27 Effect of Sesbania grandiflora on the levels of lipids in alcohol and PUFA induced toxicity National conference on phytotherapeutics Raviteja V, Karthiga A, Rukkumani R National conference on phytotherapeutics ,St.Joseph College, Trichy - 2010
28 Effect of Sesbania grandiflora on matrix metallo proteinases activity in alcohol and heated PUFA induced hepatic fibrosis 14. Keerthana R, Raviteja V, Rukkumani R National conference on phytotherapeutics ,St.Joseph College, Trichy - 2010
29 Peptide based DNA carriers Rukkumani R & Vijaya G UGC sponsored National Conference on Natural Products in Health, Annamalai Nagar, Tamilnadu - 2008
30 Fusion peptides as gene delivery agents Rukkumani R & Vijaya G ISAR International Conference on “Natural Products, Free Radicals and Radioprotectors in Health”, Annamalainagar - 2008
31 Modular cationic peptides as gene delivery agents Rukkumani R, Jennier X and Vijaya G American society of gene therapy's 9th annual meeting, Baltimore, USA, June 2006 - 2006
32 Influence of a novel synthetic curcuminoid on fibrotic markers in alcohol and pufa induced toxicity Rukkumani R & Menon VP International conference on Antioxidants & Free Radicals in health-Nutrition & Radioprotectors and IV Annual Conference of the Society for Free Radical Research in India (SFRR), Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics, St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka - 2005
33 Influence of a novel synthetic curcuminoid on the expression patterns of MMPs during alcohol and PUFA induced liver toxicity Rukkumani R & Menon VP UGC Sponsored National Conference on Natural Products in Health, Department of Biochemistry, Annamalai Nagar - 2005
34 Protective role of ferulic acid on circulatory lipid peroxides and antioxidants during alcohol and PUFA induced toxicity Rukkumani R & Menon VP SFRR International Conference on “Natural Products, Free Radicals and Radioprotectors in Health”, NFRH 2004, Annamalainagar, Tamilnadu, India - 2004
35 Comparative effects of curcumin and an analog of curcumin on alcohol and pufa induced hyperlipidemia Rukkumani R and Menon VP XVII Annual Conference, Indian Society for Atherosclerosis Research and International symposium on Atherosclerosis, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, - 2004
36 Protective role of novel curcuminoid on alcohol and PUFA induced hyperlipidemia Rukkumani R and Menon VP 16th Annual Conference of ISAR and International Seminar on Recent Developments in Atherosclerosis Research, Varanasi - 2003
37 Protective role of photo-irradiated curcumin on alcohol and thermally oxidized PUFA induced hyperlipidemia Rukkumani R and Menon VP 15th Annual Conference of Indian Society for Atherosclerosis Research. Tirupathi - 2002
38 Effect of curcumin on alcohol and PUFA induced hyperlipidemia Rukkumani R and 14th Annual Conference of Indian Society for Atherosclerosis, Endothelial Dysfunction, Dharan, Nepal - 2001

Books

S.No Title of the Book Name of the Authors as per the order in Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Cancer - A Layman's guide Rukkumani Rajagopalan Smashword Publisher, 2014 978-0-9908352-1-9
2 Alcohol - Facts & Fallacies Rukkumani Rajagopalan Smashword Publisher 2014 978-0-9908352-9-5

Chapters in Books

S.No Title of the Chapters Name of the Authors Title of the Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Deep Learning and Precision Medicine: Lessons to learn for the preeminent treatment for Malignant Tumors’ Selvasudha N, Shah A K, Poovi G Pushpa S, Arul Prakash F, Mahendran S, Rukkumani R Dhanalekshmi UM Deep Learning for Targeted Treatments: Transformation in Healthcare Wiley-Scrivener Publishing, Beverly, MA, 2022 Print ISBN:9781119857327 |Online ISBN:9781119857983
2 Nanotechnological Approaches Toward Cancer Chemotherapy Rukkumani R*, Yakhmi JV. Nanostrucutres for Cancer Therapy Elsevier, CA, USA 2017 Print Book & E-Book. ISBN 9780323461443, 9780323461504.
3 Using Microsensors to Promote the Development of Innovative Therapeutic Nanostructures Corinne D, Hamida H, Vincent R, Rukkumani R, Yakhmi JV Nanostrucutres for Novel Therapy – Synthesis, characterization and application Elsevier, CA, USA 2017 Print -9780323461429, e book -9780323461481

Edited Books

S.No Title of the Book Name of the Authors as per the order in Book Publisher Year ISBN No.

Ongoing Projects

S.No Title of the Project Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year
1 Comprehensive Evaluation of the anticancer Efficacy and Safety of Hydrastis canadensis Homeopathic sample EMR-AYUSH 3 Years 58,27,080 2019

Ongoing Consultancy Works

S.No Title of the Consultancy Work Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year

Completed Projects

S.No Title of the Project Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year
1 Evaluating the Efficacy of an Ortho Hydroxy Substituted Analogue of Curcumin in Reversing Multi Drug Resistance in Human Lung Cancer Cell Line DST-PURSE 3 Years 2,00,000 2014
2 Environmental Jeopardy & Cancer Explosion: A Focus on the Evaluation of Anticancer Potential from Natural Products of Puducherry DSTE 1 year 0.5 2013
3 Cadmium free high luminescence III-V & I-III-VI semiconductors based core-shell nanocrystals as nanoprobes for bio-imaging applications DST 3 years 25 2012
4 Anti-cancer Effect of Disulfiram Loaded Poly [d, l-lactide-co-glycolic acid] (PLGA) Nanoparticles on Hepatocellular carcinoma- An in vitro Study DST 3 years 25 2012
5 Anticarcinogenic effects of an analog of curcumin: Delineating the molecular targets in comparison with curcumin UGC 3 years 11,.2 2010

Completed Consultancy Works

S.No Title of the Consultancy Work Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year

Career Guidance Offered to students

S.No Name of the Scheme No. of Students Competitive Examinations/ Career Counseling No. of Students Passed No. of Students Placed
1 Wiser Wednesday -1 (12.8.2020) 160 Career Counselling by Alumni - -
2 Wiser Wednesday -2 ( 19.8.2020) 160 Academic and career Guidance by Dir. Shriram Raghavan, Advisor, Golden Jubilee Biotech park, Chenna - -
3 Wiser Wednesday -3 (7.10.2020) 160 Study Abroad Program by Ms. Veronica samuel , CEO, Edex Academy, NZ ltd - -
4 Wiser Wednesday -4 (14.10.2020) 160 Digital distraction, deep work, & Decision making by Mr. Rajesh rangarajan , Digital experience con - -
5 Wiser Wednesday -5 (21.10.2020) 160 Transitioning from Science to cross functional areas by Dr. Muthu Dhanadapani , Haed, Quality and Re - -
6 Wiser Wednesday (CSIR Preparatory Session -1) ( 28.10.2020) 160 Ms. Srividya .S ( Research Scholar, BMB) Previous years questions in the topic Cancer - -
7 Wiser Wednesday -7 (4.11.2020) 160 Three keys to turn adversity into advantage by Mr.S. Rangarajan, CVhief mentor@ Neo chunts, Chennai - -
8 Wister Wednesday - 8 (11.11. 2020) 160 Things not to do for success in a research career ( Dr. J.V. Yakhmi, Director (Rtd) , BARC, Mumbai - -
9 Wiser Wednesday -9 ( CSIR preparatory session -2) 18.11.2020 160 Understanding DNA Repoau Mechanism by Mr. saswat Kumar Mohanty, RS. BMB - -
10 Wiser Wednesday (CSIR Preparatory Session -3) ( 2.12.2020) 160 CSIR-NET Life Science Jun 2020 Memory based questions and solutions by saswath Kumar Mohanty, Resear - -
11 Wiser Wednesday (CSIR Preparatory Session -4) ( 9.12.2020) 160 Ramachandran Plot by Mr. R. Praveen Kumar, Research Scholar BMB - -
12 Wiser Wednesday -12 (16.12.2020) 160 Flow Cytometry application in Cancer Biology by Mr. Mukund Joshi, Application specialist, Flow cyto - -
13 Wiser Wednesday -13 (CSIR Preparatory session -5) 23.12. 2020 160 Cell sinallaing & Cell Surface receptors by Rupa Roy, Resaerch scholar, BMB - -
14 Wiser Wednesday (CSIR Preparatory Session -6) ( 30.12.2020) 160 Cariac Cycle & ECG by Mr. R. Mahesh, Research Scholar, BMB - -
15 Wiser Wednesday (CSIR Preparatory Session -7) ( 6.1.2021) 160 System Physiology: plants - Secondary metabolites by Srividya S , Research scholar, BMB - -
16 Wiser Wednesday -16 (CSIR Preparatory Session -8) (3.2.2021) 160 Altruism & Hamilton's rule with CSIR PYQs by Ms. Anju VT, Research scholar, BMB - -
17 Wiser Wednesday -17 (CSIR Preparatory Session -9) ( 10.12. 2021) 160 Pedigree Analysis in detail for CSIR in life Sciences , by Mr. Saswat Kumaer Mohanty, Research Schol - -
18 Wiser Wednesday -18 (CSIR Preparatory Session -10) ( 17.2.2021) 160 Concept Flash, Linkage Mapping by Mr. sawath Kumar Mohanty, Research Scholar - -
19 Wiser Wednesday -19 (21.4.2021) 160 Applications of ultracentrifuge in Cancer Biology by Mr. Kalpesh patil, Application Specialist, Beck - -
20 Wiser Wednesday -20 (5.5.2021) 160 Yogic techniques to strenthen immune system by Ms. NEEki Singh , International Yoga coach - -
21 Wiser Wednesday (CSIR Preparatory Session -11) ( 11.5.2022)) 172 Tips for CSIR Preapartion, Mr. Bhanu Prathap singh, BMB, PU - -

List of capability enhancement such as Soft skill development, Remedial coaching, Language lab,
Bridge courses, Yoga, Meditation, Personal Counselling and Mentoring etc.,

S.No Name of the Programme/Scheme Date of Implementation No. of Students Enrolled Agencies Involved
1 Tete-a -tete Tuesday Session -1 ( A Personal/ Skill development program) 05-01-2021 65 BMB
2 Tete-a -tete Tuesday Session -2 ( A Personal/ Skill development program ) 19-10-2022 65 BMB
3 Tete-a -tete Tuesday Session -3 ( A Personal/ Skill development program) 02-02-2021 65 BMB
4 Tete-a -tete Tuesday Session -4 ( A Personal/ Skill development program) 16-02-2021 65 BMB
5 Tete-a -tete Tuesday Session -5 ( A Personal/ Skill development program) 16-06-2021 65 BMB
6 Tete-a -tete Tuesday Session -6 ( A Personal/ Skill development program) 14-09-2021 65 BMB
7 Tete-a -tete Tuesday Session - 7( A Personal/ Skill development program) 26-10-2021 65 BMB
8 Tete-a -tete Tuesday Session - 8 ( A Personal/ Skill development program) 05-04-2022 72 BMB
9 Tete-a -tete Tuesday Session - 9 ( A Personal/ Skill development program) 19-04-2022 72 BMB
10 Tete-a -tete Tuesday Session - 10 A Personal/ Skill development program) 10-05-2022 72 BMB
11 Tete-a -tete Tuesday Session - 11 ( A Personal/ Skill development program) 31-05-2022 72 BMB
12 Thoughtful Thursday 1 - Manging Biowsate by Dr. Nandivaraman, Green campus, PU 11-03-2021 65 BMB
13 Thoughtful Thursday 2 -ANTIMICROBIAL PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY, Anju VT, Scholar 19-08-2021 65 BMB
14 Thoughtful Thursday 3 - BRAIN ORGANOIDS by Ms. Adira Ramesh, Scholar 02-09-2021 65 BMB
15 Thoughtful Thursday 4 - SIGNALTRANSDUCTION IN HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA by by Mr.ISHFAQ HASSAN MIR, scholar 16-09-2021 65 BMB
16 Thoughtful Thursday 5 ALTERNATIVE DESIGNS OF ANIMAL EXPERIMENT by Mr. M. jagan, Scholar 30-09-2021 65 BMB
17 Thoughtful Thursday 6 -3D- CELLCULTURE TECHNIQUE AND ITS APPLICATION by Ms. JAJNASENEE BEHERA , Scholar 21-10-2021 65 BMB
18 Thoughtful Thursday 7. GENOME ENGINEERING USING THE CRISPR-Cas9 SYSTEM by Ms. Jemima Princely A, scholar 11-11-2021 65 BMB
19 Thoughtful Thursday 8 -DISCOVERY OF THERMO AND MECHANO RECEPTORS BY MOLECULAR METHOD by Mr. K. Kastro, Scholar 09-12-2021 65 BMB

Research Guidance - PG

S.No Year Degree No. of Students Awarded Department/Centre
1 2022 M.SC 5 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
2 2021 M.SC 3 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
3 2020 M.SC 4 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
4 2019 M.SC 3 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
5 2018 M.SC 1 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
6 2014 M.SC 3 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
7 2013 M.SC 5 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
8 2011 M.SC 5 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
9 2010 M.SC 3 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
10 2009 M.SC 3 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Research Guidance - Ph.D

S.No Student Name Registration Date Registration No. Thesis Title Thesis Submitted Status Thesis Submitted Date Vivavoce Completed Status Date Awarded
1 Shamim Akhtar Sufi 13.09.2012 - Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and Targeted Delivery of an Indole Analogue of Curcumin for Anti- Cancer Therapy YES 04-11-2018 YES 06-08-2019
2 Sankar P. 23.08.2010 - Investigation on the anticarcinogenic potential of sesbania grandiflora leaves YES 11.05.2015 YES 06.05.2016
3 D.Varalakshmi 08.09.2010 - Effect Of Wheatgrass On Alcohol And ∆PUFA Induced Hepatotoxicity YES 11.02.2015 YES 27.01.2016
4 Garima Shakya 02.08.2011 - Pleiotropic Effects Of Wheatgrass On Cancer - A Study To Unravel The Underlying Mechanisms And To Delineate The Potential Molecular Targets YES 13.04.2015 YES 29.02.2016
5 M. Kumaravel 29.07.2011 - Anticarcinogenic Effects Of An Analog Of Curcumin: Delineating The Molecular Targets In Comparison With Curcumin-An In Vitro And In Silico Approach YES 23.01.2015 YES 03.09.2015
6 Muddasarul Hoda 29.08.2011 - Anti-Proliferative & Anti-Metastatic Studies Of Disulfiram & Disulfiram-Loaded Poly [D, L-Lactide-Co-Glycolic Acid] Nanoparticles On Hepatocellular Carcinoma Hep3b Cell Line YES 27.08.2015 YES 25.07.2016

Research Guidance - Post Doctoral

S.No Scholar Name Designation Funding Agency Fellowship Title Year of Joining Year of Completion
1 Dr. Arul Prakash F Postdoctoral Fellow UGC, New Delhi Dr. D.S Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowship 04-07-2019 03-07-2022

Financial assistance availed to attend conferences / workshops and to pay membership fee
of professional bodies during the year

S.No Conference/ workshop attended for which financial support provided Professional body for which membership fee is provided Amount of Support Place From Date To Date Year

E-Lecture Details

S.No E-Lecture Title Development of e-content/e-learning/delivering Member of Editorial Bodies Reviewer/Referee of
Content/Module Title Institution/Platform Year Weblink

Details of Online Education Conducted

S.No Nature of Online Course No. of Sessions Target Group Date

Invited Talks in Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme

S.No Title of the Paper Conferences/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme Organized by Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Nanotechnological Applications in cancer Chemotherapy UGC Refresher Course in zoology University of Madras National 08-11-2022 08-11-2022 2022
2 Women in STEM’ South Regional meet (Webinar) IAWS IAWS, Indian association of Women Scientists Regional 10-02-2022 10-02-2022 2022
3 Sound mind in a sound Body World Health Day celebration Department of Biochemistry, Pondicherry University Community College College 11-04-2022 11-04-2022 2022
4 Nanomedicine for cancer Therapy one-week Faculty Development Program on Research Prospects and Progress in Biological Science Department of Biotechnology, SRM IST- Ramapuram Campus National 04-07-2022 11-07-2022 2022
5 Nanotechnology in Cancer Therapy’ Refresher Course in Life Sciences HRDC, PU National 14-07-2022 14-07-2022 2022
6 ’Nano technology for cancer Therapy National Level Online Faculty Development Program on “Current Trends and Innovations in Biological Sciences the faculty of Allied Health Sciences and Chettinad Institution’s Innovation Council, Chettinad Ac National 25-08-2022 26-08-2022 2022
7 Career Guidance Biochemistry Students of Theivanai Ammal Womens college Department of Biochemistry, TACW College 19-09-2022 19-09-2022 2022
8 Nanotherapy for Cancer International Webinar on Herbal Drug Research and sustainable Health Care Rabiammal Ahamed Maideen College for Women, Tiruvarur. International - - 2021
9 ROR1 Targeted Therpy- A Boon for Metastatic Cancer Treatment Webinar Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha University, Chennai National - - 2021
10 Combating Corona- Where do we stand now? National Webinar Thiru.A.Govindasamy Government arts college, Tindivanam National - - 2020
11 Nano Medicine – A Boon for Cancer Therapy One day seminar Department of Biochemistry, Prince Venkateshwara Arts & Science College College level - - 2019
12 An Effective Targeted Therapy for Metastatic Cancer International Conference on Biotechnological Research and innovation for sustainable development CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad National 22-11-2018 25-11-2018 2018
13 Metabolic Syndrome- Combating the Natural way 31st annual conference and International symposium on ‘Present, Past and Future of atherosclerosis: where do we stand JIPMER, Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Pathology, Cardio Vascular Thoracic Surgery, and Ca International 11-10-2018 13-10-2018 2018
14 Anti ROR1 Targeted Therapy Effectively Combats Metastasis in Colon Cancer Cell Lines II world cancer congress Raytheon Healthcare International 25-09-2018 26-09-2018 2018
15 Nano Oncology – Combating cancer, the Nano way Seminar Department of Bioinformatics, Pondicherry University, Puducherry University level - - 2017
16 Disulfiram loaded polysorbate 80-stabilized PLGA nanoparticles and their apoptotic & anti-metastatic International Workshop on Advanced Functional Nanomaterials, 4th Edition, 2017 (IWAN 2017) Anna University, Chennai International 22-03-2017 24-03-2017 2017
17 Nano medicines for cancer therapy Guest lecture Series Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha University, Chennai University level - - 2015
18 Biochemistry - Career opportunities Biohelix association Inauguration Theivanai Ammal College for Women (Autonomous), Villupuram College level - - 2015
19 Nanooncology - A New Prospect for the Management of Cancer National seminar on Prospects of Phytonutrients in human welfare Department of Biochemistry, Bharathi Womens College, Chennai National - - 2014
20 Nano Science & Cancer Therapy National seminar on Recent trends in Nano Biotechology, Nano Meet 2013 Department of Nanoscience & Technology, Anna University National 19-09-2013 20-09-2013 2013
21 Peptides for Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of Atherosclerosis International Conference on Recent Trends in Atherosclerosis and 25th Annual Meeting of ISAR Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology, Annamalai University, Chidambaram International 01-09-2012 03-09-2012 2012

Conferences/Seminars Organized

S.No Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 International Virtual Conference on Drug Discovery & Translational Research- DDTR -2021 - 2 days International 25-02-2021 26-02-2021 2021
2 3rd National Conference on Drug Discovery & Development – 3D 2020 - Convention cum cultural centre, 2 Days National 06-03-2020 07-03-2020 2020
3 International webinar on COVID -19 – ‘COVINAR’ - 5 days International 20-07-2020 24-07-2020 2020

Workshop Organized

S.No Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Process Behind Drug discovery BRSI Convention cum cultural centre, 1 day University level 03-12-2018 03-12-2018 2018

Administrative Responsibilities in the Government and Quasi Government Agencies

S.No Name of the Position Agency/Organisation Duration Nature of Duties

Affiliation in Academic Bodies/Societies

S.No Name of the Body/Society Nature of Affiliation Year
1 Indian association of Biomedical Sciences (IABMS) Life Member 2015
2 Biotech Research Society, India (BRSI) Life Member 2009
3 Indian Society for Atherosclerosis Research (ISAR) Life Member 2003
4 Society for Free Radical Research (SFRR-India) Life Member 2003
5 Society of Biological Chemists (SBC) Life Member 2003

Participation & Extension Activities (Academic/Administraion)

S.No Name of the Position (Head, Dean, Co-ordinator, Director, etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 Doctoral committee member - Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Department of Microbiology, Deapartment of nanoscience and Technology, Department of Bioinformatics, Pondicherry University, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Anna University, Kanchimamunivar PG institute
2 Board of studies member - Department of Marine Biology,Microbiology, and School of life science of Pondicherry University and for Theivanai Ammal women’s college, Villupuram, Pondicherry Engineering college,Mother Theresa PG & Research Institute of Health Sciences College of Nursing
3 Member of Interview panels - Annamalai University, Pondicherry University, Community college, Madras University,PIMS
4 External examiner for Ph.D - Annamalai University, Anna University, University of Madras, Bharathidasan University, Saveetha University and Central University of Kerala
5 Coordinator of Placement cell and Alumni association - Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pondicherry University
6 Reviewer - International and National Journals (PLOS ONE, Toxicology mechanisms and Methods)
7 Head (i/c) Since 1st Aug 2020 Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
8 Co-ordinator for MoU - Pondicherry University & JIPMER
9 Chairperson for BOS - Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in the capacity of Head (i/c)
10 Chairman of Central evaluation - B.Sc Biochemistry Board, Pondicherry University
11 Member of Selection committee - For selecting JRF & RA in DBT,SERB & DHR Projects
12 Member of Selection committee - For selecting guest faculty in Community college, PEC
13 Member of inspection committee - NIOT, Tagore arts college, Pondicherry, RAAK college, Mother theresa institute
14 Member of Committee - To frame SOP for student re- entry to Pondicherry University
15 Faculty advisor - Give counselling for M.Sc. BMB students, Pondicherry University
16 Organizer - Wiser Wednesday, a weekly academic and career guidance program for students; Bi-monthly Program on Research advancements ‘Thoughtful Thursday’ for Research Scholars; Bi-monthly program ‘tete -a - tete Tuesday’, a discussion forum for PG students
17 Coordinator for MoU since Oct 2022 Pondicherry University & ICMR institutes

Participation & Extension Activities (Co-Curricular)

S.No Name of the Position (NSS, NCC, Warden etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites

Collaboration with Institution/Industry

S.No Collaborator Name Designation Institution/Industry Type Nature of Collaboration Period of Collaboration Visits to Collaborating
Institution / Industry
Details of Collaborative Research/Teaching
From Date To Date From Date To Date
1 Prof. V. Vishnupriya Associate Dean Saveetha University NATIONAL Research 01-09-2016 25-11-2022 NA NA screening drugs with Anticancer effects
2 Dr. J.V .Yakhmi Director, BARC (Rtd) BARC INTERNATIONAL Research 01-10-2014 25-11-2022 - - Nano Biosensors
3 Prof. Uma Maheswari Dean Sastra University INTERNATIONAL Research 01-10-2014 25-11-2022 - - Nano Biosensors
4 Prof. Corinne Dejous Professor IMS, Bordeaux, France INTERNATIONAL Research 01-10-2014 25-11-2022 - - Biosensors
5 Dr..R. Valavan Scientist Wilmar Schwabe Pharmaceuticals NATIONAL Research 01-11-2017 27-11-2022 - - Effect of Hydrastis on cancer

Faculty Development Programme Attended (Orientation, Refresher, other Short Term Course during the year)

S.No Title of the FDP Organiser Venue Duration From Date To Date Year
1 PU Virtual workshop on ICT Enabled Online Teaching Pondicherry University Pondicherry University 3 days 30-07-2020 01-08-2020 2020
2 Training of Trainers for teachers in Higher Education Pondicherry University CCC, Pondicherry University one day 06-09-2019 06-09-2019 2019
3 Refresher Course UGC -HRDC , Pondicherry University UGC -HRDC , Pondicherry University 21 days 04-12-2018 24-12-2018 2018
4 Short term course (moocs) UGC -HRDC , Pondicherry University UGC -HRDC , Pondicherry University 7 days 19-06-2018 25-06-2018 2018
5 Refresher Course ASC, University of Madras ASC, University of Madras 21 days 18-11-2014 08-12-2014 2014
6 Refresher Course ASC, Pondicherry University ASC, Pondicherry University 21 days 19-12-2012 08-01-2013 2013
7 Orientation program ASC, Pondicherry University ASC, Pondicherry University 28 days 15-04-2009 12-05-2009 2009
8 Building effective intercultural relationships Novartis Novartis Pharmaeuticals, Mumbai 1 week 17-09-2007 21-09-2007 2007
9 Privacy and data protection Novartis Novartis Pharmaeuticals, Mumbai 1 week 10-09-2007 14-09-2007 2007
10 Financial integrity Novartis Novartis Pharmaeuticals, Mumbai 1 week 03-09-2007 07-09-2007 2007
11 Identifying problem performance Novartis Novartis Pharmaeuticals, Mumbai 1 week 03-09-2007 07-09-2007 2007
12 Building service foundation- corporate culture Novartis Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Mumbai 1 week 13-08-2007 17-08-2007 2007
13 Understanding ethical business practice Novartis Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Mumbai 1 week 16-04-2007 20-04-2007 2007
14 Team building is an inside job Novartis Novartis pharmaceuticals, Mumbai 1 week 07-05-2007 11-05-2007 2007
15 Dynamics of leadership Novartis Novartis Pharmaeuticals, Mumbai 1 Week 14-05-2007 18-05-2007 2007
16 The basics of listening Novartis Novartis pharmaceuticals, Mumbai 1 week 04-06-2007 08-06-2007 2007
17 Effectively communicating in teams Novartis Novartis Pharmaeuticals, Mumbai 1 week 11-06-2007 15-06-2007 2007
18 Writing concisely and accurately Novartis Novartis Pharmaeuticals, Mumbai One week 09-07-2007 13-07-2007 2007
19 Set goals and prioritize your use of time Novartis Novartis Pharmaeuticals, Mumbai One week 16-07-2007 20-07-2007 2007
20 Time as a resource Novartis Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Mumbai 1 Week 06-08-2007 10-08-2007 2007
21 Brain storming and promoting creative thinking Novartis Pharmaeuticals, Mumbai Novartis Pharmaeuticals, Mumbai One week 09-04-2007 13-04-2007 2007

Details of Executive Development Prog/Management Development Prog. conducted

S.No Name of the Programme No. of Participants Venue Duration From Date To Date Year Revenue Generated

Participation in IMPESS, IMPRINT, SPARC, STARS, LEAP Programme etc and DSF Funding Programme

S.No IMPRESS/IMPRINT/SPARC/STARS/LEAP/Others Place From Date To Date Year

Enrolment under ARPIT Programme

S.No Name of the Programme Period of the Programme
From Date To Date