ANITHA. T.S. Assistant Professor

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  • Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
  • School of Life Sciences
  • tsanitha6@pondiuni.ac.in

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 Animal Biotechnology Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, TN 2015
2 M.Sc Animal Biotechnology Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, TN 2008
3 B.Sc Biotechnology Pondicherry University 2006

Area of Specializaion

Cancer Biology & Therapeutics

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 UGC-SAP Meritorius Research Scholar Awards NATIONAL UGC 2010 12000 per month
2 Summer Research Fellowship NATIONAL IASc 2007 5000 per month

Teaching Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution
1 Scientist Central Inter-Disciplinary Research Facility SRI BALAJI VIDYAPEETH

Research Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution Area of Research
1 Scientist Central Inter-Disciplinary Research Facility SRI BALAJI VIDYAPEETH Caner Biology; Ocular Diseases
2 Research Scholar Dept. of Animal Science Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, TN Oxidative stress induced cataract
3 Internship Dept. of Biotechnology IIT Madras, Chennai Cancer Biology
4 Summer Research Fellow NCCS National Center for Cell Science, Pune Tumor Biology

Industry Experience

S.No Designation Company/Corporate Nature of Work

Contribution towards Innovation

S.No Name of the Work/Contribution Specialization Remarks
1 Formulation of drug for cancer Cancer Biology Patent Filed

Patent Details

S.No Title Status Patent Number Year of Award Type Commercialized Status
1 COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF CANCER APPLIED 63/363,765 2022 INTERNATIONAL 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
1 A combination of metformin and epigallocatechin gallate potentiates glioma chemotherapy in vivo Kuduvalli SS, Daisy PS, Vaithy A, Purushothaman M, Ramachandran Muralidharan A, Agiesh KB, Mezger M, Antony JS, Subramani M, Dubashi B, Biswas I, Guruprasad KP, Anitha TS. Frontiers in Pharmacology 14:1096614. 2023 5.9
2 Investigation of the CO releasing ability of azachalcone bound Mn(I) tricarbonyl complexes and their antiproliferative properties Jisha Mary Thomas; Shreyas S. Kuduvalli; Thirugnanasambandhar Sivasubramanian Anitha; Chinnappan Sivasankar Applied Organometallic Chemistry 15 September 2022 2022 4.1
3 Crosstalk between PI3K/AKT/mTOR and WNT/β-Catenin signaling in GBM - Could combination therapy checkmate the collusion Daisy Precilla S, Biswas I, Kuduvalli SS, Anitha TS* Cellular Signaling 4;95:110350 2022 4.85
4 Wnt/β-catenin Antagonists: Exploring New Avenues to Trigger Old Drugs in Alleviating Glioblastoma Multiforme Precilla DS, Kuduvalli SS, Purushothaman M, Marimuthu P, Muralidharan AR, Anitha TS* Current Molecular Pharmacology 15(2):338-360 2022 3.8
5 Integration of synthetic and natural derivatives revives the therapeutic potential of temozolomide against glioma- an in vitro and in vivo perspective Daisy Precilla S, Kuduvalli SS, Angeline Praveena E, Thangavel S, Anitha TS*. Life Sciences 6;301:120609 2022 6.78
6 Can artificial intelligence overtake human intelligence on the bumpy road towards glioma therapy? Daisy PS, Anitha TS*. Medical Oncology 3;38(5):53 2021 3.7
7 Synergistic Apoptotic Effect of Naringenin on enhancing the Anti-Glioma Efficacy of Temozolomide in an in vitro Experimental Model Daisy PS, Shreyas SK, Sathish R, Anitha TS*. Research Journal of Biotechnology 16(10):43–9. 2021 0.242
8 Synergism of Temozolomide, Metformin, and Epigallocatechin Gallate Promotes Oxidative Stress-Induced Apoptosis in Glioma Cells Shreyas S. Kuduvalli, Daisy Precilla S, Vinodhini A and Anitha TS*. Current Drug Therapy 16(3): 252-267. 2021 -
9 Disentangling the therapeutic tactics in GBM: From bench to bedside and beyond Daisy Precilla S, Shreyas S Kuduvalli, Anitha T.S*. Cell Biology International 45(1):18-53 2021 4.47
10 Will CRISPR-Cas9 Have Cards to Play Against Cancer? An Update on its Applications Daisy PS, Shreyas KS, Anitha TS*. Molecular Biotechnology 63(2):93-108 2021 2.8
11 Correlation of sputum miR-144 copy levels with treatment response among pulmonary tuberculosis patients. Vimal Raj R, Anitha TS, Pajanivel R, Shreyas S Kuduvalli, Adithan C International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences 9(12): 89-97 2020 -
12 Lanthanide phosphate (LnPO4 ) rods as bio-probes: A systematic investigation on structural, optical, magnetic, and biological characteristics Meenambal R, Poojar P, Geethanath S, Anitha TS, Kannan S. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials 107(5):1372-1383 2019 3.4
13 A comparative clinical study on the generation of nitrosative stress in cataractous lenses of smokers and non-smoker tobacco patients Anitha TS, Srikanth K, Suganya S, Muthukumar European Journal of Ophthalmology 29(2):178-182 2019 1.9
14 Copper-A promising antimicrobial metal having potential application to reduce healthcare acquired infections Shanmugam J and Anitha TS JIMSA 28 (4): 215-217 2015 -
15 microRNA, a clinical diagnostic and prognostic biomarker Anitha TS Annals of SBV 4(2): 19-26 2015 -
16 Putative free radical-scavenging activity of an extract of Cineraria maritima in preventing selenite-induced cataractogenesis in Wistar rat pups Anitha TS, Muralidharan AR, Annadurai T, Jesudasan CA, Thomas PA, Geraldine P. Molecular Vision 19:2551-60. 2013 2.9
17 Antihypercholesterolemic and antioxidative effects of an extract of the oyster mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus, and its major constituent, chrysin, in T Anandhi R, Annadurai T, Anitha TS, Muralidharan AR, Najmunnisha K, Nachiappan V, Thomas PA, Geraldine P Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry 69(2):313-23 2013 5.08
18 Deciphering the potential efficacy of acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR) in maintaining connexin-mediated lenticular homeostasis Muralidharan AR, Leema G, Annadurai T, Anitha TS, Thomas PA, Geraldine P Molecular Vision 18:2076-86 2012 2.9

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 A Dynamic Disease Model Portraying the Challenges and Management of COVID-19 in Puducherry, India: A Narrative Review Daisy S Precilla , Shreyas S Kuduvallli , Agiesh Kumar B , SR Rao , Anitha TS Annals of SBV 11 (2):45-54 2022 -
2 Insights into Molecular Mediators of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Glioblastoma Multiforme Biswas I, Kuduvalli SS, Vignesh M, Mangaiyarkarasi N, Anitha TS*. J Basic Clin Appl Health Sci 3(4):137–143 2020 -
3 Can miRNA-based therapeutics succeed in GBM? A Brief review Daisy Precilla S, Shreyas S Kuduvalli, Anitha T.S*. Spinco Biotech- Cutting edge 9(12): 40-41 2020 -
4 Evaluation of Cell Doubling Time in C6 and Y79 Cell Lines Based on Seeding Density Kuduvalli SS, Ramalakshmi O, Daisy Precilla S, Anitha T.S*. J Basic Clin Appl Health Sci 2(4): 146–149 2019 -
5 MicroRNAs reconceived: A novel promising biomarker for diagnostic and therapeutic prospects Anitha TS*, Akshyavardhani A, Suganya S J Basic Clin Appl Health Sci 2: 4-11 2018 -
6 Comparative analytic study of exotoxinA gene production among ESBL and non- ESBL producing clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Pramodhini S, Anitha TS, Umadevi S IOSR-JDMS 17(12): 41-46 2018 -

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 Metformin and Epigallocatechin Gallate enhance the Anti-Glioma efficacy of Temozolomide by attenuating PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway Shreyas S K and Anitha T S Proceedings of International Conference on Innovations in Biotechnology and Life Sciences: ICIBLS 2020. Dept. of Biotech, DTU; 2020. 48 2020
2 Correlation of sputum miR-144 copy levels with treatment response among pulmonary tuberculosis patients Vimal Raj R, Anitha TS, Pajanivel R, Shreyas S Kuduvalli, Adithan C European Respiratory Journal 2018 52: OA1955 52: OA1955 2018

Books

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Chapters in Books

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Edited Books

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Ongoing Projects

S.No Title of the Project Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year
1 Support to Institute for Imparting Training Grant (Co-PI) ICMR-DHR 2022-2025 60.0 2022

Ongoing Consultancy Works

S.No Title of the Consultancy Work Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year
1 In vitro and in vivo toxicity studies of AEVOI formulated herbal drug on cancer cells Mr.Sekhar MM, inventor and Patent holder of AEVO1 with office at 7-124/4/D/, Ist Floor, Road No.15, 6 months 500500 2023

Completed Projects

S.No Title of the Project Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year
1 Repurposing drugs potentiates anti-glioblastoma efficacy of temozolomide in a preclinical orthotopic xenograft-induced animal model ICMR 2019-2022 42.7 2019
2 A pilot preclinical study on Retinochisin protein replacement therapy using sustained nano-particle drug delivery approach towards a treatment for Retinochisis (Co-PI) SERB 2018-2021 45.1 2018
3 Evaluation of the synergistic anti-proliferative effects of approved drugs for the treatment of Glioblastoma in a preclinical orthotopic animal model Dr. Vany Adithan Research Fellowship, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth 2017-2020 3.0 2017
4 Correlation of sputum microrna-144 expression levels with treatment response among pulmonary tuberculosis patients (Co-PI) Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth 2017-2019 2.44 2017
5 To evaluate the potential anticataractogenic effect of an ethanolic extract of coriander sativum (cilantro) on selenite-induced cataract: in an in vivo Wistar rat lenses Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth 2016-2018 1.27 2016
6 Role of oxidative stress in triggering Cataractogenesis-A case control study in Pudhucherry population DSTE, Govt. of Puducherry 2016-2017 0.60 2016
7 Role of nitric oxide generation in lenses of smokers and non-smokers patients in South Indian population (Co-PI) Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth 2016-2018 1.44 2016
8 Detection of virulence determinants and its association with drug resistance in clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Co-PI) Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth 2016-2017 0.38 2016

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

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

Research Guidance - PG

S.No Year Degree No. of Students Awarded Department/Centre
1 2021 M.SC 2 Jeppiar College, Chennai
2 2020 M.SC 2 Thiruvalluvar University, Villupuram
3 2018 M.SC 1 Dept. of Animal Science, Bharathidasan University,

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 Shreyas S Kuduvalli 01-11-2017 (UIN: 1705003007); Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth “Evaluation of synergistic apoptotic effect of Temozolomide (TMZ), Metformin (MET) and Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) in Glioblastoma Xenograft-induced rat model”. NO NO
2 Indrani Biswas 01-11-2017 (UIN: 1705003008), Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Evaluation of anti-glioma efficacy of Fucoidan in combination with Temozolomide: An experimental in silico and in vitro approach NO NO
3 Daisy Precilla S 01-10-2018 UIN:1805003009; Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Repurposing drugs potentiates anti-glioma efficacy of temozolomide in a preclinical orthotopic xenograft animal model NO NO

Research Guidance - Post Doctoral

S.No Scholar Name Designation Funding Agency Fellowship Title Year of Joining Year of Completion

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

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E-Lecture Details

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Details of Online Education Conducted

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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 Cancer Therapy and Career Guidance BioCognit PSR College, Sivakasi National 04-04-2022 06-04-2022 2022
2 Covid-19: Myths and Facts Scholastic Updates Linked Professional Training Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Regional 04-07-2020 04-07-2020 2020
3 Repurposing Drugs: A New era for the treatment of Glioblastoma Multiforme Global Perspectives in Biotechnology PSR Engineering College, Sivakasi National 11-05-2020 15-05-2020 2020
4 Certificate Course on “ Conventional and Real Time PCR technology” Workshop Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry National 4-1-2020 5-1-2020 2020
5 Basic Mammalian Cell Culture for Biomedical Research Workshop Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry National 10-1-2020 12-1-2020 2020
6 “Introduction on Basics and Practical Aspects of ELISA and Western Blot” Workshop Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry National 08-11-2019 10-11-2019 2019
7 Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Workshop Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry National 21-05-2018 25-05-2018 2018
8 Two-days hands-on workshop on NIPUNA-II Workshop Centre for Animal Research and Teaching Services, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry National 21-08-2017 22-08-2017 2017
9 Molecular Biological Techniques in Personalized Medicine Workshop Golden Jubilee International Conference of Indian Pharmacological Society-2017, MGMCRI, Puducherry International 03-07-2017 03-07-2017 2017
10 National Workshop on PCR techniques Workshop Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry National 29-10-2015 30-10-2015 2015

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 Bioethics on Human Research SBV MGMCRI National 06-08-2020 08-08-2020 2020
2 International Conference on “Natural Products in Indian System of Medicine” - Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, 1 day International 21-07-2019 21-7-2019 2019
3 National symposium on Molecular Diagnostics and Research MCI Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth National 31-10-2015 31-10-2015 2015

Workshop Organized

S.No Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Certificate Course on “Natural Product Extraction and HPLC Analysis” - Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, 3 days National 13-12-2019 15-12-2019 2019
2 5th National Advanced Hands-on Workshop on Real Time PCR and HPLC in Biomedical Research MCI Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry National 29-10-2018 31-10-2018 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 Board of Studies School of Biological Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry 2021
2 American Society of Biochemistry and Moelcular Biology ASMB 2020
3 Board of Studies Dept. of Animal Science 2017

Participation & Extension Activities (Academic/Administraion)

S.No Name of the Position (Head, Dean, Co-ordinator, Director, etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 SBV-Institutional Research Council-Member Secretary Two years Organisation of Research Proposals by the faculty and arranging for timely IRC meeting, updation of Seed money

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 Mrr. Madhu Subramaniam CEO SCIROSBIO INTERNATIONAL Research 15-07-2021 09-11-2022 02-02-2022 08-11-2022 Research Oriented Collaboration, Jointly applied patent

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

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Details of Executive Development Prog/Management Development Prog. conducted

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

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Enrolment under ARPIT Programme

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