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Department of Biotechnology

Faculty Details

Faculty

Dr Nishanth M J

Assistant Professor,Biotechnology

Employee Code : 20220901760

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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Academic Degree Subject University Address of the University Rank/ Medals
M.Sc. Biotechnology SASTRA University Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu Yes
PhD Biology SASTRA Deemed University Tirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Eligibility Details
Category Subject Status
DST-INSPIRE Fellowship Plant molecular biology Cleared
PhD Details
Title of Thesis University / Institution University Address Date of Registration Date of Completion Details of papers published (Enter the total number of papers published / under process as part of Phd) Current Status
Understanding the influence of the RNA-binding protein - Pumilio, on terpenoid indole alkaloid biosynthesis and Cell wall invertase in Catharanthus roseus SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India 22-07-2016 09-09-2023 (1) Nishanth et al. Scientific Reports. 2018 Oct 10;8(1):15059 (2) Nishanth and Simon, Molecular Biology Reports. 2020 Jan;47(1):785-807, (3) Nishanth and Simon, Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants. 2022 May;28(5):963-9. Awarded
Publications
Title Journal Name Year DOI/URL Your authorial position How many authors Clarivate IF
Transcriptome meta-analysis-based identification of hub transcription factors and RNA-binding proteins potentially orchestrating gene regulatory cascades and crosstalk in response to abiotic stresses in Arabidopsis thaliana Journal of Applied Genetics 2024 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13353-024-00837-4 1st and corresponding 1 2.4
Computational analysis of the divergent neurotranscriptomic signatures of major depression and suicidality Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics 2024 https://doi.org/10.1186/s43042-024-00559-6 1st 3 1.2
Evolutionary Analysis of the hnRNP Interactomes and Their Functions in Eukaryotes Biochemical Genetics 2024 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10528-024-10956-6 1st and corresponding 2 2.1
Computational analysis of crosstalk between transcriptional regulators and RNA-binding proteins suggests mutual regulation of polycomb proteins and SRSF1 influencing adult hippocampal neurogenesis Discover Mental Health 2023 https://doi.org/10.1007/s44192-023-00034-5 1st 2
Genome-wide landscape of RNA-binding protein (RBP) networks as potential molecular regulators of psychiatric co-morbidities: a computational analysis Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics 2023 https://doi.org/10.1186/s43042-022-00382-x 1st 2 1.3
Understanding the possible influence of Pumilio RNA binding proteins on terpenoid indole alkaloid biosynthesis in Catharanthus roseus Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants 2022 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12298-022-01193-5 1st 2 3.5
Global exploration of RNA-binding proteins in exercise-induced adult hippocampal neurogenesis: A transcriptome meta-analysis and computational study Biochemical Genetics 2022 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10528-022-10230-7 1st 2 2.4
Melatonin Influences Terpenoid Indole Alkaloids Biosynthesis and 5′ Upstream-Mediated Regulation of Cell wall Invertase in Catharanthus roseus Journal of Plant Growth Regulation 2022 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-022-10705-2 2nd 3 4.8
Understanding the neural basis of survival instinct vs. suicidal behavior: a key to decode the biological enigma of human suicidal behavior European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience 2021 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00406-021-01269-5 1st 2 4.7
Functions, mechanisms and regulation of Pumilio/Puf family RNA binding proteins: a comprehensive review Molecular Biology Reports 2019 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-019-05142-6 1st 2 2.8
Expression analysis of Cell wall invertase under abiotic stress conditions influencing specialized metabolism in Catharanthus roseus Scientific Reports 2018 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-33415-w 1st 5 4.6
Effect of Melatonin on the stability and expression of reference genes in Catharanthus roseus Scientific Reports 2018 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-20474-2 2nd 4 4.6
Comparative genome based cis-elements analysis in the 5′ upstream and 3′ downstream region of cell wall invertase and Phenylalanine ammonia lyase in Nicotiana benthamiana Computational biology and chemistry 2018 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compbiolchem.2017.11.004 Other 5 3.1
Stress-mediated cis-element transcription factor interactions interconnecting primary and specialized metabolism in planta Frontiers in plant science 2016 https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2016.01725 1st 3 5.6
Participation (Seminar, Conference, Workshop)
Title of Event Type of Event Level Organized by Start Date Place Duration
Climate change in your classroom: a workshop for teachers of all disciplines Workshop State National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and TROP-ICSU 02-05-2024 NCBS, Bengaluru 2 days
International Symposium on Plant Photobiology 2024 Workshop International EMBO and NISER 09-01-2024 Bhubaneshwar, Odisha 4 Days
JESCOL-I Seminar Other The Bangalore Jesuit Educational Society 08-12-2022 St Joseph's University, Bengaluru 3 days
Induction Programme Orientation Program Intra-Collegiate St Joseph's University, Bengaluru 10-10-2022 St Joseph's University, Bengaluru 6 days
Awards, Achievements
Name of Fellowship/ Award/Achievement Level Awarded by Place Date Duration of Fellowship
International Travel Support (ITS) grant National Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bengaluru 17-06-2025
Faculty Development Program
Title of Event Type of Event Level Organized by Place Date From Date To
6th International Caparica Conference on Splicing Conference International Proteomass Scientific Society, NOVA University Lisbon Caparica, Lisbon 21-07-2025 24-07-2025
Mass Spectrometry data analysis workshop Workshop National NCBS, C-CAMP, InStem, and TIGS Bengaluru 18-06-2025 19-06-2025
Research ids
Google Scholar id ResearchGate id Orcid id Scopus Author ID Vidwan
OQ4IvSwAAAAJ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nishanth-M-J 0000-0002-9662-6475 57192166980 https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/519298
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=OQ4IvSwAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nishanth-M-J 0000-0002-9662-6475 57192166980

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