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Dr Nishanth M J

Assistant Professor

BIOTECHNOLOGY

20220901760

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https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/519298

Professional Qualification

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Academic DegreeSubjectUniversityAddress of the UniversityRank/ Medals
M.Sc.BiotechnologySASTRA UniversityThanjavur, Tamil NaduYes
PhDBiologySASTRA Deemed UniversityTirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Eligibility Details
CategorySubjectStatus
KSETLife SciencesCleared
DST-INSPIRE FellowshipPlant molecular biologyCleared

PhD Details
Title of ThesisUniversity / InstitutionUniversity AddressDate of RegistrationDate of CompletionDetails 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 roseusSASTRA Deemed UniversityThanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India22-07-201609-09-2023Awarded

Journal Publications

Publications
TitleName of JournalYearDOI/URLYour authorial positionHow many authorsClarivate IF
Conserved differential expression of DDX helicase and CPEB genes in skeletal muscles potentially influences neuromuscular junctions during aging: a computational analysis.Biogerontology2026https://doi.org/10.1007/s10522-025-10382-01st and corresponding2
Evolutionary Analysis of the hnRNP Interactomes and Their Functions in EukaryotesBiochemical Genetics2024https://doi.org/10.1007/s10528-024-10956-61st and corresponding2
Computational analysis of the divergent neurotranscriptomic signatures of major depression and suicidalityEgyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics2024https://doi.org/10.1186/s43042-024-00559-61st3
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 thalianaJournal of Applied Genetics2024https://doi.org/10.1007/s13353-024-00837-41st and corresponding1
Computational analysis of crosstalk between transcriptional regulators and RNA-binding proteins suggests mutual regulation of polycomb proteins and SRSF1 influencing adult hippocampal neurogenesisDiscover Mental Health2023https://doi.org/10.1007/s44192-023-00034-51st2
Genome-wide landscape of RNA-binding protein (RBP) networks as potential molecular regulators of psychiatric co-morbidities: a computational analysisEgyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics2023https://doi.org/10.1186/s43042-022-00382-x1st2
Melatonin Influences Terpenoid Indole Alkaloids Biosynthesis and 5′ Upstream-Mediated Regulation of Cell wall Invertase in Catharanthus roseusJournal of Plant Growth Regulation2022https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-022-10705-22nd3
Understanding the possible influence of Pumilio RNA binding proteins on terpenoid indole alkaloid biosynthesis in Catharanthus roseusPhysiology and Molecular Biology of Plants2022https://doi.org/10.1007/s12298-022-01193-51st2
Global exploration of RNA-binding proteins in exercise-induced adult hippocampal neurogenesis: A transcriptome meta-analysis and computational studyBiochemical Genetics2022https://doi.org/10.1007/s10528-022-10230-71st2
Understanding the neural basis of survival instinct vs. suicidal behavior: a key to decode the biological enigma of human suicidal behaviorEuropean archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience2021https://doi.org/10.1007/s00406-021-01269-51st2
Functions, mechanisms and regulation of Pumilio/Puf family RNA binding proteins: a comprehensive reviewMolecular Biology Reports2019https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-019-05142-61st2
Expression analysis of Cell wall invertase under abiotic stress conditions influencing specialized metabolism in Catharanthus roseusScientific Reports2018https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-33415-w1st5
Effect of Melatonin on the stability and expression of reference genes in Catharanthus roseusScientific Reports2018https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-20474-22nd4
Comparative genome based cis-elements analysis in the 5′ upstream and 3′ downstream region of cell wall invertase and Phenylalanine ammonia lyase in Nicotiana benthamianaComputational biology and chemistry2018https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compbiolchem.2017.11.004Other5
Stress-mediated cis-element transcription factor interactions interconnecting primary and specialized metabolism in plantaFrontiers in plant science2016https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2016.017251st3

Books And Chapters Published

Book Chapter Published
Article TitleBook titleBook editorArticle pagesNo of ChaptersYour authorial positionYearISBNPublisher DetailsPlaceAre you the publisher of this book
Plant Development, Stress, and TranscriptomicsPlant Transcriptomics and EpitranscriptomicsLuis Maria Vaschetto155–17511st and corresponding2026978-981-95-5183-5Springer NatureSingaporeNo

Workshop/Conference/Training Programme

Participation (Seminar, Conference, Workshop)
Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceDuration
Climate change in your classroom: a workshop for teachers of all disciplinesWorkshopStateNational Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and TROP-ICSU02-05-2024NCBS, Bengaluru2 days
International Symposium on Plant Photobiology 2024WorkshopInternationalEMBO and NISER09-01-2024Bhubaneshwar, Odisha4 Days
JESCOL-ISeminarOtherThe Bangalore Jesuit Educational Society08-12-2022St Joseph's University, Bengaluru3 days
Induction ProgrammeOrientation ProgramIntra-CollegiateSt Joseph's University, Bengaluru10-10-2022St Joseph's University, Bengaluru6 days

Awards

Name of Award/AchievementLevelAwarded byPlaceDateDuration of Fellowship
International Travel Support (ITS) grantNationalAnusandhan National Research FoundationBengaluru17-06-2025

Faculty Development Program

Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byPlaceDate FromDate To
6th International Caparica Conference on SplicingConferenceInternationalProteomass Scientific Society, NOVA University LisbonCaparica, Lisbon21-07-202524-07-2025
Mass Spectrometry data analysis workshopWorkshopNationalNCBS, C-CAMP, InStem, and TIGSBengaluru18-06-202519-06-2025

Research Ids

Teaching Innovation

Name of InnovationName of PlatformDateInnovationTarget GroupWebsite Link
Applying biostatistical concepts to interpret research dataClass Activity
Stimulating self and peer-learning during molecular biology laboratory sessionsFlipped Classroom
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