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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
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

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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