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Dr Kavya K

Assistant Professor

ZOOLOGY

20190601501

Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Animal Cell Culture and Cancer biology

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Professional Qualification

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Academic DegreeSubjectUniversityAddress of the UniversityRank/ Medals
Ph.DFaculty of Science - BiotechnologyBangalore UniversityJnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore- 560056
M.Sc.Molecular BiologyBangalore UniversityJnana Bharathi Campus, Bengaluru- 560056Yes
B.Sc.,Zoology, Chemistry, BiotechnologyBangalore UniversityVivekananda Degree College Affiliated to Bangalore University

Eligibility Details
CategorySubjectStatus
KSETLife ScienceCleared
GATEBiotechnology (BT)Cleared

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
Androgen Receptor Signalling in Prostate Cancer Cell Lines: Role of PKA and PKC PathwaysBangalore UniversityJnana Bharathi Campus, Bengaluru24-10-201305-04-2019Awarded

Journal Publications

Publications
TitleName of JournalYearDOI/URLYour authorial positionHow many authorsClarivate IF
Assessing Climate - Induced Variations in Water Quality and Heavy Metal Bioaccumulation in Bangalore’s Commercially - Fished Lakes : A Comprehensive AnalysisIndian Journal of Natural Sciences2025Vol.16 / Issue 93 / Dec / 2025Corresponding3
Interplay Between ERK1/2 Signaling Pathway and Estradiol Receptor Modulates ER Targeted Genes Involved in Progression of Estrogen Responsive Breast CancersCancer Investigation2025https://doi.org/10.1080/07357907.2025.25637152nd4
In-Vitro Bio-compatibility Study and Comparison of Magnesium AZ31 and PEEK 450G Bio materials used as Cardiovascular Stent ImplantsJournal of Mines, Metals and Fuels2023https://doi.org/10.18311/jmmf/2023/33358Other5
Alumina: As a Bio compatible Bio material Used in Dental ImplantsJournal of Dental Applications2022J Dent App 8(1): id1115 (2022) - Page - 04741st and corresponding8
Zirconia: as a biocompatible biomaterial used in dental implantsAdvances in Applied Ceramics Structural, Functional and Bioceramics2020https://doi.org/10.1080/17436753.2020.1865094Other7
Protein kinases orchestrate cell cycle regulators in differentiating BeWo choriocarcinoma cellsMolecular and Cellular Biochemistry2019https://doi.org/10.1007/s11010-018-3407-8Other10
Dexamethasone inhibits inflammatory response via down regulation of AP-1 transcription factor in human lung epithelial cellsGene2018https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gene.2017.12.024Other8
Midostaurin inhibits hormone-refractory prostate cancer PC-3 cells by modulating nPKCs and AP-1 transcription factors and their target genes involved in cell cycleFront. Biol.2017https://doi.org/10.1007/s11515-017-1475-x1st and corresponding4
Diferential expression of AP-1 transcription factors in human prostate LNCaP and PC-3 cells: role of Fra-1 in transition to CRPC statusMol Cell Biochem2017DOI 10.1007/s11010-017-3012-21st and corresponding9
Aqueous areca nut extract induces oxidative stress in human lung epithelial A549 cells: Probable role of p21 in inducing cell deathGene Reports2016http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.genrep.2016.12.008Other8
Cadmium induces oxidative stress and apoptosis in lung epithelial cellsToxicology Mechanisms and Methods2016http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15376516.2016.1223240Other9
Interplay of nuclear receptors (ER, PR, and GR) and their steroid hormones in MCF-7 cellsMol Cell Biochem2016DOI 10.1007/s11010-016-2810-2Other9
Biosorption of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solution using chemically modified Spirulina platensis algal biomass: an ecofriendly approachDesalination and Water Treatment2015http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19443994.2015.1019370Other9
Mass Multiplication of Baliospermum Montanum Through Indirect RegenerationJ. CYTOL. GENET.2013Other3
Evaluation of antibacterial activity of Lavandula stoechas L. essential oilJournal of Spices and Aromatic Crops2013Other4

Books And Chapters Published

Book Chapter Published
Article TitleBook titleBook editorArticle pagesNo of ChaptersYour authorial positionYearISBNPublisher DetailsPlaceAre you the publisher of this book
Comparative study on tribological behaviour of bio-compatible biomaterialsNext Generation Materials: Recent Advances in Engineering SciencesNaidu N. V. R., Chandraprabha M. N., Madhu G. M., Rajesh M.123-1301Other20269781003724964CRC PressLondonNo

Paper Presentations

Presentations
Title of PaperTitle of Seminar/ConferenceOrganized byLevelStart DatePlaceCountryDuration
Environmental and Physiological Modulators of Regeneration in Schmidtea mediterranea : A Multivariate Study on Stem Cell Dynamics"National Conference for Undergraduate Research in Biology (NCURB)IISER TirupatiNational16-12-2025IISER TirupatiIndia2 Days
Assessing Climate-Induced Variations in Water Quality and Heavy Metal Bioaccumulation in Bangalore’s Commercially- Fished Lakes: A Comprehensive AnalysisInternational Conference Navigating Cross-functional Collaboration for Ecological Security PatternMount Carmel College (Autonomous), BengaluruInternational17-01-2025BengaluruINDIA2 days
Midostaurin inhibits proliferation of castrate resistant PC-3 cells via G1/S phase cell cycle arresThe International Conference on Phytomedicine 2022St. Joseph's college (Autonomous)International20-05-2022BengaluruIndia2 days
Midostaurin Inhibits Ap-1 transcription Factors in CRPC1 st International Conference on Life, Chemica and Health SciencesKSTA and Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and CommerceInternational24-10-2019BengaluruIndiaThree Days
Antiproliferative Effect of Bicalutamide on LNCap and PC-3 cellsNational Conference on Secondary Metabolites of Endophytic Fungi/ Medical Plants and Their AnticanceDEpartment of Microbiology and Biotechnology under UGC- SAP DRS-1National05-03-2015BengaluruIndiaTwo Days
Agrobacterium Mediated Gus Gene Transformation in PeanutNational Conference on Developmental Biology- NACON D BIO 2010Bangalore UniversityNational15-09-2010BengaluruIndiaThree Days
BioremediationScience ForumK. L. E. Society's S. Nijalingappa CollegeState15-03-2008BengaluruIndiaOne day

Workshop/Conference/Training Programme

Events Organized
Type of EventLevelOrganized byDate FromTitle of EventDurationPlace
SeminarNationalDepartment of Zoology, St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)07-08-2020Webinar on Drug Discovery - probable approaches to combat COVID-19Afternoon
Participation (Seminar, Conference, Workshop)
Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceDuration
The International Conference on Phytomedicine 2022- Biotechnological and Bioinformatics aspects of PConferenceInternationalCMCB association of the Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Bengaluru.20-05-2022BengaluruTwo days
International Webinar on "Recent Trends and Challenges in Neuro Immunology"WebinarInternationalDepartment of studies in Biochemistry, Karnatak University10-08-2020Bengaluru3 days
An International Webinar on Covid-19- The Current ScenarioWebinarInternationalDepartment of Microbiology, St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata02-07-2020BengaluruThree days
International Webinar on Frontier Research in ScienceWebinarInternationalJyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru.30-06-2020Bengaluruone day
1 st International Conference on Life, Chemica and Health SciencesConferenceInternationalKSTA and Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce24-10-2019BengaluruThree days

Contribution Through Clubs And Committees

Contribution through Clubs
Name of ClubRoleStart DateEnd Date
INDIAN MUSICJoint Coordinator01-06-2021
NATURAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATIONMember01-06-2019

Awards

Name of Award/AchievementLevelAwarded byPlaceDateDuration of Fellowship
3 rd Place in Best Presentation CategoryNationalDepartment of Microbiology and Biotechnology under UGC-SAP DRS-1Bengaluru06-03-2015
1 st PlaceNationalBangalore UniversityBengaluru17-09-2010
Certificate of MeritStateKarnataka Science and Technology Academy, Karnataka Rajya Vijnana Parishat and department of CollegiBengaluru05-04-2008
3 rd PlaceStateKarnataka Science and Technology Academy, Karnataka Rajya Vijnana Parishat and Department of CollegiBengaluru16-02-2008

Previous Experience

DesignationInstitution NameStart DateEnd Date
Guest FacultyBangalore University18-08-201031-05-2012

Faculty Development Program

Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byPlaceDate FromDate To
State Level Faculty Development Programme - 2024FDPs attendedStateB.M.S. College for WomenBengaluru19-08-202424-08-2024
Certificate Course on Mentoring and Basic Counselling SkillsTraining ProgramOthersSAMAGRASJPUC14-02-202404-04-2024
Faculty Induction ProgrammeOrientation (HRDC)HRDCUniversity of DelhiDelhi18-01-202320-02-2023
y Online Elementary FDP on "Technological advancement and manufacturing of Biosimilars for CanFDPs attendedNationalNational Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hajipur under AICTE Training And LearniHajipur21-06-202126-06-2021
10 days workshop on “Application of Artificial Intelligence in Bioinformatics and Biomedical SciWorkshopNationalKarnataka State Akkamahadevi Women’s University, Vijayapura Dept. of Bioinformatics Under CURIE-Bengaluru27-01-202106-02-2021
Training on E-content Development : Strategies, Tools and OpportunitiesTraining ProgramOnlineSt. Joseph's CollegeBengaluru13-05-202021-05-2020
online faculty development programme on ‘SARS-CoV-2 Research: Insights from Computational BiologyFDPs attendedNationalDepartment of Life Sciences, Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous)Bengaluru11-05-202015-05-2020
FDP on Intellectual Property RightsFDPs attendedStateSacred Heart Girls' First Grade CollegeBengaluru24-02-202024-02-2020
National Workshop on Frontiers in Cell biology and BiotechnologyWorkshopNationalDepartment of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Bangalore UniversityBengaluru28-12-201229-12-2012

Resource Persons

Title of the ProgramRoleLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceCountry
FDP on Research Methodology and IPRInvited TalkStateDCTE, S. J. (Govt) Polytechnic21-03-2025BengaluruIndia
FDP on “ADVANCED PEDAGOGY”Invited TalkGovernmentS. J. Government Polytechnic College, Collegiate and Technical Education Department, Bengaluru Government of Karnataka05-07-2024S. J. Government Polytechnic College, BengaluruIndia
TERM PAPER SEMINARInvited TalkInter-SchoolJosephite Research Forum26-02-2024SJUIndia
Faculty Development Programme on Advanced PedagogyInvited TalkGovernmentS. J. Govt Polytechnic13-03-2023BengaluruIndia
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