DR. MOHAMED ESSA MOHAMED MUSTHFA
SQU ID: 8960
College: Agricultural and Marine Sciences
Department: Food Science and Nutrition
Date of last Promotion: Nil
PhD date and Institution: 19th June 2007, Annamalai University, India
Summary of Scholarly activities
Number of Undergraduate research project supervised: 6 + 2*
Number of MSc project supervised: 1 + 4*
Number of PhD supervised: 3* (SQU) + 2* (International)
Number of Research Grants as PI: 2 (209000 OR)
Number of Research Grants as Co-I: 4 (212500 OR)
Number of workshops organized: 1 (organizer) + 2 (member) + 1 Awareness Walk
Publications
Category
#
After Joining
Total
SQU
25
29
54
0
2
2
0
9
9
4
8
12
0
3
3
0
1
1
2
30
32
6
16
22
9
7
16
2
0
2
0
6
6
1
7
8
0
1
1
49
119
168
Total Citations in
232
Google Scholar
H Index in Google
8
Scholar
Before SQU
Refereed journal papers
Refereed journal papers Accepted/in press
Submitted refereed papers
Conference abstracts published in journals
Books
Books (in process)
Refereed Book chapters
Refereed conference papers and abstracts
Non-refereed conference abstracts/papers
Dissertations
Popular articles in News papers
Other Presentations
Papers in SQU magazines
Total
Total Citations in
147
Scopus
H Index in Scopus
7
(ID: 8904142900)
* Current students
Administrative services:
Chair – Annual Report Preparation Committee, CAMS, SQU – 2012 – till date.
Department Undergraduate Coordinator for Nutrition - 2013
Coordinator – Food science and Nutrition student group – 2012
Member for Publication and Outreach committee – 2012
Member for computer committee (2009 – 2011)
Member for Department Board (2009- till date)
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Curriculum vitae
Dr. MOHAMED ESSA MOHAMED MUSTHAFA
Department of Food Science and Nutrition,
College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences,
Sultan Qaboos University,
PO Box 34, Al-Khoud 123
Sultanate of Oman
Email: drmdessa@squ.edu.om
Phone: +968 2414 3604; Mobile: +968 98813910; Office: +968 2414 3604
Webpage: http://www.squ.edu.om/tabid/8542/language/en-US/Default.aspx
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Place and Date of Birth:
Nationality:
Marital Status:
Number of Children:
India; 04th May 1976.
Indian.
Married
2
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Degree University
PhD
Annamalai University
M.Phil Annamalai University
Country Year
India
Submit:Oct’2006
Award: June 2007
India
2001
M.Sc
B.Sc
India
India
Annamalai University
M.K. University
1999
1996
Field of Specialization
Major: Biochemistry
Mentor: P. Subramanian
Major: Biochemistry
Mentor: P. Subramanian
Major: Biochemistry
Major: Biochemistry
EMPLOYMENT RECORD
! October 2009 to date: Assistant Professor, Dept of Nutrition, CAMS, Sultan Qaboos
University, Oman.
! July 2010 to Till date: Visiting Assistant Professor / Scientist at the Department of
Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney,
Australia
! 2007 August – 2009 October: Post-doctoral Research Scientist at the New York State
Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities, Staten Island, New York,
USA.
! 2006 Nov to 2007 June: Lecturer, Dept of Biochemistry, Vivekananda College,
Chennai, INDIA
! 2003 – 2004: Project Coordinator - Life sciences & Bio informatics-e-learning project
for Ministry of Education, Malaysia (in White House Business Solutions Inc,
Chennai, INDIA, Visited Malaysia several times)
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! 2000 – 2003: Lecturer, Dept of Biochemistry, The New College, Chennai, INDIA.
! 1999 – 2000: Research Assistant, Biochemistry, Annamalai University, INDIA.
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
14. Best Researcher Award – 2013, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. Awarded
during University day celebrations (5th May 2013)
13. Won the Best of the Show, Best of overall in all categories and individual as well
in the “Science of Art- Photo Contest” in ISN-ASN Intl. Meeting in Mexico, 2013
12. ISN travel award to Participate Advanced School in Neurochemistry and ISNASN Biennial Meeting in Mexico April 2013
11. Selected to Participate Advanced School in Neurochemistry in Mexico (April 16
to 20, 2013) from International Society for Neurochemistry
10. One of my published paper got selected as top 1 out of 20 papers published in
Oxidative stress area in 2012.
http://bmlsearch.com/?wmdc243=22127832KED30328T7i8gtJ7a1366623922
9. Honoured, got Thanks and Appreciation certificate at SQU 25th Year closing
ceremony by Minister of Higher Education, Oman for the excellence in Research at
International Level (November 2012).
8. Best Young Researcher Award – 2011, CAMS, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.
Awarded in the college during University day celebrations (2nd May 2011)
7. Press Release and best paper award: Walnut rich diet improves memory deficits and
learning skills in transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease – Chauhan A, Essa
MM, et al - Got released by press in ICAD conference, Hawaii, USA – July- 7th, 2010.
One of the best top four papers among a total of 2000 papers
6. Professional from Developing Country Award – International Society for Autism
Research, USA to participate and give talk in IMFAR 2010, PA, USA, May 20-22, 2010.
5. American Society for Neurochemistry Young Investigator Educational Enhancement
Award (ASN-YIEE-2009), Mar 2009, Invited speaker for ASN-2009, Charleston, USA.
4. Young Scientist Travel Award- 3rd - SFRR Asia & 6th SFRR – India - Intl
conference on emerging trends in Free radical and Antioxidant research, Jan 07, India.
3. Elected as Executive Council member for South India (2006-2009) in the Indian
Chemical Society.
2. Travel Award 5th SFRR – India - International conference on emerging trends in Free
radical and Antioxidant research, January 12-15, 2006, Science city, Kolkatta, India.
1. National Eligibility Test for Lectureship (NET) qualified in Biochemistry (Indian
Council of Agricultural Research, Oct. 2001 approved by UGC/CSIR - INDIA)
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TEACHING
Courses Taught
At Sultan Qaboos University, I have taught 4 different courses (alone) and one course (in
collaboration), within the Department Food Science and Nutrition, CAMS.
Course Code
Year/
Semester
Course Name
No of
Students
Format Credit Courses taught in Sultan Qaboos University, Oman L +P L +P L +P L +P L +P L +P L +P L L L +P L +P L +P L +P L L +P L +P L +P Courses taught in New College, University of Madras, Chennai, India 27 L +P Analytical Biochemistry
25 L +P Organic Chemistry
27 L +P `Enzyme kinetics and metabolism
FSHN 3333
FSHN 2302
FSHN 2302
FSHN 2301
FSHN 2302
FSHN 2301
FSHN 2001
FSHN 2301
FSHN 2301
FSHN 2001
FSHN 2001
FSHN 4302
FSHN 4303
FSHN 2301
FSHN 2001
FSHN 2301
FSHN 2001
2013 Spring
2013 Spring
2012 Fall
2012 Fall
2012 Spring
2012 Spring
2011 Fall
2011 Fall
2011 Spring
2011 Spring
2010 Fall
2010 Fall
2010 Spring
2010 Spring
2010 Spring
2009 Fall
2009 Fall
Micronutrients
Principles of Biochemistry
Principles of Biochemistry
Introduction to Human diet
Principles of Biochemistry
Introduction to Human diet
Agricultural Biochemistry
Introduction to Human diet
Introduction to Human diet
Agricultural Biochemistry
Agricultural Biochemistry
Clinical Nutrition
Life cycle Nutrition
Introduction to Human diet
Agricultural Biochemistry
Introduction to Human diet
Agricultural Biochemistry
Key:
L: Lectures,
P: Practicum/ laboratory,
ch: contact hours.
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37
41
29
47
26
47
27
47
31
19
27
16
19
27
21
19
12
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Educational Development at SQU
•
I have developed a new course named Clinical Biochemistry (FSHN 3302) which was
approved and will be taught from Fall 2013, CAMS, SQU.
•
I have developed a new graduate course named Nutrition and Behavior (FSHN 6028)
which was approved and will be taught from Fall 2013, CAMS, SQU.
•
I have developed a new graduate course named Dietary minerals and health and
disease (FSHN XXXX) which was under approval.
•
I have modified the course curriculum with latest updates and changed the earlier
course Agricultural Biochemistry (FSHN2001) to Principles of Biochemistry
(FSHN2302).
•
Designed a new course material and lab manual for FSHN 2302 Principles of
Biochemistry.
•
Designed a new lab manual for FSHN 3333 Micronutrients course
•
Since joining SQU, I have been advising 55 students.
•
Applied innovative technologies such as Moodle (e-learning), power points etc. I
have encouraged the students to develop analytical thinking rather than
memorization.
SUPERVISION
Summary of Research Student Supervision In Progress Consultant
Post Docs
Ph.D Student Supervision in SQU
Ph.D Student Supervision international
M.Sc Student Supervision
B.Sc final year project Student Supervision (FSHN
4900 Course)
Overall
Completed Total 1
1
3
2
4
2
0
1
0
0
1
6
1
2
3
2
5
8
12
8
21
Details Research Student Supervision (* Current students; ** -­‐ Volunteer) #
23
22
21
20
Name
Dr. Ganesan
Saravanan
Dr. Subash
Selvaraju
Dr. Lukmanul F
Hakkim
Ghazi Ahmad
Falah Daradkeh
Year
*
Type
Role
Consultant Mentor
*
Post Doc
Supervisor
2011-12
Post Doc
Supervisor
*
Ph.D
Supervisor
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Short title
Effect of fruits grown in Oman
against Alzheimer’s disease
Effect of fruits grown in Oman
against Alzheimer’s disease
Effect of fruits grown in Oman
against Alzheimer’s disease
TBD
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Amani Salim
Al-Rawahi
*
Ph.D
Co-Supervisor
18
Vandita P. Singh
*
Ph.D
Co-Supervisor
17
Amith
Sasidharan
*
Ph.D
16
Meera Amith
*
Ph.D
15
Maryam AlHakmani
2011
M.Sc
Co-Supervisor
(Supervisor: Dr.
Rajadurai,
Periyar
University,
India)
Co-Supervisor
(Supervisor: Dr.
Manivasagam,
Annamalai
University,
India
Co-Supervisor
14
Amzaad AlGhamari
2012
M.Sc
Supervisor
13
12
11
*
*
*
M.Sc
M.Sc
M.Sc
Supervisor
Supervisor
Supervisor
10
Amal Al-Adawi
Ahood Al-Jabri
Zayana AlBuraiki
Sheikha Al-Saidi
B.Sc
Supervisor
9
Eman Al-Salhi
B.Sc
Supervisor
8
Suaad Al-Thani
B.Sc
Supervisor
7
Abeer Al-Saidi
B.Sc
Supervisor
6
Zayana AlBuraiki
Amal Al-Adawi
Spring
2012
Spring
2012
Spring
2012
Spring
2012
Spring
2011
Spring
2011
B.Sc
Supervisor
B.Sc
Supervisor
*
*
**
B.Sc
Supervisor
Supervisor
Effect of Omani coffee on the
glycemic index of common
snack foods in Oman.
In vitro anti-amyloidogenic
effect of two Omani date palm
varieties
Fenugreek and Cardiac function
Figs and Alzheimer’s disease
Pomegranate and Alzheimer’s
disease
In vitro anti-amyloidogenic
effect of Roselle
In vitro anti-amyloidogenic
effect of Nabag (red date)
In vitro anti-amyloidogenic
effect of Zinger
In vitro anti-amyloidogenic
effect of amla
In vitro anti-amyloidogenic
effect of Omani Guava
In vitro anti-amyloidogenic
effect of 3 Omani date palm
varieties
TBD
TBD
*
B.Sc
Supervisor
TBD
*
M.Sc
Supervisor
Effect of Omani Dates and
Alzheimer’s disease
5
4
3
2
1
Meera Amith
Maymona AlHinai
Balqees AlMamari
Kathiya Awlad
Thani
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Studies of Different
Pomegranate Skin Extracts:
Physiochemical Characteristics
and Protective Effects against
Neurotoxicity Human Primary
Neurons
Date varieties (Phoenix
dactylifera L.) and Nabag
(Zizyphus Spina Christi) grown
in Oman and their potential
health effects
TBD
TBD
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1
Rashid Al-Balushi
2
Reshmi K Vijayan
3
Roopa P. Koshy
4
Buthainah AlBulushi
5
Raya Al-Maliki
6
Roopa P. Koshy
•
2012 Jan
to 2013
December
2011 Feb
to 2011
December
2012 July
to 2012
December
2013 April
to 2013
December
2013 April
to 2013
December
2013
March to
2014 May
Research Assistants
RA
Supervisor
Internal Grant - SQU
(IG/AGR/FOOD/11/02)
RA
Supervisor
Internal Grant - SQU
(IG/AGR/FOOD/11/02)
RA
Supervisor
Internal Grant - SQU
(IG/AGR/FOOD/11/02)
RA
Supervisor
Internal Grant - SQU
(IG/AGR/FOOD/11/02)
RA
Supervisor
Internal Grant - SQU
(IG/AGR/FOOD/11/02)
RA
Supervisor
TRC Grant
(RC/AGR/FOOD/11/01)
Act as member and external examiner / reviewer for thesis / defense of 4 Master
students in SQU, Oman (3 from CAMS, and 1 from College of Science, SQU)
SERVICES
UNIVERSITY SERVICE Set up a core lab for animal behavior related with neurodegenerative diseases in Small
Animal House first time in Sultan Qaboos University and the Sultanate of Oman.
Reviewer for SQU Medical Journal
Suggestions were given to SQU medical Journal for improvement and indexing
COLLEGE SERVICE Chair – College Annual Report Committee (2012 – till date)
Member, Publication and Outreach Committee (2012- till date)
Member, Computer Committee (2009-2011)
Reviewer – Internal grant from CAMS, SQU (2010)
Resource person for Biochemistry, Pharmacology and neurological diseases
Chair for the committee, prepared the posters about involvement of CAMS faculty in
Journals and books
DEPARTMENT SERVICE Undergraduate coordinator for Nutrition (Since 2012 December – till date)
Faculty Representative, Food Science and Nutrition student group ( Fall 2012)
Setting up the cell culture labs along with capacity of Fluorescence microscope and
ELSIA reader, Semi auto-analyzer, Nano drop, Animal Behavior equipments
Member Department Board (2009 to date)
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SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY Alzheimer’s society Oman – Initiated and active member
Conducted Walkathon for Alzheimer’s awareness “Remember 2013” on April 8th 2013 in
Muscat to create awareness to common public about Alzheimer’s disease and Road
Traffic accident. More than 1000 people turned out.
One of the initiator for the Alzheimer’s newsletter in SQU for Omani’s
Active member for Alzheimer’s care givers support group
Created a new research group in SQU named Ageing and Dementia Research group
Gave talks to health professional and attending patients in various health centers of
Muscat about “Food and Brain Health” to create the awareness.
Started a website about “Alzheimer’s Oman” to give ideas about this disease and recent
updates. www.alzheimersoman.com
Placement guidance to students completing degree from our department.
Given Radio interview on the effect of Omani fruits on Alzheimer’s disease in Oman FM
on November 18, 2011 as a part of 42nd National Day special programs
Given a short TV interview about the preliminary results of our TRC project in a
documentary about Oman by the Globo TV Brazil.
Active member for parent support group
Volunteer for Early Intervention Center, Muscat. Gave talks about developmental
disabilities to parents
Updating the registry of Ministry of Health with number of patients having
Neurodegenerative diseases in Oman through our TRC project.
Creating awareness about importance of diet and health through Ministry of Health
workshops and talks
Sent one of the PhD student Amani Al-Rawahi to UNSW Sydney Australia for training
Given Key note talk about “Responsible consumption of Food” in Earth Hour 2013 in
Information Technology Authority, Oman (March 23, 2013)
Given Radio interview about the effect of fruit and their effect on Alzheimer’s disease
and details of the walkathon “ Remember 2013” in Oman FM on April 6th 2013.
TRAINING PROGRAMS OFFERED BY MYSELF IN THE DEPARTMENT #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Title
Period
Animal
behavior Feb 2012 to
techniques
till date
Animal
behavior April 2013
techniques
Animal
behavior March 2012
techniques
to till date
Participants
Dr.
Subash
Selvaraju
Dr.
Saravanan
Ganesan
Dr. Maha AlSamoui
Position
Biochemical analysis
Fluorescence
Microscope handling
Small animal handling
March
Sara Al-Adawi
Dr. S. Subash &
Amani Al-Rawahi
4 MSc & 1 Ph.D.
School Student
Postdoctoral fellow and
PhD student
M.Sc. & PhD students
March
Raya Al-Maliki
Technician, FSN, CAMS,
SQU
Fluorescence
Microscope and ELISA
reader
May 2010
May 2012
Since
2012
Since
2012
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Postdoctoral Fellow, FSN,
CAMS, SQU
Consultant, FSN, CAMS,
SQU
Consultant-College
Science, SQU
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RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY CONTRIBUTIONS
My research interest mainly focuses on finding novel biomarkers for early detection of
autism and effect of dietary supplementation of natural products on Neurodegenerative
diseases. After joining SQU, I made sincere efforts to conduct quality research and write
research proposals to obtain grants and establish research facilities with a view to transfer
the technology to educate Omani students and capacity building. My research has been
recognized by SQU in 2011 with the Best Young Researcher Award from CAMS, SQU
and the recipient of ‘Professionals from Developing Country’ Award from INSAR, USA
in 2010. I was selected to participate in the Advanced School for Neurochemistry in
Mexico from April 16 to 20, 2013 by International Society for Neurochemistry. I have
won the Science of Art Photo Contest in ISN-ASN Biennial Meeting, Mexico, 2013. One
of my published papers in 2012 got selected as Top 1 out of 20 papers published in the
field of Oxidative stress. As a principal investigator, I have received research grants
amounting to 209,000 OMR from the Research Council Oman (TRC) and IG from SQU.
Besides, I am a co-investigator in four other projects which sums up to 212,500 OMR,
which includes one His Majesty grant, one TRC grant, and two IGs. For the first time in
SQU and the Sultanate, I have set up a core lab for animal behavior related with
neurodegenerative diseases. I am the editor-in-chief of a scientific journal, academic
editor for another international journal and member of editorial / reviewer board for 16
peer-reviewed international journals including PLOS one, eCAM, etc. I have
international collaborations with Universities in Australia, USA, Japan and India. My
publication record increased in steady manner after joining SQU by means of articles,
books and chapters etc. Before joining SQU, I had 29 journal publications with 2 book
chapter and after joining SQU, it has increased to 64 (54 published, 2 accepted and 9
submitted) publications and 32 book chapters.
CAPACITY BUILDING IN SQU ! Animal behavior lab for neurodegenerative studies (first time in SQU / Oman) in
small animal house
! Watermaze
! Rotarod
! Elevated Plus maze
! T maze
! Fluorescence microscope with live imaging
! ELISA reader
! Semi auto analyzer
! Nano drop
RESEARCH GRANTS:
As Principal Investigator
2. 2011- 2014: Effect of Natural products on Alzheimer’s disease, Traumatic brain injury
– The Research Council, Oman – 201000 OMR ($ 0.52 million) (RC/AGR/FOOD/11/01)
1. 2010-2013: Screening novel biomarkers for Omani autistic children, SQU, Oman,
8000 OMR ($ 20640) (IG/AGR/FOOD/10/02)
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As Co- Investigator
4. 2010-2013: Development of Computer Vision (CV) Technology for Quality
Assessment of Dates in Oman, PI. Mani A. 109000 OMR (281220 USD)
(RC/AGR/SWAE/10/01)
3. 2011-2014: Value added functional products from less utilized biomaterials locally
available in the Sultanate, HM's Research Trust Fund. PI. Prof. Shafiur, 89500 OMR ($
230910)
2. 2010-2013: Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load of Traditional Omani Foods: studies
on the effects of methodological and food factors. SQU, Oman, PI: Ali A. 8000 OMR ($
20640) (IG/AGR/FOOD/10/01)
1. 2010-2013: Value addition of Omani dates in South Indian dish Idli. SQU, Oman, PI:
Ali A. 6000 OMR ($ 15480) (IG/AGR/SWAE/10/02)
GRANTS IN THE PIPELINE
4. Comparative study of textural, functional, antioxidants and isolation of active
components of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera linn) varieties and nabag- red dates
(Zizyphus spina-christi) grown in Oman. Submitted to TRC, Under review. 162500
OMR. PI: Guizani N.
3. Environmental and Health Hazards of Heavy Metal Toxicity in the Sultanate of Oman.
Concept Research Proposal submitted to Diwan of Royal court. 301000 OMR, PI: ElTamer M, Diwan of Royal Court, Oman
2. Involvement of KP pathway in Autism – A multinational Study – Qatar National
Research Foundation - Submitted. Dec 2012.
1. Effect of Walnuts on Parkinson’s disease models. M.J. Fox foundation, USA under
preparation. June 2013.
JOURNAL:
Editor in Chief – International Journal of Nutrition, Pharmacology, Neurological Diseases
(Wolters Kluwer USA / Medknow Publishers) www.ijnpnd.com
Academic Editor - British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, OMICS group,
USA
Books Published / Edited
Summary
Category
Books (Published and In press)
Books under editing
Total
Before SQU
0
0
0
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After Joining SQU
3
1
4
Total
3
1
4
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1. Editor of the book entitled “Natural products and Disease Prevention” – Nova Science
th
Publishers, NY, USA – Published on: June 30 2012
2. Editor of the book entitled “The Dates – Genous Phoneix” – from CRC press, UK –
Published on: 20th April January 2012
3. Editor of the book entitled “Food as Medicine” – Nova Science Publishers, NY, USA,
Publication date April 2013.
4. Editor for the book entitled “Food and Brain Health: - Nova Science Publishers, NY,
USA – Publication date December 2013 (Under editing).
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Category
Before SQU
Refereed journal papers
Refereed journal papers Accepted/in press
Submitted refereed papers
Conference abstracts published in journals
Refereed Book chapters
Refereed conference papers and abstracts
Non-refereed conference abstracts/papers
Dissertations
Popular articles in News papers
Other Presentations
Papers in SQU magazines
Total
25
0
0
4
2
6
9
2
0
1
0
49
#
After Joining
SQU
29
2
9
8
30
16
7
0
6
7
1
119
Analysis of papers and research outcome
Category
Total Impact factor (Published and In Press)
Average impact factor score per publication
Total
59.746
1.067
Total Citations in Google Scholar
H Index in Google Scholar
232
8
Total Citations in Scopus
H Index in Scopus (ID: 8904142900; Name: Essa M.M)
147
7
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Total
54
2
9
12
32
22
16
2
6
8
1
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Research Articles
Published:
56. Tamilselvam K, Manivasagam T, Prasad NR, Essa MM, Karthikeyan S, Thenmozhi
AJ. Neuropreventive effect of hesperidin, a plant flavanone on rotenone induced
oxidative stress and apoptosis in cellular model of Parkinson’s disease. Neurochem Res.
Accepted/In Press - IF. 2.24
55. Essa MM, Muthaiyah B, Chauhan A, Chauhan V, Brown T, Weigel V, Lee MH.
Dietary supplementation of walnuts improves memory deficits and learning skills in
transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. Curr Alz. Res. 2013; Accepted - IF –
3.953
54. Essa MM, Subash S, Braidy N, Al-Adawi S, Lim CK, Maivasagam T, Guillemin
GJ.2013. Role of NAD+, Oxidative stress and tryptophan metabolism in Autism
spectrum disorders. Int J Tryp Res, 6: 1–14 (Suppl 1). IF. NA
53. Al-Rawahi AS, Rahman MS, Guizani N, Essa MM. 2013. Chemical Composition, Water
Sorption Isotherm and Phenolic Contents in Fresh and Dried Pomegranate Peels. Drying
Technology, 31: 257–263. IF. 2.084
52. Essa MM, Braidy N, Waly MI, Al-Farsi YM, Al-Sharbati MM, Subash S, Ali A, AlShaffaee MA, Guillemin GJ. Antioxidant Status and Reduced Energy Metabolism in
Autistic Children. Accepted/ In Press; Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2013.7:
557–565. IF – 2.95
51. Essa MM, Braidy N, Vijayan RK, Subash S, Guillemin GJ. 2013. Excito-toxicity in
the pathogenesis of Autism. Neurotox Res. October, PMID: 23065398. IF. 3.514
50. Manickavasagan A, Dubasi GR, Rahman MS, Essa MM. 2013. Informal group
intervention technique to promote a healthy dietary habit in adults. Int J Nutr Pharm
Neurol Dis. 3:1:24-28
49. Essa MM, Vijayan RK, Castellano-Gonzalez G, Memon MA, Braidy N, Guillemin GJ.
2012. Neuroprotective Effect of Natural Products against Alzheimer's Disease. Neurochem
Res. Sep;37(9):1829-42.- IF. 2.24
48. Singh V, Guizani N, Essa MM, Hakkim FL, Rahman MS (2012). Comparative analysis
of total phenolics, flavonoid content and antioxidant profile of different date varieties
(Phoenix dactylifera L.) from Sultanate of Oman. International Food Research Journal 19
(3): 1063-1070 - IF. NA
47. Singh V, Guizani N, Essa MM, Rahman MS, Subash S. 2012. In vitro Antioxidant
Activities of Zizyphus Spina Christi fruits (red date) grown in Oman. Biotechnology, 11:4:
209-216.
46. Essa MM, Guillemin GJ, Waly MI, Al-Sharbati MM, Al-Farsi YM, Hakkim FL, Ali A,
Al-Shafaee MS. Increased biomarkers of Oxidative stress in autistic Children of Sultanate of
Oman. Biol Trace Elem Res. 2012, Jun;147(1-3):25-7. IF. 1.923
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45. Anandhan A, Essa MM, Manivasagam T. 2013. Therapeutic Attenuation of Neuro
inflammation and Apoptosis by Black Tea Theaflavin in Chronic MPTP/Probenecid Model
of Parkinson's Disease. Neurotox Res. Feb; 23(2):166-73. IF. 3.514
44. Essa MM, Guillemin GJ, Waly MI, Al-Sharbati MM, Al-Farsi YM, Hakkim FL, Ali
A, Al-Shafaee MS. Reduced Antioxidant Proteins in children with autism in Oman. Int J
Nutr Pharmacol Neurol Dis, 2012, 2: 53-56. IF. NA
43. Ali A, Waly MI, Al-Farsi YM, Essa MM, Al-Sharbati MM, Deth RC.
Hyperhomocysteinemia among Omani autistic children: a case-control study. Acta
Biochim Pol. 2011; 58(4):547-51. IF - 1.595
42. Anandhan A, Tamilselvam K, Radhiga T, Rao S, Essa MM, Manivasagam T.
Theaflavin, a black tea polyphenol, protects nigral dopaminergic neurons against chronic
MPTP/probenecid induced Parkinson's disease. Brain Res. 2012; 1433:104-13. IF. 2.728
41. Al-Numair KS, Waly MI, Ali A, Essa MM, Farhat MF, Alsaif MA. Dietary folate
protects against azoxymethane-induced aberrant crypt foci development and oxidative
stress in rat colon. Exp Biol Med (Maywood). 2011 Sep 1; 236(9):1005-11. IF. 2.954
40. Muthaiyah B, Essa MM, Chauhan C, Chauhan V. Protective effects of walnut extract
against amyloid beta peptide-induced cell death and oxidative stress in PC12 cells.
Neurochem Res. 2011 Nov; 36(11):2096-103. IF. 2.24.
39. Chauhan A, Gu F, Essa MM, Wegiel J, Kaur K, Brown WT, Chauhan V. Brain
region-specific deficit in mitochondrial electron transport chain complexes in children
with autism. J Neurochem. 2011 Apr;117(2):209-20. IF- 4.061
38. Hakkim FL, Kalyani S, Essa MM, Girija S, Hyuk Song. Somatic embryogenesis,
embyogenic cell suspension from Ocimum sanctum (L.) leaf callus cultures and their
rosmarinic acid accumulation. Int J Biol Med Res. 2011; 2(4): 1064 – 1069 – IF - NA
37. Hakkim FL, Kalyani S, Essa MM, Girija S, Hyuk Song. Production of rosmarinic
acid in Ocimum sanctum (L.) cell suspension cultures by the influence of growth
regulators. Int J Biol Med Res. 2011; 2(4): 1158 -1161 - IF - NA
36. Hakkim FL, Kalyani S, Essa MM, Girija S, Hyuk Song . Production of rosmarinic in
Ocimum sanctum cell cultures by the influence of sucrose, phenylalanine, yeast extract,
and methyl jasmonate. Int J Biol Med Res. 2011; 2(4): 1070 -1074 - IF - NA
35. Hakkim FL, Mathiraj, Essa MM, Arivazhagan G, Guizani N, Hyuk S. Evaluation of
food protective property of five natural products using fresh-cut apple slice model. Pak J
Biol Sci, 2012 Jan 1;15(1):10-8 - IF – NA
34. Essa MM, Guiilemin GJ, Ali A, Waly MI, Al-Farsi YM, Al-Sharbati MM, , Al-Shafaee
MS. Reduced levels of adiponectin in Omani autistic children. Int J Biol Med Res. 2011;
2(3): 793-795 - IF - NA
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33. Essa MM, Braidy N, Guiilemin GJ, Waly MI, Ali A Al-Farsi YM, Al-Sharbati MM, ,
Al-Shafaee MS. Elevated plasma leptin levels in autistic children of Sultanate of Oman.
Int J Biol Med Res. 2011; 2(3): 803-805 - IF - NA
32. Essa MM, Guiilemin GJ, Waly MI, Al-Farsi YM, Al-Sharbati MM, Ali A, Al-Shafaee
MS. Altered activities of monoamine oxidase A in Omani autistic children. Int J Biol
Med Res. 2011; 2(3): 811-813 - IF - NA
31. Essa MM, Editorial. Intl J. Nut Phar Neuol Dis. 2011, Vol 1, issue 1, 1-2 - IF - NA
30. Essa MM, Ali A, Waly M , Guillemin GJ, Subramanian P. Effect of Pongamia pinnata
leaves on serum lipids in ammonium chloride induced experimental hyperammonemic
rats. Int J Biol Med Res. 2010; 1(3); 71-73 - IF - NA
29. Ponnusha B, Ambika A Pasupathi P, Essa MM. Smoking: A modifiable risk factor
for gestational diabetes? -A review. Int J Biol Med Res. 2010; 1(3): 105-119. - IF - NA
28. Waly, M.I., Essa, M.M., Ali, A., Y.M. Al-Shuhaibi, and Al-Farsi, Y.M. The global
burdon of type 2 diabetes: a review. Int J Biol Med Res (2010). 1: 326-329. IF - NA
27. Waly, M.I., Ali, A, Essa, M.M. In-vitro protective effect of vitamin B12 derivatives
against thimerosal-induced oxidative stress in human cultured neuronal cells, SH-SY5Y.
Int J Biol Med Res (2010). 1: 202-205. IF - NA
26. Ji L, Chauhan A, Wegiel J, Essa MM, Chauhan V. Gelsolin is Proteolytically
Cleaved in the Brains of Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease. J Alzheimer’s Dis.
2009;18(1):105-11. IF – 3.745
25. Essa, MM, Subramanian, P. Pongamia pinnata influences the lipid peroxidation and
antioxidant status in experimental hyperammonemic Wistar rats with reference to
temporal oscillations. Biological Rhythm Research, Volume 40, Number 3, June 2009 ,
pp. 265-272(8). IF -0.44
24. Essa, MM, Subramanian, P. Influence of Hibiscus sabdariffa on the rhythmic
alterations of liver markers in experimental hyperammonemic rats Biological Rhythm
Research, Volume 40, Number 3, June 2009 , pp. 273-278(6). IF - 0.44
23. Essa MM, P. Subramanian. Hepatoprotecive effect of P. pinnata leaves in
ammonium chloride induced hyperammonemic rats. 2008. J. Phar. Toxicol. 3 (1): 20-26.
IF- NA
22. Essa MM, P. Subramanian. Temporal variations of lipid peroxidation products,
antioxidants and liver marker enzymes during experimental hyperammonemic rats. J Biol
Rhythm Res 2007, 38 (4): 327-332. IF - 0.44
21. Essa MM, P. Subramanian. Pongamia pinnata influences the circadian variations of
liver marker enzymes in hyperammonemic Rats. J Biol Rhythm Res. 2007; 38 (6): 415 –
420. IF - 0.44
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20. Essa MM, P. Subramanian, Effects of Pongamia pinnata on Lipid Peroxidation
Products and Antioxidants in Hyperammonemic Rats: with Reference to Circadian
Variationss. Iranian J Phar ther 2007, 6: 119 – 123. IF - NA
19. T. Manivasagam, P. Subramanian, Essa MM. Influence of DADS on temporal
patterns of circulatory lipid peroxidation and antioxidants in NDEA induced
hepatocarcinogenesis in rats. Toxicol mech Methods 2007, 17(1):25-32. IF- 1.033
18. K.B.Dakshayani, P. Subramanian, Essa MM. Effect of melatonin on nnitrosodiethylamine-induced hepatocarcinogenesis in rats with reference to biochemical
circadian rhythms. Toxicol mech Methods 2007, 17(2):67-75. IF- 1.033
17. R. Sivaperumal, P. Subramanian, S. Subash, Essa MM. Effect of aspartic acid on
lipid peroxidation, liver markers and biochemical variables in Wistar rats. J Cell Tissue
Res 2007, 7(1):927-930. IF-NA
16. Essa MM, P. Subramanian. Protective role of Pongamia pinnata leaf extract on
tissue antioxidant status and lipid peroxidation in ammonium chloride induced
hyperammonemic rats. Toxicol Mech Methods 2006, 16 (9): 477-483. IF- 1.033
15. Essa MM, P. Subramanian. Pongamia pinnata modulates oxidant- antioxidant
imbalance during hyperammonemic rats. Fund Clin Pharm. 2006, 20(3): 299-303. IF1.799
14. Essa MM, P. Subramanian. Hibiscus sabdariffa on ammonium chloride-induced
hyperammonemic rats. eCAM. Dec 2007, 3: 321-325. IF- 4.774
13. Essa MM, P. Subramanian, Manivasagam T, Dhakshayani KB, Sivaperumal R,
Subash S. Protective influence of Hibiscus sabdariffa, an edible medicinal plant, on
tissue lipid peroxidation and antioxidant status in hyperammonemic rats. Afr J Trad
CAM 2006, 3 (3): 10 – 21. IF- 0.71
12. Essa MM, P. Subramanian, Suthagar G, Manivasagam T, Dhakshayani KB,
Sivaperumar R, Subash S, Vinothini G. Influence of Hibiscus sabdariffa (gongura) on the
levels of circulatory lipid peroxidation products and liver marker enzymes in
experimental hyperammonemia. J Appl Biomed 2006, 4:179-184 IF- NA
11. Essa MM, P. Subramanian. Effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa on lipid peroxidation in
hyperammonemic rats. J Cell Tissue Res 2006, 6 (2): 819-823 IF- NA
10. G. Vinothini, P. Subramanian, G. Suthakar, Essa MM. Expression patterns of period
and timeless genes in mutants of Drosophila melanogaster under constant light condition.
Pak J Biol Sci 2006. 9(11): 2076-2081. IF- .32
9. K.B.Dakshayani, P. Subramanian, T. Manivasagam, Essa MM. Metabolic
normalization of alpha ketoglutarate during NDEA induced hepatocarcinogenesis in rats.
Fund Clin Pharm 2006, 20(4): 336-341. IF- 1.799
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8. T. Manivasagam, P.Subramanian, Essa MM, et al. Effects of S-Allyl Cysteine on NNitrosodiethylamine induced Hepatocarcinogenesis: Variations in Temporal Patterns of
Circulatory Tumor Marker Enzymes. Intl J Pharm 2006, 2(1): 1-4. IF- NA
7. S. Subash, P. Subramanian, R. Sivaperumal, T. Manivasagam, Essa MM. Constant
light influences the circadian oscillations of circulatory lipid peroxidation, antioxidants
and some biochemical variables in rats. J Biol Rhythm Res 2006, 37: 471–477 - IF - 0.44
6. Essa MM, P. Subramanian, et al. Protective influence of Pongamia pinnata (Karanja)
on blood ammonia and urea levels in ammonium chloride-induced hyperammonemia. J
Appl Biomed 2005, 3: 133–138. IF - NA
5. T. Manivasagam, P. Subramanian, G.Suthakar, Essa MM. The chemopreventive effect
of diallyl disulphide on N-nitrosodiethylamine induced heptocarcinogenesis. J Appl
Biomed 2005, 3:187–191. IF -NA
4. T. Manivasagam, P. Subramanian, Essa MM, et al. Influence of diallyl disulphide on
temporal patterns of liver marker enzymes in experimetal hepatocarcinogenesis in rats.
Biologia Bratislava 2005, 6: 164-169. IF - 0.557
3. K.B.Dakshayani, P. Subramanian, T. Manivasagam, Essa MM, S.Manoharan.
Melatonin modulates the oxidant- antioxidant imbalance during NDEA induced
hepatocarcinogenesis in rats. J Pharm Pharmaceut Sci 2005, 8: 316-321. IF – 2.042
2. R.A.L.Sathiyanathan, Essa MM, et al. Inhibitory effect of Ricinus communis (Castor oil plant) leaf extract on corrosion of mild steel in low chloride medium. J Ind Chem Soc
2005, 82: 357-359 – IF. NA
1. S. Velvizhi, T. Nagalashmi, Essa MM, et al. Effect of Alpha Ketoglutarate (∝-KG) on
lipid peroxidation and antioxidant status during chronic ethanol administration in Wistar
rats. Pol J Pharmacol 2002, 54: 231-6. IF- 2.445
Articles Submitted:
9. Subash S, Essa MM, Guillemin GJ, Braidy N, AL-Adawi S, Al-Asmi A, Vaishnav V,
Al-Senawi H, Alobaidy AAR, Neuroprotective effects of a variety of Pomegranate Juice
extracts (PJE) against the excitotoxin Quinolinic Acid in human primary neurons.
Submitted - Plos One. IF. 4.95
8. Subash S, Singh V, Essa MM, Guizani N. 2013. Neuro-protective effect of Zizyphus
spina christi fruits extract (ZSCF) on MPP+ -induced oxidative stress in human
neuroblastomas SH-SY5Y cells. Submitted – Biomed Sci Intl. IF- 2.65
7. Essa MM, Subash S, Braidy N, Amith M, Lim CK, Guillemin GJ. 2013. Natural Products
and Cardio protection. Submitted – FEBS Letters. IF- 3.3
6. Essa MM, Vijayan RK, Subash S, Guillemin GJ, Tryptophan – An amino acid or
neuromodulator: Involvement of tryptophan in neurological diseases - a review. Int J
Tryp Res, 2013, Submitted/Accepted – IF- NA
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5. Essa MM, Lim EK, Waly MI, Al-Farsi YM, Subash S, Al-Sharbati MM, Al-Shafaee
MS. 2012. Altered Kyneurine pathway metabolites in Autism. Annals of Neurology –
Submitted. IF- 11.089
4. Essa MM, Subash S, Braidy N, Amith M. 2013. Oxidative stress and Myocardial
Infarction. Submitted – J Agricultural Food Chemistry – IF. 2.24
3. Essa MM, Vijayan RK, Braidy N, Subash S, Memon MA,Guillemin GJ. 2013. Natural
products and Parkinson’s disease. Submitted – J Agricultural Food Chemistry – IF. 2.24
2. Anandhan A, Manivasagam T, Essa MM, Thenmozhi AJ. The influence of black tea
theaflavin on 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1, 2, 3, 6-tetrahydropyridine induced oxidative stress
and dopamine depletion in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease. Experimental Biology
and Medicine. Submitted – IF. 2.954
1. Tamilselvam K, Manivasagam T, Anandan A, Essa MM, Kavitha M, Thenmozhi AJ.
Hesperidin reverses 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin (MPTP) induced
neurodegeneration in mouse model of Parkinson’s disease. Natural Products
Communications, Submitted. IF – 1.242
BOOK CHAPTERS
32. Essa MM, Subash S, Meera A, Guillemin GJ. Memon MA, Manivasagam T. Neuro
protective effects of Blueberry. “Food and Brain Health” Editor – Essa MM, Memon
MA, Akbar A – Nova Science Publishers, NY, USA – November 2013, Accepted
31. Essa MM, Subash S, Meera A, Guillemin GJ. Memon MA, Manivasagam T. Curry
leaf and Brain Function. “Food and Brain Health” Editor – Essa MM, Memon MA,
Akbar A – Nova Science Publishers, NY, USA – November 2013, Accepted
30. Essa MM, Subash S, Meera A, Guillemin GJ. Memon MA, Manivasagam T. Roselle
(Hibiscus Sabdariffa) and Brain health. . “Food and Brain Health” Editor – Essa MM,
Memon MA, Akbar A – Nova Science Publishers, NY, USA – November 2013,
Accepted
29. Essa MM, Subash S, Meera A, Guillemin GJ. Memon MA, Manivasagam T.
Murunga Olifera and Neuro-protection. “Food and Brain Health” Editor – Essa MM,
Memon MA, Akbar A – Nova Science Publishers, NY, USA – November 2013,
Accepted
28. Al-Jabri, A, Essa MM, Subash S. Pine apple and Brain Function. “Food and Brain
Health” Editor – Essa MM, Memon MA, Akbar A – Nova Science Publishers, NY, USA
– November 2013, Accepted
27. Saravanan G, Essa MM, Subash S, Flag seeds, Almonds, Hazel nuts and Brain
Health. “Food and Brain Health” Editor – Essa MM, Memon MA, Akbar A – Nova
Science Publishers, NY, USA – November 2013, Accepted
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26. Saravanan G, Essa MM, Subash S,Whole grains and Brain Protection. Food and
Brain Health” Editor – Essa MM, Memon MA, Akbar A – Nova Science Publishers, NY,
USA – November 2013, Accepted
25. Subash S, Essa MM. Pomegranate and Brain Function. Food and Brain Health”
Editor – Essa MM, Memon MA, Akbar A – Nova Science Publishers, NY, USA –
November 2013, Accepted
24. Subash S, Essa MM. Walnut and Brain Function. Food and Brain Health” Editor –
Essa MM, Memon MA, Akbar A – Nova Science Publishers, NY, USA – November
2013, Accepted
23. Subash S, Essa MM. Apples and Brain Function. Food and Brain Health” Editor –
Essa MM, Memon MA, Akbar A – Nova Science Publishers, NY, USA – November
2013, Accepted.
22. Essa MM, Walnuts and Alzheimer’s disease. Mind over Matter. SQU publications,
2012. Chapter 35, pp: 115-117
21. Essa MM, Braidy N, Vijayan RK, Subash S, Guillemin GJ. 2012. Excito-toxicity in
Autism. Hand book on Neurotoxicity. Editor: R. M. Kostrzewa, Springer Publications,
July 2013. In Press.
20. Vijayan RK, Essa MM, Al-Rawahi AS, Guillemin GJ, Subash S, Memon MA.
Blueberry and health benefits. “Food as Medicine” Editor – Essa MM, Memon MA –
Nova Science Publishers, NY, USA – May 10, 2013, In Press.
19. Bhatt N, Waly MI, Essa MM, Ali A, Ginger: A functional Herb. “Food as
Medicine” Editor – Essa MM, Memon MA – Nova Science Publishers, NY, USA – May 10,
2013, In Press.
18. Vijayan RK, Essa MM, Al-Rawahi AS, Guillemin GJ, Subash S, Manivasagam T,
Anandan A. Health benefits of Onion, “Food as Medicine” Editor – Essa MM, Memon
MA – Nova Science Publishers, NY, USA – May 10, 2013, In Press.
17. Vijayan RK, Essa MM, Al-Rawahi AS, Guillemin GJ, Subash S, Memon MA,
Manivasagam T, Anandan A. The potential health benefits of Almonds, “Food as
Medicine” Editor – Essa MM, Memon MA – Nova Science Publishers, NY, USA – May 10,
2013, In Press.
16. Hakkim FL, Essa MM, Al-Rawahi AS, Subash S, Vijayan RK, Emblica officinalis
(Amla) as Medicine. “Food as Medicine” Editor – Essa MM, Memon MA – Nova Science
Publishers, NY, USA – May 10, 2013, In Press.
15. Vijayan RK, Khan AJ, Essa MM, Al-Rawahi AS, Guillemin GJ, Subash S. Carrot:
Nutritional and health benefits, “Food as Medicine” Editor – Essa MM, Memon MA –
Nova Science Publishers, NY, USA – May 10, 2013, In Press.
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14. Vijayan RK, Essa MM, Al-Rawahi AS, Guillemin GJ, Subash S, Memon MA.
Guava and potential health benefits. “Food as Medicine” Editor – Essa MM, Memon MA
– Nova Science Publishers, NY, USA – May 10, 2013, In Press.
13. Al-Rawahi AS, Essa MM, Guillemin GJ, Subash S, Vijayan RK, Rahman MS.
Health benefits of Olives and olive oil. “Food as Medicine” Editor – Essa MM, Memon
MA – Nova Science Publishers, NY, USA – May 10, 2013, In Press.
12. Subash S, Essa MM, Waly MI, Ali A, Al-Rawahi AS, Vijayan RK, Guillemin GJ,
Subramanian P, Manivasagam T, Anandhan A. Natural products and their benefits on
experimental hyperammonemia - a review. “Food as Medicine” Editor – Essa MM,
Memon MA – Nova Science Publishers, NY, USA – May 10, 2013, In Press.
11. Essa MM, Guillemin GJ, Hakkim FL, Subramanian P. Hypo-lipidaemic and antihyper-lipidaemic effect of Hibiscus Sabdariffa leaves in experimental hyperammonemic
rats. Natural products and their active components on Disease Prevention” Editor – Essa
MM, Manickavasagan A and Sukumar E – Nova Science Publishers, NY, USA, Chapter 18,
pp: 325-332.
10. Essa MM, Guillemin GJ, Al-Rawahi AS, Singh V, Guizani N, Memon MA. Walnuts
(Juglans regia Linn) and its health benefits. Natural products and their active components
on Disease Prevention” Editor – Essa MM, Manickavasagan A and Sukumar E – Nova
Science Publishers, NY, USA, Chapter 19, pp: 333-350
9. Essa MM, Guillemin GJ, Al-Adawi S, Al-Asmi A, Ramachandran N, Vaishnav R,
Memon MA. Anti amyloidogenic effect of dates with reference to their protection against
Alzheimer’s disease. The Dates – Genous Phoneix” Manickavasagan A, Essa MM,
Sukumar E, from CRC press, UK – April 20, 2012, PP- 397-403.
8. Ali A, Waly MI, Essa MM, Devarajan S. Nutritional and Medicinal Value of Date
Fruit; The Dates – Genous Phoneix” Manickavasagan A, Essa MM, Sukumar E, from
CRC press, UK, April 20, 2012, PP. 361-375
7. Guizani N, Essa MM, Al-Kharousi Z, Singh v, Soussi B, Guillemin GJ. Omega 3 fatty
acids and anticancer activities. Natural products and their active components on Disease
Prevention” Editor – Essa MM, Manickavasagan A and Sukumar E – Nova Science
Publishers, NY, USA, Chapter 6, pp: 109-122.
6. Al-Rawahi A, Rahman MS, Essa MM. Functionality of Pomegranate in human
health. Natural products and their active components on Disease Prevention” Editor – Essa
MM, Manickavasagan A and Sukumar E – Nova Science Publishers, NY, USA, Chapter 23,
pp: 407-430.
5. Singh V, Essa MM, Waly MI, Ali A, Guizani N, Guillemin GJ. Mango (Mangifera
indica Linn.) and Its Health benefits. Natural products and their active components on
Disease Prevention” Editor – Essa MM, Manickavasagan A and Sukumar E – Nova Science
Publishers, NY, USA, 2012, Chapter 25, pp: 449-462.
4. Waly M, Amanat Ali, Essa MM, Farhat M, Al-Farsi YM. Coffee, Caffeine and
Coronary Heart Diseases. Natural products and their active components on Disease
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Prevention” Editor – Essa MM, Manickavasagan A and Sukumar E – Nova Science
Publishers, NY, USA, Chapter 20, pp: 351-364.
3. Ali A, Devarajan S, Waly M, Essa MM, Rahman MS. Nutritional and Medicinal
Values of Papaya (Carica papaya L.). Natural products and their active components on
Disease Prevention” Editor – Essa MM, Manickavasagan A and Sukumar E – Nova Science
Publishers, NY, USA, Chapter 17, pp: 307-324.
2. Subramanian P, Dakshayani KB, Essa MM. Influences of Alpha-Ketoglutarate and
Ornithine Alpha-Ketoglutarate on Lipid Peroxidation and Antioxidants and on their
Temporal Patterns. New Research on Antioxidants, Editors: Diego Marín and Pablo
García; 2008, chapter 9; pp. 253-268.
1. Subramanian P, Dakshayani KB, Essa MM. Influences of alpha-ketoglutarate and
ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate on lipid peroxidation and antioxidants and on their temporal
patterns. Trends in Nutrition Research; Editor: Tony P Starks. Nova Science Publishers
Inc, NY, USA; 2006; Chapter 4: pp: 65-80
DISSERTATIONS
2. Essa MM (2006). Protective role of Pongamia pinnata and Hibiscus sabdariffa (leaf
extracts) and their role on circadian rhythms of several biochemical variables in
hyperammonemic rats, PhD Thesis. Annamalai University, India
1. Essa MM (2000). Pharmacokinetic and Protective effet of alpha ketoglutarate in
ethanol induced toxicity in Wistar rats. M.Phil Thesis. Annamalai University, India
POPULAR ARTICLES IN NEWSPAPERS
6. Essa MM, Remembering Parkinson’s, The Week, April 11, 2012
http://www.theweek.co.om/printCon.aspx?Cval=6148
5. Essa MM, Over Nourished, The Week. January 4, 2012.
http://www.theweek.co.om/printCon.aspx?Cval=5915
4. Essa MM, Omani dates and Alzheimer’s disease. September 15 2011.
http://main.omanobserver.om/node/64865
3. Essa MM. Walnuts and Alzheimer’s disease. Invited article published in Oman
Observer on Jan 21 2010.
http://globalhealthcarenetwork.com/notes/Obesity_a_growing_challenge_in_Oman
2. Essa MM, Alzheimer’s Aware. The Week. 7th July 2010. P 1-2.
(http://www.theweek.co.om/discon.aspx?Cval=3566)
1. Essa MM, Childhood Obesity on the rise- The week. April 14, 2010
http://www.theweek.co.om/printCon.aspx?Cval=3380
CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS PUBLISHED IN JOURNALS
13. Essa MM, Subash S, Al-Adawi S, Al-Asmi A, Al-Jabri A, Samuoi M, Al-Sinawi H,
Guillemin GJ, Vaishnav R, Nandhagopal R. Effect of dietary supplementation of figs
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from Oman on the memory, learning skills and behavior in Alzheimer’s disease tg mice. J
Neurochem 2013 May; Vol: 125; Supplement 1: May: 179-180; IF- 4.061
12. Essa MM, Subash S, Briady N, Al-Adawi S, Al-Asmi A, Vaishnav R, Al-Senawi H,
Guillemin GJ. Neuro-protective Effects of Pomegranate Juice Extracts on Quinolinic
Acid-Induced Excitotoxicity in Human Neurons, Proceedings of AAIC, Boston,
Alzheimer’s and Dementia, 2013, In Press.
11. Essa MM, Subash S, Briady N, Al-Adawi S, Al-Asmi A, Vaishnav R, Al-Senawi H,
Guillemin GJ. Diet rich in figs improves memory and learning in Alzheimer’s disease
transgenic (APPSw 2576) mice. Proceedings of AAIC, Boston, Alzheimer’s and
Dementia, 2013, In Press.
10. Essa MM, Subash S, Briady N, Al-Adawi S, Al-Asmi A, Vaishnav R, Al-Senawi H,
Guillemin GJ. Anti-oxidant and Anti-excitotoxic Effects of Date, Fig and Walnut
Extracts in Human Neurons. Proceedings of AAIC, Boston, Alzheimer’s and Dementia,
2013, In Press.
9. Essa MM, Subash S, Briady N, Al-Adawi S, Al-Asmi A, Vaishnav R, Al-Senawi H,
Guillemin GJ. Neuroprotective Effects of Pomegranate Juice Extracts on -1-Methyl-4Phenyl-1,2,3,6-Tetrahydropyridin (MPTP) Induced Neurotoxicity in Human Neurons,
Proceedings of AAIC, Boston, Alzheimer’s and Dementia, 2013, In Press.
8. Essa MM, Braidy N, Vijayan RK, Subash S, Guillemin GJ. 2013. Excito-toxicity in
the pathogenesis of Autism, Transactions of ISN-ASN 2013, Journal of Neurochemistry,
2013, In Press.
7. Essa MM, Al-Adawi S, Al-Asmi A, Vaishnav R, Guillemin GJ, Ramachandiran N.
Date palm fruits grown in Oman ameliorate amyloid beta protein induced cytotoxicity.
The FASEB Journal, 2012;26:672.1. IF- 6.515
6. Waly MI, Al-Farsi YM, Al-Sharbati MM, Ali A, Al-Khalili MM, Essa MM, Al-Farsi
OA, Al-Shafaee MS. Low serum levels of glutathione, homocysteine and total
antioxidant capacity are associated with increased risk of autism in Oman. The FASEB
Journal, 2011;25:595.7. IF- 6.515
5. Chauhan A, Essa MM, Muthaiyah B, Chauhan V. Mitochondrial abnormalities in
lymphoblasts from autism Mitochondrion 10 (2010) 200–242 - IF – 3.615
4. Chauhan A, Essa MM, Chauhan V, Brown TW, Muthaiyah, B. Mitochondiral
dysfucntion in Autism. J. Neurochem. 2009, 108 Suppl. 1:73 -82. IF- 4.061
3. Muthaiyah B, Essa MM, Chauhan V, Chauhan A. Increased lipid peroxidation in
cerebellum and temporal cortex of brain in autism. J. Neurochem. 108 Suppl. 1:64 -81,
March 2009. IF- 4.061
2. Essa MM, Muthaiyah B, Chauhan A, Chauhan V. Increased oxidative damage in
lymphoblasts from autism: enhanced free radical generation coupled with reduced
antioxidant status. J. Neurochem. 2009. 108 Suppl. 1:64 -81. IF- 4.061
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1. Chauhan A, Essa MM, Muthaiyah B, Chauhan V. Increased oxidative damage and
free radical generation in lymphoblasts from autism. P-73. J. Neurochem. 106 Suppl.
1:44, July 2008. IF- 4.061
REFERRED CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS/PROCEEDINGS
22. Essa MM, NAD and Oxidative stress in Autism. Invited speaker: ISTRYInternational Conference for Tryptophan Research 2012, UNSW, Sydney, Australia –
Nov 7-9 2012. Role of NAD+, Oxidative stress and tryptophan metabolism in Autism
spectrum disorders. Proceedings of ISTRY.
21. Essa MM. KP altered in type 2 diabetes. Plenary speaker: Dia-Can-2012,
International Conference – Annamalai University, India, Dec 14-16, 2012. Proceedings
of DIA-CAN, Int J Nutr Pharm Neurol Dis June 2013.
20. Essa MM, Guillemin GJ. Lim EC, Waly MI, Al-Sharbati MM, Al-Farsi YM, Al-Shafaee,
MS. Kynurenine pathway is activated in autism. Transactions of the American Society for
Neurochemistry, 2012, PP. 123-124 - IF. NA
19. Essa MM, Guillemin GJ, Hakkim FL, Waly MI, Al-Sharbati M, Al-Farsi YM, Ali A.
Altered antioxidant enzymes in the plasma of autistic Omani children Proceedings of
IMFAR 2012, May 17-19, Toronto, Canada, 769-770
18. Singh V, Guizani N, Rahman MS, Essa MM. In-vitro Antioxidant activities of
Zizyphus spina christi fruits (Red date) from Oman. Proceedings of International
Conference on Food and Nutrition Technology for Public Health Care, May 4-5, 2012,
New Delhi, India, PP. 80. (Awarded as Best Poster Presentation for Singh V)
17. Al-Rawahi AS, Rahman MS, Guizani N, Essa MM. Chemical composition, water
sorption isotherm and phenolic contents in fresh and dried pomegranate peels.
Proceedings of International Conference on Food and Nutrition Technology for Public
Health Care, May 4-5, 2012, New Delhi, India, PP. 46. (Awarded as Best Oral
Presentation for Al-Rawahi AS)
16. Guizani N, Singh V, Rahman MS, Essa MM. In-vitro antioxidant activities of Three
Date Varieties (Phoenix dactylifera L.) from Sultanate of Oman at Two Edible Maturity
Stages. Proceedings of CIGR-AGENG, Spain 2012.
15. Ali A, Al-Hakmani MS, Waly M, Essa MM. Effect of Omani coffee on the glycemic
index commonly consumed snack foods in Oman. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of
Australia. 2011. pp. 35
14. Essa MM, Guillemin GJ, Waly MI, Ali A, Al-Farsi YM, Al-Sharbati MM, Braidy N,
Al-Shafaee MS. Elevated Leptin and Reduced Adiponectin Levels In Omani Autistic
Children. Proceedings of IMFAR, 2011. Pp – 166-167
13. Waly MI, Al-Farsi YM, Al-Sharbati MM, Al-Khaduri MM, Ali A, Essa MM, Ouhtit
A, Al-Farsi OA, Al-Shafaee M,. Deth R. Assessment of Omega-3 fatty acids status in
Omani Autistic children. Proceedings of IMFAR 2012, Toronto, Canada, 768-769
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12. Essa MM, Guillemin GJ, AI-Adawi S, AI-Asmi A. 2011. Date palm fruits offer
protection against amyloid beta peptide - induced cytotoxicity. Proceedings of V
Neurotoxicity Society meeting, April 7-10, 2011, Argentina, pp 108.
11. Chauhan, Essa MM, Muthaiyah B, Chauhan V. Increased Protein Oxidation in
Cerebellum, Frontal and Temporal Cortex in Autism. Proceedings of IMFAR, 2010. pp –
610-611
10. Chauhan, Essa MM, Kaur K, Chauhan V. Walnuts-rich diet improves memory deficits
&learning skills in transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. Proceedings of AICAD,
2010. Alzheimer’s and Dementia, pp – 3-4
9. Essa MM, Ali A, Waly MI, Al-Farsi YM, Al-Sharbati MM, Guillemin GJ, Al-Shafaee
M, Altered monoamine oxidase and adiponectin in Omani autistic children. Proceedings
of Intl Autism Symposium, Geneva, Toronto, Canada, 2010, Nov.
8. Essa MM, Ali A, Waly MI, Al-Farsi YM, Al-Sharbati MM, Guillemin GJ, Al-Shafaee
M. Screening the Levels of Reactive Nitrogen Species, Protein Oxidation, Lipid
Oxidation and Energy Metabolite (pyruvate) in Autistic Children in Sultanate of Oman.
Proceedings of IMFAR, 2010, pp – 360-361
7. Manickavasagan A, Al-Yahyai, Essa MM. Computer vision technology in Dates
processing. Proceedings of International Dates Conference, Abu Dhabi. 2010. pp - 75
6. Essa MM, Muthaiyah B, Chauhan A, Chauhan V. Increased oxidative damage in
lymphoblasts from autism: Enhanced free radical generation coupled with reduced
antioxidant status”. Proceedings of in American Society for Neurochemistry (ASN 2009) 40th Annual Meeting, March 7-11, 2009 - Charleston Marriott, Charleston, SC,
USA. pp. 41-42
5. Chauhan A, Essa MM, Muthaiyah B, Chauhan V, Kaur K, Lee M. Dietary
supplementation of walnuts improves memory deficits and learning skills in transgenic
mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. Proceedings of The 22nd Biennial meeting of the
ISN/APSN Joint Meeting Satellite Conference –Novel Strategies for Intervention in
Neurodegenerative Diseases. 2009. pp.19-22.
4. Chauhan A, Essa MM, Muthaiyah B. Chauhan V. Mitochondrial abnormalities in
lymphoblasts from Autism” presented in 3rd ISN Neurochemistry Conference- 8th Intl
Meeting for Brain Energy metabolism, Beijing, China, held at Beijing, China, on June
27th to July 1st 2008. pp-29-30
3. Chauhan A, Essa MM, Muthaiyah B. Chauhan V. Mitochondrial abnormalities in
lymphoblasts from Autism” presented in IMFAR – 2008, International Conference of Intl
Society for Autism Research, held at London, UK, on May 15- 17, 2008. pp: 359
2. Essa MM, Muthaiyah B. Chauhan A, Chauhan V. Increased oxidative damage and
free radical generation in lymphoblasts from Autism” presented in IMFAR – 2008,
International Conference of Intl Society for Autism Research, held at London, UK, on
May 15- 17, 2008. pp: 361
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1. Muthaiyah B, Essa MM, Chauhan A, Chauhan V. Alterations in the activities of
antioxidant enzymes in lymphoblasts from Autism” presented in IMFAR – 2008,
International Conference of Intl Society for Autism Research, held at London, UK, on
May 15- 17, 2008. pp: 363
NON-REFERRED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS /ABSTRACTS
16. Essa MM, Subash S, Braidy N, Al-Adawi S, Al-Asmi A, Vaishnav R, Al-Senawi H,
Guillemin GJ. Neuroprotective Effects of Omani Pomegranate Juice Extracts on
Quinolinic Acid-Induced Excitotoxicity in Human Primary Neurons. University Day,
CAMS, SQU, pp.3
15. Essa MM. Key note talk about “Responsible consumption of Food” in Earth Hour
2013 in Information Technology Authority, Oman (March 23, 2013)
14. Al-Ghammari A, Essa MM, Subash S, Guizani N, Ali A. Comparative study of two
difference varieties of dates on in vitro antifibrilogenic activity. QNRF Arab expat
research forum conference, Qatar, October 2012.
13. Al-Ghammari A, Essa MM, Subash S, Al-Rawahi A.S. Invitro antiamyloidogenic
activeity of date palm fruits grown in Oman. QNRF Arab expat research forum
conference, Qatar, October 2012.
12. Essa MM, Guillemin GJ, Memon MA, Subash S, Vijayan RK. Natural products and
Parkinson’s disease. QNRF Arab expat research forum conference, Qatar, October 2012.
11. Subash S, Essa MM. Whole grains phenolics and tocopherol- health functionality - A
review. Poster, International symposium on Whole Grains, April 2012, SQU, Oman
10. Essa MM. Functional food and health benefits – International symposium on
functional food, CAMS, SQU, 2011.
9. Essa MM, Subramanian P. Antihyperlipidemic effect of H. sabdariffa in
hyperammonemic rats” presented in BPCON’07, Intl Conference of Indian Society for
Hypertension, held at Lucknow, INDIA on March 15th to 16th 2007.
8. Essa MM, Subramanian P. Influence of H. sabdariffa…… in hyperammonemic rats”
presented in the International Conference of Society for Free Radical Research, held at
Lonavala, INDIA on January 8th to 11th 2007.
7. Essa MM, Subramanian P. P. pinnata modulates oxidant-antioxidant imbalance during
ammonium chloride induced hyperammonemic rats” presented in the International
Conference of Society for Free Radical Research, held at Science City, Kolkatta
University, INDIA on January 15th to 18th 2006.
6. Essa MM, Subramanian P. Influence of P. pinnata on ….. in hyperammonemic rats”
presented in the National Conference of Society of Biological Chemists, INDIA
conducted by Dept of Biochemistry, Annamalai University INDIA on Feb 24th to 26
2006
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5. Essa MM, Subramanian P. Influence of α-KG on the levels of antioxidants and lipid
peroxidation products in ethanol treated mice” presented in the International Conference
of Society for Free Radical Research, held at RMMCH, Annamalai University, INDIA on
January 16th to 19th 2004.
4. Manivasagam T, Essa MM, Subramanian P. “Effects of S-allyl cysteine on ….. in
tumor bearing rats” presented in the XVII National Conference Chronobiolgy held at
B.H.U, Varanasi, INDIA on Oct 1st to 3rd 2005.
3. Essa MM, Saravanan G, Pari L. “Effect of S. cumini bark extract on thyroid hormone
……. diabetes mellitus” presented in the National Conference on Recent trends in
biological chemistry, held at Sri Venkateshwara University, Tripati, INDIA on Dec 26th
to 28th 2003.
2. Essa MM, Nagalakshmi T, Subramanian P. Pharmacokinetics of Alpha KG in Swiss
Mice” presented in National Annual Conference of IABMS held at Annamalai
University, INDIA on Oct 13th to 16th 2000.
1. Essa MM, Nagalakshmi T, Subramanian P. Antioxidant… α-KG …. rats” presented in
National Annual Conference of IABMS held at Annamalai University, INDIA on Oct
13th to 16th 2000.
SEMINARS AND OTHER LOCAL PRESENTATIONS
8. Essa MM. Food and Brain Health, Invited Lecture, Mabelah Helath Center, MOH,
Oman, January 2013
7. Essa MM. Whole grains and cereals – Health benefits, Invited Lecture, International
symposium on Whole Grains, April 2012, SQU, Oman
6. Essa MM. Food as Neuro-protectors, Invited Lecture, Ministry of Health, Al-Sharqiya
conference, 2012
5. Essa MM. Natural products and Alzheimer’s disease – Workshop on Nutrition, FSN,
CAMS, SQU, 2012 March.
4. Essa MM, Food as Neuro-protectors – Nutrition student group symposium, CAMS,
SQU – 2010
3. Essa MM. Functional food and health benefits – International symposium on
functional food, CAMS, SQU, 2011.
2. Essa MM. Walnuts and Alzheimer’s disease – Workshop on Food, Nutiriton and
health, CAMS, SQU, 2010, May 10.
1. Essa MM. Invited lecture delivered in “SCOPE OF BIOINFORMATICS” in
National one day seminar on Recent Trends in Bioinformatics held at Govt. College of
Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, INDIA on January 6th 2004
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EVENT / CONFERENCE / WORKSHOP ORGANIZED / CHAIRED:
“Remember 2013 – Your Mind matters”– Walk for Alzheimer’s disease and Road
safety Awareness, April 8th 2013
World Alzheimer’s Day – September 21st 2012, SQUH.
Organized an International Workshop on Food, Nutrition and Health, on May 10, 2010 in
CAMS, SQU
Organizing committee member for 2 workshops held in nutrition Department, CAMS,
SQU (2011 and 2012)
Essa MM. Chaired and Co-Chaired Sessions – International symposium new
technologies for the food processing industry, 2010, SQU, Dec 19-21
Essa MM. One day annual symposium on mitochondrial dysfunction – UMDF – New
York chapter, held at Vallahala, New York, on May 8, 2008.
Essa MM. 2nd Annual conference on Autism, held at Hilton Resort, Staten Island, New
York, April 15-17, 2008.
Essa MM. International conference on Mitochondria and Neurodegenerative diseases”,
held at New York Academy of Sciences, New York, USA, on September 15- 17, 2007
RADIO AND TV INTERVIEWS / PROGRAMS:
4. Presented our research work in a TV program by Akkassa Productions for
Documentary about SQU, released on SQU University day, May 5th 2013.
3. Presented our research work in a Oman FM on April 6th 2013 and also give update
about our Awareness program
2. Gave a short interview about our TRC project in Oman FM on 41st National day of
Oman.
1. Gave a short interview about our TRC project in Globo TV in a documentary film
about Oman, date of telecast March 29th 2012
INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL COLLABORATION
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Collaboration with Prof. Gilles J Guillemin, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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Prof. Yukihiro Shoyama, Nagasaki International University, Japan
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Collaboration with Dr. Mustaq Memon, Washington State University, Pullman, USA
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Collaboration with Dr. Polycarp Nwoha, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
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Collaboration with Dr. Manivasagam Thamilarasan, Annamalai University, India.
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Collaboration with Dr. Abha Chauhan, NYS Institute for Basic Research, NY, USA
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Collaboration with Dr. Abdur Rahman, Kuwait University, Kuwait
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Dr. El-Tamer M, Dept of Health & Environment, NFRCEC / Diwan of Royal Court
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Dr. Mullaicharam, Oman Medical College, Oman
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Prof. Samir Al-Adawi, Dept of Behavioral Medicine, College of Medicine, SQU
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Dr. Abdullah Al-Asmi, Dept of Neurology, SQUH
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Dr. Yahya Al-Farsi, Dept of Family Health, College of Medicine, SQU
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Dr. Sardar Farook, Dept of Biology, College of Science, SQU
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Dr. Sivakumar Nallusamy, Dept of Biology, College of Science, SQU
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Prof. Majek Fatope, Dept of Chemistry, College of Science, SQU
EDITORIAL BOARD / REVIEWER FOR PEER REVIEWED INTERNATIONAL
JOURNALS
18. Biochemie - IF. 3.954
17. International Journal of Nutrition Pharmacology Neurological Diseases – Editor in
Chief. www.ijnpnd.com
16. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, OMICS group – Academic Editor.
15. PLOS one – IF- 4.092
14. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders – IF. 2.959
13. eCAM - http://ecam.oxfordjournals.org/ - IF- 4.774
12. AJTCAM – Bio line Intl. http://www.bioline.org.br/request?tc06043 - IF- 0.7
11. Intl J of Tryptophan Research www.la-press.com/journal.php?pa=editorial_board...id.. .
10. International journal of food properties. IF. 0.688
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10942912.2012.718557
9. National J Physiology Pharmacy and Pharmacology http://ns2.indexscholar.com/?jid=28&sec=eboard
8. Intl J Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences - http://www.ijhps.com/eboard.html
7. IJBMR - http://www.biomedscidirect.com/editorialboard/Join-as-Editor
6. Academic Journals, USA – www.academicjournals.net
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5. ANSINET – Journals - www.ansijournals.com/3/index.php?id=1&theme=3
4. SQU Medical Journal - http://web.squ.edu.om/squmj/compelete-issue/SQUMJV10%20I3.pdf (PP.423)
3. Journal of Experimental Neuroscience http://www.la-press.com/
2. Nutrition and Metabolic Insights http://www.la-press.com/
1. Autism Insights http://www.la-press.com/
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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Elected Fellow of The Linnean Society of London, UK (FLS)
Member for International Society for Tryptophan Research (ISTRY)
Fellow of Indian Chemical Society – FICS (LM/6057/2001)
Member of New York Academy of Sciences
Fellow of Indian Society of Atherosclerosis research – FISAR
Life Member of Indian Chronobiology Society
Member Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine
Member Neurotoxicity Society
Member of ALZ forum
Member of International Society for Autism Research
Student Member of International Society of Computational Biology (2003)
Fellow of Bioinformatics Institute of India - FBII
Member - Society of Biological Chemists – MSBC
Member - Biochemical Society – MBCS
Member – Society of Free Radical Research – MSFRR
RESEARCH TECHNIQUES MASTERED
Protein purification, (open column chromatography), Electrophoresis (one-D and 2-D),
Western Blot, Dot Blot (Radio and Immuno-Blot), enzymology (enzyme purification and
kinetics), cell culture (primary cultures of neurons, lymphocytes, cell lines), lymphocyte
proliferation, cytokine quantitation, cell cycle analysis, flow cytometer, use of
radioisotopes, HPLC, ELISA, RIA, atomic absorption spectrophotometry, flame emission
photometry, fluorimeter, extraction of RNA and DNA, and PCR.
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