CURRICULUM VITAE NAME : DR. GANGADHAR BHAURAO SHINDE DATE OF BIRTH : 02-09-1955 PRESENT DESIGNATION : PROFESSOR and HEAD INSTITUTE & ADDRESS : Post Graduate Department of Biochemistry R.T.M. Nagpur University, L.I.T. Premises, Amravati Road, NAGPUR – 440 033 (M.S.) INDIA Phone No. (0712) 2531665 Email gbshinde@rediffmail.com Mobile 9890509481 RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS : “Shivneri”, A-5, Yashoda Nagar (Phase-I), Post Jaitala, Hingna Road, NAGPUR-440 016 (M.S.) INDIA Phone No. (0712) 2239481 Email gbshinde@rediffmail.com Mobile 9890509481 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: DEGREE UNIVERSITY/BOARD YEAR SUBJECTS DIVISION Ph.D. M.Sc. B.Sc. S.S.C. RTM Nagpur University RTM Nagpur University RTM Nagpur University M.S.Board of Secondary Edn. 1985 1977 1975 1971 Biochemistry Biochemistry Chem/Zoo/Bot Maths/Science --II I I TEACHING EXPERIENCE: POSITION INSTITUTE/UNIVERSITY PERIOD SUBJECTS TAUGHT Professor P.G.Dept.of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University,Nagpur P.G.Dept.of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University,Nagpur P.G.Dept.of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University,Nagpur P.G.Dept.of Microbiology, RTM Nagpur University,Nagpur P.G.Dept.of Pharma. Sciences, RTM Nagpur University,Nagpur P.G.Dept.of Zoology, RTM Nagpur University,Nagpur P.G.Dept.of Biotechology,RGBC, RTM Nagpur University,Nagpur 2000-Contd. 1977-1992 Biochem.& Env.Toxicol. Clinical Biochemistry Biochem.& Env.Toxicol. Clinical Biochemistry Foods & Nutrition 1991-Contd. Enzymology 1997-2000 Metabolism 1999-2000 Metabolism 2000-2008 Enzymology Reader Lecturer Visiting Faculty Visiting faculty Visiting Faculty Visiting faculty 1992-2000 MEMBERSHIP OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES / PROFESSIONAL BODIES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Life Member, Society of Biological Chemists (India), IISc, Bangalore. Life Member, Nutrition Society of India, NIN, Hyderabad. Treasurer, Society of Biological Chemists (Nagpur Chapter). President, Association of University Teachers, RTM Nagpur Unversity. Member of Editorial Board of Memoir Journal published on the eve of 1st International Conference on “Global Sustainable Biotech Congress 2000 AD” Member of Editorial Board of Memoir Journal published on the eve of International Conference on “2nd Global Biotech Congress 2006 AD”. Life Member, National Academy of Biological Sciences (NABS), Chennai, India. Life member and Executive Member of Global Biotech Forum, Nagpur. RESEARCH SUPERVISION: Ph. D. DEGREES AWARDED UNDER MY SUPERVISION: Sr.No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. TOPIC Microbial transformation of Solasodine Microbial transformation of Tomatin Microbial degradation of Naringin Nutritional & Biochemical studies on different leaf protein concentrates Studies on the assessment of meat quality & its correlation with various spoilage indices Fermentative production of single cell lipids Microbial biopesticides against fish pathogens of major carps through biotechnological manipulations Screening the effect of microbial biotechnology on yield of soyabean (Var-JS335) grown in Wardha district Identification, Characterization and Evaluation of Recombinant Antigens As Prophylactic tools in Lymphatic Filariasis (RTMNU/PhD(Cell)/18/6258 Dt. 10th Aug.2012) Development of Fusarium wilt resistant tomato cultivar using transgenic approach (RTMNU/PhD.(Cell)/6/1445,Dt.15th Jan 2013) A study for detection of potential antifilarial therapeutics with possible proposition of oxidative rationale (RTMNU/Ph.D.(Cell)/9/1713,Dt.13th Mar 2013) NAME OF STUDENT Dr. Ajay Gawande Dr. Sharad Wankhede Dr. Vidya Kathoke Dr. Milind Dudhane YEAR 1992 1992 1996 1997 Dr. Rita Israni 1997 Dr. Pratima Jadhav 2000 Dr. Aarti Shanware 2002 Dr. Archana Hiwalekar 2004 Dr. D. Gajalakshmi 2012 Dr. Prakash Girhepuje 2013 Ms. Richa Sharma 2013 Mr. Shardul S. Wagh 2012 (Nov) 2013 (Jan) Ph.D. THESES SUBMITTED 1. 2. Protective effects of some novel plants of asteraceae against drug induced toxicity Epidemiological surveillance of sickle cell patients with and without secondary Mrs. Hemakshi Nikhar 3. 4 infection and the control strategies adopted in Nagpur and Wardha districts- A mega analysis approach Relevance of ascorbic acid in ovulation studies in intrauterine insemination (IUI) and implantation of embryo in in-vitro fertilization Impact of grey water reuse on receiving ecosystem Ms. Nazneen Sattar 2013 (May) Ms. Deepika Mandal 2013 (Jun) STUDENTS PRESENTLY WORKING FOR Ph. D. DEGREE Sr.No. TOPIC 1. 2. 3. Role of certain endocrine and biochemical components of serum and follicular fluid in intrauterine insemination (IUI) and assisted reproductive technology (ART) Study of certain biochemical consequences and ameliorative effects of indigenous plant extract during HIV/AIDS Studies of the effect of bacterial infection on development and its transmission in the silkworm, Bombyx mori L. NAME OF STUDENT YEAR Ms. Mona Bhattad 2009 Mr. Kailash Karale 2008 Mr. Dilip G. Gore 2012 SCHEMES/PROJECTS COMPLETED (as Principal Co-investigator) Sr.No. SCHEME/PROJECT TITLE 1. 2. 3. 4. Debittering of citrus & tomato products Use of biopesticides for control of microbial diseases in major carps Support programme on development & demonstration of biofertilizer technology in backward region of Vidarbha Demonstration-cum-training on Biotechnology of biofertilizer as an integrated farming FUNDING AGENCY DST DBT TOTAL FUND(Rs.) 7,89,680 14,85,163 DURATION DBT 35,09,000 1998-2001 DBT 13,49,000 2003-2006 13,70,800 2013-2016 1986-1988 1994-1998 ONGOING PROJECTS (as Principal Co-investigator) 1. Biochemical characterization of bioactive phytochemicals UGC(MRP) PATENTS GRANTED: (by patent office, Govt. of India) Sr.No. Title Appl. No. Dt. of Filing Patent Dt. of Grant of Patent Patent No. Patent Term 1. 1148/ DEL/2001 13.11.2001 12.07.2008 221967 20 Years A method for determination of Biopotency by Lethal Dose titre - 50 (LDt-50) of live antagonist against pathogen BOOKS EDITED: A book entitled, “SUSTAINABLE BIOTECHNOLOGY” First Edition 2003, Editors- S.U. Meshram and G.B. Shinde, Publisher – Discovery Publishing House, New Delhi. A book entitled, “APPLIED BIOTECHNOLOGY” First Edition 2009, Editors- S.U. Meshram and G.B. Shinde, Publisher – I.K. International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. GUEST LECTURES DELIVERED: 1. “Nutrition during pregnancy and lactation, Health care of pregnant and lactating women” at Indian Instt. of Youth Welfare, Nagpur in 1988. 2. “Drugs and Poisons and its Toxicological Aspects” at Dept. of Biochemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur in Dec. 1991. 3. “Changing Concepts of Cooking Oils with special reference to Hearth Diseases and Diabetes” under the banner of Nutrition Society of India, Nagpur Chapter, at Dharampeth Science College, Nagpur in Sep. 1993. 4. “Assessment of Toxicity” at Academic Staff College, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur in 1997. 5. “Evironmental Pollution and its ill effects” on All India Radio, Nagpur in 1997. 6. “Environmental Protection – A public concern” on All India Radio, Nagpur in 1997. 7. “Kinetic aspects of enzymes” at P.G. Dept. of Microbiology, SGB Amravati University, Amravati in 1999. 8. “Biochemical basis of Health Sciences” at AICTE – ISTE sponsored short-term training program on emerging areas in pharmaceutical education and practice, organized by Nagpur College of Pharmacy, Wanadongari, Nagpur on Oct. 23, 2002. 9. “Drawing line of demarcation between Drugs and Poisons” at Central Agmark Laboratory, Nagpur in 2002. 10. “Importance of Diet in human life” at National Service Scheeme (NSS) camp organized by RTM Nagpur University and Santaji College, Nagpur on Dec. 27, 2003. 11. “ELISA Techniques” at UGC sponsored Refresher Course in Life Sciences organized by Academic Staff College, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur in 2003. 12. “Drugs and Poisons” at UGC sponsored Refresher Course in Life Sciences organized by Academic Staff College, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur on July 22, 2004 at P.G. Dept. of Botany, RTMNU, Nagpur. 13. “Toxicological Assessment of Chemicals” at UGC sponsored Refresher Course in Chemistry organized by Academic Staff College, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur during Oct. 18 to Nov. 7, 2004 at P.G. Dept. of Chemistry, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur. 14. “Importance of nutrition in health & diseases” at Three day Workshop cum Training Program organized by Deptt. of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, during 22-24 Feb 2010. 15. “Selective toxicity – a boon to pharmacist” at three week workshop on Immunological, Molecular and Animal cell culture techniques, organized by Biochemistry Research Laboratory, CIIMS, Nagpur, during 1st to 21st June 2011. 16. Inaugural Lecture on 28th Feb 2012 at Two-day Workshop on,’Understanding Tools & Techniques in Molecular Biology’, organized by the Deptt of Zoology, RTM Nagpur University on the occasion of National Science Day during 28th & 29th Feb 2012. 17. “Selectivity of Toxic action of Chemicals” in UGC sponsored Refresher Course in Life Sciences, organized by ASC in Deptt. Of Biochemistry, RTMNU, during Feb 20 – Mar 12, 2013. CONFERENCES / SEMINARS / SYMPOSIA/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED: National Conf/Sem/Sympo/Work shop attended: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Society of Biological Chemists (India) Conference held in 1982 at Chandigarh. Nutrition Society of India Conference held in 1982 at NIN Hyderabad. National Seminar on “Gums and Stabilizers in food industry” held in 1983 at MAU, Parbhani. Nutrition Society of India XXIVth Annual Meeting held in 1991 at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow. Inter-University Workshop on Applied Courses in Biochemistry/Biotechnology held in Dec. 1991 at Dept. of Chemistry, Division of Biochemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur. Association of Microbiologists of India, 36th Annual Conference held in Nov. 1995 at CCS, Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar. National Workshop on “Sexually transmitted Diseases and AIDS Control” sponsored by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, held on March 28, 1997 at Govt. Medical College, Nagpur. Association of Clinical Biochemists of India, Maharashtra State Conference held in Sep. 1997 at Hotel Tuli International, Nagpur. Indian Council of Chemists, 18th Conference held in 1999 at Jalgaon. National Conference on “Recent Trends in Biotechnology” held in Feb. 2000 at P.G. Dept. of Biotechnology, SGB Amravati University, Amravati. 1st National Conference on “Recent Trends in Life Management” held in Oct. 22-23, 2000 at Bipin Bihari Post Graduate College, Jhansi – 284 001 (UP), India. 27th Annual Conference of Association of Clinical Biochemists of India, held during 11-14th Jan. 2001 at Hotel Centre Point, Nagpur. Partcipated as Faculty Speaker in AICTE-ISTE Short Term Training Program on Emerging Areas in Pharmaceutical Education & Practice, organized by Nagpur College of Pharmacy during 21st Oct. to 1st Nov. 2002. UGC Sponsored State Level Symposium on “Current Trends in Biochemistry” held on Dec. 29, 2002 at Dept. of Biochemistry, Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur. Symposium on “Science in Nagpur University-Retrospect and Prospect” on the eve of Nagpur Tercentenary Celebrations held on Dec. 30, 2002 at Institute of Science, Nagpur. National Seminar on “Impact of Environmental Pollution on Biosphere and its Control” sponsored by UGC and Ministry of Environment & Forests, held on 2nd and 3rd Feb. 2003 at Dept. of Microbiology, D.B. Science College, Gondia. National Science Day Celebrations held on 28th Feb. 2003 at Institute of Science, Nagpur. National Science Day Celebrations “Encouraging Scientific Awareness in the Community” Jointly supported by National Council for Science & Technology communication, Govt. of India and Science & Technology Cell, Govt. of Maharashtra, held on 28th Feb. 2004 at Institute of Science, Nagpur. Workshop on “New Education Paradigm” organized by RTM Nagpur University and Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Ltd., Mumbai on 23-24th July 2003. A Symposium on “Stem Cell Technology” BIOTALK-2, 2003, organized by Hislop School of Biotechnology and Biotechnology Society on 16th Nov. 2003 at IMA Hall, Nagpur. National Symposium on “Drug Design and Bio-informatics” organized by P.G. Dept. of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur on 20th Dec. 2003. National Symposium on “Recent Advances in Cancer Research” organized by P.G. Dept. of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur on 7th Jan. 2005. UGC sponsored National Seminar on, “Microbiological Developments & Biochemical Research” organized by Dept. of Microbiology and Biochemistry, L.A.D. College, Nagpur, on 29th & 30th Nov. 2007. National Conference on ‘Current Trends in Biochemistry” organized by P.G. Dept. of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur on the eve of Diamond Jubilee Celebration during 27 – 29th Dec. 2007. 25. Capacity Building Program Jointly organized by IQAC and UGC Academic Staff College, RTMNU on 10th & 11th Jan 2010. 26. UGC sponsored national seminar on recent advances in medical microbiology and immunology, organized by Deptt. of Microbiology, Arts, Commerce & Science College, Koradi, Nagpur on 18th October 2011. 27. National Conference on “Bioresearch, Bioethics and Environment” organized by Deptt. of Zoology, LAD & RP College for Women, Shankar Nagar, Nagpur on 2nd & 3rd Dec. 2011. 28. CME on Leprocy organized by Ecumenical Sangam, Rainbow Guest house, RT Marg, Civil lines, under the auspices of Leprocy Elimination Actio Program (LEAP) on 21st Jan 2012. 29. Edu-Workshop on ‘High Melting Technology & Flow Cytometry’ in collaboration with Genetics & BD Biosciences on 29th July 2011. 30. UGC Visiting Fellow Lectures of Dr A. Nerurkar, during 12th Dec 2011 to 19th Dec 2011. 31. Lecture of Dr BC Harinath, Director, JBTDRC, Sewagram on Elisa based immunodiagnostics for detection & monitoring of Filaria & TB- Four decades of Research, under the baner of MCNMLS. 32. Workshop under Continuing Technical Skill Development Program on Information Literacy on 19th Jan 2012. 33. One day CME on Leprosy organized by Ecumenical Sangam, Nagpur under the auspices of Leprosy Elimination Action Program (LEAP) on Jan. 21, 2012. 34. Lecture of Prof Ryan Pareirra, Indo-US Education Forum representative on Avenues open for Biochemists in the US on 19th Jan 2012. 35. One day Seminar on, “Lifetime Skills for Educators”, organized by Rajiv Gandhi Biotechnology Centre, RTMNU, Nagpur, on 22nd March 2012. 36. Workshop on ”Current Research Scenario in the University: Prospects for Industries, jointly organized by Technology Park and Industry-Institute Interaction Centre, RTMNU, Nagpur on 29th March 2012. 37. An Interactive Workshop between University and Industries for Technical Development and Transfer, Organized by Technology Park, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur on 29th August 2012. 38. UGC Sponsored National Conference on “Pharmacogenomics: Revolutionizing Personalized Medicines” Organized by Departments of Biotechnology & Microbiology, Nabira Mahavidyalaya, Katol on Sep. 21-22, 2012. 39. NAAC Sponsored National Workshop on “An insight into New Strategies and Policies of NAAC in higher Education” Organized by Dharampeth Science College, Nagpur on Oct. 12-13, 2012. 40. 4th Indian Youth Science Congress on theme, “Young Scientiests and Shaping India’s Future” Jointly organized by Raisoni Group, Nagpur; MS Swaminathan Res. Foundn, Chennai; SRM University and Rajiv Gandhi Natl. Instt. of Youth Development on Nov. 9-11, 2012. 41. University Industry Congress organized by University-Industry Interaction Centre, RTMNU, on 14th Dec. 2012. 42. Two day Workshop on “Enhancement of quality in higher education” organized by IQAC, RTMNU on February 22-23, 2013. 43. Two day UGC Sponsored Workshop on Academic Administration organized by Academic Staff College, RTMNU on 31st May & 1st June 2013. International Conf/Sem/Sympo/Work shop attended: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. International Food Convention “IFCON 88” held in 1988 at CFTRI, Mysore. 1st International Conference on “Global Sustainable Biotech Congress 2000 AD” held during 27th Nov. to 1st Dec. 2000 at Post Graduate Dept. of Microbiology, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur. International Conference on “Antioxidants, Oxidative Stress and Inflammation – Inflammation 2006” jointly organized by Dept. of Biochemistry, Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur; IMA and Society for Free Radical Research, Nagpur Chapter on 12th and 13th Jan. 2006. International Conference on Rejuvenation Neurochemistry : “Bedside to Bench and Back to Bedside” at 26th Annual Meeting of Society for Neurochemistry, India (SNCl) organized by CIIMS, Nagpur during 9th – 11th January, 2012. DBT, Govt. of India sponsored International Indo-Finland Workshop on “Genomic Tools in Bioremediation” organized by NEERI, Nagpur on 29th & 30th Nov. 2011. 6. UGC Sponsored 2nd World Congress for Man & Nature – 2012 (IInd WCMANU-2012) on a theme,”Global Change: Impact on Biodiversity, Cultures & Technology, organized by Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur in collaboration with International Society for Man & Culture and International Society for Science & Technology, during 3-5th Nov. 2012. TECHNICAL / SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS CHAIRED: National Technical/Scientific Session chaired: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Chaired the session at UGC and Ministry of Environment and Forests sponsored seminar on “Impact of environmental pollution on biosphere and its control” organized by Dept. of Microbiology, D.B. Science college, Gondia during February 2-3, 2003. Chaired the Technical Session in National Seminar on Advances in Cosmetics – A Biotechnological Concept jointly organized by Global Biotech Forum and Nikhalas Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Khamla, Nagpur, on 9th January 2010. Chaired the technical session titled, ”Microbial nanoparticals and its medical applications” in UGC sponsored national seminar on recent advances in medical microbiology and immunology, organized by Deptt. of Microbiology, Arts, Commerce & Science College, Koradi, Nagpur on 18th October 2011. Chief Guest, at Two-day Workshop on,’Understanding Tools & Techniques in Molecular Biology’, organized by the Deptt of Zoology, RTM Nagpur University on the occasion of National Science Day on 28th & 29th Feb 2012. Partcipated as a member of Panel Discussion on, “Identifying Bottlenecks : Formulating the Solutions” held on 29th Aug. 2012 during an Interactive Workshop between University and Industries for Technical Development & Transfer. Chaired Technical Session in UGC Sponsored National Conference on “ Pharmacogenomics: Revolutionizing Personalized Medicines” Organized by Departments of Biotechnology & Microbiology, Nabira Mahavidyalaya, Katol on Sep. 21-22, 2012. International Technical/Scientific Session chaired : 1. 2. 3. Chaired the Technical Session in International Conference on Molecular Tools in Environmental Toxicology (MOLTOX), organized by National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur on 23-24th September 2009. Chaired the Technical Session in International Conference on Rejuvenation Neurochemistry : “Bedside to Bench and Back to Bedside” at 26th Annual Meeting of Society for Neurochemistry, India (SNCl) organized by CIIMS, Nagpur during 9th – 11th January, 2012. Chaired Technical Session at UGC Sponsored 2nd World Congress for Man & Nature – 2013 (IInd WCMANU-2012) on a theme,”Global Change: Impact on Biodiversity, Cultures & Technology, organized by Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur in collaboration with International Society for Man & Culture and International Society for Science & Technology, during 3-5th Nov. 2012. ABTRACTS PUBLICATIONS: National Conference Proceeding Abstracts: 1. An individual & combined supplementary effects of some essential amino acids and B-vitamins on nutritional quality of raw & autoclaved moth bean seeds in male albino rats, (GBS & CHC). Proc. 15th Annual Meetg., Nutrition Society of India, Vol.28, Abstr.No. 3, 1983. 2. Evaluation of nutritional efficacy of cauliflower leaf protein and its supplementary relationship to jowar protein, (GBS,MND). 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Proc. XXIVth Annual Meetg., Nutrition Society of India, 1991. Rapid p-nitroaniline test to assess microbial quality of refrigerated minced meat, (RI,GBS). Proc. 36th Annual Conference of AMI, 1995. Evaluation of lethal potency (LDt-50) of biopesticide against fish pathogens, (SUM,GBS,SAP,ASS,RRK). Proc. 37th Annual Conference of AMI, Chennai, Pg.No.163, Dec. 1996. Studies in genetic assay of Bacillus thuringiensis in aquaculture, (SUM,GBS,SAP,ASS,RRK). Proc. 38th Annual Conference of AMI, New Delhi, Pg.No. 186, Dec. 1997. Fermentative production of single cell oils (microbial lipids) using agro-industrial wastes and its comparison with groundnut oil, (PSJ,GBS). Proc. 18th Annual Conference of Indian Council of Chemists, Jalgaon, Abstr.No. 42, Pg.No. 114, 1999. An analysis of various fermentation substrates for single cell oil production (microbial lipids), (PSJ,GBS). Proc.1st National Conference on Recent Trends in Life Management, Pg.No. 21, Oct. 2000. Comparative study of fatty acid profile of fungal lipid and groundnut oil, (PSJ,GBS). Proc. 69th Annual Meetg. Society of Biological Chemists (India), Calcutta, Abstr.No. C1, Pg.No. 95, Dec. 2000. Effect of various chemical fermentation parameters singly and in combination on lipid producing capacity of soil moulds, (PSJ,GBS). Proc. 27th Annual Conference of Association of Clinical Biochemists of India, Nagpur, Abstr.No. PJ-1, 2001. Microbial transformation of naringin – a bitter alkaloid of citrus juice, (VRK,GBS). Proc. 27th Annual Conference of Association of Clinical Biochemists of India, Nagpur, Abstr.No. PJ-12, 2001. Environment – ultimate receptacle of pollutants, (GBS), Souvenir of National Seminar on “Impact of environmental pollution on biosphere and its control”, Feb. 2003. Hepatoprotective and antioxidant property of Tridax procumbens Linn. (Asteraceae) against paracetamol induced hepatic damage in rats, (SSW,GBS). Proc. National Seminar on Emerging horizons of Biotechnology, organized by School of Biotechnology, Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur (CG) during Nov. 10-12, 2006. Pg.No.37. (Winner of Best Oral presentation). Ascorbic acid measurement in follicular fluid in lead follicles can predict pregnancy outcome in in vitro fertilization (IVF). (NS,MB,NC,MC,GBS,NN). Abstr. Book of Current Trends in Biochemistry (BIOCHEM-07) organized by P.G. Dept. of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur during Dec. 27-29, 2007, Pg.No.20. Differential diagnosis of latent from active tuberculosis: A preliminary study, (MSP,RSK,GBS,HJP,GMT,HFD). Abstr. Book of Current Trends in Biochemistry (BIOCHEM-07) organized by P.G. Dept. of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur during Dec. 27-29, 2007, Pg.No.26. Fecundity of eumenorrheic non-PCOS healthy women is essential in selectingthem as normal control in an infertility center, (MB,NS,NN,NC,GBS). Abstr. Book of Current Trends in Biochemistry (BIOCHEM-07) organized by P.G. Dept. of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur during Dec. 27-29, 2007, Pg.No.29. Preliminary studies on the hepatoprotective activity of Tridax procumbens Linn. Against rifampicin (RIF) induced hepatic damage in albino rats, (SW,GBS). Abstr. Book of Current Trends in Biochemistry (BIOCHEM-07) organized by P.G. Dept. of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur during Dec. 27-29, 2007, Pg.No.42. Isolation and screening of cellulolytic fungi, (RK,GBS). Abstr. Book of Current Trends in Biochemistry (BIOCHEM-07) organized by P.G. Dept. of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur during Dec. 27-29, 2007, Pg.No.58. Demonstration of potential antioxidative and immunomodulatory activity of Hibiscus cannabinus Linn leaf extract in immunosuppressed HIV/AIDS rat model, (KK, GBS, MGM). Abstr. Book of 4th Indian Youth Science Congress organized by Raisoni Group, Nagpur; M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai; SRM University and Rajiv Gandhi Natl. Instt. of Youth Development on Nov. 9-11, 2012; Page No. 9. 19. Protective effect of Tridax procumben Linn against rifampicin induced hepatic damage, (SSW, GBS). Abstr. Book of 4th Indian Youth Science Congress organized by Raisoni Group, Nagpur; M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai; SRM University and Rajiv Gandhi Natl. Instt. of Youth Development on Nov. 9-11, 2012; Page No. 19. (Winner of best oral presentation, 1st Prize) 20. Disturbed glutathione metabolism and increased oxidative stress during Highly Active Anti retroviral therapy (HAART) of HIV/AIDS – Potential antioxidative and immunomodulatory effects of Hibiscus cannabinus Linn (KK, GBS, MGM). Proceedings Book of 5th National Conference of AIDS Society of India, organized by Aids Society of India during Nov. 23-25, 2012 at Bangalore, Page No. 131. International Conference Proceeding Abstracts: 1. Isolation & characterization of solasodine from Solanum surettence, (AG,KVS,SW,GBS) Proc. 2nd International Food Convention, Abstr.No. BAS-2, 1988. 2. Removal of bitterness from citrus juice by an indigenously isolated Aspergillus niger, (SBD,KVS,GBS). Proc. 2nd International Food Convention, Abstr.No. BAS-3, 1988. 3. Development of probiotic vaccine in aquaculture, (ASS,SUM,GBS). Proc.1st International Conference on “Global Sustainable Biotech Congress 2000 AD”, Pg.No. 109, Nov. 2000. (Received Best Paper Award) 4. Augmentation of microbial technology for sustainable crop productivity in Vidarbha region, (SUM,GBS,ASS,RRK). Proc. 1st International Conference on “Global Sustainable Biotech Congress 2000 AD”, Pg.No. 121, Nov. 2000. 5. Correlation of ATP:citrate lyase, malate dehydrogenase in homogenate of fungi grown in optimized Evans mineral media containing agro-industrial waste, (PSJ,GBS). Proc. 1st International Conference on “Global Sustainable Biotech Congress 2000 AD”, Pg.No. 122, Nov. 2000. 6. Isolation, screening and optimization of soil microflora for oleagenicity, (PSJ, S.Sarkar, GBS). Proc. 10th Congress of Federation of Asian And Oceanian Biochemists and Molecular Biologists (FAOBMB) held at Bangalore during Dec 7-11, 2003, Abstr.No.P10-11, Pg.No. 71, 2003. 7. Preliminary studies on protective effect of Tridax procumbens Linn. Against paracetamol induced hepatotoxicity in albino rats, (SSW,GBS). Memoir Journal of 2nd Global Biotech Congress, organized by RGBC, RTM Nagpur University during Dec 18-21, 2006, Pg.No. 211. 8. Novel drug designing exploiting putative rationale, (RDS, SP, GBS, KG, MVRR) Abstr. Book of International Conference on Advances in Free Radical Research : Natural Products, Antioxidants and Radioprotectors, held during 8th Annual Meeting of the Society for Free Radical Research - India, Jointly organized by Deptt. of Biochemistry, C.S.M. Medical University, Lucknow and Era’s Lucknow Medical College, Lucknow, on March 19-21, 2009, Abstr. No. P-198, Page No. 171. 9. Incidence of sickle cell disease and hematological assessment of rural children of Wardha district in Maharashtra, India, (HN, SUM, GBS) Abstr. Book of International Conference on microbial biotechnology for sustainable development, organized by Association of Microbiologists of India, Deptt. Of Microbiology, Punjab University, Chandigarh-160014 during Nov 3-6, 2011, Abstr. No. MVM 167. 10. A newer and simple technique for thymectomy to make immunosupressed neonatal rats (KK, GBS, MGM, PS) Abstr. Book of 26th Annual meeting of Society for neurochemistry India (SNCI) and International conference on Rejuvenation Neurochemistry, “Bedside to Bench and Back to Bedside”, organized by SNCI and CIIMS during 9-11 Jan 2012, Abstr. No. P4 (Poster presentation). RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS: National Publications: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Effect of methionine supplementation on BV, DC and NPU of lentil protein in male albino rats (GBS,CHC), Ind. J. Nutr. Dietet. 17, 205-210, 1980. An individual and combined supplementary effects of some essential amino acids and B-vitamins on nutritional parameters of autoclaved horse gram protein in male albino rats (GBS,CHC), Ind. J. Nutr. Dietet. 20, 80-94, 1983. Nutritional evaluation of raw and autoclaved lentil protein after supplementation with essential amino acids and B-vitamins (GBS,CHC), J. SPANS, 1, 4-10, 1985. Kinetic considerations for degradation of limonin by various microorganisms, (SBD,KVS,GBS). J. Microbial Biotechnology, 2(2), 83-88, 1987. Isolation, purification and characterization of solasodine – a steroidal alkaloid from Solanum surattence berries, (AG,SW,KVS,GBS). Indian Drugs, 28(3), 149-150, 1990. Isolation, purification and characterization of tomatine - a steroidal glycoalkaloid from tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) leaves, (SW,GBS,AG,KVS). Indian Drugs, 28(8), 375-376, 1991. Isolation and characterization of tomatine transforming organisms, (SW,GBS,AG,KVS). Ind. J. Microbiology, 31(3), 263-266, 1991. Isolation and characterization of solasodine transforming organisms, (AG,KVS,SW,GBS). Ind. J. Microbiology, 31(3), 409-410, 1991. Kinetic considerations for transformation of solasodine by using moulds, (AG,SW,KVS,GBS). J. Microbial Biotechnol., 6(2), 1-7, 1991. Nutritional evaluation of moth bean (Phaseolus aconitifolius Jacq.) protein using male albino rats, (GBS). Nagpur University Journal (Science), 7, 5-10, 1995-96. Biocontrol of fish pathogens associated with polluted aquaculture, (SUM,GBS,ASS,RRK). Poll. Res. 18(4), 369-371, 1999. Strategic priming in fish vaccine development, (SUM,ASS,GBS). Asian J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. & Env. Sci., 5(2), 193-196, 2003. The expository aspects of biotrophic status by VAM fungi in Vidarbha region, (SUM,GBS,SSP,ASS,RRK). J. Current Sciences, 5(2), 425-432, 2004. Effect of explant injury on regeneration and transformation efficiency in tomato (Solanum lycopersicon). (PG, GBS, GN). Asian J. Microbiol. Biotech. & Env. Sci. 12(1), 79-84, 2010. Computational identification of cell surface antigens in Streptococcus pneumoniae. (D. Gore, Khushbu Gupta & GB Shinde). Biomirror, 2(4), 1-5, 2011. (Accepted on 4th April 2011, Available online 16-02-2011), Chennai, ISSN 0976-9080, A systematic review of pharmacological therapies for sickle cell disease, (HS Nikhar, SU Meshram, GB Shinde). Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal, Vol 4, No.1, Pg 75-85, 2011, India, ISSN 0974-6242, H-index 1 (2011). An anthropometric and hematological comparison of sickle cell disease children from rural and urban areas (HSN, SUM & GBS) Indian J. of Human Genetics, Jan-Apr 2012, Vol. 18(1), 40-42. Study of anti-toxicity effect of Hibiscus cannabinus Linn extract against HAART induced toxicity in rat model (Kailash Karale, GB Shinde, MG Muddeshwar). J. of Science Information Special Volume 6, Pg 132-136, Jan 2013. ISSN 2229-5836. Immunomodulatory effect of Hibiscus cannabinus Linn extract in HAART treated immunosuppressed experimental rat model (K. Karale, GB Shinde, MG Muddeshwar). Asiatic J. of Biotechnol. Resources (International Quarterly Journal of Bioscience) Special Issue, A7, Page 79-85, Feb 2013. ISSN:2249-2399 (Print), 0976-4992 (Online) International Publications: 1. Production of linoleic and gamma linolenic acid by mucor plumeus NCIM 981, (PSJ,GBS). An International Research J. Biol. Sciences, Flora & Fauna, 13(1), 224-228, 2007 (June). 2. Effect of temperature and pH on lipid accumulation by Rhodosporidium toruloidosis, (PSJ,GBS). Internatl. J. of Bioscience Reporter, 5(2), 663-667, 2007 (Dec). 3. Transgenic tomato plants expressing a wheat endochitinase gene demonstrate enhanced resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici (PVG, GBS). Plant Cell Tiss Organ Cult 105(2), 243-249, 2011. DOI 10.1007/s11240-010-9859-5. Printed ISSN 0167-6857, Online ISSN 1573-5044, Corr. Author GBS, IF 1.27 (2011), H index 40 (2011), Netherland, Springer publication. 4. Antioxidant and hepatoprotective activity of Tridax procumbens Linn. against paracetamol induced hepatotoxicity in male albino rats. (SSW & GBS). Advanced studies in biology, 2(3), 105-112, 2010. 5. Novel drug designing rationale against Brugia malayi microfilariae using herbal extracts. (RD Sharma, S Petare, GB Shinde, Goswami Kalyan & MVR Reddy). Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, Vol. 3, Issue 11, Nov. 2010, Pages 846-850. DOI:10.1016/S1995-7645(10)60204.0 Copyright @ 2010 Hainan Medical College Published by Elsevier (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. 6. Water conservation due to grey water treatment and reuse in urban setting with specific context to developing countries. (D Mandal, P Labhashetwar, S Dhone, AS Dubey, G Shinde & S Wate). Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 55(3), 356-361, Jan. 2011, DOI 10.1016/j.resconrec.2010.11.001, Copyright @ 2010 Elsevier B.V. Netherland, ISSN 09213449, IF 1.969 (2011), 5 Yr IF 2.347 7. A comprehensive review of diverse issues related to Sickle cell disease, (HS Nikhar, SU Meshram, GB Shinde). East Afr J Public Health (Tanzania), 8(2), 164-169, 2011 Jun. 22066306. ISSN 0856-8960, H-index 4 (2011). Tanzania. 8. Protective effect of Tridax procumbens Linn against isoniazid induced hepatic damage (SS Wagh & GB Shinde) Journal of Pharmacy Research, 4(10), 3612-3614, 2011 Oct. ISSN: 0974-6943. India, Corr. Author GBS, ISSN 0974-6943, IF 2.36 (2011). 9. Biochemical characterization and evaluation of a Brugia malayi small heat shock protein as a vaccine against lymphatic filariasis (Gajalakshmi Dakshinamurthy, Abhilash Kumble Samykutty, Gnanasekar Munirathinam, GB Shinde, Thomas Nutman, Maryada Venkatarami Reddy, Ramaswamy Kalyanasundaram) PLoS ONE 7(4): e34077. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0034077. Apr. 2012, Pages 15.IF 4.6 (2012) 10. Molecular phylogenetic analysis of H1N1 virus across continents, (DGG, GBS, SSW). Journal of Pharmacy Research, 5(11), 5243-5247, 2012, Nov. ISSN: 0974-6943, India, Corr. Author – GBS, IF 2.36 (2011). ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE/SYMPOSIA/LECTURE SERIES ORGANIZED: 1. Joint Secretary of UGC sponsored symposium on “Popularizing biotechnological processes for rural and semiurban areas” held during February 7-9, 1991. 2. Contact person for “Popular lecture series in biotechnology by eminent scientists” sponsored by DST, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, held on September 28, October 4, and October 7, 1991 and December 17-19, 1993. 3. Course Co-ordinator of “Refresher course in life sciences” organized by Academic Staff College, RTM Nagpur University during October 26 to November 18, 1998. 4. Chaired the session at UGC and Ministry of Environment and Forests sponsored seminar on “Impact of environmental pollution on biosphere and its control” organized by Dept. of Microbiology, D.B. Science college, Gondia during February 2-3, 2003. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Member of “Central Management Committee (CMC)” of Rajiv Gandhi Biotechnology Centre, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur from October 9, 2003 onward. Chairman of National Symposium on “Drug Design and Bio-informatics” organized by P.G. Dept. of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur on December 20, 2003. Member of “Panel for Marathi Shabdawali of Scientific Terminology”, constituted by Commission for Scientific Terminology, Dept. of Secondary Education & Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India, New Delhi. Meeting held during July 26-30, 2004, and January 8-12, 2005, at RGBC, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur. Chairman of National Symposium on “Recent advances in Cancer research” organized by P.G. Dept. of Biochemistry, RTMNU, Nagpur on January 7, 2005. Executive member of Organizing Committee of International Conference on “2nd Global Biotech Congress 2006 AD” organized by RGBC, RTMNU, Nagpur during December 18-21, 2006. Organizing Secretary of National Conference on “Current Trends in Biochemistry-BIOCHEM’07” organized by P.G. Dept. of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University during December 27-29, 2007, on the eve of its Diamond Jubilee Celebration. Chaired the Technical Session in International Conference on Molecular Tools in Environmental Toxicology (MOLTOX), organized by National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur on 23-24th September 2009. Chaired the Technical Session in National Seminar on Advances in Cosmetics – A Biotechnological Concept jointly organized by Global Biotech Forum and Nikhalas Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Khamla, Nagpur, on 9th January 2010. Organized Three day Workshop cum Training Program at the Deptt. of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, during 22-24 Feb 2010. Organized Edu-Workshop on ‘High Melting Technology & Flow Cytometry’ in collaboration with Genetics & BD Biosciences on 29th July 2011. Organized UGC Visiting Fellow Lectures of Dr A. Nerurkar, during 12th Dec 2011 to 19th Dec 2011. Organized Lecture of Dr BC Harinath, Director, JBTDRC, Sewagram on Elisa based immunodiagnostics for detection & monitoring of Filaria & TB- Four decades of Research, under the baner of MCNMLS. Organized workshop under Continuing Technical Skill Development Program on Information Literacy on 19th Jan 2012. Organized Lecture of Prof Ryan Pareirra, Indo-US Education Forum representative on Avenues open for Biochemists in the US on 19th Jan 2012. Local Advisory Committee Member at UGC Sponsored 2nd World Congress for Man & Nature – 2013 (IInd WCMANU-2012) on a theme,”Global Change: Impact on Biodiversity, Cultures & Technology, organized by Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur in collaboration with International Society for Man & Culture and International Society for Science & Technology, during 3-5th Nov. 2012. Course Co-ordinator of “UGC sponsored Refresher course in life sciences” organized by Academic Staff College, RTM Nagpur University during February 20 to March 12. 2013. Organized Prof. M.C. Nath Memorial Lecture Series at Deptt. Of Biochemistry, RTMNU, on 26th March 2013. Organized Co-curricular programe, One day Symposium on, “Perspectives in Life Science Research” at Deptt. Of Biochemistry, RTMNU, on 26th March 2013. ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 1. Subject expert on selection committee of RTM Nagpur and SGB Amravati Universities. 2. Member of Subject Examination Committee in Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Microbiology for undergraduate and post graduate and M.Phil courses of RTM Nagpur and SGB Amravati Universities. 3. Ph.D. Examiner of various universities within the state and out side state. 4. Paper setter and examiner in Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Microbiology (Undergraduate, Post graduate and M.Phil. courses) of various universities. 5. Member of Board of Studies (Biochemistry), Faculty of Science, RTMNU. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Member of 32/5 committee, Faculty (Biochemistry), Faculty of Science, RTMNU . Member of Advoc Board of Studies (Forensic Sciences), Faculty of Science, RTMNU. Member of Advoc Board of Studies (Mol. Biol. & Genetic Engg.), Faculty of Science, RTMNU . Member of Board of Studies (Biochemistry), Gondwana university, Gadchiroli. Referee, J. Agricultural Science & Technology (JAST), ISSN: 1680-7073, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran (2011). Subject expert on committee for selection/promotion of professor (CAS) at Univ. of Pune in 201112 ril 2012 (Meeting held on 13th April 2012 at Pune). Subject expert on committee for promotion of teachers under CAS, UGC at Seth Keshrimal Porwal College, Kamptee in 2011-12 (Meeting held on 25th April 2012 at Kamptee). Local Advisory Committee Member at UGC Sponsored 2nd World Congress for Man & Nature – 2013 (IInd WCMANU-2012) on a theme,”Global Change: Impact on Biodiversity, Cultures & Technology, organized by Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur in collaboration with International Society for Man & Culture and International Society for Science & Technology, during 3-5th Nov. 2012. National Advisory Committee member at UGC sponsored National Conference on, “Emerging trends in chemical and life sciences with relevance to environmental conservation )ETCLSREC), organized by Dept. of Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry & Microbiology, Guru Nanak College of Science, Ballarpur, Gondwana University, Gadchiroli and RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, during 30-31st January 2013. Scientific Adviser at ICMR, DST & DBT sponsored National Conference on “Biomarkers in Health & Diseases”, organized by National Institute of Miners Health, Min. of Mines, GOI, on the eve of its Foundation Day during 21-22nd February 2013. Subject expert on Committee for Selection/Promotion of Professors at Shivaji University, Kolhapur in 2013-14. (Meeting held on 25th March 2013 at Kolhapur). *****