BIO-DATA GENERAL INFORMATION Name : Dr. Virendra Govindrao Meshram Address : 3-A, Vivek Apartments, Nara Ring Road, Jaripatka, Nagpur Mobile No. : 09373201231, 08087891838. Designation : Professor M.Sc, Ph.D. Post Graduate Teaching Deptt. Of Biochemistry, R.T.M Nagpur University, L.I.T Campus Amravati Road, Nagpur-33 Ph. No.: (Office) 0712-2531665 Nationality : Date of Birth : 07/10/1963 Date of Appointment : 09/07/2009 Indian ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION M.Sc.(Biochemistry) Nagpur University Ph.D. Nagpur University Bio-Chemistry 1985 1996 First TEACHING EXPERIENCE 1. At U.G.Level : 2. At P.G.Level : i) ii) Iii 21 yrs. Full Time permanent in Sindhu Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur – 8/4/1988 to 8/7/2009. 15 yrs as contributory Lecturer in P.G.Dept. of Microbiology, R.T.M N.U. 1997 onwards till date. 5 years as contributory Lecturer in Rajiv Gandhi Biotechnology Centre, M.Sc Biotechnology N.U 2007-08 Onward 4 yrs in P.G .Dept .of Biochemistry, R .T.M.N.U.2009 onward. SPECIALISED AREA Metabolic Diseases Analytical Biochemistry & Enzymology. Plant Pathology – Biological Control. Phytochemical study of Medicinal Plants Nutraceuticals 1 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:23 years 1 .Ph.D. Degree – Work done in P.G.Dept. Of Microbiology, N.U.Nagpur. Awarded 13-9-1996. Topic: Biological Management of Groundnut Root Rot Caused by Sclerotium Rolfsit (Sacc.) 2 Recognized Ph.D. Guide in the faculty of Science, Subject – Microbiology and Biochemistry, Nagpur University. • No. of Students awarded Ph. D under guidance - One Topic: Screening of Some Traditional Medicinal Plants for Antifilarial Activity against Brugia malayi Human Filarial Nematode – Ph.D Awarded on 03.02.2009. Recipient of Madhya Pradesh Govt. Scholarship under SC/ST category 3.Total no. of students under guidance for Ph.D.:03 RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:- 1. Anti-microfilarial activity of methanolic extract of Vitex negundo and Aegle marmelos and their phytochemical analysis. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology Vol. 46, February 2008:128131. 2. In vitro effect of four herbal plants on the motility of Brugia malayi; microfilariae. Indian J. Med. Res. 127, May 2008:467 – 471. 3. Activity of Indian habitat plants extracts against Mycobacterium tuberculosis to treat tuberculosis. Biosciences, Biotechnology Research Asia,) vol. 5(1) June(2008):455-459 4. Assessment of liver enzymes level in the serum of tuberculosis patients during directly observed Short term chemotherapy (DOTS) Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal. Vol.1 (2) (2008), 449 – 452. 5. Field Trial Of Antagonistic Microorganisms And Fungicides For Control Of Root Rot Disease Of Groundnut .J.Pt.Dis.Sci.Vol5 (1)2010:257-258. 2 6. In Vitro Anti-Tuberculosis Effects of Vitamin C Contents of Medicinal Plants. Asian J.Exp. Biol.Sci.Vol 2(1)2011:151-154. 7. Serum Protein Level Changes in DOTS administered patients of Nagpur District: A Case Study. Asian J.Exp. Biol.Sci.Vol 3(1)2012:251-254. 8. To assess renal function and quality of life in live kidney donors. Confocal Quest in Microbiology. Proceeding of Recent Advances in Medical Microbiology and Immunology. March 2012: 19-26. 9. The in-vitro Bacteriostatic Potential of Some Traditionally used Indian Spices. Asian J.Research in Chem.5 (4): April 2012.492-496. 10. Prevalence And In Vitro Antibiogram of Bacteria Associated with wound Infection. BioNano Frontier Vol 5(2) July-Dec 2012.189-191. 11. Comparative Evaluation of Antioxidant And Free-Radical Scavenging activity of Aqueous And Methanolic Spice Extracts. Int.J.of Life Science & Pharma Research.Vol 2(3) July-sept 2012. pp L- 118-125 12. Antifilarial Potential of Butea monosperma against microfilaria In Vitro. Int. J.of Pharma Tech.Research July-Sept 2012. 1181-1184. 13. Pectinase Production In Solid State Fermentation By Aspergillus Flavus Using Orange Peels As Substrate. BioNano Frontier Vol 5(2-1) Nov. 2012 pp. 236238. 14. Adverse Effect of Tuberculosis Drug Therapy on Patients Undergoing Dots Treatment. BioNano Frontier Vol 5(2-1) Nov. 2012 pp 240-241. 15. Qualitative Phytochemical Screening of Some Ethnobotnically used Indian Spices.BioNano Frontier Vol 5(2-1I) Nov. 2012 pp 12-14. 16. Serum Total Cholesterol:A possible Complementary measure in Antituberculosis Treatment in Newly Diagnosed Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patient. Asiatic Journal of Biotechnology: Resources Special Issue-A-7.Feb 2013 pp-95-97 17.Investigation of excess thermo-aoustic properties of binary liquid mixture using ultrasonic non destructive technique. In proceedingsof International Congress on Utrasonics ( ICU2013)Dec 2013 pp645-650 3 POSTER PRESENTATION 1. Poster Presentation in XXIX th AMI conference held at CCS, HAU, Hissar (Haryana). On 9th to 11th Feb. 1989. Title: Interaction of A.chroococcum with S.rolfsii causing root rot of Ground nut, AG 24, P-16. 2. Poster Presentation in 2nd Biotech. Congress 2006, held at Nagpur on 18th to 21st Dec. 2006. Title: i) Field trial of antagonistic microorganisms & fungicide on Groundnut crop P-159 ii) In vitro antimicrofilarcidal activity of medicinal plants against Brugia malayii filarial pathogen. P-214 iii) Study of proteins – albumin / globulin ratio & correlation of Blood groups with tuberculosis. P-234. 3. Poster Presentation in National Conference on “Modern approaches & innovations in Biotechnology and Biodiversity Conservation held at Amravati on 28th to 30th Jan 2007. Title: Effect of Soil Ph and temperature on the population of S.rolfsil Sclerotia. MB-85, P-39-40. 4. Poster Presentation in National Seminar on green treasure : an interdisciplinary approach : prospects and promises for human welfare, Herbotech 2007 held at Dharampeth Science College, Nagpur on 6th October 2007. Title: i) Anti-microfilarial potential and phytochemical analysis of some traditional medicinal plant extracts: a preliminary study. page- 27 ii) Road side medicinal plants: Natural traditional folklore remedies for human welfare page-46 5. Poster Presentation in National Conference on “Current trends in Biochemistry, Biochem-07 held at P.G. Deptt. Of Biochemistry, R.T.M Nagpur University,Nagpur on 27th to 29th December 07. Title: i) Occurance of enzymes level changes in tuberculosis patients after chemotherapy, CMB-21, page 33. ii) Activity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis of plants extracts from Indian habitat to treat tuberculosis, PBB-3, page 73. 6. Poster presentation in Advances in Free Radical and Inflammation Research, AFAIR-2010, organized by Deptt. Of Biochemistry and Biotechnology Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur on 15th & 16th Jan. 2010. Title: i) Role of medicinal plant extracts in antimicrofilarial activity and 4 Oxidative stress AFAIR 2010, pp. 12-13. ii)Role of Antioxidants in preventing diabetes pp. 13-14. iii) Role of vitamin C contents of Medicinal Plants against Mycobateriam tuberculosis bacilli pp. 39. 7. Poster presentation in 79th Annual Meeting of the Society of Biological Chemists (India). Regulation of Biochemical and Cellular Processes in Diverse Systems At IIS, Bangalore on 13th – 15th December 2010. Title: i) The In Vitro Antibacterial Potential of Commonly Used Indian Spice Extracts. PP 227 ii) Isolation and Characterization of Polygalacturonase enzyme by an Indigenous strain of Aspergillus niger. PP 309. 8. Poster presentation in an International Conference on Free Radicals, Inflammation and Antioxidants in Disease (FRIAD 2011) held at Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur on 13th and 14th Jan.2011. Title: i) Antioxidants and free radical scavenging potential of selected Indian spices commonly used in diet .PP 13. ii) Comparison of anti-tubercle activity of various plants extracts different antibiotics by proportion method. PP 14. iii) Evaluation of antioxidants from the leaves of Psidium guajaya (guava) in regulation of antidiabetic activity.PP 19. 9. Poster Presentation in an International Conference on Biotechnology for Better Tomorrow (BTBT-2011) held at Aurangabad on 6th to 9th Feb.2011. Title: Preliminary Phytochemical Screening of some Indigenous Medicinal plant leaves extract in regulation of Antidiabetic activity. PP 137-138. 10. Poster Presentation in SBC Conference on Metabolic Pathways Modulation Applications in Health and Agriculture held at CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow on 12th to 15th Nov 2011. Title: The antioxidant and free radical scavenging potential of selected Indian spices commonly used in Indian diet, PB-32, P-193. 11. Poster Presentation in National Conference on Bioresearch, Bioethics and Environment Organized by LAD College, Nagpur, held on 2nd & 3rd Dec 2011. Title: i) Hepatic Dysfunction Due to Anti Tuberculosis Drugs, P-46. ii) To Assess Renal Function & Quality of Life in Live Kidney Donors, P-67 12. 14th International Conference on Physical Sciences Interface with Humanity Organized by SVNIT, Surat on 22nd to 24th Dec 2011. Title: Theoretical Computation of Ultrasonic Velocity in a Binary Liquid Mixture Containing α – Picoline in Ethanol at 301.15 K, P0-72, P-120. 5 13. UGC Sponsored National Congress: Innervate 2012 on Stepping up with Bioscientific Technologies Organized by JB Science College, Wardha held on 27th & 28th Jan 2012 . Title: i) Photochemical Screening of Crude Methanolic and Aqueous Extracts Of Some Traditionally Used Spices, P-27. ii) Bacterial Electricity, P-38. 14. UGC Sponsored National Conference On Pharmacogenomics: Revolutionizing Personalized Medicines. Organized by Nabira Mahavidyalaya, Katol held on 21-22 Sept . 2012 . Title: i) Studies on Observations of Total Serum Proteins In Tuberculosis Patients.P-07 ii) Type II Diabetes Mellitus and Genetic Relationship. P-08 iii) Metabolomic Biomarkers In Diabetes. P-09 iv) Folkloric Medicinal Use Of Traditional Indian Spices. P-14 v) Production of Pectinase by Solid State Fermentation of Wheat Bran Using Aspergillus niger.P-23. 15. 4th Indian Youth Science Congress held at Nagpur On Nov 9-11, 2012. Title: Study Of Total Serum Cholesterol In Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients Taking DOTS Treatment. P-26. 16. International conference on Recent Advances in Physical Sciences and Technology, CONIAPS-XV at Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, held at Thialand on Dec 9-13, 2012. Title:i) Study of Serum Protein level changes in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients and Associated Risk Factors. P- 166 . ii) Investigation of Molecular Interactions in Binary Liquid Mixtures Containing Thiphene+Ethanol and α-Picoline+Ethanol using ultrasonic Technique. P-129. 17. National Conference on Biomarkers In Health & Diseases organized by National Institute of Miners’ Health, Wadi, Nagpur on 21st-22nd Feb 2013. Title: Serum Total Cholesterol: A possible Complementary measure in Antitubercular Treatment. P-50 6 APPOINTMENTS 1. Vice-Chancellor’s nominee in the selection committee for appointment of lecturer in Bio-chemistry, Nagpur University 2. External and internal examiner for Nagpur University practical examination for B.Sc Biochemistry, B. Sc Biotechnology. 3. Paper setter and valuer appointed by Nagpur University and Amravati University 4. Paper setter appointed by Yashwantrao Chavhan Maharashtra Open University, Nasik 5. External examiner for M.Sc. Biotechnology practical examination appointed by SRT Marathwada University, Nanded. 6. External examiner for M.Sc. Biochemistry practical examination appointed by SGB. Amravati University, Amravati 7. External and internal examiner for Nagpur University practical examination for M.Sc Biochemistry, Biotechnology , Microbiology and Home-Science. 8. Recognized Ph.D. Guide in the faculty of Science, Subject Microbiology and Biochemistry, Nagpur University, Nagpur. 9. Thesis examiner for SRT Marathwada University, Nanded and Mumbai University , Mumbai. 10. Co-apted member in paper moderation committee for P.G.Biochemistry Examination. 11. Organizing committee member of Workshop on “Innovation in e-learning.” Organized by RGBC RTM NU, Nagpur on 21st April- 2011. 12. Organizing committee member of Seminar on “ Lifetime Skills for Educators.” Organized by Rajive Gandhi Biotechnology Center , Nagpur on 22nd March 2012. 13. Editor of Journal for Research studies Interdiciplinary for science and social sciences (ISSN2277-839X). 14. Peer Review Member for IInd WCMANU 2012 with a theme “GlobalChange: Impact on Biodiversity, culture and Technology held at Nagpur on Nov 3-5, 2012. 15. Recognized Ph.D. Guide in the faculty of Science, Subject Microbiology and Biochemistry, North Maharashtra University Jalgaon. 16. Peer Reviewer for International Congress on Ultrasonics (ICU2013) in Singapore. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Marathi Vigyan Parishad, Nagpur-life member Global Biotech Forum, Nagpur, India executive and life member Biosciences, Biotechnology Research Asia Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal. Association of Microbiologists India (AMI)-Life Member. 7 6. Society of Biological Chemists (SBC)-Life Member. 7. National Academy of Biological Sciences (NABS) -Life Member. 8. Association of Plant Pathologists, Dr. P.D.K.V., Akola – Life Member INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES ATTENDED 1. International Conference on “Global Sustainable Biotech Congress-2000 AD” held at Nagpur on 27th November 1999 to 1st December 2000. 2. International Conference on “Anti oxidants, oxidative stress and inflammation in chronic disease” held at Nagpur on 12th and 13th Jan 2006. 3. International 2nd Biotech Congress-2006 held at Nagpur on 18th to 21st Dec 2006. 4. International Conference on Free radical , Inflammation and Antioxidants in Disease,FRIAD 2011 held at Dr. Ambedkar college,Nagpur on 13th & 14th jan .2011. 5. International Conference on Biotechnology for Better Tomorrow held at Aurangabad on 6th to 9th Feb .2011 6. 14th International Conference on Physical Sciences Interface with Humanity Organized by SVNIT, Surat on 22nd to 24th Dec 2011. 7. IInd World Congress for Man And Nature -2012 on “GlobalChange: Impact on Biodiversity, culture and Technology held at Nagpur on Nov 3-5, 2012. 8. International conference on Recent Advances in Physical Sciences and Technology, CONIAPS-XV at Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, held at Thailand on Dec 9-13, 2012. 9. International conference on Free Radicals and Diseases, held at Nagpur on 3rd Feb 2013. INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP/SYMPOSIA ATTENDED 1. International Symposium and Workshop on Molecular Biology 2010, organized by Vidarbha Association of Medical Microbiologists and Dhruv Pathology and Molecular Diagnostic Lab. On 9th & 10th Jan 2010 at Nagpur. 1. International Symposium organized by Deptt. Of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur held on 15th & 16th Jan 2010. 2. Indo – Finland Workshop on Genomic Tools in Bioremediation Organized by NEERI held on 29th & 30th Nov 2011. 8 NATIONAL CONFERENCES ATTENDED 1. 29th Annual conference of AMI, held at Hissar on 9th to 11 Feb 1989. 2. National Conference on “Modern approaches & innovations in Biotechnology and Biodiversity Conservation held at Shivaji Science College, S. G. B. Amravati University, Amravati on 28th to 30th Jan 2007. 3. National Conference on current trends in Biochemistry “Biochem-07” held at PG department of Biochemistry, R.T.M. Nagpur University, and Nagpur on 27th to 29th Dec. 2007. 4. National Conference CME in Immunology held at CIIMS, Nagpur on 6th -7th Aug 2010. 5. 79th SBC Conference on “Regulation of Biochemical and cellular Processes in Diverse system” held at IISc, Bangalore on 13th to 15th December 2010. 6. SBC Conference on Metabolic Pathways Modulations Applications in Health and Agriculture held at CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow on 12th to 15th Nov 2011. 7. National Conference on Bioresearch, Bioethics and Environment Organized by LAD College, Nagpur, held on 2nd & 3rd Dec 2011. 8 .National Conference on “Pharmacogenomics: Revolutionizing Personalized Medicines” Organized by Departments of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Nabira Mahavidyalaya, Katol, held on 21-22 Sept.2012. 9. National Conference on Biomarkers in Health and Diseases organized by National Institute of Miners’ Health, Nagpur on 21st and 22nd Feb 2013. NATIONAL SEMINAR ATTENDED 1. VIA sponsored seminar on “Project opportunities based on microbial technologies”, held at Nagpur on 09-06-1995. 2. National seminar on “Biotech industry status and prospective”, organize by LIT, Nagpur held on 15-16- March, 1997 3. UGC sponsored state level seminar on “Current trends in Biochemistry”, Organized by Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur held on 29-12-2002. 4. National Science Day “50 years of DNA and 25 years of IVF: The blue print of life”, organized by Nagpur University held at Nagpur on 28-02-2003. 5. National Seminar on green treasure: an interdisciplinary approach: prospectus and promises for human welfare, Herbotech 2007 held at Dharmpeth Science College, Nagpur on 6th October 2007. 6. National Seminar on Microbiological Development and Biochemical Research, LAD College, Nagpur held on 29th and 30th Nov. 2007. 7. UGC Sponsored National Level Seminar On Recent Advances in Medical Microbiology and Immunology Organized by Arts , Commerce & Science College , Koradi on 18th Oct 2011. 8. Seminar On Leprosy Organized by Ecumenical Sangam held at Nagpur on 21st Jan 2012 9 9. UGC Sponsored National Congress: Innervate 2012 on Stepping up with Bioscientific Technologies Organized by JB Science College, Wardha held on 27th & 28th Jan 2012. 10. Seminar on “Lifetime Skills for Educators.” Organized by Rajive Gandhi Biotechnology Center, Nagpur on 22nd March 2012. 11. National Seminar on Biofertilizers, Integrated Pest Management, Biopesticides and Water Management for Crops on 31st March, 2012. WORKSHOP ATTENDED 1. Workshop on Biostatistics and Computer Concepts, sponsored by Dept OF Microbiology and SMV Centre for Biotechnology held at Nagpur on 18th and 19th Jan 2003. 2. Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights & Patenting System in India” organized by PG Dept. of Biochemistry, NU, Nagpur held on 20th Jan 2007. 3. Demonstration cum training workshop on “Fermentation Technology”, at Rajiv Gandhi Biotechnology Centre, RTM Nag. Uni., Nagpur on 27th an 28th Mar 2008 4. Capacity building workshop organized by UGC Academic Staff College, and IQAC, RTM Nagpur University on 10th and 11th January, 2010 at Nagpur. 5. 44th All India Marathi Vigyan Parishad organized by MVP Nagpur Division on 22nd Jan to 24th Jan 2010 at Nagpur. 6. Workshop on “Application of Molecular Biology Techniques in Reproductive Medicine” held at NIHFW, New Delhi from 18th to 29th Oct 2010. 7. State level workshop On “Role Of Microbiologist, Chemists and Nutritionists in Food Safety.” held at GNC Ballarpur on 27th and 28th Jan 2011. 8. Workshop on “Innovation in e-learning.” Organized by RGBC RTM NU, Nagpur on 21st April-2011. 9. Workshop on “High Melting Technology and Flow Cytometry.”Organized by PG Depts. Biochemistry on 29th July 2011. 10. Workshop cum Training Programme on Information Literacy Organized PG Deptt. Of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University, held on 19th January 2012. 11. National Workshop on Professional Competence in Higher Education Organized by Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur held on 19th -25th April 2012. 12. An Interactive Workshop between Nagpur University and Industries for Technology Development and Transfer “Organized by RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur held on 29th August 2012. 13. Workshop on “Let’s Talk about Sucide” Organized by PG department of Psychology, RTM NU, and Nagpur held on 7th September 2012 at Gurunanak Bhavan, Nagpur. 14. NAAC Sponsored National Workshop on An insight into new strategies and policies of NAAC in higher education organized by Dharampeth Science College, Nagpur held on 12-13 October,2012 15. Enhancement of Quality in Higher Education Organized by IQAC RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur on 23rd and 24th Feb. 2013. 10 SYMPOSIA ATTENDED 1. Symposium “Popularising Biotechnological process for rural and semi urban areas”, sponsored by UGC & Academic Staff college, Nagpur held on 7th to 9th Feb. 1991. 2. National Symposium cum workshop on disease Diagnostic, organized by PG Dept. of Biochemistry, NU, Nagpur, Golden Jubilee Celebrations on 25th and 29th Oct. 1997. 3. National Symposium on Drug Design & Bioinformatics (DDB-03), organized by PG Dept. of Biochemistry, NU, Nagpur held on 20th Dec. 2003. 4. State level Symposium on current trends in cellular communication organized by Dept. of Biochemistry Hislop College, Nagpur at 26th and 27th Sep. 2008. 5. National Level Symposium on Anti-Immunology: Pathogens as Cheats Organized by Hislop College on 10th & 11th Oct. 2011. 6. RSC West India IYC- Symposium in Advancing Chemical Sciences Organized by Department of Chemistry,Institute of Science and RTM NU on 31st August and 1st September 2012 at Nagpur. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 1. Under UGC sponsored COSIP Scheme lectures given at Guru Nanak Science College, Ballarpur. 2. UGC sponsored Remedial Coaching for SC/ST candidates scheme lectures given at Sindhu Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur. 3. Delivered a lecture on‘Laboratory Evaluation and Clinical Diagnosis’ at a workshop cum training program organized by University Department of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University under the skill development program on 24th February, 2010 4. Delivered a lecture on “Role of Medicinal Plants in management of diabetes.” at SRT Marathwada University, Nanded on 19th June 2010. 5. Delivered a lecture on “Diabetics –Biochemical aspects, Causes and Prevention.” At Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad at 9th Feb. 2011. 6. Presiding over the Inaugural function of UGC Sponsored state level workshop held at GNC Ballarpur on 27th Jan. 2011. 7. Chaired a session of International Conference on “Biotechnology for Better Tomorrow.” held at Aurangabad on 8th Feb. 2011. 8. Chaired a session of UGC Sponsored National Conference on Pharmacogenomics: Revolutionizing Personalized Medicine held at Nabira Mahavidyalaya Katol on 22nd Sept.2012. 9. Chaired a session of UGC Sponsored National Conference on Emerging Trends in Chemical and Life Sciences with Relevance to Environmental conservation held at Gurunanak College of Science, Ballarpur on 30th &31st Jan .2013. 11 10. Chaired a session in the National Conference on Biomarkers in Health and Diseases held at National Institute of Miners’ Health, Nagpur on 21st and 22nd Feb 2013. 11. Act as Examiner of Poster and Paper Presentation in the National Conference on Biomarkers in Health and Diseases held at National Institute of Miners’ Health, Nagpur on 21st and 22nd Feb 2013. 12. Delivered a Lecture on “Biopharming: The Interface of Plant Biotechnology and Biopharmaceuticals” on 28th Feb 2013 during Refresher Course in Life Sciences held at University Department of Biochemistry. 13. Demonstration of SGOT and SGPT by Semi Auto Analyzer given on 7th March 2013 during Refresher Course in Life Sciences held at University Department of Biochemistry. PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN 1. As a Principal Investigator of UGC Major Research Project entitled “Study of Prevalence hepatocellular damage due to DOTS therapy among tuberculosis patients of Nagpur City DOTS centers” Amount granted Rs. 6,99,300/- ON 28th December 2010 2. As a co-investigator of UGC Major Research Project entitled “In vitro antibacterial activity of medicinal plants against clinical isolates from wound infection.”Amount granted Rs. 6,56,300/COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Radio talk broadcast by All India Radio Nagpur A Centre, Under Paryavaran Varta Programme on Water Polluting Factors and Water Pollution – Prevention and Control Measures in Marathi , on 04-02-2002 and 05-02-2002 2. Radio talk broadcast by All India Radio Nagpur a Centre Gyan Vidnyan Programme on Nutrition and Infection in Marathi, on 26-02-2004 & 27-022004. 3. Radio talk broadcast by All India Radio Nagpur a Centre under Vigyan Varta Programme on “Acharya Nagarjuna in Marathi on 18-05-2009. 4. Radio talk broadcast by All India Radio Nagpur a Centre under Vigyan Varta Programme on “Acharya Jivak” in Marathi on 16-08-2009. 5. Radio talk broadcast by All India Radio Nagpur a Centre under Vigyan Jagat Programme on “Biochemical effects of Alcoholism on Human Body” in Marathi on 07-12-2010. 12 ARTICALS PUBLISHED 1. Diabetes : Causes , Control and Medicinal Plant Treatment Weekly Nagbhid Sewak –Diwali Issue, November -2010 2. Khajur : A Amrutfal Weekly Nagbhid Sewak –Diwali Issue, October -2011 3. Role of Epigenetics in Human being Journal for Research Studies (Interdisciplinary for Science & Social Sciences ) Vol . 1 (1) , Mar.2012 4. Tuberculosis: The Challenge to Mankind Journal for Research Studies (Interdisciplinary for Science & Social Sciences) Vol. 1 (2) June / July 2012. 5. Ultrasonics in Medical Science Journal for Research Studies (Interdisciplinary for Science & Social Sciences) Vol. 1 (2) June / July 2012. 6. Tuberculosis: History and Treatment Weekly Nagbhid Sewak –Diwali Issue, November -2012 13