Bio-data A. Personal information: (a) Name : Dr. (Mrs.) Archana Ninad Moon (b) Address (Residential) and : 501, Apoorva Complex, Mohan Nagar, Nagpur-440001 (MS), India Contact details Ph. No: 7798744244 (M) 07122556465 (R), 07122531665 (O) E-mail ID: moon.archana@gmail.com (c ) Designation : Associate Professor (d) Department : University Department of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur440033 (MS), India (e) Date of Birth : 30/11/1975 (f) Area of interest : Biochemistry of Metabolic Diseases, Enzymology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Cellular Biochemistry, Plant phytochemicals and Bioremediation and Cancer Biology. B. Academic Qualifications: Exam Passed Board/ University Subjects Year Division/Grades Research Degree(s) RTM Nagpur University Biochemistry 2011 Ph.D Master’s Degree(s) Nagpur University Biochemistry 1998 First Division /Merit Etc. 68.20% Bachelor’s Degree(s) Nagpur University Biochemistry, Chemistry and Botany 1996 First Division 63.48% Higher Secondary High School Other (Diplomas/Certificates MS Board English, Marathi, Science and Maths 1993 English, Hindi, Marathi, Science, Maths and Social Sciences 1991 1) Joint CSIR-UGC NET Life Sciences 1998 LS 2) MSCIT Life Sciences 2000 JRF MS Board First Division 60.00% First Division 65.14% etc.) Computers 86% C. Research Experience & Training: • • • • • • • Worked at NEERI (Bioremediation) as JRF in 2000 Worked at ITRC, Lucknow (Bioremediation) as JRF in 2001 Worked as a Research Scholar at Department of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University from 2004 to 2011. Guided 01 student for M. Phil at Bhartiyar University in 2007 Selected for International workshop cum Winter School of Immunology jointly organized by NIH, USA and DST, India during 2008 Acquired training on LAMP and Real Time PCR for Disease Diagnostics at CIIMS in 2010 Acquired training in Metagenomic Analysis from VIT, Vellore, India in 2011 1 D. Teaching Experience: (a) Under-Graduate: Nagpur University, Nagpur- 01 year (b) Post-Graduate: RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur- 10 years E. Seminars, Conferences, Symposia, Workshops, etc. attended: (Refer Annexure B and C for details) Attended many National/ International Workshops and Conferences till date. Presented posters and oral presentations at various Conferences. Delivered guest lectures at Staff Development Programs conducted by AICTE and at Conferences. F. Research Contributions: (a) Number of Students (M. Phil/ Ph.D): 01 (M. Phil.) (b) No. of research papers published: 12; Communicated 05 (Refer Annexure A) (c) Research Projects: UGC Major Research Project: Total outlay of 13,70,800/- wef 1.4.2013 for a period of three years. (d) Books/Chapters in Books: 1. A text book of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology authored by Avinash Aney, Archana Moon and Prashant Wagh, G. C. Publishers, Nagpur, 2012. ISBN: 978-81-925501-2-1. 2. A text book of Cytology and Genetics authored by Avinash Aney and Archana Moon, G. C. Publishers, Nagpur, 2012. ISBN: 978-81-926159-0-5. 3. 01 Chapter in Book entitled ‘Environmental Protection’ edited by Arvind Kumar and Shamshun Nehar, 2007, Daya Publishing House, Delhi-110 035, Chapter 37, pp 191 to 201. ISBN: 81-7035-488-9 (e) Recognition as Ph. D Supervisor: 1. Subject Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur vide no: Ph. D (Cell)/RRC/Guide/976 dated 5th November, 2012. 2. Subject Biochemistry, NMU, Jalgaon, vide no: NMU/11/PGR/BioChem/2413/2012 dated 21st September, 2012. (f) Details of Seminars, Conferences, and Symposia organized: - Organized Seminars, Conferences, and Symposia in the capacity of Joint Organizing Secretary during 2004 till date. - Joint Organizing Secretary of the Professor M. C. Nath Memorial Lecture Series Committee from 2004 till date. - Coordinator for workshop cum training program on continuing skill development of University during January 2012. -Appointed Treasurer of Global Biotech Forum on the 16th June, 2012 for a period of 05 years. -Member of Vision Document Preparation Committee, for preparing Vision Document for 20 years of the University Department of Biochemistry, RTMNU, Nagpur during November 2012. - Visited NMU, Jalgaon on the 20th November, 2012 to attend the GBF meeting to form the Steering Committee for conducting the third Global Sustainable Biotechnology Conference. -Co-cordinator for Refresher Course in Life Sciences, Theme: Perspectives in Life Science Research during 20th Feb, 2013 to 12th March, 2013 at the Department of Biochemistry, RTMNU, Nagpur which was supported by Academic Staff College, RTMNU and UGC, N. Delhi. -Co-ordinator for Continuing Technical Skill Development Program on ‘Rattus Species: In Research and Education’ on 22nd March, 2013. (g) Membership of Professional Bodies: -Life Member of Society for Biological Chemists, India -Life Member of Society for Science -Life Member of Indian Immunology -Life Member of Marathi Vigyan Parishad -Life member of Global Biotech Forum -Life Member of Dr. Ambedkar Teachers’ Association (h) Referee to the National/International Journals: Referee for International Journal• African Journal of Biotechnology, • African Journal of Microbiology, • International Journal of Life Science and Pharma Research, 2 • • • Reviews and Research: Journal of Life Science, British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, International Journal of Microbiology and Immunology Research Http://academeresearchjournals.org/journal/ijmir Referee for National Journal- Indian Journal of Applied Research. (i) Editor: Departmental E-Newsletter: eBioResource , A Biannual newsletter of the Department of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur Unviersity, Nagpur. G. Extension Work/Community Service: • • • Community work such as conducting clinical diagnostic camps at rural places near Nagpur. National Literacy Mission: Involved in the Teach India Movement at Nagpur initiated by Times of India Group. Counselor to M. Sc. Home Science students in Nutritional Biochemistry, IGNOU H. Participation in Corporate Life: Account of contribution to: (a) College/ University/ Institution: Faculty meetings attended as when required and scheduled by the HOD. (b) Co-Curricular Activities: Actively participated in the all co-curricular activities. (c) Enrichment of Campus Life (hostels, sports, game, cultural activities): Participated in games and sports during the annual social gathering. (d) Students Welfare and Discipline: Actively engaged in student welfare and maintenance of discipline on the campus. (e) Membership/Participation in Bodies/Communities on Education and National Development: Member of Board of Studies in Biochemistry, RTM NU, Member of Board of Studies in Biochemistry, Jabalpur University, Jabalpur (f) Professional Organizations of Teachers: Member of Association of University Teachers (AUT), Nagpur University, Nagpur. Member of Nagpur University Teachers Organization (NUTO), Nagpur University, Nagpur Refresher/Orientation Courses attended: -Participated in the 54th Orientation Program (UGC &Academic Staff College, Nagpur) from 20/9/2006 to 17/10/2006 and obtained A grade. -Participated in the Refresher Course in Life Sciences (UGC &Academic Staff College, Nagpur) from 27/02/2008 to 18/3/2008 and obtained A grade. -Participated in the Refresher Course in Life Sciences (UGC &Academic Staff College, Nagpur) from 22/02/2010 to 14/03/2010 and obtained A grade. -Participated in the Refresher Course in Life Sciences (UGC &Academic Staff College, Nagpur) from 04/03/2011 to 24/03/2011 and obtained A grade. Honorary Fellowship: Awarded in 2005 by Society for Sciences for Research Contribution in the field of Biochemistry. Annexure A: List of Publications Papers published--1. Evaluation of phytochemical and antibacterial properties of medicinal plants. Archana Moon, Aqueel Khan and B. J. Wadher J. Curr. Sci. 9 (1): 219- 226 (2006) 2. Antibacterial activity of some medicinal plants against drug resistant isolates of human beings. Archana Moon, Aqueel Khan and B. J. Wadher Indian Drugs 44(12) December 2007 3. Biotherapeutic antibacterial potential of Schleichera oleosa against drug resistant isolates. Archana Moon, Aqueel Khan and B. J. Wadher 3 Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology Vol. 3(1), p 181-186, 2009 4. Biotherapeutic antibacterial potential of Gardenia resinifera and Ochna gamblei against drug resistant isolates. Archana Moon, Aqueel Khan and B. J. Wadher Indian Drugs,46 (11) Nov, 2009/886 5. Biotherapeutic antibacterial potential of Thespesia populnea and its corresponding callus against drug resistant isolates Archana Moon, Aqueel Khan and B. J. Wadher Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources Vol. 1 (4), December 2010, pp 444-449 6. Antibacterial activity of callus tissue and leaf extracts of Bixa orellana Archana Moon and Ninad Moon J. Curr. Sci. 15 (2): 489-495 (2010) 7. Investigation of the antibacterial activity of Psoralea corylifolia leaf and callus extracts against multi drug resistant periodontal disease causing microorganisms. Archana Moon and Ninad Moon International Journal of Life Science and Pharma Research Vol.2/Issue 2/ Apr-June 2012; L122-L127 ISSN 2250-0480 (Online) 8. Combating multi drug resistance of dental caries causing oral pathogens with extracts of some ethnomedicinal plants. Ninad Moon and Archana Moon Journal of Research Studies: Interdisciplinary for Science and Social Sciences Issue 1; Vol. 1; March 2012; Pg 32-36 ISSN 2277-839X 9. Biotherapeutic antibacterial activity of some medicinal plants against predominant bacteria causing dental caries. Ninad Moon and Archana Moon Reviews and Research: A Journal of Life Sciences Vol. 2; Issue 1, April 2012, Pg. 11-15 (Online) ISSN: 2249-8656 © STM Journal 10. Periodontitis: A risk factor for diabetes mellitus Ninad Moon and Archana Moon Journal of Research Studies: Interdisciplinary for Science and Social Sciences Issue 2; Vol. 1; June /July 2012; Pg 74-76 ISSN 2277-839X 11. ‘Antibacterial activity of Pongamia pinnata leaf and callus extracts against periodontal disease causing microorganisms’ Ninad Moon and Archana Moon Reviews and Research: A Journal of Dentistry Vol. 3, Issue 2, August 2012, Pages 1-7 ISSN: 2230-8008 © STM Journal 12. Combating multidrug resistance of predominantly occurring oral pathogenic bacteria in periodontitis with medicinal plant extracts Archana Moon and Ninad Moon International Journal for Environmental Rehabilitation and Conservation Vol IV, No. 2, 2013 (1-10). ISSN: Paper Accepted--1. 2. Emergence of drug resistance in bacteria: An insight into molecular mechanism Pallavi Sahare, Archana Moon and Gangadhar Shinde Review article communicated to International Journal Scientific and Engineering Research Published in Houston, TX, USA (Impact Factor: 1.4). Issue: 4, Vol. 9. Molecular modes of antibiotic action and bacterial resistance mechanism Pallavi Sahare, Archana Moon and Gangadhar Shinde Review article communicated to Journal of Antimicrobials (Impact Index: 2.76), published by Photon Foundation. August 2013. 4 Papers Corresponded--1. Biomarkers: In Life and After Life Neha Bhale, Archana Moon and Gangadhar Shinde Review article communicated to Forensic Science International (Impact Factor: 2.307), published by Elsevier (USA). August 2013. 2. Interventional and Preventional Nutrition Strategies for treatment of breast cancer and its metastasis to bone Komal Talreja, Archana Moon and Swati Kotwal Review article communicated to International Journal of Oncology (Impact Factor: 2.89), published by Spandidos Publications (Greece). August 2013. 3. Protein Biomarkers in Forensic Analysis or Cross talk between Bones and Bone Protein Biomarkers Neha Bhale, Archana Moon and Gangadhar Shinde Review article communicated to Forensic Science International (Impact Factor: 2.307), published by Elsevier (USA). August 2013. 5. Tehniques Neha Bhale, Archana Moon and Gangadhar Shinde Review article communicated to BONE: Cell Molecular Biology; Pathophysiology; Treatment published by Elsevier (USA), (Impact Factor: 3.823), August 2013. 6. Evaluation of phytochemical and antibacterial properties of Gardenia resinifera against causative oral pathogenic bacteria of periodontitis. Ninad Moon and Archana Moon Research article submitted to Journal of Contemporary Dental Sciences, August 2013 Pubmed indexed Journal. Books/Chapters in Books--1. 01 Chapter in Book entitled ‘Environmental Protection’ edited by Arvind Kumar and Shamshun Nehar, 2007, Daya Publishing House, Delhi-110 035, Chapter 37, pp 191 to 201. ISBN No: 81-7035-488-9 2. A text book of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology authored by Avinash Aney, Archana Moon and Prashant Wagh, G. C. Publishers, Nagpur, 2012. ISBN: 978-81-925501-2-1 3. A text book of Cytology and Genetics authored by Avinash Aney and Archana Moon, G. C. Publishers, Nagpur, 2012. ISBN:978-81-926159-0-5 Google Scholar link: PublicURL: http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=qiG8iNAAAAAJ Website: www.biochemistryforall.com Annexure B: Abstracts published in Conference proceedings and Posters Presented--1. Soil contamination: Bioremediation meets Phytoremediation Feb 8-10, 2002 Conference on Soil Contamination and Biodiversity, ITRC, Lucknow. 2. Phytoremediation of soils contaminated with atrazine and HCH National Science Day 28th February, 2004 National Council for Science and Technology, Govt. of India (S & T Cell). 3. Investigation of antibacterial properties of some ethno medicinal plants. 74th Annual Meeting of Society of Biological Chemists (India) 5 November 7-10, 2004 CDRI and Lucknow University. 4. Investigation of antibacterial properties of some ethno medicinal plants. (Oral presentation) Maharashtra Chapter Conference of Association of Clinical Biochemists of India ACBI MCCON- 2006 January 29-31, 2006 Latur (M.S) 5. Investigation of antibacterial activities of some ethno medicinal plants. (Poster presentation) 2nd Biotech Congress 18th- 21st December, 2006 RGBC, RTMNU, Nagpur 6. Antibacterial activity of crude extracts from plant parts and corresponding calli of Bixa orellana 27-29 December, 2007 Diamond Jubilee Celebration Department of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur. 7. Biotherapeutic antibacterial potential of Centella asiatica and Ocimum sanctum against drug resistant isolates. 27-29 December, 2007 Diamond Jubilee Celebration Department of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur. 8. Article entitled ‘MRSA – An unsolved Problem’ 27-29 December, 2007 Diamond Jubilee Celebration Department of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur. 9. Article entitled ‘ Metabolic Engineering’ 27-29 December, 2007 Diamond Jubilee Celebration Department of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur. 10. Protein-Protein Interactions- Experimental Techniques June, 2008 CIIMS, Silver Jubilee Celebration, Nagpur 11. Sphaeranthus indicus: A biopharmaceutically significant antibacterial agent against drug resistant isolates 18-20 December, 2008 SBC, IIT, Chennai 12. Antibacterial activity of extracts from callus and respective plant parts of Soyameda febrifuga. International conference on Molecular tools in Environmental Toxicology, September 23-24, 2009, NEERI, Nagpur. 13. Antibacterial activity of crude extracts from plant parts and corresponding calli of Schleichera oleosa 78th Annual Meeting of Society of Biological Chemists (India) 30th October - 1st November, 2009. Organized by NCCS and University of Pune. 14. Evaluation of New Herbal Remedies Against Multidrug Resistant Bacteria: Future Need 78th Annual Meeting of Society of Biological Chemists (India) 30th October - 1st November, 2009. Organized by NCCS and University of Pune. 15. A metagenomic approach towards detection of pathogenic bacteria combined with classical methods of antibacterial activity detection in medicinal plants 80th Annual Meeting of the Society of Biological Chemists (India) 12-15 November, 2011 Organized by CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow 16. A metagenomic approach towards detection of pathogenic bacteria combined with classical methods of antibacterial activity detection in medicinal plants National Conference on Bioresearch, Bioethics and Environment 6 2-3 December, 2011 Organized by Dept. of Zoology, LAD College, Nagpur. 17. Combating multidrug resistance of predominantly occurring oral pathogenic bacteria in periodontitis with medicinal plant extracts. IInd International Conference/Congress for Man and Nature 3-5 November, 2012 Organized by Sevadal Mahavidyala, Nagpur 18. National Conference on “Biomarkers in Health & Diseases” 21st & 22nd February, 2013 Organized by: National Institute of Miners’ Health, Nagpur (Oral Presentation) Annexure C Participation in Conferences/Workshops/ Symposia etc.--1. A symposium on Stem Cell Technology 16 Nov, 2003 Hislop School of Biotechnology 2. National conference on Drug designing and Bioinformatics 20 December, 2003 University Department of Biochemistry Nagpur University, Nagpur 3. National Science Day 28th February, 2004 Nagpur University, Nagpur 4. National symposium on Recent Advances in Cancer Research January 7, 2005 University Department of Biochemistry Nagpur University, Nagpur 5. An International Conference on Antioxidants, Oxidative stress, and Inflammation in Chronic Diseases January 12th-13th January, 2006 Dept. of Biochemistry, Dr. Ambedkar College and IMA, Nagpur Chapter, Nagpur. 6. ACBI MCCON- 2006 Maharashtra Chapter Conference of Association of Clinical Biochemists of India, ACBI MCCON- 2006 January 29-31, 2006 Latur (M.S) 7. An International 2nd biotech congress on Innovations in Biotechnology and their Applications 18th- 21st December, 2006 RGBC, RTMNU, Nagpur 8. National Conference on Emerging trends in medicinal plants7 their biotechnological advances 5th-6th January, 2007 Dept. of Botany, Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur 7. International Free Radical School: Research approaches and Methodologies 14th-15th January, 2007 Dept. of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur. 8. A conference on Emerging trends in Medicinal Plants and their Biotechnological advances 5-6 January, 2007 Ambedkar College, Nagpur 9. Workshop on Intellectual property rights and patenting system in India 20th January, 2007 University Department of Biochemistry, RTMNU, Nagpur. 10. One day workshop on ‘ Compulsory Course on Environmental Studies’ July 12, 2007 7 RTMNU and Sevadal Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur. 11. Microbiological developments and biochemical research 29-30 Nov, 2007 LAD College, Nagpur 13. Conference on Currents trends in biochemistry 27-29 December, 2007 Diamond Jubilee Celebration Department of Biochemistry, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur. 14. International conference on Toxic exposure related biomarker: Genomes and health effects 10-11 January, 2008 CIIMS and NEERI, Nagpur 15. International structural neuroscience conference on peptides Feb 2-3, 2008 Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, RTMNU, Nagpur 16. 4th Winter School in Immunology 30 July – 5th August, 2008 Cancer Research Institute USA and Indo-US S&T forum, New Delhi at Cochin 17. Symposium on Advances in Cerebrovascular diseases 22nd August , 2008 CIIMS, Nagpur Guest Lecture Delivered 18. One day workshop on Sophisticated Analytical Instruments 22 September, 2008 SAIF, RTMNU, Nagpur 19. State level symposium on current trends in cellular communication 26-27 September, 2008 Hislop college, Nagpur 20. 77th Annual Meeting of Society of Biological Chemists (India) 18-20 December, 2008 IIT, Chennai 21. International conference on Molecular tools in Environmental Toxicology September 23-24, 2009, NEERI, Nagpur. 22. 78th Annual Meeting of Society of Biological Chemists (India) 30th October - 1st November, 2009. Organized by NCCS and University of Pune, Pune. 23. 2010 International Symposium and workshop on Molecular Biology 9th and 10th January, 2010 Organized by Vidharbha Association of Medical Microbiologists & Dhruv Pathology Laboratory, Nagpur. 24. Capacity Building Programme 10-11 January, 2010 Organized by IQAC and UGC Academic Staff College, Nagpur. 25. International Symposium on Advances in Free Radical and Inflammation Research (AFAIR 2010) 15- 16 January, 2010 Organized by Dr. Ambedkar College and NEERI, Nagpur. 26. LAMP and REAL TIME PCR for Molecular Diagnostics 17-18 February, 2010 Organized by CIIMS, Nagpur. 27. 44th All India Conference and Science Exhibition 8 22-24 January, 2010 Organized by Marathi Vigyan Parishad, Nagpur 28. International Symposium and Workshop on Molecular Biology 9-10 January, 2010 Organized by Vidharbha Association of Medical Microbiologists and Dhruv Pathology and Molecular Diagnostic Lab 29. CME in Immunology 6-7 August, 2010 Organized by CIIMS, Nagpur 30. International Conference on Free Radicals, Inflammation and Antioxidants in Diseases 13-14 January, 2011 Organized by Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur. 31. UGC sponsored State Level Workshop on Role of Microbiologists, Chemists and Nutritionists in Food Safety 27-28 January, 2011 Organized by Gurunanak College of Science, Ballarpur. 32. International Conference on Chemistry for Mankind: Innovative Ideas in Life Sciences 9-11 February, 2011 Organized by Department of Chemistry, Nagpur 33. Workshop on Innovations in e-Learning 21 April, 2011 Organized by RGBC, Nagpur 34. Immunological, Molecular and Animal Cell Culture Techniques Guest Lecture Delivered in Workshop (1-21 June, 2011) 16th June Organized by CIIMS, Nagpur 35. Hands-on Training on ‘Metagenomic CAPS Analysis and Multi Generic Bacterial Detection’ 9-11 September, 2011 Organized by School of Biosciences and Technology, VIT University, Vellore. 36. AICTE Sponsored Staff Development Program on Recent Trends in Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery Techniques Guest Lecture Delivered in the program (12-24 September, 2011) 19th September Organized by J. L. Chaturvedi College of Pharmacy, Nagpur 37. National Symposium ‘Biotalk, 2011’: Anti-Immunoogy_Pathogens as Cheats 10-11 October, 2011 Organized by Hislop School Of Biotechnology, Nagpur 38. DBT sponsored Brainstorming on Metagenomics 12-13 October, 2011 Organized by NEERI, Nagpur Invited Guest for the Session 39. UGC Sponsored National Level Seminar on Recent Advances in Medical Microbiology and Immunology 18 October, 2011 Organized by Arts, Commerce and Science College, Koradi 40. 80th Annual Meeting of the Society of Biological Chemists (India) 12-15 November, 2011 Organized by CSIR-CIMAP, India 41. Indo-Finnish Workshop on Genomic Tools in Bioremediation 29-30 November, 2011 Organized by NEERI, Nagpur Invited Guest for the Workshop 42. National Conference on Bioresearch, Bioethics and Environment 2-3 December, 2011 9 Organized by Dept. of Zoology, LAD College, Nagpur. 43. Continuing Skill Development Program on Information Literacy 19th January, 2012 Organized by University Department of Biochemsitry, RTMNU, Nagpur Acted in the capacity of Co-ordinator of the Training Program. 44. Leprosy Elimination Action Programme (CME) 21st January, 2011 Organized by Leap : ALERT India 45. UGC sponsored two days National Congress on Stepping up with Bioscientific Technologies 27-28 January, 2012 Organized by J. B. Science College, Wardha. 46. Lifetime Skills for Educators (Workshop) Organized by RGBC, RTMNU, Nagpur 22nd March 2012. 47. UGC sponsored workshop on PBAS and Research Methodology 26th -28th March, 2012 Organized by UGC Academic Staff College, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur 48. National Seminar on Bio fertilizers, Integrated Pest Management, Bio pesticides and Water Management for Crops. Organized by PG Department of Botany, RTMNU, Nagpur 31st March, 2012. 49. Three days’ workshop on Innovative Bioinformataics RGBC, RTM NU, Nagpur. 5-7 January, 2012 50. One day Seminar on Lifetime Skills for Educators RGBC, RTMNU, Nagpur. 22 March, 2012 51. An Interactive Workshopo Between University and Industries for Technology Development and Transfer Organized by Technology Park, RTM NU, Nagpur 29th August, 2012 52. Two days’ RSC West India IYC-Challenge Symposium 2012 Organized by Royal society of Chemistry and Dept. of Chemistry, RTMNU and Institute of Science, Nagpur 31 August-01 September, 2012 53. One day Workshop on “Let’s talk about suicide’ Organized by Deptt. Of Psychology, NSS, Students’ Welfare Deptt, RTMNU<, Nagpur 7th September, 2012 54. Two days UGC Sponsored National Conference on ‘Pharmacogenomics: Revolutionizing Personalized Medicine’ Organized by Dept of Biotech. And Microbiology, Nabira College, Katol 21-22 September, 2012. 55. Two days’ workshop on ‘An insight into new strategies and policies of NAAC in higher education’ Organized on Dharampeth M. P. Deo Memorial Science College, Nagpur. 12-13 October, 2012 56. One day National Conference (Interdisciplinary) on ‘Equality, Social Justice and Women Empowerment’ Organized by Dr. Ambedkar Teachers’ Association, Nagpur 28 October, 2012 57. Three days International Conference WCMANU Organized by Sevadal Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur 3-5 November, 2012 58. Two days National Conference on IYSA Organized by Raisoni Group of Instiutions, Nagpur 10 59. Avishkar: Stage I Oral presentation on ‘biochemical characterization of bioactive phytochemicals’ on 15th December, 2012 at University Department of Biochemistry 60. Two days national conference on Biomarkers in Health and Diseases Organized by NIMH, Nagpur 21-22 February, 2012 Oral Presentation on ‘Bioinformatics, Cancer miRNA’s and Biomarkers: A Golden Triangle’ Annexure D Guest Lectures Delivered 1. “Protein-Protein Interactions”, Workshop at CIIMS, Nagpur during June 2010 2. “Genome Unzipped”, Workshop at CIIMS, Nagpur during June 2011 3. “ Drug Targets: From Proteins to Genes” AICTE sponsored faculty development program during 2012. 4. “RNA Interference: A Molecular Tool for Drug Designing” at M. H. College for Women, Jabalpur, MP, India during 2012 5. “siRNA mediated silencing of genes: a therapeutic approach” at the Refresher Course in Life Sciences, at the Department of Biochemistry, RTMNU, Nagpur during 20Feb, 2013 to 12 March, 2013. 6. “Cancer Biology” at the Refresher Course in Life Sciences, at the Department of Biochemistry, RTMNU, Nagpur during 20Feb, 2013 to 12 March, 2013. 7.“ RNA Interference: a molecular tool for drug designing and therapeutics” at The School of Life Sciences, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, (M. S) as a part of National Science Day Celebration on the 9th March, 2013. Annexure E Felicitations and Honors 1. Felicitated by Dr. Ambedkar Teachers’ Association, Nagpur 28 October, 2012 For obtaining Doctorate in Biochemistry 2. Felicitated by University Women’s Association, Nagpur 22 December, 2012 For obtaining Doctorate in Biochemistry **** 11