Lab Members
Scientist
Dr. Phulen Sarma
(Young Scientist- A, DHR Project)
MBBS, MD, DM
Research Area: Neurosciences, Pharmacogenomics
Dr. Rupa Joshi
M.Sc. (Pharmacology) from PGIMER, Chandigarh and Ph.D (Pharmacology),
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
Research Interest: Neuropharmacology (Epilepsy and cognitive impairment), Clinical research and adverse drug monitoring
National Post Doc Fellow (N-PDF)
Dr. Seema Bansal (N-PDF)
PhD
Research Area: Neurodevelopmental disorders and Neurodegenerative disorders (Parkinson, Alzheimer)
Dr. Subodh Kumar ,DST-SERB National Post Doc Fellow (N-PDF)
PhD (Molecular Cancer Biology), PGIMER, Chandigarh
Research Area: Neuropharmacology, COVID-19, Cancer
Research Associate (RA)
Dr. Gurjeet kaur (Research Associate)
Ph.D. (Endocrinology) , PGIMER, Chandigarh
Research Area- MicroRNA, epigenetics, Next generation Sequencing and mutational analysis
Name: Dr. Ashutosh Singh
Designation:Research Associate (ICMR-RA)
Qualification: Ph.D. in Pharmacology, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Research Interest:Celiac disease, Gut-Brain axis, &Inflammatory bowel disease
Dr. Rahul Singh (Research Associate)
PhD in Pharmacology, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Research Area- Preclinical drug strategies evaluation in Celiac disease, Gut-Brain axis
Dr. Deeksha Salaria(Research Associate )
Ph.D. Biotechnology, Shoolini University, Solan, H.P.
Research Area- Phytomedicines, Multiple Drug Resistance, Secondary Metabolite Production from Extremophiles, and Computational Biology.
Dr. Varun Gorki
Ph.D., M.Sc.
Research Area-Drug Design & Discovery of Parasites, Immunopathology, and Adjuvant Systems.
Sr. Demonstrator
Dr. Harish Kumar (Sr. Demonstrator)
Ph.D. Pharmacology, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Research Area- Neuropharmacology (Alzheimer Disease), Ophthalmic Pharmacology
Senior Resident
Dr Shreya Gupta
Senior Resident- DM Clinical Pharmacology
MBBS, MD Pharmacology (Pt. BD Sharma UHSR, Rohtak) Areas of interest: Clinical trials, Ethics in biomedical research, Pharmacogenomics
Dr. KumaravelJ
Senior Resident (DM- Clinical Pharmacology)
Qualification :MBBS – Gold Medalist – VMMC, Puducherry, MD (PGIMER), DNB, MNAMSArea of Interest :Cardiovascular Pharmacology, TDM, Population Pharmacokinetics, Precision Medicine, Precision Onco-therapeutics
PhD Scholar
Mr. Amit Raj Sharma (PhD scholar)
M.Sc.-Biochemistry 2014 (M.D. University)
Research Area: Molecular and Proteomics, in vitro and in vivo studies
Neha Dhir (PhD Scholar)
M.Sc (Pharmacology), PGIMER Chandigarh Research Area:Stroke, neuropharmacology, neurodegeneration, stem cells and role in neuroprotection
Gitika Batra (Ph.D. scholar)
M.Sc.-Medical Biotechnology (PGIMER, Chandigarh) Email: gitikabatra24@gmail.com Research area:Molecular biology, proteomics, cancer, neuroscience
Ms. Manisha Prajapat (PhD scholar)
MSc in animal science from Bansthali university
Research area: Alzheimer's disease, In silico drug design
Nikita Sharma (Ph.D. Scholar)
B.Sc. & M.Sc. Hons Biophysics, Panjab University
Research Area- Neuropharmacology, Role of Stem Cell in Neurodegenerative disease
Mr. Harvinder Singh (Ph.D. Scholar)
Pre Ph.D., MICROBIOLOGY Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar B.Sc & M.Sc (Microbiology) M.D.(pg) college, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan
Research Area: Microbiology, in vitro studies
Mr. Anupam Raja (PhD scholar)
Master of Pharmacology, Indian Institute of Technology-BHU, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow,
Research Area: Neurodevelopment disorders (ASD) and neurodegenerative disorder
Mr. Ashish Jain R, ICMR-SRF (Ph.D. Scholar)
M. Pharmacy (Pharmacology), Tamilnadu Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, C.L. Baid Metha College of Pharmacy, Chennai
Research Area: Neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, ASD), Cerebral stroke, Pharmacoresistant epilepsy, Pharmacovigilance, Veterinary Pharmacovigilance, Neurodegenerative disorders (Parkinson, Alzheimer), in silico & in vitro Studies
Arushi Chauhan(Ph.D. Scholar)
M.Sc. Hons. Zoology, Panjab University
Research Area: In Silico, in vitro, in vivo, pharmacoresistant epilepsy
Namrata Sangwan(Ph.D. Scholar)
M.Sc. Zoology, CBLU, Bhiwani
Research Area:Stroke, Neurodegenerative disorders, In Silico study
Abhishek Mishra(Ph.D. Scholar)
M. Pharma , NIPER Guwahati
Research Area: Neuropharmacology, Autism spectrum disorder, Celiac disease, Diagnostic Biomarker
Er. Rajan Rolta(ICMR-SRF & Ph.D. Scholar)
B. Tech. & M. Tech. Biotechnology, Shoolini University, Solan, H.P.
Research Area: Phytomedicines, Multiple Drug Resistance, Secondary Metabolite Production from Extremophiles.
Harminder Kaur(Ph.D. Scholar)
M.Sc. Zoology, P.G.G.C.G, Chandigarh, CSIR- NET JRF Qualified.
Research Area: Neurodegenerative disease (Alzheimer's disease)
Gajendra Chaudhary
Ph.D. Scholar
Qualification: M.Sc. Pharmacology
Research Area:Experimental Research Alzheimer's Disease, Neuropharmacology
Gladson David Masih
Designation: Ph.D. Scholar (ICMR-SRF)
M.Sc. Biotechnology, Punjabi University, Patiala
Research Area- Clinical & Molecular Orthopaedics and Biotechnology
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
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Shailesh Likhitkar (SRF)
M.Sc. Biochemistry , UTD, BU, Bhopal (MP)
Research Area- Antibiotic Resistance under DST Awareness Programme
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Name: Nikrita(JRF)
M.Sc. Forensic Science and Criminology, UGC-NET(JRF).
Name: Niharika Dadoo
Designation: Junior Research Fellow
Qualification: MA Psychology, Post MA Diploma in Professional Counseling and Psychotherapy, Panjab University
Research Interest:Neurocognitive and neuropsychological assessments, Expressive Arts Therapy, Counseling, and Psychotherapy
Name: Shiv Charan
Qualification: M.Sc Biotechnology, Kurukshetra University; CSIR
NET qualified.
Research Area Interest: Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ASD) and
Neurodegenerative Disorders.
Master of Science (Pharmacology )
Saifuddin PK (M.Sc. )
B.Sc (Nursing) Research Area: Materiovigilance
Editorial Assistants (Indian J Pharmacology)
Name: Paras Pahwa
Designation: Editorial Assistant (IJPSN) Qualification:MSc. Microbial Biotechnology
Research Interest:Neurogenerative diseases, mitochondrial biology, and drug delivery
Name: Ashmita
Designation: Editorial Assistant (IJP)
Qualification: MSc. Biotechnology, Thapar University, Patiala
Research Interest:Genomics, Pharmacovigilance, Publication and Scientific writing
Name: Deeksha Kumari
Designation: Editorial Assistant (IJPSN)
Qualification: M.Phil&M.Sc in Microbiology
Research Interest:Microbiology, Mycology, Molecular biology, Scientific writing, and research publication
SUKHMEET KAUR(Senior Editorial Assistant)
M.Sc. Microbiology
Central University of Rajasthan
Research area: Publication, Scientific Writing
Junior Materiovigilance Associate
Abhishek
Designation: Junior Materiovigilance Associate
Qualification:Master of Pharmacy (Pharmacology)
Research Area/Interest:Neuropharmacology
Junior Pharmacovigilance Associate
Name: Disha
Designation: Junior Pharmacovigilance Associate
Qualification:Master of Pharmacy (Pharmacognosy)
Research Area/Interest:Neuroscience
Name: Mr. Benjamin
Designation:Junior Pharmacovigilance Associate
Qualification: M.Pharmacology,Chitkara University
Research Interest:Neurodegenerative disease, Oncology molecular and biology Research, Hepatic degenerative disease, Toxicology, Renal disease research
Project Assistant
Name: Tamanna
Designation:Project Assistant
Qualification:Ph.D. Biotechnology
Research Area/Interest:Molecular biology, Microbiology
Laboratory Attendant
Name: Ajay Kumar
Designation:Laboratory Attendant
Research Scholar
Dr. Pooja Sarotra (Clinical Research Associate)
Ph.D., Panjab University, Chandigarh
Research Area: Cancer Biology, Clinical Research
Current Position:
Dr. Rohit Rajput
M.Sc. (Pharmacology), PhD AIIMS, New Delhi
Research Area: Autism, Arthritis, Epilepsy
Shweta Sinha (PhD Scholar)
M.Sc. Medical Biotechnology, Sardar Patel University, Gujarat
Research Area: Drug Resistant and Cerebral Malaria and its Immunological basis, Antimalarials drug discovery.
Doctorate of Medicine (DM)
Dr. Phulen Sarma (DM Student)
MBBS, MD
Research Area: Neurosciences, Pharmacogenomics
Junior Resident (JR)
Dr. Dhruv Mahendru (M.D. Resident)
MBBS - PIMS Jalandhar
Research area:Neurodegenerative diseases, Clinical research
Dr. Manav (MD pharmacology resident)
MBBS: (PGIMER, Chandigarh) Email: manavjain94gmail.com Research area: Amyotrophic, lateral sclerosis, clinical trials
Editorial Assistants (Indian J Pharmacology)
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Dr. Shweta (Editorial Assistant)
Ph.D. Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh
Research Area- Molecular Biology
SUKHMEET KAUR(Senior Editorial Assistant)
M.Sc. Microbiology
Central University of Rajasthan Research area: Publication, Scientific Writing
Name: Charanjeet Kaur
Designation: Editorial Assistant
Qualification: M.Sc. Forensic Science with UGC-NET Qualified
Research Interest:Publication and Scientific Writing
Name: Vrishbhanu Handa
Designation: Senior Research Fellow
Qualification: M.tech in Biotechnology, UIET, Panjab University, Chandigarh. In-vitro and In-vivo studes
Research Interest:Genomics, Materiovigilance, Enzyme Engineering
Name: Vani Angra
Designation: Editorial Assistant, Indian Journal of Pharmacology
Qualification:M.sc Microbiology from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla
Name: Ms. Praisy K Prabha
Designation: Clinical Research Coordinator
Qualification: M.Sc. Human Genomics, NCHGSR, PU, Chandigarh
Research Interest:Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Immunology, Neurodegenerative Diseases.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Moksh Tandon
M. Tech
National Post Doc Fellow (N-PDF)
Dr. Deepti Malik (Research Associate-RA)
PhD, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Research Area: Molecular Biology, in vitro studies, in silico studies and oncogenesis
Dr. Saurabh Sharma (Research Associate-RA)
PhD, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Research Area: Molecular Biology, in silico studies, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Dr. Manpreet Sukhija
MD, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Research Area: Clinical Research
Current Position:
Dr. Ramya S.Rao
MD, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Research Area: Clinical Research
Current Position:
Dr. Prashant Rana
MD, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Research Area: Clinical Research, gastrology
Current Position:
Dr. HariOm Soni MD
Research Area: Neurodegenerative Diseases
Dr.Praveen Kumar MD
Research Area: Neurodegenerative Diseases, Traumatic Brain Injury
Dr. Om Prakash
MD, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Research Area: Clinical Research, gastrology
Current Position:
Dr. Prasad Byrav
MD, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Research Area: Clinical Research, gastrology
Current Position:
Dr. Soban Babu
MD, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Research Area: Clinical Research, gastrology
Current Position:
Dr.Missamma M. (MD Student)
MBBS from ASRAM MedicalCollege, Eluru
Research Area: Neurodegenerative Diseases
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
Harpinder Kaur Brar
M.S. Pharm. (Pharmacology and Toxicology) from NIPER, S.A.S. Nagar
B. Pharm. From UIPS, Panjab University, Chandigarh
Research Area: Glioma
Sukhmandeep kaur
B.pharmacy from UIPS, Panjab University, Chandigarh M.Pharm Clinical Research from NIPER, SAS Nagar
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Saloni Rahi (SRF)
Master's in Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy. Moga. IKGPTU, Jalandhar
Research Area- Neuropharmacology and Toxicology
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Mr. Nishant Shekhar (JRF)
MSc. (Microbiology)
Research Area:Molecular biology, in vitro, in vivo and In silico Studies
Master of Science (MSc.Pharmacology)
Arti Ralta (MSc.student)
B.pharmacy , H.P university Shimla
Research Area: Neuroscience, Epilepsy, Pharmacovigilence.
Rubal Singla
M.Sc Pharmacology, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Research Area: Neurodevelopmental Disorder(Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Dr. Sazal Patyar
Ph.D., PGIMER, Chandigarh
Research Area: Cancer
Dr. Harjeet Kaur (PhD Scholar)
M.Sc., Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
Research Area: Neurosciences, Stroke, Epilepsy, Herbal Medicines, Nano Medicines.
Rahul Singh (PhD Scholar)
M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Punjabi University, Patiala
Research Area: Celiac disease-Preclinical study, Non-dietary approaches, Immunological aspects
Rakesh Kr Ruhela (PhD Scholar)
M.Sc., Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (MBBT), Tezpur University, Assam
Research Area: Autism, Cognitive Neuroscience & Epilepsy
Nitika Garg (PhD Scholar)
M.Sc.Hons. School of Biochemistry, Panjab University (PU)
Research Area: Refractory epilepsy
Dr. Rakesh Sewal
Ph.D., PGIMER, Chandigarh
Research Area: Epilepsy
Shammy Chandel ICMR-SRF (PhD Scholar)
M.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology from H.P. University, Summer-Hill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Research Area: Traumatic Brain Injury, Neuro-degenerative Disease & Microbiology
Baldeep Kumar (PhD Scholar)
M.Pharmacy, Drug Discovery & Drug Development, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
Research Area: Neurosciences, Epilepsy, Stroke, Pharmacokineticand Pharmacodynamic Studies.
D.Hari Krishna Reddy (PhD Scholar)
M.Pharma.,Pharmacology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati (A.P) & Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow (U.P)
Research Area: Cerebral Stroke, Stem Cells and Neurodegenerative diseases
Pharmacovigilance Associate
Mr. Vikas Saini M.Pharm
Research Area: Pharmacovigilance
Mr. Kotni Murali
M.Pharm, NIPER, Guwahati
Research Area: Pharmacovigilance
Mr. Sukhjinder Singh
M. Pharmacy (Pharmacy Practice), NIPER, Guwahati
Research Area: Pharmacovigilance, Pharmacogenomics, and Pharmacoeconomics.
Dr. Prashant Fuloria
Research Area: Pharmacovigilance.
Master of Science (MSc.Pharmacology)
Shringika Soni (JRF)
M.Tech., Cognitive Neurosciences, Rajasthan University, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Research Area: Materiovigilance Associate, Medical device adverse event reporting, Nano medicines, Stem cells & Autism.
Data Entry Operator(DEO)
Dheeraj (DEO)
Graduation , Panjab University
Abhishek Narayan Pandey
Diploma in Computer Engineering
Pharmacovigilance (PvPI)
Dr. Arjun Singh(Patient Safety Pharmacovigilance Associate)
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D), Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad
Research Area:Clinical Pharmacology, Drug Utilization, Pharmacovigilance, Pharmacoepidemiology, Public Health, VigiFlow, WHO-ART, ICD-10, ICSR processing, MedDRA, ICH Guidelines review and
Causality assessment, Clinical Research & Medical Writing.
Prince Yadav
Graduation, SGGS, College, Chandigarh
Research Associate
Dr. Shammy Chandel (ICMR-Research Associate)
M.Sc. Microbiology & Ph.D. Neurosurgery
Research Area- Neuroscience, Microbiology & Gastroenterology
PhD Scholar
Saniya Mahendiratta (PhD Scholar)
M.Sc. Pharmacology, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Research Area: Colon Cancer, Neuropathic pain
Ms. Eshani Mahajan (Ph.D. scholar)
M.Sc. Pharmacology (PGIMER Chandigarh)
Email: eshumahajan123@gmail.com
Research area: Alzheimer's Disease
Materiovigilance program of India (MvPI)
Mukesh Kumar, Research Associate
Materiovigilance program of India (MvPI)
M-tech in Biomedical engineering, IIT BHU, Varanasi
Senior Editorial Assistant
Name: Sudhanshi Raina
Designation: Senior editorial assistant
Qualification:Msc (hons ) microbiology Panjab University Chandigarh
Mr. Manoj Kumar
Medical Devices Trainees
Ankit Nagvanshi
Qualification: M. Tech Medical Devices, NIPER Mohali
Workplace: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (Hyderabad)
Karupothula Vikil
Qualification: M. Tech Medical Devices, NIPER Mohali
Devika Sai K.
Qualification:M. Tech Medical Devices, NIPER Mohali
Smita Kulkarni
Qualification:M. Tech Medical Devices, NIPER Mohali
Workplace:Meril life sciences, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Diksha Neharkar
Qualification:M. Tech Medical Devices, NIPER Mohali
Workplace:Freyr software services private limited.
Sakshi Awasthi
Qualification:: M. Tech Medical Devices, NIPER Mohali Placed at: Aspect Ratio, Pune.
Shweta Patil
Qualification: M. Tech Medical Devices, NIPER Mohali
Workplace:Freyr software services private limited.
Suraj Singh Thakur
Qualification:M. Tech Medical Devices, NIPER Mohali
Workplace:Maven Profon Services (LLP)Ahmadabad, (Gujarat).
Prerna Teli
Qualification: M. Tech Medical Devices, NIPER Mohali
Workplace:Achira Labs Pvt.Ltd.
Rashmi Thakur
Qualification: M. Tech Medical Devices, NIPER Mohali.
Clinical/Experimental Pharmacology Trainees
Hadiya Siddiqui
Qualification: B.Sc. Biotechnology (Honours), 3rd Year, Panjab University, Chandigarh
Research Area Interest: Pharmacology and Drug Discovery, In Vivo Studies, Bioinformatics, and Immunology Assays.
Anushka Ghosh
Qualification: B.E Biotechnology, 3rd year, Chandigarh University
Research Area Interest: Neurology, Neurodegenerative disease – Alzheimer’s, In-silico techniques.
Dr. Sharwani Vijayshree Lal
Qualification:M.D. Pharmacology Candidate, Class of 2025, Government Medical
College, Patiala, India
Research Area Interest: Infectious disease with special interest in Tuberculosis and HIV
Drug and vaccine development on: In silico, In vitro, In vivo methods and Clinical Trials
Pharmacovigilance Trainees
Anjali
Qualification: M.Sc. in stem cell and biomedical excellence, Final year, Panjab University, Chandigarh
Research Area Interest: Pharmacovigilance, Immunology, Neurodegenerative diseases, Stem cell biology, Tissue engineering.
Aditi
Qualification: M.Sc. in stem cell and biomedical excellence, Final year, Panjab University, Chandigarh
Research Area Interest: Exploitation of organoids, ipsc’s derived organoids as diseases modeling tool and drug discoveries.
Shrajal Kumari
Qualification:M.Sc. in biotechnology, First year, DAV College, Panjab University, Chandigarh
Research Area Interest: Biotechnology, Drug Discovery, Pharmacovigilance.