Mrs. Smitha Grace

Current Position: Assistant Professor& Coordinator
Department of Studies in Biotechnology
Qualification: M.Sc., M. Phil, Ph.D.
Teaching Experience: 19 years
Specialization: Phytochemistry, Enzyme Kinetics& Nutrigenomics.

Articles in Journals & Periodicals:

Sl. No.	Year	Title	Name of Journal / Vol. No. / Issue No. /Page Nos.	ISSN No.
1	2024	In vitro anti-inflammatory potential of proanthocyanidins from seeds of Persea americana.	J. Fundamental & Comp. Res. Vol. X, Issue-2, Book No.01.	2277-7067
2	2024	Profiling of phytochemicals of pomegranate (Punicagranatum) peel extract and evaluation of its antioxidant and amylase inhibitory activity.	Shodhasamhita: J. Fundamental & Comp. Res. Vol. X, Issue-2, Book No.01, July – December: 2024	2277-7067
3	2023	Lectins from peel and seed extracts of Persea americana with anti- neoplastic activity.	Journal of Fundamental & Comparative Research.Vol. IX, Issue-II, Book No.08	2277-7067
4	2023	Biochemical characterization of peroxidase from the seed & peel extracts of Persea Americana.	Shodhasamhita : Journal of Fundamental & Comparative Research.Vol. IX, Issue-II, Book No.08	2277-7067
5	2022	Investigation on antioxidant and cytoprotective properties of Biogenic nanoparticles of Annona muricata peel.	Shodhasamhita: Journal of Fundamental & Comparative Research,Vol.VIII, Issue-II, No.12 ,120-128.	2277-7067
6	2022	In vitro antiurolithiatic activity of methanolic peel extracts of Persea americana.	Shodasamhitha: Journal of Fundamental & Comparative Research Vol. VIII, Issue-II,	2277-7067
7	2022	Evaluation of Antiurolithiatic Activity of Methanolic Seed Extracts of Persea americana Against Calcium Oxalate Induced Urolithiasis in Rats.	Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results Volume 13	0976-6590
8	2021	In-vivo Antioxidant activity of methanolic extract of Persea americana on CCl4 induced toxicity in rats.	Journal of Xidian University, 14: 828-833	1001-2400
9	2020	Assessment of anti-urolithiatic activity of methanolic peel extracts of Persea americana against calcium oxalate induced urolithiasis.	Journal of Xidian University, 14:606-614,	1001-2400
10	2020	A preliminary evaluation of antioxidant from flowers of Strongylodonmacrobotrys”.	Journal of Xidian University Volume 14, issue 6,515-520	1001-2400
11	2019	Phytochemical screening and Antioxidant analysis of flavonoids from flowers of Durantarepens.	JETIR May 2019, Volume 6, Issue 5, 469-473.	2349-5162
12	2018	Anti-hyperlipidemic activity of Persea americana peel extracts against high fat diet in rats.	IJCRT \|Volume 6, Issue ,1484-1488.	2320-2882
13	2017	In Vitro Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Arthritic Activity in Methanolic Peel Extracts OfPersea americana.	WJPLS,Vol. 3, Issue 4, 195 199.	2454-2229
14	2016	In Vitro Alpha Amylase Inhibitory Effect And Antioxidant Activity By Peel And Seed Extracts of Persea Americana.	World journal of pharmaceutical and Life science Vol. 2, Issue 3, 261-269	2454-2229
15	2015	Preliminary phytochemical investigation and TLC analysis of peel and seed extracts of Persea americana.	Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Vol 5,Issue 3,167-171	2278-6781
16	2013	Effect of non-aqueons solvent on structural stability of “α-Amylase : A cost effective prospective for protein stabalizations”.	Process Biochemistry,Volume 48, Issue 7,	1025-1030
17	2010	Effect of Monosodium glutamate on alpha amylase activity.	Biochemistry, an Indian Journal. Volume 4(2).	0975-0950

Books/ Book Chapter/Case Study:

Sl. No.	Year	Title	Author Name (s)	ISBN No.
1	2019	Terpenoids: An Activator of “Fuel-Sensing Enzyme AMPK” with Special Emphasis on Antidiabetic Activity.	Smitha Grace S.R., Girish Chandran, Jyoti Bala Chauhan	3319974499
2	2019	Fern to Pharma: Potential Neuroameliorative Properties of Pteridophytes.	Girish Chandran.,Smitha Grace S.R., Jyoti Bala Chauhan	3319974499

Presentation &Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Symposium:

Sl. No.	Year	Type of the Programme	Name of the Conference /Seminar /Symposium	Title of the Paper	Role	Organizing Institution	State / National / Inter National
1	2024	Microbes humanhealth and environment -A one health approach	Conference	AMI- A silent pandemic	Co -presenter	Minipal school of life sciences	National
2	2019	12th women science congress	Conference	Smart Molecules from Strongylodonmacrobotrys with anticancer potential	Presenter	SBRRMFGC-PG Wing,Mysuru, Karnataka, India.	National
3	2019	National conference on Recent Trends in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology).	Conference	Tiny microbial factories as “NUTRACULTURE” for cancer,	Co -presenter	KLE Technological University,Vidya Nagar, Hubballi, Karnataka.	National
4	2018	10th Annual Conference on Science and Technology for Future of Humanity ,	Conference	Persea americana in augmenting antioxidant enzyme activity	Co-presenter	Karnataka Science and Technology Academy, Reva University, Bengaluru .Karnataka..	National
5	2018	National conference on “Advances in Biotechnology-	Conference	Protective effects of Persea americana for urinary tract infirmity,	Co presenter	NCAB,Tumkur, Karnataka.	National
6	2017	A Two Day National conference on “Scientific Advancement for Sustainable Development”	Conference	In Vitro Anti-Arthritic Activity of Persea americana peel extract.	Co – Presenter	Dept of Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Microbiology, SDM MMK MMV in association with Global Association of Scientific Young Minds.	National
7	2017	A Two Day National conference on “Scientific Advancement for Sustainable Development”	Conference	Biodegradation of aflatoxin by peroxidase enzyme isolated from Persea americana. A	Co – Presenter	Dept of Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Microbiology, SDM MMK MMV in association with Global Association of Scientific Young Minds.	National
8	2017	A Two Day National conference on “Scientific Advancement for Sustainable Development”	Conference	Saponins as Immunomodulatory agents	Co – Presenter	Dept of Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Microbiology, SDM MMK MMV in association with Global Association of Scientific Young Minds.	National
9	2017	A Two Day National conference on “Scientific Advancement for Sustainable Development”	Conference	Isolation and Characterization of Lectins from Persea americana,	Co – Presenter	Dept of Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Microbiology, SDM MMK MMV in association with Global Association of Scientific Young Minds.	National
10	2017	A Two Day National conference on “Scientific Advancement for Sustainable Development”	Conference	DNA damaging inhibition activity of Persea americana	Co – Presenter	Dept of Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Microbiology, SDM MMK MMV in association with Global Association of Scientific Young Minds.	National
11	2017	A Two Day National conference on “Scientific Advancement for Sustainable Development”	Conference	Protective effects of Persea americana against urinary tract infirmity	Co – Presenter	Dept of Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Microbiology, SDM MMK MMV in association with Global Association of Scientific Young Minds.	National
12	2017	7th Indo-Euro International Conference on Holistic Medicine.	Conference	Anti-hyperlipidemi activity of Persea americana peel extracts against high-fat diet in rats .(1st Prize)	Presenter	Kottayam , Mahatma Gandhi university, Kerala, India	International
13	2017	7th Indo-Euro International Conference on Holistic Medicine	Conference	Scope of novel phytoconstituents as anti-analgesic and anti -depressant strategies against chronic rat model. (1st Prize)	Co Presenter	Kottayam, Mahatma Gandhi university, Kerala, India	International
14	2017	7th Indo-Euro International Conference on Holistic Medicine	Conference	Chemotherapeutic potential of Prosapogenin A, a promoter of metabolic reprogramming in cancer cells	Co Presenter	Kottayam , Mahatma Gandhi university, Kerala, India	International
15	2017	National Conference on Challenges and Opportunities for Research and Health Care Professionals in Management of Metabolic Disorders	Conference	In vitro anti – inflammatory potential of proanthrocynandins from seeds of Persea Americana. Presented in the Mysuru,Karnataka	Presenter	Sharda Vilas College of Pharmacy	National
16	2017	1st Life Science Research Symposium	Symposium	Persea americana : A novel protagonist in periodontal healing,	Co Presenter	UOM, Mysuru,Karnataka	State

Invited Talks:

Sl. No.	Year	Name of the Program	Organization & Place
1	2021	Invited talk by : Smitha Grace S.R delivered lecture on “Monoclonal Antibodies and its Application” for the students of BtBM	SBRR Mahajana First Grade College, Jayalakshmipuram, Mysuru

Research Project:

Sl. No.	Year	Name of the Research Project	Co –investigator(s)	Funding Agency	Status
1	2024	Evaluating the efficacy of Annona muricata peel pytoconstitutents in synergy with methotrexate to induce apoptosisin MCF- 7 Human Breast Cancer cell lin.	–	“Seed Money for Research”funded by Mahajana Research Foundation	Ongoing
2	2024	Isolation and characterization of bioactive compounds from neem leaves	Collaborating with Dr. Shwetha,Head,Department of Biotechnology	Seed Money for research funded by MMK-SDM	Ongoing
3	2022	“Tiny microbes with big impact: Value added Neutraceutical products from Cyanobacteria.”	–	NAIN-GOK	Completed
4	2022	”AGBEE”-Biodegradable bottles.	–	NAIN-GOK	Sanctioned
5	2015	“Alpha amylase inhibitory activities of Persea americana”.	–	UGC sponsored Minor research project	Completed

Workshop/FDP/Training Programme:

Sl. No.	Year	Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training programme	Name of Organizer	Role
1	2024	Orientation Day Program Interactive session on : “DNA based methods for rapid detection of microorganisms”	DoS in Biotechnology, PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC, Mysuru	Coordinator
2	2024	Oral presentation competition on “Immunology Nobel laureates and scientists”	DoS in Biotechnology , PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC, Mysuru	Coordinator
3	2024	One day symposium on “ Frontiers in food & human health”	DoS in Biotechnology , PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC, Mysuru	Coordinator
4	2024	Career insights seminar	DoS in Biotechnology , PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC, Mysuru in association with Clinilaunch Research Institute	Coordinator
5	2024	Hands-on workshop on ‘Techniques in Cell Culture’ for Students of BSc Biotechnology, SDM, MMK	DoS in Biotechnology , PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC, Mysuru	Coordinator of the workshop & Resource person
6	2024	Lecture series on the theme “Indian knowledge system”, focusing on Homeopathy on	DoS in Biotechnology , PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC, Mysuru	Coordinator
7	2024	Lecture series on the theme “Indian knowledge system”, focusing on Ayurveda.	DoS in Biotechnology , PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC, Mysuru	Coordinator
8	2024	Extension activity is organizing Vaccine Awareness Program on the topic entitled “Changing the HPV landscape with an indigenous vaccine -CERVAVAC”	DoS in Biotechnology , PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC, Mysuru	Coordinator
9	2024	“Career Assistance Program on “Careers in Biopharma & Biotechnology”	DoS in Biotechnology , PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC, Mysuru	Coordinator
10	2024	Workshop on CO-PO articulation matrix calculation	PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC, Mysuru	Coordinator
11	2024	Online worship on articulation matrix calculation	PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC, Mysuru	Participant
12	2023	Techniques For Biochemical Investigations – An Overview	DoS in Biotechnology , PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC, Mysuru	Coordinator
13	2023	Career opportunities in biotech, pharma and chemical manufacturing industries	DoS in Biotechnology , PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC, Mysuru	Organizing committee member
14	2023	One day webinar on Competitive examination and the career opportunities after graduation and Post graduation	DoS in Biotechnology , PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC, Mysuru	Organizing committee member
15	2023	Stress-Induced Psychiatric Disorders and Neural Basis of Psychiatric Disorders	DoS in Biotechnology , PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC, Mysuru	Organizing committee member
16	2023	Webinar on Negr1- Role in Neuropsychiatric Disorders	DoS in Biotechnology , PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC, Mysuru	Organizing committee member
17	2023	wo Day Hands On Workshop on PCR & ELISA	DoS in Biotechnology , PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC, Mysuru	Coordinator of the workshop & Resource person
18	2023	Hands on Training programme Approaches for Data Analysis and Research”	DoS in Biotechnology , PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC, Mysuru and in collaboration with MAKE INTERn.IIT Hyderabad	Coordinator of the workshop
19	2023	National science day Celebrationand Interactive session on: Translational research from basic foundation	DoS in Biotechnology , PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC, Mysuru	Organizing committee member
20	2023	Oneweek Re-Training For Teachers-Subject Specific Benchmarking of Learning Outcomes:Outcome Based Education	SBRR _MFGC In Collaboration with Ministry of Education	Participant
21	2023	A one day workshop on “Outcome basededucation”	PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC,Mysuru	Participant
22	2023	Two Day Hands-on Workshop on Genotoxicity	DoS in biochemistry. PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC,Mysuru	Participant
23	2022	Two Day Hands-on Workshop on Genotoxicity	DoS in Biotechnology,PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC,Mysuru	Organizing committee member
24	2022	“Understanding the molecular mechanism of disease pathogenesis and identifyingnovel treatments for hematological malignancies”	DoS in Biotechnology , PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC,Mysuru	Organizing committee member
25	2022	Hands on Training programme and Interactive session – LCMS and Cell culture facility for students	SERB sponsored research facility training program – CSIR-CFTRI	Coordinator
26	2022	Two days symposium and intercollegiate poster and oral presentation competition onTranslational research on cancer – bench to bed side	DoS in Biotechnology , PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC,Mysuru	Organizing secretary
27	2021	Two days’ workshop on “Molecular Biology Techniques” held on 29/09/2021 to 30/09/2021	DoS in Biotechnology , PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC,Mysuru and in collaboration with KSTA,GoK	Resource person and organizing committee member
28	2019	BioQuiz 2019- Innovation and Impact 2.0	DoS in Biotechnology , PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC,Mysuruin collaboration with Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS)	Organizing committee member
29	2019	Interactive session & Industrial visit to BIOZEENPvt Ltd., Bengaluru	DoS in Biotechnology , PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC,Mysuru	Coordinator
30	2019	Student assistance programme	DoS in Biotechnology , PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC,Mysuru	Organizing committee member
31	2019	World Brain Day celebration	DoS in Biotechnology , PBMMEC, Post Graduate wing of SBRRMFGC,Mysuru	Organizing committee member

Awards/Achievements:

Sl. No.	Year	Name of the Awards / Achievements	Description	Name of Organization
1	2024	Awarded pre incubation opportunity	For mentoring student of 3rd Semester M.Sc Biotechnology in BIOTEC Hakathon -24	Manipal institute of lifesciences
2	2017	Awarded (1st Prize)	Smitha Grace S. R., presented paper on Anti-hyperlipidemi activity of Persea americana peel extracts against high-fatdiet in rats	7th Indo-Euro International Conference on Holistic Medicine at Kottayam , Mahatma Gandhi university, Kerala, India
3		Awarded (1st Prize)	Smitha Grace S. RwithVeda V. Hegde, copresented paper on Scope of novel phytoconstituents as anti-analgesic and anti -depressant strategies against chronic rat model.	7th Indo-Euro International Conference on Holistic Medicine at Kottayam , Mahatma Gandhi university, Kerala, India

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