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Dr Raju M

Associate Professor

BOTANY

20180601445

Phytochemicals, Metabolomics, Nutrition biochemistry and Cancer research

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Professional Qualification

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Academic DegreeSubjectUniversityAddress of the UniversityRank/ Medals
Postdoctoral ResearchCell Biology, Kidney injuryUniversity of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle Rock, Arkansas, USA
Postdoctoral ResearchCarotenoids Biochemistry, Cancer BiologyUniversity of South FloridaSt. Petersburg/Tampa, Florida, USA
PhDBiochemistryUniversity of MysoreCSIR-CFTRI, Dept. of Biochemistry and Nutrition, University of Mysore
MScBotanyUniversity of MysoreDept. of Botany, Manasagangothri, Mysore
BScChemistry, Botany, ZoologyUniversity of MysoreGovt. Science College for Boys, Mandya, Univ of Mysore

Eligibility Details
CategorySubjectStatus
NETLife SciencesCleared

Post Doc Details
Institution NameInstitution AddressSubjectStart DateEnd DateOutcome
University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle Rock, Arkansas, USACell Biology, Kidney injury02-07-201228-02-2013completed
University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle Rock, Arkansas, USACell Biology, Kidney Injury02-07-201230-06-2013Completed and got one publication
University of South FloridaTampa/St Petersburg, Florida, USAPhytochemicals and Cancer Research15-07-200830-06-20124 publications from first postdoctoral program
University of South FloridaTampa/St Petersburg, Florida, USAPhytochemicals and Cancer Research14-07-200830-06-2012Completed and got 4 publications

PhD Details
Title of ThesisUniversity / InstitutionUniversity AddressDate of RegistrationDate of CompletionDetails of papers published (Enter the total number of papers published / under process as part of Phd)Current Status
Enhancing the bioavailability of provitamin-A carotenoids from green leafy vegetables and their convUniversity of MysoreCSIR-CFTRI, Dept. of Biochemistry, Univ of Mysore01-08-200324-10-2008Awarded

Journal Publications

Publications
TitleName of JournalYearDOI/URLYour authorial positionHow many authorsClarivate IF
Fractionation and Characterization of Lycopene-Oxidation Products by LC-MS/MS (ESI)+: Elucidation ofJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry2018https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jafc.8b04850Other9
Low-dose doxorubicin with carotenoids selectively alters redox status and upregulates oxidative streFood and Chemical Toxicology2018https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2018.06.027Other8
Effects of the macular carotenoid lutein in human retinal epithelial cellsMDPI-Antioxidants (Basel)2017https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/6/4/100Other5
Inhibition of pulmonary β-carotene 15, 15’-oxygenase expression by glucocorticoid involves PPARαPLoS ONE2017https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.01814662nd3
Mitochondrial β-carotene 9, 10-oxygenase modulates prostate cancer growth via NF-κB inhibition: aMolecular Cancer Research2016https://doi.org/10.1158/1541-7786.MCR-16-00752nd5
Basement membrane protein nidogen-1 is a target of meprin β in cisplatin nephrotoxicityToxicology Letters2015http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.toxlet.2015.05.0052nd4
β-Carotene regulates expression of β-carotene 15,15’-monoxygenase in human alveolar epithelial cArchives of Biochemistry and Biophysics2013http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.abb.2013.09.0132nd3
Single oral dose of micellar β-carotene containing phospholipids improves β-carotene metabolism anEuropean Journal of Nutrition2011https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-010-0160-51st3
Effect of blanching and drying process on carotenoids composition of underutilized Ethiopian (CoccinJournal of Food Processing and Preservation2009https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-4549.2008.00308.xOther7
Bioefficacy of β-carotene is improved in rats after solubilized as equimolar dose of β-carotene anNutrition Research2009https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2009.07.0051st2
Phospholipid, oleic acid micelles and dietary olive oil influence the lutein absorption and activityLipids2009https://aocs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1007/s11745-009-3328-02nd4
Lutein and zeaxanthin in leafy greens and their bioavailability: Olive oil influences the absorptionJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry2007https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jf070482z2nd4
Carotenoid composition and vitamin A activity of medicinally important green leafy vegetablesFood Chemistry2007https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2006.04.0151st5
Micellar oleic and eicosapentaenoic acid but not linoleic acid influences the β-carotene uptake andMolecular and Cellular Biochemistry2006https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11010-005-9091-51st4
Determination of vitamin A value of familiar and less familiar Indian green leafy vegetablesJournal of Rural Technology (CSIR, India)2006https://ir.cftri.res.in/611/1st3
Enhanced lutein bioavailability by lysophosphatidylcholine in ratsMolecular and Cellular Biochemistry2006https://doi.org/10.1007/s11010-006-1337-32nd4
Influence of phospholipids on β-carotene absorption and conversion into vitamin A in ratsJournal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology2005https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jnsv1973/51/4/51_4_216/_article1st4
Determination of major carotenoids in a few Indian leafy vegetables by high performance liquid chromJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry2005https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jf04817112nd4

Books And Chapters Published

Book Chapter Published
Article TitleBook titleBook editorArticle pagesNo of ChaptersYour authorial positionYearISBNPublisher DetailsPlaceAre you the publisher of this book
Carotenoids Metabolic Pathways and Their Functional Role in Health and DiseasesGlobal perspectives on astaxanthin: from industrial production to food, health, and pharmaceutical aDr. Ravishankar Gokare A & Dr. Ranga Rao Ambati671-69111st20219780128233047Elsevier APInternationalNo
Factors affecting bioaccessibility and bioefficacy of carotenoidsCarotenoids: Properties, Processing and ApplicationsDr. Charis M. Galanakis41-731Other20209780128170670Elsevier APInternationalNo
Bio-fortification of carotenoids in agricultural and horticultural crops: A promising strategy to taVitamins and Minerals Bio-fortification of Edible PlantsNoureddine Benkeblia123-1621Other20209781119511113John Wiley & SonsInternationalNo

Paper Presentations

Presentations
Title of PaperTitle of Seminar/ConferenceOrganized byLevelStart DatePlaceCountryDuration
Advancements in the Treatment of CancerInternational Conference on Medicinal Plants and Herbal Drug Discovery 2018Sivaram Research Foundation and Society for Conservation and Resource Development of Medicinal PlantInternational18-07-2018BangaloreIndiaThree Days

Workshop/Conference/Training Programme

Participation (Seminar, Conference, Workshop)
Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceDuration
Reorientating the Teaching-Learning paradigm for the 21st century classroomWorkshopUniversityDept. of Biochemistry, School of chemical sciences, SJU05-07-2023Bengaluru3 days
Life Sciences: Acceptance of the New NormalConferenceInternationalFaculty of Life Sciences, ST. ALOYSIUS’ COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), Jabalpur, MP21-08-2021Madhya Pradesh, India2 Days
National Conference on Data Revolution in Computational Biology and Drug DevelopmentConferenceNationalBangalore Central University17-12-2019SJC Bengaluru2 Days
Recent Trends in Plant TaxonomySeminarStateDepartment of Botany, Govt. College for Women, Mandya29-09-2014MandyaOne Day
Training on Biomedical Waste ManagementTraining ProgramUniversityUniversity of South Florida, Tampa, USA04-10-2011USF, Tampa, USAOne Day
Course in Biosafety Principles and PracticesTraining ProgramUniversityUniversity of South Florida, Tampa, USA08-10-2008USF, Tampa, USAOne Day

Awards

Name of Award/AchievementLevelAwarded byPlaceDateDuration of Fellowship
Puraskara 2021OthersSt. Joseph's College AutonomousBengaluru23-12-2022
Postdoctoral fellowshipInternationalUniversity of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle Rock, Arkansas, USA01-07-20121 year
Postdoctoral fellowshipInternationalUniversity of South FloridaTampa/St Petersburg, Florida, USA15-07-20084 years
CSIR-UGC Research FellowshipsNationalCSIR-UGCIndia01-03-20035 years

Previous Experience

DesignationInstitution NameStart DateEnd Date
Assistant Professor-Full time Guest facultyBangalore University08-07-201709-06-2018
Lecturer - Guest Faculty in BotanyGovt. Science College01-07-201630-06-2016
Assistant Professor and HeadDept. of Botany, Bharathi College - Postgraduate and Research Center01-07-201430-06-2016
Postdoctoral Research FellowUniversity of South Florida15-07-200830-06-2012
Postdoctoral fellowUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Faculty Development Program

Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byPlaceDate FromDate To
Faculty Induction Programme (Guru Dakshta), Batch XXOrientation ProgrammesOnlineUGC-MMTTC, University of MadrasOnline22-10-202518-11-2025
Interdisciplinary Refresher course on Biological ScienceRefresher CoursesNationalUGC-MMTTC, University of MadrasOnline06-10-202518-10-2025
Refresher Course on Life SciencesRefresher CoursesNationalUGC-MMTTC - Himachal Pradesh University, ShimlaOnline07-07-202519-07-2025
Refresher Course in BotanyRefresher CoursesNationalUGC-MMTTC - Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand, IndiaOnline12-06-202525-06-2025
NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization ProgrammeOrientation ProgrammesNationalUGC-MMTTC University of CalicutOnline19-05-202528-05-2025
Wadhwani Faculty Development Program - entrepreneurship education and development in higher educationFDPs attendedNationalWadhwani Foundation in association with SJUOnline22-04-202522-05-2025
JESCOL-III Inter-religious RetreatOrientation (HRDC)HRDCHRDC, Ashirvad, 30 St Marks Road, Bengaluru-01Dhynasharama, Mount St Joseph, Bengaluru08-04-202512-04-2025
Teaching Learning and EvaluationWorkshopOthersSJUSJU28-02-202428-02-2024
JESCOL - IIWorkshopHRDCHRDC in association with St Joseph's UniversityBengaluru10-07-202312-07-2023
The Five Learning Disciplines (Re-imaging St. Joseph's)FDPs attendedHRDCSJCSJC12-07-202213-07-2022
One Week Live Webinar Series of International E-Conference in Plant SciencesConferenceOnlineDOS in BOTANY, Davanagere University In Association with CIENCIAS AGROGENÓMICAS, ENES-Unidad León Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, LEÓN, GTO., MÉXICODavanagere25-05-202030-05-2020
Erudition 2020 Short term FDPFDPs attendedOnlinePG Dept. of Chemistry, IQAC & Chemistry Alumni Association of Payyanur College in association with Kerala State Higher Education CouncilOnline23-05-202028-05-2020
Training on E-Content Development: Strategies, Tools and OpportunitiesFDPs attendedHRDCSt. Joseph's College (Autonomous), BangaloreBengaluru13-05-202021-05-2020
Workshop on Methods in Plant SciencesWorkshopOthersSJC in association with CellKraft Biotech Pvt LtdSJC01-02-201901-02-2019
JESCOL-1SeminarLocalBJES, BengaluruSJC, Bangalore28-09-201830-09-2018
Induction program 2018-19Training ProgramLocalSJCSJC, Bangalore01-06-201808-06-2018

Resource Persons

Title of the ProgramRoleLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceCountry
International Conference: “ISGCT 2021” on Cancer and GeneticsInvited TalkInternationalDept. of Botany, St. Joseph's College, in association with Dr. Agarwal Hospitals, Bengaluru.26-02-2021St. Joseph's College, BengaluruIndia
International conference FOODS 2012: FOOD WEB – A Global ConnectInvited TalkInternationalSchool of Food Science, M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women (Autonomous)17-02-2012Chennai, TamilnaduIndia

Research Ids

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KLD-1783-2024https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7424-8473https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=8937472100
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