Ph.D. (Pharmacology) from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (awarded in 2018).
Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmacology and Toxicology from National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali (2003-2005).
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences (B. Pharm) from NDMVP Samaj's College of Pharmacy, Nashik, Pune University, Maharashtra (1998-2002).
Research Experience:
a. Awarded with DST-SERB Teachers Associateship for Research Excellence (TARE) on 18th Nov 2020 File No: TAR/2020/000061.
b. Women Scientist Fellow (WOS-A) in a project entitled as “Neuroprotective study of lercanidipine and citalopram in experimental model of stroke in rats” funded by Department of Science and Technology (File No. SR/WOS-A/LS-342/2013) from 01st June 2014 to 31st May 2017.
c. Senior Research Fellow in a project entitled as “Evaluation of Silymarin on middle cerebral artery occlusion model of focal cerebral ischemia in rats” funded by Indian Council of Medical Research (File No. 45/9/2010/BMS/PHA) from 15th December 2010 to 14th December 2013.
d. Worked as Research Associate in the area of “Pain and Inflammation” in Glenmark Research and Development Centre, Navi Mumbai from 21st November 2005 to 28th September 2007. The therapeutic targets of research interests were: cannabinoid receptors (CB1 antagonist and CB2 agonists), vanilloid receptor (VR1) antagonists and phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors. As an outcome one of the pain molecules GRC 6211 sulphate (VR1 antagonist) was successfully dealt for 350 million dollars with Eli Lilly and Company in November 2007.
Academic Experience
a. Presently, working as Assistant Professor-II since 7th May 2018, in Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
b. Assistant Professor of Pharmacology from 22nd Feb. 2010 to 31st July 2010 in Lloyd Institute of Management & Technology, Plot No.11,
Knowledge Park- II, Greater Noida.
c. Lecturer (Pharmacology and Anatomy and Physiology) from 11th May 2005 to 26th October 2005 in College of Pharmacy, Faizpur (Maharashtra),
India.
Theory and practical’s (Pharmacology-I, Pharmacology-II, Pharmacology-III and Pharmacology-IV) and Pharmacy Practice subjects for Bachelor of Pharmacy students.
Human Anatomy and Physiology-I Theory and Practical for Bachelor of Pharmacy semester I students.
Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology, Pharmacological and Toxicological Screening Methods-I, Principles of Drug Discovery, and Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance, theory subjects and Pharmacology-I and II practicals for Master of Pharmacy (Pharmacology specialization) students.
Supervising and Mentoring activities: Mentored 18 Master of Pharmacy (Pharmacology) students and four are undergoing for their M. Pharm thesis work. One Ph. D. guided for thesis work.
Preclinical Research in: Stroke, Pain and inflammation, Liver cancer, Epilepsy, Myocardial Infraction.
Ph.D. (Pharmacology) from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
NTCC Co-ordinator (M. Pharm Programmes)
Library Committee Activities
International Travel Grant awarded by ICMR International Travel Support for Non-ICMR Scientists, ICMR Commitment letter No.- 3/2/TG-501st HRD-2014 (60).
Amity Institute of Pharmacy (AIP)
Amity University, Noida Campus