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Dr Prakriti Sharma, GADVASU, Ludhiana,India
Dr. Prakriti Sharma 🎓🔬 is a biotechnology researcher specializing in cancer immunology and NFAT signaling. She earned her Ph.D. from Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (2022) and has worked as a Project Associate at CSIR-IMTECH, Chandigarh. Her research explores lung inflammation, bioactive molecules, and cancer therapy. She has received multiple awards for her publications on pesticide impact and nanocarrier-based drug delivery. Dr. Sharma has teaching experience and has contributed to leading journals like Journal of Toxicology and iScience. Her expertise spans molecular biology, immunology, and therapeutic innovations. 📚🧬
Publication Profile
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Education
Dr. Prakriti Sharma 🎓 holds a Master’s degree in Biotechnology from HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar (2013) and earned her Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana (June 2022). Her doctoral research focused on Nuclear Factor of Activated T-Cell Signaling during Deltamethrin-Induced Lung Damage 🧬. She has worked as a Project Associate at CSIR-IMTECH, Chandigarh (2022–2024), specializing in cancer immunology and biology 🏥🔬. With a strong background in biotechnology, Dr. Sharma is dedicated to advancing scientific research in immunology and disease mechanisms, contributing to the field with her expertise and innovative approach.
Awards
Dr. Prakriti Sharma 🎓 has received several prestigious awards and honors in her academic journey. She qualified for the GATE Examination in Biotechnology in 2018 🏆 and was selected for the GEFSES-CREATE training program (2019–2020) 🔬. Her research contributions have been recognized with multiple Best Article awards 📝, including “Pesticide Residues in Food”, “Pesticide Usage and Its Impact on Biodiversity”, and “Common Routes of Pesticide Exposure and Its Protective Measures”, published in Agriculture & Food: e-Newsletter 🌿📖. Her dedication to biotechnology and environmental safety continues to make a significant impact in the field.
Teaching Experience
Dr. Prakriti Sharma 🎓 has gained extensive research and teaching experience in biotechnology and agriculture. She completed a three-month dissertation on Diversity and Characterization of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria 🌱 at Dolphin PG Institute, Dehradun. She worked as a Project Fellow in the PlaGen scheme at CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (2015–2016) 🧬. Dr. Sharma also served as an Assistant Professor in Agriculture at Swami Vivekanand Faculty of Technology & Management (2017–2018) 📚. Most recently, she was a Project Associate at CSIR-IMTECH, Chandigarh (2022–2024) 🔬, contributing to cancer research through lipid-nanocarrier drug delivery for endocrine tumors.
Research Interests
Dr. Prakriti Sharma 🔬 is actively engaged in cutting-edge research on inflammation and cancer biology. Her work explores the role of the NFAT signaling pathway in lung inflammation 🫁, aiming to uncover mechanisms behind immune responses. She investigates the anti-inflammatory and apoptotic effects of aptamers, nanoparticles, and bioactive molecules in cancer therapy 🧪🎗️. Additionally, she studies key signaling pathways to understand the complex interactions between immune cells and cancer cells 🧬🔍. Through her research, Dr. Sharma strives to develop innovative therapeutic strategies for inflammatory diseases and cancer treatment, contributing to advancements in biomedical science.
Trainings
Dr. Prakriti Sharma 🎓 has actively participated in various national and international training programs and webinars to enhance her expertise in biomedical research. She completed a Seven-Day National Training on Lab Animals in Biomedical Research 🐭🔬 at MAFSU, Parbhani (2021) and attended a workshop on Bio-methodology & Ethical Use of Laboratory Animals at CSIR-IMTECH, Chandigarh (2022) 📚. She also engaged in international webinars on Drug Discovery – New Lead from Old Drugs 💊 (2020), Alternative Therapies to Mitigate Microbial Resistance 🦠 (2021), and Diagnosis of Bacterial Diseases of Livestock 🐄 (2021), contributing to her growing knowledge in biotechnology and healthcare.
Presentations
Dr. Prakriti Sharma 🎓 has actively contributed to scientific conferences through poster presentations and published abstracts. At VIBCON 2022, she presented her research on Upregulation of IL-4 and IL-13 Following Exposure to Deltamethrin 🧬. She also showcased her study on Transcriptomic Analysis of the Lung After Deltamethrin Exposure at the International e-Symposium on Emerging Focus on Immunology 🫁🔬. In IMMUNOCON 2023, she presented findings on Oleuropein’s Role in Modulating Inflammation and Inducing Cancer Cell Apoptosis 🎗️. Through these contributions, Dr. Sharma continues to advance research in immunology, toxicology, and cancer biology.
Research Focus
Dr. Prakriti Sharma’s research focuses on toxicology, nanomedicine, and molecular biology 🧪🔬. Her work explores the effects of environmental toxins on cellular pathways, including NFAT signaling and lung damage 🫁⚠️. She also investigates nanoparticle-based drug delivery for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis 🏥💊 and malaria treatment 🦟🛡️. Additionally, she studies biogenic nanoparticles for antimicrobial applications and their potential in theranostics—combining diagnostics with targeted therapy 🧬🎯. Dr. Sharma’s interdisciplinary research spans pharmacology, biotechnology, and nanoscience, aiming for innovative therapeutic solutions to combat diseases and environmental hazards 🌍💡.