Dr HORNE IONA AVERAL
Qualifications: B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph.D
Designation: Associate Professor
Department: ZO
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schoolQualifications
Degree: B.Sc.
Branch: Zoology
Institution: HOLY CROSS COLLEGE Autonomous
Year: 1988
Degree: M.Sc.
Branch: Zoology
Institution: HOLY CROSS COLLEGE Autonomous
Year: 1990
Degree: M.Phil
Branch: Life Science
Institution: HOLY CROSS COLLEGE Autonomous
Year: 1991
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starsPhD Details
Title: Studies on the Aspects of Male Reproductive Toxicity of Vincristine, with Special Reference to Testis, Epididymis and Accesory Glands.
Specialization: Reproductive Toxicity
Supervisor: Dr M.A. Akbarsha
Centre: Department of Animal Science
Year: 1996
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bookmarkAdditional Qualifications
Course Name: Diploma in Acupuncture
Place of Study: Tiruchirappalli
Duration: 1 yr
Course Name: MD in Acupuncture
Place of Study: Tiruchirappalli
Duration: 1 yr
Course Name: Expert in Acupuncture award
Place of Study: Tiruchirappalli
Duration: 1 yr
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account_balancePositions Held
Year: 2020 - Present
Club/Committee/Dean/Others: IQAC
Position: IQAC Coordinator
Year: 2020 - Present
Club/Committee/Dean/Others: Nodal Coordinator
Position: Nodal Coordinator for the ISRO-IIRS Outreach Programme.
Year: 2020
Club/Committee/Dean/Others: CSIR Mentor
Position: CSIR Mentor for North-Eastern Summer Research Training Programme.
Year: 2018- 2022
Club/Committee/Dean/Others: Director
Position: Director for Crossian Institute for Collaborative Research on Sustainability Development (CICRSD)
Year: 2017 -2020
Club/Committee/Dean/Others: Dean
Position: Dean of Science
Year: 2014 –2018
Club/Committee/Dean/Others: Head
Position: Head of the Department
Year: 2013- 2016
Club/Committee/Dean/Others: Vice- Principal
Position: Vice-Principal
Year: 2009
Club/Committee/Dean/Others: Overall Rotaract Coordinator
Position: Rotaract Coordinator
Year: 2005- 2007
Club/Committee/Dean/Others: Overall RESCAPES Coordinator
Position: Overall RESCAPES Coordinator
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business_centerWork Experience
Institution: HOLY CROSS COLLEGE(AUTONOMOUS)
Designation: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN ZOOLOGY
From: 01-07-2011
To: Present
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schoolTeaching Experience
Ug: 29
Pg: 29
Mphil: 15
Phd: 22
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groupProfessional Memberships
Organization: Bose Science Society
Membership ID: F158 /BSS /2015
Duration: 28-12-2015 - Present
Organization: Bose Science Society
Membership ID: M158/ BSS /2015
Duration: 28-12-2015 - Present
Organization: UNIVERSAL SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Membership ID: LM 2234
Duration: 08-03-2022 - Present
Organization: UNIVERSAL SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Membership ID: LM 2234
Duration: 08-03-2022 - Present
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scienceResearch Experience
Research Area: Reproductive toxicity and Phytotherapy
Research Years: 29
ORCID ID: 0000-0003-1125-7242
H-index: 10
Total Citations: 234
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supervisor_accountResearch Guidance
UG: 50
PG: 30
MPHIL: 15
PHD: 9
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constructionResearch Projects
Project Title: Herbal Product Cinnamomum zeylanicum ( Cinnamon) in the control of Mosquito vectors of Holy Cross College Tiruchirappalli
Funding Agency: UGC- Minor Project
Amount: 70000
Status: Completed
Duration: April 2008 to April 2011
Project Title: Computational Screening of Molecular Targets in Pergularia daemia and Citrullus colocynthis for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Funding Agency: UGC Major Project
Amount: 1156800
Status: Completed
Duration: 1st July 2012 to 31st December 2015 3 years
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library_booksJournal Publications
Title: Phytochemical screening and acute toxicity evaluation of Smilax china on albino rats
Journal: European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
ISSN/ISBN: 2349-8870
Volume/Issue: 5, 7
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Title: Phytochemistry and toxicity evaluation of different extracts of Emblica officinalis on Albino rats
Journal: International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research
ISSN/ISBN: 2349-5162
Volume/Issue: 5, 5
Date: 01-05-2018
Title: Evaluation of Toxic effect of Terminalia chebula fruit extract in albino rats
Journal: International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention
ISSN/ISBN: 23196718
Volume/Issue: 7, 4
Date:
Title: Acute toxicity evaluation of Ficus religiosa bark extract on albino rats
Journal: International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts
ISSN/ISBN: 2320-2882
Volume/Issue: 6, 2
Date:
Title: Study of vegetation and their medicinal properties inside the Holy Cross College campus, Tiruchirappalli District, Tamilnadu, India
Journal: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
ISSN/ISBN: 2277-7105
Volume/Issue: 7, 1
Date:
Title: Anti-ulcer activity of ethanolic extract of stem bark of Ficus religiosa in Wistar albino male rats: Histological, Biochemical and sperm abnormality pertaining to the disease.
Journal: European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
ISSN/ISBN: 2349-8870
Volume/Issue: 4, 12
Date:
Title: In vitro antioxidant and antilipid studies on ethanolic extract of Pergularia daemia leaves.
Journal: International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology
ISSN/ISBN: 2321-9653
Volume/Issue: 5, 12
Date:
Title: A herbal approach for treaty polycystic ovary syndrome.
Journal: In Proceedings of International Conference on Conservation of Natural Resources held at Nehru Memorial College (Autonomous), Puthanampatti.
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Title: A Pilot study to assess the potential of Platelet Lysate as an Alternative to Fetal Bovine Serum.
Journal: European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
ISSN/ISBN: 2349-8870
Volume/Issue: 4
Date:
Title: Study of vegetation and their medicinal properties inside the Holy Cross College campus, Tiruchirappalli District, Tamilnadu, India. . ISSN .
Journal: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
ISSN/ISBN: 2277-7105
Volume/Issue: 7, 1
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Title: Isolation and passaging for rapid culture and expansion of multipotent mesenchymal cells from amniotic membrane: A high throughput source in cell therapy
Journal: Indian Journal of Natural Sciences
ISSN/ISBN: 0976-0997
Volume/Issue: 8, 45
Date:
Title: Biosorption of mercury using a few agricultural waste.
Journal: International Journal of Current Research
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Volume/Issue: 9, 12
Date:
Title: Biosorption of Cadmium using a few agricultural waste
Journal: International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies.
ISSN/ISBN: 2394-4404
Volume/Issue: 4, 11
Date:
Title: Anti-ulcer activity of ethanolic extract of stem bark of Ficus religiosa in Wistar albino male rats: Histological, Biochemical and sperm abnormality pertaining to the disease.
Journal: European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Volume/Issue: 4, 12
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Title: Regulation of Estrus cycle using Pergularia daemia and Metformin in the PCOS Induced Rats
Journal: International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research & Health Sciences
ISSN/ISBN: 2277-7873
Volume/Issue: 5, 3
Date:
Title: Normalizing the histophysiology architecture of the rat ovaries in PCOS Induced rats.
Journal: Indian Journal of Natural Sciences
ISSN/ISBN: 0976-0997
Volume/Issue: 7, 37
Date:
Title: Effect of combination therapy of an insulin sensitizer and a plant in the hormonal profile of Poilycystic ovary syndrome induced rats by Letrozole
Journal: International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences
ISSN/ISBN: 2319-8141
Volume/Issue: 5, 4
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Title: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of a common herb: Pergularia daemia
Journal: International Journal of Scientific Research
ISSN/ISBN: 2319-7064
Volume/Issue: 5, 9
Date:
Title: The Scientific Documentation of Diversity of Butterflies in Bishop Heber College Campus, Trichy District
Journal: Indian Journal of Natural Sciences
ISSN/ISBN: 0976-0997
Volume/Issue: 6, 35
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Title: Zinnia Flower (Asteraceae) as a Key Nectar Source for Butterflies in the Bishop Heber College Campus, Trichy, Tamil Nadu
Journal: Indian Journal of Natural Sciences
ISSN/ISBN: 09760997
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Title: An alternative therapy of an insulin sensitizer drug to the PCOS induced rats with a common perennial vine
Journal: Indian Journal of Natural Sciences
ISSN/ISBN: 0976-0997
Volume/Issue: 6, 35
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Title: Comparitive study of Pergularia daemia and Citrullus colocynthis in polycystic ovarian syndrome induced albino wistar rats.
Journal: International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development
ISSN/ISBN: 2349-4182
Volume/Issue: 2, 9
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Title: Managemant of obesity in polycystic ovary syndrome induced albino rats with Pergularia daemia.
Journal: International Journal of Applied Research
ISSN/ISBN: 2394-5869
Volume/Issue: 1, 9
Date:
Title: Detection of polycystic ovary syndrome and its treatment with Pergularia daemia in rat modes.
Journal: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy
ISSN/ISBN: 2250-3013
Volume/Issue: 5, 5
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Title: Effect of Pergularia daemia in Polycystic ovary syndrome induced rat ovaries and thyroid gland.
Journal: International Journal of Recent Scientific Research
ISSN/ISBN: 0976-3031
Volume/Issue: 6, 1
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Title: Evaluation of Pergularia daemia and metformin in the treatment of PCOS in testosterone propionate induced albino wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus)
Journal: IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research
ISSN/ISBN: 2250-3153
Volume/Issue: 5, 11
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Title: Bacterial resistance to zinc metal and their biosorption mechanism
Journal: Asian Journal of Microbiology Biotechnology and Encironmental Science
ISSN/ISBN: 0972-3005
Volume/Issue: 3, 16
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Title: A review on polycystic ovarian syndrome
Journal: International Journal of Recent Scientific Research
ISSN/ISBN: 0976-3031
Volume/Issue: 4, 3
Date:
Title: Polycystic ovary syndrome and its disorders: a review. . (62):17723 17727. ISSN: Impact factor:
Journal: Elixir Applied Zoology
ISSN/ISBN: 2229-712
Volume/Issue: 62
Date:
Title: Isolation and characterization of bacteria from a heavy metal polluted environment.
Journal: Science research reporter
ISSN/ISBN: 2249-2321
Volume/Issue: 2, 3
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Title: Epididymis as a target for toxic manifestation of vincristine: ultrastructural changes in the clear cell
Journal: Biomedical Letters
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Volume/Issue: 59
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Title: Epididymis as a target for toxic manifestation of vincristine: ultrastructural changes in the narrow cell
Journal: Biomedical Letters
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Volume/Issue: 59
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Title: Male reproductive toxicity of Vincristine: ultrastructural changes in the epididymal principal cell.
Journal: Biomedical Letters.
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Volume/Issue: 57
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Title: Male reproductive toxicity of vincristine: changes in the protein profile of testis an accessory reproductive organs, with a note on the protective action of testosterone propionate.
Journal: Biomedical Letters.
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Volume/Issue: 55
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Title: Epididymis as a target organ for the toxic effect of vincristine: light microscopic changes in the epididymal epithelial cell types.
Journal: Biomedical Letters
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Volume/Issue: 54
Date:
Title: On the use of testosterone propionate as a gonadoprotective agent in the context of vincristine toxicity.
Journal: Biomedical Letters
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Volume/Issue: 54
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Title: Male reproductive toxicity of vincristine; histopathological changes in the seminiferous tubules in relation to the stages in the spermatogenic cycle.
Journal: Biomedical Letters
ISSN/ISBN: 2410-955X
Volume/Issue: 54
Date:
Title: Male reproductive toxicity of vincristine in rat : effect on seminal vesicles.
Journal: Biomedical Letters.
ISSN/ISBN: 2410-955X
Volume/Issue: 53
Date:
Title: Male reproductive toxicity of vincristine in rat: Effect on the ventral prostate.
Journal: Biomedical Letters.
ISSN/ISBN: 2410-955X
Volume/Issue: 53
Date:
Title: Specific effect of vincristine on epididymis.
Journal: Indian Journal of Experimental Biology.
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5189
Volume/Issue: 34
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Title: Phytotherapeutic approach in male antifertility.
Journal: The Journal of the Swamy Botanical Club
ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9493
Volume/Issue: 12
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Title: Apoptotic death of male germinal line cells of rat caused by vincristine: light and electron microscope study
Journal: Biomedical Letters
ISSN/ISBN: 2410-955X
Volume/Issue: 52
Date:
Title: Vincristine can cause apoptotic death of male germinal cells. (51): 161 -168. Global impact factor:
Journal: Biomedical Letters
ISSN/ISBN: 2410-955X
Volume/Issue: 51
Date:
Title: Effect of vincristine on leydig cell and accessory reproductive organs
Journal: Current Science
ISSN/ISBN: 0011-3891
Volume/Issue: 50
Date:
Title: Bioactivity of marine cyanobacteria in the animal based systems: Modulation of food intake, body weight and some haematological characters
Journal: Annals of Applied Biology.
ISSN/ISBN: 0011-3891
Volume/Issue: A(125)
Date:
Title: Reproductive toxicity of vincristine in male rats.
Journal: Indian Journal of Experimental Biology
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5189
Volume/Issue: 31
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Title: Differentiation along the ductus epididymis of the Indian garden lizard versicolor (Daudin).
Journal: Biological structures and morphogenesis.
ISSN/ISBN: 0989-8972
Volume/Issue: 4, 2
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Title: Antibacterial activity of synthesized silver nanoparticle from polyherbal extract against human pathogens. Impact factor :
Journal: Walailak Journal of Science and Technology
ISSN/ISBN: 2228-835X
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Title: Antidiabetic effect of mixture of Cyathea nilgiriensis (Holttum) and Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb. in streptozotocin induced diabetic rat model.
Journal: International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Research
ISSN/ISBN: 0975-8232
Volume/Issue: 12, 4
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Title: Identification and Comparison of possible epitope designed targets using in-silico techniques for Corona virus
Journal: International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology
ISSN/ISBN: 2349-6002
Volume/Issue: 8, 8
Date:
Title: Identification and Comparison of possible epitope designed targets using in-silico techniques for Corona virus .
Journal: Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research
ISSN/ISBN: 2349-5162
Volume/Issue: 9
Date:
Title: Diversity of spiders (Arachnida : Area) is tropical butterfly conservatory, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, South India.
Journal: International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences
ISSN/ISBN: 2664-7133
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Title: Potential breeding sites for spider with special reference to Jatropha integerrima.
Journal: International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences
ISSN/ISBN: 2320-5199
Volume/Issue: 5, 4
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Title: ,The Impact of Plant Diversity on Spider Populations in a Tropical Butterfly Cnservatory,Tiruchirappalli,South India
Journal: UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
ISSN/ISBN: 0256-971X
Volume/Issue: 45, 20
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Title: Review on yellow spotted Millipede Harpaphe Haydeniana
Journal: Indian Journal of natural sciences
ISSN/ISBN: 0976-0997
Volume/Issue: 16
Date:
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bookmark_borderBook Chapters
Chapter Title: .Antidiabetic and Antihyperlipidemic activities of Cyathea nilgiriensis Holttum on STZ induced diabetic rats. 2020
Book Title: Drug Development for Cancer and Diabetes - A Path to 2030.
Publisher: Apple Academic Press,
Year: 2020
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editBooks Edited
Book Title: Drug Development for Cancer and Diabetes: A Path to 2030.
Publisher: Apple Academic Press
Year: 2022
Book Title: A Text Book Of Practical Zoology For Undergraduates-2021 Few chapters published by Publication Division, Holy Cross collegeAutonomous, Tiruchirappalli-2 ISBN No.978-81 953014-2-3
Publisher: Publication Division, Holy Cross collegeAutonomous, Tiruchirappalli2
Year: 2021
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schoolUGC Sponsored Orientation and Refresher Courses
Title: Faculty Development Programme in innovation and entrepreneurship
Type: Faculty Development Program
Organizer: Regional Engineering College, Tiruchirappalli
Sponsoring Agency: UGC
Place: Tiruchirappalli
Duration: 06-08-2001 to 17-08-2021
Title: Orientation Course
Organizer: Bharathidasan Academic Staff college , Khajamalai Campus
Sponsoring Agency: UGC
Place: Tiruchirappalli
Duration: 16-08-2002 to 12-09-2002
Title: Refresher Course in Environmental Education
Type: Refresher Course
Organizer: UGC Academic Staff college ,Bharathidasan University, Khajamalai Campus, Tiruchirappalli
Sponsoring Agency: UGC
Place: Tiruchirappalli
Duration: 02-11-2006 to 22-11-2006
Title: Special Summer School in Biosciences equivalent to a Refresher course
Type: Refresher Course
Organizer: UGC Academic Staff college ,Bharathidasan University, Khajamalai Campus, Tiruchirappalli
Sponsoring Agency: UGC
Place: Tiruchirappalli
Duration: 22-07-2008 to 11-08-2008
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schoolStudents Produced
Student Name: JOSEPHINOL, S.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: Prospective study of C- reactive protein as predictors of Coronary heart disease.
Year: 2005
Student Name: JENIVE STELLA, I.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: Clinical and Biochemical parameters as a diagnostic marker for paediatric nephrotic syndrome.
Year: 2005
Student Name: YASODHOAI, S.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: Invitro micropropagation of a medicinal plant- Passiflora foetida L.
Year:
Student Name: LATHA, R.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: Factors altering salivary amylase activity and their kinetics in school children.
Year: 2007
Student Name: MARY JANSI, A.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: Cardioprotective effect of Stevia rebaudiana on male albino rats (Wistar strain).
Year: 2007
Student Name: NITHYA,N.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: Laboratory Assessment of indigenous plant (Azadirachta indica, Capsicum frutescent, Cinnamon zeylanicum, Citrus aurantium and Eucalyptus globulus) extracts for larvicidal activity in Anopheles stephensi.
Year: 2007
Student Name: ATHILAKSHMI, C.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: Targeting industrial (oxygen Plant) waste water reuse with water analysis and histopathological study.
Year: 2008
Student Name: CHITRA, M.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: Biodegradability of Commodity Plastics used in Packaging.
Year: 2009
Student Name: RAJESWARI , P.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: An extracellular degradation of feathers from poultry farm soil.
Year: 2009
Student Name: MARIYAYEE, A,
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: Comparative study of Pergularia Daemia and Citrullus colocynthis in treating Polycystic Ovarian condition in Wistar strain albino rats, Rattus norvegicus.
Year: 2014
Student Name: SARANYA, P.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: Regulation of Hyperandrogenism by combined action of Metformin and Pergularia daemia in albino rats (Wistar Strain), Rattus norvegicus.
Year: 2015
Student Name: NIVETHA, S.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: Pergularia Daemia Ameliorate the disturbance that occur in clinical and hormonal parameters in an animal model with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
Year: 2016
Student Name: Cybil Ignatius
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: Alternative sources of isolation of mesenchymal stem cells from human epidermis using a novel platelet lysate medium.
Year: 2017
Student Name: Yogalakshmi, K.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: A novel Platelet Releasate for isolation and expansion of cGMP grade mesenchymal stem cells from dermis.
Year: 2017
Student Name: NITHYA, M.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: –Identification and comparison of possible epitope- designed targets using in- silico techniques for Corona virus.
Year: 2021
Student Name: JOONU, J.
Degree: Ph.D.
Thesis Title: Bacterial Mettalloregulation and Antibiotic Resistant Character from a heavy metal Polluted Environment.
Year: 2015
Student Name: NESARAJAN, J.
Degree: Ph.D.
Thesis Title: – A study on habitat preferences, distribution, seasonality and molecular phylogeny of the butterflies ( Lepidopters: Rhopalocer) in six different habitats in Bishop Heber College Campus.
Year: 2017
Student Name: POORNIMA ,R.
Degree: Ph.D.
Thesis Title: - Prospective use of Pergularia daemia and an insulin sensitizer, Metformin in the treatment of Letrozole induced Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in albino Wistar strain rats (RATTUS NORVEGICUS),
Year: 2018
Student Name: BHUNAESHWARI, S.
Degree: Ph.D.
Thesis Title: Pergularia daemia (forsskal) chiov.and Citrullus colocynthis (l.) Schrder as medicinal herbs in the phytotherapeutic approach of Polycystic Ovarian condition of albino wistar strain rats (Rattus norvegicus , L.).
Year: 2018
Student Name: CYNTHIA, C.
Degree: Ph.D.
Thesis Title: In-vitro, in- vivo and in-silico studies on the effectiveness of ISM- a polyherbal formulation in the treatment of alcoholic liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Year: 2021
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emoji_eventsAwards Received
Award Name: Har Gobind Khorana Best Scientist Award 2015
Awarded By: Bose Science Society
Year: 2015
Level: Regional
Place: Tiruchirappalli
Award Name: Bharat Gaurav Award -2018
Awarded By: India International Friendship Society
Year: 2018
Level: National
Place: Delhi
Award Name: NAARI SHAKTHI-2022
Awarded By: UNIVERSAL SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Year: 2022
Level: National
Place: Chennai
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flightForeign Visits
Country: Malaysia and Singapore
Purpose: Workshop on "International Educational Collaboration"
Date: 2018-11
Country: Bangladesh
Purpose: Faculty exchange and Collaboration
Date: 2023-12