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Dr. Richa Choudhary

Assistant Professor

SUMMARY

Seeking a suitable position in an intellectually stimulating research environment where I can use my knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm which will assist my career development and contribute effectively to the progress of the organization.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Medical Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Cognitive functions, Molecular Biology, Toxicology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (5 Years 10 Months)

Assistant Professor (4Years)

Galgotias University, India- Aug2018- till date

Key Deliverables:

  • Teaches both theory and Lab courses to Graduates and Post graduates in Department of Biosciences.
  • Subjects taught in M.Sc. Programme:

Biomolecules: A core paper in M.Sc. Biochemistry programme in first year which include structure, classifications and function of essential macromolecules

carbohydrates, protein, lipid and nucleic acid.

Metabolism of Biomolecules: Also included in a core paper of B.Sc. Biochemistry in second year which includes catabolism and anabolism pathways of carbohydrates, protein, lipid and nucleic acid.

Cell biology: A core paper in M.Sc. Biochemistry programme in first year which include study of the cell, cell organelle, its types, structure, functions and its interaction with other cells.

Techniques in Biochemistry: A core paper in M.Sc. Biochemistry programme in first year which include Membrane Biology.

  • Guided M.Sc. and B.Sc. students for dissertation

 Online Content Writer for an online platform www.biotecharticles.com:(2010-2011)

  • Write several articles on Clinical Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Signaling pathways.

    Research Experience (2 years)

CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, India-2008-2010

Key Deliverables:

  • Research work on project entitled “Mechanism of germ cells death following exposure to Organochloride pesticide” (a CSIR Sponsored project).
  • Techniques: Primary Germ Cell Culture techniques, SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting, PCR, Agarose Electrophoresis, Flow Cytometry, Spectroscopy,
  • Junior And Senior Research FellowShip, CSIR- India, 2011-2017

    EDUCATION

    Ph.D. in Biomedical Science.

    University of Delhi, New Delhi, India -March 2011-Nov 2017

    Key Deliverables:

  • Thesis title: Investigation of the Role of 12/15 Lipoxygenase (LOX) in Hypobaric Hypoxia Induced Cognitive Dysfunction and Neuronal
  • Techniques: Animal handling, Cognitive Behaviors parameters, Immunoassay, Electron microscopy (sample preparation), Spectrophotometry, Immunofluorescence microscopy, Confocal Microscopy, MS-ESI.

    Master in Science (M.Sc.) in Biochemistry.

    Dr. R.M.L. Avadh University, India -2005-2007

    Bachelor in Science (B.Sc.) in Biological Sciences.

    Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, India-2002-2004

    FELLOWSHIP AND AWARDS

  • Junior Research Fellowship for research and Lectureship (JRF-NET) awarded by Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India (Dec 2010) (All IndiaRank-165)
  • Senior Research Fellowship for research and Lectureship (SRF-NET) awarded by Indian Council for Medical Research, Government of India (2013)
  • Lectureship (CSIR/UGC-NET) awarded by University Grants commission, Government of India (2013) ((All India Rank -71)
  • Graduate Aptitude test for Engineering (GATE) held by Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resource & Development, Govt. of India (2008) ((All India Rank -32) 
  • Professional Membership, Indian Academy of Neurosciences, India
  • Elite Performance in Outcome based Education Certification Exam.

    PUBLICATION
  • Sharma S, Jyoti K, Sinha R, Katyal A, Jain UK, Madan J. Protamine coated proliposomes of recombinant human insulin encased in Eudragit S100 coated capsule offered improved peptide delivery and permeation across Caco-2 cells. Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl. (2016) doi: 10.1016/j.msec.2016.05.010. (Impact factor: 0)
  • . Choudhary R and Katyal A. Arachidonic Acid Cascade Driven Neurotoxicity in Hypobaric Hypoxia: An invivo Study The FASEB Journal 30(2016) Supplement 11.
  • Choudhary R, Udayabanu M, Katyal A. Inhibition of 12/15 LOX ameliorates cognitive and cholinergic dysfunction in mouse model of hypobaric hypoxia via. attenuation of oxidative/nitrosative Neuroscience. (2017) doi:10.1016/j.neuroscience.2017.07.015 (Impact factor: 3.3)
  • Choudhary R. Curcumin: A Possible Treatment for Coronavirus Infection. IAR Journal of Pharmacy (2021).
  • Choudhary R, Kumar M, Katyal A. 12/15 Lipoxygenase debilitates mitochondrial health inn intermittent hypobaric hypoxia induced neuronal damage: An in vivo Redox Biology (2021) (Impact factor: 11.7)
  • Sharma S, Choudhary P, Choudhary R. Neuropsychological behavior manifestation after COVID-19: An online survey-based International Journal of All Research Education & Scientific Methods. (2022).

    POSTER PRESENTED
  • Poster entitled “Deciphering the role of COX-2 and iNOS in hypobaric hypoxia induced memory dysfunction and neurodegeneration” Choudhary R., Katyal A., presented at 27thAnnual 5,k meeting of Society for Neurochemistry and International conference on Recent Advances in Molecular Mechanisms of Neurological disorders (2013) in
  • Poster entitled “Involvement of COX-2 in modulation of cholinergic function during hypobaric hypoxia induced congnitive dysfunctionChoudhary R., Katyal A., presented on XXXIII annual conference of Indian Academy of Neurosciences (2015) at PU,
  • Poster entitled “12/15-LOX inhibition ameliorates hippocampus associated neuronal damage and mitochondrial dysfunction in mice subjected to hypobaric hypoxia” Katyal A., Choudhary R., presented in 4th European Stroke Organization Conference (2018), Gothenburg,
  • Poster entitled “Invasion of host cells by malaria parasite: An insight into novel therapeutic target.” Mudali P, Mishra A, Kaur D, Choudhary R, presented on International Conference on Advanced Materials For Next Generation Applications AMNGA-2021
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