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Name : Dr. Santanu Kar Mahapatra
Designation : Associate Professor & HOD
Qualification : M.Sc., PhD
Subject : Physiology
Department Name : Paramedical & Allied Health Science
Email ID : sailar.santanu@gmail.com
Address : Egra, Municipality, Purba Medinipur - 721429
 

Educational qualification
Degree Name Institute name Year of passing/awarded
M. Sc. in Human Physiology Vidyasagar University 2005
Ph.D. Vidyasagar University 2010

CAREER PROFILE / TEACHING EXPERIENCE
  • Worked as Assistant Professor - Research, SCBT, SASTRA Deemed University (2012-2020)
  • Worked as Research Associate III, Bose Institute, Kolkata (2010-2012)

SPECIALIZATION / RESEARCH AREA
Field of Specialization Research Area/ Areas of Interest
Immunology Macrophage polarization, Immune metabolism, TLRs
Physiology Infectious Disease (Leishmania, Tuberculosis, Malaria)

COURSE/ SUBJECT TAUGHT
  • Physiology, Immunology, Instrumentation, Pathology, Forensic Sciences, Nutritional Genomics, GM Foods

CONFERENCE/ SYMPOSIUM /JOURNAL PAPER / BOOKS PUBLISHED

International Publication
Sl no. Title Author Journal Name ISBN/ISSN Page No/Internet DOI Impact Factor Year
1 Activation of ERK/NF-kB Pathways Contributes to the Inflammatory Response in Epithelial Cells and Macrophages Following Manganese Exposure. Gandhi D, Bhandari S, Maity S, Mahapatra SK, Rajasekaran S. Biol Trace Elem Res. 6 doi: 10.1007/s12011-024-04154-z. 3.9 2024
2 Liposomal dual delivery systems in visceral leishmaniasis enhance the synergistic effects of combination therapy: A promise for the future. Hazra R, Kar A, Kar Mahapatra S. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine 47-60 10.4103/apjtm.apjtm_567_23. 3.1 2024
3 Macrophage polarization or repolarization in tuberculosis. Samanta A, Maity S, Hazra R, Jayaraman A, Mahapatra SK Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine XXX XXX 3.1 2024
4 Partial characterization of purified glycoprotein from nutshell of Arachis hypogea L. towards macrophage activation and leishmaniacidal activity. Srinivasan S, Charan Raja MR, Kar A, Ramasamy A, Jayaraman A, Vadivel V, Kar Mahapatra S. Glycoconj J. 1-17 10.1007/s10719-022-10096-2. 3.009 2023
5 Isolation and characterization of glycoprotein (CNP) isolated from Cocos nucifera L. nutshell and its immunomodulatory role on macrophage activation Srinivasan S, Jayaraman A, Ramasamy K, Charan Raja M.R, Kar Mahapatra S. Journal of Functional Foods 105380 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2022.105380 5.223 2023
6 Unwinding the mechanism of macrophage repolarization potential of Oceanimonas sp. BPMS22-derived protein protease inhibitor through Toll-like receptor 4 against experimental visceral leishmaniasis. Jayaraman A, Srinivasan S, Uppuluri KB, Kar Mahapatra S. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2023 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1120888 6.073 2023
7 Vitexin isolated from Prosopis cineraria leaves induce apoptosis in K-562 leukemia cells via inhibition of the BCR-ABL-Ras-Raf pathway. 4. Sarkar MK, Kar A, Jayaraman A, Kar Mahapatra S, Vadivel V. J Pharmacy Pharmacol 2022; 74(1):103-111. 2042-7158 10.1093/jpp/rgab085 2.571 2022
8 Oceanimonas sp. BPMS22-derived protein protease inhibitor induces anti-leishmanial immune responses through macrophage M2 to M1 repolarization. Jayaraman A, Srinivasan S, Kar A, Harish BS, Charan Raja MR, Uppuluri KB, Kar Mahapatra S*. Int Immunopharmacol 112:109281. 10.1016/j.intimp.2022.109281 5.71 2022
9 Dynamicity in Host Metabolic Adaptation Is Influenced by the Synergistic Effect of Eugenol Oleate and Amphotericin B During Leishmania donovani Infection In Vitro. Kar A, Jayaraman A, Kumar A and Kar Mahapatra S*. Front. Cell. Infect. Microbiol. 2021, 11:709316 2235-2988 10.3389/fcimb.2021.709316 5.293 2021
10 Oral combination of eugenol oleate and miltefosine induce immune response during experimental visceral leishmaniasis through nitric oxide generation with advanced cytokine demand. Kar A, Charan Raja MR, Jayaraman A, Srinivasan S, Debnath J, Kar Mahapatra S* Cytokine 146 (2021) 155623. 1043-4666 10.1016/j.cyto.2021.155623 3.861 2021
11 Anti-asthmatic effects of tannic acid from Chinese natural gall nuts in a mouse model of allergic asthma. Rajasekar N, Sivanantham A, Kar A, Mukhopadhyay S, Kar Mahapatra S, Paramasivam SG, Rajasekaran S. Int Immunopharmacol. 98 (2021) 107847. 1878-1705 10.1016/j.intimp.2021.107847 4.932 2021
12 Synergic effect of eugenol oleate with amphotericin B augments anti-leishmanial immune response in experimental visceral leishmaniasis in vitro and in vivo Kar A, Jayaraman A, Charan Raja MR, Srinivasan S, Debnath J, Kar Mahapatra S* Int Immunopharmacol. 2021; 91:107291. 1878-1705 10.1016/j.intimp.2020.107291 4.932 2021
13 Apoptotic mechanism of myricitrin isolated from Madhuca longifolia leaves in HL-60 leukemia cells. Sarkar MK, Kar A, Jayaraman A, Shanmugam K Vadivel V., Kar Mahapatra S*. Molecular Biology Reports. (2021); 48(6): 5327-5344. 1573-4978 10.1007/s11033-021-06500-z 2.316 2021
14 Pharmacokinetic properties and anti-proliferative mechanisms of vanillin against acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Jurkat) cells. Sarkar MK, Kar A, Jayaraman A, Kar Mahapatra S*, Vadivel V. South African Journal of Botany 142 (2021) 82-87. 0254-6299 10.1016/j.sajb.2021.06.016 2.315 2021
15 Oral administration of eugenol oleate cures experimental visceral leishmaniasis through cytokines abundance. Charan Raja MR, Kar A, Srinivasan S, Chellappan D, Debnath J, Kar Mahapatra S*. Cytokine.145 (2021) 155301. 1043-4666 10.1016/j.cyto.2020.155301 3.861 2021
16 Production enhancement of an anticoagulant trypsin inhibitor from Oceanimonas sp. BPMS22 and its anti‑cancer activity. Harish BS, Charan Raja MR, Kar Mahapatra S*, Uppuluri KB*. International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics. 2021. 27, 197–208. 1573-3149 doi.org/10.1007/s10989-020-10078-8 1.931 2021
17 Lead Generation for Human Mitotic Kinesin Eg5 using Structure-based Virtual Screening and Validation by in vitro and Cell-based Assays. Makala H, Alexandar SP, Nagarajan D, Kar Mahapatra S, Ulaganathan V Curr Comput Aided Drug Des. 2021;17(6):759-772 1573-4099 10.2174/1573409916666200722141218 1.606 2021
18 Tannic acid alleviates experimental pulmonary fibrosis in mice by inhibiting inflammatory response and fibrotic process. 10. Rajasekar N, Sivanantham A, Kar A, Kar Mahapatra S, Ahirwar R, Thimmulappa RK, Paramasivam SG, Subbiah R. Inflammopharmacology. 2020 Oct;28(5):1301-1314. 1568-5608 10.1007/s10787-020-00707-5 4.473 2020
19 Oxidative stress mediated cytotoxicity in leukemia cells induced by active phyto-constituents isolated from traditional herbal drugs of West Bengal Sarkar MK, Kar Mahapatra S,** Vadivel V.* J Ethnopharmacol. 251 (2020) 112527. 0378-8741 10.1016/j.jep.2019.112527 4.36 2020
20 Tannic acid prevents macrophage-induced pro-fibrotic response in lung epithelial cells via suppressing TLR4-mediated macrophage polarization. Sivanantham A, Pattarayan D, Rajasekar N, Kannan A, Loganathan L, Bethunaickan R, Kar Mahapatra S, Palanichamy R, Muthusamy K, Rajasekaran S. Inflamm Res. 68(12):1011-1024. 1023-3830 10.1007/s00011-019-01282-4 4.575 2019
21 Genome‐wideanalysis revealsmiR‐3184‐5pandmiR‐181c‐3p as a critical regulator for adipocytes‐associated breast cancer. Rajarajan D, Selvarajan S, Charan Raja MR, Kar Mahapatra S, Kasiappan R. J Cellular Physiology. 34(10):17959-17974. 1097-4652 10.1002/jcp.28428 6.384 2019
22 Investigation of phytochemical constituents of anti-leukemic herbal drugs used by the traditional healers of Purulia, Birbhum and Bankura districts of West Bengal. Sarkar MK, Vadivel V, Charan Raja MR, Kar Mahapatra S* Nat Prod Res. 34(23): 3388-3393. 1478-6419 10.1080/14786419.2019.1566818. 2.861 2019
23 Tannic acid protects against experimental acute lung injury through down-regulation of TLR4 and MAPK Sivanantham A, Pattarayan D, Bethunaickan R, Kar A, Kar Mahapatra S, Thimmulappa RK, Palanichamy R, Rajasekaran S J Cellular Physiology. 234(5):6463-6476 1097-4652 10.1002/jcp.27383 6.384 2019
24 Potential anti-proliferative activity of AgNPs synthesized using M. longifolia in 4T1 cell line through ROS generation and cell membrane damage Sarkar MK, Vadivel V, Charan Raja MR, Kar Mahapatra S* J Photochem Photobiol B: Biology, 186: 160-168 1011-1344 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2018.07.014 6.252 2018
25 Eugenol derived immunomodulatory molecules against visceral leishmaniasis. Charan Raja MR, Velappan AB, Chellappan D, Debnath J,* Kar Mahapatra S,*. Eur J Med Chem., 139: 503-518. 0223-5234 10.1016/j.ejmech.2017.08.030 6.514 2017
26 ApAGP Fabricated Silver Nanoparticles Induce Amendment of Murine Macrophage Polarization. 19. Charan Raja MR, Vinod Kumar V, Varsha S, Sharmila S, Nivedha R, Roshni M, Subhashree R, Philip Anthony S, Kar Mahapatra S* J Mater Chem B, 5, 3511-3520. 2050-7518 10.1039/C6TB02095J 6.331 2017
27 Progressive Increase in Point Mutations Associates Chloroquine Resistance: Even After Withdrawal of Chloroquine use in India Das S, Tripathy S, Chattopadhayay S, Das B, Kar Mahapatra S, Hati AK, Roy S. Int J Parasitol–Drugs and Drug Resistance. 7(3):251-261. 2211-3207 10.1016/j.ijpddr.2017.06.002. 4.809 2017
28 Interaction of cadmium sulfide quantum dots with jacalin for specific recognition of cancer cells. Khan Behlol AA, Charan Raja MR, Kar Mahapatra S, Anbazhagan V J Luminescence, 182, 283–288 0022-2313 10.1016/j.jlumin.2016.10.045 3.599 2017
29 Attenuation of Mycobacterium species through direct and macrophage mediated pathway by unsymmetrical diaryl urea. Velappan AB, Charan Raja MR, Datta D, Tsai Y, Halloum I, Wan B, Kremer L, Gramajo H, Franzblau SG, Kar Mahapatra S,* Debnath J*. Eur J Med Chem., 125: 825-841. 0223-5234 10.1016/j.ejmech.2016.09.083 6.514 2017
30 Plant phenyl-propanoids conjugated silver nanoparticles from edible plant Suaeda maritima (L.) Dumort. inhibit proliferation of K562-human myeloid leukemia cells. Narendran R, Shankar S, Charan Raja MR, Brindha P, Kar Mahapatra S*, and Aravind S*. Artif Cells Nanomed Biotechnol; 45(7):1336-1342. 2169-1401 10.1080/21691401.2016.1236803 5.605 2017
31 Arene Ruthenium (II) Complexes with Chalcone, Aminoantipyrine and Aminopyrimidine Based Ligands: Synthesis, Structure and Preliminary Evaluation of Anti-leukemia Activity Pitchaimani J, Charan Raja MR, Sujatha S, Kar Mahapatra S,* Moon D,* Philip Anthony S* and Madhu V*. RSC Advances, 6, 90982-92. 2046-2069 10.1039/C6RA18504E 3.361 2016
32 Design, synthesis and in-vitro anti-leukemic evaluation of ferulic acid analogues as BCR-Abl inhibitors Narendran R, Shankar S, Charan Raja MR, Rao HMV, Subhashree R, Venkatasubramanian U, Brindha P, Kar Mahapatra S*, Aravind S*. RSC Advances, 6, 70480-4. 2046-2069 10.1039/C6RA10106B. 3.361 2016
33 Acetyl shikonin induces IL-12, nitric oxide and ROS to kill intracellular parasite Leishmania donovani in infected host. Charan Raja MR, Sujatha S, Shankar S, Narendran R, Aravind S*, Kar Mahapatra S*. RSC Advances, 6, 61777-61783. 2046-2069 10.1039/C6RA11510A 3.361 2016
34 Jacalin capped silver nanoparticles minimizes the dosage use of the anticancer drug, shikonin derivatives against human chronic myeloid leukemia Khan Behlol AA, Kar Mahapatra S, Charan Raja MR, Shankar S, Megarajan S, Narendran R, Dash SK, Haldar K, Roy S, Aravind S and Anbazhagan V RSC Advances, 6, 18980-18989 2046-2069 10.1039/C5RA27952F 3.361 2016
35 Toll-Like Receptor 2 Targeted Rectification of Impaired CD8+ T Cell Functions in Experimental Leishmania donovani Infection Reinstates Host Protection Bandyopadhyay S, Kar Mahapatra S, Paul Chowdhury B, Kumar Jha M, Das S, Halder K, Bhattacharyya Majumdar S, Saha B, Majumdar S. PLOS One., 10(11):e0142800. 1932-6203 10.1371/journal.pone.0142800 3.057 2015
36 Eugenol: A Versatile Phytomedicine. Charan Raja MR, Varsha S, Sharmila S, Kar Mahapatra S*. Int J Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sci. 7, 35-40. 0975-1491 0.54 2015
37 Self-assembled nano fibers of betulinic acid: A selective inducer for ROS/TNFalpha pathway mediated leukemic cell death Dash SK, Chattopadhyay S, Dash SS, Tripathy S, Das B, Kar Mahapatra S, Bag BG, Karmakar P, Roy S. Bioorg Chem., 63:85-100 1090-2120 10.1016/j.bioorg.2015.09.006 5.275 2015
38 Self-assembled betulinic acid augments immunomodulatory activity associates with IgG response Dash SK, Chattopadhyay S, Tripathy S, Dash SS, Das B, Mandal D, Kar Mahapatra S, Bag BG, Roy S Biomed Pharmacother.75:205-17 1950-6007 10.1016/j.biopha.2015.07.033 6.529 2015
39 Folate decorated delivery of self assembled betulinic acid nano fibers: A biocompatible anti-leukemic therapy Dash SK, Dash SS, Chattopadhyay S, Ghosh T, Tripathy S, Kar Mahapatra S, Bag BG, Das D, Roy S. RSC Advances. 5, 24144-24157 2046-2069 10.1039/C5RA01076D 3.84 2015
40 Cobalt oxide nanoparticles induced oxidative stress linked to activation of TNF-α/caspase-8/p38-MAPK signaling in human leukemia cells Chattopadhyay S, Dash SK, Tripathy S, Das B, Kar Mahapatra S, Pramanik P, Roy S J Appl Toxicol., 35(6):603-13. 1099-1263 10.1002/jat.3080 3.446 2015
41 Double mutation in pfmdr1 gene associates emergence of chloroquine resistant Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Eastern India. Das S, Kar Mahapatra S, Tripathy S, Chattopadhyay S, Dash SK, Mandal D, Das B, Hati AK, Roy S Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 58(10), 5909–15. 1098-6596 10.1128/AAC.02762-14 5.191 2014
42 Phytopharmacological approach of free radical scavenging and antioxidative potential of eugenol and Ocimum gratissimum Linn Kar Mahapatra S,* Roy S. Asian Pac J Trop Med., 7S1, S391-7 1995-7645 10.1016/S1995-7645(14)60264-9 1.772 2014
43 A prospective strategy to restore the tissue damage in malaria infection: Approach with chitosan-trypolyphosphate conjugated nanochloroquine in Swiss mice Tripathy S, Das S, Dash SK, Kar Mahapatra S, Chattopadhyay S, Majumder S, Roy S Eur J Pharmacol., 737, 11–21. 1879-0712 10.1016/j.ejphar.2014.04.030 4.432 2014
44 Chitosan modified cobalt oxide nanoparticles stimulate TNF-α mediated apoptosis in human leukemic cells. Chattopadhyay S, Dash SK, Kar Mahapatra S, Tripathy S, Ghosh T, Das B, Das D, Pramanik P, Roy S J. Biol Inorg Chem. 19, 399–414. 1432-1327 10.1007/s00775-013-1085-2 3.358 2014
45 A novel chitosan based antimalarial drug delivery against Plasmodium berghei infection Tripathy S, Kar Mahapatra S, Chattopadhyay S, Das S, Dash SK, Majumder S, Pramanik P, Roy S Acta Tropica, 128(3):494–503 1873-6254 10.1016/j.actatropica.2013.07.011 3.112 2013
46 Miltefosine triggers a strong proinflammatory cytokine response during visceral leishmaniasis: Role of TLR4 and TLR9 Mukherjee AK, Gupta G, Adhikari A, Majumder S, Kar Mahapatra S, Majumdar SB, Majumdar S Int Immunopharmacol. April 12(4): 565–572 1878-1705 10.1016/j.intimp.2012.02.002 4.932 2012
47 Gutkha chewing induces oxidative disturbances and cellular DNA damage in humans Chakraborty SP, Kar Mahapatra S, Roy S, Roy S. Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry (2):388–402 1029-0486 10.1080/02772248.2011.639942 1.437 2012
48 In vitro time dependent vancomycin resistant Staphylococcus aureus induced free radical generation and status of antioxidant enzymes in murine peritoneal macrophage. Chakraborty SP, Kar Mahapatra S, Roy S Toxicol Mechanism Method, Jan 22(1):9–22 1537-6524 10.3109/15376516.2011.583296 2.987 2012
49 Immunomodulatory role of Ocimum gratissimum and ascorbic acid against nicotine-induced murine peritoneal macrophages in vitro. Kar Mahapatra S, Chakraborty SP, Roy S. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. December, Volume 2011, Article ID 734319, 11 pages 1942-0994 10.1155/2011/734319 6.543 2011
50 TLR signaling mediated differential histone modification at IL-10 and IL-12 promoter region leads to functional impairments in Tumor Associated Macrophages Banerjee S, Halder K, Bose A, Bhattacharya P, Gupta G, Kar Mahapatra S, Das S, Chowdhury S, Majumdar SB, Majumdar S. Carcinogenesis, December 32(12):1789–1797. 1460-2180 10.1093/carcin/bgr208 5.702 2011
51 Prevalence of severe chloroquine resistance associates the point mutation in pfcrt and pfmdrI gene in eastern India Kar Mahapatra S, Chakraborty SP, Das S, Hati AK, Roy S. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease. Dec 1(4): 263-269 2222-1808 10.1016/S2222-1808(11)60062-5 1.32 2011
52 Internalization of Staphylococcus aureus in lymphocytes induces oxidative stress and DNA fragmentation: possible ameliorative role of nanoconjugated vancomycin. 45. Chakraborty SP, Kar Mahapatra S, Sahu SK, Das S, Tripathy S, Dash S, Pramanik P, Roy S. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. September, Volume 2011, Article ID 942123. 1942-0994 10.1155/2011/942123 6.543 2011
53 Alteration of immune functions and Th1/Th2 cytokines balance in nicotine-induced murine macrophages: Immunomodulatory role of eugenol and N-acetylcysteine. Kar Mahapatra S, Bhattacharjee S, Chakraborty SP, Majumdar S, Roy S. Int Immunopharmacol. April, 11(4):485–495 1878-1705 10.1016/j.intimp.2010.12.020 4.932 2011
54 Nanoconjugated vancomycin: new opportunities for the development of anti-VRSA agents Chakraborty SP, Sahu SK, Kar Mahapatra S, Santra S, Bal M, Roy S, Pramanik P. Nanotechnology, March 21:105103. 1361-6528 10.1088/0957-4484/21/10/105103 3.874 2010
55 Eugenol protects nicotine-induced superoxide mediated oxidative damage in murine peritoneal macrophages in vitro. Kar Mahapatra S, Chakraborty SP, Majumdar S, Bag BG, Roy S. European Journal of Pharmacology, 623(1-3):132–140. 1879-0712 10.1016/j.ejphar.2009.09.019 4.432 2009
56 Methanol extract of Ocimum gratissimum protects murine peritoneal macrophages from nicotine toxicity by decreasing free radical generation, lipid and protein damage, and enhances antioxidant protection. Kar Mahapatra S, Chakraborty SP, Das S, Roy S. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, September, 2(4):222–230. 1942-0994 10.4161/oxim.2.4.9000 6.543 2009
57 In vitro nicotine induced oxidative stress in mice peritoneal macrophages: a dose dependent approach. Kar Mahapatra S, Das S, Bhattacharjee S, Gautam N, Majumdar S, Roy S. Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods, Feb 19(2):100–108. 1537-6524 10.1080/15376510802255184 2.987 2009
58 Amelioratory effect of Andrographis paniculata Nees on liver, kidney, heart, lung and spleen during nicotine induced oxidative stress. Neogy S, Das S, Kar Mahapatra S, Mandal N, Roy S. Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, 25(3):321–328. 1382-6689 10.1016/j.etap.2007.10.034 4.860 2008
59 Oxidative stress in lymphocytes, neutrophils, and serum of oral cavity cancer patients: modulatory array of L-glutamine Das S, Kar Mahapatra S, Gautam N, Das A, Roy S. Supportive Care in Cancer, December 15 (12):1399–1405. 1433-7339 10.1007/s00520-007-0266-3 3.603 2007

National Publication
Sl no. Title Author Journal Name ISBN/ISSN Page No/Internet DOI Impact Factor Year
1 A brief report on eugenololeate is an oral immunomodulatory molecule against Visceral Leishmaniasis. Hazra R, Charan Raja M.R, Kar Mahapatra S. Indian Journal of Physiology and Allied Sciences 84–88 https://doi.org/10.55184/ijpas.v75i02.11 2023

PH. D. THESIS GUIDENCE
Sl no Scholar name Thesis Title Co Supervisor Status Complete in Year
1 Dr. Mamilla R. Charan Raja Eugenol-derived immunomodulatory molecule against experimental visceral leishmaniasis N/A 2020 Awarded
2 Dr. Amrita Kar Study of the anti-leishmanial immune response of eugenol oleate with amphotericin B and miltefosine in experimental visceral leishmaniasis N/A 2021 Awarded
3 Miss Sujatha S Isolation and characterization of biomolecules from agriculture waste product and its effect on macrophage polarization to treat visceral leishmaniasis N/A 2023 Awarded
4 Mr. Adityan J Bioprospecting of PPI from Oceanimonas Sp. BPMS22 and its role on macrophage repolarization in the treatment of Visceral Leishmaniasis. N/A 2023 Awarded
5 Mr. Arijeet Samanta Macrophage polarization during tuberculosis for the implementation of host directed therapy by a novel immunomodulator. N/A Ongoing

PROJECT WORK
Sl no Project title Worked as Funding Agency Amount in Rs. Duration in years Period Status
1 Bioprospecting of a protein protease inhibitor from an isolated marine bacterium Oceanimonas Sp. BPMS22 and its role on macrophage repolarization in the treatment of Visceral Leishmaniasis Principal Investigator DBT, Govt. of India 49.932 Lakh 3 2018-2021 Completed
2 Discovery and development of novel, long-acting anti-leishmanial drugs. Principal Investigator FNDR, India 65.63 Lakh 3 2017-2020 Completed
3 Study of anti-leishmanial synergic potential of miltefosine and CXCL10 Principal Investigator SERB-Young Scientist Scheme, Govt. of India 24 Lakh 3 2014-2017 Completed
4 Multicentric project: Comprehensive Tribal TB Management Program for Decentralized TB Care Services. Principal Investigator ICMR-Tb Consortia, Govt. of India 76.93 Lakh 2 2023-2025 Ongoing
5 Study of the synergic anti-leishmanial effect of eugenol oleate and amphotericin B through liposomal delivery. Principal Investigator ICMR Ad-hoc, Govt. of India 53.79 Lakhs 3 2023-2026 Ongoig
6 Study of macrophage repolarization to augment anti-leishmanial immune response by isolated glycoprotein from the nutshell of Arachis hypogea L. Principal Investigator SERB, Govt. of India 45.98 Lakh 3 2024-2027 Ongoing
7 In-vitro efficacy studies of NOVICULE-TA Principal Investigator TECH ATRIOCARE PRIVATE LIMITED 0.25 Lakh 1 2024-2025 Ongoing
8 Establishment of anti-obesity potentiality of new conjugated fatty acids isolated from marine Phasa fish oil (Setipinna phasa) on in vivo and in vitro model-A Mechanistic study Co-PI ICMR Ad-hoc, Govt. of India 43.79 Lakh 3 2022-2025 Ongoing

INVITED LECTURES
Sl no Title Organized by Venue Year
1 Visceral Leishmaniasis: Necessity of Macrophage repolarization SAVEETHA School of Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Engineering Webinar 2021
2 Eugenol Derived Immunomodulatory Molecules: A Future Prospect against Visceral Leishmaniasis International Conference On Antimicrobial Resistance, organized by CRID, SASTRA Deemed To Be University, Thanjavur SASTRA Deemed To Be University 2018
3 The promise of Eugenol-Oleate against Visceral Leishmaniasis through modulation of immune responses. CRS Bronze Medal Award Lecture In the One-Day Symposium: Science Beyond Boundary: Invention, Discovery, Innovation and Society “Rasayan 18”. Organized by Chirantan Rasayan Sanstha (CRS) Christ University, Bengaluru. January 29-30, 2024.
4 2. Anti-Leishmanial Immune Response of Eugenol-Oleate with Amphotericin B in Experimental Visceral Leishmaniasis. International Conference entitled “ Brain Healthcon-2023 “ on the theme " Translation Research for Sustainable Growth on Public Health care'. Dept. of Allied Health Sciences, Brainware University, Kolkata. 8th to 10th December 2023.
5 3. Eugenol oleate is an oral immunomodulatory molecule against visceral leishmaniasis. Santanu Kar Mahapatra. Dr. Siddhartha Debnath Memorial Oration Lecture, XXXIIIrd Annual Conference of the Physiological Society of India (PSI), the “XXXIIIrd PHYSICON 2022” “Research and Technological Advancement in Health Sciences and Sustainable Development” 3-5 Marc Department of Human Physiology, Vidyasagar University, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal. 3-5 March 2023
6 Marine BPMS22-PPI induced TLR-4 dependent macrophage M2 to M1 repolarization augment anti-leishmanial immune responses. Young Scientist Lecture, 5th Annual National Conference MCCCON-2024. Sponsored by SERB and DBT, Govt. of India. Midnapore City College, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India. 4th to 6th February 2024.
7 Promising role of Nut shell derived Protein in the treatment of Visceral Leishmaniasis. 4th Annual National Conference MCCCON-2023 on Food Informatics: Opportunities and Challenges, Sponsored by SERB and DBT, Govt. of India. Midnapore City College, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India. 4th to 6th February 2023.

MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED SOCIETY

  • Indian Society of Systems for Science and Engineering (ISSE) (LM05600).
  • Society of Biological Chemist (India) (2564).
  • Indian Science Congress Association (L12490).
  • The Physiological Society of India (PSI-LM867)

CONFERENCE / SEMINAR / WORKSHOP - ATTENDED/ORGANISED
Sl no Title Year Role Held at and Organiser Funding agency
1 National Webinar on “Online education & rural students: implications & It’s limitations” 2021 Participated Webinar N/A
2 International Webinar on “Current Trends in Neuroimmune Pharmacology” 2021 Participated Webinar N/A
3 Webinar on "mRNA Technology for Infectious Diseases: Therapeutic Applications and Vaccine Development" 2020 8. Participated Webinar by by ACS N/A
4 Webinar on “Harnessing the Tumor Immune Microenvironment” 2020 Participated Organized by Cell press N/A
5 Webinar on “Therapies and Vaccine Development for Emerging and Re-emerging Diseases” 2020 Participated Organized by Cell press N/A

AWARDS
Sl no Award name Awarded by Year
1 CRS Bronze Medal Award Chirantan Rasayan Sanstha (CRS) at Christ University, Bengaluru 2024
2 Dr. Siddhartha Debnath Memorial Oration, PSI 2022 The Physiological Society of India (PSI) 2022