Dr Kamalesh D Mumbrekar
Associate Professor
Department of Radiation Biology and Toxicology
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teaches theory/practical to BSc, MSc, PG diploma students
- Guides students (BSc/ MSc) in their project work
- Participates in ongoing research at the department by writing new grants and publishing the findings
- Class In-charge for III Year BSc Biotechnology
- Participates in institutional activities like workshops, science day, inspire program, refresher course etc.
- Radiation Safety Officer (RSO-1)
- Internal Auditor- ISO
Kamalesh D Mumbrekar is Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Biology & Toxicology at Manipal School of Life Sciences.
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SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Biology-1 (Theory) | BSc, I Semester |
| Biology-1 (Practical) | BSc, I Semester |
| Cell Biology-1 (Theory) | BSc, II Semester |
| Cell Biology-1 (Practical) | BSc, II Semester |
| Basics of Biotechnology (Theory) | BSc Biotechnology, I Semester |
| Molecular Biology (Practical) | BSc, III Semester |
| Project BSc | BSc, VI Semester |
| Project MSc | MSc, IV Semester |
| Radiobiology | First Year BSc MRT |
| Radiobiology | First Year MSc MRP |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Radiation Biology (Cellular and Molecular Analysis of Normal Tissue Toxicity Induced by Radiotherapy In Breast Cancer Patients) | Department of Radion Biology & Toxicology, School of Life Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal | 2015 |
| MPhil | Zoology | Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu | 2011 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division of Radiobiology & Toxicology, School of Life Sciences | Assistant Professor | October 2015 to present | |
| Division of Radiobiology & Toxicology, School of Life Sciences | Lecturer | 2008 - 2015 | |
| Division of Radiobiology & Toxicology, School of Life Sciences | Senior Research Fellow | 2007 - 2008 |
Radiation-induced gut dysbiosis and its effects on the brain Impact of microgravity and space radiation on the brain Long-term effect of low-dose radiation exposure on the brain Bacterial supplements in radiation protection- gut, brain
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Radiation biology, Toxicology
Area of Expertise
Cellular and molecular Radiobiology, DNA repair, Cellular and molecular Neurotoxicology
Area of Research
Low-dose radiation effects, Non-targeted radiation effects through the gut-brain axis, Space radiation biology, Radiation protection, Biodosimetry
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Life member of Indian Society for Radiation Biologists, India.
- Life member of Society for Radiation Research, India.
- Life member of Environmental Mutagen Society of India.
- Life member Indian Association for Radiation Protection.
Full Publications List
List of Students project
POST GRADUATE THESIS
2024
- Impact of Ionizing Radiation on DNA Methylation in the Brain Tissue of Mice
- Unveiling the Effects of Pelvic Irradiation on Apoptosis and Mitochondrial Integrity in the Brain via the Gut-Brain Axis
- Exploring the Mechanism of Gut Dysbiosis Induced Neuroinflammation
- Evaluating the Neuroprotective Potential of Taurine on Rotenone-induced Invitro Parkinson’s Disease Model
- Developing Spectroscopic Techniques to Classify the Radiation Exposed Samples for Radiation Biodosimetry Application
- Exploring the brain metabolomic changes in response to pesticide and its link with neurodegenerative diseases
2018
- Effect of Probiotic Treatment on Radiation-Induced Gut Damage in Mouse Model
- Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticle Induced Histological and Biochemical Changes in Mouse Model
2016
- Influence of SNPs in Genes Involved in DNA Repair Pathways on the Radiotherapy Induced Acute Skin Toxicity
2014
- Role of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in Breast Cancer Predisposition
2012
- Genetic polymorphisms and its role in radiotherapy induced acute skin reactions
2011
- Visualization and Counting of Damage-spots in Lymphocyte Nuclei from Fluorescence-Microscope-images
- Cellular and Molecular Evaluation of Normal Tissue Acute Skin Reaction Induced by Radiotherapy
2009
- 2D Fluorescent Image Analysis for Automation Approach to Quantifying DNA Damages using γ-H2AX
UNDERGRADUATE THESIS SUPERVISED
2024
- Effect of radiation on genes involved in neurodegenerative diseases and DNA repair in Brain Tissue
- Effect of low dose Malathion exposure on DNA Methylation related genes in Mice Brain
- Three-dimensional bioprinted tissue-engineered dermal construct for toxicological studies
- Impact of Microgravity on Genotoxicity of DNA Damaging Agents
- Mitigation of Radiation-Induced Gastrointestinal Damage and Inflammation Using Bacterial Supplementation
- Does pelvic radiation induce changes in neuronal cell maturation in the dentate gyrus region of a rat model?
- Neuroinflammatory potential of organophosphate pesticides (malathion) in mouse
- Understanding the mechanism of genotoxicity induced by Malathion in glial cells
- The Effect of Antibiotics on the Gut-Brain Axis in rat model
- Investigating The Effects of Malathion on Mitochondria in Neuroglial Cells
- Understanding the Effect of Environmental Neurotoxicants on the Genes Involved in Neuronal Survival and Plasticity
- To Understand the effect of Pesticides on Brain Metabolites in Mouse Model
2019
- Mitigation of Cisplatin Induced Cognitive Impairments by Naringenin
- Role of Naringinin in Mitigating the Cisplatin Induced Organ Toxicity in Mouse Model
2018
- Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticle Exposure and Structural Changes in the Hippocampal Neuron -Preclinical Study