ANSHUL, Ph.D
FARIDKOT
Summary
Dedicated researcher with hands-on experience and record of accomplishment in the discipline. Self-motivated and hardworking professional with a methodical and detail-oriented approach.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Research Fellow
ICMR (Direct SRF), Department of Biophysics
Chandigarh
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Developed and implemented research protocols to assess the efficacy of human defensin against drug-resistant colon cancer cells.
- Prepared grant applications and managed budgets related to research projects.
- Presented findings at national conferences and published scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals.
- Supervised junior research fellows and provided guidance on project management techniques.
- Collaborated with other researchers to design studies that explored various aspects of my work.
- Coordinated collaboration between multiple departments outside the university setting to ensure successful completion of research objectives.
- Performed laboratory experiments using cell culture techniques, RT-PCR, miRNA expression studies, in vivo studies .
- Advised graduate students on thesis topics related to biomedical sciences or public health.
- Maintained records of research progress including experimental notes, lab reports, manuscripts, or presentations prepared by team members.
Research Fellow
Under DST SERB funded project in Department of Biophysics
Chandigarh
06.2016 - 03.2019
- Conducted project research involving in vivo studies with animal models, performed comprehensive data analysis using SPSS, Prism, and Image Lab, and prepared reports and presentations highlighting the study's key findings.
- Maintained detailed records of all aspects of research studies in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices guidelines.
- Presented findings from studies at conferences and symposiums.
Education
Ph.D. - Biophysics (Peptide Therapeutics, Colon Cancer)
Panjab University
Chandigarh10-2024
Master of Science - Biophysics (Biomedical Sciences)
Panjab University
Chandigarh06-2014
Bachelor of Science - Biophysics (Biomedical Sciences)
Panjab University
Chandigarh06-2012
Skills
- Effective project management
- Documentation skills
- Grant-writing expertise
- Research documentation
- Quantitative Analysis
- Lab experiment coordination
- Scientific Writing
- Hands-on experience in RT-PCR, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, cell culture, and animal disease models, including colon, skin, and breast cancer, lung infection, infected skin wounds, and diabetes
- Experienced in miRNA expression analysis, electrophoresis, cellular staining, flow cytometry, tissue histopathology, and sample preparation for electron microscopy
Affiliations
- National and state level Volleyball player
- Participated in extra-curricular activities at the University level
- Actively participated in various International and National conferences, symposiums, and workshops.
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Punjabi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Accomplishments
- Awarded first in oral presentation at an International Conference on Advances in Biosciences and Biotechnology.
- Awarded first in chess tournament at departmental level
Publications
- Anshul Panjeta , Khushpreet Kaur, Rinkle Sharma, Indu Verma, Simran Preet*. Human intestinal defensin 5 ameliorates the sensitization of colonic cancer cells to 5-fluorouracil. Archives of medical research. 2024; 55(2):102966 (I.F: 7.7).
- Anshul Panjeta, Simran Preet. Anticancer potential of human intestinal defensin 5 against 1, 2-dimethylhydrazine dihydrochloride induced colon cancer: a therapeutic approach. Peptides. 2020; 126:170263 (I.F: 3.75).
- Simran Preet, Shivani Sharma, Anshul Panjeta, Jasleen Kaur, Abdulrahman Alshammari, Metab Alharbi, Saud Almawash. Accelerated wound healing potential of nisin in streptozotocin induced diabetes mellitus in wistar rats. International journal of peptide research and therapeutics. 2022; 28(5):147 (I.F: 2.0).
- Lokesh Kaushik, Shubham Srivastava, Anshul Panjeta , Dasharath Chaudhari, Rohan Ghadi, Kaushik Kuche, Ruchi Malik, Simran Preet , Sanyog Jain, Kaisar Raza. Exploration of docetaxel palmitate and its solid lipid nanoparticles as a novel option for alleviating the rising concern of multi-drug resistance. International journal of pharmaceutics. 2020; 578:119088 (I.F: 5.8).
- Naagrani Thotakura, Anshul Panjeta, Poonam Negi, Simran Preet, Kaisar Raza*. Doxorubicin-loaded mixed micelles for the effective management of skin carcinoma: in vivo anti-tumor activity and biodistribution studies. AAPS PharmSciTech. 2021; 22:1-2 (I.F: 4.02).
- Simran Preet*, Sanjay Bharati, Anshul Panjeta, Rupinder Tewari, Praveen Rishi. Effect of nisin and doxorubicin on DMBA-induced skin carcinogenesis—a possible adjunct therapy. Tumor biology. 2015; 36:8301-8 (I.F: 3.6).
- Anshul Panjeta, Simran Preet *. Anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative and anti-angiogenesis potential of human intestinal defensin-5: A potential multifaceted peptide. 2024 (Communicated)
- Simran Preet; Jasleen Kaur; Anshul Panjeta; Shreya Dogra. Evaluation of combinatorial efficacy of nisin and lactoferrin against Pseudomonas aeruginosainduced experimental pulmonary infection model". Indian Journal of Microbiology. 2024 (Communicated).
- Simran Preet, Palak Sidana, Anshul Panjeta, Shamli Agnihotri. Alleviation of Staphylococcus aureus biofilms by nisin coated tracheal tubes: A preventive study. Journal of Hospital Infections. 2024. (Communicated)
Conferences, Workshops, Symposiums and Training Programs
•Poster presentation at two day International Conference on “Recent Trends in Biomolecules and Therapeutics: Promoting Health and Clinical Research”(RTBT-2023) at Panjab University.
•Poster presentation at the 5th International Conference on “Nutraceuticals and Chronic Diseases” (INCD-2022) at University of Delhi.
•Participated in 7 days DST funded training program on “Application of advanced analytical instruments in agriculture” (17th May-24th May 2022) at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana.
•Awarded Direct Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) funded by ICMR, Delhi (Feb, 2021- Feb, 2023).
•Awarded 1st prize in oral presentation at the International Conference on Advances in Biosciences and Biotechnology entitled "OMICS in Human Health and Disease" (ICABB-2020) at Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida.
•Participation in 7 days DST funded training program on “Advanced trends in Biomedical Sciences: Research and skill development” at Panjab University.
•Poster presentation in MICROCON and Punjab Startup Fest 2019, National Conference on Microbial Biotechnology with the core theme of “Creating an Impact through Biotechnology products” at Panjab University.
•Participated in 13th CHASCON 2019, National Conference on “Science and Technology for New India” at Panjab University in collaboration with CRIKC.
•Participated in International course (2019) on “Chemistry of Peptides and Proteins” coordinated by Prof. Hironobu Hoju, Institute of Protein Research, Osaka University, Japan and held at Department of Chemistry, Panjab University.
•Participated in International workshop entitled “Peptide and Nanotechnological Approaches for Novel theranostics” (2019) conducted under SPARC (MHRD) in collaboration with Osaka University, Japan.
•Poster presentation at the 11th CHASCON 2017, National Conference on “Advancing Sustainable Development through Science, Technology and Innovation” held at Panjab University.
•Attended and Participated in annual symposium entitled “Biophysics of Molecules, Cells and Organs: Form, Functions and More… (2017) of the Indian Biophysical Society held at IISER Mohali, India.
•Poster presentation in the national conference on “Role of Biophysics in Academia and Industry” (2017) held at Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
•Poster presentation at international conference (MICROCON 2017) entitled “ Microbes for the Sustainable Development” held at Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
•Participation in 2 day workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and Regulatory Perspective for Pharma & Biotech Sectors” (2017) held at Panjab University, Chandigarh.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Research Fellow
ICMR (Direct SRF), Department of Biophysics
02.2021 - 02.2023
Research Fellow
Under DST SERB funded project in Department of Biophysics
06.2016 - 03.2019
Ph.D. - Biophysics (Peptide Therapeutics, Colon Cancer)
Panjab University
Master of Science - Biophysics (Biomedical Sciences)
Panjab University
Bachelor of Science - Biophysics (Biomedical Sciences)
Panjab University
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