CHITRA SOM R S

Assistant professor in Biology with a passion for cultivating an engaging learning environment, employing innovative teaching methods, and fostering critical thinking skills in students. Possessing extensive experience in designing and delivering undergraduate and graduate-level courses in various biological disciplines. Committed to advancing scientific knowledge through impactful research in areas such as stemcell biology, clinical studies, marine ecology, with a track record of publications.

• Research Guide under Kerala University
• Asian Council of Science Editors
• International Science Writers Association
• Society for Neuroscience
• Society of Marine Biologists

• Assistant Professor, NSS Colleges (Affiliated to University of Kerala), Kerala, India
• Consultant Scientist, Cell Space Research Foundation, Bengaluru, India

• Cell Space Research Foundation, Consultant Scientist, Bengaluru, India, July 2016 till March 2018, Lead researcher responsible for protocol design and development of ‘Stem cells as immunomodulators in glioma therapeutics. Scientist In-charge of Tumor tissue repository. Dissemination of patient derived glioma tumor tissues for research purposes.
• Department of Neuro-surgery, Manipal Hospitals, Medical Monitor, Bengaluru, India, November 2012 – December 2013, Intra OP and ICU monitoring of patient adverse events. Preparing manuscripts for external publications in Neuro-surgery including case reports and case series. Preparing protocols for new surgical methods by liaising with lead surgeons.

• Venkataramana N. K, Chitra, Som R.S, Current Status of Stem Cell Therapy for Adult Stroke: A Review, Journal of Cerebro Vascular Sciences, 5, 30-34, 2017
• Dr. Anitha S Pillai, Dr. Chitra Som RS, Incidence, diagnosis and management of ectopic pregnancies: A review, Int J Clin Obstet Gynaecol, 4, 5, 220-223, 2020

• Dr. Anitha S Pillai, Dr. Chitra Som R.S, Luteoma in ovarian ectopic pregnancy, Int J Clin Obstet Gynaecol, 5, 2, 10-12, 2021, https://doi.org/10.33545/gynae.2021.v5.i2a.856
• Chitra Som, R.S.and Neelam K. Venkataramana, Evaluation of efficacy and regenerative potential of Wharton’s jelly and bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells in diabetic rats, J Pre Clin Clin Res, 12, 1, 30-35, 2018
• Chitra Som, R.S. Pillai, P., Lekshmi, S. and Radhakrishnan, C.K., Anticancer effect of Polyunsaturated fatty acid extract from Sardine fishes on human cancer cell lines, Indian Journal Geo-Marine Sciences, 46, 02, 290-294, 2017
• Chitra Som, R.S. and Rudrappa, S., A case report of eosinophilic granuloma in axis (C2) vertebra causing spinal cord compression, Indian J Case Reports, 3, 4, 244-246, 2017
• Chitra Som, R.S. and Rudrappa, S., Sylvian Fissure Chordoid Meningioma in an Adult patient, Research and Reviews: Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 3, 3, 23-26, 2014
• Chitra Som, R.S. and Rudrappa, S., ESBL E.coli related Discitis and Endotoxemia: as unusual presentation, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 3, 5, 640-643, 2014
• Chitra Som, R.S. Raji, L. and Radhakrishnan, C.K., Hypolipidimic and anti-diabetic effects of pufa extracts from Sardinella longiceps and Sardinella fimbriata on alloxan induced diabetic mice, Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 7, 3, 76-82, 2014
• Chitra Som, R.S. and Radhakrishnan, C.K., Seasonal variations of fattyacid composition of Sardinella longiceps and Sardinella fimbriata, Indian Journal Geo- Marine Sciences, 42, 2, 206-210, 2013
• Chitra Som, R.S. and Radhakrishnan, C.K., Antibacterial activities of polyunsaturated fatty acid extracts from Sardinella longiceps and Sardinella fimbriata, Indian Journal Geo-Marine Sciences, 40, 5, 710-716, 2011

• Postdoctoral Fellow, Advanced Neurosciences Allies, Prof. Geetha Bali, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, 2017-2018, Expression of islet cell related proteins by naive Human Perinephric Fat – Mesenchymal Stem Cells (hPNF-MSCs) Assessed the ability of human perinephric fat derived mesenchymal cells (PNF-MSCs) to differentiate into functional islet cells in vitro. Human PNF-MSCs were isolated, expanded in vitro for subsequent passages whilst retaining its immunophenotype and allowed sequential exposure of various inducing agents and growth factors The spindle shaped undifferentiated hPNF-MSCs were observed for their change in morphology to triangular in shape and formation of Islet like clusters and expression of pancreatic cell markers.
• Research Fellow, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Prof. C. K. Radhakrishnan, Kochi, Kerala, India, 2004-2010, Bioactivity Profile of Polyunsaturated Fatty acids from Marine Species, specializing in Marine Pharmacognosy Investigated bio-chemical and bio-medical characteristics of PUFA extracts from marine fish species. Polyunsaturated fatty acids extracted from two different species were subjected to analysis of, EPA and DHA contents and assessed the seasonal fluctuations for each species. The extracts were then evaluated for their inhibitory effects on different strains of pathogenic bacteria, in vivo diabetic studies on mice models and in vitro cytotoxic studies on cancer cell lines MCF-7 & DU -145.

• Date of Birth: 05/30/82
• Gender: Female
• Nationality: Indian
• Marital Status: Married

• Dr. N. K Venkataramana, Consultant Neurosurgeon & Chairman, Advanced Neurosciences Allies ANSA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, 560, 9th ‘A’ Main, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560 038, drnkvr@gmail.com, +91 9845030906
• Prof. Dr. Geetha Bali, Ph.D, Vice Chancellor, Karnataka State Women's University (Rtd) Chief Scientific Officer, 560, 9th ‘A’ Main, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560 038, geetha.bali@gmail.com, +91 9845062695
• Dr. C.K Radhakrishnan, Professor Emeritus, Department of Marine biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry School of Marine Sciences, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi, Kerala, 682 016, babyck72@gmail.com, +91 9895522163