LEEMA GEORGE

Experienced biotechnology educator with a proven track record of three years in teaching, specializing in molecular biology and genetics. Adept at delivering engaging and informative lessons, fostering a dynamic learning environment. Backed by a year of research experience, I bring practical insights to the classroom, emphasizing the application of biotechnological concepts. Committed to cultivating the next generation of biotechnologists through effective teaching and bridging theory with hands-on research.

• Leema George, Tamizhselvi Ramasamy, Sirajudeen KNS, Venkatraman Manickam LPS- induced apoptosis is partially mediated by hydrogen sulphide in RAW 264.7 Murine Macrophages. Immunological Investigation 2019 Jan 28:1-15
• George L, Tamizhselvi. (2018). Protective Effect of Scopoletin Against Cerulein- Induced Acute Pancreatitis and Associated Lung Injury in Mice. Pancreas May/Jun; 47(5):577- 585.
• Mundekkad Deepa, Leema George, Bhavapriya, Chidambaram Ramalingam (2017). Induction of Apoptosis in HCT-15 and A549 Cell Lines by the Extracts of Excoecaria agallocha L. by the Downregulation of Ornithine Decarboxylase. Brazilian archives of biology and technology (DOI: 10.1590/1678-4324-2017160252)
• George, L., Ramasamy, T., Manickam, V., Iyer, S. K., & Radhakrishnan, V. (2016). Novel phenanthridine (PHE-4i) derivative inhibits carrageenan-induced rat hind paw oedema through suppression of hydrogen sulfide. Inflammopharmacology 24(4), 173- 180.
• Hussain, S., Tamizhselvi, R., George, L., & Manickam, V. (2016). Assessment of the role of noni (morinda citrifolia) juice for inducing osteoblast differentiation in isolated rat bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells. International journal of stem cells, 9(2), 221.
• R. Bhavapriya, Leema George, R. Vidya, M. Venkatraman, R. Tamizhselvi and K. I. Sathiyanarayanan. (2015) Antimicrobial assay on synthetic phenanthridine derivatives. Journal of Indian Chemical society 92(6):854-856
• George, L., Rajendran, B., Manickam, V., Ragothaman, A., Sirajudeen, K., & Tamizhselvi, R. (2014). Psidium guajava leaf extract modulates cytokine expression in lipopolysaccharide-activated primary mouse neutrophils thereby inhibiting NF-κB activity. International Journal of Biological & Pharmaceutical Research. 5(11), 870-875

Manickam, V., George, L., Tanny, A., Lochana, R., Velusamy, R. K., Kumar, M. M., & Tamizhselvi, R. (2018). Methods and Protocols for In Vitro Animal Nanotoxicity Evaluation: A Detailed Review. Nanotoxicology: Toxicity Evaluation, Risk Assessment and Management, 285.

• Immunology: Fundamentals of Immunology, Cells and Organs of The Immune System, Antigens and Antibodies, Innate Immunity and Adaptive Immunity
• Molecular Biology: DNA Replication, Transcription, Translation, Regulation of Gene Expression
• Cell Biology: Cell as basic unit of life, Chromosomes and Cell Cycle
• Developmental Biology : Plant Development and Animal Development
• Animal Biotechnology: 2D and 3D cell culture

• Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, National Eligibility Test (CSIR NET): All India Rank - 31
• Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) (2013): All India Rank (AIR)-867, Percentile 93
• TOEFL (2012)-score 95
• Recognized reviewer of the journal “GENE” (ELSEVIER)

• University 7th Rank for Bachelor’s Examination VIT Research Award (2016)