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NILANJANA DEB

Researcher
Adra,WB
NILANJANA DEB

Summary

Pharmacology professional with over 11 years of experience in research and academia, specializing in healthcare data analysis and problem-solving. Proven track record in writing and presenting scientific topics to diverse audiences. Proficient in utilizing advanced biomedical technologies to drive research initiatives. Committed to continuous learning and professional development in a challenging healthcare environment.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
3
Certification
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Home
Adra

Personal Sabbatical
08.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Resigned from fulfilling role to provide 24/7 homecare for ailing spouse.
  • Attended webinars and certification courses by reputed universities and companies.
  • Grew my planning, management, multitasking and trouble shooting skills, developed patience and gratitude.
  • Rescued and fostered stray dogs.

NSHM School of Health Sciences, NSHM Knowledge Campus
Kolkata

Assistant Professor of Pharmacology
08.2022 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Guided students effectively in Research Methodology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Biochemistry to B. Pharm and M. Pharm students per semester, ensuring comprehensive understanding of subject matter.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects.
  • Involved in student promotion, academic, advertisement, recruitment, curriculum design and renewal committees.
  • Used online learning tools to conduct virtual lectures and communicate with students.
  • Kept abreast of advances in pedagogy, developed and delivered appropriate curriculum to meet course objectives.

CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
Kolkata

Senior Research Fellow- ICMR
01.2016 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Elucidated role & regulation of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in tumor development in regard to collagen synthesis and apoptosis.
  • Understanding the biochemistry behind the mechanism of wound healing, gastric inflammation, gastric ulcers, cancers.
  • Wrote and published peer-reviewed articles concerning findings.
  • Mentored junior research fellows providing support and guidance in their learning journey.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary fellow researchers to improve collective knowledge of Pharmacology, Toxicology and basic biological sciences.

CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
Kolkata

Senior Research Fellow- DRDO
12.2015 - 04.2016

Job overview

  • Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address defined biological problems.
  • Studied anticancer, anti- inflammatory, anti- ulcer activities using in vitro and in vivo murine models.
  • Maintained accurate records of research findings and provided statistical analysis and interpretation of data.
  • Drafted manuscripts and presented findings at scientific conferences.

Gupta College of Technological Sciences, WBUT
Asansol

Assistant Professor of Pharmacology
09.2012 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Assisted in implementing, evaluating and revising the curriculum periodically.
  • Maintained excellent communication channels with students to identify and help students who may be struggling.
  • Helped students to develop essential communication, problem solving skills through comprehensive exams that test their knowledge at higher levels of blooms taxonomy.

Education

West Bengal University of Technology
West Bengal

M. Pharm
05.2012

West Bengal University of Technology
West Bengal

B. Pharm
05.2010

Jadavpur University
Jadavpur, Kolkata

Ph.D. from Pharmaceutical Technology
04.2017 - 03.2023

Skills

  • Team building
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Literature review and research assistance
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Data management fundamentals
  • Project management
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Basic clinical research coordination
  • Introductory regulatory compliance
  • MS PowerPoint, Excel, Teams
  • GCP

Affiliations

  • Indian Society of Hematology and Blood transfusion, Life Member, 2012, Present
  • Indian Science Congress Association, Life Member, 2012, Present

Certification

Registered Pharmacist, West Bengal Pharmacy Council, 2010

GCP certification - NIDA Clinical Trials Network, May 2025

Clinical Trials certification- Novartis, May 2025

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

HybridOn-Site

Languages

Bengali
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Personal Sabbatical

Home
08.2023 - Current

Assistant Professor of Pharmacology

NSHM School of Health Sciences, NSHM Knowledge Campus
08.2022 - 07.2023

Jadavpur University

Ph.D. from Pharmaceutical Technology
04.2017 - 03.2023

Senior Research Fellow- ICMR

CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
01.2016 - 03.2022

Senior Research Fellow- DRDO

CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
12.2015 - 04.2016

Assistant Professor of Pharmacology

Gupta College of Technological Sciences, WBUT
09.2012 - 12.2015

West Bengal University of Technology

M. Pharm

West Bengal University of Technology

B. Pharm

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