UZMA NOOR SHAH

Dynamic biotechnology scientist and educator with a robust background in teaching and research, specializing in molecular biology and CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing. Proven track record as Principal Investigator, successfully securing VGST–ECRA external research funding of ₹10 lakh to advance the functional genomics of disease susceptibility genes in rice. Committed to advancing scientific knowledge and mentoring the next generation of researchers.

• Uzma NoorShah, B Nayanaand K C Sandeep.The Microbiome- NeurodegenerationNexus in Multiple Sclerosis.AJ Journal of Medical Sciences(2025).Vol.2 (2), Pages 52-59.
• ZH TawfeeqAhmed, PrabhakarSingh, RaghavShankar, SrivanKumar, Debasmita Sarkar, Uzma NoorShah, SaqibHassan.Unleashing the nutritional power of sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and hemp seeds. Superfoods, Exploring Nutrition and Health Benefits (2026). Pages 99-128. Academic Press, ISBN 978-0-443-33488-7
• Uzma NoorShah, Nayana Borahand SandeepKumar C. Molecular Mimicry and NeurodegenerativeDisorders. Insearch Journal of Science and Technology (2025). Vol1(1): Pages: 1-13.
• Uzma NoorShah, Nayana Borah, JayashreeV.H, Siddhi Premjeet, SomiparnaGope.CRISPR: A Revolution of Genome Editing Technologyin Proceeding of International Conference on Nurturing Sustainability through Innovations in Science and Technology for Global Welfare (ICONS-2024).
• Uzma NoorShah, Nayana Borah, SandeepKumar C and JayashreeV.H. Biotechnological interventions in Horticulture.GIS and Novel Technological Interventions in Sustainable Horticulture(May, 2024).Pp.70 -104. CRP Press, Taylor & Francis Group, ISBN 9781032353241.
• Syed Zameer Hussain, Rumaisa Gaffar, Bazila Naseer, Tahiya Qadri, Uzma NoorShah, MonicaReshi. Effectof seven non-conventional starch rich sources on physicochemical and sensory characteristics of extruded snacks. Italian Journal of Food Science (2022). Vol 34 (4): 44–56. ISSN 1120-1770 online, DOI 10.15586/ijfs.v34i4.2253
• Aadil Gulzar, Sabba Yaqoob, Uzma NoorShah. Ecological Study of Sonamarg: With Special Reference to the Ichthyofaunaof River Sindh in Kashmir Himalaya.Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences (2022). Vol1(11):47.
• Uzma NoorShah, S.Gnanasekaran, S.Mondal, JJ Reddy, S Nandi, PSP Gupta, DN Das. RNAifor livestock improvement. Advances in Animal Genomics (2021)
• Uzma NoorShah, J.I.Mir, N.Ahmed, Khalid.M.Fazili. Genetic Diversity Analysis of Walnut (JuglansregiaL.) from Kashmir valley using RAPD and ISSR markers.Agrotechology(2019).
• Uzma NoorShah, J.I.Mir, N.Ahmed, SumiraJan, Khalid.M. Fazili.Bioefficacy potential of different genotypes of Walnut (Juglans regiaL.).JournalofFoodScienceandTechnology (2017).
• Uzma NoorShah, J.I.Mir, N.Ahmed, A.Zaid, S.Jan, K.M.Fazili, S.H.Wani. Biotechniques for improvement of qualitative and quantitative traits in walnut (Juglans regia). Advances in Horticultural Science (2017).
• Uzma NoorShah, J.I.Mir, N.Ahmed, Khalid.M.Fazili. Assessment of germplasm diversity and genetic relationships among Walnut (Juglans regiaL.) genotypes through microsatellitesmarkers. Journal of the Saudi SocietyofAgriculturalSciences(2016).

• Asha, Rajeev, Centre Director, School of Sciences, ashaarajiv@gmail.com, +91-9880624363, Jain University, JC Road, Bangalore, India
• Khalid, Majid Fazili, Head of the Department, Biotechnology, fazili@kashmiruniversity.ac.in, +91-9419003881, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Qualified Joint CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET/JRF) for Lecturership in June, 2012 and secured 70/644 rank in the subject Life Sciences conducted by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Awarded Certificate of Distinction for achieving overall 9th position in M.Sc Biotechnology in Panjab University Exams in 2010., Awarded Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) by CSIR-UGC, New Delhi, India from Dec. 2014 to Nov. 2017., Awarded Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) by CSIR-UG, New Delhi, India from Dec. 2012 to Dec. 2014.