Department of Zoology

Name: Dr. Kavya K
Associate Professor

Area: Molecular Biology, Genetics and Cancer biology
Affiliation: Department of Zoology
Qualification: M.Sc, Ph.D., K-SET and GATE
Teaching Experience: 3.6 Years
E-mail id: kavyajanu88@gmail.com
Professional Qualification
Programme Institution/University Year of Passing
M.Sc. Bangalore University 2010
PhD Bangalore university 2019


Publications

(1) Journals:


Title Name of Journal, Volume No., Issue No. Page nos ISSN/ISBN No Year
Differential expression of AP-1 transcription factors in human prostate LNCaP and PC-3 cells: role of Fra-1 in transition to CRPC status” Mol Cell Biochem (2017), doi:10.1007/s11010-017-3012-2 ISSN: 0300-8177 2017
“Midostaurin inhibits hormone-refractory prostate cancer PC-3 cells by modulating nPKCs and AP-1 transcription factors and their target genes involved in cell cycle”.. Front. Biol. (2017).12(6):421-429. doi.org/10.1007/s11515-017-1475-x ISSN 1674- 7984 2017
“Protein kinases orchestrate cell cycle regulators in differentiating BeWo choriocarcinoma cells”. Mol Cell Biochem (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11010-018-3407-8 ISSN: 0300-8177 2019
“Dexamethasone inhibits inflammatory response via down regulation of AP-1 Gene (2017) 645:85-94. doi.org/10.1016/j.gene.2017.12.024 ISSN:0378 -1119 2018
transcription factor in human lung epithelial cells”. “Aqueous areca nut extract induces oxidative stress in human lung epithelial A549 cells: Probable role of p21 in inducing cell death”. Gene Reports (2016). (6). 103- 111.doi.org/10.1016/j.genrep.2016.12.008 ISSN, 24520144 2016
“Interplay of nuclear receptors (ER, PR and GR) and their steroid hormones in MCF-7 cells”. Mol Cell Biochem (2016) 422: 109. doi:10.1007/s11010-016-2810-2 ISSN: 0300-8177 2016
“Cadmium Induces Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis in Lung Epithelial Cells”. Toxicol Mech Methods (2016), doi/abs/10.1080/15376516.2016.1223240 ISSN: 1537-6516 2016
“Biosorption of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solution using chemically modified Spirulina platensis algal biomass: an ecofriendly approach”. Desal Water Treat (2015) doi: 10.1080/19443994.2015.1019370 ISSN:194 4-3994 2015
“Evaluation of antibacterial activity of Lavandula stoechas L. essential oil” Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops(2013) Vol. 22 (2): 188–193 ISSN 0971- 3328 2013
“Mass multiplication of Baliospermum montanum through indirect regeneration” J. CYTOL. GENET. (2013) VOL. 14 (NS):63-70 ISSN 0253- 7605 2013
Conferences/Seminars Presented
Name of the Conference Organiser Level Month/Year
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LIFE, CHEMICAL, AND HEALTH SCIENCES. Department of Life Sciences, Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce (RCASC) in collaboration with KSTA and Department of IT and BT, GoK. International December, 2019
National conference on Secondary metabolites of endophytic fungi/medicinal plants and their anticancer properties, Organized by UGC- SAP Dept. of Microbiology and Biotechnology Bangalore University, Bengaluru. National March,2015
Symposium on Healthy Lifestyle and Human Welfare - 2014 Organized by UGC- CPEPA Department of Zoology, Bangalore University, Bengaluru. National November 2014
National Conference on Development Biology Organized by Department of Botany, Bangalore University, Bengaluru National September 2010
Conferences/Seminars Attended

Attended 12 Conferences / Seminars / FDP / workshops / Trainings all together at National and International Level.

Webinar organized
Name of the Webinar Organiser Level Month/Year
Drug Discovery: Probable approaches In combating COVID-19 Dr. Kavya K Assistant professor Department of Zoology SJC, Bengaluru National Level August 2020
Achievements (NET, SLET, KSET)
Name of the achievement Description Organisation Month/Year
K-SET Karnataka State Eligibility test for lectureship Jointly organized by University Grants commission (UGC) and University of Mysore December 2013
GATE Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering Jointly organized by MHRD and IIT, Bombay March 2013
Other achievements

● Won Best Poster presentation in National conference on Secondary metabolites of endophytic fungi/medicinal plants and their anticancer properties, March, 2015. Organized by UGC-SAP Dept. of Microbiology and Biotechnology Bangalore University, Bengaluru.

● Secured 3 rd Rank in M.Sc., Molecular Biology by Bangalore University, Bengaluru.

● Won 1 st Prize on Poster presentation in National Conference on Development Biology, September-2010. Organized by Department of Botany, Bangalore University, Bengaluru.

● Received “Merit of Excellence ”Certificate at State Level Science Exhibition Competition for Degree College Students “Main Theme-Science for Everyone” at K.L.E Society’s S. Nijalingappa College, Bangalore on April-2008.

● Won 3 rd Placeat Bangalore Degree Zonal Level Science Exhibition held at MLA College on February-2008.