AUSAF AHMAD
Amity University
Research areas: Neuroscience · Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience · Stress Responses and Cortisol · Alzheimer's disease research and treatments · Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants
0000-0002-1026-497X
About
Dr. Ausaf Ahmad is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP), Lucknow Campus. He holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. in Biochemistry from the Department of Biochemistry, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh. He completed his doctoral research at the CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow, and was awarded a Ph.D. in Biochemistry (Life Sciences) by AMU in 2011.
Dr. Ahmad brings over 15 years of academic and research experience in the domains of Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, and Neuropharmacology. His research interests center around stress biology, neurochemistry, and the pharmacological evaluation of medicinal plants, with a specific emphasis on identifying molecular targets and lead compounds for therapeutic applications under stress-related conditions.
He joined Amity University in 2010, where he has been actively involved in teaching and research, particularly in the areas of Immunology and Biochemistry. Dr. Ahmad has authored more than 65 peer-reviewed research publications in reputed national and international journals, and has contributed to one international reference book. His current h-index is 24, with over 1300 citations, reflecting the impact of his scientific contributions.
In addition to his research and teaching responsibilities, Dr. Ahmad serves as a reviewer and editorial board member for several international scientific journals. He also plays a proactive role in various academic and institutional activities, including university examinations, research initiatives, convocation ceremonies, student placements, cultural events, and sports activities.
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Amity University Assistant Professor-III2010 - Present
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Publications (38)
- Association of ApoE Gene Polymorphisms With Circulating Biomarkers, Oxidative Stress, and Physiological Markers in Early- and Late-onset Depression in Older Adults: A Case-control Study Save
- Multi-Omics and Machine Learning Integration Identifies TYMP as a Peripheral Blood Biomarker and Therapeutic Target in Alzheimer’s Disease Save
- Aging-induced alterations in microglial cells and their impact on neurodegenerative disorders Save
- Curcumin, its derivatives, and their nanoformulations: Revolutionizing cancer treatment Save
- Interlinking of diabetes mellitus and cancer: An overview Save
- Explorations of Tolerant Trichoderma spp. as Plant Growth Promoter and Biocontrol Agent against Colletotrichum falcatum Save
- RP-HPLC Estimation of Flavonol Derivatives and Phenolic Acids in Capsicum annuum L. and their Correlation with In Vitro Anti-Inflammatory Activity Save
- Molecular characterization of trichoderma spp. Isolates by internal transcribed spacer (its) region sequencing technique and its use as a biocontrol agent Save
- New prospects on the horizon: Genome editing to engineer plants for desirable traits Save
- Solvent based optimization for extraction and stability of thymoquinone from Nigella sativa Linn. and its quantification using RP-HPLC Save
- Extracellular protease production by watermoulds determines their virulence during pathogenesis on fish Save
- Galectins-a potential target for cardiovascular therapy Save
- Recent updates on the association between Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia Save
- Recent updates on the dynamic association between oxidative stress and neurodegenerative disorders Save
- Chronic unpredictable stress (CUS) enhances the carcinogenic potential of 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA) and accelerates the onset of tumor development in Swiss albino mice Save
- Integrating qualitative and quantitative tools for the detection and identification of lectins in major human diseases Save
- Risperidone Attenuates Modified Stress–Re-stress Paradigm-Induced Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Apoptosis in Rats Exhibiting Post-traumatic Stress Disorder-Like Symptoms Save
- Current challenges to overcome in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus and associated neurological disorders Save
- Silibinin pretreatment attenuates biochemical and behavioral changes induced by intrastriatal MPP+ injection in rats Save
- Age-related defects in erythrocyte 2,3-diphosphoglycerate metabolism in dementia Save