Prof. Monisha Banerjee
Also known as: Molecular & Human Genetics Laboratory, Dept. of Zoology, UoL
University of Lucknow, Banaras Hindu University
0000-0002-5371-8791
About
Dr. Monisha Banerjee is currently Professor at the Molecular and Human Genetics Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow. She is the Founder-Director of the Institute of Advanced Molecular Genetics and Infectious Diseases. Her research interests are genetic and epigenetic association studies in T2DM, GDM, cervical cancer, and pulmonary diseases, pharmacogenetics of antidiabetic and Anticancerous treatment, and the search for newer treatment strategies. She is a Mentor to 31 Ph.D. students and several postdoctoral researchers. She has trained over 40 undergraduate and postgraduate students from other universities/institutes. Prof. Monisha Banerjee and her team have been involved in interdisciplinary research and active collaboration with medical universities/institutes and allied departments in the university. Prof. Banerjee has completed 14 major research projects and published 200 research papers in national and international journals. She has delivered several invited talks and served as chairperson or panelist in national and international conferences. She has been a Resource person in Faculty Development Programs. Prof. Banerjee and her team have contributed to the Indian Consortium for Diabetes (INDICO). She has received several awards, the most coveted being SHIKSHAK SHREE from the Government of Uttar Pradesh and the Teacher Excellence Award from the University of Lucknow for research and academic contribution in higher education. She has been instrumental in preparing several national-level proposals. She was the Dean of Research at the University of Lucknow and served in various administrative positions. She is a life member of several academic bodies and has served as a Reviewer of papers and projects. Prof. Banerjee has been an inspiration for students and is a source of constant motivation and encouragement.
Employment
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University of Lucknow Professor2002 - Present
Education
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Banaras Hindu University PhD1991 - 1996
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Banaras Hindu University M.Sc1988 - 1990
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (87)
- PARP1 genetic variants modulate gene expression and cervical cancer susceptibility in a North Indian case-control study Save
- Association of the CCL2 A/G (rs3760399) gene variant and its expression with COPD risk and response to combined budesonide/formoterol therapy Save
- Rutin as a multi-target anticancer agent: Molecular docking, ADMET, and in vitro efficacy against cervical cancer Save
- Synthesis and Anticancer Evaluation of Methoxy‐Substituted Chalcone Hybrids: DFT, Molecular Docking, and ADME Studies Save
- Improved anticancer efficacy of plant leaf extracts from homa environment: A preliminary study Save
- Assessment of diabetes risk in Lucknow and surrounding areas using the Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS): A population-based study Save
- Key Physiopathological Pathways and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Save
- Aurora kinases signaling in cancer: from molecular perception to targeted therapies Save
- Pharmacological therapy for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A comprehensive overview Save
- Piperlongumine mediated apoptosis in cervical cancer cells beyond docking predictions Save