Sadhana Joshi
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Savitribai Phule Pune University
0000-0003-0551-7183
About
The theme of my research is mother and child health which addresses the importance of maternal nutrition, with special reference to micronutrients and risk of developing metabolic/neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood and later life. At IRSHA, I initiated the work on pregnancy related disorders in collaboration with the clinicians from Bharati Hospital. The incidence of pregnancy complications are alarmingly increasing in developing countries like India making it an important health issue. However, the mechanisms responsible for the pathogenesis of these complications have not been completely understood. Our extensive studies have provided a working hypothesis i.e. altered metabolism of key micronutrients such as folic acid, vitamin B12 and omega 3 fatty acids in the mother can epigenetically program the fetus for risk of diseases at later ages. My group has received a large number of grants from DBT, ICMR and DST. I have published over 150 articles in peer-reviewed journals and authored a number of book chapters. I am an Editorial board member of “Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism”, ELSEVIER. I am a recipient of the Research Excellence Award for Developing Country Scientist, DOHaD, USA. I have been invited to deliver talks at International and National conferences.
Employment
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Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Scientist G, (Professor and Head)2011 - Present
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Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Scientist F2008 - 2011
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Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Senior Scientist2004 - 2007
Education
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Savitribai Phule Pune University PhD (Biometry and Nutrition)? - 1993
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Savitribai Phule Pune University Msc (Biochemistry)? - 1985
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (40)
- Fatty acids and their metabolites (resolvins) are altered in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) Save
- Erythrocyte fatty acids and desaturase indices in early pregnancy are associated with risk of preeclampsia. Save
- Longitudinal profile of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in women with pre-eclampsia Save
- Longitudinal assessment of calcium and magnesium levels in women with preeclampsia. Save
- Association between proNGF receptors and apoptotic factors in human placentae. Save
- MicroRNAs targeting peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) gene are differentially expressed in low birth weight placentae. Save
- Association of maternal vitamin D status with the risk of preeclampsia. Save
- Fatty acids, inflammation and angiogenesis in women with gestational diabetes mellitus. Save
- Hypoxia Inducible Factors (HIF1α and HIF3α) are differentially methylated in preeclampsia placentae and are associated with birth outcomes. Save
- Association of placental fatty acid desaturase 2 (FADS2) methylation with maternal fatty acid levels in women with preeclampsia. Save