Dr. Monika Saini

About

I am a reproductive biotechnologist with extensive expertise in assisted reproduction of cattle and buffalo through in vitro fertilization (IVF) and somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT). Before joining the livestock biotechnology sector, I have worked for seven years at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, where I gained rich experience in human IVF, embryology, and clinical embryonic research. My current research focuses on embryo and stem cell culture, molecular characterization, and the development of biobanking systems for livestock germplasm conservation. I aim to integrate advanced reproductive and molecular approaches to safeguard indigenous animal genetic resources and support the establishment of national level cryobanking initiatives.

Employment

• National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources Senior Scientist
  2025 - Present
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences Scientist
  2019 - 2025

Education

Education history is unavailable.

Projects & Funding

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Publications (30)

• Transposon mediated reprogramming of buffalo fetal fibroblasts to induced pluripotent stem cells in feeder free culture conditions.
  Research in veterinary science 2019 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2019.01.015
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• Successful cloning of a superior buffalo bull
  Scientific Reports 2019 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-47909-8
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• Isolation and culture of epithelial cells from stored buffalo semen and their use for the production of cloned embryos.
  Reproduction, fertility, and development 2019 DOI: 10.1071/rd18356
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• Approaches used to improve epigenetic reprogramming in buffalo cloned embryos.
  The Indian journal of medical research 2018 DOI: 10.4103/ijmr.IJMR_2096_17
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• Cloning of breeding buffalo bulls in India: Initiatives & challenges.
  The Indian journal of medical research 2018 DOI: 10.4103/ijmr.IJMR_2103_17
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• An update: Reproductive handmade cloning of water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)
  Animal Reproduction Science 2018 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.08.003
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• Establishment of a Somatic Cell Bank for Indian Buffalo Breeds and Assessing the Suitability of the Cryopreserved Cells for Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer.
  Cellular reprogramming 2018 DOI: 10.1089/cell.2017.0066
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• m-carboxycinnamic acid bishydroxamide improves developmental competence, reduces apoptosis and alters epigenetic status and gene expression pattern in cloned buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) embryos.
  Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene 2018 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13198
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• How farm animals are improving human health and welfare.
  Revue scientifique et technique (International Office of Epizootics) 2018 DOI: 10.20506/rst.37.1.2742
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• Cloning of Buffalo, a Highly Valued Livestock Species of South and Southeast Asia: Any Achievements?
  Cellular reprogramming 2018 DOI: 10.1089/cell.2017.0051
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