NIKHILA SHEKHAR

About

A passionate Pharmacology researcher with a demonstrated track record of impactful research on neurodegenerative diseases, autism, and pain management. Highly skilled in preclinical pharmacological testing, animal handling, drug bioassays, and advanced laboratory techniques. Proven ability to present complex research findings at international forums and contribute valuable insights to the scientific community. Adept in multi-disciplinary teamwork, project management, and academic leadership. I did my Postgraduate in Pharmacology (M.Pharm.) from Government Pharmacy College, Kannur Medical College in Parayaram, Kannur, Kerala, and currently, I'm pursuing Ph.D. from Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi under Dr. Ajit Kumar Thakur on the topic 'Development of Capric acid for therapeutic management of autism'.
My areas of interest include Neuropharmacology, Nephropharmacology, Neurodevelopmental and Neurodegenerative diseases, Peripheral pain management, and Gut-brain axis involving phytoconstituents.
I'm an active reviewer of Springer Nature journals such as Molecular Neurobiology, Experimental Brain Research, Discover Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, Journal of Molecular Neuroscience, Neurochemical Research, Immunity & Ageing, Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Molecular Biology Reports, and Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry.

Employment

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Education

• Delhi Pharmaceutical Science and Research University
  2019 - Present
• Government Pharmacy College, Kannur Medical College
  2015 - 2017
• Government Pharmacy College, Kannur Medical College
  2011 - 2015

Projects & Funding

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Publications (13)

• Investigating the Effect of Capric Acid on Antibiotic-Induced Autism-Like Behavior in Rodents.
  Developmental neurobiology 2025 DOI: 10.1002/dneu.22959
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• Evaluation of the protective effect of capric acid on behavioral and biochemical alterations in valproic acid-induced model of autism.
  Neurochemistry international 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuint.2024.105767
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• Alternative Approaches for the Management of Huntington's Disease: A Narrative Review.
  Alternative therapies in health and medicine 2024
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• Alternative Approaches for the Management of Autism: A Narrative Review
  Current Psychiatry Research and Reviews 2024 DOI: 10.2174/2666082219666230106143424
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• Role of probiotics in brain health
  Nutraceutical Fruits and Foods for Neurodegenerative Disorders 2024 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-443-18951-7.00009-8
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• Potential of Capric Acid in Neurological Disorders: An Overview.
  Neurochemical research 2022 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-022-03809-4
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• Effect of Hydroaloholic Extract of Rotula Aquatica Lour on Gentamicin-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Wistar Albino Rats: An In Vitro and In Vivo Approach.
  Journal of biomedical nanotechnology 2022 DOI: 10.1166/jbn.2022.3301
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• Protective Role of Capsaicin in Neurological Disorders: An Overview.
  Neurochemical research 2022 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-022-03549-5
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• Mitochondrial dysfunctions and neurodegenerative diseases: a mini-review
  Journal of Analytical & Pharmaceutical Research 2021 DOI: 10.15406/japlr.2021.10.00378
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• An Evidence-Based Review of Medicinal Plants in the Overall Management of Chronic Fatigue
  Current Psychiatry Research and Reviews 2021 DOI: 10.2174/2666082217666211007161632
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