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Ravishankar Ram M, Ram MR, Mani RR

Also known as: N-7456-2019

UCSI University, University of Malaya, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice

Research areas: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Cancer Research · Medicinal Plant Research · MicroRNA in disease regulation · Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research

ORCID iD 0000-0003-4229-5778
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About

I am currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Biology at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. My research career is marked by collaborative engagements with esteemed institutions, including the College of Medicine at King Khalid University (Saudi Arabia), Charles Darwin University (Australia), the Department of Biological Sciences at the Central University of Tamil Nadu (India), and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India.
My doctoral research was rooted in molecular cell biology, with a specific focus on the expression profiles of leptin (the OB gene product) and proinflammatory cytokines—tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-8 (IL-8)—in the context of reproductive health. I examined these molecular pathways in relation to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in the Indian population, contributing valuable insights to the field of reproductive immunology.
As the Principal Investigator, I led and finished the research project called "Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Infection on Proteomic Profile and Host Immune Responses" (Project Code: UCSIU/CERVIE/REIG/Approval Letter/2022_036), which was funded by the Centre of Excellence for Research, Value Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CERVIE) This study provided key insights into the dynamic interplay between viral infection and host proteomic responses, contributing to the identification of potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for COVID-19.
Recently, I have successfully secured a research grant for the project titled “Comprehensive Multi-Omics Profiling of Colorectal Cancer Cell Lines: Integrative Functional Analysis of Mutation, Proteomic, and Metabolomic Signatures for Precision Diagnostics and Targeted Therapeutics”, serving as the Principal Investigator (Project Code: UCSIU/CERVIE/REIG/Approval Letter/2025_038). The project is funded by the Centre of Excellence for Research, Value Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CERVIE), UCSI University, with a total grant amount of RM 50,000.
In addition, as a co-investigator, I contributed to the successful execution and completion of the Industrial Consultancy Grant project titled "Standardisation and Formulation of Capsule Loaded with TC7 Chitosan Nanoparticles and Its Evaluation on Human Cervical Cancer Cell Line In Vitro and In Vivo" (Project Code: UCSI/CERVIE/Industry/Approval Letter/2023_004), funded by CERVIE – UCSI University, with a grant amount of RM 600,000. This project focused on the formulation of novel nanoparticle-based delivery systems and their therapeutic evaluation in cervical cancer models.
• Top 20 Research Publications Award 2025 – CERVIE – UCSI University
• Best Researcher and Highest Publications Award 2025 – Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences – UCSI University
• Outstanding Research Scientist Award - 2024: Biomedical Sciences “International Conference on Infectious Diseases (AVRS-ICID)-2024”
• Best Researcher Award 2024 – Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Award – UCSI University
• Top Research Publications Contributor Award 2023 – UCSI University
• Outstanding Research Scientist Award - 2023: Biomedical Sciences “International Conference on Infectious Diseases (AVRS-ICID)-2023”
• Recipient of Indian Council of Medical Research, Junior & Senior Research Fellowship Grant Indian Council of Medical Research—A study towards molecular screening in women with PCOD from Chennai base population—Estimation of ob protein (serum leptin) and obmRNA expression in obese subjects; Role: Junior Research Fellow & Senior Research Fellow; Year: 23.02.2004 to 22.02.2006 (Supervisor: Malathi Raghunathan)

Employment

  • UCSI University Assistant Professor
    2021 - Present
  • University of Malaya Senior Research Fellow
    2019 - 2021
  • University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice Training Research Fellow Programme
    2018 - 2019
  • University of Malaya Faculty of Medicine Senior Researcher
    2015 - 2018
  • University of Malaya Senior Researcher
    2012 - 2015
  • Madurai Kamaraj University, University of Madras Research Scientist I
    2009 - 2012
  • MUSC Medical Center Postdoctoral Researcher
    2007 - 2008
  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Postdoctoral Researcher
    2006 - 2007
  • Sandya Lab Senior Clinical Biochemist
    1998 - 2000
  • Venku Hospital Clinical Biochemist
    1997 - 1998

Education

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