Sowmya Mekala
NIPER Hyderabad, CCMB, University of Pittsburgh, IICT, Dr Reddys Institute of life sciences
0009-0007-7793-6332
About
Passionate biomedical researcher specializing in cell biology, dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and improving healthcare outcomes. Hold a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from CSIR-IICT with expertise in liver fibrosis. Former Postdoc fellow in the same field from the University of Pittsburgh. Led multiple research projects investigating hepatic fibrosis development with a focus on understanding and hereby reversing the disease. Published 4 research articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented findings at international and national conferences. Skilled in advanced molecular biology techniques like PCR, Western Blotting, and cell culture. Passionate about driving scientific discoveries that have real-world applications and contribute to the advancement of personalized medicine and patient care.
Employment
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NIPER Hyderabad Project Scientist2025 - Present
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Dr Reddys Institute of life sciences Project Scientist2024 - 2025
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CCMB
Education
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University of Pittsburgh Postdoctoral research associate2019 - 2022
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IICT PhD
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (6)
- Antagonizing Activin A/p15INK4b Signaling as Therapeutic Strategy for Liver Disease Save
- Therapeutic Potential of Benzimidazoisoquinoline Derivatives in Alleviating Murine Hepatic Fibrosis Save
- Ephrin–Eph receptor tyrosine kinases for potential therapeutics against hepatic pathologies Save
- Cellular crosstalk mediated by platelet-derived growth factor BB and transforming growth factor β during hepatic injury activates hepatic stellate cells Save
- An expedient microwave assisted regio- and stereoselective synthesis of spiroquinoxaline pyrrolizine derivatives and their AChE inhibitory activity Save
- In vitro evaluation of antioxidant and cytotoxic activities of lignin fractions extracted from Acacia nilotica Save