HomeCollegesCollegesCollege of Natural and Health SciencesFaculty And StaffProfilesDr. Sreepoorna Pramodh
Assistant Professor

PhD- Applied Biology, National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, ICMR, Mumbai-India, 2012

M.Sc Biotechnology- University of Mumbai, India, 2004

B.Sc Biochemistry- University of Mumbai, India, 2002

Bio

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

  • 2018 to present- Assistant Professor at College of Natural and Health Sciences, Zayed University

  • 2014-2018- Assistant professor, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, University College, Zayed University

  • 2007-2012, Senior Research Fellow (CSIR) at National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, India

  • 2005-2007, Junior Research Fellow (CSIR) at National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, India

  • 2004-2005, Lecturer, Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Biotechnology, Pune, India

 
Office

Dubai Academic City, C-L1-041

Phone:

+971 4 4021736

Email:
Teaching Areas

  • Stem cell biology
  • Reproductive health Biology
  • Cancer cell biology
  • Mammalian cell culture
  • Cryopreservation

Research and Professional Activities

Dr. Pramodh completed her PhD in Reproductive Biology from the Stem Cell Biology Lab at National Institute of Research in Reproductive Health, Mumbai, India. Her research focus was on development of strategies for fertility preservation of men with gonadal insufficiency due to chemotherapy. She was able to successfully develop and charachterize a culture system for growth and proliferation of human testicular cells and spermatogonial stem cells. Germ stem cell biology is her core area of interest, especially identification of putative stem cells in discarded testicular biopsies and their differentiation into functional gametes. Concurrent with her focus on reproductive biology, she recently explored knowledge and awareness levels of Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) amongst female Emirati students. Her ongoing research addresses another serious health condition- cervical cancer. She received a research incentive fund  to explore role of natural flavonoids such as luteolin in acting as chemo protectant for cervical cancer treatment. Dr. Pramodh’s future endeavors will continue to focus on reproductive health and stem cell biology with special focus on issues concerning UAE.

MEMBERSHIP OF SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

-ESHRE (Eurpean Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology)
-MEFS (Middle East Fertility Society)

Google Scholar Profile

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS:

  • Pramodh S. (2020). Exploration of Lifestyle Choices, Reproductive Health Knowledge, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Among Female Emirati University Students. Int J Womens Health.12:927-938. https://doi.org/10.2147/IJWH.S272867

  • Pramodh, S. (2021). Male Infertility Management With Alternative Medicine: Promises, Practice, and Perspectives – Treatment of Male Infertility Using Plant-Based Alternative Medicine. In Hussain, A., & Behl, S. (Eds.), Treating Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders With Herbal Medicines (pp. 164-186). IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-4808-0.ch007

  • Raina R, Pramodh S, Rais N, Haque S, Shafarin J, Bajbouj K, Hussain A. (2020). Luteolin triggers apoptosis and inhibits proliferation of HeLa cells via modulation of Akt/mTOR and MAP kinase pathways. Oncology Letters 21.3: 1-1.

  • Afroze, N., Pramodh, S., Hussain, A. et al. (2020). A review on myricetin as a potential therapeutic candidate for cancer prevention. 3 Biotech 10, 211. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-020-02207-3

  • Sundaram KM, Unni S, Mandal RK, Hussain A, Haque S. (2019). Genistein Modulates Signaling Pathways and Targets Several Epigenetic Markers in Cervical Cancer Cells. Genes (Basel). 21;10(12).

  • Srivastava R, Tripathi S, Unni S, et al. (2020). Silybin B and Cianidanol Inhibit M pro and Spike Protein of SARS-CoV-2: Evidence from in Silico Molecular Docking Studies. Current Pharmaceutical Design. DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666201210122726

  • Sundaram MK, Khan MA, Alalami U, Somvanshi P, Bhardwaj T, Pramodh S, Raina R, Shekfeh Z, Haque S, Hussain A. (2020). Phytochemicals induce apoptosis by modulation of nitric oxide signaling pathway in cervical cancer cells. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 24(22):11827-11844. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_202011_23840. PMID: 33275255.

  • Brijesh Kumar, Sama Zaidi, Shafiul Haque, Nandita Dasgupta, Arif Hussain, Sreepoorna Unni, Vineeta Singh and Bhartendu Nath Mishra. (2020). In silico studies reveal antiviral effects of traditional Indian spices on COVID-19. Current Pharmaceutical Design. 26: 1. https://doi.org/10.2174/1381612826666201223095548

  • Bhartiya D, Anand S, Patel H, Kaushik A, Pramodh S. (2019). Testicular stem cells, spermatogenesis, infertility and cancer. Molecular Signaling in Spermatogenesis and Male Infertility, Chapter 3 (13 pages). CRC Press.

  • Bhartiya D, Shaikh A, Anand S, Parte S, & Unni S. (2016). Endogenous, very small embryonic-like stem cells: critical review, therapeutic potential and a look ahead. Human Reproduction Update, 1-36, doi: 10.1093/humupd/dmw030.

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