Dr. Adesh K Saini
associate professor
biotechnology
Shoolini University
India
Biography
Post Doc, PhD Biomedical Sciences, University of Delhi/IGIB; M Sc Zoology, Cytogenetics, Kurukshetra University; B Sc (Hons), GKU, Haridwar.Dr Adesh is an alumnus of National Institutes of Health (post-doc) and University of Delhi (Ph.D) an eminent geneticist whose chief interests lie “Gene Regulation†and “Genomics of Plant Associated Microbes†for biotechnological applications. He is an experienced researcher and mentor with an in-depth knowledge of molecular biology, microbiology, molecular genetics and protein biochemistry and, proven expertise in applied infectious diseases and basic research. In his PhD he investigated the roles of several genes in Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and analyzed their biochemical and biophysical properties. He during post-doc, anatomized the role of eukaryotic initiation factors in AUG selection and discovered functional homolog of bacterial Shine-Delgarno sequence in eukaryotes. Currently, at Shoolini University, whole genome sequencing of six beneficial strains is gained that are going to be used for organic farming. He has published research articles (10+) in top biomedical journals. First hand experience in mentoring Ph. D, M. Phil, postgraduate and graduate students. Currently he is looking after Center of Research on Himalayan Biodiversity and Development. Under his leadership Shoolini University has established 5 Center’s of Excellences. Prof Robert Huber (Nobel Laureate) has inaugurated Center of Research on Himalayan Sustainability and Development that will help in the alignment of Shoolin’s Research to the Himalayan theme. In lieu of this he has organized an International Dialogue on Himalayan Ecology that was presided over by National Green Tribunal Chairperson Mr. Justice Swatanter Kumar and group of NGOs working on the sustainable development of Himalayan ecosystem and mountain development. He is working very aggressively towards the sustainable development of Himalayan Mountain.Indo-NewZealand Project from DST-MBIE titled “Testing for the Efficacy of Functional Foods: Collaborative Development of an Assay to Determine Impacts of Foods on Antioxidant Activity†worth Rs. 64.8 lacs.
Research Interest
Indo-NewZealand Project from DST-MBIE titled “Testing for the Efficacy of Functional Foods: Collaborative Development of an Assay to Determine Impacts of Foods on Antioxidant Activity” worth Rs. 64.8 lacs.
Publications
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ao A, Ram G, Saini AK, Vohra R, Kumar K, Singh Y, Ranganathan A. Synthesis and selection of de novo proteins that bind and impede cellular functions of an essential mycobacterial protein. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 2007, 73:1320-1331.
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Deol P, Vohra R, Saini AK, Singh A, Chandra H, Chopra P, Das TK, Tyagi AK, Singh Y. Role of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Ser/Thr kinase PknF: implications in glucose transport and cell division. J Bacteriol. 2005,187:3415-3420. Kumar P, Verma A, Saini AK, Chopra P, Chakraborti PK, Singh Y, Chowdury S. Nucleoside diphosphate kinase from Mycobacterium tuberculosis cleaves single strand DNA within the human c-myc promoter in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction. Nucleic Acids Res. 2005, 33:2707-2714.
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Saini AK, Maithal K, Chand P, Chowdhury S, Vohra R, Goyal A, Dubey GP, Chopra P, Chandra R, Tyagi AK, Singh Y, Tandon V. Nuclear localization and in situ DNA damage by Mycobacterium tuberculosis nucleoside-diphosphate kinase. J Biol. Chem. 2004, 279:50142-50149.
