Cell: Research and Development Cell (RDC)
Assistant Professor & Young Scientist
Institute:
Vidwan-ID:
458344
Awards:
Selected as Young Scientist, Department of Health and research (ICMR) – 2021 with grant of 18,32,000 Rs. Cleared ICMR-RA 2020 18th rank in CSIR lectureship (L.S) in June 2011 CSIR-UGC exam. 2nd rank in poster competition in National Symposium at Shivaji College (University of Delhi). 3rd rank in paper presentation in National posium at Deshbandhu College (University of Delhi)
Faculty:
Parul Institute of Applied Sciences (PIAS)
Research Interests:
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Campus:
Research and Development Cell, Therapeutics and diagnostics of Huntington Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, Dictyostelium discoideum,Biomarker detection
Qualifications:
Ph.D.
Specialization:
specialization: Life Sciences
Contact (Mail Id & Official Phone No.):
mukul.jain19640@paruluniversity.ac.in, +91 9871771431
Biography:
Dr. Mukul Jain, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Parul University and holding the esteemed position of Young Scientist at the Department of Health Research (ICMR), is a dedicated professional with a Ph.D. in Life Sciences from Jawaharlal Nehru University and IGNOU. With expertise in cell and developmental biology, his research on poly Q related disorders in Dictyostelium discoideum has earned him accolades. Dr. Jain has authored numerous publications on topics ranging from Alzheimer's disease to probiotics for neurodegenerative diseases. Recognized as a Young Scientist by the Department of Health and Research, he cleared the ICMR-RA 2020 and secured the 18th rank in CSIR lectureship. His teaching experience includes roles at Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences and Career Endeavour Institute, where he actively contributed to the field of biochemistry education. Driven by a commitment to quality work, he blends research acumen with effective teaching methodologies, showcasing proficiency in various laboratory techniques and bioinformatics tools. Dr. Mukul has an impressive publication record, with over 15 research and review articles, and has actively participated in 14 conferences at both national and international levels. Additionally, he has imparted his knowledge by training more than 15 students during PG dissertation projects.
Affiliations/Membership:
ISTAART Professional Membership (Alzheimer Association) - Member ID: 200066758342, Vigyan Gurjari (Membership No. 4088)
Teaching Interests:
Biochemistry, Cell and developmental biology, Molecular Biology
Knowledge areas:
Recombinant DNA technology, Neurodegenerative diseases
Professional activities:
Teaching and Research
Conferences:
1. Speaker and organiser of one day symposia - Challenges and Hope for Alzheimer's: Connecting the Dots on 23rd September 2023 at IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India 2. Successfully completed Hands-on training program on 'Next Generation Sequencing' As a Part of KAUSHALYAA organized by Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC) and Neuberg Center For Genomic Medicine, Ahmedabad held during14th - 25th August 2023 at Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC), Gandhinagar 3. 45th All India Cell Biology Conference 2023,International Symposium on Biology of Development and Disease 2023 held at Banaras Hindu University.(Poster Presented) 4. Gordon Research Conference - 2017-CAG repeat disorders, West Dover, VT, US (Abstract published). 5. Dicty 2017, Geneva, Switzerland, August 20-24, 2017 (Abstract published). 6. National Science Day held in Jawaharlal Nehru University by DST on 28 Feb 2017 (Poster presented). 7. XXXVIII ALL INDIA CELL BIOLOGY CONFERENCE held in Gwalior University in 2017 (Poste presented). 8. BIOSPARKS 2015 in School of Life Sciences, JNU, New Delhi (Poster presented). 9. International Symposium on Emerging Discoveries in Microbiology organized by School of Life Sciences, JNU, New Delhi in 2015. 10. XXXVII ALL INDIA CELL BIOLOGY CONFERENCE on CELL DYNAMICS & CELL FATE in Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (India) in 2013. 11. National Conference on 'CHEMISTRY: EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FRONTIERS' in IGNOU 2011. 12. National Symposium on 'CURRENT TRENDS IN GENOMICS AND PROTEOMICS' in Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi in 2010. 13. National Symposium on 'CATENANES' in Shivaji College, University of Delhi in 2009. 14. National Symposium on 'SYNTENY' in Shivaji College, University of Delhi in 2007.
Media appearances/Talks:
N/A