She has several awards to her credit, FAIMER fellowship by G.S.M.C., Mumbai, and the most coveted in Medical Education. She successfully completed 17 National and International projects and has mentored the several number of Ph.D., M.D. students and postdocs. She has more than 170 publications in National and International journals and has attended more than 200 conferences in India and other countries. Recently she published a research article in 21 Impact factor journal (Journal of Medical Virology) on COVID-19. She also organized more than 20 National and International conferences. She has various prestigious memberships in scientific organizations like the Indian Society for Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology, Association of Clinical Biochemists of India, Society for Free Radical Research India, International Academy of Biomedical Sciences (IABS), Indian society of Personalized Medicine (ISPM). In addition to research, she has other administrative responsibilities of the University as well.
She has been active in research for more than 33 years and area of specialization is: Molecular & Human Genetics, Genetic and epigenetic studies in Type 2 diabetes, Free radical biology, Toxicology, Clinical Biochemistry, Molecular aspects of metal toxicity, Male infertility, Autism, Precision Medicine.View CV
The department was established in 2019 with the aim of better patient care by providing early diagnosis, risk assessments, better prognosis and planning optimal treatment. The Department takes into account the individual pattern of genomics, dietary and environmental factors for the prevention, prediction, diagnosis and prognosis of disease and planning appropriate individualized treatment modalities thereby improving patient health care while also making it cost effective.
Mission:
Vision:
(Course duration: Minimum 3.5 years; Annual Fee Rs. 50,000/-)
Eligibility:
The candidate must have passed post graduate in any branch of Life Sciences/MD with a minimum of 60% marks.
Selection Criteria:
Selection on the basis of entrance examination and Interview.
Course Overview:
The Department of Personalized and Molecular Medicine, Era University, Lucknow, offers a two-year Master's program in Molecular Medicine for graduates with a Bachelor's degree in life sciences. The program is an advanced and interdisciplinary course designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms of diseases. Students engage in theoretical coursework, laboratory sessions, and interdisciplinary research projects, fostering hands-on experience with cutting-edge techniques. It covers key areas such as molecular oncology, epigenetics, immunology, stem cells, medical genetics, and endocrinology while offering specializations in fields like clinical research, IVF, genetic counseling, bioinformatics, and soft biology. The curriculum focuses on developing skills to identify molecular markers, design targeted therapies, and apply translational medicine, addressing the diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic aspects of diseases for patient-centered outcomes.
The program also encourages critical thinking about the ethical and societal implications of emerging technologies. With a strong focus on practical application, this program prepares graduates for careers in clinical settings, biomedical research, and translational medicine.
Course Name: M.Sc. in Molecular Medicine (Course Brochure)
Course duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Eligibility:
Applicants must have obtained a minimum of 55% marks in their Bachelor’s degree in any field of Basic Life Sciences or Applied Sciences from recognized Universities and Institutes.
Selection Criteria:
Admission Procedure Students are selected through a written examination and a personal interview.
Fee details:Annual tution fee- 50000/- INR and Annual examination fee- 10000/- INR
No of Seats: 10
Facilities:
Apply here: https://student.erauniversity.in/
Laboratory:
The department has well-equipped laboratory with state-of-the-art facilities such as Sanger Sequencer, LCMS, UHPLC, Flow Cytometer, Real Time PCR, Gradient Thermal Cycler, Nanodrop, ELISA Reader, Inverted Microscope, Deep Freezer, Gel documentation system, Gel Electrophoresis Units, Cooling Centrifuge, PH meter, Distillation Unit, Autoclave, Laminar flow, Table Top Cooling Centrifuge, Rota Vapour, Incubator, Ice Flaker, Milli Q Apparatus & Weighing Balance, etc.
Computer Centre:
The Department has state-of-the-art computing facilities.
Library:
The department has well equipped library. Students also have access to central library which is well-equipped with the latest in reference books, periodicals, journals and newspapers. In addition university has facility of electronic library where holdings of the library are available in electronic format, and the services of the library are also made available over the Internet so that users can access them remotely.
Seminar Room:
The Department has seminar cum demo rooms for departmental presentations and meetings.
The department with the aim to ENSURE BETTER PATIENT CARE by enabling each patient to receive early diagnosis, risk assessments, and optimal treatment is working on genetic, pharmaco-genetic, dietary, environmental, and metabolic aspects of individual patient in different diseases. This department is currently working on various diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), cardiovascular diseases, osteoarthritis, celiac disease, breast cancer, chronic myeloid leukemia, neurodegenerative diseases, cervical cancer etc. The Department has well trained team of faculty members who are involved in both intramural and extramural research projects funded by ICMR, DBT, DST, CST-UP etc. and holds publications in various indexed national and international journals endorsing the exemplary research work carried out in the department.
RESEARCH AREAS
GENETIC PANELS (DIAGNOSTICS)
The Department is currently working on some genetic markers for better treatment management of diseases.
The panels are:
PUBLICATIONS
RESEARCH PAPERS
BOOK CHAPTERS
Indian Society of Personalized Medicine(Regd.) has been established with the aim to disseminate knowledge and promote research and academic excellence in the field of personalized medicine. The society has been registered under Societies Act 21,1860 of Goverment of India with Registration No. LUC/05821/2020-2021. The society is being formed with the vision, keen interest and efforts of several clinicians, scientists from India and abroad. For More Details Click Here.
Prof. (Dr.) Sucheta Dandekar (M.Sc., Ph.D., M.H.P.E.)
Professor
Era University, Lucknow
Mob: +919821076406
Email: suchetad@hotmail.com
Prof. (Dr.) Syed Tasleem Raza (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
Professor
Department of Biochemistry
Era University, Lucknow
Mob: +919839179527
Email: tasleem24@gmail.com
Dr. Tabrez Jafar (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
Associate Professor
Department of Biotechnology,
Era University, Lucknow
Mob: +91-09956873205
Email: jafartabrez@gmail.com
Dr. Mohammad Abbas, (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
Associate Professor
Department of Personalized & Molecular Medicine,
Era University,Lucknow-226003 (UP), India
Mob: +91-09795962518
Email: rizvi.109@gmail.com
Dr. Sushma Verma (M.Sc., CSIR NET-JRF, Ph.D.)
Assistant Professor
Department of Personalized & Molecular Medicine,
Era University,Lucknow
Mob: +91-09721759251
Email: sushma.verma919@gmail.com
Dr. Israr Ahmad (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
Assistant Professor
Department of Personalized and Molecular Medicine
Era University, Lucknow
Mob: +91-09565311377
Email: israrmicrobiology@gmail.com
Dr. Saliha Rizvi (M.Sc., NET, Ph.D.)
Assistant Professor
Department of Biotechnology
Era University, Lucknow
Mob: +91-09889197879
Email: rizvi_saliha@rediffmail.com
Dr. S. Mohd. Shiraz Rizvi
Tutor
Department of Biochemistry, Era’s Lucknow Medical College
and Hospital, Lucknow.
Mob: +91-7275396110, 8960345552
Email: drshirazrizvi@gmail.com
Dr. Tabrez Faruqui
Post Doctoral Fellow
Contact: +919794272575
Dr. Shania Abbas
Scientist-2, Armed Force Medical College, Pune.
Dr. Sheeba Afreen
Assistant Professor, Career Medical College, Lucknow.
Dr. Shrikant Verma
Thesis on COVID-19.
Ms. Aliya Abbas Rizvi
Thesis on type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Ms. Asma Imran Ansari
Thesis on type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Ms. Mahvish Mehdi
Ms. Jyoti Maurya
Ms. Alisha Fatima
Dr. Sonal Gupta
Thesis on Open Angle Glaucoma.
Dr. Vaishali Bansal
Thesis on Open Angle Glaucoma.
Dr. Chandvi Dhawan
Thesis on Glaucoma.
Praises the establishment of 1st Department of Personalized and Molecular Medicine in India
Excellent Initiative
Very good Initiative and well organised
Excellent setup for future molecular Research
Excellent infrastructure and facility you have created. This would definitely be helpful for generating research output.
Excellent Research work is being taken, highly impressed.
Personalised Medicine is a new growing branch. I am very happy to note that Era University has started it. Wish them all the best.
This is an excellent and unique department of personalised medicine. I congratulate Era university for setting up the state of the art facilities at Era both for students and patients.
Extremely relevant department. The lab setup is really good and I wish all the best to the faculty and students of the department.
Very impressive set up, Great work and best wishes.
Excellent setup, very bright students, for sure, they have bright and fulfilling future.
Excellent facility, dedicated faculty and very passionate students. Looking forward to future achievements of the department. Wish the all the best.
Excellent facility with lots of academic and ethical potential.
It was a real pleasure being here with the great people and very well-structured team and research projects. Please keep the great work up. You are leading the future.
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