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Conference Proceedings

  • Poster presentation on “Assessment of BRCA1 protein expression by immunohistochemistry in Carcinoma Breast patients from a tertiary care centre in Kerala” at KAPCON in Bengaluru.

  • Poster presentation on “Germline BRCA and non-BRCA gene mutation in female breast cancer patients attending a tertiary care centre in Kerala at International CME in Pathology, Goa 

  • Oral paper presentation on the topic “BRCA1 expression in Breast Cancer: A correlative study between Genetic screening and Immunohistochemistry” at World Congress on Genetics, Genomics and Personalized Medicine 2021 in Bengaluru.

  • Served as the Coordinators for Guest Lecture for ‘Evidence in Public Health – Generating Evidence’ by Dr. Saritha Susan Varghese

  • Served as the Chairperson in the 14th National Conference on Students’ Medical Research – NATCON ’24 for PG and UG students

  • Attended a workshop on ‘Transforming Research using AI’ at JJM Medical College, Davengere

  • Served as the Resource Person for Research Methodology Workshop for PG students of Pushpagiri College of Dental Sciences

  • Served as the Evaluator for the Preliminary Assessment of the Young Innovators Programme 5.0 Category 2 and 3

  • Served as the Resource Person for the 14th i-KAP session for Dental house surgeons at the Pushpagiri College of Dental Sciences

  • Workshops

    1. Conducted One day workshop &hands on training “HPLC essentials :phytochemical techniques in developing phytomedicines organised by Biochemistry Labortory Pushpagiri Research Centre PIMS&RC Thiruvalla
    2. Participated in the One day workshop cum hands on training on Introduction to bioinformatics &sequence analysis organised by Medical Biotechnology and computational drug desiging laboratory, Pushpagiri Research Centre PIMS&RC Thiruvalla
    3. Attended National Seminar and Workshop on techniques in animal cell culture and molecular biology held at Department of Biotechnology and Inter University Center Genomics and Gene Technology, University of Kerala October 12-16,2015.
    4. Attended National Workshop on flow cytometry and cell sorting held at Inter University Center Genomics and Gene Technology University of Kerala on August 12, 2015.
    5. Attended National workshop on image analysis in bioscience research (IABR) 2017, held at Department of Computer Science, University of Kerala, and  Division of Tissue culture , Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences  and Technology, from 29th Nov-1st Dec,2107.
    6. Attended National workshop on Laboratory animal handling, Dept of Biochemistry, University of Kerala, 19th-21st October 2017

  • Attended National level seminar on Advances in Medical Sciences. E.M.E.A College of Arts and Science. Malappuram, 29th August, 2005.

  • Soumya R.S and Emilia Abraham. Studies on the preparation of nanoparticles from low-molecular weight guar gum. Poster presented at International conference on New Horizons in Biotechnology. Trivandrum, 26-29 November, 2007

  • Soumya R.S and.Galactomannan nanoparticles for novel applications . Poster presented at National conference on Advances in Nanomaterials Devices and Technologies held at S.V Degree College , Kadapa, Andra Pradesh,11-12 July, 2009.

  • Soumya R.S and Emilia Abraham. Preparation and properties of galactomannan nanoparticles. Poster presented at Indian Science Congress, held at University of Kerala, Trivandrum Jan 3-7,2010.

  • Soumya R.S and Raghu K.G. Evaluation of guar gum nanoparticle incorporated selenium against cardiac ischemia: an in vitro cell line based approach. Poster presented at International conference on New Horizons in Biotechnology. Trivandrum, 21-24 November, 2011.

  • Attended State level seminar on New risk factors of Coronary Artey Diseases. N.S.S College Pandalam, 16-17 February, 2012.

  • Attended 25th Kerala Science Congress on 29th Jan- 1st Feb, 2013 at Technopark, Trivandrum. 

  • Attended International seminar on recent biochemical approaches in therapeutics held at Department of Biochemistry, University of Kerala, on December 9-11,2015.

  • Soumya R.S and Raghu K.G. An In vitro evaluation of selenium incorporated guar gum nanoparticle against ischemia induced alterations in mitochondrial functions. Poster presented at Indo-Canadian Symposium on Heart Failure Progress and Prospects on March 12-14,2015, RGCB, Trivandrum. 

  • Participated in the National seminar on recent biochemical approaches in therapeutics 2017 held at Department of Biochemistry, University of Kerala, on February 15-17, 2017.

  • Soumya R.S and Annie Abraham. Allicin functionalized locust bean bean gum nanoparticles for biomedical applications. Poster presented on 2nd Annual conference of Indian society of Nanomedicine (ISNM) NANOBIOTECK-2017 on Dec 6-8th, 2017.

  • Soumya R.S and Annie Abraham. Invitro and Invivo toxicity evaluation of allicin functionalized locust bean bean gum nanoparticles for therapeutic applications. Poster presented on International Conference on advances in degenerative diseases and molecular interventions (ADDMI) organised by Society For Research in Degenerative Diseases (SODD) held on Nov 23-24th ,2017

  • Soumya R.S and Raghu K.G. Encapsulation of selenium in guar gum nanoparticles improves selenium availability and protects cardiomyoblast from ischemia. Oral presentation at International conference on Bioactive Phytochemicals and Therapeutics- 2013. Annamalai University, Chidhamparam, 5-7 April, 2013. (Travel Grant Award).

  • Soumya R.S and Raghu K.G. Selenium incorporated guar gum nanoparticles protect H9c2 cardiomyoblasts from ischemia. Oral presentation at 26th annual symposium of Indian society of Atherosclerosis Research. Amala Cancer Center Thrissur, 22-23 November, 2013.  

  • Soumya R.S and Raghu K.G. Selenium incorporated guar gum nanoparticles attenuates ischemia induced mitochondrial alteration in H9c2 cardiomyoblasts Oral presentation at International conference on Green Technology for Health and Environment: Implementation and Policies-2016, Bangalore, 15-16th December 2016.

  • Soumya R.S and Annie Abraham. Synthesis, Characterization and Toxicity Evaluation of Locust Bean Gum Nanoparticles Oral presentation at International conference onAdvances in Biotechnology and Biotherapeutics (ICABBS-2017), Satyabhama University, Chennai, March 08-10th 2017.

  • Soumya R.S and Annie Abraham. Cardioprotective Effect at CSIRct of Allicin Functionalized Locust Bean Gum Nanoparticles Aganist Isoproterenol Induced Myocardial Infarction oral presentation at National Seminar on Insights into the interdisciplinary perspectives of chemical and biosciences held at Govt Arts College, Thiruvanathapuram on 26th-28th Feb 2018.

  • Soumya R.S and Annie Abraham. Protective effects of allicin functionalized locust bean gum nanoparticles aganist isoproterenol induced myocardial infarction oral presentation at 16th Annual meeting of Society for Free Radical Research in India, International Conference on Translational Research in Free Radicals, Micronutrient Antioxidants ., and Functional Foods during 18-20th Feb 2018, at AIIMS, New Delhi, India.

  • Soumya R.S and Raghu K.G. Synthesis and Invitro evaluation of triphenylphosphonium conjugated rutin functionalized guar gum nanoparticles with enhanced cardioprotection and ability to restore mitochondrial function in hypertrophy at National seminar on recent trends in disease prevention and health management at CSIR-NIIST&Kerala Academy of Science during 14-15 December 2022.

  • Soumya R.S attended the CME on Bioethics organised by Pushpagiri Bioethics Unit at Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Science & Research Centre Tiruvalla on 16th November 2022.

  • Soumya R.S presented a paper Mitochondria as a fascinating therapeutic target during continuing medcal education session conducted by Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Science &Research centre Tiruvalla 09th August 2023.

  • Treesa Sani & Soumya R.S. Green synthesis of calcium carbonate nanoparticles using benincasa hispida extract and their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and photo catalytic activity at International Conference on emerging trends and innovations in biotechnology BIOSPECTRUM 2023 at MACFAST, Thiruvalla from Nov 302023 to December 2 2023.

  • Soumya R.S and Annie Abraham. Effect of Allicin incorporated locust bean gum nanoparticles on isoproterenol induced myocardial infarction in rats at National conference on advanced functional materials-2023 during 23-03-2023 t024-03-2023 at VTMNSS College Dhanuvachapuram, Trivandrum.

  • Soumya R.S. participated as a resource person in the National Conference ‘Bioradiance 2023:Microbiome little bugs friends and foeorganized by Pushpagiri Research Centre and Department of Microbiology, Pushpagiri Institute of medical Science and Research Centre Thiruvalla, on 27th May 2023.

  • Treesa Sani & Soumya R.S. Synthesis of nanoparticles of vanadium as potent antioxidants: an in vitro approach at National Conference on OMICS in redefining healthcare at Jubilee Centre for Medical Research Thrissur from 23& 24August 2024.

  • Posters in National Conference:

    1. In vitro anti-proliferative activity and gene expression of an aquatic Pteridophyte Salviniamolesta Mitchell by Gini T. G, G. JeyaJyothi, Ruby Varghese, Johnvin Baby, Anoop N.L, Amrutha K U and Yogesh B. Dalvi in “Bioradiance-IV” : “RECENT ADVANCES IN CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND RESEARCH”, Pushpagiri Research Centre PIMS&RC, Thiruvalla, Kerala held on 8th July, 2016. (Awarded: Best Poster).
    2. Molecular mechanism of mitigation of cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity by Phellinus water alcohol extract by Amrutha K U, Ruby Varghese and Yogesh B. Dalvi in “Bioradiance-IV”: “RECENT ADVANCES IN CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND RESEARCH” Pushpagiri Research Centre PIMS&RC, Thiruvalla, Keralaheld on 8th July, 2016.
    3. Anti - tumor effect of G.applanatum hydro-alcohlic extract on tumor – bearing animal byJohnvin Baby, Ruby Varghese and Yogesh B. Dalvi in “Bioradiance-IV”: “RECENT ADVANCES IN CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND RESEARCH”, Pushpagiri Research Centre PIMS&RC, Thiruvalla, Kerala held at 8th July, 2016.
    4. Molecular mechanism of anti - diabetic activity of Ganoderma in alloxan induced diabetic rats by AnoopN.L,Ruby Varghese and Yogesh B. Dalvi in “Bioradiance-IV”: “RECENT ADVANCES IN CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND RESEARCH” held at, Pushpagiri Research Centre PIMS&RC, Thiruvalla, Kerala 8th July, 2016.
    5. Molecular mechanism of cardio and hepatoprotection activity of Phellinus in murine model by MumthasN.L,Ruby Varghese and Yogesh B. Dalvi in “Bioradiance-IV”: “RECENT ADVANCES IN CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND RESEARCH” Pushpagiri Research Centre PIMS&RC, Thiruvalla, Kerala held at 8th July, 2016.
    6. Anticancer and antidiabetic activities of Ganoderma applanatum from southern parts of India by Ruby Varghese, Yogesh B. Dalvi and C. K. K. Nair in Kerala Science Congress held at University of Calicut from 28th to 30th Jan 2016. (Awarded: Best Poster)
    7. Molecular characterisation and adjuvant therapeutical property of G. applanatum against anti-neoplastic drugs byRuby Varghese,Yogesh B. Dalvi and C. K. K. Nair in National Conference on Herbal Medicine, Current Strategies & Future Prospects, held at University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, INDIA from 22nd to 24th Dec 2015 (Awarded: Best Poster).
    8. Nephroprotective activity of Ganoderma applanatum (P. karst) water – alcohol extract against Cisplatin induced NephrotoxicitybyRuby Varghese, Soumya Sebastian, Yogesh B. Dalvi and C. K. K. Nair in 25th Swadeshi Science Congress held at Kalady,Kerala from 15th – 18thDecember 2015
    9. Molecular Epidemiology Of Group A Rotavirus Strains From Hospitalized Children In Central Travancore by Sincy George, Jagan O.A., Atulphilip Varghese, SeemaOommen, Yogesh Dalvi, Ruby Varghese, Julian Joseph, Sushma Bai in National Conference on Frontier in diabetic research and treatment held at Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, 24th July 2015.
    10. Hepatoprotective nature of water–alcohol extract of Ganodermaapplanatum (GAWE) against acetaminophen (APAP) induced hepatotoxicity in mice by Ruby Varghese, Yogesh B. Dalvi and C. K. K. Nair in Kerala Science Congress held at Vijaya Camelot Convention Centre, Pathirapally, Alappuzha from 27th January - 1st February 2014.
    11. Prevalence of rotavirus- associated acute gastroenteritis hospitalizations among children: a pilot study from central travancore1pushpagiri by Jagan O. A., Sincy George, Atul Philip Varghese, SeemaOommen, Ruby Varghese, Yogesh Dalvi, Julian Joseph, Carol Sara Cherian, S. Sushama in Pedicon 2014, held at Thrissur
    12. Effect of Insulin and Ganoderma treatment over the gene expression of alpha- synuclein during Alloxan induced diabetes mellitus in rats by A. D. Edwin, C. K. Reshma, Ruby Varghese, Yogesh B. Dalvi and S. B. Kaimal in Swadeshi Science Congress held at Mahatma Gandhi university, Kottayam from 6 – 8th November 2013.
    13. Molecular systematics of the medicinal mushroom Phellinus and related genera inferred from data of ITS rDNA sequences by Varghese Nibu, Ruby Varghese, C. K. K. Nair and Yogesh B. Dalvi in National Symposium on Medicinal Mushroom held at Amala Cancer Research Centre, Thrissur, 24 - 25th January, 2013.
    14. Molecular systematics of the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma from Kerala by Ruby Varghese, Varghese Nibu, C. K. K. Nair and Yogesh B. Dalvi in National Symposium on Medicinal Mushroom held at Amala Cancer Research Centre, Thrissur, 24th to 25th Jan 2013.
    15. The effect of Ganoderma species on Methecilin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus.Ameri A., Dalvi Y.B., Vaidya J.G. Paper presented in National Conference on “Recent trends and Strategic Development in Biosciences” Waghire College Saswad 29th to 31st Dec 2008.

  • Posters in International Conference: 

    1. Chemical characterization and cardioprotective role of white rot fungus Ganoderma applanatum from South India, Kerala. Ruby Varghese, Zareen Khan, T. P. Ahammed Shabeer ,Vikram Gowda ,Yogesh Bharat Dalvi* in 2020 Bioradiance “Emerging Infectious Diseases” Conference  on 29th August 2020 (Awarded: Best Poster. First prize).
    2. Molecular Characterisation and Adjuvant Therapeutical Property of G. applanatum from Kerala by Ruby Varghese, Varghese Nibu, C.K.K. Nair and Y.B. Dalvi in 2015 NextGen Genomics, Biology, Bioinformatics and Technologies (NGBT) Conference 1st - 3rd October 2015, HICC, Hyderabad, India.
    3. Molecular systematics of the Medicinal Mushroom Ganoderma from Kerala, India using Internal Transcribe Spacer Region of rDNA by Ruby Varghese, Nibu Varghese, C.K.K. Nair and Yogesh B. Dalvi in 3rd International Conference on Microbial Diversity “The Challenge of Complexity” at Perugia, Italy, October 27 - 29, 2015.
    4. Molecular systematics of the Medicinal Mushroom Phellinus from Kerala, India using Internal Transcribe Spacer Region of rDNA by Nibu Varghese, Yogesh B. Dalvi, Austen R. D. Ganley, Ruby Varghese, Prasad Lamrood, Nutan P. Malpathak, and Bharat P. Shinde in 3rd International Conference on Microbial Diversity “The Challenge of Complexity” at Perugia, Italy, October 27 - 29, 2015.
    5. Two novel clades of genus Ganoderma from Maharashtra, India. by Yogesh B. Dalvi, NibuVarghes, Austen R. D. Ganley, Ruby Varghese, Prasad Lamrood, Nutan P. Malpathak, and Bharat P. Shinde in 3rd International Conference on Microbial Diversity “The Challenge of Complexity” at Perugia, Italy, October 27 - 29, 2015.
    6. In Vitro Anti-Staphylococcal Activity of Some Selected Medicinal Mushrooms. Ameri A., Dalvi Y.B., Vaidya J.G. in 49th International annual conference of the Association Microbiologists of India held on 18th - 20th November at the University of Delhi, India.
    7. Molecular systematics of the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma from India. Dalvi Y.B. and Ganley A.R.D.in Symposium on Fungal and Yeast Cell Biology Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand 29th - 30th November 2010.
    8. Molecular Characterization of the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma from India. Dalvi Y.B. and Ganley A.R.D.in NZMS & NZSBMB Joint Meeting at the University of Auckland New Zealand from 30 November to 3 December 2010.
    9. Molecular systematics of the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma from India. Dalvi Y.B. and Ganley A.R.D.in Symposium on Fungal and Yeast Cell Biology Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand 29th - 30th November 2010.

  • Oral Presentation in International and National Conference:

    1. The Plant Pathogenic Fungi Ganoderma applanatum (P.Karst) Mitigates Hyperglycemia, Oxidative Stress and Metabolic Discrepancies Inalloxan Induced Diabetic RatsbyRuby Varghese, C. K. K. Nair, and Yogesh B. Dalvi in 29th  Kerala Science Congress (29th KSC) at MarThoma  College, Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta from 28th to 30th January 2017.
    2. The white rot fungi Ganoderma applanatum (P.Karst) attenuates Alloxan induced hyperglycemia, oxidative stress and metabolic discrepancies in sprague dawley rats by Ruby Varghese, C. K. K. Nair and Yogesh B. Dalvi in 26th Swadeshi Science Congress at Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochifrom 7 - 9 November 2016 (Awarded: Best Oral Presentation).
    3. Effect of medicinal mushroom Ganoderma applanatum (P.karst) from kerala on oral glucose tolerance test in alloxan induced diabetic rats by Ruby Varghese, Vima, C.K.K. Nair and Yogesh B. Dalvi in Biovision-2015, Palakkad, Kerala held on 9th December, 2015. (Awarded: 2nd Prize Oral Presentation).
    4. Molecular mechanism of mitigation of cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity by Phellinus water alcohol extract by Amrutha K U, Ruby Varghese and Yogesh B. Dalvi in 7th National level paper presentation competition Biovision 2017 conducted by Department of Zoology, Mercy College, Palakkad on 30th January, 2017 (Awarded: 2ndPrize Oral Presentation).

  • Bioelectricity Production with Triple Anodic Chamber Microbial Fuel Cells in static and Dynamic Environments – Two Days National Seminar on Recent Development in Science and Technology organised by Department of Chemistry, Karimganj College, Karimganj, Assam

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