Dr. Meenal Francis
Assistant Professor
Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine
Qualification: PhD
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Senior Grade Lecturer in the Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine at Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Developmental Biology | MSc SEM I and Diploma |
| Biochemistry | MSc SEM I |
| Basic Stem Cell Biology | MSc SEM I |
| Adult Stem Cell Biology | MSc SEM II and Diploma |
| Immunology | MSc SEM II |
| Molecular Biology | MSc SEM II |
| Developmental Biology | MSc SEM II, Diploma and MPhill |
| Stem Cells and Diseases | MSc SEM III and Diploma |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) | 2023 | |
| MSc | Biotechnology | Bangalore University | 2004 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine, MAHE | Assistant Professor | Teaching and Research | June 2023 till date |
| Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine, MAHE | Sr. Grade Lecturer | Teaching and Research | September 2012 - May 2023 |
| Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine, MAHE | Lecturer | Teaching and Research | February 2010 – August 2012 |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Developmental Biology, Stem Cell Biology and Application of Stem Cells in Diseases
Area of Expertise
Stem Cells Biology, Developmental Biology and Tissue Culture
Area of Research
Stem Cell Biology, Diabetes and Applications of Stem Cells
Work Experience
| Organisation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Phytotech Extracts Pvt Ltd | Research and Marketing Associate |
NEDD9 regulates epithelial-mesenchymal transition in cancer stem cells
2007-01-01
1. Deubiquitinase USP1 influences the dedifferentiation of mouse pancreatic β-cells (2023); Meenal Francis, Smitha Bhaskar, Saarwani Komanduri, Preethi Sheshadri, Jyothi Prasanna and Anujith Kumar, iScience, Cell Press, doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.106771; Impact Factor 5.8.
2. Advancement in Understanding the Concept of Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition in Pancreatic β-Cells: Implication in Diabetes (2023) Meenal Francis, Akshaya Ashok, Ashwini Ashwathnarayan , Shreetama Banerjee , Jyothi Prasanna Anujith Kumar, Current Diabetes Reviews, doi: 10.2174/1573399818666220519143414, Impact Factor 3.3.
3. Dynamics of Ubiquitination in Differentiation and Dedifferentiation of Pancreatic β-cells: Putative Target for Diabetes (2022), Meenal Francis, Smitha Bhaskar, Shreya Vishnuvajhala, Jyothi Prasanna and Anujith Kumar, Current Protein and Peptide Science. doi: 10.2174/1389203723666220422092023, Impact Factor 3.5.
Effect of earth worm extract on human embryonic stem cell culture
Linda Louis
SEM 8 Engineering students (outside university).
Characterisation of human embryonic stem cells cultured with earth worm extract
Ankita Gupta
SEM 8 engineering students (outside university).
Characterisation of human embryonic stem cells cultured with earth worm extract
Shubhagata Das
SEM 4 MSc student (other university).