Dr. Meenal Francis
Assistant Professor
Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts theory and practical classes for MSc, MPhil and Diploma.
- Is involved in setting up university question papers.
- Contributes to academic administrative work.
Meenal Francis is Senior Grade Lecturer in the Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine at Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
She:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Biotechnology | Bangalore University | 2004 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine | Senior Grade Lecturer | 2012 | |
| Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine | Lecturer | 2010 | |
| Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine | Assistant Lecturer | 2007 |
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).