CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Involved in research and teaching for UG and PG programs.
- Co-ordinator for Biotechnology Skill Enhancement Program – BiSEP (PG Diploma in Cellular and Molecular Diagnostics)
Herman Sunil DSouza is Professor and HoD at Department of Radiation Biology and Toxicology, Manipal School of Life Sciences.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Biochemistry | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore | 2005 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Life Sciences, MAHE | Professor | Teaching/Research | 9th Jan 2018- till date |
| School of Life Sciences, MAHE | Associate Professor | Teaching/Research | Oct 2010 – 8th Jan 2018 |
| School of Life Sciences, MAHE | Assistant Professor | Oct 2006 – Oct 2010 | |
| St. John’s Medical College. Bangalore | Assistant Professor | Teaching/Research | Sep 2005-Sep 2006 |
| St. John’s Medical College. Bangalore | Lecturer | Teaching/Research | March 2001-Aug 2005 |
| St. John’s Medical College. Bangalore | Scientific Assistant | Research | Oct 1996 - Feb 2001 |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Research in the area of toxic metal lead
Area of Expertise
Biochemistry, Biotechnology Genetics
Area of Research
Effect of toxic metal lead on the human health and the association of genetic polymorphism on the toxicokinetics of the lead
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Association of Clinical Biochemists of India (ACBI) - Life Member
- Society of Biological Chemists (India) -Life Member
- Environmental Mutagen Society of India (EMSI)-Life Member
Toxicology. 2021 Sep; 461:152927. doi: 10.1016/j.tox.2021.152927
Shiek, S.S Mani, M.S Kabekkodu, S.P Dsouza, H.S
Health repercussions of environmental exposure to lead: Methylation perspective
Drug Chem Toxicol. 2021 Aug 1:1-5. doi: 10.1080/01480545.2021.1958833
Dsouza, H.S Menezes, G Thuppil, V
Ameliorative effects of nutritional minerals on lead-induced hematological alterations in male Wistar albino rats
Hum Exp Toxicol. 2020 Nov 25; 960327120975451.doi: 10.1177/0960327120975451
Mani, M.S Puranik, A Kabekkodu, S.P Joshi, M.B Dsouza, H.S
Influence of VDR and HFE polymorphisms on blood lead levels of occupationally exposed workers
Toxicol Lett 2020 335:11-27
Mani M.S Joshi M.B Shetty R.R DSouza V.L Swathi M Kabekkodu S.P Dsouza H.S
Lead exposure induces metabolic reprogramming in rat models
Toxicol Ind Health, 2020 36(5):346-355.
Mani, M.S Nayak, D.G Dsouza, H.S
Challenges in Diagnosing Lead Poisoning: A Review of Occupationally and Nonoccupationally Exposed Cases Reported in India
Hum Exp Toxicol. 2019 38(9): 1031-1059
Mani, M.S Kabekkodu, S.P Joshi, M.B Dsouza, H.S
Ecogenetics of lead toxicity and its influence on risk assessment
Toxicol Lett. (2008) 295, 351-356.
Mani, M.S Kabekkodu, S.P Joshi, M. B Dsouza, H.S
Modifying effects of δ-Aminolevulinate dehydratase polymorphism on blood lead levels and ALAD activity