Dr KP Guruprasad
Associate Director- Research & HOD
Department of Ageing Research
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- KP Guruprasad is Professor in the Department of Ageing Research at the School of Life Sciences.
- He also guides students in research projects.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Genetics | University of Mysore, Mysore | 2004 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Ageing Research, Manipal School of Life Sciences | Professor | 2018 | |
| Department of Ageing Research, Manipal School of Life Sciences | Associate Professor | 2009 | |
| Division of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences | Assistant Professor | 2004 | |
| St George College of Management and Science (Affiliated to Bangalore University) | Lecturer | 2001 - 2004 | |
| Mahajana Pre-University College, Mysore | Temporary Lecturer | 1994 -1995 | |
| JSS College, Mysore | Lecturer | 1994-1995 |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
DNA repair, Ageing, Evaluation of Traditional Medicines and Quality Ageing, Metal toxicity.
Area of Expertise
Cytogenetics, Flow cytometry, Rodents and Drosophila Handling, Cell culture and Molecular Biology
Area of Research
Ageing, Traditional medicines, Metal Toxicity, DNA repair, Age related disorders.
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Life member of Society of Biological Chemists, India.
Full Publications List
2018-01-01
Raghu K S
Influence of DNA repair on cognitive functions and autophagy in stress induced rats and its modulation by shankhpushpi rasayana. Department of Ageing Research, School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education. 2017