Dr. Sumana Sarkhel

Dr. Sumana Sarkhel

Assistant Professor
Department
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
Contact
9051689961
Biographical Sketch
I am an Assistant Professor in Human Physiology at Vidyasagar University. I have been teaching in the University for last 12 years. Prior to that I have served as a lecturer in Department of Physiology, Army College of Dental Sciences, Secunderabad and Department of Nutrition, J.D Birla College, Kolkata.Till date, I have guided more than 30 M.Sc projects, 3 MPhil students, 7 Ph.D students of which one has been awarded recently. Three of my scholars have been recruited as epidemiologist at the block and district level. I have been a member of UG and PG Board of studies in my University and also supervised syllabus revision. I have conducted workshops under NSS and Unnat Bharat Abhiyan in the rural areas of Midnapore. I have prepared comprehensive study modules for Distance Education of our University and conducted classes(both online and offline). My future aspiration as a faculty will be to extend my research work in the areas with special emphasis on structural and functional aspects of snake venom and its antagonists. Besides I am interested in teaching various areas of biological sciences including Neurosciences, Biophysics, Bioinstrumentation, System biology. I have also started a special paper course on Biophysics and Structural Biology in my department. During the tenure of my service in Vidyasagar University, I have conducted extensive field surveys and epidemiological studies in Midnapore as will be evident from my publications. I have applied for two ICMR projects based on marine bioactives against snake venom. I have completed two projects from UGC and DST-WB
Academic Interest
My research areas include 1. Snake, snake venom & Treatment 2. Structure –function studies with snake venom components 3. Marine bioactives as antagonists of snake venom 4. Snake bite treatment with herbs 5. Zootherapy : From folk to modern science 6. Ethnomedicine and its prospects 7. Herbal nanoparticles in snake bite management 8. Therapeutic potential of snake venom in management of diabetes 9. Snake venom metalloproteinases and their characterization 10. Chemistry of snake venom and its medicinal potential
Educational Qualification
Degree Name Institute Year of passing/awarded
CMA(Inter) Institute of Cost Accountants of India 2023
Guest teacher J.D Birla Institute, Kolkata 2011
Postdoctoral research Bose Institute 2009
M.Sc Calcutta University 2003
B.Sc Presidency College 2001
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
PhD Thesis entitled” Evaluation of Antisnake venom activity by Vitex negundo and Emblica officinalis”-an experimental study.(2009) under Calcutta University. Date of Registration: 26th January, 2006
Career Profile / Teaching Experience
Description of Experience
Assistant Professor (Stage III)
14 years of teaching experience in Vidyasagar university.
Specialization/Research Area
Type (Specialization / Research Area / Areas of Interest) Detailed Description
Field of Specialization Pharmacology and Toxicology
Field of Specialization Venoms & Toxins
Field of Specialization Venoms & Toxins
Field of Specialization Biophysics Electrophysiology
Course/ Subject Taught
Course Name
Human Physiology, Neurophysiology, Biophysics, Instrumentation, Reproductive Physiology
Electrophysiology
Community medicine
Nutrition
Bioinstrumentation
System Physiology
Stress Physiology
Publications in Journal / Magazines / Newspaper
Author' Name Title Publication Type Published in Published on Publisher's Name Role Details
Asmita Naik Gaonkar, Kanchan Saha, Nikita Harmalkar, Hari K. Kadam,Sumana Sarkel, Vinod K. Mandrekar, and Sunder N. Dhuri[ Pivalic Acid Promoted Aqueous Synthesis of Pyrimido-Quinolinediones and Coumaryl-Pyrimidinediones with Antivenom Activity International Chemistry Select Nov, 2025 Wiley-VCH GmbH, Weinheim Co-Author Impact Factor: 2
Indexing: SCOPUS,ESCI
Article's Web Link: HTTPS://DOI.ORG/10.1002/SLCT.202504352
Antivenom potential of chitosan gold nanoparticles International Indian Journal of Experimental Biology Vol. 63 No. 01 (2025): IJEB JANUARY 2025 / Jan, 2025 NISCAIR Corresponding Author Impact Factor: 0.70000
Indexing: SCOPUS
Article's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.56042/ijeb.v63i01.6157
Nuzhat Ara Jamal & Sumana Sarkhel Preliminary studies of antivenom and antioxidant activities of Gymnema sylvestre R.Br. leaf extracts National Indian Journal of experimental Biology Jul, 2024 NISCAIR Corresponding Author Impact Factor: 0.5
Indexing: SCOPUS,SCI,UGC CARE
Article's Web Link: DOI: 10.56042/ijeb.v62i07.12072
Invitro inhibition of Daboia russelii (Shaw & Nodder) venom with alginic acid-based silver nanoparticles National Indian Journal of Experimental Biology Vol. 62, July 2024, pp. 504-514 Mar, 2024 NISCAIR Corresponding Author Impact Factor: 0.70000
Indexing: SCOPUS
Article's Web Link: DOI: 10.56042/ijeb.v62i07.12069
Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Quillaja saponaria Molina bark extract and its antivenom activities National Indian Journal of Experimental Biology Apr, 2023 NISCAIR Corresponding Author Impact Factor: 0.98800
Indexing: SCOPUS
Article's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.56042/ijeb.v61i10.1653
Synthesis, characterization & evaluation of venom neutralization potential of silver nanoparticles mediated Alstonia scholaris Linn bark extract International Toxicology Reports Volume 8, 2021, Pages 888-895 Jan, 2021 Elsevier Corresponding Author Impact Factor: 0.00000
Indexing: SCOPUS
Article's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxrep.2021.04.006
Incidence and treatment of snakebites in West Bengal, India. International Toxicol Rep. (Elsevier) Mar 1;6:239-243. doi: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2019.02.008 Jan, 2019 Elsevier Impact Factor:
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. A retrospective study of clinico-epidemiological profile of snakebite related deaths at a Tertiary care hospital in Midnapore, West Bengal, India International Toxicology Reports(Elsevier) 5 1–5 Jan, 2018 Elsevier Impact Factor:
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Ameliorating effect of Alstonia scholaris L. bark extract on histopathological changes following viper envenomation in animal models. International Toxicol Rep. (Elsevier) 5: 988–993 Jan, 2018 Elsevier Impact Factor:
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Evaluation of anti-inflammatory activities of Quillaja saponaria Mol in experimental animal models. Toxicology Reports(Elsevier),2016;(3);1-3. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.toxrep.2015.11.006(Citation:1) International Toxicology Reports(Elsevier),2016;(3);1-3. Jan, 2017 Elsevier Impact Factor:
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A hospital based epidemiological study of snakebite in Paschim Medinipurdistrict, West Bengal, India International Toxicology Reports (Elsevier)4 415–419 Jan, 2017 Elsevier Impact Factor:
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Sarkhel, S. Ethnobotanical survey of folklore plants used in treatment of snakebite in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed 2014; 4(Suppl 1):930-934.(IF:0.502)(International)(Citations:2) International Asian Pac J Trop Biomed 2014; 4(Suppl 1):930-934.(IF:0.502) Jan, 2014 Elsevier Impact Factor:
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Ethnomedicinal Practices of the Tribal Communities in Paschim Medinipur District, West Bengal National Indian Journal of Pharmacology Dec, 2013 Indian Pharmacological Society Co-Author,Corresponding Author Impact Factor: 0.00000
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Plants used in treatment of snakebite by the tribal communities of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. National International Journal of Pharmacy & Life Sciences Dec, 2013 International Journal of Pharmacy & Life Sciences Sole Author,Corresponding Author Impact Factor: 0.00000
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Snake Venom neutralizing factor from the root extract of Emblica officinalis. Oriental pharmacy and Experimental medicine Vol 11, No 1, 25-33,2011(IF:1.48)(International)(citations:17) International Oriental pharmacy and Experimental medicine Vol 11, No 1, 25-33,2011(IF:1.48)( Jan, 2011 Springer Impact Factor:
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1. “Herbs & herbal constituents active against snake bite” Indian Journal of Experimental biology, Vol 48, 865-878, 2010 (IF:0.753)(National)(citations:82) International Indian Journal of Experimental biology, Vol 48, 865-878, 2010 Jan, 2010 Indian Jourenal of Experimental biology Impact Factor:
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Book Chapter Published
Title of Chapter Title of the Book Published by Published on Role Details
TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN HEALTH CARE AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT Medicinal Plants Bioprospecting and Pharmacognosy CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Jan, 2022 Co-Author Indexing: SCOPUS
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Ph. D. Thesis Guidance
Scholar Name Thesis Title Name of the Co Supervisor Status Date
Nuzhat Ara Jamal Therapeutic potential of Vipera russelli venom in Streptozotocin induced diabetic model Ongoing Jan, 2025
Ms Simi Pradhan Molecular epidemiology of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae clinical isolates in West Bengal, India and a new promising antimicrobial therapy against it using Mulberry leaf extract” Prof Satyajit Saha, Department of Physics, Vidyasagar University Ongoing Jan, 2025
Poulomi Parua Evaluation of antivenom potential of Quillaja saponaria bark extract-an experimental study Awarded Dec, 2024
Upasana Chatterjee Antivenom and pharmacological evaluation of the bark extract of Rauwolfia serpentina- an experimental study Ongoing May, 2024
Mr Koushik Manna Epidemiological investigation of snakebite in Paschim Midnapore and evaluation of antivenom potential of Tinospora cordifolia Miers in animal models Awarded Jan, 2020
Kanchan Saha Investigation of therapeutic potential of marine bioactives as antagonists of snake venom Submitted Jul, 2019
Ms Rituparna Ghosh Evaluation of antivenom potential of Alstonia scholaris Linn in experimental animal models Awarded Jan, 2019
Research Project
Worked as Funding Agency Amount in Rs. Duration Period Status
Cheif Investigator DST-WB 2200000 3 years 2016-2019 Complete
Cheif Investigator UGC 600000 2 years 2013-2015 Complete
Invited Lectures
Title Organized By Venue Date
Perspectives of Ethnomedicine in India Trends of Physiological Research from Laboratory to Community Dept of Human physiology, Vidyasagar university Jan, 2016
Membership of Learned Society
Title/Name of the Society
2. Life member of Society of Toxinology(Life membership)
1. Life Member of Indian Pharmacologial Society from 2005 (IPS) .
Life Member of Indian science Congress
Association with Professional Bodies
Type of Professional Activity Period
Reviewing articles 2022 to 2022
Reviewer of Elsevier journals: Functional Foods, Toxicology reports, Herbal Medicine 2019 to 2019
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended
Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop Date Role Held at and Organiser
52nd Annual Conference of Indian Pharmacological Society Feb, 2023 Oral Presentation JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru ; Indian Pharmacological Society
21st Functional Food Conference Jan, 2017 Oral Presentation Functional Food Centre, USA
46th Annual conference on Indian Pharmacological Society”16th-18th Dec,2013 , NIMHANS Convention centre, Bengaluru. Poster presentation on PC Dandiya category entitled “Ethnomedicinal practices of the tribal communities in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal” Jan, 2013 Presenter Indian Pharmacological society
.Poster presented at 45th Annual Conference of Indian Pharmacological Society, held in Nagpur (5th-7th January, 2012).Poster entitled” Snake venom neutralizing compound from the root extract of Emblica officinalis” by S Sarkhel & A. Gomes Jan, 2012 Presenter Indian Pharmacological Society
Awards
Award Name Awarded by Date
Travel Grant for attending conference in Greece INSA Jul, 2022
Travel grant for attending International Conference CSIR Jan, 2017
Travel grant for attending International Conference INSA Jan, 2016
NET(Lecturership) CSIR Jan, 2006
NET(Lecturership) CSIR Jan, 2005
Graduate Aptitude Test in Life Sciences(GATE) MHRD, Govt of India Jan, 2004
National scholarship Govt of West Bengal Jan, 1996