Dr. Soumyabrata Banerjee
Assistant Professor
Academic Interest
Geriatric Neuroscience.
Educational Qualification
| Degree Name | Institute | Year of passing/awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. (Sc.) | University of Calcutta | 2017 |
| M.Sc. | Vidyasagar University | 2009 |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) | Vidyasagar University | 2007 |
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
| Title of the Ph. D. Thesis |
|---|
| Studies on the effect of carnosine in aging-induced neurodegeneration in relation to brain regional serotonergic activity. |
Career Profile / Teaching Experience
| Description of Experience |
|---|
| Assistant Professor, Department of Human Physiology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, WB, India (Dec. 2022- up to date) |
| Assistant Professor, Amity Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (AIPAS), Amity University, NOIDA, UP, India (Mar. 2022- Dec. 2022) |
| Guest Faculty, Department of Physiology, Raja N. L. Khan Womens' College (Autonomous), Midnapore, WB, India (Sept. 2021-Feb. 2022) |
| Guest Lecturer, Department of Food and Nutrition, Budge Budge College, University of Calcutta, North 24 Parganas, WB, India (Dec. 2016- Mar. 2017) |
Specialization/Research Area
| Type (Specialization / Research Area / Areas of Interest) | Detailed Description |
|---|---|
| Field of Specialization | Neurophysiology |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Neuroscience |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Neuropharmacology |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Neuropsychology |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Neurobiochemistry |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Cognitive Neuroscience |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Nutritional Neuroscience |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Geriatric Neuroscience |
Course/ Subject Taught
| Course Name |
|---|
| Human Physiology |
| Neurophysiology |
| Public Health Management |
| Nutritional Neuroscience |
| Neuroscience |
| Neuropsychology |
| Neuropharmacology |
| Neurochemistry |
Publications in Journal / Magazines / Newspaper
| Author' Name | Title | Publication Type | Published in | Published on | Publisher's Name | Role | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EpCAM-targeted betulinic acid analogue nanotherapy improves therapeutic efficacy and induces anti-tumorigenic immune response in colorectal cancer tumor microenvironment. | International | Journal of Biomedical Science | Jun, 2024 | BMC | Co-Author | Impact Factor: 12.00000Indexing: SCOPUSArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12929-024-01069-8 | |
| Metabolic disorder in Alzheimer’s disease. | International | Metabolic Brain Disease. 36: 781-813. | Aug, 2021 | Elsevier | Co-Author | Impact Factor: 3.58400Indexing: SCOPUSArticle's Web Link: | |
| Modeling neurological disorders in 3D organoids using human-derived pluripotent stem cells. | International | Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology- Stem Cell Research. 9: 640212. | Aug, 2021 | Frontiers | Co-Author | Impact Factor: 6.08100Indexing: SCOPUSArticle's Web Link: | |
| Calorie restriction modulates neuroimmune system differently in young and aged rats. | International | International Immunopharmacology. 100: 108141. | Jul, 2021 | Elsevier | Co-Author | Impact Factor: 4.93200Indexing: SCOPUSArticle's Web Link: | |
| Carnosine improves aging-induced cognitive impairment and brain regional neurodegeneration in relation to the neuropathological alterations in the secondary structure of amyloid beta (Aß). | International | Journal of Neurochemistry. 158: 710-723. | Apr, 2021 | Elsevier | First Author | Impact Factor: 5.37200Indexing: SCOPUSArticle's Web Link: | |
| Carnosine research in relation to aging brain and neurodegeneration: A blessing for geriatrics and their neuronal disorders. | International | Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. 91: 104239. | Sep, 2020 | Elsevier | First Author | Impact Factor: 3.25000Indexing: SCOPUSArticle's Web Link: | |
| Calorie restriction improves aging-induced impairment of cognitive function in relation to deregulation of brain regional GABA system and corticosterone status. | International | Mechanisms of Ageing and Development. 189: 111248. | Jun, 2020 | Elsevier | Co-Author | Impact Factor: 5.43200Indexing: SCOPUSArticle's Web Link: | |
| Carnosine in aging-induced neurodegeneration: a promising approach towards better tomorrow for geriatrics. | International | Annals of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics. 4: 1-5. | Dec, 2019 | Remedy Publications | First Author | Impact Factor: 0.71000Indexing: OthersArticle's Web Link: | |
| Aging and mammalian platelet biomarker. | International | Thrombosis & Haemostasis: Research. 3(4): id 1034: 1-5. | Dec, 2019 | Austing publishing Group | First Author | Impact Factor: 0.00000Indexing: OthersArticle's Web Link: | |
| Carnosine restores aging-induced elevation of corticosterone status and brain regional amyloid-beta in relation to down regulation of locomotor activity. | International | Journal of Systems and Integrative Neuroscience. 5: 1-11. | Sep, 2019 | OAText | First Author | Impact Factor: 1.13900Indexing: OthersArticle's Web Link: | |
| Does patchouli oil change blood platelet monoamine oxidase-A activity of adult mammals? | International | Journal of Physiological Sciences.68:281-291. | Apr, 2018 | Springer Nature | First Author,Co-Author | Impact Factor: 2.78100Indexing: SCOPUSArticle's Web Link: | |
| Can carnosine prevent the aging-induced changes of blood platelet and brain regional monoamine oxidase-A mRNA in relation to its activity? | International | International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics.22: 471–480. | Nov, 2016 | Elsevier | First Author | Impact Factor: 1.93100Indexing: SCOPUSArticle's Web Link: | |
| Aging-induced changes in brain regional serotonin receptor binding: effect of carnosine. | International | Neuroscience. 319: 79–91. | Jun, 2016 | IBRO | First Author | Impact Factor: 3.24400Indexing: SCOPUSArticle's Web Link: | |
| Carnosine reverses the aging-induced down regulation of brain regional serotonergic system. | International | Mechanisms of Ageing and Development. 152: 5-14. | Oct, 2015 | Elsevier | First Author | Impact Factor: 5.43200Indexing: SCOPUSArticle's Web Link: | |
| Carnosine: effect on aging-induced increase in brain regional monoamine oxidase-A activity. | International | Neuroscience Research. 92: 62-70. | Apr, 2015 | Elsevier | First Author | Impact Factor: 4.16400Indexing: SCOPUSArticle's Web Link: | |
| Platelet monoamine oxidase-A activity and aging: effect of carnosine. | International | Journal of Physiological Sciences, 63: 279-285. | Aug, 2013 | Springer Nature | First Author | Impact Factor: 2.78100Indexing: SCOPUSArticle's Web Link: |
Book Published
Book Chapter Published
| Title of Chapter | Title of the Book | Published by | Published on | Role | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implementation of a novel distillation technology for effective commercial extraction and recovery of essential oils. | Essential Oil-Bearing Plants | Acacdemic Press (Elsevier) | Feb, 2025 | Co-Author | Indexing: Book citation index (WoS), SCOPUS, Others Article's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-24860-3.00013-6 |
| Smart Aroma Culture and Effective Commercial Distillation of Major Essential Crops. | Smart Systems: Methodological Approaches and Applications. | CRC Press/ Taylor & Francis | Mar, 2024 | Co-Author | Indexing: Book citation index (WoS), SCOPUS, Others Article's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003495314 |
| Recent development in cancer vaccines: where are we? | Nanotherapeutics in cancer vaccination and challenges | Academic Press (Elsevier), UK, USA | Jun, 2022 | Co-Author | Indexing: Book citation index (WoS), SCOPUS Article's Web Link: |
| Neurodegeneration: Diagnosis, prevention, and therapy | Oxidoreductase | Intech Open, London, England | Sep, 2021 | Co-Author | Indexing: Book citation index (WoS), SCOPUS Article's Web Link: |
| Guar gum based nanomaterials in drug delivery and biomedical applications | Biopolymer-based nanomaterials in drug delivery and biomedical applications | Academic Press (Elsevier), UK, USA | Jul, 2021 | Co-Author | Indexing: Book citation index (WoS), SCOPUS Article's Web Link: |
| Molecular aspects of pathophysiology of platelet receptors. | Platelets | Intech Open, London, England | Oct, 2020 | Co-Author | Indexing: Book citation index (WoS), SCOPUS Article's Web Link: |
| Bioactive flavonoid apigenin and its nanoformulations: a promising hope for diabetes and cancer. | Nanomedicine for bioactives – Healthcare applications | Springer Nature, Singapore | Apr, 2020 | Co-Author | Indexing: Book citation index (WoS), SCOPUS Article's Web Link: |
| Transdermal nanomedicines for reduction of dose and site-specific drug delivery | Nanomedicine and nanosafety-recent trends and clinical evidences | Springer Nature, Singapore | Mar, 2020 | Co-Author | Indexing: Book citation index (WoS), SCOPUS Article's Web Link: |
Research Project
| Worked as | Funding Agency | Amount in Rs. | Duration | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | Central Michigan University, USA | 6000000 | 2 years | 2020-2022 | Complete |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | DST-SERB | 1920000 | 2 years | 2017-2019 | Complete |
| Senior Research Fellow | ICMR | 1585000 | 3 years and 6 months | 2013-2016 | Complete |
| Research Fellow | UGC-UPE | 328000 | 2 years | 2010-2012 | Complete |
Invited Lectures
| Title | Organized By | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aging-induced deterioration of cognitive function correlates with gut health: Role of Progesterone. | Department of Human Physiology, Vidyasagar University in HP-Scientific Talk-2025, an International Conference. | Vidyasagar University | Feb, 2025 |
| Progesterone attenuates aging related cognitive impairment and neural plasticity in C57BL/6 aged male mice. | Indian Academy of Neurosciences, Kolkata Chapter | Webinar | Nov, 2021 |
| Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Technology and their Correlation to Drug Delivery and Drug Targeting | Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata | Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata | Mar, 2018 |
| Recent trends in modern surgical technologies and study of behavioral changes in correlation to drug discovery and drug targeting research | Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata | Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata | Feb, 2018 |
| Exploring New Aspects of Molecular Biology for the Development of Smarter Therapeutics | Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata | Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata | Nov, 2017 |
Membership of Learned Society
| Title/Name of the Society |
|---|
| International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN) |
| Society for Neuroscience (SfN) |
| American Society for Neurochemistry (ASN) |
| Indian Academy of Neurosciences (IAN) of IBRO |
Association with Professional Bodies
| Type of Professional Activity | Period |
|---|---|
| Review Editor, Journal: Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences (Molecular Diagnostics and Therapeutics section), Switzerland. | 2024 to 2025 |
| Review Editor, Journal: Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience (Cellular Neurophysiology section), Switzerland. | 2024 to 2025 |
| Editor, Journal: Indian Journal of Physiology and Allied Sciences (IJPAS; a society journal of the Physiological Society of India), India | 2024 to 2025 |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role | Held at and Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP-Scientific Talk-2025 | Feb, 2025 | Paper Presenter | Vidyasagar University; Department of Human Physiology, and Physiological Society of India (PSI). |
| IAN24 | Nov, 2024 | Paper Presenter | NIMHANS, Bengaluru; Indian Academy of Neurosciences (IAN), and International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) |
| PHYSICON-2022 | Mar, 2023 | Participant | Department of Human Physiology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore 721102, WB, India; the Physiological Society of India (PSI) and Department of Human Physiology, Vidyasagar University. |
| Neuroscience 2021, 50th Annual Meeting | Nov, 2021 | Paper Presenter | Organised by the Society for Neuroscience (SfN), Chicago, Illinois, USA. |
| ASN Virtual Meeting 2021 | Jun, 2021 | Paper Presenter | Organised by the American Society for Neurochemistry (ASN), Florida, USA. |
| SfN Global Connectome: A Virtual Event | Jan, 2021 | Paper Presenter | Organised by the Society for Neuroscience (SfN), Washington DC, USA. |
| 2019 ISN-ASN Meeting | Aug, 2019 | Paper Presenter | Organized by the International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN) jointly with the American Society for Neurochemistry (ASN) held at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada. |
| 3rd Pharm Tech IAPST International Conference | Jan, 2019 | Paper Presenter | School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar, India and the Indian Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists and Technologists (IAPST), Kolkata, India |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Organised
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role in the Event | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP-Scientific Talk-2025 | Feb, 2025 | Joint Treasurer | PSI, and VU |
| PHYSICON-2022 | Mar, 2023 | Asst. Treasurer | DRDO |
| Pre-Conference Workshop of PHYSICON-2022 | Mar, 2023 | Asst. Treasurer | PSI |
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded by | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Young Investigator’s Educational Enhancement (YIEE) Award | American Society for Neurochemistry (ASN), Florida, USA | Apr, 2021 |
| Trainee Professional Development Award (TPDA) | Society for Neuroscience (SfN), Washington DC, USA. | Oct, 2020 |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellowship | Central Michigan University, MI, USA | Mar, 2020 |
| International Travel Award | International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN) | Aug, 2019 |
| Travel Award of RUSA 2.0, Jadavpur University, Kolkata | Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India | Jul, 2019 |
| International Travel Award | DST-SERB (ITS), Govt. of India | Jul, 2019 |
| The 2nd best oral presentation | Indian Association for the Pharmaceutical Scientists and Technologists (IAPST) | Apr, 2019 |
| National Post Doctoral Fellowship (NPDF) | Science and Engineering Research Board, Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, Govt. of India. | Mar, 2017 |
| Senior Research Fellowship | Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi, India. | Jun, 2013 |
| Young Talent award for the best oral presentation | NeuroUpdate Kolkata-2011 | Nov, 2011 |
| Manpower Fellowship (UGC-UPE) | University of Calcutta, India | Aug, 2010 |
| Silver Medal | Vidyasagar University | Sep, 2009 |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | Govt. of West Bengal, India | Jul, 2007 |