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Manipur Univ


Dr. Asem Robinson Singh

Designation: Guest Faculty

Specialization: Bioprospecting and Drug Discovery.

Contact: 9612677303

Email: asem.robinson [AT] gmail.com

Ph.D., NET, SLET, GATE, MSc Biotechnology

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BRIEF PROFILE

A highly motivated individual with a PhD in Biotechnology, with collective experience of more than 10 years in research laboratories. Experienced in prospecting of anticancer phytochemicals, has considerable knowledge in chromatography techniques such as HPLC. Experienced in gene cloning, expression, protein purification, diagnostic assays. Seeking suitable position in a reputed research institute.

 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

 

Degree/Diploma

Year Institute / University

Marks (in % )

 

PhD

2012-2017

Manipur University

Awarded

(Outstanding in course work)

 

NET, SLET, GATE

UGC/CSIR NET, NE-SLET and GATE

2010, 2014, 2012, 2010

 

M.Sc. Biotechnology

2006-2008

Kuvempu University Shimoga

 

74% (Bronze Medal)

 

B.Sc. Biotechnology

 

2003-2006

Vydehi Institute of Biotech Science,

Bangalore

 

77%

SSLC

CBSE (XII Std.)

2001

Sainik School Imphal, Manipur

 

76.2%

HSLC (X Std.) CBSE

1999

Sainik School Imphal, Manipur

74.2%

 

 

 

 

EXPERTISE IN MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES

 

 

 

 

TRAINING AND SUMMER DISSERTATIONS MENTORED

 

Student Name

Title of dissertation

Affiliated University

Month and Year

Tarundas Naorem

Cloning and overexpression of GPCR in cancer cells: a comparative analysis in prostate and breast cancer cell lines.

MM University

April 2012

Jeken

Cloning of metastatic suppressor gene and expression in different cancer cell lines

 

HNB Garhwal University

June 2012

Sahela Laishram

Analysis of Anti-Proliferative Activity of Goniothalamus sesquipedalis, Isodon ternifolius and Curcuma longa Rhizome Methanol Extract on Prostate Cancer Cell Line, PC3

 

Bharathiar University

April 2013

S. Jyotsana

Purification of bio-active compound from crude methalonic leaf extract of O.indicum and evaluation of its apoptotic potential on HeLa cell line

Amity University

June 2014

Avei Hamei

Purification of Stevioside from Stevia rabaudiana.

Manipur University

2017

 

WORK EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH and TEACHING.

  1. Utilized for COVID-19 test at Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratory, JNIMS (May 2020-Dec 2020)

  2. Guest Lecturer, Dept of Biotechnology, Manipur University (August 2019-till date)

  1. Research Associate (RA) at CAU Imphal, June 2019 to August 2019.

  1. Scientist –B, Ethno-medicinal Research Centre, Manipur.( July 2017- Dec to June 2019)

  1. PhD work “ Study of molecular mechanism of anticancer activity of Oroxylum indicum” Dept. of Biotechnology Manipur University (2012 to 2017)

  1. Worked as JRF for “A proteomic approach for investigating mechanism of the

OGR1’s suppression of prostate cancer metastasis” Department of

Biotechnology, Manipur University (2011-2014)

  1. Worked as JRF for “Virus Disease: Mouse Model, Virulent and Fitness Determinants and the development of Novel Therapeutics” JNCASR, Bangalore. (2009-2011)

  1. Research Assistant, Microtest Innovations Pvt Ltd. Bangalore, India (2006-2009)

 

RELEVANT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Teaches Molecular Biology, Techniques at Bioscience, Imphal, CSIR-NET coaching Institute since 2014.

  • Coaching Instructor for Biotech Entrance Exams, CGHS, Manipur.

  • Have recorded 17 video lectures for UGC-CEC, MOOC, Swayam 2017.

 

MASTER’S ACADEMIC PROJECTS

1. Project Title: A study on the Diacetyl Formation, Reduction and Control in Lager Beer

Institution: Karnataka Breweries and Distilleries Ltd

Project Duration: May-June 2009

2. Project Title: A Brief Study on Immunotechniques.

Institution: Best Biotek Research Lab Pvt Ltd. Jayanagar, Bangalore.

Project Duration: June 2005

3. Project title: Calllus Induction from Leaves & Internodes and

Micropropagation from Axillary bud of Ocimum sanctum.

Institution: Vydehi Institute of Biotech Sciences and Research

Centre, Bangalore.

 

PUBLICATIONS

  1. Asem Robinson, T. Chanu Machathoibi, Salam Dayananda Singh and Lisam Shanjukumar Singh. (2013) Development of Non-cytotoxic Anticancer Therapeutic Drugs from Medicinal Plants Current Topics in Redox Biology. Sharma and Sharma, ISBN-13:978-93-392-1420-3. McGraw Hill Education India (P) Ltd.

  1. Thangjam Davis Singh, Adhikarimayum Lakhikumar Sharma, Asem Robinson, Lisam Shanjukumar Singh and Thiyam Ramsing Singh. (2013) Leaf extract of Zanthoxylum armatum DC induced apoptosis in human cervical cell line by activating ERK Current Topics in Redox Biology. Sharma and Sharma, ISBN-13:978-93-392-1420-3. McGraw Hill Education India (P) Ltd.

  1.  Lourembam, D., Singh, A., Sharma, T., Singh, T., Singh, T., & Singh, L. (2014). Evaluation of Risk Factors for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma in a High-risk Area of India, the Northeastern Region. Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention: APJCP, 16(12), 4927-4935.

  2. SINGH, T. D., MEITEI, H. T., SHARMA, A. L., ROBINSON, A., SINGH, L. S. & SINGH, T. R. 2015. Anticancer properties and enhancement of therapeutic potential of cisplatin by leaf extract of Zanthoxylum armatum DC. Biological research, 48, 1-9.

  3. Yumnam Devashree, B.K.Dutta, L. Shanjukumar Singh and A. Robinson Singh (2016). Analysis of selected pesticides (i.e.Imidacloprid and Dimethoate) residue in yard long beans (Vigna unguiculata Subsp. Sesquipedalis) and Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. (Moench). Journal of Environmental and Applied Bioresearch 04-1, 16-19

  1. Devi, M. S., Singh, T. B., Singh, A. R., Singh, L. S., Ansari, M. A., Singh, T. S., & Machathoibi, T. C. (2017). Determination of organophosphorus, carbamate and synthetic pyrethroids residues in fish of loktak lake (a Ramsar site) by using high performance liquid chromatography. Indian Journal of environmental protection, 37, 557-567.

  2. Dhanaraj Singh Thokchom, Asem Robinson Singh (2018). Ethnopharmacological relevance of Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa for treatment of diabetes mellitus: A review, Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Rev. Res, 48(2), 15-19.

  1. Kamei Caleb, Asem Robinson Singh, Davis Singh Thangjam, Leivon Edwin Kom, DS Thokchom, AKS Rawat (2018). Development and Efficacy of Potential Anthelmintic Polyherbal formulation (EMRC-F-07) –An Ethno Pharmacology Approach. Accepted for publication in International Journal Of Pharmacognosy And Phytochemical Research

  1. Asem Robinson Singh, Thangjam Davis Singh, Edwin Leivon Kom, LD Rovei, DS Thokchom*, AKS Rawat. Evaluation of hypoglycemic and antioxidant activities of ‘Koubru Yai’ (Stephania rotunda Engl.) - an important medicinal plant used in traditional medicine of Manipur. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry (2019); 8(1): 1364-1369

  2. Takhellambam Chanu Machathoibi, Asem Robinson Singh, Thangjam Davis Singh, Thiyam Ramsing Singh,Mibam Damayenti & Lisam Shanjukumar Singh (November 2020).” Croton caudatus Geisel Induces Apoptosis in Prostate Cancer Cell Lines.”PROTEUS JOURNAL.https://doi.org/10.37896/PJ11.11/023

  1. Singh, A.R.; Singh, S.A.; Singh, T.D.; Singh, N.T.; Chanu, T.M.; Singh, O.M.; Singh, L.S. Bioassay-Guided Isolation of 2-[P-(2-Carboxyhydrazino) Phenoxy]-6-(Hydroxymethyl) Tetrahydro-2h-Pyran-3, 4, 5-Triol From Oroxylum Indicum and Investigation of Its Molecular Mechanism Action of Apoptosis Induction. [In Press] Pharmaceuticals, MDPI 2021.

 

 

RESEARCH PAPERS UNDER COMMUNICATION

  1. Devi, P. J., Singh, A. R., Singh, L. S., Singh, L. R., & Devi, S. K. (2020). Sericin Preparation from Cocoons of Oak Tasar Silkworm Antheraea proylei J. Induces Apoptosis in a Caspase-dependent Manner in A549 and HeLa Cells and Caspase-independent Manner in PC3 Cells.

PATENTS

  1. Ethnic Nutraceutical Soup. Provisional patent application no. 210831023204.

  2. Polyherbal Antihelminthic Formulation and Method of Preparation Thereof. Publication date 04/09/2020. Application number 201931007936.

  3. Composition for the prevention or treatment of mastitis application number 202131039468.