Designation: Guest Faculty
Specialization: Cancer biology, molecular biology, and bioactive proteins derived from natural resources
Contact: +91 9862656983
Email: pjollydevi[AT]gmail.com
Ph.D. Biochemistry (Cancer Biology), Manipur University, India – 2023
Dedicated biotechnology researcher and academic specializing in cancer biology, molecular biology, and bioactive proteins derived from natural resources. My research focuses on the anticancer potential of sericin proteins derived from wild silkworm species (Antheraea proylei J). I possess strong experience in postgraduate teaching, interdisciplinary research, and molecular laboratory techniques. I am committed to mentoring students, promoting scientific innovation, and translating biotechnology research into entrepreneurial and societal impact.
• Cancer biology and molecular mechanisms of apoptosis
• Bioactive peptides and proteins from natural resources
• Protein biochemistry and therapeutic biomolecules
• Translational biotechnology innovation
Ph.D. Biochemistry (Cancer Biology), Manipur University, India – 2023
Thesis: Anticancer activity of sericin preparation from cocoon of oak tasar silkworm (Antheraea proyleiJ.)
M.Sc. Biotechnology, Bangalore University – 2008 (First Class, 70.1%)
B.Sc. Biotechnology, Bangalore University – 2006 (First Class, 69%)
Class XII (Science), CBSE – 2001 (69.8%)
Class X, BOSEM Manipur – 1999 (57.5%)
State Level Eligibility Test (SLET), Life Sciences – 2013
Guest Faculty – Department of Biochemistry, Manipur University (Aug 2019 – Present)
• Teaching postgraduate courses in Biochemistry
• Supervising laboratory work
• Supporting curriculum development and interdisciplinary teaching
Junior Research Fellow – Department of Biochemistry, Manipur University (May 2011 – Mar 2013)
• DBT State Biotech Hub project on microbial biotechnology
• Isolation and characterization of keratinolytic actinomycetes
• Enzyme screening and microbial biotechnology research
Research Fellow – Microtest Innovations Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore (Sep 2008 – Apr 2011)
• Peripheral blood lymphocyte culture for chromosomal abnormality diagnostics
• PCR amplification, cloning, plasmid preparation and recombinant protein expression
1. Devi, P.J., Singh, A.R., Singh, N.T., et al. (2024). Sericin induces apoptosis in a caspase‑dependent manner in A549 and HeLa cells. Anti‑Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry.
2. Devi, P.J., Singh, A.R., Singh, L.S., et al. (2022). Sericin from Antheraea proylei J. cocoons induces genotoxic cell death through activation of p38 in PC3 cells. Research Journal of Biotechnology.
3. Ningthoujam, D.S., Devi, L.J., Devi, P.J., et al. (2016). Optimization of keratinase production by Amycolatopsis sp. strain MBRL 40 from a limestone habitat. Journal of Bioprocessing & Biotechnology.
• DBT Hands‑on Training Workshop on Basic and Advanced Immunological Techniques (ACTREC, Mumbai, 2016)
• 105th Indian Science Congress – Oral Presentation (2018)
• International Conference on Interdisciplinary Studies, Manipur University – Oral Presentation (2019)
• National Conference on Advances in Chemical Research – Oral Presentation (2022)
• Capacity Building in Grant Writing Workshop – DBT (2017)
• Start‑Up Boot Camp, Planning Department Manipur (2020)
Subject Matter Expert for national MOOC programme under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
• Developed and delivered 10 lecture modules in biotechnology and life sciences.
• Delivered radio talks in English on sericin research and biotechnology applications.
• Contributed to science outreach programmes and public engagement activities.
• Co‑establishment of a biotechnology‑based startup supported by RKVY RAFTAAR initiative.
• Recognized with Best Stall Awards at ICAR National Mushroom Day exhibitions (2023 & 2024).
• Focus on commercialization of biotechnology research and bioresource‑based innovations.
• Mammalian cell culture and cytotoxicity assays
• Apoptosis pathway analysis
• PCR, cloning and plasmid preparation
• Protein extraction and biochemical assays
• Microbial isolation and enzyme characterization
• Scientific writing and research communication
• Postgraduate teaching and mentoring
• Conference presentations and academic outreach
• Curriculum development support in biotechnology and molecular biology
