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Dr C R MEERA

Assistant Professor

Programme

Institutions

University

Year of Passing

Field of Study

Ph D

Amala Cancer Research Centre, Thrissur, Kerala, India

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India

2010

Microbiology

PG

Sree Sankara College, Kalady, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India

2003

Microbiology

UG

St Teresa's College, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India

1999

Zoology

NPTEL Online Certification Course

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (Online Class Offering Institute)

MHRD, Govt. of India

Feb-April/2019

Cell Culture Technologies

Coursera online course

 

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

June-2020

English for Career Development

Article Name

Journal Name

Volume Issue

"Antiproliferative and Apoptotic Activities of the Medicinal Mushroom Phellinus rimosus (Agaricomycetes) on HCT116 Human Colorectal Carcinoma Cells"

International journal of Medicinal Mushrooms

20(10)

Mushroom polysaccharides in the prevention and treatment of cancer

Vimala International Research journal

1 (1)

Antitumor activity of a polysaccharide-protein complex isolated from a wood-rotting polypore macrofungusPhellinusrimosus(Berk) Pilat.

Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology and Oncology

31(3)

Anti-arthritic activity of a polysaccharide-protein complex isolated from Phellinusrimosus (Berk) Pilat (Aphyllophoromycetideae), in Freund’s complete adjuvant induced arthritic rats

International journal of Medicinal Mushrooms

11

Anti-inflammatory and free radical scavenging activities of polysaccharide-protein complex isolated from Phellinusrimosus (Berk) Pilat.

International journal of Medicinal Mushrooms

11

Antioxidant potential of Ethanolic and Hot water Extracts of Pleurotus sajor-caju

Annals of Basic and Applied Sciences

8 (1)

Study on the Phytochemical antibacterial and antioxidant activities of Simarouba gluca.

South Indian Journal of Biological Sciences

2(1)

Study on the phytochemical, antimicrobial and anti-oxidant activities of Lantana camara

Annals of Basic and Applied Sciences

2

Antimicrobial and anti-oxidant activities of polysaccharides isolated from an edible mushroom, Pleurotusflorida

Advanced Biotech

10

Extracellular polysaccharides isolated from Saccharomyces cerevisiae inhibit acute and chronic inflammations

Annals of Basic and Applied Sciences

1

Anti-inflammatory and antitumour activities of cultured mycelium of morel mushroom, Morchellaesculenta

Current Science

92

Anti-inflammatory and antitumor activities of polysaccharides isolated from a wood-rotting macro fungus Phellinusrimosus(BERK) PILAT

Indian Journal of Medical Research

121

Antitumor activity of ethanolic extract of Lentinusdicholamellatus

Amala Research Bulletin

25

Anti-oxidant potential of silver nanoparticles synthesized using β (1-3) Glucan isolated from the edible mushroom Pleurotusflorida

Letters in Applied NanoBioScience

2020 (In Press)

Name of the Author

Title of the Article

Title of the Proceeding

Name of the Conference

Month Year

ISBN

Affiliating Institute

Publisher

C R Meera &Nisha Peter

Antioxidant property of silver nanoparticles synthesized from beta (1-3) glucan isolated from the edible mushroom Pleurotusflorida

Proceedings of International e-conference on Bioengineering for Health & Environment

International e-conference on Bioengineering for Health & Environment

16 & 17/ July 2020

Doi:10.33263/Proceedings21.079079

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, India and MAHSA University, Malaysia

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, India and MAHSA University

C R Meera, K KJanardhanan

Tumor inhibition in animal models by β-D-(1→6) glucanfrom the medicinal mushroom Phellinusrimosus (Berk) Pilat.

Proceedings of International Seminar Bio Commercium’19.

International Seminar Bio Commercium’19.

7-8-2019

 

SAFI institute of Advanced Study (SIAS), Malappuram, Kerala

Department of Microbiology, SAFI institute of Advanced Study (SIAS), Malappuram, Kerala

1. C R Meera, K K Janardhanan

Inhibitory effect of a novel polysaccharide-protein complex from the medicinal mushroom Phellinus rimosus (Berk) Pilat on acute and chronic inflammatory models in mice

Proceedings of Pharmalims 2018- International seminar on innovative technologies in pharmaceutical sciences

International seminar on innovative technologies in pharmaceutical sciences.

2018

     

Meera C R

Cultivation of Pleurotus sajor-caju- An eco-friendly approach for agricultural waste management

Proceedings of National Seminar on Solid Waste and its Sustainable Management –“SWASM”

KSCSTE sponsored (Science Popularisation Programme2017-2018) National Seminar on Solid Waste and its Sustainable Management –“SWASM”

27-Jul-18

 

St Mary's College, Thrissur-680020

Department of Biotechnology, St Mary's College, Thrissur-680020

Meera C R and Saadiya Shareef

Bioconversion of agrowaste into edible mushroom Pleurotus florida and its biological properties

Proceedings of UGC sponsored International Conference on ‘Innovations and Challenges in Food Processing Sector”.

International Conference on ‘Innovations and Challenges in Food Processing Sector

9 & 10-02-2018

 

St Teresa's CollegeErnakulam, Kerala

St Teresa's CollegeErnakulam, Kerala

Aswathy Venugopal, Sneha K S and Meera C R

Phytochemical screening and biological potential of different extracts prepared from the medicinal plant Simarouba gluca.

Proceedings of KSCSTE sponsored National Seminar on Pharmacognosy and Conservation of Strategies of Medicinal Plants

KSCSTE sponsored National Seminar on Pharmacognosy and Conservation of Strategies of Medicinal Plants

21-Jul-17

 

Postgraduate Department of Botany, Vimala College, Thrissur

Postgraduate Department of Botany, Vimala College, Thrissur

Meera C R & Janardhanan K K,

In vivo and In vitro anticancer activity of polysaccharide isolated from the parasitic mushroom Phellinus rimosus (Berk) Pilat.

Proceedings of National seminar on New Frontiers in Agricultural Biotechnology

Kerala state Planning Board Sponsored National seminar on New Frontiers in Agricultural Biotechnology

3-4 March 2015

 

Finishing school in Biotechnology, Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur-680656

Finishing school in Biotechnology, Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur-680656

Karthika S Pallath and Meera C R

Biological Properties Of polysaccharides Isolated From The Wood Rotting Mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum

Proceedings of UGC National Seminar on Recent advances in Biotechnology

UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Recent advances in Biotechnology

2014

 

St Joseph’s College, Erinjalakkuda

Department of Biotechnology, St Joseph’s College, Erinjalakkuda

Karthika S Pallath and Meera C R

A study on the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of the wood rotting mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum

Proceedings of National Seminar on Microbes for Green Environment

UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Microbes for Green Environment

21-22 August, 2014

 

St Mary's College, Thrissur-680020

Department of Microbiology, St Mary's College, Thrissur-680020

Meera C R and Janardhanan K K

Biological properties of β-D-(1-6) glucan from the macrofungusPhellinusrimosus(Berk) Pilat.

Proceedings of National Symposium on Medicinal Mushrooms

National Symposium on Medicinal Mushrooms

24-25-Jan-2013

 

Amala Cancer Research Centre, Thrissur

Amala Cancer Research Centre, Thrissur

Meera C R and Janardhanan K K

Antineoplastic properties of polysaccharides from Phellinusspecies with special emphasis to Phellinusrimosus(Berk) Pilat.

Proceedings of National Symposium on Medicinal Mushrooms

National Symposium on Medicinal Mushrooms

24-25-Jan-2013

 

Amala Cancer Research Centre, Thrissur

Amala Cancer Research Centre, Thrissur

Nisha Neelakandan and Meera C R

Biological properties of the ethanolic extract from the edible mushroom, Pleurotussajor-caju

Proceedings of National seminar on Basic and Advanced Biochemical Techniques: Relevance in Interdisciplinary research Scenario

National seminar on Basic and Advanced Biochemical Techniques: Relevance in Interdisciplinary research Scenario

3-4-Sep-2013

 

BK college, Amalagiry, Kottayam

BK college, Amalagiry, Kottayam

Meera C R and Janardhanan K K

Anticancer activity of a polysaccharide-protein complex isolated from the parasitic mushroom Phellinusrimosus(Berk) Pilat

Proceedings of National Symposium on Emerging Trends in Biotechnology

National Symposium on Emerging Trends in Biotechnology

12-13, Dec -2012

ISBN-978-93- 80095-39-4

Department of Biotechnology,Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin

Directorate of Public Relations & Publications for Department of Biotechnology,Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin

Greeshma Chandrasekharan N and Meera C. R

Antimicrobial, anti-oxidant and antigenotoxic activities of microalgae Spirulina

Proceedings of UGC sponsored National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Biopharmaceuticals

UGC sponsored National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Biopharmaceuticals

26 &27-Aug-2011

 

St Mary's College, Thrissur-680020

Department of Microbiology, St Mary's College, Thrissur-680020

Meera C.R., Janardhanan K.K., Mani S.B., Karunagaran D

Antioxidnat, antiproliferative and apoptotic activity of a polysaccharide-protein complex isolated from the mushroom Phellinusrimosus (Berk) Pilat

Proceedings of International conference on Current trends in free radical research and herbal antioxidants

International conference on Current trends in free radical research and herbal antioxidants

8-9 January, 2010

 10

Society for Free Radical Research India & Amala Cancer Research Centre, Thrissur

Position

Title of the Event

Level

Date

Coordinator

National webinar on Inflammation,Cancer, Neutraceuticals-How are they linked?

National

03-June-2020

Coordinator

National webinar on hygienic Kitchen practices in the Context of COVID-19

National

28-May-2020

Coordinator

“I am and I will-Healthy ways to beat Cancer”, National science day Programme , supported by Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Education, Govt. of Kerala

State

1-4, February, 2019

Programme Convenor

Sr Dr Rani George Endowment Lecture and Intercollegiate Paper/ Poster Presentation Competition on the theme “Go Green Stay Healthy” organized by IQAC of St Mary’s College, Thrissur

Regional

4-5, December, 2017.

Organizing Committee Member

Inter-University Quiz Competition and Powerpoint Presentation Competition on the theme ”Stay Healthy in Monsoon”

State

28-July-2017

Programme Co-ordinator

KSCSTE-National Science Day (2016) Celebrations on the theme “Cancer Among Women-Prevention and Treatment Strategies”

Regional

29-Jan- 2016 to 4-Feb-2016

Convenor

UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Microbes for Green Environment”

National

21-22, August, 2014.

Organizing Committee member

National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Biopharmaceuticals

National

26 &27-Aug-2011

Type

Name of the Programme

Level

Organisors

Venue

Date

Seminar

Pharmalims 2018- International seminar on innovative technologies in pharmaceutical sciences

International

ELIMS college of Pharmacy, Thrissur

Lulu International Convention Centre, Thrissur

05-10-2020

Webinar

Career Advancement Scheme & UGC Regulations

National

Mar Thoma College, Malappuram

Online

03-08-2020

Webinar

National Webinar On “Lifestyle & Cardiovascular Diseases”

National

Department of Microbiology, St Mary’s College, Thrissur-20

Online

25-07-2020

Webinar

Metagenomic Library Construction & Screening

National

St Stephen’s College, Pathanapuram

Online

23-07-2020

Webinar

International E-Conference on Bioengineering for Health & Environment- ICBHE 2020

International

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, India and MAHSA University, Malaysia

Online

16 & 17-07- 2020

Webinar

Advances in Cancer Research

International

Internal Quality Assurance Cell, SIAS, malappuram

Online

11-07-2020

Webinar

“Pharmaceutical and Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for the Management of COVID-19

International

Department of Microbiology, St Mary’s College, Thrissur-20

Online

24-06-2020

Webinar

National Webinar On “A Link Between Health Practices And Lifestyle Diseases”

National

Department of Biochemistry & Department of Physical Education, St.Mary’s College, Thrissur -680020, Kerala

Online

10-06- 2020

Webinar

National Webinar on “ Inflammation, Cancer and Nutraceuticals: How Are They Linked? ”

National

Department of Microbiology, St Mary’s College, Thrissur-20

Online

03/ 06/ 2020

Webinar

National Webinar On “Hygienic Kitchen Practices In The Context Of COVID-19”

National

Department of Microbiology, St Mary’s College, Thrissur-20

Online

28/ 05/ 2020

Webinar

Biological&Diagnostic Approach of COVID-19

National

S N College, Alathur

Online

23-05-2020

FDP (Online)

“Techno-Pedagogical aspect of global competency in higher education”

National

NSS Training College Pandalam& NSS Training College Changanaserry

Online

22/05/2020 to 27/05/2020.

Webinar

Webinar on “NAAC Accreditation for Autonomous /Affiliated Colleges”

National

St Thomas College, Thrissur

Online

22-05-2020

Webinar

National Webinar on “Stress Response in Mycobacteria"

National

Department of Microbiology and Internal Quality Assurance Cell, SIAS, Malappuram

Online

21-05-2020

FDP (Online)

”Unleash Your Potential”

National

Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), and Women Development Cell (WDC), SIAS

Online

19 and 20 -05-2020

Seminar

International Seminar Bio Commercium’19

International

SAFI institute of Advanced Study (SIAS), Malappuram, Kerala, India

SIAS, Malappuram, Kerala

07-08-2019

FDP

Refresher Course (Interdisciplinary) on “Sharpening of Soft Skills for Academic excellence”

National

Academic Staff, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy, Thrissur,

03-07-2019 to 16-07-2019

Seminar

International seminar on Trends and innovations in Science, Arts and Commerce- Lab to Layman

International

Marian Centre for Advanced Research (MCAR) & Department of Biotechnology & Social work, St Mary’s College, Thrissur, Kerala

St Mary’s College, Thrissur, Kerala

29-01-2019

Orientation Programme

District level One day orientation programme for Internal Mentors of the Scholar Support Programme of colleges in Thrissur District

District

Office of The New Initiatives in Higher Education, Government of Kerala

St Thomas College, Thrissur

29/ 11/ 2018

WORKSHOP

Research Workshop on “Measuring Academic Research: Role of Journal Indexing And Scientometrics”

State

Department of Computer Science and Applications, St Mary’s College, Thrissur, in association with CSCTA (Computer Science College Teachers’ Association)

St Mary’s College, Thrissur

28.09.2018

Workshop

Measuring Academic Research: Role of Journal Indexing And Scientometrics

National

Department of Computer Science and Applications, St Mary’s College, Thrissur, in association with CSCTA (Computer Science College Teachers’ Association)

Titile of the Paper

Title of the Event

Date

Venue Organizer

Sponsoring Agency

nanoparticles synthesized from beta (1-3) glucan isolated from the edible mushroom Pleurotusflorida

International e-conference on Bioengineering for Health & Environment

16 & 17/ 07 2020

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, India and MAHSA University, Malaysia

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, India and MAHSA University, Malaysia

Tumor inhibition in animal models by β-D-(1→6) glucanfrom the medicinal mushroom Phellinusrimosus (Berk) Pilat.

One day International Seminar Bio Commercium’19

07/08/2019

SAFI institute of Advanced Study (SIAS), Malappuram, Kerala

SIAS, Malappuram, Kerala

Anti-oxidant activity of Silver nanoparticles synthesized from the edible mushroom Pleurotusflorida

One day international seminar on Trends and innovations in Science, Arts and Commerce- Lab to Layman

29/01/2019

Marian Centre for Advanced Research (MCAR) &IQAC, St Mary’s College, Thrissur, Kerala

(MCAR) &IQAC, St Mary’s College, Thrissur, Kerala

Inhibitory effect of a novel polysaccharide-protein complex from the medicinal mushroom Phellinus rimosus (Berk) Pilat on acute and chronic inflammatory models in mice.

International seminar on innovative technologies in pharmaceutical sciences 'Pharmalims-2018'

5-Oct-2018

Lulu International Convention Centre, Thrissur

ELIMS college of Pharmacy, Thrissur

An eco-friendly approach for agricultural waste management.

KSCSTE sponsored (Science Popularisation Programme2017-2018) National Seminar on Solid Waste and its Sustainable Management –“SWASM”

27-Jul-18

Department of Biotechnology, St Mary’s College, Thrissur

KSCSTE

Bioconversion of agrowaste into edible mushroom Pleurotus florida and its biological properties

UGC sponsored International Conference on ‘Innovations and Challenges in Food Processing Sector

9-10, Feb-2018

St Teresa’s College, Ernakulam

UGC

Phytochemical screening and biological potential of different extracts prepared from the medicinal plant Simarouba gluca

KSCSTE sponsored National Seminar on Pharmacognosy and Conservation of Strategies of Medicinal Plants

21-Jul-17

Postgraduate Department of Botany, Vimala College, Thrissur

KSCSTE

Biological properties of sequential extract prepared from the Microalgae,Spirulina

Emerging Trends in Phytopharmaceuticals

14/01/2016

Vimala College, Thrissur

UGC

In vivo and In vitro anticancer activity of polysaccharide isolated from the parasitic mushroom Phellinus rimosus (Berk) Pilat

Kerala state Planning Board Sponsored National seminar on New Frontiers in Agricultural Biotechnology

3-4 March 2015

Finishing school in Biotechnology, Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur-680656

Kerala state Planning Board

. Biological properties of the ethanolic extract from the edible mushroom, Pleurotussajor-caju

National seminar on Basic and Advanced Biochemical Techniques: Relevance in Interdisciplinary research Scenario

3-4-Sep-2013

BK college, Amalagiry, Kottayam

UGC

Biological properties of β-D-(1-6) glucan from the macrofungusPhellinusrimosus(Berk) Pilat

National Symposium on Medicinal Mushrooms

24-25-Jan-2013

Amala Cancer Research Centre, Thrissur

Amala Cancer Research Centre, Thrissur

Antineoplastic properties of polysaccharides from Phellinus species with special emphasis to Phellinusrimosus(Berk) Pilat

National Symposium on Medicinal Mushrooms

24-25-Jan-2013

Amala Cancer Research Centre, Thrissur

Amala Cancer Research Centre, Thrissur

Anticancer activity of a polysaccharide-protein complex isolated from the parasitic mushroom Phellinusrimosus(Berk) Pilat

National Symposium on Emerging Trends in Biotechnology 2012

12-13, Dec -2012

Department of Biotechnology,Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin

DBT, PURSE& UGC

Antimicrobial, anti-oxidant and antigenotoxic activities of microalgae Spirulina

National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Biopharmaceuticals

26 &27-Aug-2011

Department of Microbiology, St Mary's College, Thrissur-680020

UGC

Antioxidnat, antiproliferative and apoptotic activity of a polysaccharide-protein complex isolated from the mushroom Phellinusrimosus (Berk) Pilat.

International conference on Current trends in free radical research and herbal antioxidants, Society for free radical research – India

8-9 January, 2010

Amala Cancer Research Centre, Thrissur

Society for free radical research – India

Anti-inflammatory activity of neutral and acidic extracellular polysaccharides isolated from saccharomyces cerevisiae

International Conference on Ethnopharamacology and alternative Medicine,

20-22 January 2006

Amala Cancer Research Centre,Amala Ayurveda Hospital & Research Centre, Amala Nagar, Thrissur

National Association of Ethnopharmacology

Anti-inflammatory and antitumor activities of polysaccharides isolated from a wood-rotting macro fungus Phellinusrimosus(BERK) PILAT

 

9-12 Feb.2005

Institute of Cytology & Preventive Oncology, New Delhi. India

Indian Association of Cancer Research (IACR)

Designation

Institution

Duration

Assistant Professor & HOD

St Mary’s College, Thrissur-680020

1-12-2010 till date

Position

Year

Internal Mentor of Scholar Support Programme

2018-2019

Editor in Charge of Research Journal Annals of Basic and Applied Sciences

2010 to till year

College Council Member

2018

College Level Monitoring Committee Member

2018

Student Grievance Redressal Cell Member

2018

Value Education Committee Co-ordinator

2018

Event

Institution Agency

Date

Question Paper Setter

University of Kerala

15-06-2020

Subject Expert for Faculty Recruitment

Tharananellur Arts & Science College, Irinjalakkuda

04-06-2020

PSC Question paper Setter

Kerala Public service Commission

23-01-2020

Question Paper Setter

Kannur University

24-12-2019

Question Paper Setter

Mar Athenesius College, Kothamangalam(Autonomous)

18-12-2019

Chaired a session in One day International seminar on Trends and innovations in Science, Arts and Commerce- Lab to Layman

MCAR, Department of Biotechnology & Social work, St Mary’s College, Thrissur

07-08-2019

Chaired a session in International Conference on Trends and Innovations in Science Arts and Commerce, TISAC

MCAR& IQAC, St Mary’s College, Thrissur

29/01/2019

Judge for Intercollegiate Power point presentation Competition as part of KSCSTE sponsored Ozone DayCelebrations-2018, “Keep cool and Carry on- The Montreal Protocol”

St Mary’s College, Thrissur

18-Sep-2018

Judge for Intercollegiate Power point presentation Competition

KSCSTE

18-09-2018

Chairperson for Centralised Valuation Camps in B Sc Microbiology

University of Calicut

2018 June to till date

Interview Board for selection of Teaching Faculty in Microbiology

St Mary's College, Thrissur

13, April, 2018.

Subject Expert in the Interview Board for selection of Teaching Faculty

Tharananellur Arts & Science College, Irinjalakuda,

13, April, 2018.

Inspection Commission for University of Calicut, for granting continuation of Provisional Affiliation to the Self Financing programme in B Sc Microbiology

Tharananellur Arts & Science College, Irinjalakuda, Thrissur

27/3/2018

Judge under the subject theme Health for 44th Regional Jawaharlal Nehru National Science, Mathematics and Environment Exhibition for Children”

Kendriya Vidyalaya, Thrissur

12-01- 2017

PSC Question Paper Setter

Kerala Public Service Commission

2014

Interview Board for selection of Teaching Faculty for PG in Microbiology

 

2011- Till date

Judge for SPECT 2010

St Paul’s Public School, Thrissur

18-19, November, 2010

Title of the Talk

Title of the Event

Venue

Date

Level

Organisors

Mushrooms – Miracle Macro fungus for Good Health & Longevity

Microbiology Association Inauguration- 2020

Tharananellur Arts & Science College, Irinjalakkuda

22-02-2020

College

Tharananellur Arts & Science College, Irinjalakkuda

Mushrooms- Nature’s Hidden Treasure for Improving Human Health and Quality of Life”

Microbiology Association Inauguration

GEMS Arts & Science College, Ramapuram

19- Nov-2018.

Regional

GEMS Arts & Science College, Ramapuram

An introduction to Microbiology

SPECT 2010 (St Paul’s Public School Exhibition of Creative Talents

St Paul’s Public School, Thrissur

18-19, November, 2010

State Level

St Paul’s Public School, Thrissur

Spirulina-The supreme food

Sampoorna Aarogya Seminar

at Jawahar Bala Bhavan, Thrissur

08-08-2010

Regional

DXN Nature Valley and Mushroom World, Thrissur.