Dr. Praveen Kumar
Assistant Professor - Selection Grade
Qualification: B.Sc. (Chem,Microbio,Genetics), M.Sc. (Biotech), Ph.D. (Stem Cells & Cancer), P.D.F (Stem Cells & Cancer)
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assistant Professor - Selection Grade, School of Civil & Chemical Engineering, MIT Manipal
- Joint Coordinator—Centre for Microfluidics, Biomarkers, Photoceutics & Sensors (μBioPS)
- Faculty Advisor for student club-Innotech Manipal
- SWAYAM Coordinator
- Curriculum committee member
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Scientist | Biomarkers in Stem Cells and Cancer | University of Liege, Belgium | |
| Ph.D. | Biomarkers in Stem Cells and Cancer | RWTH Aachen University, Germany | |
| M.Sc. | Biotechnology | University of Mysore, India |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Expertise
Biomarker Science, Stem Cell and Cancer Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biology Technologies, Cellular Imaging and Immunoassays
Area of Research
Biomarker discovery in stem cells and cancer: Investigation of molecular biomarkers associated with stemness and disease aggressiveness, aimed at improving early detection and treatment response. · Cellular plasticity as a therapeutic target: Understanding how cancer cells change between stem-like and mature forms, and finding ways to control this switching to lower their ability to spread and resist treatments. · Translational stem cell and cancer biology: Applying stem cell biology to clinical oncology for biomarker-driven therapies and personalized medicine. · Biotechnology-enabled platforms: Biotechnological platforms and experimental systems for analysis of stem cell and cancer pathways