Bio
Faculty Name: Dr. Andrea Mary F
Degree: M.Sc, M.Phil ,Ph.D
Designation: Assistant Professor, Faculty Department of Human Genetics, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Porur
Area of research expertise: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cancer Genetics
Educational Qualification: M.Sc. Biochemistry, M.Phil. Biochemistry. Ph.D Human Genetics
Specialty: Area of specialization include Biochemical Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Cytogenetics and Cancer Biology
Major Accomplishments: Actively involved in academics, Research and Patient care for about 19 years. Imparting knowledge to students from various discipline. Demonstrated project management skills by being a principal Investigator for three funded projects. The outcome of the funded project has received best poster and paper awards at national, international and state levels at various forums. Introduced the “Triple screening Test” which is a noninvasive prenatal screening technique for the detection of fetal chromosomal aneuploidy from maternal serum biochemical markers. Continuous service in patient care
Awards Received
- Secured second place in the ideathon on “Revolutionizing Cardiomyopathy Diagnosis: AI-Enhanced Biochip Technology,” held in celebration of National Science Week at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research on February 28, 2024.
- Awarded the Emerging Researcher award in the International Conferences organized by Biomedical Research Unit in Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences for the Paper presentation on “Integration of Estrogen Metabolizing, Signaling and DNA repair Pathway and its implication in Breast cancer risk.
- Presented an e-poster “Breast cancer susceptibility genes in estrogen metabolizing pathway in a southern Indian population” in the international conference on Recent advances in Biomedicine, at Saveetha Dental college Chennai and won the best poster award.
- Oral presentation titled “Breast cancer susceptibility genes in base excision DNA repair pathway” in a southern Indian population” in the National conference, Hindustan college of Arts and Science and won the best paper award.
- Oral presentation titled “Use of chemical pesticides Health Impact on cancer progression” in the National conference on “Biotechnological advances towards sustainable Agriculture and environment” organized by the Department of Biotechnology, Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, Chennai and won the best paper award.
- Oral Presentation “Chemotherapeutic Agents” National Seminar On “Newer Innovations in chemistry” Chemino 2014, Annai Velankanni college. Thiruvananthapuram, Tholayavattam and won the best paper award.
Project Grant Obtained: 3 No
- Principal Investigator: DBT funded project Pilot Project Grant for Young investigators in cancer Biology on the project title “Ovarian cancer susceptibility genes in a south Indian population” Sanction amount: 24.3 lakhs
- Principal Investigator: Young faculty research grant on the title “Genetic polymorphism in estrogen metabolizing gene pathway and breast cancer risk
- Principal Investigator: Young faculty research grant GATE PROJECT on the title Gall stone disease – A Comparative study unraveling the genetic profile markers of ESR1, ADRB3 and UGT1A1 gene variations with the risk of gall stone disease in North and South Indian patients.
- Summer Research Fellowship Guidance: 2
- Internships: 7
- Ph.D. Supervisor: 4
- Publication -15
- Book chapter authored- 3
Educations
M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D
Ph.D Human Genetics 2019 Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
M.Phil Biochemistry 2003 University of Madras
M.Sc Biochemistry 2002 D.G Vaishnav College of Arts and Science , Chennai
B.Sc. Biochemistry 2000 Ethiraj College for women
Awards & Recognitions
Secured second place in the ideathon on "Revolutionizing Cardiomyopathy Diagnosis: AI-Enhanced Biochip Technology," held in celebration of National Science Week at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research on February 28, 2024.
Revolutionizing Cardiomyopathy Diagnosis: AI-Enhanced Biochip Technology,
Awarded the Emerging Researcher award in the International Conferences organized by Biomedical Research Unit in Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences for the Paper presentation on “Integration of Estrogen Metabolizing, Signaling and DNA repair Pathway and its implication in Breast cancer risk.
Emerging Researcher award in the International Conferences organized by Biomedical Research Unit in Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
Presented an e-poster “Breast cancer susceptibility genes in estrogen metabolizing pathway in a southern Indian population” in the international conference on Recent advances in Biomedicine, at Saveetha Dental college Chennai and won the best poster award.
Breast cancer susceptibility genes in estrogen metabolizing pathway in a southern Indian population
Oral presentation titled “Breast cancer susceptibility genes in base excision DNA repair pathway” in a southern Indian population” in the National conference, Hindustan college of Arts and Science and won the best paper award.
Breast cancer susceptibility genes in base excision DNA repair pathway
Oral presentation titled “Use of chemical pesticides Health Impact on cancer progression” in the National conference on “Biotechnological advances towards sustainable Agriculture and environment” organized by the Department of Biotechnology, Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, Chennai and won the best paper award.
Use of chemical pesticides Health Impact on cancer progression
Oral Presentation “Chemotherapeutic Agents” National Seminar On “Newer Innovations in chemistry” Chemino 2014, Annai Velankanni college. Thiruvananthapuram, Tholayavattam and won the best paper award.
Chemotherapeutic Agents” National Seminar On “Newer Innovations in chemistry
