Madhumita Ghosh | Retinal Degeneration and Diabetic retinopathy | Women Researcher Award
Profile:
Education:
Dr. Madhumita Ghosh š embarked on her academic journey with a Ph.D. from Jadavpur University, Kolkata (1995-2001), marking the genesis of her profound expertise. Following this, she contributed as a Research Associate at AIIMS, New Delhi (2001-2002), and broadened her horizons with a Visiting Post Doctoral Fellowship at the National Eye Institute, NIH, Bethesda, USA (2002-2004). Returning to India, she continued her postdoctoral endeavors at the National Brain Research Center, New Delhi (2004-2008). š§ These diverse experiences laid the foundation for her illustrious career, positioning her as a seasoned researcher with a global perspective in the realm of neuroscience. šš©āš¬
Experience:
From 2008 to 2011, Dr. Madhumita Ghosh assumed the role of Senior Lecturer at the Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, India, contributing significantly to academic growth. š Transitioning seamlessly, she served as an Assistant Professor from 2011 to 2019, leaving an indelible mark on the institution’s biotechnology landscape. š± Her dedication and prowess have been further acknowledged since 2019, as she currently holds the position of Associate Professor at the Amity Institute of Biotechnology. š Dr. Ghosh’s enduring commitment to education underscores her influential role in shaping the next generation of biotechnologists. š©āš«š¬
Research Activity:
Dr. Madhumita P. Ghosh š, an accomplished Associate Professor at Amity Institute of Biotechnology since 2019, boasts a stellar research portfolio. š§Ŗ Her impactful work includes a Department of Biotechnology grant in 2016, exploring lithium’s antiapoptotic properties against retinal ganglion cell degeneration. š¤ She led a Department of Science and Technology project (2017-2020) on dopamine treatment in diabetic retinopathy, unraveling insights into angiogenesis. š©øš Currently, she mentors a Ph.D. student in a project studying VEGF’s role using Trolox and CoQ10 against NMDA-induced toxicity. Her groundbreaking contributions to retinal research showcase her dedication and leadership in advancing eye health. š©āš¬šāØ
Publications:
“Trolox aids coenzyme Q10 in neuroprotection against NMDA induced damage via upregulation of VEGF in rat model of glutamate excitotoxicity”
Authors: Upreti, S., Nag, T.C., Ghosh, M.P.
Year: 2024
Citation: Experimental Eye Research, 238, 109740
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“Insulin-like growth factor-1 works synergistically with dopamine to attenuate diabetic retinopathy by downregulating vascular endothelial growth factor”
Authors: Upreti, S., Sen, S., Nag, T.C., Ghosh, M.P.
Year: 2022
Citation: Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy, 149, 112868
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“Trolox assisted inhibition of glutamate excitotoxicity-mediated degeneration in retina”
Authors: Upreti, S., Ghosh, M.P.
Year: 2022
Citation: Contemporary Medical Biotechnology Research for Human Health, pp. 79ā90
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“Rapid Electrochemical Quantification for In Vitro Release Trait of Ophthalmic Drug Loaded within Mucoadhesive Metal Organic Framework (MOF)”
Authors: Chansi, Upreti, Punya, Ghosh, M.P., Basu, T.
Year: 2021
Citation: ChemistrySelect, 6(12), pp. 3006ā3012
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“Mutations associated with retinopathies alter mitogen-activated protein kinase-induced phosphorylation of neural retina leucine-zipper”
Authors: Swain, P., Kumar, S., Patel, D., Ghosh, M., Swaroop, A.
Year: 2007
Citation: Molecular Vision, 13, pp. 1114ā1120
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“Lack of fiber cell induction stops normal growth of rat lenses in organ culture”
Author: Ghosh, M.P., Zigler Jr., J.S.
Year: 2005
Citation: Molecular Vision, 11, pp. 901ā908
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“A spontaneous mutation affects programmed cell death during development of the rat eye”
Authors: Sinha, D., Hose, S., Zhang, C., Ghosh, M.P., Lo, W.-K., Zigler Jr., J.S.
Year: 2005
Citation: Experimental Eye Research, 80(3), pp. 323ā335
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