Profile

Dr. Amruta Naik

Education

• 2021: Ph.D. (Biochemistry), University of Mumbai
• 2007: M.Sc. (Biochemistry), University of Mumbai
• 2005: B.Sc. (Life Sciences & Biochemistry), University of Mumbai

Designation

Scientific Officer & Head (From 31st January 2025), Department of Biochemistry.

Brief Introduction

Guide for M.Sc. in Biochemistry (University of Mumbai), skilled in Cell Culture, Biochemistry, In vitro (cell line based) studies, In vitro Biochemical analysis, Molecular biology, Guide for Short Term Research Internship Program, Annual Research Training Program, Biotechnology Internship Training Program, Summer Internship Program.

Awards / Recognitions

• University of Mumbai recognized guide for M.Sc. in Biochemistry.
• Member of the Mumbai Immunology Group (MIG).
• Member of ACTREC alumni association (TMC).
• Member of Molecular Pathology Association of India.
• Member of laboratory assessment committee.
• Member secretary of Institutional Bio-safety Committee (IBSC) of Haffkine Institute (HITRT).
• Member of Institutional Ethics Committee of R. A. Poddar Medical College, Mumbai.
• Member of Institutional NCDC Committee of Haffkine Institute (HITRT).

Contact

Email: amruta@haffkineinstitute.org

Title of Ongoing Research Projects

As mentioned in the Biochemistry department page.

Publications (Previous 10 Years)

1. A. Naik, O. D. Juwekar, P. V. Ansulkar, S. D. Deshpande, A. S. Chowdhary. Evaluation of the anti-angiogenic and antioxidant activity of Indian honeys in comparison with manuka honey from New Zealand. IJPSR. 6(4) 2015.
2. Shirsat PL, Patil SS, Parkar SN, Rajopadhye SH, Bagal SB, Ansulkar PV, Naik A et al. Correlation of biochemical constituents present in kidney stones and diet from an Indian population. Int J Res Pharm Sci. 6(1):7–11, 2016.
3. Naik Amruta, Dandekar Sucheta, Naik Nishigandha. Characterization of Indian honey and estimation of its antiproliferative activity. International Ayurvedic Medical Journal. 7(2):178-184, 2019.
4. Naik Amruta, Dandekar Sucheta, Naik Nishigandha. Cell cycle arrest and apoptosis inducing potential of Indian honey in cervical cancer cells. European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 6(5):564-567, 2019.
5. Naik Amruta, Dandekar Sucheta, Naik Nishigandha. Effect of Indian honey on expression of p53 and cyclin B1 in HeLa cells. Indian Journal of Biochemistry & Biophysics. 57:178-184, 2020.
6. Gupta P, Salvi S, Mukherjee S, Borse R, Joshi S, Deshmukh R, Naik A, Patil S, Parkar S, Sarang S, Shirsat P, Padmanabhan U. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 isolate SARS-CoV-2/human/IND/BCGCOVID19013/2020, complete genome 29,714 bp linear RNA Accession: OP132963.1 GI: 2281223034 Journal/Database: Genbank Date of Publication/release: 03-AUG-2022.
7. Gupta P, Salvi S, Mukherjee S, Borse R, Joshi S, Deshmukh R, Naik A, Patil S, Parkar S, Sarang S, Shirsat P, Padmanabhan U. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 isolate SARS-CoV-2/human/IND/BCGCOVID19038/2020, complete genome 29,714 bp linear RNA Accession: OP132964.1 GI: 2281223048 Journal/Database: Genbank Date of Publication/release: 03-AUG-2022.
8. Gupta P, Salvi S, Mukherjee S, Borse R, Joshi S, Deshmukh R, Naik A, Patil S, Parkar S, Sarang S, Shirsat P, Padmanabhan U. Complete cds 29,714 bp linear RNA Accession: OP132961.1 GI: 2281223008 Journal/Database: Genbank Date of Publication/release: 03-AUG-2022.
9. Gupta P, Salvi S, Mukherjee S, Borse R, Joshi S, Deshmukh R, Naik A, Patil S, Parkar S, Sarang S, Shirsat P, Padmanabhan U. Complete cds 29,714 bp linear RNA Accession: OP132962.1 GI: 2281223021 Journal/Database: Genbank Date of Publication/release: 03-AUG-2022.