M. Sc., Biochemistry (2000-2002)
Department of Medical Biochemistry
Dr. ALMPG Institute of Basic Medical Sciences
University of Madras
Chennai, India.
Ph.D. (2002-2007)
University of madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Postdoctoral Research (2007-2008)
Medical University of South Carolina,
Dept. of Physiology and Neurosciences, U.S.A.
Main Goals
I got my specialization in the field of Gerontology during Ph.D. program at Department of Biochemistry, University of Madras and got post-doctoral experience in the field of Neurodegeneration, Department of Neuroscience, MUSC, USA. With these experiences, I got my entry level cadre in Bharathidasan University as Assistant professor in Department of Biochemistry, where I started establishing Neurogerontology lab focusing my research on Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and its pathology during aging. We have established animal models for AD by inducing Amyloid-beta in adult rat brain using stereotaxic surgical procedure. To understand the biochemistry of AD pathology we use aged animals as a prime model for identifying the cause for Sporadic form of AD and use Swedish mutant cell lines to understand Familial AD. To determine AD pathology, suitable animal models are used, where at every level of understanding is considered as important criteria to differentiate normal aging to Dementia and AD. Physiological (Behavior), biochemical and molecular level assessments were explored to pave road map in identifying the crucial target in preventing AD among aged population. We are also actively involved in performing survey analysis to identify susceptible groups for AD among aged population. I have completed three major research projects funded by UGC, DBT and DST and is a recipient of Young Investigator Award (DBT), Young Scientist Award (DST). I collaborate with scientists working in the field of Neuroscience and hold collaborative projects too. Our group has also involved in creating awareness about AD in various parts of Tamil Nadu and in purview of this we organized a national level conference in the year 2012 on World Alzheimer’s Day and every year we contribute to World Alzheimer’s Day in way of issuing pamphlets and organizing lectures by experts in the field of aging and AD.
The goal of our research is to gain insight knowledge in the prolongation of life expectancy and improving noble cognitive capability during aging. It is further interesting to understand the neuro-biological processes and biochemical changes between normal physiology to pathological forms in the brain regions during aging process. This prompted us to intrude on the molecular cascade leading to neurodegeneration, senescence, dementia and cognitive impairments.
I got my specialization in the field of Gerontology during Ph.D. program at Department of Biochemistry, University of Madras and got post-doctoral experience in the field of Neurodegeneration, Department of Neuroscience, MUSC, USA. With these experiences, I got my entry level cadre in Bharathidasan University as Assistant professor in Department of Biochemistry, where I started establishing Neurogerontology lab focusing my research on Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and its pathology during aging. We have established animal models for AD by inducing Amyloid-beta in adult rat brain using stereotaxic surgical procedure. To understand the biochemistry of AD pathology we use aged animals as a prime model for identifying the cause for Sporadic form of AD and use Swedish mutant cell lines to understand Familial AD. To determine AD pathology, suitable animal models are used, where at every level of understanding is considered as important criteria to differentiate normal aging to Dementia and AD. Physiological (Behavior), biochemical and molecular level assessments were explored to pave road map in identifying the crucial target in preventing AD among aged population. We are also actively involved in performing survey analysis to identify susceptible groups for AD among aged population. I have completed three major research projects funded by UGC, DBT and DST and is a recipient of Young Investigator Award (DBT), Young Scientist Award (DST). I collaborate with scientists working in the field of Neuroscience and hold collaborative projects too. Our group has also involved in creating awareness about AD in various parts of Tamil Nadu and in purview of this we organized a national level conference in the year 2012 on World Alzheimer’s Day and every year we contribute to World Alzheimer’s Day in way of issuing pamphlets and organizing lectures by experts in the field of aging and AD.
The goal of our research is to gain insight knowledge in the prolongation of life expectancy and improving noble cognitive capability during aging. It is further interesting to understand the neuro-biological processes and biochemical changes between normal physiology to pathological forms in the brain regions during aging process. This prompted us to intrude on the molecular cascade leading to neurodegeneration, senescence, dementia and cognitive impairments.
Reviewer
- Associate Editor in JAD,
- Reviewer in Frontiers- Aging in Neuroscience
- Reviewer in Neural Regeneration Research
- Reviewer in Cells (MDPI)
- Reviewer in Brain Science
- Reviewer in Sustainability
Memberships in Professional Bodies
- ISTAART Professional Member, Alzheimer’s Association
- Life Member of SBTI (Society for Biotechnology in India)
- Life member in Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Society of India.
- Associate member, Indian Academy of Neurosciences
- Annual member, Society for Neuroscience
Honors/Awards:
- Young Faculty Award, VIFFA 2015.
- Young scientist award – DST
- Young Investigator award - DBT
- ICMR – SRF for a period of two years while pursuing Ph.D. (2005-2007)
- Part-Time Tutor under Earn and Learn scheme (2002 – 2003)
- University 5th rank holder – Bachelor’s degree
Contact Information:
Dr. M. Anusuyadevi Jayachandran
Professor
Molecular Neurogerontology Laboratory,
Department of Biochemistry,
DST-FIST sponsored
Bharathidasan University,
Palkalaiperur, Tiruchirappalli-620 024
Tamil Nadu, India
Telephone: 0431-2407071 (Ext: 438)
Fax: 0431-2407045
E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]
Dr. M. Anusuyadevi Jayachandran
Professor
Molecular Neurogerontology Laboratory,
Department of Biochemistry,
DST-FIST sponsored
Bharathidasan University,
Palkalaiperur, Tiruchirappalli-620 024
Tamil Nadu, India
Telephone: 0431-2407071 (Ext: 438)
Fax: 0431-2407045
E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]
[Last Updated on: April 2024] Website: Maintained by Surya & Anitha Rathinam Research Scholar, Dept. of Biochemistry, BDU
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