MLACW (now mLAC) is an institution of excellence located strategically in the vicinity of national institutes of repute, such as Indian Institute of Science, Institute of Wood Science & Technology, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Raman Research Institute and Central Power Research Institute.

Dr. Shashikala A

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Dr. Shashikala A

Associate Professor

M.Sc-1986, M.Phil- 2008, Ph.D- 2019

Entamology, Biochemical entamology

Awarded Ph.D during the year 2019

Conferences Attended

  •  “Ecotoxicological studies using earthworm biomarkers and earthworm as biomarkers” at National Level “Invertebrate Zoology Meet” held on 4-5 December, 2009 at Christ University
  • “Changes in Antioxidant Status and markers of Oxidative Stress in the Life Cycle of Earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae” at  International conference on Advances in Free Radicals Research, Natural Products, Antioxidants and Radioprotectors in Health and Ninth Annual Meeting of the Society for Free Radical Research-India, held at Hyderabad on January 11-13, 2010
  • “Antioxidant enzymes: A biomarker approach for ecotoxicological studies using earthworms” at International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Water conservation and Health” organized by Bangalore University in commemoration of centenary celebration, from July 29-31, 2010
  • “Effect of  toxicants on nervous system of Earthworm species Eudrilus eugeniae” at  National Level Seminar “Recent Advances in Biological Sciences” held on  28th & 29th February 2012 by the  Department of Zoology, St. Aloysius college, Mangalore.
  • “Evaluation of effect of methyl parathion on epigeic earthworm species Eudrilus eugeniae using different parameters and use of earthworm as bioindicator “ at National conference on “Computational Biology, Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences” held on November 23-24, 2012 by MLACW (ISBN-978-81-925437-9-6)
  • Assessment of water quality & zooplankton analysis in Sankey Tank, Bangalore at National conference on “Computational Biology, Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences” held on November 23-24, 2012 by MLACW. (ISBN-978-81-925437-9-6)
  • “Legal Aspects of Biodiversity Conservation-In Indian Context” and “Endemic Species of Frogs and Toads in Western Ghats-Status of biological diversity in current scenario” at UGC sponsored two-day National Conference  “Novel approaches in Biodiversity and its Conservation” held on July 30th and August 1st, 2014 by MLACW.<v:shape id="_x0000_s1026" stroked="f" type="#_x0000_t202"> <v:textbox> </v:textbox></v:shape>
  • “Herbal cure for diabetes” in Mount Carmel College
  • “Insects associated with sandal”   at National level Invertebrate Zoology Meet-2010 held at Christ University on Dec 4-5, 2009
  • Poster titled “Insects associated with Sandal nursery in Bangalore” and       Paper titled “Insect diversity in sandal nursery” at International Conference on Environment, Pollution, Water Conservation and Health held during July 29-31, 2010 organized by Dept. of Zoology, Bangalore University
  • Poster presentation "Climatic change and biodiversity conservation" at UGC sponsored two-day National Conference  “Novel approaches in Biodiversity and its Conservation” held on July 30th and August 1st, 2014 by MLACW.
  • Dynamics of “Smart material” as intelligent  biomaterials: A Review 
Presented papers at International Conference
  • Insects associated with Sandal nursery at Bangalore University,  Bangalore
  • Propolis and its Bioactive Components,  a promising adjuvant approach for cancer at Colombo, Srilanka

Publications

  • Comparative study of Bee Propolis from different Geographical location Shashikala A, Harini B.P, M.S. Reddy.
  • World Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016; 4(5):230- 233. http://www.wjpsonline.org   ISSN (Print): 2321-3310
  • GC MS analysis of phytocomponents  in the methanolic extract  of propolis of  honey bee. Shashikala A, Harini B.P, M.S. Reddy.
  • Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Medicinal Chemistry. 4(2),  2016, 74- 78.             www.uptodateresearchpublication.com ,  ISSN: 2321 - 0923  
  • GC MS analysis of phytocomponents in the methanolic extract of propolis of stingless bee. Shashikala A .International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 2016 Oct ; 7(4): (B) 795 – 798. www.ijpbs.net     ISSN 0975-6299
  • HPLC analysis of flavonoids from the propolis of different honey Bee species in selected locations of bangalore IJPSR 10(12) (2019)
  • Characterization of Flavonoids and caffeic acid phenethyl ester in the propolis of different honeybee species Insects associated with Sandal nursery in Bangalore
  • UGC sponsored minor research project titled Effect of Syzgium cumini on the blood glucose level of diabetic patients


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Projects

UGC-BSR projects:
  • The study of zooplanktons in relation to water quality in J.P Park, Mathikere
  • Analysis of proteins and carbohydrates in propolis samples of Bangalore
  • DBT, Govt. of India sponsored Star College program for B.Sc. students: Hemopoeitic activity of fishes in polluted water
  • Insects associated with Pongemia
  • “Bee hive Product” – a nutritional supplement
  • Evaluation of effect of DDT on Clarias garienpinus : Histopathological studies
  • Biodiversity of Ants in mLAC garden
Project Guide:
  • DBT, Govt. of India sponsored Star College program for B.Sc. students: 
  • Hemopoeitic activity of fishes in polluted water
  • Insects associated with Pongemia
  • “Bee hive Product” – a nutritional supplement
  • Evaluation of effect of  DDT on Clarias garienpinus : Histopathological studies
  • Biodiversity of Ants in mLAC garden (on going)
Training Programme for B.Sc. students
  • Determination of the estrous cycle phase of rats and study of histotechniques and histochemistry
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