Dr. Sheerin Banu Liaquat Alikhan
PG and Research Department of Biochemistry · Assistant Professor
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Qualifications
- Ph.D. Medical Biochemistry-Endocrinology, University of Madras, Dr. ALM PGIBMS (Highly Commendable - 2021)
- M.Phil. Endocrinology, University of Madras, Dr. ALM PGIBMS (First Class - 2006)
- M.Sc. Medical Biochemistry, University of Madras, Dr. ALM PGIBMS (First Class - 2003)
- B.Sc. Biochemistry, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women (First Class - 2000)
Experience
- Assistant Professor, MSCAS – Dec 2023 to Till date
- Teaching-cum-Research Fellow, Department of Endocrinology, University of Madras, Dr. ALM PGIBMS – Sep 2008 to Mar 2013
- Guest Lecturer in Biochemistry, SIVET College – Nov 2006 to Jul 2007
- Online English Tutor, Tutors Worldwide Pvt. Ltd. – Feb 2007 to Nov 2007
- Copy Editor, Scientific Publishing Services Pvt. Ltd. – Sep 2003 to Aug 2005
- Freelance Copyeditor – 2005 to 2008
Research Focus
- Molecular mechanisms underlying the toxic effects of heavy metals (Hexavalent Chromium) on testicular functions and blood-testis barrier integrity
- Deleterious impact of environmental contaminants (PCBs) on hormone receptor expressions in target organs
- Oncology research focusing on DMBA-induced carcinomas and prognostic values of steroid receptors in clinical tissue profiles
- Advanced training in cell isolation methodologies, rodent physiological surgeries, and cellular endocrinology tracking
Technical Expertise
- Animal Handling: Rodent surgeries, cell/tissue isolation
- Molecular Biology: RNA/DNA isolation, Real Time-PCR, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, Zymography
- Assays & Microscopy: Radioimmunoassay (RIA), ELISA, Comet assay, Ames test, Immunohistochemistry, TEM analysis
- Software & Statistics: SPSS, GraphPad Prism, EndNote
Fellowships & Honours
🏅 Senior Research Fellow (CSIR, 2013-2014)
🏅 Junior Research Fellow (DST, 2008-2011)
🎓 Teaching-cum-Research Fellowship, University of Madras
⭐ School Topper - 10th & 12th Board Exams
Professional Affiliations
- Life Member, Society for Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology (SRBCE), India
Contact Details
Phone+91 93805 93994
AddressNo. 19/D44, 17th Cross Street, Hindu Colony, Nanganallur, Chennai - 600061, Tamil Nadu, India.
Selected Publications & Output
1. Shobana N, Aruldhas MM, Tochhawng L, Loganathan A, Balaji S, Kumar MK, Banu LAS, Navin AK, Mayilvanan C, Ilangovan R and Balasubramanian K (2017). Transient gestational exposure to drinking water containing excess hexavalent chromium modifies insulin signaling in liver and skeletal muscle of rat progeny. Chem. Biol. Interact., 277, 119–128. ISSN: 0009-2797.
2. Kumar KM, Aruldhas MM, Banu SL, Sadasivam B, Vengatesh G, Ganesh KM, Navaneethabalakrishnan S, Navin AK, Michael FM, Venkatachalam S, Stanley JA, Ramachandran I, Banu SK and Akbarsha MA (2017). Male reproductive toxicity of CrVI: In-utero exposure to CrVI at the critical window of testis differentiation represses the expression of Sertoli cell tight junction proteins and hormone receptors in adult F1 progeny rats. Reprod. Toxicol., 69, 84–98. ISSN: 0890-6238.
3. Kannan Annapoorna, Maria Joseph Michael Aruldhas, Maharajan Chandrasekaran, Jone Arulrajadurai Stanley, Ramalingam Neelamohan, Esakky Suthagar, Liaquat Alikhan Sheerin Banu, Narasimhan Srinivasan and Sakhila K Banu (2015). Can the expression pattern of estrogen receptor alpha and beta proteins in papillary thyroid carcinoma be of prognostic value? JIMSA, 28, 79–82. ISSN: 0971-071X.
4. Sheerinbanu LA, Sharmila S and Aruldhas MM (2013). An update on human thyroid hormone receptors in health and disease: Chemistry, physiology and pathophysiology. J. Endocrinol. Reprod., 17, 57–78 (Review). ISSN: 0971-913X.
5. Selvakumar K, Sheerin Banu L, Krishnamoorthy G, Venkataraman P, Elumalai P and Arunakaran J (2011). Differential expression of androgen and estrogen receptors in PCB (Aroclor 1254)-exposed rat ventral prostate: impact of alpha-tocopherol. Exp. Toxicol. Pathol., 63, 105–112. ISSN: 0940-2993.