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Dr. Krutika S. Abhyankar is an accomplished academic with a strong focus on bioactive molecules, and their applications in disease management, particularly in diabetes and hypertension. With a robust research background, she has contributed to scientific knowledge through various publications, research project, and book chapters.
Total Work Experience: Over 8 years of experience in research and academia.
Academic background/Qualification
- PhD in Zoology (Specialization in Physiology and Endocrinology), B R D School of Bioscience, Sardar Patel University, Anand, Gujarat, 2017.
- M.Sc. in Zoology, B R D School of Bioscience Sardar Patel University, Anand, Gujarat 2010. (First Class Distinction)
- B. Sc. In Zoology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, 2008. (First Class)
Professional Experience
- Dr. Krutika’s doctoral work explored the Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibition potential of seasonal fruits, leading to significant findings about bioactive peptides that may help regulate hypertension.
Teaching
- Dr. Krutika has been teaching at Navrachana University since August 2016 in the B.Sc., M.Sc., and BMS programs.
- Courses taught by the faculty member: Anatomy and Physiology, Endocrinology, Nutrition Biochemistry, Disease Biology, Clinical Nutrition, Developmental Biology.
- Teaching philosophy or approach: Dr. Krutika encourages inquiry-based learning with a focus on practical applications in physiology, biochemistry, and disease biology. She believes in a student-centered approach to teaching, encouraging critical thinking and hands-on experience in laboratory settings. She integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications to ensure students grasp complex biological concepts effectively.
- Utilizes interdisciplinary approaches and project-based learning to foster critical thinking and research skills in students.
Area of Expertise and Research
- Primary Area: Bioactive peptides and plant-derived compounds, with an emphasis on their therapeutic potential in diabetes and hypertension.
- Legumes as Functional foods
- Secondary Area: Elicitors in plant germination and their role in enhancing the production of bioactive compounds.
Publications
Journal Articles
- Solanki, K., Prajapati, T., Shah, S., & Abhyankar, K. S. (2024). Investigating the therapeutic properties of elicited Lab Lab sprouts: insights into the antihypertensive and antidiabetic effects. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 1-13.
- Solanki, K., & Abhyankar, K. (2023). Exploring the Potential of Plant-Derived Bioactive Peptides for Managing Diabetes. Interwoven: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Navrachana University, 154-172.
- Bhatt, H., Bhole, K. L., & AVRL, N. (2016). Anti-ACE activity of seasonal fruits in fluoride toxicity: An in vitro investigation. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 6(7): 286-293.
- Vasant, R. A., Kotadiya, D. R., Bhole, K. L., & Narasimhacharya, A. V. R. L. (2010). Therapeutic benefits of glibenclamide in fluoride intoxicated diabetic rats. Fluoride, 43(2): 141-149.
Chapter/s in Books
- Abhyankar, K., Solanki, K., & Patel, D. (2024). In silico tools to comprehend legumes-derived bioactive peptides in diabetes and hypertension therapeutics. In Nanotechnology and In Silico Tools (pp. 253-267). Elsevier.
- Abhyankar, K., & Kottayi, M. (2022). Flagellin. In Biotic Elicitors: Production, Purification, and Characterization (pp. 35-39). New York, NY: Springer US.
- Abhyankar, K., & Kottayi, M. (2022). Victorin. In Biotic Elicitors: Production, Purification, and Characterization (pp. 41-46). New York, NY: Springer US.
- Kottayi, M., & Abhyankar, K. (2022). Ergosterol. In Biotic Elicitors: Production, Purification, and Characterization (pp. 133-137). New York, NY: Springer US.
- Kottayi, M., & Abhyankar, K. (2022). Coronatine. In Biotic Elicitors: Production, Purification, and Characterization (pp. 139-143). New York, NY: Springer US.
- Krutika Abhyankar. (2022). Invertebrate and Vertebrate Cell cultures in Bio-Therapeutics. In The future of Metabolic Engineering (pp. 75-119). New York, NY: Nova science publishers.
- Abhyankar, K. S., & Kottayi, M. (2022). Estimation of Jasmonic Acid Using Non-pathogenic Microbes Jasmonic Acid. Practical Handbook on Agricultural Microbiology, 289-298. New York, NY: Springer US.
Conferences/Seminars
International
- Participated at International Conference on Molecular Medicine, Reproduction and Endocrinology (ICMMRE) on 14-16th September 2023, organized by Navrachana University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
- Participated in International conference on Organic, Medicinal and Pharmaceutical chemistry held on 24th -27th February 2022 organized by Navrachana University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
- Participated in International conference on Public health (ICPH 2021) held on 24th -26th March 2021 organized by Navrachana University and University of Arizona Zuckerman College of Public health, USA.
- Participated in International conference on Ecohealth and Environmental sustainability (ICEES 2020) held on 24th-26th February 2020 organized by Navrachana University and University of Calgary, Canada.
- Participated in International conference on Reproduction, Endocrinology and Development (ICRED) and 37th meeting of the society of reproductive biology and comparative endocrinology (SRBCE) held on 18th -21st January 2019, organized by Navrachana University and SRBCE, Vadodara, Gujarat.
Oral presentations
- Oral presentation “Unlocking Lab Lab Seeds: Insights from Germination to Fermentation” was presented at 11th International Conference on Fermented Foods, Health Status and Social Wellbeing, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya, India, 21st -22nd November 2023.
- Oral presentation “In vitro studies on ACE – inhibitory activity and antioxidant potentials of Averrhoa carambola (Star fruit)” was presented and awarded first at International Science Symposium- 2017 on Recent trends in Science and Technology on 26th -27th February 2017, organized by Christ College, Rajkot, Gujarat.
- Oral presentation on “ACE inhibitory activity and antioxidant potentials of Ziziphus jujube and Pyrus communis fruits extracts” was presented at 3rd International Science Congress (ISC- 2013) on 8th –9th December 2013, organized by Karunya University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
- Oral presentation entitled “ACE inhibitors from natural sources and their isolated products- A review” at two-day symposium on Innovations in science- SPU research scholar meet (ISSPURSM) 2012. Sardar Patel University, Vallabh-vidyanagar, Gujarat.
Poster presentations
- Mentored students for Poster presentation entitled “Computational Approaches to Unravel the Anti-Diabetic Efficacy of Bioactive Compounds in Germinated Lab Lab” was presented by Devika Panicker, Hitarth Kansara, Stuti Pandya, Vishwam Singh and awarded third prize at International Conference on Molecular Medicine, Reproduction and Endocrinology 2023, 14th -16th September 2023 organized by Navrachana University, Vadodara, Gujarat.
- Mentored students for Poster presentation “Exploring the Anti-Diabetic Properties of Lablab purpureus through Solid-State Fermentation with Aspergillus awamori.” was presented by Icha Sharma, Mihina Pradhan, Komal Solanki and Dr. Krutika Abhyankar was presented at International Conference on Molecular Medicine, Reproduction and Endocrinology 2023, 14th -16th September 2023 organized by Navrachana University, Vadodara, Gujarat.
- Poster on “An in vitro study on antihypertensive activity and antioxidant potentials of Averrhoa carambola and Manilkara zapota extracts” was presented at Interdisciplinary perspectives: Defense studies, Earth system science and Bio-medical science (IPDEB- 2013) on 15th – 17th November 2013, organized by DST- PURSE, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh- Vidyanagar, Gujarat.
- Poster presented on “Beneficial effects of glibenclamide in diabetic rats exposed to fluoride toxicity” at International conference on diabetes and its complications, 18th – 20th January 2013. CHARUSAT, Changa, Gujarat.
National
- Participated in 2 day’s National conference on climate, community and conservation on 26th-27th September 2022, organized by Navrachana University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
- Participated at 2nd National Conference Innovating for development and sustainability held on 5th – 6th October 2017 organized by Navrachana University, Vadodara.
- Participated at National Seminar on Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility organized by Baroda Obstetric and Gynaecological Society (BOGS), Vadodara held on 7-8th October 2017.
- Participated in National symposium on dryland birds “Strategy for conservation and management” held on 9th -10th January 2015, organized by Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology, Bhuj, Kachchh, Gujarat, India.
- Attended National Seminar on “Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery: Emerging Trends and Advances” on 9th and 10th of March 2012. Organized by Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh-vidyanagar. Anand, Gujarat, India
- Participated in One Day National Seminar on Analytical Method Development – A Contemporary Approach, Indukaka Ipcowala College of Pharmacy in 2011., Anand, Gujarat, India.
- Participated in National Symposium on Trends in Biological Sciences, B.R.D. School of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University in 2011, Anand, Gujarat, India.
- Participated in National Conference on Frontiers in Biological Sciences, B.R.D. School of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University in 2009, Anand, Gujarat, India.
Poster presentations
- Poster on “Angiotensin I converting enzyme inhibitory peptides from Manilkara zapota produced by enzymatic hydrolysis” was presented and awarded as best poster at National Symposium on Exploring Advances in Biological Sciences (EABS-2016) on 5th March 2016, organized by P. G. Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh-vidyanagar, Gujarat, India.
Training/Workshops
- Participated in 3 days’ hands on Workshop on advance techniques in life sciences held on 9th -11th March 2022 organized by Division of Biomedical and Lifesciences, School of science, Navrachana University, Vadodara in association with Science and Engineering research board, Department of Science and Technology (SERB-DST), Government of India.
- Participated in National workshop on research methodology: “A March towards creating quality through research” (NWCQTR) held on 12th– 14th of March 2012 by Sardar Patel University Vallabh-Vidyanagar and Association of Indian Universities New Delhi.
Awards/Honors
- Awarded 3rd Prize for Poster presentation on “Computational Approaches to Unravel the Anti-Diabetic Efficacy of Bioactive Compounds in Germinated Lab Lab” by Devika Panicker, Hitarth Kansara, Stuti Pandya, Vishwam Singh, Dr. Krutika Abhyankar at International Conference on Molecular Medicine, Reproduction and Endocrinology 2023, 14th -16th September 2023 organized by Navrachana University, Vadodara, Gujarat.
- Awarded 1st Prize for Oral presentation on “In vitro studies on ACE – inhibitory activity and antioxidant potentials of Averrhoa carambola (Star fruit)” at International Science Symposium- 2017 on Recent trends in Science and Technology on 26th-27th Feb 2017, organized by Christ College, Rajkot, Gujarat.
- Awarded Best Poster presentation on “Angiotensin I converting enzyme inhibitory peptides from Manilkara zapota produced by enzymatic hydrolysis” at National Symposium on Exploring Advances in Biological Sciences (EABS-2016) on 5th March 2016, organized by P. G. Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh-vidyanagar, Gujarat.
- Awarded DST-PURSE Fellowship during PhD Tenure (2013-2015).
Professional Affiliations /Membership
- Lifetime member at The Society for Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology -SRBCE
- Lifetime member at Association of Zoologists (AOZ), A registered NOP for Welfare of Zoology
