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Ms. Foram Patel has 4 years of teaching and research experience. She teaches B.Sc and M.Sc students in the Department of Biomedical and Life Sciences. In addition to their academic role, Ms. Foram leads innovative research in the evaluation of plant extracts for their potential as anti-breast cancer agents as a part of her doctoral study. Their interdisciplinary expertise in microbiology, biochemistry, and cancer research allows them to integrate advanced scientific concepts into their teaching, fostering a rigorous academic environment that inspires students to engage with contemporary issues in health and molecular biology.
Academic background/Qualification
- PhD in Biochemistry from Navrachana University (Synopsis submitted; 2019-present)
- M.Sc in Biochemistry from Nirma University, Ahmedabad (2017-2019)
- B.Sc. in Vocational Biotechnology (Biochemistry major) from St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad (2015-2017)
Professional or Industrial Experience
Teaching
- Ms. Foram believes in an inquiry-driven, student-centred approach to teaching. The pedagogy is rooted in the integration of theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, aiming to cultivate scientific curiosity, critical thinking, and independent research skills in students.
- Ms. Foram teaches microbiology and biochemistry practicals covering fundamental and applied aspects including research-based practicals that focus on hands-on experience
Area of Expertise and Research
- Primary Area: Cancer therapeutics, Biochemistry
- Secondary Area: Anti-microbial resistance
Publications
- Patel, F., Gajaria, T. K., Robin, E., & Baxi, D. (2024). Emerging trends in herbal formulation based on medicinal plants and algae in cancer therapeutics: A modern era perspective. Herbal Formulations, Phytochemistry and Pharmacognosy, 43-53.
- Patel, F., Upadhyay, K., Mammen, D., Robin, E., Ramachandran, A. V., & Baxi, D. (2024). Phytochemical composition and antiproliferative activity of Opuntia elatior Mill.: In vitro and in silico studies on breast cancer cell line MCF-7. Journal of Applied Biology & Biotechnology Vol, 12(1), 117-127.
- Patel, F., Doshi Ankita, A., & Baxi, D. (2021). Role of medicinal plants in wound healing: an ethnopharmacological approach. Wound Healing Research: Current Trends and Future Directions, 177-217.
- Patel, F., Mammen, D., Robin, E., & Baxi, D. (2022). Phytochemicals – A New Pipeline for Anticancer Drug Development. Interwoven: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Navrachana University, Vol. 5, Issue 1,35-52.
Conferences/Seminars
- Attended 6th Professor. V.V Modi Memorial lecture and Two Day International Conference on “Microbial Odyssey: Converging Biotechnology and Industry held by The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara from 28th – 29th December,2023.
- Participated in “Comphrensive online Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)” conducted from 6th July to 14th September, 2020.
- Attended “International Conference on Eco Health and Environmental Sustainability organised by Navrachana University in association with University of Calgary from 24th – 26th February, 2020.
- Presented and received second prize for Poster on “Preliminary phytochemical estimation and HRLCMS/MS of Opuntia elatior Mill,” at the International Conference on Organic, Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Navrachana University, Vadodara on 24th – 27th February 2022.
- Attended “Drug Discovery and Drug Development: Bridging the gaps between Academia and Industry” organised by NIPER, Ahmedabad from 11-12th November 2019
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 the Science and Engineering research board, Department of Science and Technology (SERB-DST), Government of India.
- Participated in 3 days’ hands-on workshop on Bioinformatics for Academicians held on 8th-10th June 2022 organized by Nirma University in association with Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM), Gujarat.
