Dr. Ajit Kumar Thakur

Assistant Professor

School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPS)

ajit.thakur@dpsru.edu.in

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ORCID: 0000-0002-1187-602X

Educational Qualifications

B.Pharm; M.Pharm; Ph.D.; DST-INSPIRE Fellow

Area of Specialization / Research

Neuropharmacology, Metabolic Disorders, Ethnopharmacology, Pre-clinical Research

Notable Publications

1.
Thakur AK , Shekhar N, Tyagi S, Rani S. Role of probiotics in brain health. In: Nutraceutical Fruits and Foods for Neurodegenerative Disorders. Eds: Raj K. Keservani, Rajesh K. Kesharwani, Mila Emerald, Anil K. Sharma. Academic Press, 2024, Pages 173-198, ISBN 9780443189517 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-18951-7.00009-8.
2024
2.
Thakur AK , Joshi M, Goyal RK, Patel BM. Emerging role of ACE-2 in Cerebrovascular and Neurological Disorders: Lessons learnt from COVID-19. In: Renin Angiotensin System in Cardiovascular Disease. Eds: Naranjan S. Dhalla, Sukhwinder K. Bhullar, Anureet K. Shah. Springer, Cham., 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-14952-8_25. Online ISBN978-3-031-14952-8. .
2022
3.
3. Kumar V, Thakur AK , Chatterjee SS. Obesity, cancer and psychopathology: can vegetarian diet be of help? In: "Nutrition, Diet and Cancer", by Shankar, Sharmila; Srivastava, Rakesh (Eds). Springer Netherlands, 2012; pp. 459-491. ISBN: 978-94-007-2922-3. doi: http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-94-007-2923-0_18.
2012
4.
Tyagi S, Thakur AK . Beneficial Role of Capsaicin through Modulation of Mitochondrial Functions in MPTP-injected Mice. Neuroscience and Behavioral Physiology, 2024. doi: 10.1007/s11055-024-01560-7.
2024
5.
Tyagi S, Thakur AK . Neuropharmacological Study on Capsaicin in Scopolamine-injected Mice. Current Alzheimer Research, 2023; 20:9:660-676. IF: 2.100
2023
6.
Kamboj P, Thakur AK . Ameliorative potential of Glycyrrhiza glabra extracts on memory impairments in stress triggered rats. Current Traditional Medicine, 2021;7(5): e141220189125. doi: 10.2174/2215083806999201214155503. IF: 0.600
2021
7.
Kumar Y, Thakur AK , Goyal RK. Evaluation of alpha glucosidase inhibitor (miglitol) for its efficacy in diabetes and associated constipation. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research 2019;53(3s):s387-s391. doi:10.5530/ijper.53.3s.110. IF: 0.800
2019
8.
Thakur AK , Kumar V. Neurotransmitters Modulating Effect of Andrographis paniculata Extract and Isolated Pure Andrographolide in Diabetic Rodents. Pharmacologia, 2018;9(2): 46-54. doi: 10.5567/pharmacologia.2018.46.54.
2018
9.
Thakur AK , Rai G, Chatterjee SS, Kumar V. Beneficial effects of an Andrographis paniculata extract and andrographolide on cognitive functions in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Pharmaceutical Biology, 2016;54(9):1528-1538. doi: 10.3109/13880209.2015.1107107. IF: 3.800
2016
10.
Thakur AK , Chatterjee SS, Kumar V. Adaptogenic Potential of Andrographolide: an Active Principle of the King of Bitters (Andrographis paniculata). Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 2015;5(1):42-50. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2014.10.002. IF: 4.500
2015
11.
Thakur AK , Soni UK, Rai G, Chatterjee SS, Kumar V. Andrographolide Modulate some Toll-like Receptors and Cytokines Expressions in HL-60 Cell Line. Pharmacy & Pharmacology International Journal, 2015;2(3):1-5. doi: 10.15406/ppij.2015.02.00027.
2015
12.
Thakur AK , Dey A, Chatterjee SS, Kumar V. Reverse Ayurvedic pharmacology of Ashwagandha as an adaptogenic anti-diabetic plant: A pilot study. Current Traditional Medicine, 2015;1(1):51-61. doi: 10.2174/2215083801999150527115205. IF: 0.600
2015
13.
Thakur AK , Rai G, Chatterjee SS, Kumar V. Analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of Andrographis paniculata and andrographolide in diabetic rodents. EC Pharmaceutical Science, 2015;1(1):19-28.
2015
14.
Rauniyar BK, Shakya A, Thakur AK , Chatterjee SS, Kumar V. Anti-stress Activity of Phloroglucinol: A Transient Metabolite of Some Plant Polyphenolics. Pharmacologia, 2015;6(1):21-30.
2015
15.
Thakur AK , Soni UK, Rai G, Chatterjee SS, Kumar V. Protective effects of Andrographis paniculata extract and pure andrographolide against chronic stress-triggered pathologies in rats. Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology, 2014;34(8):1111-1121. doi: 10.1007/s10571-014-0086-1. IF: 4.000
2014
16.
Kumar V, Thakur AK . Role of Andrographolide in Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory activity of Andrographis paniculata: an experimental study in diabetic rodents (Abstract). Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology, 2014;115(S1):145. doi: 10.1111/bcpt.12259_3. IF: 3.100
2014
17.
Thakur AK , Rai G, Chatterjee SS, Kumar V. Ameliorative Effects of Andrographis paniculata Extract and Andrographolide on Memory Impairments in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats. Indian Journal of Pharmacology, 2014;46(Suppl. 1):S-46-47. IF: 2.833
2014
18.
Husain GM, Rai R, Rai G, Singh HB, Thakur AK , Kumar V. Potential mechanism of anti-diabetic activity of Picrorhiza kurroa. TANG (Humanitas Medicine), 2014;4(4):e27.1-5. doi: 10.5667/tang.2014.0013.
2014
19.
Langstieh AJ, Verma P, Thakur AK , Chatterjee SS, Kumar V. Desensitization of mild stress triggered responses in mice by a Brassica juncea leaf extract and some ubiquitous secondary plant metabolites. Pharmacologia, 2014,5(9):326-338. doi: 10.5567/pharmacologia.2014.326.338.
2014
20.
Thakur AK , Chatterjee SS, Kumar V. Neuropsychopharmacology of a therapeutically used Andrographis paniculata extract: a preclinical study. Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine, 2014;14(2):181-191. doi: 10.1007/s13596-013-0140-4. IF: 2.000
2014
21.
Thakur AK , Chatterjee SS, Kumar V. Antidepressant-like activity of Andrographis paniculata in type-2 diabetic rats. Clinical Pharmacology and Biopharmaceutics, 2014;S2:1-9. doi: 10.4172/2167-065X.S2-003.
2014
22.
Thakur AK , Chatterjee SS, Kumar V. Therapeutic potential of traditionally used medicinal plant Andrographis paniculata (Burm. F.) against diabesity: an experimental study in rats. TANG (Humanitas Medicine), 2014;4(1):e7.1-8. doi: 10.5667/tang.2014.0001.
2014
23.
Thakur AK , Chatterjee SS, Kumar V. Antidepressant-like effects of Brassica juncea leaves in diabetic rodents. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 2014;52(6):613-622. URI: http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/28868. IF: 0.944
2014
24.
Thakur AK , Chatterjee SS, Kumar V. Beneficial effects of Brassica juncea on cognitive functions in rats. Pharmaceutical Biology, 2013;51(10):1304-1310. doi: 10.3109/13880209.2013.789917. IF: 3.800
2013
25.
Kumar A, Agarwal P, Shakya A, Thakur AK , Kumar V. Key Role of carnosic acid in the anxiolytic-like activity of Rosmarinus officinalis Linn. in rodents. Journal of Pharmacology & Clinical Toxicology, 2013;1(2):1013.1-1013.5.
2013
26.
Thakur AK , Chatterjee SS, Kumar V. Anxiolytic-like activity of leaf extract of traditionally used Indian-mustard (Brassica juncea) in diabetic rats. TANG (Humanitas Medicine), 2013;3:e7.1-7.7. doi: 10.5667/tang.2012.0042.
2013
27.
Thakur AK , Chatterjee SS, Kumar V. Antidiabetic activity of standardised extract of Andrographis paniculata in rodents (Abstract). PharmaNutrition, 2013;2(3):91-92. doi: 10.1016/j.phanu.2013.11.047. IF: 3.200
2013
28.
Thakur AK , Chatterjee SS, Kumar V. General neuropharmacological screening of standardized extract of Andrographis paniculata in rodents. Annals of Neurosciences, 2012;19(Suppl. 4):36-37. IF: 1.5
2012
29.
Thakur AK , Kumar V. Beneficial effect of Brassica juncea in co-morbid anxiety associated with alloxan induced diabetes in rats. Indian Journal of Pharmacology, 2010;42(Suppl. 2):223. IF: 2.400
2010
30.
Tyagi S, Shekhar N, Thakur AK . Alternative Approaches for the Management of Huntington’s Disease: A Narrative Review. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. 2023:AT6568. PMID: 37883773.
2023
31.
Shekhar N, Tyagi S, Thakur AK . Alternative Approaches for the Management of Autism: A Narrative Review. Current Psychiatry Research and Reviews. 2024;20(1):14-36. 10.2174/2666082219666230106143424. IF: 0.400
2024
32.
Shekhar N, Tyagi S, Rani S, Thakur AK . Potential of Capric Acid in Neurological Disorders: An Overview. Neurochemical Research. 2023;48(3):697-712. doi: 10.1007/s11064-022-03809-4. IF: 4.414.
2023
33.
Sharma R, Kumar A, Majeed J, Thakur AK , Aggarwal G. Drugs acting on the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) and deaths of COVID-19 patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Egypt Heart J 74, 64 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43044-022-00303-8.
2022
34.
Tyagi S, Shekhar N, Thakur AK . Protective Role of Capsaicin in Neurological Disorders: An Overview. Neurochemical Research. 2022;47(6):1513-1531. doi: 10.1007/s11064-022-03549-5. IF: 4.414.
2022
35.
Tyagi S, Shekhar N, Thakur AK . An evidence based review of Medicinal Plants in the overall management of Chronic Fatigue. Current Psychiatry Research and Reviews. 2021; 17(3): 154-171. IF: 0.400
2021
36.
Kumari R, Shekhar N, Tyagi S, Thakur AK . Mitochondrial dysfunctions and neurodegenerative diseases: a mini-review. Journal of Analytical & Pharmaceutical Research. 2021;10(4):147-149.
2021
37.
Yadav N, Thakur AK , Shekhar N, Ayushi. Potential of Antibiotics for the Treatment and Management of Parkinson's Disease: An Overview. Current Drug Research Reviews. 2021;13(3):166-171.
2021
38.
Kumar M, Thakur AK . Neurological manifestations and comorbidity associated with COVID-19: an overview. Neurological Sciences. 2020;41(12):3409-3418. doi: 10.1007/s10072-020-04823-6. IF: 3.300
2020
39.
Goyal RK, Babu CR, Majeed J, Dhobi M, Patel BM, Sharma K, Tonk R, Thakur AK . Herbal Based Treatments for COVID-19. CV Network (Official bulletin of the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences). 2020;19(2):15-16.
2020
40.
Sharma P, Goyal RK, Thakur AK . Emergence of Bevacizumab as Biosimilar with Ophthalmologic Prospects for Patients and Pharma Industry. Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Surgery. 2020;3(1):122.1-10.
2020
41.
Thakur AK , Tyagi S, Shekhar N. Comorbid Brain Disorders Associated with Diabetes: Therapeutic Potentials of Prebiotics, Probiotics and Herbal Drugs. Translational Medicine Communications. 2019;4:12. doi:10.1186/s41231-019-0043-6.
2019
42.
Thakur AK , Tariq U. Therapeutic Potential and Recent Development of Psychobiotics for the Management of Brain Disorders. Trends in Applied Sciences Research, 2019;14(2):70-79. doi: 10.3923/tasr.2019.70.79.
2019
43.
Goyal RK, Thakur AK . Deadly Drug Combinations. Double Helical: A Complete Health Journal, 2019;5(1):41-44.
2019
44.
Goyal RK, Thakur AK . A Status Report on Autonomic Nervous System: the Indian Research Scenario during the Last Five Years. Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy, 2018;84(1):3-14. doi: 10.16943/ptinsa/2018/49305.
2018
45.
Kumar Y, Goyal RK, Thakur AK . Pharmacotherapeutics of miglitol: an α-glucosidase inhibitor. Journal of Analytical & Pharmaceutical Research 2018;7(6):617‒619.
2018
46.
Thakur AK , Kamboj P, Goswami K, Ahuja, K. Pathophysiology and Management of Alzheimer’s Disease: an overview. Journal of Analytical & Pharmaceutical Research 2018;7(2):226‒235.
2018
47.
Thakur AK , Raj P. Pharmacological Perspective of Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn.: a Mini-Review. Journal of Analytical & Pharmaceutical Research 2017;5(5):00156. doi: 10.15406/japlr.2017.05.00156.
2017
48.
Kumar V, Thakur AK , Verma S, Yadav V, Chatterjee SS. Potential of some traditionally used edible plants for prevention and cure of diabesity-associated comorbidities. TANG (Humanitas Medicine), 2015;5(2):e8.1-22. doi: 10.5667/tang.2014.0026.
2015
49.
Thakur AK , Shakya A, Husain GM, Emerald M, Kumar V. Gut-Microbiota and Mental Health: Current and Future Perspectives. Journal of Pharmacology & Clinical Toxicology, 2014;2(1):1016.1-1016.15.
2014
50.
Thakur AK , Chatterjee SS, Kumar V. Andrographolides and traditionally used Andrographis paniculata as potential adaptogens: Implications for therapeutic innovation. TANG (Humanitas Medicine), 2014;4(3):e15.1-14. doi: 10.5667/tang.2014.0002.
2014
51.
Tiwari N, Thakur AK , Kumar V, Dey A, Kumar V. Therapeutic Targets for Diabetes Mellitus: An Update. Clinical Pharmacology and Biopharmaceutics, 2014;3:117.1-10. doi: 10.4172/2167-065X.1000117.
2014
52.
Kumar V, Thakur AK , Chatterjee SS. Perspective of Andrographis paniculata in neurological disorders. Clinical Pharmacology and Biopharmaceutics, 2014;S2:1-4. doi: 10.4172/2167-065X.S2-005.15.
2014
53.
Kumari A, Thakur AK , Kumar V. Rational of Animals Use in Drug Discovery. 2013; PharmaTutor-Art-1814. (URL: http://www.pharmatutor.org/articles/rational-of-animals-use-in-drug-discovery).
2013
54.
Kumar V, Thakur AK , Barothia ND, Chatterjee SS. Therapeutic potentials of Brassica juncea: an overview. TANG (Humanitas Medicine), 2011;1:e2.1-17. doi: 10.5667/tang.2011.0005.
2011
55.
Shekhar N, Thakur AK . Role of Capric acid; a medium chain fatty acid in neurological diseases. DPSCON 2023, 1st March 2023, DPSRU, New Delhi, India.
2023
56.
Tyagi S, Thakur AK . Role of Capsaicin in the management and treatment of neurodegenerative disease. DPSCON 2023, 1st March 2023, DPSRU, New Delhi, India.
2023
57.
Sablania H, Sinha S, Goyal RK, Thakur AK . Beneficial role of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis extract in CCI-induced sciatic nerve pain: A preclinical study at 13th IASTAM Oration & Awards Function-2023 & International Conclave, DPSRU, January 21-23, 2023, New Delhi, India.
2023
58.
Bhardwaj S, Mannan I, Thakur AK , Goyal RK. Anxiolytic activity of Acalypha indica Linn. Extract in Nicotine-Induced Rats: A preclinical study at 13th IASTAM Oration & Awards Function-2023 & International Conclave, DPSRU, January 21-23, New Delhi, India.
2023
59.
Deepshikha, Kumawat R, Thakur AK . Beneficial effect of L- Carveol in chronic restraint stress rat. A preclinical study at 13th IASTAM Oration & Awards function -2023 & International conclave, DPSRU, January 21-23, New Delhi, India.
2023
60.
Yadav N, Shekhar N, Tyagi S, Rani S, Thakur AK . Comparative Study of Low-Dose Antibiotics in MPTP-Induced Parkinson’s Disease: Pre-clinical Study” during XL Annual Meeting of Indian Academy of Neurosciences (IAN) organized by the Department of Biomedical Engineering, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, India. December 08-10, 2022.
2022
61.
Shekhar N, Thakur AK . Acute oral toxicity study of Capric acid by OECD Guideline 423 in rodents. IASTAM Conclave 2022, 29-30 July 2022, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India.
2022
62.
Tyagi S, Thakur AK . Role of Capsaicin in MPTP-induced Mice. at the 11th International Conference on Central Nervous System-2022 held at DUBAI, UAE on 27th April 2022.
2022
63.
Tariq U, Sarkar S, Thakur AK , Banerjee SK. Decreased Expression of SCN5A Gene Involved in Remodeling of Cardiomyoblast: Focusing on Energy Metabolism. “Dr. SC Tyagi Award” International Conference of Cardiovascular Sciences – 2020, 2020 Feb 21-23; Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, India.
2020
64.
Shekhar N, Tyagi S, Yadav N, Thakur AK . Potential role of gut metabolite Trimethylamine N-Oxide as a biomarker in predicting neurological and cardiovascular diseases. International Conference of Cardiovascular Sciences – 2020, 2020 Feb 21-23; Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, India.
2020
65.
Shekhar N, Thakur AK , Siju EN. Evaluation of nephroprotective activity of leaves extract of Rotula aquatica Lour. 7th International Congress of Society for Ethnopharmacology, 2020 Feb 15-17; Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India.
2020
66.
Tyagi S, Shekhar N, Yadav N, Thakur AK , Jaggi AS. Investigation of the role of acute and repeated stress on remote ischemic preconditioning and adenosine preconditioning induced cardio protection in rats. International Conference of Cardiovascular Sciences – 2020, 2020 Feb 21-23; Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, India.
2020
67.
Kharb D, Roshan K, Thakur AK . Nanoparticle-Based Medicines: A Review of FDA-Approved Materials and Clinical Trials. 6th World Congress on Nanomedical Sciences (ISNSCON-2019), New Delhi. January 07 – 10, 2019.
2019
68.
Goswami K, Ahuja K, Kamboj P, Thakur AK . Herbal and Non-Pharmacological Therapies of Alzheimer’s Disease: An Overview. One Day Conference on Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Health. SPER, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi. February 26, 2018.
2018
69.
Kamboj P, Raj P, Thakur AK . Beneficial Effects of Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn. Extracts in Chronic Stressed-Triggered Depression in Mice. International Conference, February 02 to 04, 2018, DPSRU, New Delhi.
2018
70.
Thakur AK . Prospective of Therapeutic and Pharmacological Aspects in Controlled Drug Delivery Systems (Abstract No. ABS-1033). National Seminar on “Advances in Technology, Regulatory and Clinical Aspects in Controlled Drug Delivery Systems” organized by Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University & Controlled Release Society - Indian Chapter at Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University. New Delhi, India. July 15, 2016.
2016
71.
Kumar V, Thakur AK . Role of Andrographolide in Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory activity of Andrographis paniculata: an experimental study in diabetic rodents. 17th World Congress of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, Organized by IUPHAR at Cape Town, South Africa, July 13-18, 2014.
2014
72.
Thakur AK , Chatterjee SS, Kumar V. Antidiabetic activity of standardized extract of Andrographis paniculata in rodents. 2nd International Pharma-Nutrition Conference, organized by Elsevier, MAX Atria, Singapore. April 15-17, 2013.
2013
73.
Thakur AK , Chatterjee SS, Kumar V. Metabolic effects of an Andrographis paniculata extract in rat obesity models. Indo-US Symposium Industry-Academia Interaction in Diabetes & Cardiovascular Drug Discovery, Organized by IMS, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India & Indo-US Science & Technology Forum & S-LEARN. December 4-5, 2012.
2012
74.
Thakur AK , Chatterjee SS, Kumar V. General neuropharmacological screening of standardized extract of Andrographis paniculata in rodents. XXX Annual Conference of Indian Academy of Neurosciences (IAN) & International Symposium on Translational Neuroscience, Amritsar, India. October 27-30, 2012.
2012
75.
Thakur AK , Chatterjee SS, Kumar V. Potential of Andrographis paniculata in brain disorders. International Conference- “Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical Science: Transferring Knowledge from Education to Practice”. PharmanextTM in association with Kathmandu University, Pokhara University, Tribhuvan University and Purbanchal University, Nepal. February 25-26, 2012.
2012
76.
Thakur AK , Kumar V. Anti-amnesic activity of Brassica juncea in diabetic rats. 12th International Congress of Ethnopharmacology- “Traditional Medicines and Globalization –The Future of Ancient Systems of Medicine”. Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India, February 17-19, 2012.
2012
77.
Thakur AK , Kumar V. Beneficial effect of Brassica juncea in co-morbid depression associated with alloxan induced diabetes in rodents. International conference on Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. December 22-23, 2010.
2010
78.
Thakur AK , Kumar V. Beneficial effect of Brassica juncea in co-morbid anxiety associated with alloxan induced diabetes in rats. 43rd Annual Conference of Indian Pharmacological Society & International Conference on Pharmacology and Translational Research, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, India. December 13-16, 2010.
2010
79.
Husain GM, Thakur AK , Singh PN, Kumar V. Effect of Picrorhiza kurroa & Quassia amara on high fat diet induced obesity in rats. International Conference Update Ayurveda: “Bridging therapeutic gap” Parel, Mumbai, India. November 25-27, 2010.
2010
80.
Husain GM, Thakur AK , Singh PN, Kumar V. Lack of antidepressant and anxiolytic activity of Picrorhiza kurroa and Quassia amara in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. International Symposium on Brain Aging and Dementia: Basic and Transitional Aspect. Department of Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. November 29 - 30, 2010.
2010
81.
Thakur AK , Harshita. Beneficial Effect of Metformin in Affective Disorders Associated with Diabetic-Obese Mice. 53rd Annual Conference of the Indian Pharmacological Society IPSCON 2023", SRMIST, Chennai, India. December 14-16, 2023.
2023
82.
Thakur AK , Kumar A. Potential Role of Metformin in Depression and Cognitive Dysfunctions Associated with Diabetes: An In-silico Study. 52nd IPSCON 2023, JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru, JSSAHER, Karnataka, India. February 23-25, 2023.
2023
83.
Thakur AK . Potential of Glycyrrhizin-rich Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn. Extract in Affective Disorders Associated with Chronic-Stress” during 25th APTICON-2022 organized by JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru, India. September 02-04, 2022.
2022
84.
Thakur AK , Kumar V. Neurotransmitters Modulating Effect of Andrographis paniculata Extract and Isolated Pure Andrographolide in Diabetic Rodents. Research Article for Oral Presentation at 50th Annual Inaugural Golden Jubilee Conference of Indian Pharmacological Society, Patna, India. February 14, 2017. (Awarded: G. Achari Prize).
2017
85.
Thakur AK , Rai G, Chatterjee SS, Kumar V. Ameliorative Effects of Andrographis paniculata Extract and Andrographolide on Memory Impairments in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats. 47th Annual Conference of the Indian Pharmacological Society “IPSCON- Guwahati 2014", Organized by GMCH and NIPER at GMCH Conventional Centre, Guwahati, December 28-30, 2014.
2014
86.
Thakur AK . Retrograde Amnesias. “BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK” sponsored by National Academy of Sciences, India (Varanasi Branch), Department of Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, March 17-18, 2010.
2010

Awards & Achievements

Event Co-ordinator for the Poster/Photo/Art Competitions (G-20 Event) held at DPSRU, New Delhi. April 27, 2023.
2023
Organising Committee Member and Chairperson for 2 nd Annual Conference DPSCON 2023 held at DPSRU, New Delhi. March 01, 2...
2023
Organising Committee Member and Chairperson for 2 nd Annual Conference DPSCON 2023 held at DPSRU, New Delhi. March 01, 2023.
Certificate of Appreciation for “Outstanding Performance for University Administration and Showcasing” during the year 2...
2022
Certificate of Appreciation for “Outstanding Performance for University Administration and Showcasing” during the year 2022 during 2 nd Research Promotion Award Ceremony held at DPSRU, New Delhi. February 28, 2023.
Notable Research Award for two Publications in the Journal of “Neurochemical Research” during 2 nd Research Promotion Aw...
2023
Notable Research Award for two Publications in the Journal of “Neurochemical Research” during 2 nd Research Promotion Award Ceremony held at DPSRU, New Delhi. February 28, 2023.
Organising Committee Member of 2 nd Research Promotion Award Ceremony held at DPSRU, New Delhi. February 28, 2023.
2023
In-charge of Organising Committee for 13 th IASTAM Oration and Award Function-2023 and International Conclave organised ...
2023
In-charge of Organising Committee for 13 th IASTAM Oration and Award Function-2023 and International Conclave organised at DPSRU New Delhi. January 21-22, 2023.
Joint-Organising Secretary for National Conference on Opportunities for MSME’s from Drug Discovery to Formulation Develo...
2023
Joint-Organising Secretary for National Conference on Opportunities for MSME’s from Drug Discovery to Formulation Development organised by DPSRU, New Delhi. January 11 to 14, 2023.
Organising Member for One Day Workshop on Comparing, Contrasting and Advancing Ayurvedic and Unani Concepts with Contemp...
2022
Organising Member for One Day Workshop on Comparing, Contrasting and Advancing Ayurvedic and Unani Concepts with Contemporary Genomic Biology, organised at DPSRU, New Delhi. December 15, 2022.
Organising Member for EXPERT TALK in collaboration with Merck on “Advance Immunoassay Solutions” organised at DPSRU New ...
2022
Organising Member for EXPERT TALK in collaboration with Merck on “Advance Immunoassay Solutions” organised at DPSRU New Delhi. November 02, 2022.
Organising Member for EXPERT TALK on “Machine intelligence-driven framework for optimized hit selection in virtual scree...
2022
Organising Member for EXPERT TALK on “Machine intelligence-driven framework for optimized hit selection in virtual screening” organised at DPSRU New Delhi. October 11, 2022.
Organising Committee Member for “Har Din Har Ghar Ayurveda” programme organised by DPSRU, New Delhi. October 03 to 08, 2...
2022
Organising Committee Member for “Har Din Har Ghar Ayurveda” programme organised by DPSRU, New Delhi. October 03 to 08, 2022.
Co-ordinator for Workshop on Preparation and Management of Standard Operating Procedures organised by DPSRU, New Delhi. ...
2022
Co-ordinator for Workshop on Preparation and Management of Standard Operating Procedures organised by DPSRU, New Delhi. July 14 to 25, 2022.
Speaker for International E-Conference collaboratively organized by School of Pharmacy, ARKA JAIN University and PHARMAC...
2021
Speaker for International E-Conference collaboratively organized by School of Pharmacy, ARKA JAIN University and PHARMACY DEPARTMENT, SAN PEDRO COLLEGE, PHILIPPINES. November 19, 2021.
Moderator for the Q&A Session, Webinar Series-I, DPSRU- Centre for Precision Medicine and Pharmacy. August 13, 2021.
2021
Speaker and Resource Person in Webinar Series-2021, ARKA JAIN University, Tatanagar (Jamshedpur), August 01, 2021
2021
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2020
Biography selected for Marquis Who’s Who in the World ® 2020 , comprises top 3% of the professionals in the world. January 16, 2021.
Moderator for the session “Current Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences: with Special Focus on Clinical Research” during XX...
2020
Moderator for the session “Current Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences: with Special Focus on Clinical Research” during XXXIII QIP-2020, September 22-29, 2020 at DIPSAR, New Delhi
Co-coordinator , 2 nd FIDP, August 21-27, 2020 DPSRU, New Delhi
2020
Joint Organising Secretary and Chairperson (Registration Committee) , International Conference of Cardiovascular Science...
2020
Joint Organising Secretary and Chairperson (Registration Committee) , International Conference of Cardiovascular Sciences – 2020, 2020 Feb 21-23; Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, India.
Program Operating Officer of NAMS, India funded CME Programme held on 22 Feb 2020 at DPSRU, New Delhi.
2020
Organising Member, International Heart Symposium-2019 held at DPSRU, New Delhi, 28 th November, 2019
2019
Organising Member (Registration Committee) and Chairperson (Poster Session) of IASTAM International Conference , Februar...
2018
Organising Member (Registration Committee) and Chairperson (Poster Session) of IASTAM International Conference , February 02 to 04, 2018, DPSRU, New Delhi.
Awarded with prestigious Achari Prize during 50 th Annual Inaugural Golden Jubilee Conference of Indian Pharmacological ...
2017
Awarded with prestigious Achari Prize during 50 th Annual Inaugural Golden Jubilee Conference of Indian Pharmacological Society, 2017, Patna, Bihar.
Organising Committee Member & Chairperson in Poster Session, 5 th National Conference of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Re...
2017
Organising Committee Member & Chairperson in Poster Session, 5 th National Conference of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research. March 3 rd & 4 th , 2017, DPSRU, New Delhi.
Organising Committee Member: workshop on Innovations and Entrepreneurship, 27 th April 2017.
2017
Certificate of Reviewing Award: September 2016 from Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior , Elsevier.
2016
Financial Assistantship from DPSRU, New Delhi for Oral presentation at AIGJC.
Organising Committee Member, DPSRU-CRS, one-day National Seminar, DPSRU, New Delhi.
Biography selected for Marquis Who’s Who in the World ® 2014 (32 nd Edition) and Marquis Who’s Who in the World ® 2016 (...
2014
Biography selected for Marquis Who’s Who in the World ® 2014 (32 nd Edition) and Marquis Who’s Who in the World ® 2016 (33 rd Edition).
Student Travel Grant Support (STGS) from IIT (BHU), Varanasi to attend IPSCON’14 held at Guwahati, Assam in December, 20...
2014
Student Travel Grant Support (STGS) from IIT (BHU), Varanasi to attend IPSCON’14 held at Guwahati, Assam in December, 2014.
International Travel Grant from DBT of India and Foreign Travel Grant from CSIR, Govt. of India for Poster presentation ...
2013
International Travel Grant from DBT of India and Foreign Travel Grant from CSIR, Govt. of India for Poster presentation at Singapore in 2013.
Financial Assistantship from DST-PURSE , IIT (BHU), Varanasi for Poster presentation at Singapore in 2013
2013
Financial Assistantship for Poster presentation from IIT (BHU) in 2012 (Nepal Conference) and in 2013 (Singapore Confere...
2012
Financial Assistantship for Poster presentation from IIT (BHU) in 2012 (Nepal Conference) and in 2013 (Singapore Conference).
DST/INSPIRE Fellowship/2011 for Ph.D. course as JRF/SRF-P grant (2011-2016).
2011
Fellowship from MHRD/UGC New Delhi during M. Pharm (2009-2011).
2009
University Topper in B. Pharm (80.19 % in 2005-2009 Batch), M.I.T. (B.R.A. Bihar University), Muzaffarpur, Bihar.
2005
Life Membership of Delhi Pharmacological Society (DPS: LM-056)
Life Membership of the Indian Academy of Neuroscience (IAN: LT-40)
Life Membership of the Indian Pharmacological Society (IPS: LT-150)
Life Membership of the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI: ND/LM-110).
Life Membership of the Indian Pharmacy Graduates’ Association (IPGA: LM-5550).

Invited Lectures & Speaker Roles

Title: Anti-Neuropathic Efficacy of Homeopathic Dilutions of Toxicodendron pubescens: A Preclinical Study, during East Zone World Homoeopathy Day, Oct 05th & 06th, 2023 - Biswa Bangla Convention Center, Kolkata, India
2023
Title: Potential Role of Low-Dose Antibiotics in MPTP-Induced Parkinson’s Disease, during One day National Symposium on “Challenges and opportunities in the management of Neurological disorder” at NIPER Guwahati, India. December 07, 2022.
2022
Title: Beneficial effects of Glycyrrhizin-rich Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn. Extract on Learning and Memory in Stress-Triggered Rats, during International E-Conference collaboratively organized by School of Pharmacy, ARKA JAIN University and PHARMACY DEPARTMENT, SAN PEDRO COLLEGE, PHILIPPINES. November 19, 2021.
2021
Title: Career in Pharmaceutical Sciences: A Pharmacologist’s Perspective, during Induction and Orientation program "AARAMBH 2021", ARKA JAIN University, 15th-19th September 2021.
2021

Book Chapters

1.
Title: Anti-Neuropathic Efficacy of Homeopathic Dilutions of Toxicodendron pubescens: A Preclinical Study, during East Zone World Homoeopathy Day, Oct 05th & 06th, 2023 - Biswa Bangla Convention Center, Kolkata, India
2023
2.
Title: Potential Role of Low-Dose Antibiotics in MPTP-Induced Parkinson’s Disease, during One day National Symposium on “Challenges and opportunities in the management of Neurological disorder” at NIPER Guwahati, India. December 07, 2022.
2022
3.
Title: Beneficial effects of Glycyrrhizin-rich Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn. Extract on Learning and Memory in Stress-Triggered Rats, during International E-Conference collaboratively organized by School of Pharmacy, ARKA JAIN University and PHARMACY DEPARTMENT, SAN PEDRO COLLEGE, PHILIPPINES. November 19, 2021.
2021
4.
Title: Career in Pharmaceutical Sciences: A Pharmacologist’s Perspective, during Induction and Orientation program "AARAMBH 2021", ARKA JAIN University, 15th-19th September 2021.
2021

Paper / Poster Presentations

1.
Title: Anti-Neuropathic Efficacy of Homeopathic Dilutions of Toxicodendron pubescens: A Preclinical Study, during East Zone World Homoeopathy Day, Oct 05th & 06th, 2023 - Biswa Bangla Convention Center, Kolkata, India
2023
2.
Title: Potential Role of Low-Dose Antibiotics in MPTP-Induced Parkinson’s Disease, during One day National Symposium on “Challenges and opportunities in the management of Neurological disorder” at NIPER Guwahati, India. December 07, 2022.
2022
3.
Title: Beneficial effects of Glycyrrhizin-rich Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn. Extract on Learning and Memory in Stress-Triggered Rats, during International E-Conference collaboratively organized by School of Pharmacy, ARKA JAIN University and PHARMACY DEPARTMENT, SAN PEDRO COLLEGE, PHILIPPINES. November 19, 2021.
2021
4.
Title: Career in Pharmaceutical Sciences: A Pharmacologist’s Perspective, during Induction and Orientation program "AARAMBH 2021", ARKA JAIN University, 15th-19th September 2021.
2021

Membership of Important Committees & Professional Associations

Life Member, Delhi Pharmacological Society (DPS: LM-056)
Life Member, Indian Academy of Neuroscience (IAN: LT-40)
Life Member, Indian Pharmacological Society (IPS: LT-150)
Life Member, Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI: ND/LM-110)
Life Member, Indian Pharmacy Graduates' Association (IPGA: LM-5550)
Active Member (#305051), International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) (2022)
Senior Member, International Union of Radio Science (Nominated 2021)
Topic Editor, Frontiers in Pharmacology (Drugs, Outcomes Research and Policies section)
In-charge of Organising Committee, 13th IASTAM Oration and Award Function-2023, DPSRU (January 2023)
Joint-Organising Secretary, National Conference on Opportunities for MSMEs from Drug Discovery to Formulation Development, DPSRU (January 2023)
Organising Committee Member and Chairperson, 2nd Annual Conference DPSCON 2023, DPSRU (March 2023)
Chairperson and Organising committee member, International Conference of Cardiovascular Sciences 2020 (ICCS-2020), DPSRU

Professional Contributions

Certificate of Reviewing Award from Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior, Elsevier (September 2016)