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Diplomas/Degrees

Diplomas/Degrees

Postdoctoral Fellow, Mount Sinai School of Medicine (2006)

Ph.D., Calcutta University, India (2000)

Professional Experience

Professional Experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, ACADEMIC

2017-current   Tenured,  Professor, ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ 

2012- 2017  Tenured Professor, Associate Professor, ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ 

2006- 2012  Tenure Track, Assistant Professor, ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ 

2000-2006   Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Mount Sinai School of Medicine

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, NON-ACADEMIC, LEADERSHIP ROLE

2021  Interim Associate Dean of Student Success and Strategic Initiatives. Dean of Students, CAS

2020    Chair of the Biology Department

2014-2020  Director of the Biology Graduate Program

2020    Strategic Planning and Implementation Committee (Research)

Feb 2019   Amity Launch Working Group

2017-2018 Faculty Committee on Retention, Tenure and Promotion (FCTRP)

 2017  External Review Team, 5-year curriculum review of Farmingdale State College, Biology department 

2016-2017 Excellence in Scholarship/Creative Work Award Selection Committee

2016   Strategic Planning Committee

2014-2015  Program development-BS in Neuroscience (Interdisciplinary program)

 2012-2015 Course Coordinator (Anatomy and Physiology)

2012         Academic Standards Committee: Co-Chair

2009-2010   Vice-Chair of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee

2007-2009   Pre-Health Professions Coordinator

Recent Courses

Recent Courses

Guided Research Pathophysiology Of Obesity Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome

Guided Research Weight Management And Life Style

Human Anatomy And Physiology I

Human Anatomy And Physiology I ( Lab )

Human Anatomy And Physiology I I

Special Research Problems Cytokines, Inflammation And Neruoprotection

Thesis Research Ashwagandha, Neuroprotection And Cytokines

Thesis Research Neuroprotection And Ashwagandha

Thesis Research Neuroprotection And Ayurveda

Specialization/Interests

Specialization/Interests

Anatomy and Physiology lecture and lab
Endocrinology lecture
Endocrinology Lab
Neurobiology

Teaching Philosophy

Teaching Philosophy

I am simultaneously a teacher and a biologist, an inextricably linked relationship. Why? Our species (Homo sapiens, literally translated to wise man) has a cultural heritage and historical precedent of passing information from one generation to the next. Learning during our youth and passing on knowledge, advice and experiences as we age is an innate part of what it means to be human. Being a teacher only grants me the opportunity to impact our future leaders on a larger scale. However, I like to think that I have approached this responsibility in a particularly effective manner, as supported by the literature—passing on this information through high impact practices and applied research, so that students may tangibly experience the theoretical biology components within the classroom. I am keenly aware of the significance of my job, equipping these young minds with the inter-disciplinary skills they need to succeed, and try to fulfill it with sincerity and dedication.

My goals as a teacher is to educate the students in such a way that they are prepared to take up the challenges of the future. I take special efforts to prepare my lectures—updating my presentations continually; receiving fresh transfusions of ideas from my own ongoing research and recently published articles. Since my teaching focuses on Biomedical Sciences, an area of science in which discoveries occurs at a significant pace. Integrating research into my teaching helps students understand current scientific work. Learning developed theories and facts are important, but understanding ongoing work can be equally significant. I do this by developing skills like perception, analysis and expression. My assignments are designed such that I make students analyze and think logically by interpreting basic scientific experiments, which instills in them the appreciation of investigative science behind the diagrams of cellular and functional components of the cell. Furthermore, in the process, students are encouraged to interact not only with me, but also with their peers. I help the students to assume an active and creative relationship with their daily environment so that by the end of college, they are able identify and define the specifics of the problem and make proper judgments about the values and choice of their future career. I always try to instill in them the appreciation of investigative science, presentation abilities, improve their writing skills and help them to think beyond the classroom.

I serve a diverse group of students of various ages, backgrounds and levels. Although the common principles apply to all levels of student, I recognize that students of different ages, backgrounds and levels are prepared to engage the course material in different ways. The younger generations of students who come straight from high school are ready to be molded in any form: they are curious but less attentive. Their primary goal is to develop cohesive arguments and learn to defend their position with logic. My goal as a mentor is to assess the strength and weaknesses of competing perspective and show them a path of success. The more mature group of students is ready to get started the first day. These students are able to generate their own original arguments and design their own way of study. This is the group that I apply different high impact practices to instill in them curiosity so that they can reach beyond their self-imposed limits. I am accessible both inside and outside the classroom, offering individual attention that helps me develop bonds with my students. Their feedback is also the most reliable measure of my efficacy, and interacting outside the classroom setting often gives me the opportunity to assess what I may need to improve.

Teachers have great power and sway because they have great influence over students. Teaching, for me is not only my vocation but also my passion. I have proven my merits as a sincere and competent educator and look forward to improve myself every day to come. Indeed teaching is a noble profession.

Research Interests

Research Interests

My research interests lie at the intersection of endocrinology and neurobiology, with a particular emphasis on obesity. Obesity is far more complex than the traditional “calories in versus calories out” framework. Energy balance is influenced by a dynamic interplay of genetic predisposition, hormonal signaling, the nervous system, inflammation, gut microbiota, stress response, psychological factors, and environmental conditions. Effective intervention, therefore, requires a systems-level approach. Nutraceuticals—such as dietary supplements, functional foods, and natural bioactive compounds—offer promise by improving insulin sensitivity, reducing inflammation, and enhancing fat oxidation. Pharmaceuticals, by contrast, typically act on specific molecular targets with greater potency, leading to faster results but also a higher risk of side effects.

A second line of my research focuses on stress management and its impact on brain health. Chronic stress disrupts neuroendocrine signaling, elevates cortisol levels, impairs neuronal survival, and contributes to cognitive decline as well as metabolic dysregulation. I am particularly interested in exploring nutraceuticals and natural compounds that can modulate the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis, enhance resilience to stress, and support neuronal survival. Supplements such as adaptogens, Ashwagandha and Shankapushpi show potential for reducing oxidative stress, promoting neurogenesis, and improving synaptic plasticity. By investigating these interventions, my goal is to identify safe and accessible strategies that protect brain function, alleviate stress-related metabolic disturbances, and ultimately contribute to long-term neuroendocrine health.

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Books

Books

Chakraborty, TR, et al. (Co-Editor and Author) Body Recomposition: A      Comprehensive and Metabolic Alternative to Weight Loss. Book, CRC press

Chakraborty, T. R. et al. (Primary editor and author) Obesity Mitigation through Nutraceuticals and Pharmaceuticals: Enhancing Metabolic Competence. CRC (accepted for publication), Book, CRC press

Chapters

Chapters

Tellus, G., Chakraborty, S. and Chakraborty, T. R. Is Controlling Diet Enough to Reduce and Treat Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease? Book Chapter, CRC press

Chakraborty, T. R., Almathhur, R. ^†, Chakraborty, S., Suh, C .^※ Heath Policies and intervention to prevent childhood obesity. Book Chapter, Elsevier. 

T. R. Chakraborty, R. Almathhur, S. Chakraborty, C. Suh, Heath Policies and intervention to prevent childhood obesity. Book Chapter, Elsevier. 

Chakraborty, T. R., Chakraborty, S. and Klimova, N.^† Effect of endocrine disrupting chemicals on pregnancy. Book Chapter, Nova Publisher

T. R. Chakraborty, S. Chakraborty and N. Klimova (2016). Effect of endocrine disrupting chemicals on pregnancy. Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals: Occurrence, Exposures and Health Risks. New York, NY: Nova Science Publiser.

Articles

Articles

Banik, S. P., Rituparna, G., Downs, B. W., Chakraborty, S.,  Bagchi, M., Chakraborty, T. R., and Bagchi, D., Journal of Food Bioactives titled Functional Foods Beyond Nutrition: 'Therapeutic Interventions to Combat COVID-19 and other Viral Diseases'. J. Food Bioact. 2021;15:63–73 (2021)

Chakraborty, T. R., Gomez, V.^※, Adhikari, D. and Chakraborty, S. The synergism in hormonal and cellular changes in male mice on long term high fat exposure. Journal of the American College of Nutrition 13:1-8 (2018)

Chakraborty, T. R., and Cooperstein, D. F. Exploring Anatomy and Physiology Using iPad Apps. Anatomical Sciences Education Accepted June 2017

Chakraborty, T. R., Chakraborty, S. and Klimova, N.^† Effect of endocrine disrupting chemicals on pregnancy. Book Chapter, Nova Publisher , (2016)

Chakraborty, T. R., Cohen, J., Yohanan, D., Alicea, E., Weeks, B., and Chakraborty, S. (2016), Estrogen is neuroprotective against hypoglycemic injury to murine N38 hypothalamic cells. Molecular Medicine Reports, Molecular Medicine Reports, 14, 5677-5684 (2016)

T. R. Chakraborty, L.Donthireddy, D. Adhikary, and S. Chakraborty (2016), Long-term high fat diet has a profound effect on body weight, hormone levels and estrous cycle in mice. Medical Science Monitor, 22, 1601-1608.

T. R. Chakraborty, E. Allecia, S. Chakraborty (2012), Relationships between urinary biomarkers of phytoestrogen, phthalates and phenols and pubertal stages in girls. Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics, 3, 17-26.

K Y Ng, J. Yong and T.R. Chakraborty, Estrous Cycle in ob/ob and ovariectomized female mice and its relation with estrogen and leptin. Physiology & Behavior, 12, 125-130 (2010)

E. Watson, S. Fargali, H. Okamoto, M. Sadahiro , R.E. Gordon, T. Chakraborty, M.W. Sleeman, S.R. Salton . (2009), Analysis of knockout mice suggests a role for VGF in the control of fat storage and energy expenditure. BMC Physiology, 9(1), 19-23 (2009)

J. Roy, S. Chakraborty, T. R. Chakraborty, Estrogen-like endocrine disrupting chemical affecting puberty in humans- a review. Medical Science Monitor, 15(6), RA137-145 (2009)

Adhikary K, Sarkar R, Maity S, Sadhukhan I, Sarkar R, Gangly K, Barman S, Maiti R, Chakraborty S, Chakraborty, T.R. Bagchi D, Banerjee, P. Pharmaceuticals, 17, 1294 (2024)

Bagchi, D., Downs, B.W., Banik, S.P., Chakraborty, T. R., Chakraborty, S., Bagchi, D., Inflammatory responses and obesity: Nutrition as an epigenetic modulator. American Journal of Biopharmcy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2022;2:9

Bagchi, D., Downs, B.W., Banik, S.P., Chakraborty, T. R., Chakraborty, S., Bagchi, D., American Journal of Biopharmcy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2:9 (2022)

Banik, S. P., Rituparna, G., Downs, B. W., Chakraborty, S.,  Bagchi, M.,   Chakraborty, T. R., and Bagchi, D., Journal of Food Bioactives titled Functional Foods Beyond Nutrition: 'Therapeutic Interventions to Combat COVID-19 and other Viral Diseases'. Journal of Food Bioactives 2021;15:63–73. (2021)

Chakraborty, T. R., Gomez, V.^※, Adhikari, D. and Chakraborty, S. The synergism in hormonal and cellular changes in male mice on long term high fat exposure. Journal of the American College of Nutrition 13:1-8 (2018)

Chakraborty, T. R., and Cooperstein, D. F. Exploring Anatomy and Physiology using iPad apps. Anatomical Sciences Education Jul;11(4):336-345 (2018)

Chakraborty, T. R., Donthireddy, L^†, Adhikari, D. and Chakraborty, S. Long-term high fat diet has a profound effect on body weight, hormone levels, and estrous cycle in mice. Medical Science Monitor 22: 1601-1608 (2016)

Chakraborty, T. R., Cohen, J.^※, Yohanan, D.^※, Alicea, E.^※, Weeks, B., and Chakraborty, S. Estrogen is neuroprotective against hypoglycemic injury to murine N38 hypothalamic cells. Molecular Medicine Reports 14: 5677-5684 (2016)

Chakraborty, T. R., Alicea, E.^※, Chakraborty, S. Relationship between urinary biomarkers of phytoestrogen, phthalates, phenols, and pubertal stages in girls. Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics 3: 17-26 (2012)    

Ng, K.Y.^※, Yong, J.^※ and Chakraborty, T. R. Estrous Cycle in ob/ob and ovariectomized female mice and its relation with estrogen and leptin. ) 12: 125-130. (2010)

Roy, J.R.^※, Chakraborty, S. and Chakraborty, T. R. Estrogen-like Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals Affecting Puberty in Humans - A Review. Medical Science Monitor 15 (6): RA137-45 (2009)

Watson, E., Fargali, S., Okamoto, H., Sadahiro, M., Gordon, R.E., Chakraborty, T., Sleeman, M.W. and Salton, S.R. BMC Physiology 9:19(2009)

Chakraborty, S., Sachdev, A^※., Salton, S.R.J and Chakraborty, T. R. Expression of Estrogen Receptors in the Hypothalamic Arcuate Nucleus of ob/ob and Agouti Mice. Brain Research 1089: 21-32 (2008)

Chakraborty,, Sachdev, A^※., Salton, S.R.J and Chakraborty, T. R. Expression of Estrogen Receptors in the Hypothalamic Arcuate Nucleus of ob/ob and Agouti Mice. Brain Research 1089: 21-32 (2008)

Chakraborty, T. R., Tkalych, O., Nanno, D., Garcia, A. L.^†, Devi, L.A., and Salton, S.R.J. Regulation of VGF and PEN peptides in mouse brain in response to high fat or cold stress conditions. Brain Research 17: 21-32 (2006)

Chakraborty, T. R., Rajendren, G.V. and Gore, A.C. Expression of the estrogen receptor alpha in the anteroventral periventricular nucleus (AVPV) of hypogonadal (hpg) mice. Experimental Biology & Medicine 230(1): 49-56 (2005)

Chakraborty, T. R., and Gore, A.C. Aging-related changes in ovarian hormones, their receptors, and neuroendocrine function. Experimental Biology & Medicine 229: 977-87 (2004)

Chakraborty, T. R., Hof, P., Ng, L.^※ and Gore, A.C. Stereological analysis of expression of estrogen receptor alpha in hypothalamus and its regulation by aging and estrogen. Journal of Comparative Neurology 466(3): 409-421 (2003)

Chakraborty, T. R., Ng, L.^※ and Gore, A.C. Age-related changes in estrogen receptor beta in rat hypothalamus: a quantitative analysis. Endocrinology 144(9): 4164-4171 (2003)

Salama, J.^※, Chakraborty, T. R., Ng, L.^※ and Gore, A.C. Effects of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) on estrogen receptor á expression in the antereoventral periventricular nucleus (AVPV). Environmental Health Perspectives 111 (10): 1278-1282 (2003)

Chakraborty, T. R., Ng, L.^※ and Gore, A.C. Colocalization and hormone regulation of estrogen receptor alpha and NMDA receptor in the hypothalamus of female rats. Endocrinology 144 (1): 299-305 (2003)

Balija, V.S.^†, Chakraborty, T. R. and Haldar, D. Phospholipid synthesizing enzymes of the mitochondrial outer membrane: In search of their catalytic sites. Recent Research Developments in Lipids Research 4: 1-11 (2001)

Balija, V.S.^†, Chakraborty, T. R., Nikonov, A., Morimoto, T. and Haldar, D. Identification of two transmembrane regions and a cytosolic domain of rat mitochondrial glycerophosphate acyltransferase. Journal of Biological Chemistry 275 (41): 31668-31673 (2000)

Chakraborty, T. R., Vancura, A., Balija, V.S.^† and Haldar, D. Phosphatidic acid synthesis in mitochondria: Topography of formation and transmembrane migration. Journal of Biological Chemistry 274(42): 29786-29790 (1999)

Roy, T., Chakraborty, S., Das, H., Chakraborty, B.N. and Bhattacharya, A.K. In vitro induction of nuclear DNA dispersion of ram spermatozoa. Journal Basic Applied Biomedicine 3(3): 25-29 (1995)

Conference Presentations

Conference Presentations

Henderson, K., Ibragimov, A., Gomez, R., Chakraborty, S., and Chakraborty, T. R.  Does estrogen show neuroprotective effects on hypothalamic cells when induced by beta amyloid? Experimental Biology

Persaud, N., Fletcher, J, Hindieh, J. Chakraborty^, S. and Chakraborty^, T. R. Neuroprotective Effects of Estrogen on Beta-Amyloid Induced Neurotoxicity in Murine Hypothalamic Cells. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal

Yakubov, R., Almathhur ,R.^†, Suh, C^※., Yoon, J., Cooperstein, D., Chakraborty, S., Chakraborty, T. R. Does estrogen act as a neuroprotective agent on in vitro induced beta-amyloid plaques in N38 hypothalamic neuronal cells? Experimental Biology

Almathhur, R.^†, Yakubov, R., Donkor, I.^※, Suh, C^※., Chakraborty, S., Chakraborty, T.R. Neuroprotective effects of estrogen on Alzheimer induced SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells and N38 hypothalamic neuronal cells. Experimental Biology

Chakraborty, T. R., Gomez V.^※, Babu S^†., Gurung, D^※., Caraballo, T^※., and Chakraborty, S. Stereological analysis of long-term effect of very high fat diet to study the synergism in hormonal and cellular changes in Male Mice. Experimental Biology

Chakraborty, S., Adhikari, A. and Chakraborty, T. R. Long term exposure of very high fat diet on energy intake, hormones, cellularity and morphology of tissue - a male rodent study. Experimental Biology

Chakraborty, T.R. (2016). Pros and Cons of Active Learning. In American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. San Diego, CA.

Chakraborty, S., Babu, S., Adhikary, D., and Chakraborty, T. R. (2016). Long term exposure of very high fat diet on energy intake, hormones, cellularity and morphology of tissue- a male rodent study. In American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. San Diego, CA.

Invited Presentations

Invited Presentations

Tandra R. Chakraborty (2016, April). Pros and Cons of Active Learning. ASBMB, San Diego, CA.

Tandra R. Chakraborty (2015, April). Pros and Cons of Active Learning. Adelphi Technology Conference, long Island, NY.

Tandra R. Chakraborty and Deborah Cooperstein (2015, April). Strategies of Effective learning in Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory using iPad Applications. Adelphi Technology Conference, long Island, NY.

Tandra R. Chakraborty (2013, December). Differential Effect of High fat on Body Weight, Hormones and Cellular Morphology on Male and Female Mice. Indian Science Congress. Invited foreign delegate to centenary celebration, Kolkata, WB, India.

Tandra R. Chakraborty (2008, March). 'Obesity and Reproduction'. Stony Brook University.

Other Work

Other Work

Reviews published

1. Chakraborty, T.R., and Gore, A.C. Aging-related changes in ovarian hormones, their receptors, and neuroendocrine function. Experimental Biology & Medicine 2004 229: 977-87

2. Balija, V.S., Chakraborty, T.R. and Haldar, D. Phospholipid synthesizing enzymes of the mitochondrial outer membrane: In search of their catalytic sites. Recent Research Developments in Lipids Research 2001 4: 1-11

Original articles

1. Chakraborty, T.R., Tkalych, O., Nanno, D., Garcia, A.L., Devi, L.A., Salton, S.R. Quantification of VGF- and pro-SAAS-derived peptides in endocrine tissues and the brain, and their regulation by diet and cold stress. Brain Research 2006 1089(1): 21-32

2. Chakraborty, T.R., Rajendren, G.V. and Gore, A.C. Expression of the estrogen receptor alpha in the anteroventral periventricular nucleus (AVPV) of hypogonadal (hpg) mice. Experimental Biology & Medicine Jan 2005 230(1): 49-56

3. Chakraborty, T.R., Hof, P., Ng, L. and Gore, A.C. Stereological analysis of expression of estrogen receptor alpha in hypothalamus and its regulation by aging and estrogen. Journal of Comparative Neurology 2003 466(3): 409-421

4. Chakraborty, T.R., Ng, L. and Gore, A.C. Age-related changes in estrogen receptor beta in rat hypothalamus: a quantitative analysis. Endocrinology 2003 144(9): 4164-4171

5. Salama, J., Chakraborty, T.R., Ng, L. and Gore, A.C. Effects of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) on estrogen receptor beta expression in the antereoventral periventricular nucleus (AVPV). Environmental Health Perspectives 2003 111 (10): 1278-1282

6. Chakraborty, T.R., Ng, L. and Gore, A.C. Colocalization and hormone regulation of estrogen receptor alpha and NMDA receptor in the hypothalamus of female rats. Endocrinology 2003 144 (1): 299-305

7. Balija, V.S., Chakraborty, T.R., Nikonov, A., Morimoto, T., Haldar, D. Identification of two transmembrane regions and a cytosolic domain of rat mitochondrial glycerophosphate acyltransferase. Journal of Biological Chemistry 2000 275 (41): 31668-31673

8. Chakraborty, T.R., Vancura, A., Balija, V.S., and Haldar, D. Phosphatidic acid synthesis in mitochondria: Topography of formation and transmembrane migration. Journal of Biological Chemistry 1999 274(42): 29786-29790

9. Roy, T., Chakraborty, S., Das, H., Chakraborty, B.N. and Bhattacharya, A.K. In vitro induction of nuclear DNA dispersion of ram spermatozoa. Journal Basic Applied Biomedicine 1995 3(3): 25-29

10. Roy, T., Chakraborty, S., Karmakar, P., Chakraborty, B.N. and Bhattacharya, A.K. Heterogeneity in nuclear chromatin dispersion of human spermatozoa in vitro. Bulletin, IRM, Calcutta 1995 17: 19-21

Grants

Grants

'Adelphi Faculty Development Grant' 2007 and 2008.
'Frederick Bettelheim Research Award'

Dissertations Chaired

Dissertations Chaired

Stacy San Martin, Hyperglycemia and Estrogen

Pari Rakesh Wagela, Nobel Laureates in the field of Endocrinology

Rayan Almathhur, Neuroprotective effects of estrogen on Alzheimer’s induced SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells and N38 hypothalamic neuronal cells. Biology Department, AU

Brittany Bastein, Emergency room visit and abdominal pain

Christen Clark, Obesity and health, Biology Department

Elizabeth D, Cost of abdominal pain

Harry Singh, Differential effect of fat in male and female liver

Afrain Bobby, Sleep apnea among minorities

Lauren Kenna, DNMT and diabetes

Nicole Wong, The differential effects of a low-fat diet and high fat diet on female mice

Natalia Klinova, Environmental pollutants and pregnancy

Antony Delliturri, Differences in the effect of high fat in male and female

Laxinarasimha Reddy Donthireddy, Effect of very high fat diet on hormone levels and body weight in female mice

Sathyapriya Babu, Effect of very high fat diet on hormone levels and body-weight in male mice

Theses Advised

Theses Advised

Graduate Thesis

2023      Garry Tellus, Influence of NAFLD in Stored Fat Accumulation

2022      Nicholas Maclean, Effect of estrogen on hyperglycemic shock

2021      Stacy San Martin, Hyperglycemia and Estrogen

2020     Pari Rakesh Wagela, Nobel Laureates in the field of Endocrinology. 

2019      Rayan Almathhur, Neuroprotective effects of estrogen on Alzheimer’s induced SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells and N38 hypothalamic neuronal cells. 

2017      Christen Clark, Obesity and health

2017      Brittany Bastein, Emergency room visit and abdominal pain

2016      Elizabeth D, Cost of abdominal pain

2015      Lauren Kenna, DNMT and diabetes

2015      Afrain Bobby, Sleep apnea among minorities

2015      Harry Singh, Differential effect of fat in male and female liver, 

2014      Natalia Klinova, Environmental pollutants and pregnancy

2014      Nicole Wong, The differential effects of a low-fat diet and high fat diet on female mice

2013      Laxinarasimha Reddy Donthireddy, Effect of very high fat diet on hormone levels and body weight in female mice

2013      Antony Delliturri, Differences in the effect of high fat in male and female

2012     Sathyapriya Babu, Effect of very high fat diet on hormone levels and body weight in male mice, Biology Department, AU

UNDERGRADUATE CAPSTONE THESIS (last 10 years)

2022      Tooba Iqbal, Alzheimer’s and Estrogen

 2021      Angela Ibragimov, Alzheimer’s and Estrogen

2021      Kynadi Henderson, Alzheimer’s and Estrogen

2020     Nicholas Centrone, Hormones and Homeostasis

2020     Jada Fletcher, Alzheimer’s and estrogen in hypothalamic cells

2020     Jihyung Hu, Alzheimer’s and estrogen in hypothalamic cells

2018      Catherina Suh, Alzheimer’s and estrogen in hypothalamic cells

 2017      Issac Donkor, Neuroscience major, Neuroprotection of estrogen and Alzheimer’s disease using neuroblastoma cells

2016      Jessica Tufano, Neuroprotection of estrogen and Alzheimer’s disease using hypothalamic cells

2014      Muntaha Hassan, Differences in the tissue morphology in male and females when treated with low fat

2013      Joshua Cohen, Neuroprotective effects of estrogen against hypoglycemic injury on hypothalamic cells

2012       Ahmed Eldib, Effects of a high fat diet on body weight, hormonal levels and the estrous cycle

2012        Darien Yohannan, Neuroprotective effects of estrogen on hypothalamic cells under hypoglycemic injury

2012      Theressa Eliscar, Effect of very high fat on body weight, hormonal levels and estrous cycle in mice

Projects Mentored

Projects Mentored

Mentoring and Accomplishments of Undergraduates

2014-2015 Victoria Gomez, Trained in animal care, analysis techniques and light microscopy. Literature search, writing and presenting scientific papers. Co-author in manuscript submitted. Published an abstract at ASBMB 2015.

2015 Bridges Program, Alison Miller, writing and presenting scientific papers. Submitted an abstract at ASBMB.

2014 David Perrotto, Trained in cell culture, cryopreservation, immunocytochemistry, biochemical assays and light microscopy. Literature search, journal writing and presenting scientific papers.

2013-2014 Muntaha Hassain, Trained in animal care, analysis techniques and light microscopy. Literature search, writing and presenting scientific papers. Published an abstract at ASBMB 2015.

2013 Sara Hasmi, Literature review. Web search for scientific papers, journal writing and presenting scientific papers.

2013 Nicole Wong, Trained in animal care, analysis techniques and light microscopy. Literature search, journal writing and presenting scientific papers. Continued in the lab as a graduate student.

2010-2013 Eilliut Alicea, Published one full-length peer reviewed article in Molecular Medicine Reports. Trained in cell culture techniques, cryopreservation, immunocytochemistry, biochemical assays and light microscopy. Web search for scientific papers, journal writing and presenting scientific papers. Co-author in a full length article, two abstracts in ASBMB, presented at the CSTEP conference and at ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ. Travel Award from ASBMB 2012.

2009-2012 Darien Yohannan, Published one full-length peer reviewed article in Molecular Medicine Reports. Trained in techniques like cell culture, cryopreservation, immunocytochemistry, biochemical assays and light microscopy. Web search for scientific papers, journal writing and presenting scientific papers. Published an abstract ASBMB and ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ. He is the recipient of Travel Award from ASBMB 2011. Continued in the lab as a graduate student.

2009-2012 Joshua Cohen, Published one full-length peer reviewed article in Molecular Medicine Reports. Trained in techniques like cell culture, cryopreservation, immunocytochemistry, biochemical assays and light microscopy. Web search for scientific papers, journal writing and presenting scientific papers. Published an abstract ASBMB and another abstract at ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ Research Conference.

2011-2012 Ahmed Eldib, Trained in animal care, animal use techniques, biochemical assays and light microscopy. Web search for scientific papers, journal writing and presenting scientific papers. Published an abstract ASBMB and presented at ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ Research Conference.

2011-2012 Theressa L. Eliscar, Trained in animal care, animal use techniques, biochemical and light microscopy. Web search for scientific papers, journal writing and presenting scientific papers. Published an abstract in ASBMB, CSTEP conference and presented at ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ Research Conference.

2011 Naruta Gurung, Scientific literature search, data interpretation, journal writing and presenting overarching thematic structures.

2008-2010 Jennifer Yong, Trained in techniques such as mice brain isolation, brain slicing, immunocytochemistry and light microscopy. Web search for scientific papers, journal writing and presenting scientific papers. Published one full length peer reviewed article in Physiology and Behavior 2010, two abstracts (ASBMB), two abstracts at ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ. She was the recipient of the Travel Award from ASBMB 2010.

2008-2010 KaYan Ng, Trained in techniques such as mice brain isolation, brain slicing, antibody selection, immunocytochemistry and light microscopy. Web search for scientific papers, journal writing and presenting scientific papers. Published one full length peer reviewed article in Physiology and Behavior 2010, two abstracts (ASBMB), two abstracts at ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ Research Conference. She was the recipient of the Travel Award from ASBMB 2009.

2007-2008 Jonathan Roy, Scientific literature search and data interpretation, writing and presenting the overall idea of the topic. Published one full length peer reviewed article in Medical Science Monitor 2009.

2007-2008 Atrish Akhtar, Trained to learn techniques such as mice brain isolation, brain slicing, selection of antibody, immunocytochemistry and light microscopy. Web search for scientific papers, journal writing and presenting scientific papers.

2006-2007 Aman Sachdev, Trained to learn techniques such as mice brain isolation, brain slicing, selection of antibody, immunocytochemistry, Immunoassay of hormones and light microscopy. Web search for scientific papers, journal writing and presenting scientific papers. Published one full length peer reviewed article in Brain research 2008, two abstracts at ASBMB and three abstracts at ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ. He was the recipient of Travel Award from ASBMB 2007.

2007 Anna Mielczarek, Literature search and data analysis, journal writing and presenting the overall idea of the topic.

Graduate Student Accomplishments

2016 Lauren Kenna, 1st Prize in the ARC Graduate Poster presentation. Manuscript in preparation.

2015 Natalia Klinova, Co-author in a book chapter. www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=58432

2015 Nicole Wong, 1st Prize in the ARC Graduate Poster presentation. Published one abstract at ASBMB and ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ Research Conference.

2014 Laxinarasimha Reddy Donthireddy, Co-author in a full-length peer-reviewed publication Medical Science Monitor, 2016. Published one abstract in Adelphi Research Conference and MACUB.

2014 Satyapriya Babu, Published one abstract in Adelphi Research Conference and MACUB.

2012 Eilliut Alecea, Published a full length article in Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics 2012 Jan 6;3:17-26, two abstracts in ASBMB, presented at the CSTEP conference
2012/13 and at ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ. Travel Award from ASBMB 2012. McDonald fellowship 2013.

2009 Jonathan Roy, Published a peer-reviewed article on ‘Estrogen like Endocrine disruptors affecting puberty’ in Medical Science Monitor 2008-2009.

2009 Irene Min, Published three abstracts in ASBMB.

2008 Melinda Loera, Published two abstracts in ASBMB. She received Minority Travel Award at ASBMB 2007-2008.

High School Students
2016 Natalia Roberts, STEP program

2011 Abhinaba Chatterjee, Syosset High School

2011 Nabeel Saif, Syosset High School

Honors and Accomplishments

Honors and Accomplishments

2023   CASHE Award for innovative academic support for undeclared students

2022    Moderator of, ‘Creating Equitable Spaces in the Classroom and in Curriculum Design’, CAS sponsored event2021     Moderator of, ‘Teaching in Brave Spaces’, CAS sponsored event2021     Organizer and moderator of Truths and Myths: Covid and its Vaccine

2020    Invited speaker to showcase asynchronous online teaching in AU online virtual tour

2020    Invited speaker to showcase asynchronous online teaching to Biology faculty

2019     Leadership certificate (Leadership and Management Workshop)- The Leadership Challenge

2019     Leadership certificate (Leadership and Management Workshop)-Understanding a Managers Role and How to Avoid Pitfalls

2019     Nominated for ‘Service Excellence Award’, AU for tenured teaching award

2019     Nominated for ‘Teaching Excellence Award’, AU for tenured teaching award

2018     Invited as an expert in the field to write a book chapter on ‘Childhood obesity’

2017     Chair of the Site team for Farmingdale’s Biology Department, 5-year curriculum review

2017     Panel Judge in Psychology Day

2017     Elected Graduate Director of Biology Department

2017     Elected member of FCTRP

2015     Granted research sabbatical leave for one semester. Invited foreign delegate to centenary celebration of Indian Science Congress

2012     Elected Graduate Director of Biology Department

2009    Elected Vice-Chair of the Senate Executive Committee

2007    American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Undergraduate Faculty Travel Award

Community Outreach

Community Outreach

Journal Reviewer

Reviewer of the following journals, Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, Brain Research, Annals of Anatomy, Journal of Neurocytochemistry, Experimental Biology & Medicine, Neurobiology of Aging, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, BBA Molecular Basis of Disease

Judge in competitions

Panel judge in the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair

Panel judge at Syosset Science fair

Panel judge at the Research Association Fair

Panel judge for undergraduate poster presentation at ASBMB

Judge for Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, AU

Judge In Competitions

Panel judge in the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair

Panel judge at Syosset Science fair

Panel judge at the Research Association Fair

Professional Activities

Professional Activities

2022                           Hosted fundraising events

2022                           Moderator of the lecture by Dr. Raven Baxter- Scholarship and Creative Works

2022                           Member of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, CAS

2022                           Member of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Biology department

2022                           Search Committee for Dean of CNPH

2021                           Performance Management workshop

2020                          Member of Faculty of Color Network

2020                          Facilitator of the Pre-College Summer Program

2020                          Certified e-Professor

2016-current           Member of Neuroscience Committee

2018-2022                Member and Chair of Biology Faculty Search Committee

2012-2018                Member of Unit Peer Review Committee      

2007-2018                Member of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

2013-current           Member of Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP)     

2017-2020                Member of Neuroscience Society at AU        

2007-2017                Member of Adelphi Research Conference Planning Committee

2010                           Search Committee for Dean of Derner School of Advanced Psychological Studies

2009-2011                Faculty Senate

 One Day Events

2021-current           Admissions, Accepted Day events

2019                           Speaker at the departmental seminar series

2018                           Graduate Retreat, Biology Department

2016- current          Graduate Open House Biology Department Representative

2017                           Panel Judge in Psychology Day

2016                           Ted^x AU, Auditions

2015-2010                 Accepted Student Open House

2015-2010                 Leadership Retreat

2015-2013                 Biology Department Representative, Adelphi Open House Undergraduate

University Service

University Service

DEPARTMENT

2020-2024 Chair of the Biology Department

2014-2020 Director of the Biology Graduate Program

2012-2015 Course Coordinator (Anatomy and Physiology)

2012-2014, 2016 Unit Peer Review Committee

2013-till date Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP)

2008-2009 Faculty Senate Committee

2007-2009 Pre-Health Professions Coordinator/ Instructor

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY

2021 Interim Associate Dean of Student

2020. Chair of the Biology Department

2014-2020. Director of the Biology Graduate Program

2020  Strategic Planning and Implementation Committee (Research)

Feb 2019  Amity Launch Working Group

2017-2018  Faculty Committee on Retention, Tenure and Promotion (FCTRP)

2017 External Review Team, 5-year curriculum review of Farmingdale State College

2016-2017 Excellence in Scholarship/Creative Work Award Selection Committee

2016 Strategic Planning Committee

2014-2015 Program development-BS in Neuroscience

2012-current Academic Standards Committee: Chair

2009-2010 Senate Executive Committee, Vice-Chair

2016 Strategic Planning Committee

2016 Excellence in Scholarship/Creative Work Award Selection Committee

2015 BS in Neuroscience – New multidisciplinary program

2007-current Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

2007-current Adelphi Research Conference Planning Committee

2010 Search Committee for Dean of Derner School of Advanced Psychological Studies