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Dr Anuradha

Coordinator

Dr Anuradha is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, PCTE Group of Institutes. Her area of specialization is Pharmaceutical Chemistry and has 10 years of research and teaching experience. She is acting as a coordinator of Pharmaceutical Chemistry division of the department. She has completed her doctoral of philosophy and post-graduation in pharmacy from University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh. She has a number of research & review publications in various National and International Journals in the field of design and chemical synthesis. Besides that, she has been awarded as “Young Scientist Award” in “International Scientist Awards 2021 on Engineering, Science and Medicine” by VDGOOD Factory.

 

 

Current professional/scientific interests:

Design and synthesis of new chemical entities

 

Publications:

  • Anuradha S and Amar C, “Drug Addiction and their Management: An Overview”. Acta Scientific Pharmaceutical Sciences 5 (2020): 19-24. ISSN: 2581-5423
  • Rajat J, Jeevanjot k and Anuradha S, Comparison of Generic and Branded Medicine. Acta Scientific Pharmaceutical Sciences 2019, 3, 2: 01-02. ISSN: 2581-5423
  • Anuradha S, An Overview of Ethics in Pharmaceutical Research. Acta Scientific Pharmaceutical Sciences 2018, 2, 4: 38-43. ISSN: 2581-5423
  • Anuradha S and Abhinav M, Quality by Design: An Interface between Effort and Success. Acta Scientific Pharmaceutical Sciences 2018, 2, 4: 01. ISSN: 2581-5423
  • Poonam P, Ankit J, Dikhsha D, Anjali, Anuradha S, Prgati S. Design, Synthesis and Pharmacological Evaluation of Some Novel Indanone Derivatives as Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors for the management of Cognitive Dysfunction. Bioorganic Medicinal Chemistry 2018, 26 (1), 215-224. (I. F. 2.802) ISSN: 0968-0896
  • Anuradha S, Poonam P. Microwave activated synthesis of pyrroles: A short Review. Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry 2017, 54(1), 27-34. (I. F. 1.241) ISSN: 1943-5193
  • Anuradha S, Poonam P. Design and synthesis of some acridine-piperazine hybrids for the improvement of cognitive dysfunction. Chemical Biology & Drug Design 2017, 90, 926-935. (I. F. 2.256) ISSN: 1747-0285
  • Rupinder Kaur G, Tilak R, Anuradha S Gagandeep S, Jitender B. 4-Substituted Thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidines as Potent Antibacterial Agents: Rational Design, Microwave-Assisted Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and Molecular Docking Studies. Chemical Biology & Drug Design 2017, 90, 1115-1121. (I. F. 2.256) ISSN: 1747-0285
  • Anuradha S, Poonam P. Improvement of cognitive performance and cholinergic transmission by development of novel acridine-piperazine hybrids. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders, 2016, e178. (I. F. 4.360) ISSN: 1353-8020
  • Anuradha S, Poonam P. Understanding the quantitative structure activity relationship of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Journal of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry 2015, 14(6), 1550040-1550067. (I. F. 0.638) ISSN: 0219-6336 (print), 1793-6888(online)
  • Gagandeep S, Anuradha S, Harpreet K, Mohan Paul S. I. Chromanyl-isoxazolidines as Antibacterial agents: Synthesis, Biological Evaluation, QSAR and Molecular Docking Studies. Chemical Biology & Drug Design 2016, 87(2), 213-223. (I. F. 2.256) ISSN: 1747-0285
  • Poonam P, Paramveer S, Anuradha S. Synthesis, molecular docking and antiamnesic activity of 2-Naphthyloxy derivatives, Medicinal Chemistry 2013, 9 (3), 371-378. (I. F. 2.53) ISSN: 1875-6638 (Online), 1573-4064 (Print)
  • Rupinder Kaur G, Gagandeep S, Anuradha S, M. S. Bedi, Anil Kumar S. Synthesis, cytotoxic evaluation, and in silico studies of substituted N-alkylbromo-benzothiazoles. Medicinal Chemistry Research 2013, 22(9), 4211–4222. (I. F. 1.720) ISSN: 1054-2523 (Print) 1554-8120 (Online)
  • Anuradha S, Poonam P. Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors from QSAR Point of View: How close are we? Central Nervous System Agents in Medicinal Chemistry 2013, 13(1), 71-87. ISSN: 1875-6166 (Online) 1871-5249 (Print)
  • Pran Kishore D, Anuradha S, Poonam P, Akkinepally Raghuram R. Molecular docking and receptor specific 3D-QSAR studies of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, Molecular Diversity 2012, 16(4), 803-823. (I. F. 2.032) ISSN: 1381-1991 (Print) 1573-501X (Online)
  • Poonam P, Ruchi M, Bhavneet K and Anuradha K. Synthesis and pharmacological evaluation of some new naphthol derived aryloxy derivatives as cognition enhancers, Medicinal Chemistry Research 2012, 21(8), 1771–1779. (I. F. 1.607) ISSN: 1054-2523 (Print) 1554-8120 (Online)
  • Harman Preet K, Anuradha K, Poonam P, Rupinder Kaur G. Scientific Abstract: “Computational, similarity studies and QSAR analysis of a series of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors” International Journal of Natural Product Science 2012: Spl Issue 1:105. ISSN: 2249-6335
  • Anuradha K, Pran Kishore D, Poonam P, Raghuram Rao, A. Abstract: “Development of virtual screening models for the identification of new selective acetylcholinesterase inhibitors” International Journal of Natural Product Science 2012: Spl Issue 1:107. ISSN: 2249-6335
  • Nidhi S, Rupinder Kaur G, Anuradha K, Chander M. Scientific Abstract: “Flavonoids as promising anti-cancer agent: A review”. International Journal of Natural Product Science 2012: Spl Issue 1:154. ISSN: 2249-6335
  • Mandeep S, Anuradha K. Scientific Abstract:“Artemisia afra: A potential flagship for medicinal plants” International Journal of Natural Product Science 2012: Spl Issue 1:125. ISSN: 2249-6335
  • Anuradha K. Peptic Ulcer: Causes and Therapy, Pharmacy Infopedia, 2009. Reference Id: PHARMATUTOR-ART-1168.

 

  • Books/ book chapters published: Poonam P, Anuradha S. A handbook of computer aided drug design. Lap Lambert Academic Publishing; Mauritius 2017. ISBN: 978-620-2-05059-3.

 

Invited lectures at scientific meetings and conferences:

  • Achieved travel grant of USD 400,00 from International association of Parkinsonism and Related Disorders for attending XXI World Congress on Parkinson Disease and Related Disorders, Milan, Italy.
  • Achieved partial travel grant for attending International Conference from Department of biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of science & technology, Government of India, New Delhi, India.
  • Achieved INSA-CSIR-DAE/BRNS-CICS international travel fellowship from Centre for International Co-operation in Science (CICS), Chennai, India.

 

Research presentations or posters at scientific meetings and conferences:

  • “Development of Oxathiazole derivatives as potential antiamnesic agents” at Optimizing Research for Tomorrow’s Therapeutics including COVID-19 Pandemic held at 30th June 2021 at G.H.G Khalsa College of Pharmacy, Gurusar Sadhar, Ludhiana, Punjab
  • “Computational and QSAR Studies of Potential Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors” at Retrospection to Regulatory Regime: Indian Pharmaceutical Sector held at 9th March 2018 at PCTE Group of Institute, Baddowal, Ludhiana.
  • Oral Presentation of topic entitled “In Silico Drug Disposition Models: Attractive Options For Drug Delivery System” at DBT sponsored National Conference on “Current Trends and Futuristic Challenges in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Biotechnology, held from 22nd-23rd Feb, 2018 held at G.H.G Khalsa College of Pharmacy, Gurusar Sadhar, Ludhiana, India.
  • “Novel cognition enhancers: Synthesis, docking and pharmacological evaluation of acridine-piperidine hybrids” at 11th Chandigarh Science Congress held from 9th-11th March 2017 at Panjab University, Chandigarh.
  • “Pharmacophore based 3D QSAR studies of Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors” at The National Symposium on Bioinformatics and Computational Systems Biology held from 12th-14th November 2016 at Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala, India.
  • “Substituted acridines: design and synthesis of potential cognition enhancers for the Alzheimer’s disease” at National Seminar on Biophysical techniques in Drug Design and Disease held on 30th January, 2016 at Panjab University, Chandigarh.
  • “Improvement of cognitive performance and cholinergic transmission by development of novel acridine-piperazine hybrids” at XXI World Congress on Parkinson Disease and Related Disorders held from 6th-9th Dec 2015 at Milan, Italy.
  • Oral Presentation of topic entitled “Lead Identification of Acridine-Morpholine Hybrids: Potential Cognition Enhancers” at The 10th Annual National Conference on “Thermodynamics of Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Biological Systems held from 20th-21th Nov 2015 at Panjab University, Chandigarh.
  • Oral Presentation of topic entitled “Design, synthesis and in-silico studies of acridine analogues as potential cognition enhancers” at 9th Chandigarh Science Congress held from 25th-27th Feb 2015 at Panjab University, Chandigarh.
  • “Design and synthesis of acridine analogues as novel hybrid acetylcholinesterase inhibitors” at One day symposium on Emerging trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences held at February 6, 2015 at Panjab University, Chandigarh.
  • “Acridines: Sword for the Alzheimer’s disease” at 1st IBRO/APRC Chandigarh Neuroscience School held from 2nd-8th Nov 2014 at Panjab University, Chandigarh.
  • “Pharmacophore mapping based 3D-QSAR model for the identification of selective dual binding site acetylcholinesterase inhibitors” at International Conference on interdisciplinary area with chemical sciences 2013 held from 30th Oct- 1st Nov 2013 at Panjab University, Chandigarh.
  • “Development of pharmacophore 3D-QSAR model for designing of selective dual binding site acetylcholinesterase inhibitors” at 65th IPC conference 2013 held from 20th-22nd Dec 2013 at Amity University, New Delhi.
  • “Development of virtual screening models for the identification of new selective acetylcholinesterase inhibitors” at National conference on drug innovation: emerging trends and challenges, held from 10th-11th Feb 2012 at Rayat Bahra Institute of Pharmacy, Hoshiarpur.
  • “Molecular Modeling and Docking studies applied to design Vanillin derivatives” at RCP International Conference held from 11th-12th Feb 2011 at Punjab University, Chandigarh.
  • “Design, synthesis and pharmacological evaluation of Vanillin Derivatives as Cognition enhancers” at 62nd IPC conference held from 17th-19thDec 2010 at Manipal University, Manipal.
  • Attended 4th Chandigarh Science Congress held from 19th-20th March 2010 at Panjab University, Chandigarh.
  • Attended Three days International Conference on “Recent advances in pharmaceutical sciences” held from 21st -23rd March 2012 at Rayat Institute of Pharmacy, Railmajra.
  • Attended 12th APTI Convention held from 25th -27th Oct 2007 at Panjab University, Chandigarh.

 

Scientific Abstracts

  • Janmajoy Banerjee, Shakhadip Nandi, Pulak Deb, Anuradha Sharma “Synthesis of some 4,5 di phenyl and 4,5 di ol Imidazole derivatives and compare their antioxidant activity” at National seminar on “Current challenges & Prospects of Biopharmaceuticals: Biologicals & Biosimilars” on 6th March 2020 at Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, PCTE Group of Institutes, Baddowal, Ludhiana, India. Poster No A114.
  • Akhil Kanwar, Anuradha Sharma “Mental Disorders, Causes and Effects: A Review” at National seminar on “Current challenges & Prospects of Biopharmaceuticals: Biologicals & Biosimilars” on 6th March 2020 at Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, PCTE Group of Institutes, Baddowal, Ludhiana, India. Poster No A130.
  • Shivani Kalra, Anuradha Sharma “Nuclear Medicines: Commencement and Unfolding Future in Healthcare” at National seminar on “Current challenges & Prospects of Biopharmaceuticals: Biologicals & Biosimilars” on 6th March 2020 at Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, PCTE Group of Institutes, Baddowal, Ludhiana, India. Poster No A135.
  • Abha Sharma, Anuradha Sharma “Biosimilar insulin a cost effective way” at National seminar on “Current challenges & Prospects of Biopharmaceuticals: Biologicals & Biosimilars” on 6th March 2020 at Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, PCTE Group of Institutes, Baddowal, Ludhiana, India. Poster No A151.
  • Paramjeet Sharma, Romica Badhan, Anuradha Sharma “Quality By Design In Wine Production” at National seminar on “Current challenges & Prospects of Biopharmaceuticals: Biologicals & Biosimilars” on 6th March 2020 at Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, PCTE Group of Institutes, Baddowal, Ludhiana, India. Poster No A154.
  • Jeevanjot Kaur, Anuradha Sharma “Stevia Co-Crystals For Paedriatic Drug Formulations” at National Seminar under the theme “Retrospection to Regulatory Regime: Indian Pharmaceutical Sector” on 9th March, 2018 held at Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, PCTE Group of Institutes, Baddowal, Ludhiana, India. Poster No A29.
  • Abhinav Mankoo, Anuradha Sharma “CNT: A Foot Step Towards Peptide Delivery” at National Seminar under the theme “Retrospection to Regulatory Regime: Indian Pharmaceutical Sector” on 9th March, 2018 held at Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, PCTE Group of Institutes, Baddowal, Ludhiana, India. Poster No A34.
  • Sumit Gumber, Anuradha Sharma “Blood Acidity: Root Cause of Many Diseases” at National Seminar under the theme “Retrospection to Regulatory Regime: Indian Pharmaceutical Sector” on 9th March, 2018 held at Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, PCTE Group of Institutes, Baddowal, Ludhiana, India. Poster No A35.
  • Lovish Jindal, Manpreet Singh, Anuradha Sharma “Development of QSPR models of selective COX-2 inhibitors using in silico studies” at National Seminar under the theme “Retrospection to Regulatory Regime: Indian Pharmaceutical Sector” on 9th March, 2018 held at Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, PCTE Group of Institutes, Baddowal, Ludhiana, India. Poster No A49.
  • Abhinav Mankoo, Anuradha Sharma “Role of Quality by Design in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Where are We Now?” at DBT sponsored National Conference on “Current Trends and Futuristic Challenges in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Biotechnology” on 22nd-23rd Feb, 2018 held at G.H.G Khalsa College of Pharmacy, Gurusar Sadhar, Ludhiana, India. Poster No. .
  • Pragati Silkari, Poonam Piplani, Anuradha Sharma “Pharmacophore based 3D QSAR studies of Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors” at The National Symposium on Bioinformatics and Computational Systems Biology. 12th-14th Nov, 2016 held at Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala, India. Poster No. 17.
  • Harman preet Kaur, Anuradha Kaplish, Poonam Piplani, Rupinder Kaur Gill “Computational, similarity studies and QSAR analysis of a series of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors” at National conference on drug innovation: emerging trends and challenges, Feb 2012 held at Rayat Bahra Institute of Pharmacy, Hoshiarpur. Poster No. RBIP-105.
  • Nidhi Sharma, Rupinder Kaur Gill, Anuradha Kaplish, Chander Mohan “Flavonoids as promising anti-cancer agent: A review” at National conference on drug innovation: emerging trends and challenges, Feb 2012 held at Rayat Bahra Institute of Pharmacy, Hoshiarpur. Poster No. RBIP-154.
  • Mandeep Saini, Anuradha Kaplish. “Artemisia afra: A potential flagship for medicinal plants” at National conference on drug innovation: emerging trends and challenges, Feb 2012 held at Rayat Bahra Institute of Pharmacy, Hoshiarpur. Poster No. RBIP-125.

 

Memberships of scientific societies/forum: Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (PU/LM-338).