Malankara Catholic College

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Department of Biochemistry

Faculty Profile

Dr. K. Sunitha Kumari

DR. K. SUNITHA KUMARI

Assistant Professor and Head,

Department of Biochemistry,

Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri,

Kaliakkavilai,

Tamil Nadu - 629153.

04651-244156, 310 (O) | +91-9443995558

sunithakjk@gmail.com

Qualification	B.Sc – Chemistry (1993), Scott Christian College, Nagercoil. M.Sc – Biochemistry (1995), Annamalai University, Chidambaram. M.Phil – Life Science (2004), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli. Ph.D. in Biochemistry (2012), Centre for Marine Science and Technology, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. State Level Eligibility for Lectureship (1997).
Experience	Teaching experience: 25 years 9 months Research experience: 22 years Clinical Biochemist: 5 years Experience in present position: 21 years
Research Guidance	M.Sc guided – 31 \| M.Phil guided – 9
Publications / Books	Research articles (International) – 6 Proceedings – 5 Books authored – 2 Books edited – 1 Magazine (Editor; Coordinator) – 1 (25 years Souvenir)
Conferences / Symposia Organized	22
Conferences / Workshops Participated	International – 2 \| National – 11
Meetings at TANSCHE, Chennai	Equivalence Board meeting – 2
Research Interests	Diabetes mellitus, Coronary artery disease, Hepatoprotection, Phytotherapy, Nutritional therapy.
Membership in Professional Bodies
Chairperson – Board of Studies in Biochemistry for UG & PG (2020 to present). Member of SCAA – Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (2020 to present). Chairman – Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Central valuation (PG Biochemistry) April 2018 to present. Chairman – Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Central valuation (UG Biochemistry) April 2016 to 2018. Chairperson – AdHoc Board of Studies for M.Phil Biochemistry (2010). Chairperson – AdHoc Board of Studies for M.Phil Biochemistry (DDE) 2011. Member – Board of Studies for UG/PG Biochemistry (2005 to 2016). Member – Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Central valuation (UG Biochemistry) April 2003 to 2016. Member – Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Central valuation (PG Biochemistry) December 2008 to April 2010.
Selected Research Publications
1. K. Sunitha Kumari, G. Immanuel, B. S. Dhanya. Evaluation of the effect of tigogenin on the activities of certain key enzymes of carbohydrate metabolism in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Int J Biol Med Res, Vol 3 (1), 1242-1247 (2012). ISSN: 0976-6685, IF-5.51 2. K. Sunitha Kumari, G. Immanuel, Abhila Raj, B. S. Dhanya. Antidiabetic activity of tigogenin in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Novus International Journal of Pharmaceutical Technology. Vol 1 (4), pp: 1-8 (2012). ISSN 2278-6937 3. Antony S, Sunitha Kumari K. Evaluation of bioactive compounds and antibacterial effect of Xanthium indicum. Research & Reviews: Journal of Herbal Science, Vol 3 (2): 25-29, (2014). eISSN: 2278-2257, SJIF-6.488 4. Bino Kingsley, Sunitha Kumari, Appian Subramoniam, Brindha Pemiah. "In silico Docking Studies on ATP-Sensitive K+Channel, Insulin Receptor and Phosphorylase kinase Activity by Isolated Active Principles of Stereospermum tetragonum DC". Journal of Young Pharmacists, Vol 9 (1): 124-126, 2017. P-ISSN:0975-1483; eISSN:0975-1505 5. K. Sunitha Kumari, Midhun Joseph and N. Arun. Skin Protective Potency of Virgin Coconut Oil Extract of Phyllanthus emblica Dry Fruit. Journal of Information and Computational Science. Volume 10 Issue 1-- 2020, pp:660-672. ISSN:1548-7741; IF-6.2 6. Bino Kingsley Renjit, Jeba Singh Dhas, Senthil Kumar Chelladurai, Sunitha Kumari Kesavan, Brindha Pemiah, Hanish Singh Jayasingh Chellammal. "In silico docking studies on pyruvate kinase, glycogen phosphorylase, sulfonylurea receptor activity by isolated active principles of stereospermum tetragonum dc" J. Global Trends Pharm Sci, 2021; 12 (4): 9764-9768. ISSN:2230-7346; IF-1.3584