Ms. Arpana

Assistant Professor

Qualification: M.Sc. in Biotechnology
Papers Taught : Cell biology, Microbiology, Biomolecules, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Plant Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, Bioprocess Technology, Immunology, Environmental Biotechnology, Enzymology, IPR and Patenting
Area of Expertise : Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Academic Experience: 08 years

(Ongoing PhD) Study on Pharmacological and Immunomodulatory activities of Holigarna grahamii (Wight) Kurz. Under the guidance of Dr. Rama Bhat P Head and associate Professor Department of PG studies in Biotechnology, Alvas college Moodubidre.

Arpana, Shrisha NB, Abhijeeth SB, Rama BP. Evaluation of antimicrobial, antioxidant and antidiabetic properties of green synthesized selenium nanoparticles from Catharanthus roseus. Plant Sci. . 2025 Oct. 16 ;12(sp1). https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.8085
Arpana, Fernandes C L , Jain N , Rama B P, Bhat M. Green Synthesis Of Selenium Nanoparticles And Their Therapeutic Applications. Aegeum journal.2020 Nov 9;8(11)
Yende, A., Bhat, R., Zainab, A., Acharya, S., Poojary A., & Padyana, S. (2021). Evaluation of antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Holigarna arnottiana Hook. f. FJ Free Radic. Antioxidnats, 139, 278-288.
Bhat, R., Ballal, S. R., Poojary A ., & Acharya, S. (2022). Studies on immunomodulatory effects of Salacia chinensis L. on albino rats. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 2(9), 98-107.

Ms.Arpana Presented a paper at international conference on Plant Biotechnology for sustainable Productivity and Environment -2024 entitled “Extraction of sericin from mulberry and non-mulberry cocoon and its chelation for bioavailable activities” held on December 9 and 10, 2024 at Manipal school of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher education Manipal.
Ms.Niyatha K ,Ms.Chandana and Ms.Arpana presented a paper at National Conference on Recent advances and innovations in Biological Science Entitled “ Green synthesis of selenium nanoparticles and their therapeutic applications” held on 21 March 2025 at Alvas college moodubidire.
Presented a poster entitled ‘Pharmacological aspects of Holigarna spp-
A review”, at the national conference on‘current advances in medical and industrial biotechnology held on 20th feb2020 at alvas college moodubidire.

Attended International conference on “Plant biotechnology for sustainable productivity and environment 2024 held on December 9 and 10 2024 at Manipal MAHE.
Attended a workshop on Isolation, separation and characterization of plant stimulant held on 17 and 18 October 2024 at Manipal MAHE.