Dr. Nisha Singh

Associate Professor

Immunology, Biogeochemistry

Biochemistry

Basic Details

Dr. Nisha Singh
12062830
Associate Professor
Biochemistry

Qualification Details

S.No. Qualification Name Of University Passing Year
1 Ph.D. (Biochemistry) Banaras Hindu University 2014
2 M.Sc. (Biochemistry) University of Lucknow 2009
3 B.Sc. (Biology) University of Lucknow 2007
4 Executive Education (Leadership) Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad 2020

Positions Held

S.No. Employer Designation Employment Period
Date from Date to
1 O4156H.N.B. Garhwal University (A Central University) Assistant Professor & Former Head, Department of Biochemistry 30/09/2013 30/08/2024
2 O4157University of Lucknow Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry 31/08/2024 Presently Working

Academic Details

Recent Significant Publications, Articles, Cases

S.No. Title Journal Volume/Issue Year
1 O16956The pharmacological and therapeutic versatility of Allium species: a comprehensive exploration of bioactive constituents and biological activities Discover Applied Sciences 7 2025
2 O16952Current Trends in Parasitic Diseases and Precautionary Measures Parasitic Infections: Immune Responses and Therapeutics https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119878063.ch15 2023
3 O16953CD300a receptor blocking enhances early clearance of Leishmania donovani from its mammalian host through modulation of effector functions of phagocytic and antigen experienced T cells. Frontiers in Immunology 12 2022
4 O16954Near-saturated soil hydraulic conductivity and pore characteristics as influenced by conventional and conservation tillage practices in North-West Himalayan region International Soil and Water Conservation Research 9 2021
5 O16955Natural Product based Leads to Fight against Leishmaniasis Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry 22(1) 2014

Conferences, Seminars &Talks

S.No. Details Year.
1 O15574Invited Talk at National Conference (NBHES-2025) at MMV, Banaras Hindu University. 2025
2 O15575Invited as ‘Resource Person’ in SERB sponsored Workshop on Flow Cytometry by Department of Biochemistry, Banaras Hindu University. 2022
3 O15576Expert Visitor's Programme (Stockholm, Sweden) 2019
4 O15577Workshop on “Host-directed therapeutic strategies for infectious diseases” (Cape Town, South Africa) 2017
5 O15578ICGEB Leishmania Course (Trieste, Italy) 2014

Awards & Recognitions

S.No. Name Of Awards Year.
1 O15586Appointed as Guest Topical Issue Editor for the Journal Infectious Disorders - Drug Targets. 2025
2 O15579Editorial Board Member of PLOS One, Scientific Reports, Discover Applied Sciences, PLOS NTD, and Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine . 2024
3 O15580Invited as Life Science Expert at Expert Visitor's Programme (Stockholm) by Swedish Institute, Govt. of Sweden. 2019
4 O15581A. Krishnamurthy Award from SBC(I), IISc. Bengaluru 2017
5 O15582SERB-ITS Grant 2017
6 O15583ICMR Award for Biomedical Research from ICMR, Govt. of India. 2015
7 O15584INSA-CSIR-DAE/BRNS-CICS Travel Fellowship. 2014
8 O15585Best Poster Presentation Award (Medical Sciences) in 2nd ISC, India. 2012

Academic/Administrative Services to the University

S.No. Details
1 O11407Paper setter for B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Tech. and M.Tech. exams at GBPIET, Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University, Galgotias University, Maa Shakumbhari University.
2 O11408Head, Department of Biochemistry at HNB Garhwal University (2019-21, 2024).
3 O11409Chairperson, Board of Studies (Biochemistry) at HNB Garhwal University.
4 O11410Member (Ex-officio), Academic Council at HNB Garhwal University.
5 O11411Member (Ex-officio), School Board at HNB Garhwal University.
6 O11412National Service Scheme (NSS): Programme Officer (2018-21).
7 O11413Member, IQAC Task Group (HNBGU)
8 O11414Director, Journal Club, Department of Biochemistry (HNBGU).
9 O11415CPIO, Department of Biochemistry (HNBGU).
10 O11416Member, Student Grievance Cell (HNBGU).
11 O11417Convener and Member, Post-Graduate (M.Sc. Biochemistry) Admission Committee & Member, Graduate (B.Sc.) Admission Committee (HNBGU).
12 O11418Member of the Inspecting Team visiting different colleges in connection with the extension of their affiliations (HNBGU).
13 O11419Chairperson & Member, Departmental Academic Integrity Panel (DAIP), Department of Biochemistry (HNBGU)
14 O11420External Expert of Ph.D. Program at Department of Bioscience & Biotechnology, Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan.
15 O11421Chairperson, Departmental Purchase Committee (Biochemistry, HNBGU).

Teaching Areas / Specialization

S.No. Details
1 O11422Drug Design (PG)
2 O11423Metabolism (PG)
3 O11424Immunology (UG & PG)
4 O11425Current Concepts in Immunology (Pre-Ph.D Coursework)
5 O11426Tools and Techniques in Biochemistry (Pre-Ph.D Coursework)
6 O11427Clinical Pharmacology & Research (PG)
7 O11428Methods in Molecular Biology (PG)

Research Areas & Interests

S.No. Details
1 O11429Immunology and infectious disease with a focus on parasite immunology, Biogeochemistry, Medicinal Chemistry.

Consulting Areas

S.No. Consulting Areas
1 O11430Drug development.