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1 Curriculum Vitae Name: Dr. Kawaljit Kaur Present Designation: Associate Professor and HOD, Department of Biology Present Institute: B.D. Arya Girls College, Jalandhar Cantt., Punjab (India) Teaching Experience: Since 1989 till day Contact No: (R), Residential Address: 16, Rose Park, Gulab Devi Hospital Road, Jalandhar City. Number of Papers Published: 17 papers published Papers Presented: 12 papers presented during various National and International Conferences. Reviewer: Reviewer of many National and International Journals. 19 research papers reviewed (17 International and 2 National) Areas of Interest: 1. Human Physiology 2. Cell Biology 3. Animal Biodiversity 4. Endocrinology 5. Nutrition 6. Environment Studies 7. Human Genetics 1

2 Research Projects: 1. One UGC sponsored minor project on the topic, Obesity and Dysmenorrhea in young girls: Is there any link? with the grant of Rs. 2 lacs ( ). (Ongoing) 2. One U.G.C. sponsored minor research project on the topic, Obesity and Menopause; Related risk factors with the grant of Rs. 55,000 ( ). (Completed) M.Phil Topic: Starvation induced changes in rat brain neurotransmitters metabolism Ph.D Topic: Obesity in Pre- and Postmenopausal Women and its Association with Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes Academic Qualifications: Percentage of Name of the Year of marks Division/ Examination Board/ University Passing obtained Class Punjab School Matriculation Education Board, Mohali. Punjab School Higher Secondary Education Board, Mohali. B.Sc. Medical Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar % First % Second % Second 2

3 M.Sc. Life Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev % First specialization in University, Amritsar (4.39 out of Zoology (Campus) seven point scale) M.Phil Life Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev % First specialization in University, Amritsar (4.67 out of Zoology (Campus) seven point scale) P.G.Diploma in Bioinformatics % First Bioinformatics Institute of India Ph.D Life Sciences (Human Genetics)-Thesis submitted-dec, 2010 Degree awarded-feb, 2012 Appointments held till day: Date of Joining Grade Designation Name of Institution Joining Leaving Reason of leaving Lecturer S.R.Govt. College for Women Lecturer K.M.V. Jalandhar Part time Classes dispersed Adhoc Appointment Lecturer H.M.V.College, Up to Adhoc 3

4 Jalandhar the Appointment dispersal of the classes Joined as B.D.Arya Girls Till day Permanent Basis Lecturer, College, (AGP-9000) Presently, Jalandhar Cantt. Associate Professor Classes Taken: / Since till day 2. Degree Classes- Since ; Since 2002-till day 3. P.G Diploma Classes- Since till day Publications: Research Papers 1. Kaur G and Kaur K. Effect of acute starvation on Monoamine Oxidase and Na+, K+- ATPase activity in rat brain. Molecular and Chemical Neuropathology, 1990; 13: Kaur K and Kaur G. Acute starvation decreases acetylcholinesterase activity in different regions of rat brain. Neuroscience Letters, 1992; 145: Khokhar K, Sidhu S and Kaur G. Prevalence of Hypertension in working Pre- and Postmenopausal women of Jalandhar City (Punjab). Indian Journal of Physical Anthropology and Human Genetics, 2009; 28 (1-2):

5 4. Khokhar K, Kaur G and Sidhu S. Prevalence of Obesity in Working Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women of Jalandhar District, Punjab. Journal of Human Ecology, 2010; 29 (1); Khokhar KK, Sidhu S and Kaur G. Correlation between Leptin level and Hypertension in Normal and Obese Pre- and Postmenopausal Women. European Journal of Endocrinology, 2010; 163; Khokhar KK, Kaur G and Sidhu. Association of obesity with hypertension and type 2 diabetes and the role of the menopausal status. Human Biology Review, 2012: Khokhar KK, Kaur G and Sidhu S. Menopausal age in Working Punjabi Women of Jalandhar and trend in other Indian populations. Human Biology Review, 2012; 1(3): Singh S and Kaur K. Association of age with obesity related variables and blood pressure among women. Annals of Biology Research, 2012; 3(7): Kaur J and Kaur K. Obstetric Complications; Primiparity vs. Multiparity European Journal of Experimental Biology, 2012; 2 (5): Kaur J and Kaur K. Conditions behind fetal distress. Annals of Biological Research, 2012, 3 (10): Kaur J and Kaur K. A case report, Unsafe Abortions. International Journal of Medical Sciences and Public Health 2013, 2(1): Kaur J and Kaur K. Does an antenatal care make a difference? Human Biology Review 2013:2(2):

6 13. Kaur J, Singh S and Kaur K. Current trend of caesarean sections and vaginal births. Advances in Applied Science Research, 2013, 4(4): Khokhar KK, Sidhu S and Kaur G. Relationship between serum leptin and type 2 diabetes and their association with obesity and menopausal status in women subjects. Archieves of Applied Science Research, 2013, 5(5): Khokhar KK, Kaur G Sidhu S. Differences in Anthropometric and Physiological variables of Normotensive and Hypertensive Working Punjabi Premenopausal Women-accepted for Human Biology Review, 2013,. 2(4): Kaur J, Singh S and Kaur K. Prevalence rate of signs and symptoms in pregnancy. Human Biology Review, 2013,2(4): Kaur K, Sidhu S and Kaur G. Association between leptin and Lipid Profile among women-accepted for Annual Review and Research in Biology Abstracts Published 1. Changes in Monoamine oxidase activity in rat brain after acute starvation in Eight th Annual Conference- Indian Academy of Neurosciences and CME Programme on impact of Basic Medical Sciences on the development of Neurosciences at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh during March 24-26, Effect of starvation induced hypoglycemia on monoamine oxidase (MAO) activity in brain areas of rat during International Symposium on Genetics, Health and Disease on Feb 6-9, Effect of starvation on brain Acetycholinesterase (ACHE) activity in adult male rat during 12 th ISN meeting Algarve, Portugal. 4. Rat brain Na + -K + -ATPase activity after acute Starvation during 12 th ISN meeting Algarve, Portugal. 6

7 5. Effect of morphine on monoamine oxidase (MAO) and acetycholine esterase (ACHE) activity in the discrete regions of hypothalamus (MPOA and ME-ARC in cycling female rats. 6. A Study of Prevalence of Obesity in Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women of Jalandhar District in OMICS In the 21th Century: Fifth International Symposium on Genetics, Health and Disease on Feb th, 2008 at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. 7. A study of Leptin, Estradiol and Insulin in Hypertensive and Diabetic Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women of Jalandhar Districts published at International Symposium on Molecular Aspects of Brain aging and Neurological Disorders and Annual Meeting of Society for Neurochemistry (India) on 28 th -29 th November 2008 at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. 8. Leptin level in Pre- and Postmenopausal Punjabi Women at National symposium on Paradigms in New Anthropology on 22 nd -24 th December held by the Dept. of Anthropology, University of Delhi, Delhi. 9. Comparison of Leptin level in Working Hypertensive Pre- and Postmenopausal Women and its correlation with BMI, Fat mass and BP. Published at the International Colloquium on Biotechnology in D.A.V. College, Jalandhar on 27 th -28 th November Prevalence of pre-hypertension and hypertension among working pre- and postmenopausal women of Jalandhar. Published at 8 th National conference on Cardiology, Diabetology, Electro-cardiology, Echocardiography and Critical care during 11 th -12 th Sept at Bhopal. 7

8 11. Relationship between Estradiol and obesity and its effect on lipid profile in normal and hypertensive women. Published at National seminar on Ecology and Health: Anthropological Dimensions held on February 2-3, 2012 at PU, Chandigarh. 12. Association between serum leptin and Type 2 Diabetes in women. Published at 15 th Punjab Science Congress held from February 7-9, 2012 at GNDU, Amritsar. 13. Effect of menopausal status on the relationship between leptin and type 2 diabetes in non-obese and obese women. Published during International conference held on Genes, Genetics and Genomics: Today and Tomorrow-Human Concerns & XXXVII Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Human Genetics held from 3-5 March, 2012 at Punjab University, Chandigarh. 14. Co-relation Study of Life Style disorders in menopausal women. Published during National Conference on Contemporary Issues in Human Biology in the 21 st Century on 31 March-1 April, 2012 at Department of Human Biology, Punjabi University, Patiala. Invited Lectures and Chairmanships/ Co-chairmanship at National or International conference/seminar etc. Co-Chaired one session titled Human Population Variation and Evolution during National Seminar on Contemporary Issues in Human Biology in the 21 st Century (31 March-1 April, 2012) at Punjabi University, Patiala. Conferences/Seminars/Workshops attended other than paper presentations: 1. UGC sponsored National seminar on Know Aids For No Aids On November 6-7, 2004 at K.M.V. Jalandhar. 8

9 2. One day workshop on Anaemia A community problem on February 14 th, 2006 at B.D. Arya Girls College, Jalandhar Cantt. 3. Advocacy Workshop on ARSH on 23 rd January, 2008 at Civil Hospital, Jalandhar. 4. UGC sponsored National seminar on Genetic Panorama on 27 th September 2008 at D.A.V., College, Jalandhar..Poster /Oral Presentations during National and International Conferences: 1. Effect of starvation induced hypoglycemia on monoamine oxidase (MAO) activity in brain areas of rat during International Symposium on Genetics, Health and Disease on Feb 6-9, Study of life style disorders in working women of Jalandhar presented during National seminar on Brain Storming Session on Need of Biotechnology Education on Feb. 5-6, 2005 at Khalsa College, Jalandhar. 3. A Study of Prevalence of Obesity in Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women of Jalandhar District in OMICS In the 21th Century: Fifth International Symposium on Genetics, Health and Disease on Feb th, 2008 at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. 4. A study of Leptin, Estradiol and Insulin in Hypertensive and Diabetic Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women of Jalandhar Districts published at International Symposium on Molecular Aspects of Brain aging and Neurological Disorders and Annual Meeting of Society for Neurochemistry (India) on 28 th -29 th November 2008 at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. 9

10 5. Comparison of Leptin level in Working Hypertensive Pre- and Postmenopausal Women and its correlation with BMI, Fat mass and BP at the International Colloquium on Biotechnology on 27 th -28 th November 2009 in D.A.V.College, Jalandhar and was awarded The Best poster. 6. Relationship between estradiol and obesity and their association with lipid profile in normal and hypertensive women subjects during National Seminar on Ecology and Health; Anthropological Dimensions on Feb 2-3, 2012 at PU, Chandigarh. 7. Association between serum leptin and Type 2 Diabetes in women during 15 th Punjab Science Congress held from Feb. 7-9, 2012 at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab. 8. Effect Of Menopausal Status On The Relationship Between Leptin And Type 2 Diabetes In Non-Obese And Obese Women during Internationa Conference on Genes, Genetics and Genomics: Today and Tomorrow-Human Concerns & XXXVII Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Human Genetics form 3-5 March, 2012 at Punjabi University, Chandigarh. 9. Co-relation study of life style disorders in menopausal women during National Conference on Contemporary Issues in Human Biology in the 21 st Century from 31 March-1 April, 2012 at Punjabi University, Patiala. 10. Anaemia a silent killer among Women in India: Present Scenario presented during National conference on Anaemia-Global Problem held by Dept. of Home Science, B.D. Arys Girls College, Jalandhar Cant. in August, Anthropometric and Physiological Variables of Normotensive and Hypertensive Punjabi Premenopausal Women presented during National Conference, 3 rd Bhartiya Vigyan Sammelan and Expo 2012 held on October 11-14, 2012 at Lovely Professional University, Phagwara. 10

11 12. Leptin levels among Pre- and Postmenopausal Women during XXX Annual Conference of Indian Academy of Neurosciences held in GNDU, Amritsar on October 27-30, 2012 Reviewer of National/International Journals: 1. Reviewed international paper entitled Tracking of Overweight among Urban school children: A 4 years cohort study in Sousse Tunisia for Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences (2010). 2. Reviewed the international paper entitled The Prevalence of Osteopenia among Sedentary Young women for African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research (Feb, 2011). 3. Reviewed the international paper entitled Prevalence of resistant hypertension among Greek type 2 diabetic subjects for Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences (2011). 4. Reviewed the international paper entitled, The effect of aqueous seed extract of persea americana (avocado pear) on serum lipid and cholesterol levels in rabbits for African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research (Feb, 2011). 5. Reviewed the international paper entitled Perception and behavior on use of sanitary pads during menstruation among adolescent school girls in bayelsa state, Nigeria for Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences (2011). 6. Reviewed the international paper entitled, Observations on clinical pregnancy outcomes in obese gravida in Port harcourt, Nigeria for Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences (July 2011). 11

12 7. Reviewed the international paper entitled, The Prevalence of Vaginal Candidiasis among Female Students in Novena University, Delta State, Nigeria for Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences (Sep, 2011). 8. Reviewed the paper entitled A Study on the Causes and Rate of Adiposity in Faculty Members and the Personnel of the Universities and the Way Adiposity Should Be Controlled" for African Journal of Microbiology Research (Nov, 2011). 9. Reviewed the paper entitled The impact of Omga-3 fatty acids on depression of post menopausal women: randomized double- blind placebo-controlled clinical trial for Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences (March, 2012). 10. Reviewed the paper entitled "Can mother s education and family welfare reduce under-nutrition of pre-school in India?" for Human Biology Review (April, 2012). 11. Reviewed paper entitled, Effects of strength training on blood lipoprotein levels in postmenopausal women for International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences (July, 2012). 12. Reviewed paper entitled, Autonomy of Tribal Women in India for Human Biology Review (July, 2012). 13. Reviewed paper entitled, Tempeh Dates Biscuits Effect on the Nutritional Status of Underweight Children for International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences (August, 2012). 14. Reviewed paper entitled, Development of an HPLC-PAD Quality Control and Assurance Method for a Medicinal Plant Formula used for the Management of Menopause for International Journal of Medicinal Plant Research 12

13 (September, 2012). 15. Reviewed paper entitled, Dietary food habits and socioeconomic status and their impact on body mass index among premenopausal and postmenopausal working women in Mauritius for Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics (September, 2012). 16. Reviewed paper entitled, High prevalence of obesity among indigenous residents of a nigerian ethnic group: The kalabaris in the Niger delta region of South-south Nigeria' for Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences (December, 2012). 17. Reviewed paper entitled, Dietary food habits and socioeconomic status and their impact on body mass index among premenopausal and postmenopausal working women in Mauritius for Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics (January, 2013). 18. Reviewed paper entitled, Biochemical Effects of Menopause in Ovarectomized Rat s Femurs' for Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences (February, 2013). 19. Reviewed paper entitled, Perception of Stress and Coping Abilities of Working Women: The Influence of Gender role Perception and Self-efficacy for Universal Journal of Education and General Studies (June, 2013) = 17 International and 2 National level journals Research Guidance: Guided one research fellow for the degree of M.Phil (2007). Training Courses, Teaching-Learning-Evaluation Technology Programmes, Faculty Development Programmes attended: S.No. Programme Duration Organized by 13

14 1. Refresher Course in Bio Sciences 2. Refresher Course in Life Sciences (Biology) 3. Refresher Course in Bio Sciences (Zoology) 4. General Orientation Course to Academic Staff College in collaboration with Faculty of Life Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar to to to Academic Staff College in collaboration with Department of Biotechnology, Punjab University, Chandigarh Academic Staff College in collaboration with Department of Botany, Punjab University, Chandigarh Academic Staff College, G.N.D. University, Amritsar Co-curricular Activities: S.No. Type of Activity Duration 1. Supervised the blood checking camp held 3 and ½ hours duration during NSS camp (Dec, 2012) 2. TV Programme live talk show Aaj da 45 mins each Masla -18 th October, th November, Participated in workshop on HIV/AIDS One Day workshop 14

15 Awareness and Voluntary Blood Donation for Red Ribbon Club,(2010) organized by Pushpa Gujral Science city, Kapurthala in collaboration with Punjab State Aids Control Society. 3. Delivered a lecture and demonstrated the process of vermin-compositing to villagers during NSS camp (2008). 4 hours 4 In-charge Red Ribbon Club since 2006 till Day 5. In-charge Health Club since 2006 till Day 6. In-charge Jaycee s Junior Chamber since 1996 till Day 7. In-charge Environment Protection Club Last 2 years Other than this, perform examination duties and various college duties as and when assigned by the Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar and the college itself. Recently, my paper was accepted for participation in 1 st World Congress on Healthy Aging, an international conference held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 15

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Bharathidasan University- Trichy 79.8 % Distinction RESUME Department of Nutrition and Dietetics (SF) 1. Name: Ms. V.Kavitha 2. Date of birth: 05.01.1985 3. Address: Residence: Office: D/O S.Vadivelu Department of Nutrition and Dietetics 8A, L.S.P Colony