Dr. Pandareesh M.D
July 8, 2024 2025-11-28 5:56Dr. Pandareesh M.D
M.Sc: Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry, Kuvempu University, Davangere, India.
Ph.D: Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry, University of Mysore, Mysore, India.
Post-Doctoral Fellow: Neurotoxicology Laboratory, Department of Neurochemistry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, INDIA.
Post-Doctoral Fellow: Developmental Neuroscience Laboratory, Department of Neurochemistry, New York State Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities (IBR), Staten Island, New York, USA.
Degree | Institution | Year | Field |
Ph.D. in Biochemistry | Department of Biochemistry, University of Mysore, Mysore, India | 2010–2014 | Biochemistry |
Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics | Department of Food Science, Karnataka State Open University, Mysore, India | 2010 | Nutrition & Dietetics |
M.Sc. in Biochemistry | Department of Biochemistry, Kuvempu University, Davangere, India | 2007–2009 | Biochemistry |
B.Sc. in Biochemistry, Botany, Microbiology | University of Mysore, Mysore, India | 2004–2007 | Life Sciences |
Sl. No | Name of PI & Co-PI | Order No | Title of Project | Funding Agency | Role | Amount (lakhs) |
Extramural Research Projects | ||||||
1. | Pandareesh MD | 2021PC43/2022-2023/PR005 | Ag-ZnO Nano Gel: A Novel Promising Approach for Photocatalytic Antimicrobial Therapy | DST-NIDHI-PRAYAS, Govt. of India | PI | 9.50 |
2. | Pandareesh MD and Narasaraju T | CSB-31/2(MYS-NP)/2020-21/RCS | Immunomodulatory and Adjuvant effects of Chitosan Nanoparticles Extracted from Bombyx mori | Central Silk Board (CSB), Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India | PI | 29.50 |
Intramural Research Projects | ||||||
3. | Pandareesh MD and Vivek HK. | ACU/R&D/IMRG-10/207/ 2020-21 | Isobavachin for Prostate Cancer Therapy: Molecular Aspects and Gene Expression Profiling of Androgen Receptor Signaling Targets | Adichunchanagiri University | PI | 1.50 |
4. | Vivek HK, Dinesha R, Pandareesh MD and Girish YR | ACU/R&D /IMRG16/213/2020-21 | Nanoencapsulation of Turmerin from Curcuma longa L: Preparation, Characterization and its implication for Cancer Therapy | Adichunchanagiri University | Co-PI | 4.00 |
Consultancy Research Project | ||||||
5. | Pandareesh MD and Dinesha R | ASNS/DRDC/ ANTACID/01/25-26 | Preclinical Study for Evaluation of Antacid Efficacy | Dabur India Limited | PI | 3.894 |
6. | Pandareesh MD and Dinesha R | ASNS/DRDC/01/25-26 | Preclinical Study for Evaluation of Efficacy of Polyherbal Formulation against IBS | Dabur India Limited | PI | 3.94 |
7. | Pandareesh MD and Dinesha R | ASNS/DRDC/02/25-26 | Preclinical Study for Evaluation of Antacid Efficacy for Six Formulations from Dabur India Limited | Dabur India Limited | PI | 3.894 |
Sl. No. | Name of PI & Co- PI | Order No | Date | Title of Project | Funding Agency | Amount (lakhs) |
Intramural Research Grants | ||||||
| 1. | Pandareesh MD and Vivek HK. | ACU/R&D/IMRG-10/207/ 2020-21 | 03rd July 2020 | Isobavachin for Prostate Cancer Therapy: Molecular Aspects and Gene Expression Profiling of Androgen Receptor Signaling Targets | Adichunchanagiri University | 1.5 |
| 2. | Vivek HK, Dinesha R, Pandareesh MD and Girish YR | ACU/R&D /IMRG16/213/2020-21 | 03rd July 2020 | Nanoencapsulation of Turmein from Curcuma longa L: Preparation, Characterization and its implication for Cancer Therapy | Adichunchanagiri University | 4.0 |
Extramural Research Grants | ||||||
| 3. | Byrappa K, Pandareesh MD and Narasaraju T | CSB-31/2(MYS-NP)/2020-21/RCS | 20th May 2022 | Immunomodulatory and Adjuvant effects of Chitosan Nanoparticles Extracted from Bombyx mori | Central Silk Board (CSB), Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India | 29.50 |
- Namratha K, Nayan MB, Pandareesh MD, Basavarajappa HT, Byrappa K. 2022. Hydrothermal from – Geology to Nanotechnology and Nanogeoscience (Part – II). Journal of the Geological Society of India. 98(12), 1708-1720.
- Pandareesh MD, Kameshwar VH, Byrappa K. 2021. Prostate Carcinogenesis: Insights in Relation to Epigenetics and Inflammation. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets. 21(2), 253-267.
- Manu TM, Anand T, Pandareesh MD, Kumar PB, Khanum F. 2019. Terminalia arjuna extract and arjunic acid mitigate cobalt chloride-induced hypoxia stress-mediated apoptosis in H9c2 cells. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 392(9), 1107-1119.
- Navya L, Praveen TK, Pandareesh MD, Bruce DH, Sung HH. 2019. Soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibitor, APAU, protects dopaminergic neurons against rotenone induced neurotoxicity: Implications for Parkinson’s disease. Neurotoxicology. 70, 135-145.
- Pandareesh MD, Ved Chauhan, Abha Chauhan. 2018. Walnut supplementation in the diet reduces oxidative damage and improves antioxidant status in transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. J Alzheimers Dis. 64 (4), 1295-1305.
- Pandareesh MD, Kandikattu HK, Razack S, Narayanappa A, Choudhari R, Vikram A, Doddapattar P. 2018. Nutrition and nutraceuticals in neuroinflammatory and brain metabolic stress: Implications for neurodegenerative disorders. CNS Neurol Disord Drug Targets. 17 (9), 680-688.
- Mythri RB, Raghunath NR, Narwade SC, Pandareesh MD, Sabitha KR, Aiyaz M, Chand B, Sule M, Ghosh K, Kumar S, Shankarappa B. 2017. Manganese and 1‐methyl‐4‐phenyl pyridinium‐ induced neurotoxicity display differences in morphological, electrophysiological and genome‐wide alterations: implications for idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. J of Neurochem. 143 (3), 334- 358.
- Chauhan V, Srikumar S, Aamer S, Pandareesh MD, Chauhan, A. 2017. Methylmercury exposure induces sexual dysfunction in male and female Drosophila melanogaster. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 14(10), 1108.
- Anand T, Pandareesh MD, Manu TM, Khanum F, Roopa N, Madhukar N, Nagaraju N. 2017. Brahmi herbal drink mitigates aluminium chloride induced cognitive impairments. Defence Life Science, 2 (2) 152-162.
- Pandareesh MD, Shrivash MK, Naveen Kumar HN, Misra K, Bharath MMS. 2016. Curcumin monoglucoside shows improved bioavailability and mitigates rotenone induced neurotoxicity in cell and Drosophila models of Parkinson’s disease. Neurochem Res. 41 (11), 3113-3128.
- Pandareesh MD, Anand T, Farhath Khanum. 2016. Cognition-enhancing and neuromodulatory propensity of Bacopa monniera extract against scopolamine-induced cognitive impairments in rat hippocampus. Neurochem Res. 41 (5), 985-999.
- Pandareesh MD, Anand T, Pratiksha V Bhat. 2016. Cytoprotective propensity of Bacopa monniera against hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative damage in neuronal and lung epithelial cells. Cytotechnology. 68 (1), 157-172.
- Bhat PV, Pandareesh MD, Farhath Khanum, Anand T. 2016. Cytotoxic effects of ochratoxin A in Neuro-2a cells: Role of oxidative stress evidenced by N-acetylcysteine. Front. Microbiol. 7.
- Pandareesh MD, Mythri RB, Srinivas Bharath MM. 2015. Bioavailability of dietary polyphenols: Factors contributing to their clinical application in CNS diseases. Neurochemistry International. 89, 198-208.
- Pandareesh MD, Anand T. 2014. Attenuation of smoke-induced neuronal and physiological changes by bacoside rich extract in Wistar rats via. down-regulation of HO-1 and iNOS. Neurotoxicology. 40, 33-42.
- Pandareesh MD, Anand T. 2014. Neuroprotective propensity of Bacopa monniera extract against sodium nitroprusside-induced activation of iNOS, heat shock proteins and apoptotic markers in PC12 cells. Neurochem Res. 39 (5), 800-814.
- Anand T, Pandareesh MD, Pratiksha V Bhat, Venkataramana M. 2014. Anti-apoptotic mechanism of bacoside rich extract against reactive nitrogen species-induced activation of iNOS/Bax/ caspase 3 mediated apoptosis in L132 cell line. Cytotechnology. 66 (5), 823-838.
- Anand T, Bhanu Prakash K, Pandareesh MD, Farhath Khanum. 2014. Development of bacoside enriched date syrup juice and its evaluation for physical endurance. J Food Sci Technol. 51 (12), 4026-4032.
- Pandareesh MD, Anand T. 2013. Neuromodulatory propensity of Bacopa monniera against scopolamine-induced cytotoxicity in PC12 cells via. down-regulation of AChE and upregulation of BDNF and muscarinic 1 receptor expression. Cell Mol Neurobiol. 33 (7), 875-884.
- Pandareesh MD, Anand T. 2013. Ergogenic effect of dietary L-carnitine and fat supplementation against exercise-induced physical fatigue in Wistar rats. J Physiol Biochem. 69 (4), 799-809.
- Anand T, Phani Kumar G, Pandareesh MD, Swamy MSL, Farhath Khanum, Bawa AS. 2012. Effect of bacoside extract from Bacopa monniera on physical fatigue-induced by forced swimming. Phytother Res. 26 (4), 587-593.
Pandareesh MD, Bhumika HS, Dinesha R, Gnanesh B, Shyam Sundar S, and Abha Chauhan. 2025. Ochratoxin A: Occurrence, Health Implications, and Management Strategies in Food and Feed Products. – Accepted
Bhumika HS, Pandareesh MD. 2025. Neuromodulatory efficacy of Bacopa monniera extract against streptozotocin-induced neuronal dysfunction in SH-SY5Y cells: Implications for diabetic neuropathy. Toxicology in Vitro, 106166.
Teluguakula N, Chow VTK., Pandareesh MD, Dasegowda V, Kurrapotula V, Gopegowda S. M, Radic M. 2024. SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza Co-Infection: Fair Competition or Sinister Combination. Viruses, 16(5), 793. doi:10.3390/v16050793.
Kumar Shetty S, Sundar Santhanakrishnan S, Padurao S, Pandareesh MD. 2024. Prioritizing Biomaterial Driven Clinical Bioactivity Over Designing Intricacy during Bioprinting of Trabecular Microarchitecture: A Clinician’s Perspective. ACS Omega. 2024;9(11):12426-12435. doi:10.1021/acsomega.3c08112
Alkanad M, Hani U, V AH, Ghazwani M, Haider N, Osmani RA, Pandareesh MD, Hamsalakshmi, Bhat R. Bitter yet beneficial: The dual role of dietary alkaloids in managing diabetes and enhancing cognitive function. BioFactors. 2024 Jan 2.
Dinesha R, Shwetha HN, Pandareesh MD, Sonu M, Viritha S, Sujan Surya D, Joshi V. Effect of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) Proteins Against Russel Viper Phospholipase A2. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. Volume 13, Issue 24, 1001-1008.
Devamani M, Beevi D, GS KG, Naveen YP, Pandareesh MD, Veeresh MY, Vishnu KT, Helen M. Transforming micronutrients into Nano-pesticides efficacy of Copper oxide nanoparticles as innovative pesticides against Diaphania pulverulentalis. Journal of Biopesticides. 2024 Jan 1;17(1).
Pandareesh MD, Mythri RB, Vijayalakshmi K, David JT. 2023. Oxidative Stress and Neuroinflammatory Responses Associated with Metal Toxicity in Brain Disorders. Front. Neurol. Volume 14, doi: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1283653.
Teluguakula Narasaraju, Pandareesh MD, Shivaramu MG. 2023. Prolonged oseltamivir treatment for severe influenza pneumonia: Requirement of combination therapies. DOI: 10.22541/au.169449844.40185746/v1
Namratha K, Nayan MB, Pandareesh MD, Basavarajappa HT, Byrappa K. 2022. Hydrothermal from – Geology to Nanotechnology and Nanogeoscience (Part – II). Journal of the Geological Society of India. 98(12), 1708-1720.
Pandareesh MD, Kameshwar VH, Byrappa K. 2021. Prostate Carcinogenesis: Insights in Relation to Epigenetics and Inflammation. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets. 21(2), 253-267.
Manu TM, Anand T, Pandareesh MD, Kumar PB, Khanum F. 2019. Terminalia arjuna extract and arjunic acid mitigate cobalt chloride-induced hypoxia stress-mediated apoptosis in H9c2 cells. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 392(9), 1107-1119.
Navya L, Praveen TK, Pandareesh MD, Bruce DH, Sung HH. 2019. Soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibitor, APAU, protects dopaminergic neurons against rotenone induced neurotoxicity: Implications for Parkinson’s disease. Neurotoxicology. 70, 135-145.
Pandareesh MD, Ved Chauhan, Abha Chauhan. 2018. Walnut supplementation reduces oxidative damage and improves antioxidant status in transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. J Alzheimers Dis. 64(4), 1295-1305.
Pandareesh MD, Kandikattu HK, Razack S, Narayanappa A, Choudhari R, Vikram A, Doddapattar P. 2018. Nutrition and nutraceuticals in neuroinflammatory and brain metabolic stress. CNS Neurol Disord Drug Targets. 17(9), 680-688.
Mythri RB, Raghunath NR, Narwade SC, Pandareesh MD, Sabitha KR, Aiyaz M, Chand B, Sule M, Ghosh K, Kumar S, Shankarappa B. 2017. Manganese and MPP⁺ induced neurotoxicity differences: Implications for Parkinson’s disease. J Neurochem. 143(3), 334-358.
Chauhan V, Srikumar S, Aamer S, Pandareesh MD, Chauhan A. 2017. Methylmercury exposure induces sexual dysfunction in Drosophila melanogaster. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health. 14(10), 1108.
Anand T, Pandareesh MD, Manu TM, Khanum F, Roopa N, Madhukar N, Nagaraju N. 2017. Brahmi herbal drink mitigates aluminium chloride–induced cognitive impairments. Defence Life Science. 2(2), 152-162.
Pandareesh MD, Shrivash MK, Naveen Kumar HN, Misra K, Bharath MMS. 2016. Curcumin monoglucoside improves bioavailability and mitigates rotenone-induced neurotoxicity in cell and Drosophila models. Neurochem Res. 41(11), 3113-3128.
Pandareesh MD, Anand T, Farhath Khanum. 2016. Cognition-enhancing and neuromodulatory effects of Bacopa monniera extract in scopolamine-induced cognitive impairments. Neurochem Res. 41(5), 985-999.
Pandareesh MD, Anand T, Pratiksha V Bhat. 2016. Cytoprotective propensity of Bacopa monniera against hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative damage. Cytotechnology. 68(1), 157-172.
Bhat PV, Pandareesh MD, Farhath Khanum, Anand T. 2016. Cytotoxic effects of ochratoxin A in Neuro-2a cells: Role of oxidative stress. Front. Microbiol. 7.
Pandareesh MD, Mythri RB, Srinivas Bharath MM. 2015. Bioavailability of dietary polyphenols: Clinical implications in CNS diseases. Neurochem Int. 89, 198-208.
Pandareesh MD, Anand T. 2014. Smoke-induced neuronal and physiological changes attenuated by bacoside-rich extract. Neurotoxicology. 40, 33-42.
Pandareesh MD, Anand T. 2014. Neuroprotective effect of Bacopa monniera extract against sodium nitroprusside-induced apoptosis. Neurochem Res. 39(5), 800-814.
Anand T, Pandareesh MD, Pratiksha V Bhat, Venkataramana M. 2014. Anti-apoptotic mechanism of bacoside extract in RNS-induced activation of iNOS/Bax/caspase 3. Cytotechnology. 66(5), 823-838.
Anand T, Bhanu Prakash K, Pandareesh MD, Farhath Khanum. 2014. Bacoside-enriched date syrup juice and its physical endurance evaluation. J Food Sci Technol. 51(12), 4026-4032.
Pandareesh MD, Anand T. 2013. Neuromodulatory effect of Bacopa monniera on scopolamine-induced cytotoxicity in PC12 cells. Cell Mol Neurobiol. 33(7), 875-884.
Pandareesh MD, Anand T. 2013. Ergogenic effect of dietary L-carnitine and fat supplementation against exercise-induced fatigue in Wistar rats. J Physiol Biochem. 69(4), 799-809.
Anand T, Phani Kumar G, Pandareesh MD, Swamy MSL, Farhath Khanum, Bawa AS. 2012. Effect of Bacopa monniera extract on physical fatigue induced by forced swimming. Phytother Res. 26(4), 587-593.
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Other Inventors
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A biocompatible nanogel formulation of Ag-ZnO nanoparticles synthesized using Punica granatum for visible light-activated antimicrobial therapy
Dr. Pandareesh M D
Shubha Padu Rao
Shyam Sundar Santhana Krishnan
Veena Haranahalli Raghavan
202541080476
25th Aug 2025
Published
Sl | Guide Name | Name of Research Scholar | Title of Thesis | Department | Year of Registration | Funding agency | Status |
1 | Dr. Pandareesh M D | Ms. Disha | Mitochondrial Biogenesis in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Therapeutic Implications for Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease | Biochemistry | 2021-22 | ACU | Ongoing |
2 | Dr. Pandareesh M D | Mr. Manjunath S | Neuropharmaceutical Potential of Bioactive molecule(s)-Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles: Therapeutic Implications for Neurodegenerative Diseases | Biotechnology | 2022-23 | ACU | Ongoing |
3 | Dr. Pandareesh M D | Ms. Bhumika H S | Therapeutic Implications for Neurodegenerative Diseases | Biochemistry | 2023-24 | ACU | Ongoing |
4 | Dr. Pandareesh M D | Mr. Kumar Singh | Prevalence and Genomic Analysis of Circulating Dengue Virus Serotypes in Karnataka, India. | Biotechnology | 2023-24 | ACU | Ongoing |
5 | Dr. Pandareesh M D | Mrs. Padmashree B S | Neuroprotective potential of selected plant species for targeting diabetic neuropathy | Biochemistry | 2024-25 | ACU | Ongoing |
- Nominated as Guest Editor of “Frontiers in Neurology”, Journal from Frontiers, Switzerland. Bringing a special edition on Topic entitled “Oxidative Stress and Neuroinflammatory Responses Associated with Metal Toxicity in Brain Disorders”.
- Nominated as Executive Guest Editor of “Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders – Drug Targets”. Journal from Bentham Science, UAE.
Manuscript Reviewer in
- Journal of Functional Foods, Elsevier
- Frontiers in Pharmacology, Frontiers, Switzerland
- Scientific Reports, Nature Portfolio
- Tissue and Cell, Elsevier
Awards:
- Best oral presentation award for an oral presentation on “Walnuts and Alzheimer’s Disease Progression: An Emerging Therapeutic Interventions”. International Conference on Innovation and Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences – Current Scenario and Future Perspectives ” Organized by Association of Pharmaceutical Association (APR) jointly with Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, during February 10th and 11th, 2023 in Karnataka, India.
- Best poster award for poster presentation on “Walnut supplementation in the diet modulates double whammy role of brain enzymes in transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease”. International Symposium on Recent Trends in Research Across the World. Organized by Adichunchanagiri Institute for Molecular Medicine (AIMM), Adichunchanagiri University, B.G Nagara. December 6th 2019.
- Best poster award for poster presentation on “Cognitive-enhancing and Neuromodulatory properties of Bacoside rich extract from Bacopa monniera against scopolamine-induced neuronal impairments – An in vitro and in vivo study”. National Seminar on Emerging Health Issues Across The Life Stages. Organized by Human Development and Department of Studies in Food Science and Nutrition, Manasagangothri, University of Mysore, Mysore. March 6th and 7th, 2014.
- Best poster award for poster presentation on “Efficacy of Bacopa monniera extract administration on physical endurance and oxidative stress in rats”. National Conference on Emerging trends in Ayurveda and Herbal Drug Technology (ETAHDT-2012). Organized by Teresian College in association with Government Ayurveda Medical College, Mysore and Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. November 22nd and 23rd, 2012.
- Best oral presentation award for an oral presentation on “Anti-fatigue property of Bacopa monniera” for the year 2011-2012. Organized by Association of Microbiologist of India, Mysore Chapter, CFTRI campus, Mysore.
- Best research paper award for research article on “Effect of bacoside extract from Bacopa monniera on physical fatigue-induced by forced swimming”. Defence Food Research Laboratory, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India. 28th December 2013.
Travel Award:
Awarded with a travel grant to present research work in a 25th Biennial meeting of the ISN jointly with the 13th meeting of the APSN in conjugation with the 35th meeting of the ASN that has been held between August 23rd-27th, 2015 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
- Ranked as a top researcher from AIMS as per the survey conducted by AD Scientific Index for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
- Best oral presentation award for an oral presentation on “Walnuts and Alzheimer’s Disease Progression: An Emerging Therapeutic Interventions”. International Conference on Innovation and Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences – Current Scenario and Future Perspectives ” Organized by Association of Pharmaceutical Association (APR) jointly with Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, during February 10th and 11th, 2023 in Karnataka, India.
- Best poster award for poster presentation on “Walnut supplementation in the diet modulates double whammy role of brain enzymes in transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease”. International Symposium on Recent Trends in Research Across the World. Organized by Adichunchanagiri Institute for Molecular Medicine (AIMM), Adichunchanagiri University, B.G Nagara. December 6th 2019.
- Best poster award for poster presentation on “Cognitive-enhancing and Neuromodulatory properties of Bacoside rich extract from Bacopa monniera against scopolamine-induced neuronal impairments – An in vitro and in vivo study”. National Seminar on Emerging Health Issues Across The Life Stages. Organized by Human Development and Department of Studies in Food Science and Nutrition, Manasagangothri, University of Mysore, Mysore. March 6th and 7th, 2014.
- Best poster award for poster presentation on “Efficacy of Bacopa monniera extract administration on physical endurance and oxidative stress in rats”. National Conference on Emerging trends in Ayurveda and Herbal Drug Technology (ETAHDT-2012). Organized by Teresian College in association with Government Ayurveda Medical College, Mysore and Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. November 22nd and 23rd, 2012.
- Best oral presentation award for an oral presentation on “Anti-fatigue property of Bacopa monniera” for the year 2011-2012. Organized by Association of Microbiologist of India, Mysore Chapter, CFTRI campus, Mysore.
- Best research paper award for research article on “Effect of bacoside extract from Bacopa monniera on physical fatigue-induced by forced swimming”. Defence Food Research Laboratory, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India. 28th December 2013.
Travel Award
Awarded with a travel grant to present research work in a 25th Biennial meeting of the ISN jointly with the 13th meeting of the APSN in conjugation with the 35th meeting of the ASN that has been held between August 23rd-27th, 2015 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
