Research Interests

• Reproductive endocrinology with special reference to patho-physiological conditions; includes development of suitable animal models, elucidation of basic regulatory mechanisms and molecular basis pertaining to pathogenesis of different reproductive disorders.
• Nutritional biochemistry & biotechnology that involves development of functional food.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Undergraduate course in Zoology as per University of Calcutta Syllabus (CBCS and NEP)
• Postgraduate course in Zoology as per University of Calcutta Syllabus (CBCS)
• Supervision of PG dissertation.

Publications

Research Papers & Reviews

1. Madhushrita Das, AnkhiHalder, Roshni Chatterjee, Aditi Gangopadhyay, Tanmoy K. Dey, Souvik Roy, Pubali Dhar, Jana Chakrabarti. In vitro Structure-Activity Relationship Study of a Novel Octapeptide Angiotensin-I Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor from the Freshwater Mussel Lamellidensmarginalis. International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics; 2023, Vol. 29(18); 1-10.
2. Haldar Ankhi, Das Madhushrita, Dey Tanmoy K, Dhar Pubali, Chakrabarti Jana. Isolation of an Antihypertensive Bioactive Peptide from the Freshwater Mussel Lamellidensmarginalis. International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences; 2022; Vol. 11(1); 1-8.
3. Sarkar D and Chakrabarti J. Bioactive potential of the spice blend 'Bengali Garam Masala': an overview. International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences (IJBPAS); 2020; Vol. 9 (9); 2315-2336.
4. Jana Chakrabarti. Serum leptin levels in menopause and impact of hormone replacement therapy. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR); 2019; Vol.6 (2); 361-365.
5. Jana Chakrabarti. Serum pattern of circulating leptin during menstrual cycle: relationship to estradiol and progesterone. Journal of Biological and Chemical Research (JBCR); 2019; Vol. 36(1), Part C; 48-55.
6. Ankhi Haldar, Madhushrita Das, Roshni Chatterjee, Tanmoy Kumar Dey, Pubali Dhar & Jana Chakrabarti. Functional properties of protein hydrolysates from freshwater mussel Lamellidensmarginalis(Lam.). Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IJBB); 2018; Vol.55 (2); 105-113.
7. Shaoni Bhattacharjee & Jana Chakrabarti. Assisted reproductive technology (ART) and imprinting disorders: Epimutation in gametes as a functional cause. ISSRF Newsletter (A publication of the Indian Society for the Study of Reproduction and fertility); September 2014; Issue: 15; 19-22.
8. Ankhi Haldar, Tanmoy Kumar Dey, Pubali Dhar & Jana Chakrabarti. Exploring the Nutritive Values of the Freshwater Mussel Lamellidensmarginalisas Potential Functional Food. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT); 2014; Vol. 8(8); 1-7.
9. Shaoni Bhattacharjee & Jana Chakrabarti. Understanding of 'Addiction' at Cellular Level in Relation to Behavioural Epigenetics. The Beats of Natural Sciences; 2014; Vol.1 (1); 1-7.
10. Jana Chakrabarti. Serum leptin level in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: correlation with adiposity, hyperinsulinemia and circulating testosterone. Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research; 2013; Vol.3 (2); 191-196.
11. Jana Chakrabarti, Ratna Chatterjee, Sourendrakanta Goswami, Baidyanath Chakravarty and Syed Nazrul Kabir. Overt leptin response to controlled ovarian hyperstimulation negatively correlates with pregnancy outcome in in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer cycle. Journal of Human Reproductive Science; 2012; Vol. 5(2), 194-199.
12. Jana Chakrabarti, Ratna Chatterjee, Sourendrakanta Goswami, Baidyanath Chakravarty and Syed Nazrul Kabir. Dynamic secretory profile of leptin and its impact during controlled ovarian hyperstimulation; Asian J. Exp.Biol.Sci; 2012; Vol 3(3); 629-636.
13. Jana Chakrabarti. Probiotics for Sustainable Aquaculture: An Overview; Academic Spectrum, 2011; Vol 2, No. 2; 101-115.
14. Bandopadhyay S, Chakrabarti J, Banerjee S, Goswami SK, Chakravarty BN, Kabir SN. Galactose Toxicity in the Rat as a Model for Premature Ovarian failure: An Experimental Approach Re- Addressed. Journal of Human Reproduction; 2003; Vol.18 (10); 2031-2038.
15. Bandopadhyay S, Chakrabarti J, Banerjee S, Pal AK, Goswami SK, Chakravarty BN, Kabir SN. Prenatal Exposure to High Galactose Adversely Affects Initial Gonadal Pool of Germ Cells In Rats. Journal of Human Reproduction; 2003; Vol.18 (2); 276-282.

Book Chapters

1. Jana Chakrabarti and Madhushrita Das. 'RNA Interference (RNAi): An approach to Plant Protection and Crop Improvement: A Review' (chapter 16) on the book Biotechnology in Plant Protection and Crop Improvement, 2020; 271-292; publisher: Discovery Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi; edited by: Dr. M.M. Abid Ali Khan et.al. (ISBN: 978-93-88854-23-8).
2. Subir Ch. Dasgupta, Jana Chakrabarti and Suman Das. Study Material for Postgraduate Zoology (Paper: PGZO-6; Group: A(II); Biotechnology; Author of the Chapter: 1;(Principles of Assay of DNA, RNA, Western, Southern, Northern Blotting; 1-16 ), Chapter: 6 (Elementary idea of Cryopreservation; 77-92), Chapter:7(Molecular Separation Techniques; 93-131) & Chapter: 8(Immunological Techniques; 132-151) for NetajiSubhas Open University, West Bengal, India;2009; edited by: Prof. S.K. Dey
3. Pubali Dhar and Jana Chakrabarti. 'Biotechnology: A dream or a nightmare' on the book Combating Disaster: Perspectives in the New Millennium, 2006; 49-53; publisher: acb publications and krishnagar Government College, Nadia, West Bengal, India; edited by: A. Banerjee, B. Mallick, D. Sarkar, et.al. (ISBN: 81-87500-29-8).
4. Co-editor of the book 'Combating Disaster: Perspectives in the New Millennium; published jointly by acb publications and krishnagar Government College, 2006.

Conference Proceedings

1. M. U. Rahman, J. Chakrabarti, D. Sarkar. Gender Budgeting and Entrepreneurship: A Policy Mix for Women Empowerment in India in the Tenth Biennial Conference on Entrepreneurship, February 20-22, 2013, organized by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Vol. II; 843-862; Publisher: EDI &Bookwell, Delhi; ISSN: 978-93-80574-47-9.
2. M. U. Rahman, D. Sarkar, A. Sarkar, S Paul, J. Chakrabarti and B. Singh. Indian jute Industry: Its crises-need for Entrepreneurial Interventions; in the Ninth Biennial Conference on Entrepreneurship, February 16-18, 2011, organized by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Amhedabad, Gujarat, sponsored by Centre for Research in Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CREED).

Conference / Seminar Paper Presentation Details

1. Madhushrita Das, AnkhiHalder, Roshni Chatterjee, AditiGangopadhyay, Tanmoy K. Dey, Souvik Roy, PubaliDhar, Jana Chakrabarti. In Vitro study of correlation between the structure and activity of a novel antihypertensive octapeptide isolated from the freshwater mussel Lamellidensmarginalisin the one day International Seminar: Green MEET-2024, February 20, 2024; organised by the University of Kalyani.
2. Jana Chakrabarti. Heavy Metals as Endocrine Disrupters: Impacts on Human Health in the International Conference (Virtual) on Biotechnology & Biological Sciences (Biospectrum 2022), November 5-7, 2022; organized by the Department of Biotechnology, University of Engineering &Management, Kolkata in association with International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCNCEM) & Smart Society, USA.
3. Jana Chakrabarti. Impact of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals on Female Reproductive Health in the International Conference (Virtual) on Biotechnology & Biological Sciences (Biospectrum 2021), November 18 - 20, 2021; organized by the Department of Biotechnology, University of Engineering &Management, Kolkata in association with the Indian Ecological Society, Microbiologists Society &Smart Society, USA.
4. Jana Chakrabarti. Role of Natural Polyphenols in Neuroprotection: an Overview in the International Conference (Virtual) on Biotechnology & Biological Sciences (Biospectrum2020), November 19-21, 2020; organized by the Department of Biotechnology, University of Engineering &Management, Kolkata in association with the Indian Ecological Society, Microbiologists Society & Smart Society, USA.
5. Jana Chakrabarti. Elevated Serum Leptin in Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation Adversely Affects Pregnancy Outcome during in vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer in the World Congress on Reproductive Health with Emphasis on Reproductive Cancers, Infertility and Assisted Reproduction &30th Annual General Meeting of the Indian Society for the Study of Reproduction and Fertility (ISSRF), February 14-16, 2020; organized by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Jammu, India.
6. Jana Chakrabarti, AnkhiHaldar, Madhushrita Das. Functionality Analyses of Protein Hydrolysate from the Freshwater Edible Mussel Lamellidensmarginalis as a Potent Source of Functional Food in the International Conference on Biotechnology & Biological Sciences:(Biospectrum 2019), August 8-10, 2019; organized by The Department of Biotechnology, University of Engineering & Management, Kolkatain association with the Institution of Engineers, India.
7. Jana Chakrabarti, Madhushrita Das, AnkhiHaldar, Tanmoy Kumar Dey, Roshni Bhattacharya, PubaliDhar. In Vitro Studies on the Bioactive Potential of Lamellidens Protein Hydrolysate as Nutraceuticalin the International Conference celebrating 100 Years of Zoology (INTZOOCON 2018), February 1-3, 2018; organized by The Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta in collaboration with The Zoological Society, Kolkata.
8. Madhushrita Das, Ankhi Haldar, Tanmoy Kumar Dey, Roshni Bhattacharya, Pubali Dhar and Jana Chakrabarti. In vitro Study of Antioxidant and Anti-hypertensive Activities of Bioactive Peptides from the Freshwater Mussel Lamellidensmarginalis in the 1st International Conference on Biotechnology and Biological Sciences (Biospectrum 2017), August 25-26, 2017; organized by The University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata in association with West Bengal Biodiversity Board and Department of Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal.
9. Madhushrita Das and Jana Chakrabarti. Potential of Fish Protein Hydrolysate as Nutraceuticals: an Overview in the International Conference on Aquatic Resources & Sustainable Management, February 17-19, 2016; organized by Central Calcutta Science and Culture Organization for Youth in association with Ministry of Agriculture, Earth Sciences, Government of India & Department of Fisheries, Science and Technology, Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal.
10. Jana Chakrabarti. Exploring the Secretory Profile of Leptin in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in the International Seminar on Exploring the Modern Approach in Biological Science: From Genome to Organism, November 25-27, 2015; organized by the Department of Zoology, Sidho- Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia, West Bengal in association with SEBA, Kolkata.
11. Jana Chakrabarti, Madhushrita Das, AnkhiHaldar, Roshni Chatterjee, Tanmoy Dey, Pubali Dhar. Evaluation of Functional Properties of Protein Hydrolysate from the Fresh Water Mussel Lamellidensmarginalis for Nutraceutical Therapy in the XIII International Conference on Probiotics and Functional Foods (ICPFF 2015), March 9-10, 2015 organized by The World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET) in Miami, Florida, USA.
12. Ankhi Haldar, Madhushrita Das, Jana Chakrabarti. Potential of Bioactive Peptides as Nutraceuticals: An Overview in the 4th International Conference on Updating Food Technology: AChallenge Towards Public Health Nutrition (ICUFT-2014), May 7-8, 2014, organized by the International Institute of Food and Nutritional Sciences (IIFANS), New Delhi, sponsored by The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India & Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Govt. of India.
13. Exploring the Nutritive Values of Lamellidensmarginalis as a Potent Source of Functional Food in the XXXIV International Conference on Food Science and Nutrition, July 8-9, 2013, organized by the World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET) in London, UK.
14. Jana Chakrabarti, B. N. Chakravarty and S. N. Kabir. Insulin resistance differentially modulates leptin response to estrogens in women with polycystic ovary syndrome in the International Conference on Reproductive Health with Emphasis on Strategies for Family Planning & 22nd Annual Meeting of ISSRF, February 19-21, 2012, organized by the division of Reproductive Health & Nutrition, IndianCouncil of Medical Research in association with the Indian Society for the Study of Reproduction and Fertility.
15. Jana Chakrabarti, R. Chatterjee, S. K. Goswami, B. N. Chakravarty and S. N. Kabir. Dynamic Secretary Profile of Leptin and Its Impact on Pregnancy Outcome in Women Undergoing Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation in the 4th World Congress on Mild Approaches in Assisted Reproduction, January 14-16, 2011 organized by the International Society for Mild Approaches in Assisted Reproduction, GD Institute for Fertility Research in association with IIT, Kharagpur.
16. Jana Chakrabarti, R. Chatterjee, S. K. Goswami, B. N. Chakravarty and S. N. Kabir. Serum Leptin Levels and Polycystic Ovarian Disease: An Overview; at the 16th State Science and Technology Congress, February 28-March 1, 2009, organized by The Department of Science and Technology, West Bengal and Burdwan University in association with West Bengal Bignyan Mancha.
17. Jana Chakrabarti, Sourendra Kanta Goswami, Baidyanath Chakravarty and Syed N. Kabir. PCO women with and without insulin resistance show differential leptin response to ovarian suppression and stimulation during controlled ovarian hyperstimulationin the Conference on Recent Advances and Challenges in Reproductive Health Research and 17th Annual General Meeting of ISSRF, February 19-21, 2007 organized by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi in association with the Indian Society for Study in Reproduction & Fertility.
18. Jana Chakrabarti, R. Chatterjee, S.K. Goswami, B.N.Chakravarty and Syed N. Kabir. Interactive relationship between leptin, body mass index and follicular response to gonadotropins in women with polycystic ovarian disease in National Symposium on Cross-talk between Zoology and Technology, November 16 & 17, 2006, organized by the Department of Zoology, University of North Bengal, Siliguri, West Bengal.
19. Jana Chakrabarti and Pubali Dhar. Potential Environmental Hazards Evoked by the Release of Transgenic animals in Nature: an Ecological Risk Assessment in National Seminar on Disaster Management, Perspective and Future Approaches, held atKrishnagar Government College, Krishnagar, Nadia, April 16 -17, 2004.
20. Jana Chakrabarti, Soma Bandyopadhyay, Alok K Pal, Sourendrakanta Goswami and Syed N. Kabir. Prenatal Exposure to High Galactose in Rat Develops Ovarian Resistance to Gonadotropins Possibly due to Production of Some Anti- gonadotropins in the 34th Annual General Meeting of theSociety for the Study of Reproduction held at Ottawa, Ontario, Canada from July 28- August 01, 2001.
21. J. Chakrabarti, S. Bandyopadhyay, S. Biswas, S.K. Goswami, B.N. Chakravarty, S. N. Kabir. Granulosa Cell Potential to Produce Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) Correlates with Oocyte Maturity in Stimulated Cycles in the International Symposium on Molecular & Clinical Aspects of the Regulation of Ovarian Function: Impact on the Reproductive Health of Women, organized by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. October 6 - 8, 1999.
     

Course /Workshop/ Summer training programme:

• Completed Graduate level 'Radiation Biology' Course (PMO-582) organized by the Department of Preventive Medicine & Biometrics (PMB), Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS), Bethesda, Maryland, USA. (February - May, 2015).
• Conducted and participated in the workshop on "Techniques in Modern Biology" (Under DBT STAR College Programme) in the Department of Biotechnology, Erstwhile Presidency College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. (June 25-28, 2010).
• Completed summer training programme in the Reproductive Biology Lab, Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), Jadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. (June - July, 1997)
   

Research Projects Carried out

Major Research Project:'

Molecular Characterization and Evaluation of Bioactive Peptides from Lamellidensmarginalis for Application against Hypertension and Oxidative Stress'; F. 42-214/2013(SR);sponsored by University Grants Commission (UGC); 2013 -2015

Minor Research Project:

Evaluation of the Precise Regulatory Role of Leptin in the Maintenance of Ovarian Function; F. PSW- 028/03-04(ERO); sponsored by University Grants Commission (UGC); 2004 - 2006
 

Ph.D. Guidance: 

• One (1) candidate awarded PhD degree under my supervision in 2019 from the University of Calcutta, Department ofHome Science (Food &Nutrition Division), Viharilal College Campus, Alipore, Kolkata.

Professional Affiliations

• Life Member of Indian Science Congress Association
• Life Member of Zoological Society, Kolkata
• Life Member of the Indian Society for the Study of Reproduction and Fertility 

Administrative / Additional Responsibilities

• Member of the Postgraduate Board of Studies of the Department of Biotechnology, Presidency University, (Erstwhile Presidency College), Kolkata, (2009-2014)
• Member of the Postgraduate Board of Studies of Zoology Department of Maulana Azad College, Kolkata, (2007-2009)
• Member of the Faculty Council for Postgraduate Studies (Science) of Kalyani University, (2006)