Dr. Parakh Basist

Assistant Professor

Interest Area(s)

PharmacologyEthnopharmacologyKidney DisorderMetabolic SyndromeToxicology

Ms. Parakh Basist obtained her B.Pharm and M.Pharm with specialization in Pharmacology in the year 2016 and 2018 from School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard. She did her PhD with fellowship from UGC-NF in Bioactive Natural Product Laboratory under the supervision of Dr. Sayeed Ahmad, Professor, School of Pharmaceutical Research and Education, Jamia Hamdard. She has qualified GPAT in 2016. She has attended and presented posters in various National and International conferences.

She has knowledge about animal handling including dosing, surgical procedures and histopathological analysis. Further, gained experience in extraction, isolation of secondary metabolites and specific targeted metabolites from herbal plants and investigating its potential in different animal models and identifying the mechanism of action for the treatment of diseases. She has also learned substancial research approaches like western blotting, RT-PCR, flow cytometry HPTLC, HPLC, LC-MC and GC-MS. She is very handy to extract data from several search engines like PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, TOXNET, Lactnet, etc.

PhD (Pharmacology) 2023 Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062, India.
M. Pharma (Pharmacology) 2018 Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062, India 82.25.
B. Pharm 2016 Faculty of Pharmacy Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062, India 73.25.

Worked as Lecturer at B. S. Anangpuria Educational Institutes, Alampur, Ballabgarh-Sohna Major District Road, Faridabad-121004, Haryana, India from July, 2018-January,2019.
Worked as Senior Research Fellow at Bioactive Natural Product Laboratory, Department of Pharmacognosy, SPER, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062, India,

Nephroprotective potential of Boerhaavia diffusa and Tinospora cordifolia herbal combination against diclofenac induced nephrotoxicity, Co-author, South African Journal of Botany (3.111) – 2022.
Nephroprotective potential of sharbat-e-bazoori motadil (Sugar free) in HEK-293 cells and Wistar rats against cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity, Co-author, Journal of King Saud University-Science (3.829) – 2022.
Metabolomic Profiling and Identification of Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Compounds from Leaves of Different Varieties of Morus alba Linn Grown in Kashmir, Co-author, ACS Omega (4.132) – 2022.
GC–MS Metabolomics and Network Pharmacology-Based Investigation of Molecular Mechanism of Identified Metabolites from Tinospora Cordifolia (Willd.) Miers for the Treatment of Kidney Diseases, Co-author, Pharmacognosy Magazine (0.948) – 2022.
Metabolite Profiling and Nephroprotective Potential of Zea mays L. silk against Diclofenac-induced Nephrotoxicity in Wistar rats, First author, ACS Omega, (4.132) – 2022.
Metabolite profiling and nephroprotective potential of Glycyrrhiza glabra L. roots against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in vitro and in vivo, First Author, Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences (2.532) – 2022.
Multi-mechanistic and therapeutic exploration of Nephroprotective effect of Traditional Ayurvedic polyherbal formulation using in silico, in vitro and in vivo approaches, Co-author, Biomedicines (MDPI) (4.75) – 2023.

Qualified GPAT in 2016 with score 133 and All India Rank-931 – 2016.
Awarded with national fellowship from University Grants Commission for PhD in 2019.
Best poster award in International IASTAM conclave 2022 “Metabolomic Profiling and Nephroprotective potential of Asl-us-soos (Glycyrrhiza glabra) root in cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity” – 2022.

CONFRENCES ATTENDED AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Participated in seminar by Indian Pharmaceutical Association on Career Avenues New Career Options in Pharmacy on 5th April, 2014 at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India.
Participated in the workshop on Good Manufacturing Practices on 5th-7th September, 2016 at ITM University, Gwalior, India.
Worked as Coordinator for Health Camp and Rx reloaded fest, 2017 at Jamia Hamdard.
Worked as Chief co-ordinator for Health Camp, 2018 at Jamia Hamdard.
Participated in 3rd one day National Seminar on Current Regulations on Herbal Drugs and Food Supplements on 16th May, 2017 at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India.
Participated in National Seminar on Contemporary Issues in Analytical and Bioanalytical Research on 16th.
September, 2017 at I.T.S College of Pharmacy, U.P, India.
Participated in International Conference on Challenges for Global Competitiveness of AYUSH and Natural Products and IASTAM Oration on 2-4th feb,2018 at DIPSAR, New Delhi, India.
Attended AICTE sponsored one day conference on ‘Pharmaceutical regulatory landscape’ on 13th February, 2018, New Delhi, India.
Participated in National Symposium on Research Methodology on 7th March, 2018 by Department of Pharmacology SPER, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India.
Participated in Indian Pharmaceutical Congress in December, 2018 at Amity University, Noida, India.
Participated in UDMA (Unani Drug Manufacturing Association), National conference in October, 2019 in October, 2019 at Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi, India.
Worked as Volunteer and also participated in 7th International Congress of Society for Ethnopharmacology at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India.
Worked as Volunteer and also participated in 9th International Conference on Food Processing, Nutrition and Fortification with Emphasis on Vitamin D on March, 2020 at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India.

POSTER PRESENTED AND ORAL PRESENTATION

Presented poster in IPC, International Conference, 2018 titled “Marine Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Suppresses the Lipopolysaccharide and High Fat Diet induce Inflammation and Atherosclerosis in C57BL/6 mice” at Amity University, Noida, U.P, India.
Gave oral presentation in UDMA, National conference in October, 2019 at Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi, India titled Marine Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids suppresses the Lipopolysaccharide and High Fat Diet induce Inflammation and Atherosclerosis in C57BL/6 mice
Presented poster at SFEC 2020, International conference, in February, 2020 titled “Antioxidant and Nephroprotective Potential of Aqueous Root Extract of Boerhaavia diffusa” at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India.
Presented poster at SFEC 2020, International conference, in February, 2020 titled “Potential Herbs for the Management of Serum Creatinine and Uric acid in Renal Disorder” at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India.
Presented poster at 9th International Conference on Food Processing, Nutrition and Fortification with Emphasis on Vitamin D, titled “Fish Oil Ameliorates Inflammation and Atherosclerosis in C57BL/6 Mice Induce by Lipopolysaccharide and High Fat Diet” at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India” in March, 2020.
Presented an online oral presentation on Metabolomic profiling and anti-oxidant activities of Zea mays international congress of society for ethnopharmacology India, SFEC 2021 held at Poona College of Pharmacy and all colleges of pharmacy.
Presented an oral presentation on the topic Phytochemical and Pharmacological screening of methanolic silk extract of Resha-e-Makka in vitro and in vivo in International IASTAM conclave 2022.
Presented poster on the topic on Metabolomic Profiling and Nephroprotective potential of Asl-us-soos (Glycyrrhiza glabra) root in cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in International IASTAM conclave 2022 and received best poster award.
ONLINE CONFERENCES, COURSES AND WEBINAR
Participated in the IPGA conclave 2020 on the topic “Digitalization, Future Jobs, Regulatory Mechanisms and Research Directions” organized on 10th May, 2020 by Amity University, Noida, U.P, India.
Attended International Webinar on “Role of Host Immune System in Development of COVID-19″ on 11th May, 2020 conducted by Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, India.
Participated live course titled “Residency and Fellowship Training During Covid-19″ on 14th May, 2020 by Harvard Medical School.
Participated live course titled “Medical Education in the Post-COVID-19 Era: Preparing Faculty and Enhancing Learning” on 13th May, 2020 by Harvard Medical School.
Participated in the webinar on “Understanding Drug Development Process: Application to Drug Discovery of COVID-19 Therapeutics organized by Indian Academy Degree College-Autonomous, Bangalore with ELSEVIER on 15th May, 2020.
Participated in webinar on “COVID-19 and Ayurveda: Principle, Practice and Policy,” and inauguration of Amity Ayurveda Research center in Newyork, USA organized by Amity University, Noida, U.P, India on 21st May, 2020.
Participated live course titled “Mental Health Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic” on 21st May, 2020 by Harvard Medical School.
Attended webinar titled “Mental Health Issues in COVID-19 Pandemic” on 20th May, 2020 by Jamia Hamdard.
Participated live course titled “Frequently Asked Questions During the COVID-19 Era” on 27th May, 2020 by Harvard Medical School.
Participated in webinar organized on 28th May, 2020 on “Socio-psychological Impact of COVID-19 in Academics and its Management” by Integral University, India.
Attended international online conference on “Adding Value in Academic Book Publishing: Role of Learned Societies and International Publishers” organized by Society Pharmaceutical Education and Research and SPRINGER NATURE on 1st August, 2020.
Attended and contributed to scientific program of AICTE sponsored E-conference Phytopharmaceuticals held on 6th August, 2020 organized by Jamia Hamdard.
Attended International Webinar on “Global Transformation of Health” organized by Pharma tutor Edu Labs and International Pharmaceutical Forum on 25th September, 2020.

Review

Ashwagandha in brain disorders: A review of recent developments, First author Journal of Ethnopharmacology (5.195) – 2020.
Potential nephroprotective phytochemicals: Mechanism and future prospects, First author Journal of Ethnopharmacology (5.195) – 2021.
Indian medicinal plants and formulations and their potential against COVID-19–preclinical and clinical research, Co- author Frontiers in pharmacology (5.988) – 2021.

Research

Thin layer chromatography-mass spectrometry bioautographic identification of free radical scavenging compounds and metabolomic profile of Carica papaya linn. fruit and seeds using high-performance thin-layer chromatography, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and ultra-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, Co author, Pharmacognosy Magazine, (0.948) – 2021.
Separation and Identification of Antioxidant and Antihyperglycemic Constituents from Morus alba Infusion by TLC-MS-Bioautography and UPLC-MS , Co-author, Journal of Food and Nutrition Research- 2021.
Nephroprotective potential of Boerhaavia diffusa and Tinospora cordifolia herbal combination against diclofenac induced nephrotoxicity, Co-author, South African Journal of Botany (3.111) – 2022.
Nephroprotective potential of sharbat-e-bazoori motadil (Sugar free) in HEK-293 cells and Wistar rats against cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity, Co-author, Journal of King Saud University-Science (3.829) – 2022
Metabolomic Profiling and Identification of Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Compounds from Leaves of Different Varieties of Morus alba Linn Grown in Kashmir, Co-author, ACS Omega (4.132) – 2022.
GC–MS Metabolomics and Network Pharmacology-Based Investigation of Molecular Mechanism of Identified Metabolites from Tinospora Cordifolia (Willd.) Miers for the Treatment of Kidney Diseases, Co-author, Pharmacognosy Magazine (0.948) – 2022.
Metabolite Profiling and Nephroprotective Potential of Zea mays L. silk against Diclofenac-induced Nephrotoxicity in Wistar rats, First author, ACS Omega, (4.132) – 2022.
Metabolite profiling and nephroprotective potential of Glycyrrhiza glabra L. roots against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in vitro and in vivo, First Author, Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences (2.532) – 2022.
Multi-mechanistic and therapeutic exploration of Nephroprotective effect of Traditional Ayurvedic polyherbal formulation using in silico, in vitro and in vivo approaches, Co-author, Biomedicines (MDPI) (4.75) – 2023.

Book Chapters

Herbal medicines for the treatment of metabolic syndrome, Herbal Medicine – 2022.
Stability studies of Araqiyat using GC-MS analysis, Advanced Analytical methods for quality control of Unani drugs – Distillates – 2022.

Patent

Herbal Synergistic composition for management of cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity – 2023.