RESEARCH PROJECTS
Research Discovery Scholars researching questions that matter.
An examination of the current diagnostic procedure of autoimmune encephalitis associated with tumor development
Neurobiology & Immunology
Trisha K Harithsa* | Class of 2021
Research Mentor, Dr. Jyothsna A Rao
*Senior, Indus International School Bangalore
October 2, 2020
Multiple sclerosis: Immunomodulatory mechanism and the role of stem cells as an effective long-term therapeutic strategy
Immunology & Cell biology
Siddarth Kumar* | Class of 2021
Research Mentor, Dr. Jyothsna A Rao
*Senior, Greenwood High School, Bangalore
October 5, 2020
Stem cell therapy: A treatment strategy for traumatic brain injury
Neurobiology & Cell biology
Shiv M Sreekanth* | Class of 2021
Research Mentor, Dr. Gururaj A Rao
*Senior, Greenwood High School, Bangalore
November 5, 2020
Clinical applications of mesenchymal stem cell derived exosomes for cardiac regeneration
Tissue engineering & Cell biology
Amritaa Basu* | Class of 2021
Research Mentor, Dr. Jyothsna A Rao
*Senior, Indus International School Bangalore
November 30, 2020
Efficacy of stem cell therapy in second and third-degree burn wound healing: A review
Immunology & Cell Biology
Vedika Mehta* | Class of 2022
Research Mentor, Dr. Jyothsna A Rao & Neha Kumar
*Junior, SVKM JV Parekh International School, Mumbai
iCREST ACADEMY RESEARCH PROJECTS
Pluripotency markers in BM MSC: Effect of cord serum on pluripotency markers in BM MSC
Arjun Narsipur* | Class of 2022
Research Mentor, Dr. Jyothsna A Rao
*Junior, PSBB Learning Leadership Academy, Bangalore
In progress
Evaluation of pro-apoptotic and anti-apoptotic genes expression using a polyherbal formulation
Shiv M. Sreekanth* | Class of 2021
Research Mentor, Dr. Jyothsna A Rao
*Senior, Greenwood High School, Bangalore
Modulation of VEGF and TGF Beta levels in 5-FU induced inflammation in MCF7 cell line using herbal formulation: An in vitro study
Maanasi Vinay Nair* | Class of 2021
Research Mentor, Dr. Jyothsna A Rao
*Senior, The International School Bangalore
An in vitro study to determine the anti-cancer and pro-apoptotic properties of Amaranthus spinosus Linn
Ishir Sharma (1), Pooja Kasture (2), Ankita Umrao (2), Gururaj A Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)
(1) The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bangalore, India, (2) International Stemcell Services Limited, Bangalore, India
November 24, 2020 | Read full article
Combating drug resistance in cancer cells: Cooperative effect of green tea and turmeric with chemotherapeutic drug
Maanasi Vinay Nair (1), Ankita Umrao (2), Gururaj A Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)
(1) The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bangalore, India, (2) International Stemcell Services Limited, Bangalore, India
Jul 27, 2020 | Read full article
Conversion of mesenchymal stem cells to cancer-associated fibroblasts in a tumor microenvironment: An in vitro study
Reshma Ramesh (1), Ankita Umrao (2), Jyothsna A Rao (1), and Gururaj A Rao (1)
(1) Greenwood High School, Bangalore, India (2) iCREST-International Stem Cell Services Limited, Bangalore, India
Feb 18, 2020 | Read full article
Phytochemical analysis of Amaranthus spinosus Linn.: An in vitro analysis
Ishir Sharma (1), Pooja Kasture (2), Ankita Umrao (2), Gururaj Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)*
(1) The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bangalore, India, (2) International Stemcell Services Limited, Bangalore, India
JEI. Under publication: November 2020
Phytochemical analyses for dry and wet leaves’ extract of Annona reticulatato formulate novel RL20 and in vitro study on its anti-proliferative effects
Rishi Tadiparti (1), Pooja Kasture (2), Ankita Umrao (2), Gururaj A Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)*
(1) The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bangalore, India, (2) International Stemcell Services Limited, Bangalore, India
JEI. Under publication: November 2020
Evaluation of PRP versus PL: VEGF and PDGF concentration, stability and shelf life
Shambhavi Prasad (1), Teena Mary Thomas (2), Gururaj A Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)*
(1) The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bangalore, India, (2) International Stemcell Services Limited, Bangalore, India
JEI. Under revision: November 2020
Phytochemical analysis of Graviola fruits (Annona muricata.L)
Jayshree Ganesan (1), Pooja Kasture (2), Ankita Umrao (2), Gururaj A Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)*
(1) The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bangalore, India, (2) International Stemcell Services Limited, Bangalore, India
JEI. Under revision: 2020
Wound healing properties of mesenchymal condition medium: Analysis of PDGF, VEGF, and IL-8 concentrations
Shambhavi Prasad (1), Tena Mary Thomas (2), Ankita Umrao (2), Gururaj A Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)*
(1) The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bangalore, India, (2) International Stemcell Services Limited, Bangalore, India
JEI. Decision pending: 2020
Reducing COX-2 expression using green tea and turmeric in breast cancer cells to suppress aggressive inflammation
Maanasi Vinay Nair (1), Ankita Umrao (2), Gururaj A Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)*
(1) The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bangalore, India, (2) International Stemcell Services Limited, Bangalore, India
JEI. Under revision: 2020
Modulation of cytokines during the formation of cancer-associated fibroblasts by altering the tumor microenvironment
Aeka Lakshmi Guru (1), Ankita Umrao (2), Gururaj A Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)*
(1) Greenwood High School, Bangalore, India (2) iCREST-International Stem Cell Services Limited, Bangalore, India
JEI. Under revision: 2020
Toxicity of 5-Fluorouracil HeLa cells vs resistant 5-Fluorouracil HeLa cells
Raunak Prasad, Home school
Research Mentor, Dr. Jyothsna A Rao
Investigating the paracrine effect of resistant cancer cells in the tumor microenvironment with reference to Cancer Associated Fibroblasts
Aarthi Rajan, Greenwood High School, Bangalore, India
Research Mentor, Dr. Jyothsna A Rao
Estimation of cytokines in PHA activated peripheral and cord blood mononuclear cells
Preethi Subbiah, The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bangalore, India
Research Mentor, Dr. Jyothsna A Rao
Effect of the herbal formulation HF1 on the expression of PD-L1 in PC3 cells
Sanah Imani (1), Ankita Umrao (2), Jyothsna A Rao (2), and Gururaj A Rao (2)
(1) The International School of Bangalore NAFL Valley, Bangalore, India (2) iCREST-International Stem Cell Services Limited, Bangalore, India
Nov 15, 2019 | Read full article
Cytokine levels in plasma and PHA activated T Cells in head and neck cancer patients
Nikhit Kambdur (1), Ankita Umrao (2), Gururaj A Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)*
(1) The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bengaluru, India (2) International Stemcell Services Limited, Bengaluru, India
September 30, 2019 | Read full article
Cytokine profile of mesenchymal stem cells for their wound healing properties
Sanjana Rao (1), Ankita Umrao (2), Purushothama H (2), Gururaj A Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)*
(1) The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bengaluru, India (2) International Stemcell Services Limited, Bengaluru, India
December 24, 2018 | Read full article
Transforming Growth Factor (TGF-β) levels in tumour microenvironment: An in vitro study
Ashrita Nagpal (1), Ankita Umrao (2), Purushothama H (2), Gururaj A Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)*
(1) The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bengaluru, India (2) International Stemcell Services Limited, Bengaluru, India
October 24, 2018 | Read full article
Cytokine levels in plasma and PHA stimulated T Cells in healthy Indian subjects
Aakash Manapat (1), Ankita Umrao (2), Purushothama H (2) , Gururaj A Rao (2), and Jyothsna A Rao (2)*
(1) The International School Bangalore (TISB), Bengaluru, India (2) International Stemcell Services Limited, Bengaluru, India
September 26, 2018 | Read full article
* Corresponding Author: Jyothsna A Rao, Research director, International Stemcell Services Limited, iCREST, Bangalore, India