Dr. Anju Sharma

Designation: 
Senior Assistant Professor
Address: 
Department of Zoology IIS University Jaipur
Email: 
anju.sharma@iisuniv.ac.in
Educational Qualifications: 

Post Doctoral Fellowship (Neuroscience) 2011-2014

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune.

 

Ph.D (Environmental Toxicology) 2004-2008

 

Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.

 

 

 

M.Sc. (Zoology) 2000-2002 

 

 

International college for girls, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.

 

 

B.Sc. (Biology) 1997-2000

 

 

Govt. Girls college, Gurgaon. 

 

Career Profile: 

Designation

Duration

organization

Assistant Professor

2018-present

The IIS Deemed to be University,Jaipur

Assistant Professor

2017- 2018

Modern College of Science,Commerce and Arts,Ganeshkhind,Pune University,

Pune.

Research Associate (Postdoctoral fellow)

2011-2014

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune.

Lecturer

2008-2010

St.Wilfred's PG College,Jaipur

Areas of Interest / Specialization: 
  • Environmental toxicology

  • Neurobiology, Neuropeptides,neuronal circuits and behaviour

Subjects Taught: 

Postgraduate (PG)

  • Environmental Science and wildlife management

  • Cell and Molecular biology

  • Environmental toxicology

  • Tools and Techniques

  • General physiology

  • Ecology and Ethology

  • Invertebrate and Vertebrate Animals

  • Biotechnology and Tools & Techniques

Undergraduate (UG)

  • Cell biology and molecular biology

  • General Physiology

  • Genetics & Evolution

  • Ecology and Ethology

  • Invertebrate and Vertebrate Animals

Publications Profile: 

PUBLICATIONS (RECENT LIST OF PAPERS PUBLISHED IN SCI JOURNALS)

  • Manjyot Kaur, Anju Sharma, Kirti Sharma, Placheril John, Pradeep Bhatnagar (2025) Teratological, neurochemical and histomorphic changes in the limbic areas of F1 mice progeny due to co-parental polystyrene nanoplastic exposure Toxicology January 2025 Volume 511, 154043 (Impact factor 4.8 Scopus Elsevier)
  • Manjyot Kaur, Anju Sharma, Placheril John, Pradeep Bhatnagar(2024)  Manifestation of polystyrene microplastic accumulation in brain with emphasis on morphometric and histopathological changes in limbic areas of Swiss albino mice NeuroToxicology Volume 105, 231- 246 (Impact factor 4.3 Scopus Elsevier)
  • Manjyot Kaur, Anju Sharma and Pradeep Bhatnagar (2024) Vertebrate Response to Microplastics, Nanoplastics and Co-exposed Contaminants: Assessing Accumulation, Toxicity, Behaviour, Physiology, and Molecular Changes. Toxicology Letters Volume 396, 15 May 2024, Pages 48-69 (Impact factor 3.5 Scopus Elsevier)
  • Kirti Sharma, Anju Sharma and Pradeep Bhatnagar (2024) Combined effect of polystyrene nanoplastic and di-n-butyl phthalate on testicular health of male Swiss albino mice: analysis of sperm-related parameters and potential toxic effects. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 31:23680-23696 (Impact factor 5.8 Scopus\ Springer)
  • Manjyot Kaur, Anju Sharma, Placheril John, Pradeep Bhatnagar (2024) Stress (cortisol) and hepatotoxic effects of polystyrene micro and nanoplastics in Swiss albino mice: A comparative study. The Green Revolution: Building Sustainable Solutions (TGRBSS 2024) Springer nature.
  • Deepshikha Shekhawat and Anju Sharma (2024) Comprehensive Assessment of Microplastic Toxicity in a Diabetic Model with Emphasis on Neurological Consequences. The Green Revolution: Building Sustainable Solutions (TGRBSS 2024) Springer nature.
  • Anju Sharma, Manjyot Kaur, Kirti Sharma, Suresh Kumar Bunkar, Placheril John, Pradeep Bhatnagar (2023) Nano polystyrene induced changes in anxiety and learning behaviour are mediated through oxidative stress and gene disturbance in mouse brain regions. Neurotoxicology 99:139–151. 151. (Impact factor 4.3 Scopus\Elsevier Journal)
  • Anju Sharma, Shibani Gupta and Manjyot Kaur (2023) Postnatal Exposure to A Low Dose of Imidacloprid: Oxidative Stress in Brain Without Affecting Learning and Behavior in Swiss Albino Mice. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology 22(3):1591-1598 (Impact factor 0.9  Scopus)
  • Kirti Sharma, Anju Sharma and Pradeep Bhatnagar (2023) Comparative reproductive toxicity of phthalate on male and female reproductive potential of rodent when exposure occurs during developmental period. Materials Today Proceedings 69 (4):22-29 ISSN 2214-7853
  • Anju Sharma, P. J. John, Pradeep Bhatnagar (2021): Fluoride and endosulfan together potentiate cytogenetic effects in Swiss albino mice bone marrow cells. Toxicology and Industrial Health. 37(2) 68-76 (IF:2.27 Scopus).
  • Manjyot Kaur and Anju Sharma (2021) The potential neurobehavioral effects of an anti-asthmatic drug (Montelukast): A Review Bulletin of Pharmacology and Life Sciences Vol 10 (7) 01-10
  • Anju Sharma, P. J. John, Pradeep Bhatnagar (2019): Combination of fluoride and endosulfan induced teratogenicity and developmental toxicity in Swiss albino mice exposed during organogenesis. Toxicology and industrial health 35(9), 604-613.  (IF:2.273 Scopus).
  • Anju Sharma, Abhishek Rale, Kaweri S. Utturwar, A. Ghose, N. Subhedar (2014) Identification of the CART neuropeptide circuitry processing TMT-induced predator stress. Psychoneuroendocrinology 50 194—208 (IF:4.679 Scopus Elsevier)
  • RECENT PAPERS/ABSTRACTS PUBLISHED IN PROCEEDINGS/ PRESENTED/ INVITED TALK
  • Anju Sharma and Placheril John (2023) Modulation of Neuronal Dynamics in learning and Memory: In XIV annual meeting of ISLS & International conference on Impact of environment, food & nutrition on human health organized by Centre for Converging technologies, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur December 22-23, 2023 (Oral Presentation)
  • Anju Sharma and Pradeep Bhatnagar (2023) Neurotoxic and neurobehavioural effects of polystyrene particles in Swiss albino mice. International conference on Multidisciplinary approach towards sustainable development and climate change for a viable future (ICMSDC- 2023) Organized by Raj Rishi Govt.Autonomous College Alwar, Rajasthan, India 12-14 July 2023 (Oral Presentation)
  • Anju Sharma (2022) Anxiety and learning related implications of micro and nano-polystyrene particles in Swiss albino mice: Neurochemical and Neuro behavioural endpoints. International Conference on Impacts of Environment, Food and Nutrition on Human Health Organized by University of Rajasthan, December 21-24,2022 Jaipur, Rajasthan (Invited Talk)
  • Anju Sharma (2022) Neurological assessment of polystyrene nano and microparticles in Swiss albino mice. 2nd National Conference on Environmental Toxicology: Impact on Human Health organized by Department of life Sciences, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur 25-26 November, 2022 (Resource Person)
  • Anju Sharma, Aurnab Ghose and Nishikant Subhedar (2021). Role of CART Neuropeptide in Predator Stress.In International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches to Environmental Research for Human Health December 22-24, 2021 Jaipur, India Organized by University of Rajasthan and International Society for Life Sciences. (Oral Presentation)
  • Anju Sharma, P. J. John, Pradeep Bhatnagar (2021): Genotoxicity of Endosulfan in female Swiss albino mice. 3rd National conference on recent trends in pure and applied science, Organized by Bharti Vidyapeth Pune (Oral presentation).
  • Anju Sharma, P. J. John, Pradeep Bhatnagar (2019): Maternal and foetal toxicity induced by fluoride and endosulfan in Swiss albino mice. National Conference on Changes in Lifestyle Influencing Adolescent Health, Organized by S. S Jain Subodh P.G. College, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur (Oral presentation).
  • Anju Sharma and Nipunika Sevta  (2019): Anxiolytic effects of imidacloprid on Swiss albino Mice. National Seminar on opportunities and new Challenges in the life Science, Organized by St.Wilfred’s P.G.College, Jaipur. (Oral presentation).         
  • Anju Sharma and Sandhya Shandilya (2018) Effect of calcitriol on feeding behavior of hydra. In International Conference on Recent Trends in Life Sciences, Organized by Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Department of zoology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune (Invited Talk)
  • Anju Sharma, P. J. John, Pradeep Bhatnagar (2010): Assessment of teratogenic effects of fluoride in Swiss albino mice, UGC Sponsored National Conference on Fluoride, Fluorosis and Mitigation, Organized by University Maharani’s College, Jaipur (Oral presentation).     
  • Anju Sharma, P. J John and P.Bhatnagar (2009). Teratogenic and genotoxic effects of Endosulfan in Swiss albino mice in National conference on recent trends in Environmental Toxicology and Biotechnological approach to conserve environment organised by International College for Girls and Association of Microbiologists of India (Jaipur chapter) Jaipur, India (January 30-31, 2009).
  • Anju.Sharma, P.J John and P.Bhatnagar (2008).  Teratogenic study of Fluoride in Swiss albino mice in International conference on ''Free radicals and Natural products in health''& seventh annual meeting of the society for Free Radical Research- India organised by Center for Advanced Studies,Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India (February 14-16, 2008).
  • P.J.John, Anju Sharma and Pradeep Bhatnagar (2007) Genotoxic effects of Endosulfan in Swiss albino mice during gestation period in The 12th Biological Sciences graduate congress organised by Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Malaysia (December 17-19 2007).
Consultancy Areas: 
Basic Cell and Molecular Biological
Techniques
Basic Microbiological Techniques
Behavioural Problems and Modifications
Cell and Molecular Biology
Environmental Biology
 Heavy Metal and Environmental Toxicology