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Professor Prem raj P
പ്രൊഫസർ പ്രേം രാജ്‌ പുഷ്പാകരന്‍, എൻ.ഐ.റ്റി. കാലിക്കറ്റ് ♡ Professor P̂rém ráj P̂üshp̂ákárán, NIT Calicut 🪷🌷🪻🌼🌻🌺🌹🌸🏵️💮
 
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|name              = ഡോ. പ്രേംരാജ് പു. <br>DR. Prem raj P <br>
|honorific_prefix  = Professor
|image            = KingDrPrem.jpg
|name              = Prem raj Pushpakaran
|field            = [[Physiology|Physiology]]
|image            = Prof Prem-- 2009 nitc.jpg
|work_institution  = [[Partners HealthCare]], [[Harvard University]], [[Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology]], National Institute of Technology Calicut, [[King Saud University]]
|image_size        = 249px
|alma_mater        = [[Massachusetts General Hospital]], [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala]], [[Cochin University of Science and Technology]], [[Central Drug Research Institute]], [[Harvard Medical School]], [[Jamia Hamdard]], [[Maharaja's College, Ernakulam]], [[Sacred Heart College, Thevara]], [[Medical College of Wisconsin]], [https://www.bcw.edu/bcw/research/index.htm]
|field            = Physiology
| caption          = DR. Prem raj P                        
|work_institution  = Mass General Brigham, [[Harvard University]], Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology, National Institute of Technology Calicut, King Saud University  
| birth_date      = {{Birth date and age|1974|02|07}}
|alma_mater        = Massachusetts General Hospital, [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala]], [[Cochin University of Science and Technology]], [[Central Drug Research Institute]], Harvard Medical School, [[Jamia Hamdard]], [[Maharaja's College, Ernakulam]], [[Sacred Heart College, Thevara]], Medical College of Wisconsin
| birth_place      = [[Kochi]], [[India]][[Image:Flag of India.svg|20px]]
| caption          =                       
| residence        = [[Kozhikode]], [[India]][[Image:Flag of India.svg|20px]]
| birth_date      =  
| citizenship      = [[Indian]]
| birth_place      = [[Kochi]], [[India]]
| nationality      = [[India|Indian]], [[India]][[Image:Flag of India.svg|20px]]
| residence        = [[Kozhikode]], [[India]]
| citizenship      = [[Indian]] {{flagicon|India}}
| nationality      = [[India|Indian]], [[India]] {{flagicon|India}}
| influences      = [[Brahm Shanker Srivastava]]
| influences      = [[Brahm Shanker Srivastava]]
| thesis_title    = ''Studies on protection & immunity induced by'' Mycobacterium habana ''against'' Mycobacterium tuberculosis ''in experimental TB''
| thesis_title    =  
| thesis_url      = https://hdl.handle.net/10603/42144
| thesis_url      =  
| thesis_year      = [[2002]]
| thesis_year      =  
| doctoral_advisor = Ranjana Srivastava
| doctoral_advisor =  
| website          = [https://ideas.repec.org/e/ppu38.html][https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/43946][https://mathoverflow.net/users/58352/prof-premraj-pushpakaran][http://incredb.org/investigator.php?incredb_id=373][https://iyp2016.org/events/event/198-international-workshop-on-genetic-modification-of-pulses]
| website          =  
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| known_for        = Protein Transduction, Animal Models for Tuberculosis, RNA-based regulatory networks
| known_for        = [[Protein|Protein Transduction]]<br>[[Tuberculosis|Animal Models for Tuberculosis]]<br/>[[RNA|RNA-based regulatory networks]]
| awards           = <small>(2019)</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ondemand.marquiswhoswho.com/index.php?s_FIRST_MIDDLE=prem&s_LAST_NAME=pushpakaran|title=Prof. PremRaj Pushpakaran|work=Marquis Who's Who|access-date=Feb 10, 2019}}</ref><br><small>(2012)</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://nitc.ac.in/app/webroot/img/upload/513350130.jpg|title=Prof. PremRaj Pushpakaran received Bharat Jyoti Award|website=nitc.ac.in|access-date=Feb 10, 2012}}</ref><br><small>(2012)</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nitc.ac.in/app/webroot/img/upload/874415830.jpeg|title=Prof. PremRaj Pushpakaran received Rashtriya Gaurav Award|website=nitc.ac.in|access-date=Feb 10, 2012}}</ref>{{rs|date=June 2016}}  
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'''Dr.''' '''Prem raj P''' [<big>'''ഡോ. പ്രേംരാജ് പു.'''</big>] is an [[India]]n galahad, [[life scientist]], [[genetic engineer]], [[visionary]], [[environmentalist]], [[economist]], and presently working as a Teaching Professor of [[Biotechnology]] at National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC), Kozhikode, [[Kerala]], [[India]].<ref name=Chronology>
 
'''Professor Prem raj Pushpakaran''' (പ്രൊഫസർ പ്രേം രാജ്‌ പുഷ്പാകരന്‍) is an [[India]]n indomitable doyen, galahad, life scientist, genetic engineer, visionary, environmentalist, economist, logodaedalist, and presently working as a Teaching Professor of BioTechnology at National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC), [[Kozhikode district]], [[Kerala]], [[India]].<ref name=Chronology>
{{cite web
{{cite web
   |url=http://www.nitc.ac.in/index.php/?url=users/view/347/18/3
   |url=http://www.nitc.ac.in/index.php/?url=users/view/347/18/3
   |title=Detailed Chronology
   |title=Detailed Chronology
   |first=PremRaj|last=Pushpakaran
   |first=PremRaj|last=Pushpakaran
   |publisher=[[National Institute of Technology Calicut]]
   |publisher=National Institute of Technology Calicut
   |access-date=20 Aug 2021
   |access-date=10 Aug 2026
}}</ref> His field of expertise is Physiology.
}}</ref>
 
== Biography ==


Dr. Prem raj P received a [[Bachelor of Science|BSc]] in [[Zoology]] from [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala]] in 1995, an [[Master of Science|MSc]] in [[Biotechnology]] from [[Cochin University of Science and Technology]] in 1997,<ref>
== Personal life and education ==
Professor Prem raj Pushpakaran received a [[Bachelor of Science|BSc]] in [[Zoology]] from [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala]] in 1995, a MSc in BioTechnology from [[Cochin University of Science and Technology]] in 1997,<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
   |url=http://alumni.cusat.ac.in/alumni_list.php?page=16
   |url=https://alumni.cusat.ac.in/members/profpremrajpushpakaran/profile/
   |title=CUSAT Alumni
   |title=CUSAT Alumni
   |publisher=[[Cochin University of Science and Technology]]
   |publisher=[[Cochin University of Science and Technology]]
   |access-date=30 July 2021
   |access-date=30 July 2009
}}</ref> and a [[PhD]] in [[Biotechnology]] from [[Central Drug Research Institute]] in 2002<ref>
}}</ref> and a PhD in BioTechnology from [[Central Drug Research Institute]] in 2002<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
   |url=http://jamiahamdard.ac.in/PDF/JH_Annual_Report-02-03.PDF
   |url=http://jamiahamdard.ac.in/PDF/JH_Annual_Report-02-03.PDF
   |title=Registered Alumni
   |title=Registered Alumni
   |publisher=[[Central Drug Research Institute]]
   |publisher=[[Central Drug Research Institute]]
   |access-date=30 July 2020
   |access-date=30 July 2010
}}</ref> prior to post-doctoral studies at [[Harvard Medical School]] from 2003 to 2005.<ref name=Medvane>
}}</ref> prior to post-doctoral research at Harvard Medical School from 2003 to 2005.<ref name=Medvane>
{{cite web
{{cite web
   |url=https://academic.microsoft.com/profile/29gh3367-1978-4h48-8083-efiigi653570/profpremrajp/publication/search?q=prof%20prem%20raj%20p&qe=%2540%2540%2540USER.PUBLICATIONS%253D29cd3367-1978-4d48-8083-abeece653570&f=&orderBy=0
   |url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=premraj+pushpakaran
   |title=MGH /Harvard Alumnus
   |title=MGH /Harvard Alumnus
   |work=Academic
   |work=Academic
   |publisher=[[Microsoft]]
   |publisher=Microsoft
   |access-date=30 Aug 2021
   |access-date=20 Nov 2005
}}</ref>
}}</ref> His field of expertise is Physiology. Chulluthura Padmaja is his mother.


== Awards and Honors ==
== Awards and Honors ==
 
As a post-doctoral scientist at [[Harvard University]], Professor Prem raj Pushpakaran, co-authored thirteen papers on topics related to gene regulation, gut physiology and biophysics.<ref name=Medvane/> Following his post-doctoral work at Harvard, Prof. Prem raj P served as an assistant professor of Bio-Technology and Microbiology at King Saud University, KSA, for 3 years (2005-2008), thereafter returned to India to join as the faculty of the NITC.<ref name=Chronology/>  In addition to his work at NITC, Prof. Prem raj P is active within the academic research community, including serving as an associate editor for ''Journal of Investigative Genomics (JIG)'',<ref>
As a post-doctoral fellow at [[Harvard University]], Dr. Prem raj P co-authored thirteen papers on topics related to gene regulation, gut physiology and [[biophysics]].<ref name=Medvane/> Following his post-doctoral work at Harvard, Dr. Prem raj P served as an assistant professor of Bio-Technology and Microbiology at King Saud University, KSA, for 3 years (2005-2008), thereafter returned to India to join as the faculty of the NITC.<ref name=Chronology/>  In addition to his work at NITC, Dr. Prem raj P is active within the academic research community, including serving as an associate editor for ''Journal of Investigative Genomics (JIG)'',<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
   |url=https://medcraveonline.com/JIG/editorial-board
   |url=https://medcraveonline.com/JIG/editorial-board
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   |work=Genomics
   |work=Genomics
   |publisher=MedCrave Group (USA)
   |publisher=MedCrave Group (USA)
   |accessdate=30 Apr 2020
   |access-date=30 Apr 2020
}}</ref> and as a Faculty Advisor of the Scitable Project, an online collaborative science education project of the [[Nature Publishing Group]].<ref>
}}</ref> and as a Faculty Advisor of the Scitable Project, an online collaborative science education project of the Springer Nature Publishing Group.<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
   |url=http://www.nature.com/scitable/view-profile/dr-prem-raj-pushpakaran-8871517
   |url=http://www.nature.com/scitable/view-profile/dr-prem-raj-pushpakaran-8871517
   |title=Dr. PremRaj Pushpakaran
   |title=Prof. PremRaj Pushpakaran
   |work=Scitable
   |work=Scitable
   |access-date=30 Aug 2019
   |access-date=30 Aug 2020
}}</ref>
}}</ref>


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   |last9=Hodin|first9=RA
   |title=Improved eukaryotic promoter-detection vector carrying two luciferase reporter genes
   |title=Improved eukaryotic promoter-detection vector carrying two luciferase reporter genes
   |journal=Biotechniques
   |journal=BioTechniques
   |pmid=14682048
   |pmid=14682048
   |url=http://www.biotechniques.com/multimedia/archive/00010/03356bm05_10480a.pdf
   |url=https://www.future-science.com/doi/abs/10.2144/03356bm05?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed
   |date=December 2003
   |date=December 2003
   |volume=35|pages=1150–1154|issue=6
   |volume=35|pages=1150–1154|issue=6
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   |last6=Mozumder|first6=M
   |last6=Mozumder|first6=M
   |last7=Fleming|first7=E
   |last7=Fleming|first7=E
   |last8=Siddique|first8=RA
   |last8=Siddique|first8=A
   |title=Thyroid hormone positively regulates the enterocyte differentiation marker intestinal alkaline phosphatase gene via an atypical response element
   |title=Thyroid hormone positively regulates the enterocyte differentiation marker intestinal alkaline phosphatase gene via an atypical response element
   |url=http://mend.endojournals.org/content/18/8/1941.short
   |url=https://academic.oup.com/mend/article/18/8/1941/2747607?login=true
   |journal=Molecular Endocrinology
   |journal=Molecular Endocrinology
   |date=August 2004
   |date=August 2004
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   |pmid=16198314
   |pmid=16198314
}}
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== References ==
== References ==
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==External Links==
==External Links==
*[https://publons.com/researcher/396483/prof-prem-raj-pushpakaran Author of the article published in journal, 'Gastroenterology', "Vitamin D positively regulates intestinal alkaline phosphatase expression"]
*[https://austinpublishinggroup.com/nanomedicine-nanotechnology/editorialboard.php Editor of the journal, Austin Journal of Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology, Austin Publications LLC (USA)]
*[http://scialert.net/eboardlivedna.php?issn=1819-155x&id=91.1166 Editor of the journal, International Journal of Biological Chemistry, Science Alert Publication (USA)]
*[http://scialert.net/eboardlivedna.php?issn=1816-4935&id=91.1166 Editor of the journal, Research Journal of Microbiology, Science Alert Publication (USA)]
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Author of the article published in journal, 'Gastroenterology', "Vitamin D positively regulates intestinal alkaline phosphatase expression"
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Editor of the journal, Austin Journal of Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology, Austin Publications LLC (USA)
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Editor of the journal, International Journal of Biological Chemistry, Science Alert Publication (USA)
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Editor of the journal, Research Journal of Microbiology, Science Alert Publication (USA)
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Professor

Prem raj Pushpakaran
Born
Kochi, India
NationalityIndian, India India
CitizenshipIndian India
Alma materMassachusetts General Hospital, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Central Drug Research Institute, Harvard Medical School, Jamia Hamdard, Maharaja's College, Ernakulam, Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Medical College of Wisconsin
Known forProtein Transduction, Animal Models for Tuberculosis, RNA-based regulatory networks
Awards(2019)[1]
(2012)[2]
(2012)[3][unreliable source?]
Scientific career
FieldsPhysiology
InstitutionsMass General Brigham, Harvard University, Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology, National Institute of Technology Calicut, King Saud University
InfluencesBrahm Shanker Srivastava

Professor Prem raj Pushpakaran (പ്രൊഫസർ പ്രേം രാജ്‌ പുഷ്പാകരന്‍) is an Indian indomitable doyen, galahad, life scientist, genetic engineer, visionary, environmentalist, economist, logodaedalist, and presently working as a Teaching Professor of BioTechnology at National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC), Kozhikode district, Kerala, India.[4]

Personal life and education[edit | edit source]

Professor Prem raj Pushpakaran received a BSc in Zoology from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala in 1995, a MSc in BioTechnology from Cochin University of Science and Technology in 1997,[5] and a PhD in BioTechnology from Central Drug Research Institute in 2002[6] prior to post-doctoral research at Harvard Medical School from 2003 to 2005.[7] His field of expertise is Physiology. Chulluthura Padmaja is his mother.

Awards and Honors[edit | edit source]

As a post-doctoral scientist at Harvard University, Professor Prem raj Pushpakaran, co-authored thirteen papers on topics related to gene regulation, gut physiology and biophysics.[7] Following his post-doctoral work at Harvard, Prof. Prem raj P served as an assistant professor of Bio-Technology and Microbiology at King Saud University, KSA, for 3 years (2005-2008), thereafter returned to India to join as the faculty of the NITC.[4] In addition to his work at NITC, Prof. Prem raj P is active within the academic research community, including serving as an associate editor for Journal of Investigative Genomics (JIG),[8] and as a Faculty Advisor of the Scitable Project, an online collaborative science education project of the Springer Nature Publishing Group.[9]

Selected Bibliography[edit | edit source]

  • Pushpakaran, PremRaj; Srivastava, S; Srivastava, BS; Srivastava, R (April 2003). "Protection by live Mycobacterium habana vaccine against Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv challenge in mice". Indian Journal of Medical Research. 117: 139–145. PMID 14604301.
  • Malo, MS; Abedrapo, M; Chen, A; Mozumder, M; Pushpakaran, PremRaj; Alkhoury, F; Zhang, W; Fleming, E; Hodin, RA (December 2003). "Improved eukaryotic promoter-detection vector carrying two luciferase reporter genes". BioTechniques. 35 (6): 1150–1154. PMID 14682048.
  • Malo, MS; Zhang, W; Alkhoury, F; Pushpakaran, PremRaj; Abedrapo, M; Mozumder, M; Fleming, E; Siddique, A; Henderson, JW; Hodin, RA (August 2004). "Thyroid hormone positively regulates the enterocyte differentiation marker intestinal alkaline phosphatase gene via an atypical response element". Molecular Endocrinology. 18 (8): 1941–1962. doi:10.1210/me.2003-0351. PMID 15143152.
  • Alkhoury, F; Malo, PR; Pushpakaran, W; Zhang, E; Fleming, R; Mozumder, Moushumi; Hodin, Richard (September 2004). "Gene regulation by endogenous thyroid hormone receptors in intestinal epithelial cells". Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 199 (3): 10. doi:10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2004.05.003.
  • Madhu, S. Malo; Pushpakaran, PremRaj; Hodin, Richard A. (18 November 2005). "A 'Swinging Cradle' model to classify different types of response elements of a nuclear receptor". Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 337 (2): 490–497. doi:10.1016/j.bbrc.2005.09.080. PMID 16198314.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Prof. PremRaj Pushpakaran". Marquis Who's Who. Retrieved Feb 10, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Prof. PremRaj Pushpakaran received Bharat Jyoti Award". nitc.ac.in. Retrieved Feb 10, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Prof. PremRaj Pushpakaran received Rashtriya Gaurav Award". nitc.ac.in. Retrieved Feb 10, 2012.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Pushpakaran, PremRaj. "Detailed Chronology". National Institute of Technology Calicut. Retrieved 10 Aug 2026.
  5. ↑ "CUSAT Alumni". Cochin University of Science and Technology. Retrieved 30 July 2009.
  6. ↑ "Registered Alumni" (PDF). Central Drug Research Institute. Retrieved 30 July 2010.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "MGH /Harvard Alumnus". Academic. Microsoft. Retrieved 20 Nov 2005.
  8. ↑ "Associate Editor". Genomics. MedCrave Group (USA). Retrieved 30 Apr 2020.
  9. ↑ "Prof. PremRaj Pushpakaran". Scitable. Retrieved 30 Aug 2020.

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