आई.सी.एम.आर.- राष्ट्रीय व्यावसायिक स्वास्थ्य संस्थान, ICMR- National Institute Of
Occupational Health अहमदाबाद - 380016 भारत. Ahmedabad - 380016 India.
व्यावसायिक स्वास्थ्य के लिए डब्ल्यूएचओ का सहयोग केंद्र. WHO Collaborating Center for
Occupational Health

Dr Nibedita Naha

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Dr. Nibedita Naha

Biological sciences Division
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Academic Qualification

  • PhD (Jadavpur University, India)
  • Post Doctorate (Gyeongsang National University, South Korea)
  • Diploma & Certificate course: UNIX & C, DOA, DTP (University of Calcutta & Govt. of West Bengal, India)

Research Interest

  • Mechanistic approach of carcinogenic/neurotoxic substances of occupational/environmental/public health interest
  • Studies of biomarkers of different occupational exposure with respect to public Health interest
  • Reproductive toxicology with regard to molecular signalling of occupational / environmental toxicants
  • Gene therapy for management of diseases in pre-clinical models

Membership / Affliation

  • Executive Committee Member (since 2013 re-elected), Physiological Society of India (PSI)
  • Life Member, Indian Society for the Study of Reproduction and Fertility (ISSRF)
  • Life Member, Society for Reproductive Biology & Comparative Endocrinology (SRBCE)
  • Life Member, National Environmental Science Academy (NESA)
  • Life Member, Indian Science News Association (ISNA)
  • Life Member, Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)
  • Life Member, Physiological Society of India (PSI)
  • Regular Member, Society for Neuroscience (SfN), USA
  • Regular Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), USA
  • CPCSEA Main Nominee / External Nominee of Several Research Institute / University / Pharmaceutical Co.
  • IBSC-DBT Nominee in Biotechnology research centre
  • IHEC Chairperson in Ayurvedic College
  • RDC Member & PhD Guide affiliation in Gujarat University
  • RDC Member, Gujarat Forensic Science University
  • Board of Studies Member, Gujarat Forensic Science University
  • Reviewer of International SCI-journals (USA & NZ)
  • Reviewer, CRG program (SERB)
  • Reviewer, Inspire program (DST)
  • Editorial Board Member, Annals of Cytology and Pathology (India); & Indian Journal of Diabetes and Endocrinology
  • Editorial Board Member, Indian Journal of Diabetes and Endocrinology
  • Advisory Board Member, ICMR & DST-sponsored National Conference on Climate change & human Health, 2018 (GDC, J&K)
  • Advisory Board Member, ICAR, NESA & DRDOsponsored National Conference on Food security issues & environmental challenges for Indian agriculture in the next decades, 2016 (Punjab University, Chandigarh)

Fellowship / Awards

  • Founder-Fellow Award, Physiological Society of India (PSI)
  • ICMR- NIOH Appreciation Award in recognition for scientific commitment & dedicated service
  • Cell Biologist Congress, Japan
  • Society for Neuroscience (SfN) Award, USA
  • BK 21 Post Doc Fellow, MOEST, Govt. of South Korea
  • BK 21 Project Presentation Award, MOEST, Govt. of South Korea
  • PB Sen Memorial Gold Medal, Physiological Society of India
  • Young Scientist Award, Indian Science Congress Association
  • Best Oral Presentation Award, Physiological Society of India
  • Research Fellowship, DST, Govt. of West Bengal
  • National Scholarship, DDPI, Govt. of West Bengal

Publications

  • Naha N*. Molecular network for management of neurodegenerative diseases and its translational importance using animal biotechnology as a tool in pre-clinical Studies. Chapter 14. Advances in Animal Genomics. Elsevier, USA. Pp 219-235, 2021. (ISBN: 978-0-12-820595-2; Invited book chapter; *Corresponding author)
  • Shrimali V, Naha N*, Mondal S. Climate change and livestock fertility. Chapter 12. Climate Change and Fertility Potential. IGI-Global, USA. Pp 241-262, 2021. (ISBN: 978-1-7998-4480-8; Invited book chapter; *Corresponding author)
  • Naha N*, Manickavachagam G. Textile industry and health hazards on climate change and fertility potential. Chapter 3. Climate Change and Fertility Potential. IGI-Global, USA. Pp 42- 69, 2021. (ISBN: 978-1-7998-4480-8; Invited book chapter; *Corresponding author)
  • Naha N, Jaseer MCJ, Pagdhune A, Sarkar B, Sarkar K. Club cell protein could be used as a biomarker for early detection of silicosis. Ind J Med Res, 151 (4): 319-325, 2020. (If: 1.25; doi: 10.4103/ijmr.IJMR_1799_18; PMID: 32461395)
  • Naha N*. Nicotine, tobacco smoking and alcoholism: Impact on BDNF-Trk-β and dopamine-D2 receptor activity in brain. Chapter 11. Environment and Society. Bazooka Publication, New Delhi, India. Pp 200-230, 2019. (ISBN: 978-93-86895-67- 7; Invited book chapter; *Corresponding author)
  • Naha N*, Gandhi DN, Gautam AK, Ravi Prakash J. Nicotine and cigarette smoke modulate Nrf2-BDNF-dopaminergic signal and neurobehavioral disorders in adult rat cerebral cortex. Hum Expt Toxicol, 37 (5): 540-556, 2018 (If: 1.8; doi: 10.1177/0960327117698543; PMID: 28641491; *Corresponding author)
  • Naha N*. Tobacco smoking and nicotine modulate Nrf2- BDNF-DA signaling in cerebral cortex and testis of adult rats during addiction and withdrawal. Biochem Anal Biochem, 7: 35, 2018 (If: 2.63; doi: 10.4172/2161-1009-C1-017; Invited research article; *Corresponding author)
  • Naha N*, Das M, Banerjee A. Toxic exposure and life style factors on ageing brain neurodegenerative disease, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s: role of natural antioxidants to ameliorate the condition. J Alcohol Drug Depend, 6 (2): 309- 317, 2018 (If 1.57; doi: 10.4172/2329-6488.1000309; Invited Review; *Corresponding author)
  • Naha N*, Desai R, Fernandez JRD, Banerjee A. Globalization, obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome: What we pay? Austin Endocrin Diab Case Rep, 2 (1): 1010-1018, 2017 (Peer- reviewed journal; Invited Review; *Corresponding author)
  • Naha N*, Gandhi DN, Gautam AK, Patel S. Involvement of neurotransmitter and Nrf2 in nicotine- and cigarette smoke- induced testicular toxicity in adult rat. Reprod Biol Insight, 9 (1): 5-17, 2016 (Peer reviewed journal; doi:10.4137/RBI.S40225; *Corresponding author)
  • Majumder J, Bagepally BS, Shah P, Kotadiya S, Yadav S, Naha N. Comparison of workers’ perception towards work climate and health symptoms between ceramic and iron foundry workers. Ind J Occup Environ Medicine, 20 (1): 48-53, 2016 (If 1.06; doi: 10.4103/0019-5278.183845; PMID: 27390480)
  • Naha N*. Lead and male reproduction: Impact of workplace exposure. ISSRF News Lett, 18 (1): 54-61, 2016. (ISSN: 2395- 2806; Peer reviewed journal; Invited Review; *Corresponding author)
  • Naha N, Kumar S. Impact of lifestyle factors on deterioration of reproductive health in human. ISSRF News Lett, 14 (1): 6- 11, 2014. (Peer reviewed journal; Invited Review)
  • Naha N, Li SP, Yang BC, Park TJ, Kim MO. Time-dependent exposure of nicotine and smoke modulate ultrasubcellular organelle localization of dopamine D1 and D2 receptors in the rat caudate-putamen. Synapse, 63 (10): 847-854, 2009. (If 3.22; doi: 10.1002/syn.20662)
  • Naha N, Lee HY, Hwang JS, Bahk JY, Park MS, Lee SY, Kim SH, Kim MO. Nicotine Tolerance to PC12 Cell Line: Acute and Chronic Exposure Modulate Dopamine D2 Receptor and Tyrosine Hydroxylase Expression. Neurol Res, 31 (3): 289-299, 2009. (If 1.638; doi: 10.1179/174313209X382403; PMID: 19406037)
  • Das A, Naha N, Chang KC. Targeted necrosis in P-53 mutant brain metastatic cell line: an alternative death pathway. J Neurochem, 110 (S2): 233, 2009. (If 3.842; ISN/APSN Spl. issue publication)
  • Kim MO, Naseer M, Lee HY, Naha N. Maternal and in vitro ethanol modulated GABAB1 receptor downstream and apoptosis pathway: effect of siRNA in prenatal brain. J Neurochem, 110 (S2): 172-173, 2009. (If 3.842; ISN/APSN Spl. issue publication)
  • Naha N, Lee HY, Naser MI, Park TJ, Kim SH, Kim MO. Ethanol inhibited apoptosis-related RNA binding protein, Napor-3 gene expression in the prenatal rat brain. Med Sci Monit, 15 (1): BR 6-12, 2009. (If 1.607; PMID: 19114963)
  • Naha N*, Lee HY, Jo MJ, Chung BC, Kim SH, Kim MO*. Rare sugar (D)-allose induces programmed cell death in hormone refractory prostate cancer cells. Apoptosis, 13 (9): 1121-1134, 2008. (If 4.497; doi: 10.1007/s10495-008-0232-7; PMID: 18622705; Patent: PCT/KR 2008/007320, 10-12-2008; *Corresponding authors)
  • Lee HY*, Naha N*, Li S, Jo MJ, Naseer ML, Park MS, Park TJ, Chung BC, Kim MO. In vivo and in vitro ethanol exposure in prenatal rat brain: GABAB receptor modulation on dopamine D1 receptor and protein kinase A. Synapse, 62 (7): 534-543, 2008. (*Equal contribution; If 3.22; doi: 10.1002/syn.20522)
  • Lee HY*, Naha N*, Ullah N, Jin GZ, Kong IK, Koh PO, Seong HH, Kim MO. Effect of the co-administration of vitamin C and vitamin E on tyrosine hydroxylase and Nurr1 expression in the prenatal rat ventral mesencephalon. J Vet Med Sci, 70 (8): 791- 797, 2008. (*Equal contribution; If 0.663; doi: 10.1292/jvms.70.791; PMID: 18772553)
  • Lee HY*, Naha N*, Kim JH, Jo M, Min KS, Seong HH, Shin DH, Kim MO. Age and area dependent distinct effects of ethanol on the bax and bcl-2 expression of the prenatal rat brain. J Microbiol Biotechnol, 18 (9): 1590-1598, 2008. (*Equal contribution; If 2.062; PMID: 18852517)
  • Naha N*, Manna B: Mechanism of lead induced effects on human spermatozoa after occupational exposure. Kathmandu Univ Med J, 5 (1): 85-94, 2007. (Peer reviewed journal; PMID: 18603992; *Corresponding author)
  • Naha N*, Roy Chowdhury A: Inorganic lead exposure in battery and paint factory: effect on human sperm structure and functional activity. J Univ Occup Environ Health (Japan), 28 (2): 157-171, 2006. (If 1.5; doi: 10.7888/juoeh.28.157; PMID: 16780224; *Corresponding author)
  • Naha N*, Sa GS, Ganesan V, Bhar R, Roy Chowdhury A: Is occupational lead exposure detrimental to human spermatozoa? A question of recent concern. J Coll Med Sci, 2 (1): 105-110, 2005. (Peer reviewed journal; *Corresponding author)
  • Naha N, Bhar RB, Mukherjee A, Roy Chowdhury A: Structural alteration of spermatozoa in the persons employed in lead acid battery factory. Ind J Physiol Pharmacol, 49 (2): 153-162, 2005. (If 3.31; PMID: 16170983)
  • Naha N, Roy Chowdhury A: Toxic effect of lead on human spermatozoa: a study among pigment factory workers. Ind J Occup Environ Med, 9 (3): 118-123, 2005. (If 1.06; ISSN: 0973- 2284)
  • Naha N, Roy Chowdhury A: Morphological abnormalities of spermatozoa in workers exposed to lead fumes and dust in the factory. Ind J Physiol Allied Sci, 58 (3): 80-91, 2004. (Peer reviewed journal)
  • Naha N, Roy S, Guha T, Roy Chowdhury A: Lead induced changes in seminal constituents of workers from battery and paint factories in Kolkata. Ind Biol, 35 (1): 41-48, 2003. (Peer reviewed journal)
  • Roy Chowdhury A, Naha N: Heavy metal induced toxicity in male reproductive system. Ind J Toxicol, 9 (2): 61-67, 2002 (If 1.243; Review).
  • Roy Chowdhury A, Naha N: Toxic effect of industrial chemicals on male reproductive system. Ind J Physiol Allied Sci, 56 (2): 47-60, 2002 (Peer reviewed journal; Review)
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