About
Dr. Alka Saxena, PhD, is a seasoned researcher and the Founder of Acube Lifesciences, a prominent biotechnology firm based in Lucknow. With over 14 years at ICGEB as a Research Scientist, she specializes in biotech R&D, leveraging skills in SDS-PAGE and academic research. Previously, she held roles as Director of Education at Shri Deshraj Education Society and as a Research Scientist at National Institute of Immunology. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from CDRI, Lucknow, and an M.Sc. in Zoology from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra. Dr. Saxena has published extensively and received accolades like the Uttar Pradesh Brand Leadership Award and Women Empowerment Award.
Skills & Expertise
Molecular Biology
Gel Electrophoresis
DNA Sequencing
Proteomics
Research Interests
Molecular Biology
Research and Development
Protein Expression
Cell Culture
Connect With Me
Experience
Acube Lifesciences Biotechnology Company for BiotechTraining
Education
CSIR- Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI)
Conferences & Seminars (1)
Identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis genes expressed in anaerobic Viable Non Replicating Persistent State
ICGEB, New Delhi : International Symposium on “New Frontiers In
Tuberculosis Research” (Dec. 4-6, 2006)
Abstract and poster on “Identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis genes expressed in anaerobic Viable Non Replicating Persistent State” Alka Saxena, Ranjana Srivastava and Brahm S. Srivastava.
Awards & Achievements (2)
🏆 Uttar Pradesh Brand Leadership Award
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🏆 Women Empowerment Award
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Thesis Guided (1)
Studies With Mycobacterium bovis BCG on Biology Of Persistent / Latent Mycobacteria
Institution: CSIR- Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI)
Publications (1)
Host-generated oxidative stress is considered one of the main mechanisms constraining Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) growth. The redox-sensing mechanisms in Mtb are not completely understood. Here w...
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