Centre for Life Science

 

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Dr.Hena Firdaus

Assistant Professor
Centre for Life Science

  • M.Sc. (Biochemistry) Aligarh Muslim University
  • Ph.D., Department of Molecular Reproduction, Development and Genetics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. Year 2010.

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Area of Specialization  

Drosophila muscle and neuro-muscular junction development
Research Interest:  

My research interest involves understanding the genetic mechanisms of neuro-muscle development and function, using the genetically tractable system,Indirect Flight Muscles (IFMs) of the fruitfly, Drosophila melanogaster .We use classical and molecular genetic tools to generate mutations which affect either development or function of the IFMs.These mutations are characterised by using molecular, biochemical and biophysical assays, electron and confocal microscopy and behavioural tests.We also induce second site mutations that enhance or suppress a particular muscle mutant phenotype.These are then subjected to in-vivo and in-vitro analyses to understand the gene-gene or protein-protein interactions

Awards/Scholarships:

  
  • Best Poster Award: Presented at the University of Mysore, Mysore, 28th-29th March, 2008.
  • Cleared Junior Research Scholarship (JRF) conducted by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in 2003.
  • Received Prof. Abdul MajidSiddiqui scholarship for academic excellance in M. Sc. final year Dept. of Biochemistry, Aligarh Muslim University.
  • Received Gold Medal for securing highest Percentage in B. Sc. (Hon.), Dept. of Biochemistry,Aligarh Muslim University.