Dr. Meghana M

Assistant Professor & HOD

Qualification: MSc, KSET, Ph.D

Courses taught: BSc. Biochemistry, MSc Biochemistry

Area of expertise: Plant Lectins and Cancer Research

Contact details: meghana.m@sdmmmkmysore.in


Research Details:

  • PhD Details: Isolation, purification and characterization of the Bulb lectins

BOE Member:

  • BOE member of Department of Biochemistry, University of Mysore, Mysore.2025-2026

Papers Published in Journals:

  • Meghana M, Sathisha GJ, Sarathkumar E, Ramya GT, Anitha N. In vitro
  • antiproliferative effects of a bulb lectin from Scadoxus multiflorus (SmL) on human prostate cancer cells.  AJ Journal of Medical Sciences 2025;2(3):1-4. DOI:10.71325/ajjms.v2i3.25.41
  • Meghana M, Sathisha GJ, Ramya GT, Anitha N, Gopinath S. M. “From
  • Antimicrobial Action to Antiproliferative Potential: Functional Characterization of Scadoxus multiflorus Bulb Lectin (SmL)” Journal of Chemical Health Risks.  JCHR (2025) 15(4), 3156-3163.    
  • E-ISSN:2251-6727; ISSN: 2251-6719; indexed in SCOPUS       [Source ID: 21100912214]
  • Tuber Lectin Extracted from Xanthosoma violaceum (XVL) Promotes Apoptosis and Suppresses Proliferation in A549 Lung Adenocarcinoma Cells
  • G T Ramya1, E Sarathkumar1, M Meghana1, N Anitha1, S J Prashanth2, G J Sathisha1*
  • 2025, 2(4), 177-184, 10.71325/ajjms.v2i4.1, Dec. 31, 2025
  • Doi: https://doi.org/10.71325/ajjms.v2i4.1
  • Nano biofertilizers as a Sustainable Strategy for Soil Fertility Enhancement and Crop Productivity: A Comprehensive Review
  • Meghana. M1 , Madhuri Sathyanarayana* , Ramya G. T
  • March 2026 |INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE RESEARCH IN TECHNOLOGY  | Volume 12 Issue 10 | ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Folate-Targeted Fe₂O₃-5-Fluorouracil Nanoconjugates: Synthesis,Characterization, and In-Vitro Anticancer Evaluation
  • Chaithra Rudrappa.1 , Shaila G Sanjeevagol2 ., Jayappa Manjanna3 , Anitha N1 , G. T. Ramya1 , M. Meghana1 , Sarathkumar E1 , Prashanth S. J.4 and G. J. Sathisha1 *
  • Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol 18, Issue 2 (Feb), 2026

Paper Presented in Conference:

  • Meghana.M and G.J.Sathisha “Bulbs that heal: Antiproliferative and Cytotoxic potential of Scadoxus Multiflorous Lectin” Poster presentation in one day National symposium on “ Frontiers in Biological sciences: From Microbes to Mammals” jointly organised by the National Academy of Science and Kuvempu University on 17/09/2025
  • Meghana.M and G.J.Satisha. “Anticancer Activity of Scadoxus multiflorous Bulb Lectin   Induces Apoptosis in Human Cervical Cancer Cells (HeLa)” -Poster presentation at International conference Avinashinilingam institute for Home science and Higher education for Women, Coimbatore on 25/02/2025
  • Meghana.M and G.J.Satisha “Exploring the Antimicrobial and Antiproliferative Activity of Scadoxus multiflorous Bulb” Poster presentation at 2nd International conference organized by Kristu Jyanthi College, Bengaluru on 6. & 7/03/2025
  • Meghana.M and G.J.Satisha- “Investigation of potent anticancer activity of lectin from   Scadoxus multiflorous Bulbs” -  International conference on translation research and application of biophotonics, Manipal school of life science , Dept of biophysics, August 3-5, 2023 (Poster presentation)
  • Meghana.M and G.J.Satisha “Isolation, Purification and Physicochemical Characterization of a novel  Lectin from   Scadoxus multiflorous Bulbs” – State level seminar in current trends in science – BMS college, Dept of Biotechnology , Bangalore , 12th July  2023 (Oral presentation) and got IIIrd prize.

Conferences / Workshop/ Seminars Attended:

  • Attended 2 days hands on workshop on " Application of flow cytometry in cellular and molecular reserch" organized by the University Sophisticated Instrumentation center, JSS College of Pharmacy,Mysore on 05/08/2025 To 06/08/2025
  • Participated in ONLINE one day Faculty development programme on " Stratergic advances in lifescience and AI for research and innovation" organized by dept of life science of Acharya Banglore B school on 11/10/2025
  • Attended workshop on “Research methodology and introduction to SPSS software” organized by the research committee, Vijaya College., Banglore on 28 & 29/10/2024 
  • Attended one day workshop on “ Bioprospectings on Medicinal plants and their metabolites on Mucormycosis” organized by Department of Microbiology, Kuvempu University, Shankaragatta, Shimoga on 10/01/2025
  • Participated in one day National level Seminar on “ Emerging trends and challenges in Mathematical, Physical and Chemical Science” organized by the Department of Basic Science at MMK & SDM MMV,Mysore on 11/02/2025
  • Attended webinar on “Skills for success : navigating careers in Biotechnology, healthcare and beyond” talk series organized by ICT Academy on 4/12/2024
  • Participated in International webinar on “Biozone- recent development in stem cell biology” organized by Department of Biotechnology, SDM MMK MMV, Mysore on 30/09/2024

Other Noteworthy Mentions:

  • Convenor for one day state level hands on workshop of “Insights to Forensic” which was held on 3/9/2025
  • Convenor for two days National Conference on “ Recent research and innovations in life science” which was held on 13th and 14 th feb 2026
  • Qualified KSET