Dr. Sakshi Mehta

Assistant Professor – Basic & Applied Sciences

Dr. Sakshi Mehta

Interest Area(s)

  • Forensic biology
  • Forensic serology
  • Molecular biology
  • DNA fingerprinting
Dr. Sakshi Mehta is an Assistant Professor in the field of Forensic Science. She completed her Ph.D. at a prestigious Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh in 2021. She has published a number of articles in several national and international journals with good impact factor and indexing. She has attended various national and international conferences, symposiums, and workshops. She was awarded “Young Fellowship Investigator” award at 89th EAS conference held in 2021. She will continue to make valuable contributions in the academic world.
  • Ph.D. at PGIMER, Chandigarh (2016-2021)
  • Master of Science in Forensic Science (2012-2014), Department of Zoology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. (77.35 %, First Division, Gold Medalist)
  • Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences (2009-2012), Daulat Ram College, Delhi University, Delhi (70.33 %, First Division, Topper)
  • SENIOR SECONDARY EXAMINATION (2009)
  • SECONDARY EXAMINATION (2007)
  • Project Analyst and Team Manager (Scientific Writer) at Adduct Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Mohali from 1st May, 2021 to 8th Oct., 2023.
  • Thesis Title: “To investigate the effect of smoking on NLRP3 inflammasome assembly and activation; implication in the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis.
  • Stood 1st in college in University Exams during Bachelors.
  • Awarded Gold Medal in University Exams during Masters.
  • Qualified UGC-NET/JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) in June 2014 (Ref. No. 3418/NET-JUNE 2014)
  • Awarded Young Investigator Fellowship at 89th EAS Conference for poster presentation held virtually on May 30-June 02, 2021.
  • Presented Poster entitled “Effect of smoking on the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome assembly in peripheral blood monocytes of patients with coronary artery disease” at 1st World Non-Communicable Disease (WNCD) Congress held on Nov. 25-27, 2017 at PGIMER, Chandigarh.
  • Presented Poster entitled “Interplay between smoking status and levels of 8-isoprostane and sRAGE in patients with coronary artery disease” at International Society of Heart Research (ISHR)-Indian Section held on Feb. 14-16, 2018 at PGIMER, Chandigarh.
  • Presented Poster entitled “Effect of Terminalia arjuna on NLRP3 inflammasome assembly in THP-1 cells” in the CME on “Multi-omics approaches to disease”, organized by Department of Experimental Medicine and Biotechnology, PGIMER, Chandigarh on Oct. 1st, 2018.
  • Attended “2nd BID Workshop: Role of Biomedical hub/Incubators in bringing Innovation to the Healthcare system”, organized by PGIMER, Chandigarh on May 31st, 2019.
  • Attended symposium on “Current Trends in in silico, in vitro and in vivo Imaging Technology”, organized by Department of Experimental Medicine and Biotechnology, PGIMER, Chandigarh on Sept. 29th, 2019.
  • Attended “Augmenting Writing Skills for Articulating Research (AWSAR) Webinar on Popular Science Writing”, organized by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India and Vigyan Prasar on Sept. 1, 2020.
  • Attended virtual conference “88th European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) Congress” held on Oct. 04-07, 2020.
  • Attended virtual conference “International Cardiovascular Genomic Medicine Symposium, Indo-UK Genetic and Genomic Conference 2020”, organized by International Society of Heart Research (ISHR)-Indian Section on Nov. 27-28, 2020.
  • Presented Poster entitled “Effect of smoking on NLRP3 inflammasome activation in peripheral blood monocytes of patients with coronary artery disease” at virtual conference “89th European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) Congress” held on May 30-June 02, 2021 and awarded ”Young Investigator Fellowship”.
  • Attended “one day training on systematic review and meta-analysis”, organized by Centre Excellence for Evidence based research on NCDs in LMICs, World NCD federation and Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh on Aug. 09, 2021
  • Attended “Augmenting Writing Skills for Articulating Research (AWSAR) Webinar on Popular Science Writing”, organized by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India and Vigyan Prasar on Oct. 14, 2021.
  • Attended “AWSAR Webinar on Popular Science Writing and Journalism”, organized by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India and Vigyan Prasar on June 30, 2022.
  • Mehta S, Bhansali S, Vijavergiya R, Dhawan V. Effect of smoking on the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome assembly in peripheral blood monocytes of patients with coronary artery disease. Int J Noncommunicable Dis. 2017; 2 (supp 1): S61-62
  • Mehta S, Dhawan V. Lifestyle-related health behaviors associated with cardiovascular health in adolescents: a stairway to healthy future. EC Cardiology. 2020; 7.4: 40-4.
  • Mehta S, Dhawan V. Exposure of cigarette smoke condensate activates NLRP3 inflammasome in THP-1 cells in a stage specific manner: an underlying role of innate immunity in atherosclerosis. Cell Signal. 2020; 72: 109645.
  • Mehta S, Srivastava N, Bhatia A, Dhawan V. Exposure of cigarette smoke condensate activates NLRP3 inflammasome in vitro and in vivo: a connotation of innate immunity and atherosclerosis. Int Immunopharmacol. 2020; 84: 106561
  • Mehta S, Dhawan V. Importance and Feasibility of Point-of-Care Testing in Takayasu’s Arteritis. INNOSC Theranostics and Pharmacological Sciences 2020; 3: 3-14.
  • Mehta S, Vijayvergiya R, Dhawan V. Activation of NLRP3 inflammasome assembly is associated with smoking status of patients with coronary artery disease. Int Immunopharmacol. 2020; 87: 106820.
  • Srivastava N, Bishnoi A, Mehta S, Rani S, Kumar R, Bhardwaj S, et al. Aberrant ETS-1 signalling impedes the expression of cell adhesion molecules and matrix metalloproteinases in nonsegmental vitiligo. Exp Dermatol. 2020; 00: 1–9.
  • Mehta S, Dhawan V. Molecular insights of cigarette smoke condensate-activated NLRP3 inflammasome in THP-1 cells in a stage-specific atherogenesis. Int Immunopharmacol. 2020; 88: 107013.
  • Ghosh S, Kapoor D, Vijayvergiya R, Sangwan S, Wangkheimayum S, Mehta S, et al. Correlation between soluble receptor for advance glycation end product levels and coronary artery disease in postmenopausal nondiabetic women. World J Cardiol. 2021: 13:130-143.
  • Mehta S, Vijayvergiya R, Dhawan V. Cigarette smoking induces activation of NLRP3 inflammasome in peripheral blood monocytes of patients with coronary artery disease. Atherosclerosis. 2021; 331: e83.
  • Vijayvergiya R, Chandel U, Sinha SK, Sangwan S, Mehta S, Dhawan V. Effect of Proton Pump Inhibitors on Antiplatelet Function of Clopidogrel in Coronary Artery Disease Patients- An Indian Experience. J Clin Cardiol Interven. 2021; 2(4): 1-6
  • Mehta S, Dhawan V. Cigarette smoke and the NLRP3 inflammasome. In: Patel, V.B., Preedy, V.R. (eds) Handbook of Substance Misuse and Addictions. Springer, Cham. 2022; 1-19.
  • Bala R, Mehta S, Roy VC, Kaur G, de Marvao A. Peripartum cardiomyopathy: a review. Rev Port Cardiol. 2023:S0870-2551(23)00357-8
  • Bala R, Mehta S, Roy VC, Roy RC, Roy S, Singh J. Evaluation of bioactive potentials in the crude flavonoid fraction from the leaves of Butea monosperma in vitro and in vivo in experimental models. Ind J Exp Biol. (Accepted).