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Freelance Pharmacy Research Writer | 10+ Years Expert in Drug Discovery, Pharmacology, & Data Analysis

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With over a decade of experience in academia and research, I am a dedicated pharmacologist specializing in experimental pharmacology and molecular biology. I bring an extensive background in innovative research methodologies, effective education, and leadership in collaborative projects. Experience and Skills Experimental Pharmacology: Proficient in animal handling, organ isolation, behavioral models, and zebrafish handling. Research Proficiency: Expertise in designing and executing in vivo and in vitro studies, with a proven track record of upholding ethical standards in research protocols. Technical Expertise: Skilled in utilizing advanced pharmacological equipment, including Bio-Rad RT-PCR, fluorescence microscopy, and multimode microplate readers. Software Proficiency: Adept in statistical and graphical software like GraphPad Prism, SPSS, Origin, and Ultra Chem Draw. Research Management: Experienced in SOP development, regulatory documentation (CCSEA), funding proposals, and manuscript writing. Educational and Professional Background Ph.D. (2018-2023): Focused on the neuroprotective effects of Hispolon compounds against mobile phone radiation-induced neurodegeneration. Masters in Pharmacy (2011-2013): Investigated Avena sativa's effects on fluoride-induced reproductive toxicity. Bachelor of Pharmacy (2006-2010): Built a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences. Professional Roles Research Associate, Dr. Anjali Chatterji Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy (2023 - Present): Leading pharmacological studies and managing the animal house facility. Senior Research Fellow (2021 - 2023): Conducted pivotal studies on homeopathic medicines' safety and efficacy. Assistant Professor: Taught pharmacology with innovative methods and guided student research projects at multiple institutions, including Vignan Pharmacy College and Nimra College of Pharmacy. Research Contributions Published numerous peer-reviewed articles in esteemed journals, including studies on neuroprotection, immunomodulation, and herbal medicine. Collaborative projects on homeopathic and herbal formulations, assessing their pharmacological and toxicological profiles. Presented at 25+ national conferences and workshops, sharing insights on emerging pharmacological challenges. Achievements and Affiliations Academic Editor: PLOS ONE, contributing to high-quality peer reviews. Life Member: Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) and ISPOR. Fellowships and Training: Summer Research Fellowship at BARC and CPCSEA training. Reviewer: Actively evaluates manuscripts for journals like the Journal of Herbmed Pharmacology and Current Research in Behavioral Sciences. Ongoing and Previous Research Projects Investigation of Homoeopathic medicine on PCOS animals Investigating neurobehavioral changes due to electromagnetic radiation exposure and the protective role of Hispolon derivatives. Evaluating the safety and efficacy of ultra-high dilutions in preclinical models. Assessing herbal formulations for therapeutic potential against arthritis and hepatotoxicity. Soft Skills Optimistic and adaptable, with a problem-solving mindset. Effective mentor and team player, fostering innovation and collaboration

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Pharmacy
• ☆ Clinical Pharmacy
• ☆ Drug Development
• ☆ Biosafety Testing
• ☆ Preclinical ADME/PK/PD
• ☆ Drug-Drug Interactions
• ☆ Preclinical Research
• ☆ Preclinical Pharmacology
• ☆ In vitro Preclinical Toxciology
• ☆ In vivo Preclinical Toxicology
• ☆ Drug Efficacy Testing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Data & AI

Writing Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Cleaning, Data Processing

Work Experience

Research Associate

Dr. Anjali Chatterjee Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy

October 2023 - Present

Assistant Professor

Vignan Pharmacy College

July 2015 - Present

Education

Doctorate (Pharmacology)

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

July 2018 - September 2023

Masters in pharmacy (Pharmacology)

Nirmala College of Pharmacy

November 2011 - December 2013

Certifications

• Cochrane Interactive Learning: Conducting an Intervention Review

  Cochrane

  June 2024 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Vara Prasad Saka, Narasimha Kumar G. V., Bharat Kumar Reddy Sanapalli, Abanti Goswami, Anirban Roy, Anurag Agrawal, Pankaj Gupta, Digvijay Verma, Subhash Kaushik (2024). Unveiling the Immunostimulatory Potential of Rhus Toxicodendron in Immunocompromised Balb/C Mice Induced with Cyclophosphamide . Diseases.

Dr. Vara Prasad Saka, Narasimha Kumar G. V., Bharat Kumar Reddy Sanapalli, Abanti Goswami, Anirban Roy, Anurag Agrawal, Pankaj Gupta, Digvijay Verma, Subhash Kaushik (2024). Unveiling the Immunostimulatory Potential of Rhus Toxicodendron in Immunocompromised Balb/C Mice Induced with Cyclophosphamide . Diseases.

Abanti Goswami, Narasimha Kumar GV, Vara Prasad Saka, Pankaj Gupta, Bibaswan Biswas, Digvijay Verma (2024). Safety of potentised dilutions of Rhus toxicodendron in Wistar albino rats . Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy.

Vara Prasad Saka, Chitra V., Damodharan Narayanasamy (2023). Protective role of hispolon and its derivatives against apoptosis in cortical neurons induced by electromagnetic radiation from 4G mobile phone . Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology.

Vara Prasad Saka, G. V. Narasimha Kumar, Abanti Goswami, Digvijay Verma, Pankaj Gupta (2023). <i>Camphora</i> Augments Humoral Mediated Immunity and Decreases Delayed type Hypersensitivity in BALB/c Mice . Journal of Natural Remedies.

Vara Prasad Saka, Chitra Vellapandian, Damodharan Narayanasamy (2023). Protective role of hispolon pyrazole and hispolon monomethyl ether pyrazole in electromagnetic radiation-induced behavioral, neurochemical, oxidative, and histological changes in rats . Journal of Herbmed Pharmacology.

Saka, Vara Prasad, Kumar, G. V. Narasimha, Goswami, Abanti, Verma, Digvijay, Gupta, Pankaj (2023). <i>Camphora</i> Augments Humoral Mediated Immunity and Decreases Delayed type Hypersensitivity in BALB/c Mice . Journal of Natural Remedies.

Abanti Goswami, Vara Prasad Saka, Narasimha Kumar GV, Bibaswan Biswas (2022). A Comprehensive Review on Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Homoeopathic Medicine Rhus Toxicodendron . Homœopathic Links.

Naveen Babu Kilaru, Ravindra Babu Pingili, Vijaya R. Dirisala, Vara Prasad Saka, Tanvija Kodali, Vyshnavi Toleti, Sirisha Koppula(2022). Therapeutic potential of quercetin for the prevention of various drug and chemicalinduced nephrotoxicity: A review . Annals of Phytomedicine: An International Journal. 11. (2). Ukaaz Publications

Effect of Mobile Phone Radiation on Neurobehaviour: Possible Mechanisms from Preclinical Studies <head> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Refresh" CONTENT="0;URL=/servlet/useragent"> </head> . Toxicology International.

Ravindra Babu Pingili and Tanvija Kodali and Naveen Babu Kilaru and Vijaya R. Dirisala and Siva Reddy Challa and Akhila Kondru and Sirisha Koppula and Sravani Melike and Vyshnavi Toleti and Vara Prasad Saka(2022). Possible Mechanisms of Drugs Used in the Treatment of COVID-19: A Pharmacological Perspective . Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International. p. 43--57. Sciencedomain International

Saka, V.P., Chitra, V., Damodharan, N.(2022). Effect of Mobile Phone Radiation on Neurobehaviour: Possible Mechanisms from Preclinical Studies . Toxicology International. 29. (2). p. 195-213.

Saka, Vara Prasad and Chitra, V and Damodharan, N(2022). Effect of Mobile Phone Radiation on Neurobehaviour : Possible Mechanisms from Preclinical Studies . 292195--213

(2022). Protective Role of Hispolon and its Derivatives in Apoptosis Induced by Exposure of Mobile Phone Radiation to Primary Culture of Cortical Neurons .

Ravindra Babu Pingili, Tanvija Kodali, Naveen Babu Kilaru, Vijaya R. Dirisala, Siva Reddy Challa, Akhila Kondru, Sirisha Koppula, Sravani Melike, Vyshnavi Toleti, Vara Prasad Saka (2022). Possible Mechanisms of Drugs Used in the Treatment of COVID-19: A Pharmacological Perspective . Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International.

VARSHITHA NAKKA, SUREKHA PUSAPATI, AJAY MANUKONDA, DR. S. KUMARAVELU, VARA PRASAD SAKA(2021). ASSESSMENT OF DRUG COMPLIANCE AND TARGETED PHARMACIST INTERVENTION IN ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE PATIENT. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 13. (1). synthesishub, ASR

(2021). Assessment Of Drug Compliance And Targeted Pharmacist Intervention In Acute Ischemic Stroke Patient . International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research.

Vara Prasad Saka*, Srinivasa Babu P, Himaja V, Bhagawathi V, Prasannanjaneyulu P, VenkteswaraRao Y, Narendra Kumar Y(2017). Effect of Aqueous Piper betle Leaf Extract against Scopolamine Induced Amnesia on Albino Rats. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 10. (1). p. 116--120.

Vara Prasad Saka, Siva Reddy Challa, Akondi Butchi Raju(2016). Effect of Avena Sativa (Oats) on Spermatogenesis and Reproductive Health. Journal of Endocrinology and Reproduction. 20. (2). p. 83--92.

(2016). Effect of Avena sativa (Oats) on Spermatogenesis and Reproductive Health . Journal of Endocrinology and Reproduction.

VARA PRASAD SAKA*,P.SRINIVASABABU,V.HIMAJA,V.BHAGAWATHI,P.PRASANNANJANEYULU,Y.VENKTESWARA RAO, Y.NARENDRA KUMAR(2016). REVIEW ON ALTERNATIVES TO TESTING ANIMALS. An International Journal of Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences. 7. (2). p. 3050--3053. PHARMANEST

Veena, V and Janarthan, M and Saka, Varaprasad and Siddappa, Revana D and Jilani, Shaik and Basha, Shaik Rabbani and Kumar, Gowtham K(2015). Evaluation of behavioral and neuroprotective activity of Curcuma amada against cell phone radiation induced brain damage in rats. Indian Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Biotechnology. 3. (6). p. 452. Indian Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Biotechnology

Duza, Mohammad Badrud and Kumar, S Ashutosh and Kumar, G Vijay and Saka, Vara Prasad and Malik, Nayeem(2015). Method development and validation for simultaneous estimation of hydrochlorothiazide and telmisartan in Bi-layered tablet dosage form by RP-HPLC. Indo American J. Pharm. Res. 5. (1). p. 303--325.

Saka, Vara Prasad, Vellap, ian, Chitra, Narayanasamy, Damodharan Protective role of hispolon pyrazole and hispolon monomethyl ether pyrazole in electromagnetic radiation-induced behavioral, neurochemical, oxidative, and histological changes in rats . J Herbmed Pharmacol. Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences

OTHER

Saka, V.P., Vellapandian, C., Narayanaswamy, D.(2022). Antioxidant studies of hispolon and its derivatives . ResearchSquare.