Shanjana Awasthi, Ph.D.

Summary
Research in my lab is focused on developing immunotherapeutics and vaccines by harnessing our body's natural host defense mechanisms. Our research efforts have been focused on developing TLR4-interacting surfactant protein-A-derived peptides and dendritic cell-based vaccine approaches. We are interested in investigating the mechanisms of action and efficacy of these approaches using structural, computational, physicochemical, and immunological tools and methods, and in vitro and in animal models of infection, inflammation and cancer.
Certifications & Licenses
Categorical certificate in Clinical Microbiology
UTHSCSA, TX
2006Publications & Presentations
- 76. S S, Prasad K N, Chamoli D, Ayyagari A. Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern & biotyping of Helicobacter pylori isolates from patients with peptic ulcer diseases. The Indian journal of medical research. 1995; 102 : 261-6
77. Ayyagari A, S S. Detection of H. pylori infection. The National medical journal of India. 1995; 8 : 245-6
78. Ayyagari A, Awasthi S S, Prasad K, Yacha S K, Naik S R. Metronidazole resistant Helicobacter pylori in India. Am J Gastroenterology. 1994; 89
79. Prasad K, Singhal S, Ayyagari A, S S. Association of Helicobacter pylori in patients with nonulcer dyspepsia. Indian Journal of Microbiology. 1991; 31 : 415-418
Grants
- 11. une functions of dendritic cells, TLR and collectins in preterm baboon lung. Non-federal. Start Date: 2007. End Date: 2008.
12. Role of dendritic cells & pathogen-pattern recognition receptors in preterm baboon lung. Non-federal. Start Date: 2004. End Date: 2007.
13. Development of dendritic cell-based vaccine against Coccidioides immitis.. Non-federal. Start Date: 2003. End Date: 2004.
14. Health effects of environmental exposure to Stachybotrys chartarum in mice. Non-federal. Start Date: 2002. End Date: 2003.
Awards and Honors
- 1. OUHSC. Inductee, Oklahoma Center for Mentoring Excellence, Educators for Excellence. Date: 2024.
2. University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Presbyterian Health Foundation Presidential Professorship. Date: 2024.
3. NIH, DOD. Received appreciation for serving on review panels. Date: 2024.
4. University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Presbyterian Health Foundation Presidential Professorship. Date: 2023.
5. University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Member of Educators for Excellence. Date: 2022.
Education
- 1. Degree: Post-Baccalaureate Categorical certificate in Clinical Microbiology. University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio. Date: 2006.
2. Degree: Ph D. Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences. Date: 1995.
3. Degree: MS. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). Date: 1990.
4. Degree: BS. MKP College, HNM Garhwal University. Date: 1988.
Administrative Assignments
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External Connections and Partnerships
- 1. Type: Funding. Org: Oklahoma State University (year 2013- year 2017). City: Stillwater. State: Oklahoma. NIH-supported COBRE program in Respiratory and Infectious Diseases. Date: 2013.
2. Type: Funding. Org: University of Oklahoma (year 2013- year 2014). City: Norman. State: Oklahoma. NIH-supported COBRE program in Structural Biology. Date: 2013.