Sonima Prasad
Assistant Professor • Pharmacology / Pharmaceutical Sciences • ICFAI School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The ICFAI University Jaipur
Short bio
An independent and self-motivated postgraduate working hard and enhancing professional skills and work capacities with full determination. Experienced as an Assistant Professor at Chandigarh University and The ICFAI University Jaipur, with strong research expertise in pharmacology, neurodegenerative models, zebrafish models, and nanotherapeutics.
Research & Development
“The Best for the Group comes when everyone in the group does what's best for himself AND the group.” — John Nash
Research Interests
- •Pharmacology
- •Neurodegeneration and Neuroinflammation
- •Zebrafish Behavioral and Neurochemical Models
- •Nanotherapeutics and Drug Delivery
- •Phytochemicals and Natural Molecules
Projects
Chemobrain (Investigate the neuroprotective potential of plumbagin in 5-fluorouracil-induced cognitive impairment in adult zebrafish)
Worked on the zebrafish model under the supervision of Dr. Arti Singh Department of Pharmacology (ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab).
Experience & Education
Academic & Professional Experience
Assistant Professor
25 September 2023 – 3 July 2025Chandigarh University, Punjab
Guided one M. Pharm Research student on Investigating the Antidepressant Efficacy of Tanshinone IIA in a Zebrafish Model: Behavioral and Neurochemical Investigation. Guided 3 B. Pharm students on Neurodegenerative model. Worked as MOOC Coordinator. Established the Zebrafish Laboratory at Chandigarh University, including setup, protocol development, and research initiation.
Assistant Professor
4 August 2025 – Presently workingICFAI School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The ICFAI University Jaipur
Internal Examination Committee Member at department level. Member of the Constitution of Program Committee for ISPS. Member of Unfair Means Committee at department level. Discipline Committee Member at department level. Internal Complaint Committee Member. Managing Attribute 5 in the NAAC at department level. Notice Board Incharge at department level.
Education
Pursuing PhD
2024-PursuingBanasthali Vidyapeeth, Rajasthan
M. Pharm (Pharmacology)
2021-2023ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga Punjab (IKGPTU)
B. Pharm
2017-2021Swift School of Pharmacy, Rajpura (Maharaja Ranjit Singh Technical University)
10 + 2 (science)
2016-2017Mount Carmel School Chandigarh (CBSE)
10th standard
2014-2015Kendriaya Vidyalaya 3BRD, Chandigarh (CBSE)
Publications
Showing 32 of 32 publicationsJournal papers, conference proceedings, book chapters, and academic publications.
Crosstalk between phytochemicals and inflammatory signaling pathways
Sonima Prasad, Vishal Kumar, Charan Singh, Arti Singh
Inflammopharmacology, Springer
Plumbagin ameliorates 5-fluorouracil induce cognitive impairment in adult zebrafish: in vitro and in vivo evidence
Sonima Prasad, Biplob Sarkar, Kaunava Roy Chowdhury, Ankit Rathee, Charan Singh, Arti Singh
Molecular Neurobiology, Springer
Designing Glioblastoma-based Targeted Therapy using Permeable Macromolecules: A Concise Note
Dilpreet Singh and Sonima Prasad
Journal of Macromolecular Science, Taylor and Francis
Brain Targeted Drug Delivery System For Microglial Diseases: Recent Developments In Neuroinflammation And Neurodegeneration
Dilpreet Singh and Sonima Prasad
Current drug Theroy, Bentham Science
Novel Therapeutic Agents in Clinical Trials: Emerging Approaches in Cancer Therapy
Deepak Chandra Joshi, Sonima Prasad, Mayank Kumar, Kajal Sherawat
Discover Oncology, Springer
Ursolic acid ameliorates 3-nitro propionic acid-induced Huntington’s disease-like symptoms: in-silico, in-vitro, and in-vivo evidence
Biplob Sarkar, Sonima Prasad, Kaunava Roy Chowdhury, Lakshay Kapil, Arka Bhattacharya, Rajveer Singh, Charan Singh, Arti Singh
Toxicology and applied Pharmacology, Elsevier
A comprehensive analysis on galantamine-based hybrids for the management of Alzheimer’s disease
Yash Pal Singh and Sonima Prasad
Chemical Biology and Drug Design, Wiley Publisher
A Pioneer Review on Lactoferrin-Conjugated Extracellular Nanovesicles for Targeting Cellular Melanoma: Recent Advancements and Future Prospect
Dilpreet Singh and Sonima Prasad
Assay and drug development technologies, Mary Ann Liebert Publisher
Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Disorders: Role of Prototype Targeted Drug Delivery Strategies
Dilpreet Singh and Sonima Prasad
Current Molecular Biology Reports, Springer
Cinnamoyl functionality: A versatile scaffold as multiple signaling pathway targeting candidates
Navin Tailor, Sonima Prasad, Dr. Sandeep Kumar
Medicinal Chemistry Research, Springer
Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment: Nanotherapeutics Targeting the Tumor Micro-environment
Sonima Prasad, Vishal Bhati, Kajal Gaur, Aparna Chauhan, Deepak Chandra Joshi
Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, Elsevier
Novel therapeutic agents in clinical trials: emerging approaches in cancer therapy
Deepak Chandra Joshi, Anurag Sharma, Sonima Prasad, Karishma Singh, Mayank Kumar, Kajal Sherawat, Hardeep Singh Tuli, Madhu Gupta
Discover oncology, Springer US
A current review on transdermal delivery of protein and peptides: possibilities and challenges
Nishant Thakur, Shivani Thakur, Yash Pal Singh, Sonima Prasad, Bhupinder Kaur, Chandan Sharma
Letters in Drug Design & Discovery, Bentham Science Publishers
Nanomaterial Derived Formulations for iCD4 receptors to combat antimicrobial resistance
Dilpreet Singh and Sonima Prasad
Journal of Drug Targeting, Taylor and Francis
Zebrafish: A research paradigm for studying human diseases
Bhavana Devi, Sonima Prasad, Charan Singh, Arti Singh
Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, Springer
A systemic review of experimental Models of Dementia in zebrafish
Bharti Verma, Sonima Prasad, Charan Singh, Arti Singh
Neurotoxicity Research
Unravelling the mechanism of action of terpenoids for treatment of Parkinson's disease
Ritika Sharma, Avneet Kour, Sonima Prasad, Hitesh Kumar Dewangan
Bentham Science Publishers
Tanshinone II-A as a Multi-Disease Modulator: Clinical Perspectives on Depression and Beyond
Vishal Bhati, Atul Kabra, Sonima Prasad
Current Alzheimer Research, Bentham Sciences
RNA-Based Therapies for Neurodegenerative Disorders: Targeting Molecular Mechanisms for Disease Modification
Vishal Bhati, Sonima Prasad, Atul Kabra
Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience, Elsevier
Recent advances in dry eye disease: Pathophysiology, diagnostics, and innovative drug delivery approaches
Pinal Chaudhari, Abhijith Shaji, Shaila Lewis, Sonima Prasad, Avneet Kour
Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, Elsevier
Nanobot’s: future trends in diagnosis and treatment of Cancer
Malkiet Kaur, Priyanshu Singh, Siddhartha Pal, Sonima Prasad, Ankit Rathee
ACS Applied Nano Materials
Tanshinone IIA: Pharmacological Promise and Bioavailability Challenges - A Comprehensive Review of Therapeutic Potential
Vishal Bhati, Sonima Prasad, Atul Kabra
Current Drug Therapy, Bentham Science Publishers
Functional Foods and Spices in the Management of Metabolic Syndrome
Shriyansh Srivastava, Lakshay Kapil, Sonima Prasad, Kritika, Shahbaz khan, Vishal Kumar, Charan Singh, Arti Singh
Apple Academic Press, Taylor and Francis
Neuropillars: foundations and frotiers in Neuropharmacology and Pharmaceutics
Pranshul Sethi, Sonima Prasad, Mohit Srivastav, Sakshi Mishra, Preeti Choudhary
Pathological Contaminants in Wastewater from Hospital Waste: Implication and Mitigation Strategies
Deepak Chandra Joshi, Sonima Prasad, Nirmal Joshi, Anurag Sharma
Elsevier
Intellectual Property Rights. Copyright Law
Sonima Prasad
Lambert Academic Publishing
Food and Nutraceuticals. Food Safety and Standards Regulations: Licensing and Compliance Requirements, Keys Players, And Markets Trends
Sonima Prasad
Lambert Academic Publishing
Nutrition in Aging
Sanchit Arora, Sonima Prasad, Vishal Kumar, Charan Singh, Arti Singh
Elsevier
Nutraceuticals in Obesity Management and Control
Lakshay Kapil, Sonima Prasad, Vishal Kumar, Charan Singh, Arti Singh
Elsevier
Extracellular Vesicle-Based Biovectors for Diagnostic and Biomedical Applications
Sonima Prasad, Geetanjali, Arti Singh
Elsevier
Target of the neurodegenerative diseases and Mechanism of the Potent Natural Molecule
Sonima Prasad, Ankit Rathee, Geetanjali, Charan Singh, Arti Singh
Elsevier
Inflammation: Chronic inflammation aging
Sonima Prasad, Aditi Giri, Ankit Rathee, Vishi Khattri, Falguni Goel
Neurobiology of Aging, Elsevier
Honors & Awards
1st prize in Case of Study in Spirit’23
Annual techno-pharma fest of IIT (BHU) Varanasi • 2023
2nd position in National conference on recent trends and challenges in pharmacy education in India
Aryan Campus
First Position in Tug of War during NSS/SPORTS Meet
ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab
Patents
Z Embryo Bedding
Patent Design (Design number: 388320-001)
Multi-Zone Aquatic Chamber for Assessing Behavioral Responses in Zebrafish with Neurological Disorders
Patent Design (Design number: 4185521-001)
Industrial Training
Quality Control Department Training
Vidhya Sha Pharmaceuticals in KALA AMB, Dist. Sirmour, H.P.-173030 (INDIA).
Workshops, Seminars & Faculty Development Programs
IBRO-supported meeting and workshop on “Recent Progress in Brain Research and Drug Delivery”
Organized by ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab.
One Day National Workshop & Hand-on-Training on “3D Bio-Printing Technology & Therapeutic Applications”
Sponsored by Cellink and ATCG, organized by ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab.
1St IBRO-APRC Associated School on “Advances in Nanoneurotherapeutics and Neurological Disorders”
Organized by ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab.
Hands-on training on Network Pharmacology
National Conference on Opportunities for MSME’s from Drug Discovery to Formulation Development at Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University.
Faculty Development Program on Nipun Bhawa: Strive for excellence
2024Organized by University Institute of Pharma Sciences, Chandigarh University
Faculty Development Program on Nipun Bhawa 2.0: Strive for excellence
2024Organized by University Institute of Pharma Sciences, Chandigarh University
Skills
Research Skills
UV Spectroscopy, ELISA reader, Centrifuge machine, Fluorescence microscopy, Homogenizer machine, Magnetic stirrer, Animal handling (zebrafish, mice, rats, rabbits), Dosing (IP, Oral), Isolation of whole parts of zebrafish, mice, and rats, Animal behavioral apparatus for Zebrafish (T-maze, 3-chamber, novel diving tank, light and dark chamber, open field, Y-maze, memory maze, Novel object recognition apparatus) and Rats/Mice (Actophotometer, Morris water maze, narrow beam, grip strength apparatus, mirror chamber, Eddy’s hot plate, forced swim apparatus, Rota rod apparatus).
Basic Skills
Statistical analysis, Graph pad prism, MS-Excel, MS Word, MS-PowerPoint, Any-maze Software, Endnote, BioRender.
Contact Information
Campus Address
Flat no. 603 Tower A Escon Arena Nagla Road Zirakpur, Punjab, 160104