Dr. Prerna Grover is a neuroscientist, molecular biologist, and biochemist currently serving as a DBT-RA Postdoctoral Fellow at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. Her research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly the neuroprotective and therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cell–derived exosomes in Alzheimer’s disease models. She holds a Ph.D. in Biology and Biotechnology from Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany, completed under the International Max Planck Research School for Living Matter with the distinction of Magna cum Laude. Dr. Grover has extensive international research experience, advanced technical expertise in molecular and cellular neuroscience techniques, and a strong publication record in high-impact journals including Nature Communications, PNAS, Brain, and ACS Chemical Neuroscience. In addition to her research role, she serves as an Associate Editorial Board Member for Advanced Genetics (Wiley), Guest Faculty at Shri Krishna AYUSH University, and Co-founder of Ardesco Ionis Infotech LLP.
STEM
Biology / Life Sciences
→ Neuroscience
→ Molecular Biology
→ Cell Biology
→ Biochemistry
→ Neurodegenerative Diseases
Research
→ Scientific and Technical Research
→ Meta-Research
Writing
→ Scientific and Technical Writing
→ General Proofreading & Editing
Dr. Prerna Grover has built a strong research-focused academic career with international exposure across India and Germany. Her experience spans postdoctoral and doctoral research, academic teaching, editorial responsibilities, and scientific entrepreneurship.
Company Name: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
Job Title: DBT-RA Postdoctoral Fellow
Description: Research on neuroprotective and therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cell–derived exosomes in Alzheimer’s disease animal models
Duration: 2025 – Present
Company Name: Advanced Genetics, Wiley Publications
Job Title: Associate Editorial Board Member
Description: Editorial and peer-review responsibilities
Duration: 2025 – Present
Company Name: Shri Krishna AYUSH University, Kurukshetra, Haryana
Job Title: Guest Faculty
Description: Academic teaching responsibilities
Duration: 2025 – Present
Company Name: Ardesco Ionis Infotech LLP, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Job Title: Co-founder
Description: Scientific and research-oriented entrepreneurship
Duration: 2024 – Present
Company Name: Ruhr-Universität Bochum & International Max Planck Research School for Living Matter
Job Title: Doctoral Researcher (Ph.D.)
Description: Research on prion protein biology and neurodegenerative disease mechanisms
Duration: 2021 – 2024
Company Name: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Job Title: MS (Research) Scholar
Description: Research on amyloid formation and HIV-1 virion infectivity factor
Duration: 2018 – 2021
Dr. Prerna Grover has an exceptional academic background in biotechnology and biological sciences, with high academic distinctions at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.
Institution Name: Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field/Description: Biology and Biotechnology
Duration: 2021 – 2024
Institution Name: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Degree Title: MS (Research)
Field/Description: Biological Sciences
Duration: 2018 – 2021
Institution Name: Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
Degree Title: B.Tech
Field/Description: Biotechnology
Duration: 2014 – 2018
Dr. Prerna Grover has completed multiple advanced training programs and workshops in scientific research, data analysis, programming, statistics, and scientific communication.
Title: Good Scientific Practice – Avoid Scientific Misconduct
Issued By: ARM!d
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Title: Python for Biologists
Issued By: Training Scientists
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Title: Applied Statistics
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Dr. Prerna Grover has authored and co-authored high-impact research articles and book chapters in neuroscience and molecular biology.
Title: Soluble N-Terminal Domain of the Prion Protein Interferes with Fibrillization of α-Synuclein to Form Off-Pathway Assemblies that Lack Cellular Seeding Activity
Journal: ACS Chemical Neuroscience
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acschemneuro.5c00085
Publication Date: 2025
Title: Topological Confinement by a Membrane Anchor Suppresses Phase Separation into Protein Aggregates: Implications for Prion Diseases
Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences U.S.A.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2415250121
Publication Date: 2025
Title: NEMO Reshapes the α-Synuclein Aggregate Interface and Acts as an Autophagy Adapter by Co-Condensation with p62
Journal: Nature Communications
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-44033-0
Publication Date: 2023
Title: Cross-Seeding by Prion Protein Inactivates TDP-43
Journal: Brain
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/brain/awad289
Publication Date: 2024