Dr. R. Hemavardhini
Research Associate, Department of Biotechnology, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry, Tamil nadu
IMPARC ID: IMP-CMP-BIOT-TM-2026-2265
Profile Summary
Dr. R. Hemavardhini is a Cancer Biology researcher with a Ph.D. in Biotechnology, specializing in oral cancer therapeutics and nanotechnology applications. She has a proven research track record with 63 citations and multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals, including high-impact journals. Her expertise includes in vitro tissue culture, molecular biology techniques, nanoparticle synthesis, and in vivo experimental models of carcinogenesis. She is currently working as a Research Associate at Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital, advancing translational cancer research. She also works as a Freelance Scientific Writer, supporting thesis writing, manuscript editing, and mentoring postgraduate and doctoral students.
Subject Matter Expertise
Subject Matter Expertise:
Healthcare & Medicine
→ Medicine
– Oncology
– Cancer Research
STEM
→ Biology / Life Sciences
– Molecular Biology
→ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
– Nanobiotechnology
Healthcare & Medicine
→ Medicine
– Oncology
– Cancer Research
STEM
→ Biology / Life Sciences
– Molecular Biology
→ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
– Nanobiotechnology
Mentorship Offered
Services Offered:
Research
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Systematic Literature Review
Writing
– Medical Writing
– Technical Writing
Research
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Systematic Literature Review
Writing
– Medical Writing
– Technical Writing
Work Experience Summary
Dr. R. Hemavardhini has research experience spanning doctoral, postdoctoral, and fellowship roles in biotechnology and cancer biology. She has worked as a UGC Junior Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow, and currently as a Research Associate. She also provides freelance scientific writing and academic mentoring services.
Professional Experience:
Company Name: Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry
Position: Research Associate
Duration: June 2025 – Present
Key Responsibilities:
– Conducting advanced cancer biology research focused on therapeutic interventions
– Designing and managing research projects
– Manuscript preparation and scientific publication support
– Integrating nanotechnology and molecular biology techniques in oncology research
Company Name: Annamalai University
Position: UGC Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
Duration: April 2018 – March 2021
Company Name: Annamalai University
Position: UGC Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Duration: April 2016 – March 2018
Company Name: Independent Consultant
Position: Freelance Scientific Writer
Duration: 2022 – Present
Key Responsibilities:
– Thesis writing support
– Scientific manuscript editing
– Research paper preparation
– Journal submission assistance
– Mentoring M.Sc. and Ph.D. scholars
Company Name: Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry
Position: Research Associate
Duration: June 2025 – Present
Key Responsibilities:
– Conducting advanced cancer biology research focused on therapeutic interventions
– Designing and managing research projects
– Manuscript preparation and scientific publication support
– Integrating nanotechnology and molecular biology techniques in oncology research
Company Name: Annamalai University
Position: UGC Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
Duration: April 2018 – March 2021
Company Name: Annamalai University
Position: UGC Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Duration: April 2016 – March 2018
Company Name: Independent Consultant
Position: Freelance Scientific Writer
Duration: 2022 – Present
Key Responsibilities:
– Thesis writing support
– Scientific manuscript editing
– Research paper preparation
– Journal submission assistance
– Mentoring M.Sc. and Ph.D. scholars
Educational Summary
Dr. Hemavardhini holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology with specialization in Oral Cancer research. She completed her postgraduate and undergraduate degrees in Biotechnology with strong academic performance and was supported by a UGC-RGNF Fellowship during her doctoral research.
Education:
Institution Name: Annamalai University
Degree Title: Ph.D. in Biotechnology
Specialization: Oral Cancer Research
Thesis Title: Protective Approach of Aescin on DMBA-Induced Experimental Oral Carcinogenesis
Year of Completion: 2022
Institution Name: Bharathidasan University
Degree Title: M.Sc. in Biotechnology
Year of Completion: 2014
Institution Name: Thiruvalluvar University
Degree Title: B.Sc. in Biotechnology
Year of Completion: 2012
Institution Name: Annamalai University
Degree Title: Ph.D. in Biotechnology
Specialization: Oral Cancer Research
Thesis Title: Protective Approach of Aescin on DMBA-Induced Experimental Oral Carcinogenesis
Year of Completion: 2022
Institution Name: Bharathidasan University
Degree Title: M.Sc. in Biotechnology
Year of Completion: 2014
Institution Name: Thiruvalluvar University
Degree Title: B.Sc. in Biotechnology
Year of Completion: 2012
Certifications
Fellowship Awarded:
Name: UGC-RGNF Fellowship (Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship)
Awarded By: Government of India (University Grants Commission – UGC)
Purpose: Doctoral Research (Ph.D.)
Name: UGC-RGNF Fellowship (Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship)
Awarded By: Government of India (University Grants Commission – UGC)
Purpose: Doctoral Research (Ph.D.)
Certifications:
Title: UGC-RGNF Fellowship (Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship)
Issued By: Government of India
Issue Period: During Ph.D. (2016–2022)
Title: UGC-RGNF Fellowship (Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship)
Issued By: Government of India
Issue Period: During Ph.D. (2016–2022)
Publication Summary
Dr. Hemavardhini has 5 peer-reviewed publications, including articles in high-impact journals and conference abstracts presented at AACR Annual Meetings. Her research focuses on oral carcinogenesis, apoptosis, EGFR-mediated inflammation, Notch signaling, and therapeutic potential of Aescin and Vincamine.
Selected Publications:
1. Title: Gramine Attenuates EGFR-Mediated Inflammation and Cell Proliferation in Oral Carcinogenesis via Regulation of NF-κB and STAT3 Signaling
Journal: Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy
Year: 2018
2. Title: Vincamine Reduces Cell Viability of KB and Hep-2 Cancer Cells Through Its Apoptotic Potential
Journal: Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research
Year: 2022
3. Title: Anti-Proliferative Activity of Aescin on Human Oral Carcinoma and Laryngeal Carcinoma Cells via Cell Sensitivity Assays
Journal: Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology
Year: 2021
4. Title: Apoptosis and Anti-Proliferative Nature of Aescin on DMBA-Induced Hamster Buccal Pouch Carcinogenesis via Downregulating Notch Signaling
Conference: AACR Annual Meeting II
Year: 2020
5. Title: Aescin Induces Apoptosis and Oxidative Damage in Human Oral and Laryngeal Cancer Cells via Notch Signaling
Conference: AACR Annual Meeting II
Year: 2020
1. Title: Gramine Attenuates EGFR-Mediated Inflammation and Cell Proliferation in Oral Carcinogenesis via Regulation of NF-κB and STAT3 Signaling
Journal: Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy
Year: 2018
2. Title: Vincamine Reduces Cell Viability of KB and Hep-2 Cancer Cells Through Its Apoptotic Potential
Journal: Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research
Year: 2022
3. Title: Anti-Proliferative Activity of Aescin on Human Oral Carcinoma and Laryngeal Carcinoma Cells via Cell Sensitivity Assays
Journal: Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology
Year: 2021
4. Title: Apoptosis and Anti-Proliferative Nature of Aescin on DMBA-Induced Hamster Buccal Pouch Carcinogenesis via Downregulating Notch Signaling
Conference: AACR Annual Meeting II
Year: 2020
5. Title: Aescin Induces Apoptosis and Oxidative Damage in Human Oral and Laryngeal Cancer Cells via Notch Signaling
Conference: AACR Annual Meeting II
Year: 2020