Speaker profile
Dr. Swati Saxena
Biochemist & Cancer Researcher
PhD in Biochemistry | Cancer Biologist & Natural Product Researcher, Independent Research Consultant - Pharmaceutical Drug Consultant & Regulatory Affairs
- Sessions with us
- 1
- Learners taught
- 55
- Experience
- 5+ yrs
About
Dr. Swati Saxena is a biochemist and cancer researcher with multidisciplinary expertise in cancer biology, molecular biology, medicinal plant research, phytochemistry, and natural-product drug discovery. She completed her PhD in Biochemistry at Integral University, investigating the antiproliferative potential of Datura species metabolites against human cancer cell lines.
Her research includes investigations into plant-derived compounds, cytotoxicity, apoptosis, and the therapeutic potential of medicinal plants. She has published peer-reviewed research articles, contributed to scientific book chapters, and presented her findings at national and international conferences. Alongside her research background, she brings pharmaceutical industry experience in drug profiling, analytical chemistry, quality validation, and regulatory documentation. She has also mentored more than 50 undergraduate and postgraduate students and conducted workshops in cancer biology, molecular biology, microbiology, and plant biochemistry.
Experience
- Regulatory Affairs & Research AssociateUronic Drugs Formulators Pvt. Ltd. (2023–2026): Conducts drug-constituent analysis and scientific literature reviews, supports formulation development, and contributes to regulatory dossiers and documentation.
- Analytical ChemistMorepen (2020–2021): Supported quality-assurance validation, stability-related activities, and BPCR documentation in a pharmaceutical setting.
- Junior Research BiologistPatanjali Research Institute (2019–2020): Performed research-related analysis of A1 and A2 genes in bovine blood samples.
- InternAncient DNA Laboratory, Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (2018): Worked on a project involving mitochondrial DNA sequences and stable-isotope analysis.
- Summer TraineeCentral Drug Research Institute (2017): Received training in DNA isolation procedures.
- Teaching ExperienceDream India School (2016–2017): Taught Biology, Chemistry, and English.
Areas of expertise
- Cancer biology and cancer cell research
- Natural-product drug discovery
- Medicinal plant research and phytochemistry
- Molecular biology and cell biology
- Antiproliferative and cytotoxicity research
- Apoptosis and oxidative-stress signalling
- Bioactive-compound characterization
- Cancer cell culture and laboratory assays
- Analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS and LC-MS
- Pharmaceutical drug profiling and formulation research
- Quality validation and regulatory documentation
- Scientific writing, research communication and student mentoring
Highlights & awards
- First Prize: Oral presentation on bioactive compounds and antibacterial efficacy of Datura against multidrug-resistant bacteria at the International Conference on Food Components & Emerging Technologies for Sustainability.
- Third Prize: Oral presentation titled “Unleashing Nature’s Power: Antiproliferative Effects of Datura stramonium Against Lung Cancer (A549)” at the TISECON International Conference.
- Second Prize: Poster presentation on bioactive constituents of Indian Datura stramonium at the TIFT-2022 Indo-Uzbek Meet.
- Second Prize: Oral presentation on phytochemical analysis and antibacterial properties of Datura stramonium at the First International Conference of ACIB.
- Invited Speaker: International Forum “Women in STEM 2024.”
- Research Publications: Published peer-reviewed articles on Datura phytochemistry, potential anticancer activity against non-small cell lung carcinoma cells, and reactive oxygen species-dependent apoptosis and cytotoxicity in prostate cancer cells.
- Research Mentoring: Mentored more than 50 undergraduate and postgraduate students in research and academic activities.
- Research Grant: Received project support through the Integral Information and Research Centre seed-money programme in 2021, as listed in her CV.
Education
- PhD in Biochemistry (2021–2026)Integral University, Lucknow. Doctoral research investigated the antiproliferative potential of metabolites from Datura species against human cancer cell lines. The CV records the degree as awarded.
- M.Sc. Biochemistry (2017–2019)Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Central University, Main Campus.
- B.Sc. in Zoology, Botany and Chemistry (2013–2016)Isabella Thoburn College, University of Lucknow.