Submitted Ph.D. thesis to University of Mysore under the guidance of Prof. K
RamachandraKini.Andhave6yearsofresearchexperienceinmolecularbiologyand basic
bioinformatics areas.

Ph.D.Title:“Cloning and Expression of gene(s)associated with secondary metabolite
production from medicinal plants and their endophytes”
Objectives:
1. Whole genome sequencing of selected endophytic fungi isolated
from medicinal plants.
2. Genomeminingandidentificationofgenesencodingkeyenzymesinvolvedin
secondary metabolite pathways.
3. Cloning and expression of selected genes encoding enzymes of secondary
metabolite pathway.

Conferences:
Haveattendedthe62ndAnnualInternationalConferenceofAssociationofMicrobiologists of
India (AMI) held at Vijnana bhavana, Manasagangothri, University of Mysore.
Publications:
 Shenoy Priyanka N, Bhaskar Sneha, Manu M, Likitha M.P, Geetha N, Shailasree
S and Kini K R. 2023. Genome Mining and AntiSMASH Analysis of an
Endophytic Talaromyces sp. Reveal Biosynthetic Pathway Gene Clusters for
Novel Bioactive Compounds. Journal of Applied Biology and Biotechnology
(Accepted)
 Shenoy Priyanka N, BhaskarSneha,ShailasreeS and KiniKR.2023.Cloning and
Expression of a Gene Encoding Phospho mevalonate Kinase from an Endophytic
Talaromyces species. International Journal Life Sciences (Accepted).
 Sharon J, Priyanka Shenoy N, Bhaskar Sneha, Shailasree S* and Kini K R(2021)
Buchanania lanzan fungal endophyte Penicillum sp. Therapeutic properties
attributed to lapachol in its extract. International Journal of pharmaceutical

Priyanka Shenoy N
Assistant Professor and Head of the
Department
Department of Biotechnology
Email:priyanka.fgc@mahajana.
edu.in
Mb No: +91-9916368196, 8816654116

sciences and drug research 11:220-234.
 Kavyashree Doreswamy, Priyanka Shenoy N, Bhaskar Sneha, Shailasree S* and
Kini K R(2022) Woodfordia fructicosa (linn) Kurz’s fungal endophyte Mucor
souzae’s secondary metabolites,kaempferol and quercetin bestow biological
activities. Journal of Applied Biology and Biotechnology

Awards:
Have received AMI-Dr. Rana Memorial Best Poster Award entitled “Genome
Mining and AntiSMASH analysis of an Endophytic Talaromyces sp. Reveal
Biosynthetic Pathway Gene Clusters for Novel Bioactive Compound” presented
during 62nd Annual Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India held from
21-23 September, 2022 for poster presentation.
Experience:
Served as guest faculty for both post graduation and graduation from 2013-2016(mid)in
Yuvaraja’s Science college, Mysore.

Worked as a IOE project fellow for 3years from 2020-2023in Institution of Excellence,
University of Mysore.
Workshops and Symposium:
 Had participated in UOM-JSSAHER and DST-STUTI training programme on
Advanced equipment handling and applications in Molecular Biology.
 Attended National symposium on “Trends in drug discovery” held at UOM.

Technical Skills:
Molecular techniques: Nucleic acid extraction, PCR, Agarose gel electrophoresis,
Primer Designing, Cloning, Plasmid isolation and Protein expression, Paper
chromatography, SDS-PAGE, TLC.
Basic bioinformatics techniques: AntiSMASH, WGS analysis, BLAST, Multialign,
SRA submission, Biosynthetic cluster analysis, ORF finder, primer design with
restriction sites.
Microbiology techniques: Endophyte isolation and DNA extraction from both fungal
and plant source, maintenance of fungal and bacterial culture, serial dilution, pure culture
isolation. Plating.
Basics of Plant tissue culture, Bioinformatics &Animal cell culture.
Basic Computer skill: Basics of Bioinformatics/MS Excel/Word/Power point
Area of Interest:
 Research and Development
 Molecular biology
 Drug discovery

Personal skill sets:
 Highly motivated, who performs confidently and effectively under pressure.
 Punctual and Time manager.
 Enthusiastic learner who quickly grasps new concepts and technical skills.