B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D (Biotechnology)

• Translational Research in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Special focus on Diabetes, Obesity, micronutrient deficiencies (Vitamin B12, iron), and Diabetic Retinopathy
• Nutritional Biochemistry and Functional Foods
• Gut Microbiota Modulation in Metabolic and Retinal Disorders
• Diet Composition and Nutrient Loss Analysis in Cooking Practices
• Advanced Bioanalytical Techniques (HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC)
• Electroretinogram (ERG) and Molecular Biology Techniques
• Development and Validation of Nutraceuticals
• Coordinating Multi-centric Projects (ICMR-DABS/SAMPADA)
• Integrative Nutrition and Ayurveda-based Therapies
• Departmental Vision Building & Curriculum Development

• Memberships:

  • Life Member – Nutrition Society of India (NSI)

  Training Attended:

  • Workshop on Basic Molecular Biology Techniques, ICMR-NICPR, Noida (2023)
  • Animal Cell Culture Training, Sri Raghavendra Biotechnologies Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore (2010)
  • GLP & Animal Ethics Workshop, STOX-2009, ICMR-NIN, Hyderabad
  • Cytogenetics Observership, Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai (2007)
  • Electron Microscopy Observership, Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai (2007)
  • Hands-on HPLC, GC, HPTLC & UV Training, Astha giri Herbal Analytical Centre, Chennai
  • Mass Spectrometry Workshop, IIChMS, Chennai (2015)
  • Training on Biomedical Nanobiotech & Toxicology, Acharya Nagarjuna University
  • CPR & First Aid Certification, Henry Harvin Healthcare Academy (2023)

• Savitikadi P, Dash L, Angadi KK, Reddy GB, Reddy VS. Systemically administered mini α-crystallin peptide delays cataract progression in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta Gen Subj. 2025 Jun;1869(7):130814. doi: 10.1016/j.bbagen.2025.130814. Epub 2025 Apr 26. PMID: 40294808.F-4.11
• Suryavanshi U, Angadi KK, Reddy VS, Reddy GB. Neuroprotective role of vitamin B12 in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Chem Biol Interact. 2023;387:110823.F-5.19
• Banerjee P, Reddy GB, Panda H, Angadi KK, Reddy T. Diets, lifestyles and metabolic risk factors among corporate information technology (IT) employees in South India. Nutrients. 2023;15(15):3404.F-5.71
• Shalem Raj Padakandla , Taraprasad DasID , Gumpili Sai Prashanthi , Kiran Kumar Angadi , S. Sreenivasa Reddy , G. Bhanuprakash Reddy , Sisinthy Shivaji. Gut mycobiome dysbiosis in rats showing retinal changes indicative of diabetic retinopathy. PLOS ONE | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0267080 April 19, 2022.F-3.72
• Shalem Raj Padakandla, Taraprasad Das, Gumpili Sai Prashanthi, Kiran Kumar Angadi, S. Sreenivasa Reddy, G. Bhanuprakash Reddy, and Sisinthy Shivaji. Dysbiosis in the Gut Microbiome in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes Rats and Follow-Up During Retinal Changes. IOVS | August 2021 | Vol. 62 | No. 10 | Article 31 | 2.F-4.799

Book:

• Angadi KK, Praveen G, Ammani K. Pharmacological and In-silico Analysis of Nymphaea Pubescens Leaves. LAP LAMBERT, 2021. ISBN: 978-620-3-20165-9.

Book Chapters:

1. Angadi KK, Pullaiah T, et al. Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Medicinal Plants, Vol. 2. 2023. ISBN: 9781003334873.
2. Angadi KK, Pullaiah T, et al. Biomolecules and Pharmacology of Medicinal Plants, Vol. 2. 2023. ISBN: 978-1-77491-076-4.

1. Editor, Microfocus (Newsletter of Vidarbha Association of Medical Microbiologists) for the year 2025-26
2. Co-Editor, Microfocus (Newsletter of Vidarbha Association of Medical Microbiologists) for the year 2023-24

Honors & Awards:

• Acharya Nagarjuna University Research Fellowship (2011)
• Presenter at Inbix'22, Vignan University – International Conference

Research Projects (as Co-PI):

1. Gut Microbiota and Diabetic Retinopathy with FMT Intervention – SERB
2. Polyherbal Extract for Hyperglycemia Management – ICMR-NIN
3. Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Retinal Changes in Diabetes – DBT
4. Polyspice Functional Food for Diabetes – MoFPI

Workshops/Trainings Conducted:

• Sessions on HPLC, LC-MS/MS Techniques, and Metabolomics at ICMR and academic institutions
• Faculty for Molecular Biology Hands-on Workshops
• Internal trainer for Nutritional Survey Methodologies at NIN