Kameswara Badri, Ph.D. Kameswara Badri, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Pharmacology & Toxicology Cardiovascular Research Institute kbadri@msm.edu (404) 756-5025 Research Wing 206 GRADUATE:

Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, India

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry



Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, India

Degree: Master of Science in Biochemistry





UNDERGRADUATE:

ASCP

Degree:  Bachelor of Medicine Molecular Mechanisms of Adipogenesis versus smooth muscle myogenesis and associated disorders



Health disparities



Drug discovery Adipogenesis & Obesity

Marella, S., Maddirela, M.D., Kumar, E.G.T.V., Tilak, T.K., Badri, K.R.*, Chippada, A. 2016. Mcy protein, a potential anti-diabetic agent: Evaluation of carbohydrate metabolic enzymes and antioxidant status. Int J Biological Macromolecules. 86, 481-488 (*Co-corresponding senior author).



Marella, S., Maddirela, D.R., Badri, K.R.*, Kumar, M.V.J., Chippada, A. 2015. Antihyperglycemic and biochemical activities of Mcy protein in Streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry. 35, 1326 – 1334. (* Co-corresponding senior author).



Badri, K.R., Kach, J., Aramgam, S., Sandbo, N.K., Schuger, L. 2013. P311, A new key player in the pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.187: A5602. (Corresponding senior author).



Badri, K.R.*, Yue, M.*, Carretero, O., Aramgam, S., Cao, J., Sharkady, S., Kim, G, Taylor, G., Byron, K., Schuger, L. 2013. Blood pressure homeostasis is maintained by a P311-TGF-β axis. Journal of Clinical Investigation. 123 (10) 4502-4512. (Equal Contribution).



Badri, K.R., Gao, L., Hyjek, E., Schuger, N., Schuger, L., Qin, W., Chekaluk, Y., Kwiatkowski, D., Zhe, X. 2013. Exonic mutations of TSC2/TSC1 are common but not seen in all sporadic pulmonary Lymphagioleiomyomatosis (LAM). American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 187, 663-665.



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Recognized for Outstanding Service to SSU‐COST Regional Science and Engineering Fair (2012‐2015), Feb, 2016.



Received Outstanding Contribution Award – Student Educational Enrichment Program, Georgia Regents University, 2014.



Twice represented American Thoracic Society and attended Hill Day at Washington DC to advocate for more funding for NIH, VA and prevention of TB, March 2013 and 2014.



Elected as Secretary for ASIOA, Inc (2014‐2016).



Received Talented Scientist Award, International Conference on Medicinal Plants and Herbal Products, Rockville, MD, 2012.



Received Sudhir Gupta Young Scientist Award 2011, ASIOA Inc, Washington DC.



Received Dalsemer Research Award from American Lung Association, 2011.