DR VAISHALI RAI M

• Chair, NAAC Cell
• President, Institutions Innovation Council
• Assistant Professor Stage II and HOD, Microbiology, School of Life Sciences
• Coordinator, Higher Education (Within India)
• Internship Cell Coordinator, UG Biological Scienes
• Class Guide 
• Sahaaya Mentor 

• HOD, Dept of Microbiology (June 2023 till date )
• Assistant Professor stage II ( June 2018 till date)
• Guest faculty, P.G. Department of Microbiology, Mangalagangothri, Mangalore University, Konaje (Aug 2016-April 2018). 
• Research Fellow, Department of Biochemistry, Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya University, Mangalore (September 2011-August 2016).
• Lecturer, Department of Biology, St. Aloysius P.U. College, Mangalore (Apr 2011- Sep 2011).
• Lecturer for Microbiology in Vikas college, Mangalore (Jun 2007-Sep 2010).
• Clinical Research Coordinator in Mallikatta Neuro Research Centre, Mangalore (Nov 2007-Dec 2008).

Investigations related to the

• 🎨 Bacterial pigments, and their applications: exploring microbial pigments for various applications.
•  ♻ Environmental and Biodegradation Studies: assessing microbial roles in sustainable solutions.
• 🧫Therapeutic potential of antimicrobial & anti-cancer agents: exploring novel agents & Cell culture studies.
• 🌱 Microbial Diversity and its implications: microbial ecosystems and their applications.
• 🌿 Studies on Phytochemicals & natural products: Characterizing plant based bioactive compounds.
  

• Poojary B, Kumar V, Arunodaya HS, Chandra S, Ramu R, Patil SM, Baliga A, Rai VM, Vishwanatha U, Vishwanatha P, Shenoy SM. Potential Fluorinated Anti‐MRSA thiazolidinone derivatives with antibacterial, antitubercular activity, and molecular docking studies. Chemistry & biodiversity. 2021; Dec 20. https://doi.org/10.1002/cbdv.202100532
• Kumar V, Rai VM, Udupi V, Shivalingegowda N, Pai VR, Krishnappagowda LN, Poojary B. Synthesis, crystal structure, anticancer and molecular docking studies of quinolinone-thiazolidinone hybrid molecules. Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society. 2021; 8:1-6.
• N Purushotham, B Poojary, V Rai, SP Vasantha. A preliminary study on quinazolinyl amino benzoyl monopeptide esters as effective Gram-positive bacteriostatic agents. Future Medicinal Chemistry. 2019; 11(5):407-422.
• A Sunil Kumar, Jyothi Kudva, BR Bharath, Vaishali M Rai, S Madan Kumar, Vasantha Kumar, Shyama Prasad Sajankila. Synthesis, Characterization, Molecular Docking Studies and Biological Evaluation of Some Conjugated Quinazoline‐Sulfonamide Scaffold. Chemistry Select. 2018; 3(48):13586-13595.
• Vaishali Rai M, Vinitha Ramanath Pai, Duwal SR. Triterpenoids with Cytotoxic Potential from the Leaves of Tridax procumbens L. International Journal of Phytomedicine. 2017; 9(4):597-604.
• Vaishali Rai M, Vinitha Ramanath Pai, Kevin S, Pratapchandra Kedilaya H. In vitro evaluation of cytotoxic effects of Erythrina variegata L. on breast cancer cell lines. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research. 2017; 10(7):305-310.
• Shruthi N, Poojary B, Kumar V, Hussain MM, Rai VM, Pai VR, Bhat M, Revannasiddappa BC. Novel benzimidazole–oxadiazole hybrid molecules as promising antimicrobial agents. RSC Advances. 2016; 6(10):8303-8316. (IF: 3.84)
• Rai V, Pai VR, Kedilaya P. A preliminary evaluation of the anticancer and antioxidant potential of two traditional medicinal plants from Lamiaceae- Pogostemon heyneanus and Plectranthus amboinicus. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science 2016; 6(8):73-78.
• Kumar Vasantha, Guru Basavarajaswamy, Vaishali Rai M, Poojary Boja, Vinitha R Pai, Shruthi N, Mahima Bhat. Rapid ‘one-Pot’ Synthesis of a novel benzimidazole-5-carboxylate and its hydrazone derivatives as potential anti- inflammatory and antimicrobial agents. Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters 2015; 25(7):1420-1426.
• Vaishali Rai M, Vinitha R. Pai, HP Kedilaya, T. Vijayakumar. Salivary Tumor Markers - A Review. International Journal of  Pharmaceutical, Chemical, and  Biological Sciences. IJPCBS 2013; 3(3):510-520.
• Vaishali Rai M, Vinitha Ramanath Pai, Pratapchandra Kedilaya H, Smitha Hegde. Preliminary Phytochemical Screening of Members of Lamiaceae Family: Leucas linifolia, Coleus aromaticus, and Pogostemon patchouli. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research. 2013; 21(1):131-137.

Ian Castelino, Vaishali Rai M, S Harsha Paul. Isolation and Identification of Pigmented Bacteria from Spoilt Curd. Proceedings of the National Conference Collaborating across Disciplines through Interdisciplinary Research. 2023; 54-63.ISBN -978-81-963171-0-2.

Akhilesh T Shetty, Divya N Shetty, Joseline Neetha DSouza, Vaishali Rai M. Green approach to the synthesis of doped cerium oxide nanoparticles from Tectona grandis seed extract for the application in dye degradation and biological studies. Presented at the International Conference on Environment Sustainability: Harmony with Nature, held on 6^th April 2024.

Ajitha, Jyothi N Rao, Richard A Gonsalves, Vaishali Rai, Chandrashekhara Shetty T, Synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic degradation studies of ZnO-WO₃ nanoparticles presented at International Conference on Transformative Chemistry for a Sustainable Future held on March 15^th, 2024.

Pratham Rao T, Umang Pravinbhai Patel, Vaishali Rai M*, Exploring Cross Infectivity: Evaluating the Potential of Coliphages to target Pseudomonas sp. and Klebsiella sp. Presented at 4^th International Conference on Bacteriophage Research & Antimicrobial Resistance held from 28^th to 30^th September 2023, organized by Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras, Tamilnadu, India.

Ian Castelino, Vaishali Rai M, S Harsha Paul. Isolation and Identification of Pigmented Bacteria from Spoilt Curd. A National conference on “Collaborating across Disciplines through Interdisciplinary Research” held on 19^th April 2023, organized by the Research and Development Cell, St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru in association with UGC-STRIDE.

Grenisha Dsouza, Ian Castelino, Vaishali Rai M, S Harsha Paul. Formulation of Media using Musa paradisiaca. A National conference on “Collaborating across Disciplines through Interdisciplinary Research” held on 19^th April 2023, organized by the Research and Development Cell St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru in association with UGC-STRIDE.

Manish Antony Pinto, Jyothsna, Vaishali Rai M, S Harsha Paul. In vitro study on the antagonistic activity of Lactobacilli sp. A National conference on “Collaborating across Disciplines through Interdisciplinary Research” held on 19^th April 2023, organized by the Research and Development Cell St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru in association with UGC-STRIDE.

Pratham Rao T, Umang Pravinbhai Patel, Vaishali Rai M, S Harsha Paul. Cross infectivity capability of Coliphage on Pseudomonas sp. And Klebsiella sp. A National conference on “Collaborating across Disciplines through Interdisciplinary Research” held on 19^th April 2023, organized by the Research and Development Cell St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru in association with UGC-STRIDE.

Vaishali Rai M, Elsatta Sebastian, Vinitha Ramanath Pai. Methanol Leaf Extracts of Caesalpinia pulcherrima - a Potential Source of Anticancer Lead Molecule?? RAMSEICON (Recent Advances in Medical Sciences International E-Conference) 2021 Organised by Dept. of Physiology, Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be) University, Deralakatte, held from 30^th June to 3^rd July 2021.

Prajakta MJ, Sharath Chandra K, and Vaishali Rai M, Evaluation of in vitro Antibacterial activity of Thermophiles from a Sulfur Spring in the Western Ghat forests of DK, Karnataka, India, Current Trends in Drug Discovery, Design and Development, One Day National Conference held by Dept. of Biotechnology, Alvas College in Association with KSPCB, Mangalore, 23^rd February 2017.

Soumya S, Sharath Chandra K, and Vaishali Rai M, Evaluation of Antimicrobial Potential of Kasargod Dwarf Cattle Urine – An in vitro study, Current Trends in Drug Discovery, Design and Development, One Day National Conference held by Dept. of Biotechnology, Alvas College in Association with KSPCB, Mangalore, 23^rd February 2017.

Vaishali Rai. M, Vinitha R Pai, and HP Kedilaya, In vitro screening for Antioxidant and anticancer potential in leaf extracts of Caesalpinia pulcherrima, 43^rd Annual National Conference of Clinical Biochemists of India (ACBICON), KMC, Mangalore, December 2016.

Vaishali Rai. M, Vinitha R Pai, and HP Kedilaya, Antioxidant potential in the leaves of Coleus amboinicus, SOBC and UGC sponsored National seminar on “Natural vs Synthetic Drugs” conducted at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, September 2014.

Vaishali Rai. M, Vinitha R Pai, and HP Kedilaya, In vitro screening for anticancer potential in leaf extracts of Tabernaemontana divaricata L., 34^th Annual conference of IABMS and National symposium on “Role of Natural Resources in Health Care” conducted at University of Madras, Chennai, December 2013.

Vaishali Rai. M, Vinitha R Pai, and HP Kedilaya, In vitro screening for anticancer potential in leaf extracts of Tridax procumbens L., Chemivivanta [React to Life], held at KMC, Mangalore, September 2013.

·  “Isolation and characterization of pigment-producing bacteria- an in vitro study" funded by VGST (Rs. 5 Lakhs) under the RGS-F scheme (2019-2021).

• Recognised as Research Guide under St Aloysius Deemed to be University (2024). 
• Recognition in Appreciation, St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru: Staff of the Month September 2022.
• Qualified KSET for lectureship conducted by KSET, University of Mysore in the  year 2014.
• YU-JRF (Yenepoya University Junior Research Fellow) fellowship in the year 2011.

·       Chairperson, Academic Advisory Committee, Dept of Microbiology, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University)

·       Member of BOS, School of Life Sciences, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University)

·       Member of BOE, NUCSER, Nitte (Deemed to be University) Paneer Campus.

·       Member of BOS and BOE, St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru.

·       Member of BOS, Alvas College (Autonomous), Moodbidri, Mangaluru.

·       Life Member of the Mycological Society of India.

• POSH Training session for the teaching staff at St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), held on 21st October 2024, organized by the Department of Human Resources in collaboration with the ICC Cell.
• Two days FDP held on 27 & 28 June 2024 organised by the HR Department of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) 
• NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme (MMC-049-2024-MAY-A-00509) under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Organized by the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), University of Calicut from 06.05.2024 to 15.05.2024.
•  Workshop for Class guides-Art of Self Care held on 15^th November 2023
•   “AI-Enabled Technology, Machine Learning, and Generative Artificial Intelligence” organized by LIBA, Chennai from 6^th to 8^th July 2023.
• AIACHE FDP on 21st January 2022
• Workshop on Outcome Based Education organised by St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore in association with IPSR solutions held from 22/06/2020 to 26/06/2020.

 “Anveshan 2024, Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future” organized by the School of Physical and Life Sciences, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) on 30^th August 2024.

National conference “Eco Economics: Integrating Ecology and Economy for a Greener Tomorrow” organized by the School of Life Sciences, Arts and Humanities on 13^th August 2024.

Special Lecture on “Disease Detectives: How to save the world from future outbreaks” organized by School of Life Sciences, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) in association with Flinders University, Australia on 10^th July 2024.

Entrepreneurship Awareness programme organized by MSME Branch Mangaluru & St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru on 20^th September 2023.

International Conference on “Enzybridge 2k24: Bridging Enzymes and Industry for a Sustainable Future” on 14^th March 2023.

 RISHII National Dissemination Event, held at St Aloysius College (Autonomous) on 4^th December 2023.

Technological Uses of Fungi - Some modern approaches, National level conference organised by the Mycological Society of India, Mumbai Unit on 11th May 2020