Rubia Mondal

Assistant Professor

B.Sc. in Physiology (Honours), University of Calcutta,

M.Sc. in Human Physiology, Presidency University,

PhD in Physiology, University of Calcutta

My academic career began at Presidency University, where I completed my M.Sc. in Human Physiology with distinction before pursuing my doctoral research at the University of Calcutta. My PhD work, awarded in 2024, focused on reproductive toxicology, specifically investigating the protective roles of alpha-tocopherol and ascorbic acid against arsenic-mediated disorders in mammalian models. During this period, I also served as a Research Fellow (JRF/SRF) at Presidency University, managing projects funded by WBDSTBT and honing my expertise in molecular dissection and histopathology.
Following my doctoral studies, I joined the Department of Physiology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Kalyani, as a Senior Demonstrator from 2024 to 2026. In this role, I was responsible for establishing the Molecular and Cellular Physiology Laboratory and lead procurement for advanced analytical instrumentation. My tenure at AIIMS allowed me to bridge the gap between basic science and clinical application, where I managed diverse projects ranging from the Hepcidin-HIF axis in anaemia (DHR-funded) to POMC pathway deciphering in "obese" individuals, followed by neurocognitive EEG analysis and pulmonary function modelling.
In March 2026, I returned to my alma mater as an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Health Sciences. My current research trajectory is defined by a multi-omic approach, utilizing LC-MS-driven metabolomics and genomic analysis to address high-burden health challenges in the Indian context. I am currently a Co-PI on several extramural projects, including an investigation into POMC pathway biomarkers in obesity funded by the Endocrine Society of Bengal and a Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India, funded project exploring NAFLD-associated bowel nososdes.
With over a decade of experience in research and teaching, I have published in high-impact journals, including Chemosphere and Toxicology Research. Beyond the laboratory, I am a life member of the Physiological Society of India and the Indian Science Congress Association. I am deeply committed to a student-centric pedagogy that prepares the next generation of researchers to translate rigorous benchside data into meaningful clinical insights.

Research:

1. The Hepcidin-HIF Axis: A Comparative Analysis of Metabolic Remodeling in Iron Deficiency Anemia and Iron-Refractory Iron Deficiency Anemia in Reproductive-age Women in Kalyani, West Bengal’. Multidisciplinary Research Unit, DHR, Govt. of India 

2. Exploring bowel nosodes: from preparation to therapeutic applications. Central Council For Research In Homeopathy, Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India 

3. Association between POMC pathway biomarkers with body fat percentage in Obese Individuals: An observational study, Endocrine Society of Bengal 

4. Statistical Modeling of Pulmonary Function Tests to Derive Normative and Disease-Specific Reference Values, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani 

5. Study of neurocognitive functions in healthy volunteers through EEG analysis by using Montreal Cognitive Assesment (MoCA)- A cross-sectional study, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani 

Medical & Postgraduate Instruction (2024 – 2026)

• Conducted theory and practical modules for MBBS and MD (Physiology) students.
• Conducted theory and practical classes for B.Sc. Nursing and Allied Health Sciences (Paramedical) undergraduates.
• Served as Examination In-charge and Invigilator for University-level UG and PG medical examinations.

My newly established laboratory at the Institute of Health Sciences will be dedicated to pioneering a transdisciplinary ‘bench-to-bedside’ approach to decode the molecular architecture of high-burden metabolic and environmental disorders. I am currently building a research environment where rigorous clinical modelling meets advanced molecular techniques to translate complex biological data ranging from TMPRSS6 genetic polymorphisms and the Hepcidin-HIF axis in Anaemia to POMC pathway biomarkers in Obesity, into predictive clinical insights. Our scientific mission utilizes a robust array of diagnostic modalities, including LC-MS-driven metabolomics, electrophysiological assessments for Diabetic Neuropathy and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (integrating median-ulnar F-wave latencies), and neurocognitive EEG analysis. Building upon my doctoral foundation in reproductive toxicology, a core pillar of the lab remains the investigation of Arsenic toxicity at the human population level, aimed at mitigating systemic health crises prevalent in the Indian landscape. I am actively seeking motivated PhD candidates and collaborators who are passionate about bridging the gap between fundamental Physiological research and real-world therapeutic applications.

1. Life member, The Physiological Society of India (PSI-LM932)
2. Life member, The Indian Science Congress Association (L36648)
 

Peer-Reviewed Research Articles
1. Mondal, R., Mishra, R., Maity, J., Chanda, P., Das, S., Dey, M., Ghoshal, S., Ghosh, T., & Mukhopadhyay, P. K. (2026). The blood toll of arsenic: addressing hematological disorders and future directions. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 13, 1553–1568.
DOI: 10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20260421

2. Mondal, R. (2025). Re-defining the immune peace: The enduring legacy of three physiologists in peripheral immune tolerance—NOBEL PRIZE 2025 IN PHYSIOLOGY OR MEDICINE. Indian Journal of Physiology and Allied Sciences, 77(4), 62-66.
DOI: 10.55184/ijpas.v77i04.585

3. Nasrin, A., Shaikh, S., Bansal, C., Chakraborty, A., Mondal, R., Munshi, B. D., Shinde, M. A., & Ghosh, T. (2025). Assessing the predictive values of sural/radial amplitude ratio and dorsal sural/radial amplitude ratio in peripheral neuropathy of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice.
DOI: 10.25259/JNRP_124_2025

4. Shaikh, A. N. S., Shinde, M. A., Bansal, C., Chakraborty, A., Mondal, R., Ferdous, S., & Ghosh, T. (2025). Enhancing diagnostic accuracy in carpal tunnel syndrome: integrating the median-ulnar F-wave latency differentials with symptom severity score and katz hand diagram. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 14(9), 3792-3798.
DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_642_25

5. Chakraborty, A., Ghoshal, S., Ferdous, S., Nasrin, S. A., Mondal, R., & Ghosh, T. (2025). Interaction of Body Mass Index and Sex on Pulmonary Function Tests among patients with Chronic Obstructive Respiratory Disease: An Observational study from a Tertiary Centre in India. International Journal of Kinanthropometry, 5(1), 140-153.
DOI: 10.34256/ijk25114

6. Mondal, R., Majumdar, A., Sarkar, S., Goswami, C., Joardar, M., Das, A., Mukhopadhyay, P. K., & Roychowdhury, T. (2024). An extensive review of arsenic dynamics and its distribution in soil-aqueous-rice plant systems in south and Southeast Asia with bibliographic and meta-data analysis. Chemosphere, 352, 141460.
DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141460

7. Mondal, R., Pal, P., Biswas, S., Chattopadhyay, A., Bandyopadhyay, A., Mukhopadhyay, A., & Mukhopadhyay, P. K. (2023). Attenuation of sodium arsenite mediated ovarian DNA damage, follicular atresia, and oxidative injury by combined application of vitamin E and C in post pubertal Wistar rats. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 396, 2701–2720.
DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02498-w

8. Biswas, S., Pal, P., Mondal, R., & Mukhopadhyay, P. K. (2023). Casein and pea enriched high-protein diet attenuates arsenic provoked apoptosis in testicles of adult rats. Toxicology Research, 12(4), 551-563.
DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfad043

9. Mondal, R., Mukhopadhyay, A., Chattopadhyay, A., Bandyopadhyay, A., & Mukhopadhyay, P. K. (2022). Ovarian follicular atresia and uterine toxicity after sub chronic oral exposure of post pubertal rats to sodium arsenite. Comparative Clinical Pathology, 31, 597-612.
DOI: 10.1007/s00580-022-03358-w

10. Mondal, R., Biswas, S., Chatterjee, A., Mishra, R., Mukhopadhyay, A., Bhadra, R. K., & Mukhopadhyay, P. K. (2016). Protection against arsenic-induced hematological and hepatic anomalies by supplementation of vitamin C and vitamin E in adult male rats. Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology, 27(6), 643-652.
DOI: 10.1515/jbcpp-2015-0105

Book Chapters:

1. Pal, P., Biswas, S., Mondal, R., & Mukhopadhyay, P. K. (2023). Fluoride and Arsenic Mediated Oxidative Damage Causing Disorders in the Reproductive System. In: The Role of Reactive Oxygen Species in Health and Disease (pp. 365-407). Nova Science Publishers.
 

2. Mukhopadhyay, A., Mondal, R., Biswas, S., & Mukhopadhyay, P. K. (2017). Arsenic-Mediated Female Reproductive Disorders and its Possible Protection. In: Molecular Physiological and Nutritional Responses During Pathophysiological Alteration of Cell Function (pp. 9-21). Aaheli Publishers, Kolkata.