PROF. (DR.) GANGA RAO BATTU
Address
Personal details
Quarter5/41,Siripuram Junction
Date of Birth
: 13 January 1959
Sex
: Male
INDIA
Nationality
: Indian
E-mail:
[email protected]
Religion
: Hindu
Ph: +91 891 259 1837 (R)
Caste
: SC (Mala)
Ph: +91 891 2526 143 (O)
Marital Status
: Married
Visakhapatnam - 530 003
Andhra Pradesh
Fax:+91 891 2526 143
Mobile: +91 99850 22001
Education
July –
December
2007
Endeavour Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Govt. of Australia
August 2001
Ph.D.
Centre for Phytochemistry & Pharmacology, Southern Cross University, LISMORE,
Australia.
Department of Physiology & Pharmacology, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G4
0NR, Scotland, UK.
Title of the thesis
“Anti-inflammatory and Phytochemical studies of a Kenyan Traditional Medicinal
Plant, Commiphora kua”
December
1997
Ph.D.
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, VISAKHAPATNAM530 003, India.
Title of the thesis
“Hepatoprotective, Anti-inflammatory and Phytochemical Examination of Some
Folklore Medicinal Plants”.
December
1988
M. Pharm. in Pharmacognosy
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, VISAKHAPATNAM530 003, India.
Research Project
“Phytochemical and Pharmacognostic Evaluation of the Stem Bark of Balanites
roxburghii”.
December
1986
B. Pharm.
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, VISAKHAPATNAM530 003, India.
Skills
Computation
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Familiar with Windows 2003 &, MS Office Excel, Prism Pad Graph,
Minitab, Pubmed, Medline, E-mail and Internet.
Instrumentation
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HPLC, UV Vis and IR Spectrophotometers, NMR Spectroscopy and
other laboratory equipment.
Animal handling
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Gained a Home Office (UK) certificate in experimental animal handling.
Awards and competitive scholarships
DST Travel
Award
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To attend and present a scientific poster in International Pharmaceutical
Federation (FIP), Amsterdam, Netherlands held during 3-8th October 2012.
AP State Best
Teacher
Award
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A.P. State Best Teacher Award (2012) -------- APSCHE
Endeavour
Research
Award
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Endeavour Award for Completion of Post Doctoral Studies in Southern Cross
University, Lismore, Australia, July 2007 to December 2007.
UGC Travel
Award
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To attend and present a scientific poster in FIP’s World Congress of Pharmacy
and Pharmaceutical Sciences held in Sydney Australia during 4 – 9th September
2003.
FIP Travel
Award
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To attend and present a scientific poster in Millennial World Congress of
Pharmaceutical Sciences, San Francisco USA held bet during 16 – 20 April
2000.
Best poster
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Selected by Celsus Inflammation Group Glasgow for a best poster award
presented in Autumn Research Meeting held in Glasgow Royal Infirmary, UK
24 November 1999.
Award
Higher Studies
Abroad
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Secured a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from UK with a National Overseas
Scholarship, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of
India
Ph.D.
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Senior Research Fellowship, University Grants Commission, Government of
India basing on GATE qualification
M. Pharm.
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Junior Research Fellowship, University Grants Commission, Government of
India basing on GATE qualification
Teaching experience
Oct 1988 - Jun 1990
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Lecturer, SCS College of Pharmacy
Harapanahalli-583 131, Karnataka India.
Mar 1994 – Mar 2002
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April 2002 – till date
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Associate Professor, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra
University, Visakhapatnam-530 003, India.
Professor, University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra
University, Visakhapatnam.
(Gulbarga
University),
Administrative Experience
July 2013 – Till date
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Principal, AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University
Jan 2011 – Feb 2014
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Chairman, Board of Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra
University
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Ex-Member, Executive Council of Andhra University
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Ex-Member, Academic Senate of Andhra University
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Warden, AU Engineering Hostels
Member, Board of Studies, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai
Member, Board of Studies, Dhaka University, Bangladesh
Member, Inspection Committee, Pharmacy Council of India
Member, Inspection Committee, All India Council for Technical
Education
Member, Ph.D. evaluation panel of various State Universities
Vice-President, Dalit Empowerment Cell, All India Christian Council
Honorary President, Progressive Organization for Rehabilitation,
Training, Education and Research (PORTER)
Nov 2005 – April 2010
Nov 2005 – April 2010
July 2002 – May 2005
Other memberships
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LearnedAcademic
Memberships
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Indian Society of Pharmacognosy (Life Member)
Indian Pharmaceutical Association (Life Member)
Association of Pharmacy Teachers of India (Life Member)
Inflammation Research Association (Life Member)
British Pharmacological Society
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International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
List of Publications:
1. Urmila GH, Satyanarayana T, Ganga Rao B. Anti-hyperlipidemic activity of methanolic leaf extracts
of three different plants on high cholesterol diet induced hyperlipidemic rats, International Journal
of Preclinical & Pharmaceutical Research. 2014; 5(1): 30-33.
2. Dorababu Neerugatti, Ganga Rao Battu, Ravi Kumar Jangiti, Budda Nageswaraiah, Padmasetty
Jyothi, Simham Sudhakar. Evaluation of Antiinflammatory activity of Phaseolus semierectus (L.)
Seeds, International Journal of Pharmacy & Therapeutics, 5(3), 2014, 153-157.
3. Dorababu Neerugatti, Ganga Rao Battu, Ravi Kumar Jangiti. Anti-inflammatory effect of methanolic
extract of Tamilnadia uliginosa (Retz.) Roots. International Journal of Phytopharmacology, 5(1),
2014, 34-37.
4. Keerthana Diyya, Veda Priya Gummadi, Ganga Rao Battu. Pharmacognosy of Ecbolium viride: A
Review. International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemical Research 2014; 6(1); 45-52.
5. Ethadi Sambasiva Rao, Pragada Rajeswara Rao, Battu Ganga Rao, Talluri Mallikarjuna Rao.
Evaluation of hepatoprotective activity of Gynandropsis gynandra. Journal of Pharmacy Research 6
(2013) 928- 932.
6. M. Srikanth, T. Rajananda Swamy, T. Mallikarjuna Rao, B. Ganga Rao. Abortifacient and
antioxidant activities of different extracts of Musa rosacea. Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction
2013; 2(3): 174-177.
7. GH. Urmila, B. Ganga Rao and T. Satyanarayana. Physicochemical and Preliminary Phytochemical
Screening for Medicinal Plants. International journal of pharmaceutical and chemical sciences 2013
2(4): 1738-1742.
8. Ravi Kumar Jangiti, Ganga Rao Battu and Karuna Maheshwari Jakkamsetti. In-vitro antioxidant
activity of Solanum sisymbrifolium aerial parts. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
and Research 2013; Vol. 4(10): 3953-3957.
9. J. Karuna Maheshwari, B. Ganga Rao, J. Ravi Kumar, T. Mallikarjun Rao. Evaluation of In-Vitro
Antibacterial Activity of Solanum Sisymbrifolium Aerial Parts. International Journal of
Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research., 2013, 21(1), 47, 290-292
10.Ravi Kumar Jangiti, Ganga Rao Battu, Lakshmi Narayana Majji, Mallikarjun Rao Talluri.
Evaluation of antidiabetic activity of Cassia siamea leaves in alloxan-induced diabetic rats.
International Journal of Phytopharmacology. 4(4), 2013, 237-240.
11. Ravi Kumar, J. and Ganga Rao, B., Evaluation of in-vitro antioxidant activity of Spathodea
campanulata leaves. International Journal of Biological & Pharmaceutical Research. 2013; 4(5):
328-332.
12.Ravi Kumar J, Ganga Rao B, Prasad MBR, Mallikarjuna Rao T Evaluation of Anti-inflammatory
activity and in-vitro Anti-bacterial activity of Spathodea campanulata leaves. International Journal
of Biological & Pharmaceutical Research. 2013; 4(9): 640-644.
13.Dorababu Neerugatti, Ganga Rao Battu, Ravi Kumar Jangiti. Evaluation of anti-inflammatory
activity of Buchanania axillaris (Desr.) leaves.
International Journal of Biological &
Pharmaceutical Research. 2013; 4(12): 1061-1064.
14.G H Urmila, B.Ganga Rao, T. Satyanarayana. Phytochemical and in-vitro Antioxidant activity of
methanolic extract of Lactuca scariola and Celosia argentea leaves. Journal of Drug Delivery &
Therapeutics; 2013, 3(4), 114-117
15.Sambasivarao ethadi, Rajeswararao Pragada and Gangarao Battu. Evaluation of Anti-inflammatory
and Hepatoprotective activities of different extracts of Cleome chelidonii root in albino rats. Int J
Pharm Bio Sci 2013 Oct; 4(4): (P) 111 – 119
16.Lakshmi Narayana Majji, Ganga Rao Battu, Ravi kumar Jangiti , Mallikarjun rao Talluri. Evaluation
of in-vitro antibacterial activity of Cassia siamea leaves. Int J Pharm Pharm Sci, Vol 5, Suppl 3,
263-265
17.M. Srikanth, B. Ganga Rao and T. Mallikarjuna rao. Anticancer activity of various extracts of Musa
rosacea, Avicennia marina and Bombex ceiba. Int J Pharm Pharm Sci, 2013, 5(4), 553-555.
18.Sambasiva rao Ethadi, Pragada. Rajeswara rao, Battu. Ganga rao and Mallikarjuna rao Talluri. Antiinflammatory and Antibacterial activities of different extracts of Gynandropsis gynandra. Int J
Pharm Pharm Sci, 2013, 5(4), 162-165
19.B. Ganga Rao, P. Madhu Kiran, J Ravi Kumar. In-vitro Antioxidant Activity of Different Extracts
and Isolated Lignans of Phyllanthus amarus Schum. & Thonn. Aerial Parts Inventi Rapid: Planta
Activa Vol. 2013, Issue 1
20.J. Ravi Kumar, B. Ganga Rao, M. Lakshmi Narayana, K. Chaitanya. Evaluation of In-vitro
Antioxidant Activity of Cassia siamea Leaves Inventi Rapid: Planta Activa Vol. 2013, Issue 3
21.T. Satyanarayana, B. Ganga Rao, G. Surendra, Rajesh, K. Pharmacognostical and Phytochemical
studies of Annona reticulata Linn. International journal of research in pharmacy and chemistry,
2013, 3(2).
22.T. Satyanarayana, B. Ganga Rao, G. Surendra, Rajesh, K, M. Raghupathi. Anthelmentic activity of
Annona squamosa Linn. leaf extracts. International journal of Pharmaceutical, chemical and
biological Sciences, 2013, 3(2), 458-460.
23.Narendra, D, T. Satyanarayana, B. Ganga Rao. A novel RP-HPLC method for the analysis of
levetiracetam in formulations. Scholars Research Library, Der pharma Chemica, 2011, 3(6): 112117.
24.Narendra Devanaboyina*, Satyanarayana T, Ganga Rao B.
Simultaneous determination of
Candesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide in combined pharmaceutical dosage form by new RP-HPLC
method. Research journal of Pharmaceutical, biological and chemical Sciences, 2012, 3(1), 270278.
25.Narendra, D., T. Satyanarayana, B. Ganga Rao, A novel RP-HPLC method for the quantification of
lornoxicam in formulations. Journal of pharmacy research, 2011, 4(12), 4741-4743.
26.T. Satyanarayana, B. Ganga Rao, G. Surendra, Anjana Male. Hepatoprotective activity of whole
plant extract of Vigna radiata Linn. against carbon tetrachloride-induced liver damage model,
Inventi Rapid: Planta Activa vol.2012 Issue 4.
27.T. Satyanarayana, B. Ganga Rao, G. Surendra, Anjana Male. Hepatoprotective activity of whole
plant extract of Vigna mungo Linn. against carbon tetrachloride-induced liver damage model,
International journal of pharmacy and biological sciences, 2012 vol.2 Issue 3, pp. 256-263.
28.B. Ganga Rao, P. Umamaheswara Rao, E. Sambasiva Rao, T. Mallikarjuna Rao, V.S. Praneeth, D.
(2012). Evaluation of In-vitro Antibacterial activity and Anti-inflammatory Activity for Different
Extracts of Rauvolfia tetraphylla L. Root Bark, Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 2(10):
818-821.
29.Narender Prasad D, B Ganga Rao, E. Sambasiva Rao, T Mallikarjuna Rao, VS Praneeth D.
Quantification of phytochemical constituents and in-vitro antioxidant activity of Mesua ferrea leaves
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine (2012) 539-S542
30.T. Mallikarjuna Rao, B. Ganga Rao, Y. Venkateswara Rao. Antioxidant activity of Spilanthes
acmella extracts. International Journal of Phytopharmacology. 3(2), 2012, 216-220.
31.Ganga Rao, B, Madhukiran, P., Vijaya Raju A.D., In-vitro evaluation for free radical-scavenging
activity of methanolic leaf extract of Entada pursaetha. Int J Pharm Pharm Sci, Vol. 4(3), 324-327
32.Ganga Rao Battu, Y. Venkateswara Rao and V.S. Praneeth Dasari. Antihepatotoxic effect of
Elephantopus scaber L. on carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity in rats Recent Research in
Science and Technology 2012, 4(4): 21-24
33.Vijaya Raju A.D., Madhukiran P, Ganga Rao B Anti-Inflammatory Activity of methanolic extract of
Entada pursaetha Journal of Pharmacy Research 2012, 5(6),3011-3012
34.B. Ganga Rao, Narender Prasad. D, T. Mallikarjuna Rao, E. Sambasiva Rao, V.S. Praneeth, D.
Evaluation of Phytochemical Constituents and In-vitro Antibacterial Activity of Tiliacora acuminate
Journal of Pharmacy Research 2012,5(8),4199-4200
35.M. Srikanth, B. Ganga Rao Evaluation of preliminary phytochemical properties and antibacterial
activity of the extract of Musa rosacea International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and
Development 2012; 3(12) 140-143
36.Narender Prasad Dasari, B. Ganga Rao, E. Sambasiva Rao, T. Mallikarjuna Rao, V. S. Praneeth D
Quantification of phytochemical constituents and in vitro antioxidant activity of Synadium grantii
Free Radicals and Antioxidants Vol.2 / Issue 2 / Apr–Jun, 2012
37.T. Mallikarjuna Rao, B. Ganga Rao, Y. Venkateswara Rao, Antioxidant activity of Spilanthes
acmella extracts International Journal of Phytopharmacology. 3(2), 2012, 1-5.
38.Ganga Rao et al., (2012). In-Vitro Anti-Oxidant and Hepatoprotective Activities of Cleome
chelidonii Root Extracts. Journal of Pharmacy Research. 5( 6), p3155.
39.B. Ganga Rao, Narender Prasad.D, E. Sambasiva Rao, T. Mallikarjuna Rao, V.S. Praneeth, D.
(2012). Quantification of Phytochemical Constituents and In-vitro Antioxidant Activity of Ficus
semicordata leaves Extracts, International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 4(2),
619-622.
40.Ganga Rao, B., Madhu Kiran P., Vijaya Raju, A. (2012) Investigation of Hepatoprotective activity of
Cyathea gigantea leaves against Paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Asian Pacific Journal of
Tropical Biomedicine-Elsevier Publication. 2(5); 352-356.
41.B. Ganga Rao, P. Umamaheswara Rao, E. Sambasiva Rao, T. Mallikarjuna Rao, V.S. Praneeth, D.
(2012). Evaluation of In-vitro Antibacterial activity and Anti-inflammatory Activity for Different
Extracts of Rauvolfia tetraphylla L. Root Bark, Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 2(10):
818-821.
42.B. Ganga Rao, Narender Prasad, D., E. Sambasiva Rao, T. MallikarjunaRao, V.S. Praneeth.D.
(2012). Quantification of Phytochemical Constituents and In vitro Antioxidant Activity of Mesua
ferrea leaves. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine. 2(2); 539-542.
43.B. Ganga Rao, Narendra Devanaboyina and T. Satyanarayana (2011). A novel RP- HPLC method
for the quantification of lornoxicam in formulations. Journal of Pharmacy Research, 4: 12; 47414743.
44.B. Ganga Rao, Narender Prasad.D, Prayaga Murthy, P, E.Sambasiva Rao, T. Mallikarjuna Rao, V.S.
Praneeth, D. (2011). Evaluation of Phytochemical constituents and in-vitro Antibacterial activity of
Mesua ferrea leaves, International Journal of Pharmacy & Technology, 3(4):3624-3630.
45.Ganga Rao, B., Umamaheswara Rao, P, Sambasiva Rao, E., Mallikarjuna Rao, T, V.S. Praneeth, D.
(2011). Studies on Phytochemical Constituents, Quantification of Total Phenolic, Alkaloid Content
and In-vitro Anti-oxidant Activity of Thespesia populnea Seeds, Free Radicals and Antioxidants,
1(4):56-61.
46.B. Rao Ganga, P. Rao Umamaheswara, E. Rao Sambasiva, T. Rao Mallikarjuna and V.S. Praneeth
D. (2011). Studies on Phytochemical constituents, Quantification of Total Phenol, Alkaloid Content
and in-vitro anti-oxidant activity of Coccinia cordifolia, International Journal of Pharmacy & Life
Sciences, 2(10):1177-1182.
47.Ganga Rao Battu, Sambasivarao Ethadi, Prayaga Murthy, P., V.S. Praneeth D Mallikarjuna Rao T.
(2011). In-vitro Antibacterial Activity and Preliminary Phytochemical Screening of Three Algae
from Visakhapatnam Coast, Andhra Pradesh, India, International Journal of Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3(4):399-401.
48.B. Ganga Rao, Narender Prasad D, E. Sambasiva Rao, T. Mallikarjuna Rao, V.S. Praneeth D, Madhu
Kiran P. (2011). Phytochemical Screening and in-vitro Anti Bacterial Activity of Different Extracts
from Ficus semicordata Leaves, Inventi Rapid: Pharm Biotech & Microbiology, (4). 2011.
49.B. Ganga Rao, P. Umamaheswara Rao, E. Sambasiva Rao, T. Mallikarjuna Rao, V.S. Praneeth.
(2011). Evaluation of Phytochemical Constituents, Quantification of Total Phenolic content, Alkaloid
Content and in-vitro Anti-Oxidant Activity of Rauvolfia tetraphylla L. Root Bark, Inventi Rapid:
Planta Activa 11 (3).
50.Ganga Rao et al., (2011) Investigation on Regional Variation In Total Phenolic, Alkaloid Content
and in-vitro Antioxidant Activity of Chrozophora rottleri L. International Journal of Current
Pharmaceutical Research. 3(4): 34-36
51.Ganga Rao et al., (2011) Investigation on Regional Variation in Total Phenolic, Alkaloid Content
and In-Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Gynandropsis gynandra. Inventi Impact: Ethnopharmacology
e-journal publication.
52.Ganga Rao et al., (2011) Investigation on Regional Variation in Total Phenolic, Alkaloid Content
and in-vitro Antioxidant Activity of Leucas aspera. International journal of pharmaceutical sciences
and research 2(10): 748-752
53.Ganga Rao et al., (2011) Investigation on Regional Variation in Total Phenolic, Alkaloid Content
and In-Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Cleome chelidonii. International Journal of Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences. 3(4): 416-418
54.Ganga Rao B (2011). In-vitro Evaluation For Free Radical Scavenging Activity Of Methanolic Leaf
Extract of Cyathea gigantea (wall. Ex hook.) International journal of pharmaceutical research and
development. 3(2).
55.Ganga Rao B, Madhu Kiran P (2011) Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Methanolic leaf extract of
Cyathea gigantea (Wall. Ex Hook.). International journal of pharmaceutical research and
development. 3(3)
56.B. Ganga Rao, N. Jaya Raju, (2010) Evaluation of Hepatoprotective Activity of Glycosmis
pentaphylla roots Against CCl4–Induced acute liver injury in rats. International Journal of
Pharmaceutical Sciences review and Research Vol.4 (2), 81 – 86.
57.B. Ganga Rao, N. Jaya Raju, (2010) Investigation of Hepatoprotective Activity of Spondias pinnata.
International Journal of Pharma Sciences and Research (IJPSR), Vol. 1(3), 193 – 98.
58.B. Ganga Rao, M. Sanjith Nath, N. Jaya Raju (2009). Hepatoprotective activity of roots and
rhizomes of Antigonon leptopus hook, International Journal of Chemical Sciences, 7(1), 273-276.
59.B. Ganga Rao, M. Sanjith Nath, N. Jaya Raju (2009). Investigation of Anti-inflammatory activity of
stem heart wood of Spondias pinnata. International Journal of Chemical Sciences, 7(1), 294-298.
60.B. Ganga Rao, T. Raga Sudha. (2009). Investigation of In-Vitro Antimicrobial action of Delonix
elata Stem bark, Asian Journal of Microbial Biotechnology environmental Sciences, 11(2); 439-441.
61.B. Ganga Rao, T. Raga Sudha. (2009). Phytochemical and Antimicrobial studies of Croton
bonplandianum aerial parts, Asian Journal of Microbial Biotechnology environmental Sciences,
11(2); 327-330.
62.B. Ganga Rao, T. Raga Sudha. (2008). Antimicrobial activity of stem and root extracts of Alangium
salviifolium. Indian Journal of Natural Products, Vol 54 (2), 30-32
63.B.Ganga Rao, K.Ravi Shankar. (2008). Anti-inflammatory activity of Andrographis serpyllifolia root
extract in experimental animals. Biosciences, Bitechnology Research Asia. 5(1) (In Press)
64.B.Ganga Rao, K.Ravi Shankar. (2008). Anti-inflammatory activity of Gymnema sylvestre root
extract. Biosciences, Bitechnology Research Asia. 5(1) (In Press)
65.G.R.Battu, S.N.Mamidipalli (2008). Evaluation of Anti-inflammatory activity of Atalantia
monophylla. Int.J.Chem.Sci.6(1),212-218.
66.G.R.Battu, T. Ragasudha . Anti-inflammatory activity of stem and root extract of Alangium
falvifollum. Indian Journal of natural products. (In Press)
67.G.R.Battu,
S.N.Mamidipalli,
R.Parimi,
R.K.Viriyala,
R.P.Patchula,
L.R.Mood
(2007)
.Hypoglycemic and anti-hyperglycemic effect of alcoholic extract of Benincasa hispida in normal
and in alloxan induced diabetic rats Pharmacognosy Magazine. 3 (10);101-105.
68.B.Ganga Rao, K. Ravi Shankar, N.Appala Raju, G.Chandra lekha and Vindo Kambli (2007).
Antimicrobial and anthelmintic activity of Andrographis serppyllifolia root extract. Int.J.Chem.Sci.
5(3), 1145-1149 p
69.B.Ganga Rao, K.Ravi Shankar, N.Appala RAju and G.Chandra Lekha, (2007).Antifungal and
anthelmintic activity of Gymnema sylvestre root extract. Int.J.Chem.Sci. 5(3), 993-996 p
70.B.Ganga Rao, K.Ravi Shankar, G.Surya sowjanya, K.Sri sravya, B.N.B Videhi and
V.Swapna.(2007).Pharmacological investigations of Alstonia scholaris fruit extract. Int.J.Chem.Sci
.5(5), 2014-2018 p
71.G.R. Battu. (2006). Hepatoprotective activity of stem of Citrullus colocyuthis. Indian Journal of
natural products.22,13-16 p
72.Battu, G.R., Zeitlin, I.J. and Gray, A.I. (2006) Anti-inflammatory activity of myeloperoxidase
inhibitory molecules isolated from Commiphora kua. Br. J. Pharmacol. (In Press)
73.B. Ganga Rao, K. N. Vidydhar and S. Ganapaty (2005) Antimicrobial activity of Two Vitex species.
Indian J. of Nat. Prods. 21(4), 46 – 49.
74.Battu, G.R., Zeitlin, I.J. and Gray, A.I. (2000). Anti-inflammatory activity of adjuvant-induced
arthritis in rats of octanordammarane triterpenes from resin extracts of Commiphora kua. Br. J.
Pharmacol. 133, 199p.
75.Battu, G.R., Zeitlin, I.J. and Gray, A.I. (2000). Investigation of anti-inflammatory actions of
molecules from Kenyan Myrrh, Commiphora kua. J. Pharm. Pharmacol. 52, 309p.
76.Battu, G.R., Zeitlin, I.J. and Gray, A.I. (2000). Anti-inflammatory activity of myeloperoxidase
inhibitory molecules isolated from resin extracts of Commiphora kua. Br. J. Pharmacol. 131, 187p.
77.Battu, G.R., Zeitlin, I.J., Gray, A.I. and Waterman, P.G. (1999). Inhibitory actions on rat
myeloperoxidase of molecules from anti-inflammatory extracts of Commiphora kua. Br. J.
Pharmacol. 128, 274Suppl.S
78.B. Ganga Rao, S. Ganapaty and R. V. Krishna Rao (1997). Medicinal Plants for Liver Disorders. A.
U. Bulletin, 3, 1 – 2.
79.B. Ganga Rao, S. Ganapaty, R. V. Krishna Rao and P. Mallikharjuna Rao (1997). Anti-inflammatory
activity of the leaves and bark of Delonix elata. Ancient Science of Life. 2, 11 – 13.
80.B. Ganga Rao, S. Ganapaty, T. Satyanarayana and R. V. Krishna Rao (1993). Diosgenin and other
constituents of the stem bark of Balanites roxburghii. Indian J. Nat. Prod. 9, 6 – 7.
81.T. S. R. Murthy, B. Ganga Rao, T. Satyanarayana and R. V. Krishna Rao (1993). Hepatoprotective
activity of Eclipta alba”, Jou. Res. Edu. Ind. Med. Apr-Jun, 41 – 43.
Conferences/Seminars/Symposia/Workshops attended or conducted
1. Gangarao Battu, Chandanam, Sridhar and Prabhakar, T. (2012). Anti-inflammatory Triterpenoids
from Root Extract of Trianthema decandra Linn. FIP, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
2. Gangarao Battu, Rajeswararao Pragada, Prayaga Murty Pragada and Mallikarjuna Rao.T. (2012).
Regional Variation in In-vitro Antioxidant and Hepatoprotective activities of Different fractions of
Chrozophora rottleri. 12th International Congress of Ethnopharmacology “Traditional Medicines and
Globalization-The Future of Ancient Systems of Medicines” at Science City organized by School of
Natural Products research, Jadavpur university, Kolkata, India from February 17-19th 2012.
3. Gangarao Battu, Rajeswararao Pragada, Prayaga Murty Pragada and V.S.Praneeth Dasari. (2012).
Regional Variation in Pharmacological activities of Leucas aspera. 12th International Congress of
Ethnopharmacology “Traditional Medicines and Globalization-The Future of Ancient Systems of
Medicines” at Science City organized by School of Natural Products research, Jadavpur university,
Kolkata, India from February 17-19th 2012.
4. Gangarao Battu, Rajeswararao Pragada, Prayaga Murthy.P, Sambasiva Rao.E, Madhu Kiran. P,
Srikanth. M. (2012). In-Vitro Anti-Oxidant and Hepatoprotective Activities of Cleome chelidonii
Root Extracts. 12th International Congress of Ethnopharmacology “Traditional Medicines and
Globalization-The Future of Ancient Systems of Medicines” at Science City organized by School of
Natural Products research, jadavpur university, Kolkata, India from February 17-19th 2012.
5. Gangarao Battu, Rajeswararao Pragada, Prayaga Murty Pragada and Madhu Kiran. P. Regional
variation in Hypoglycemic activity of Gynandropsis gynandra. 12th International Congress of
Ethnopharmacology “Traditional Medicines and Globalization-The Future of Ancient Systems of
Medicines” at Science City organized by School of Natural Products research, Jadavpur university,
Kolkata, India from February 17-19th 2012.
6. Ganga Rao, B., T. Raga Sudha, A.D. Vijaya Raju and M. Srikanth (2011).
“In-vitro anti-arthritic activity of Alangium salvifolium, Croton bonplandianum, Delonix elata and
Acalypha indica on arthritis causing bacteria and fungi”. First International Convention and 15th
Annual Conference of Society of Pharmacognosy will be held on 18th to 20th Feb-2011, KLE
University College of Pharmacy and Regional Medical Research Center, Belgaum, Karnataka. India.
7. Ganga Rao, B., Rajeswara Rao, P., Prayaga Murthy, P and Madhukiran, P. (2011). “Pharmacological
investigation on hydro-alcoholic root and aerial part extracts of Gynandropsis gynandra in some
important cropping systems of Andhra Pradesh, India”. First International Convention and 15th
Annual Conference of Society of Pharmacognosy will be held on 18th to 20th Feb-2011, KLE
University College of Pharmacy and Regional Medical Research Center, Belgaum, Karnataka,India.
8. Ganga Rao B, Rajeswara Rao P, Prayaga Murthy, P., Srinivasa Rao, D and Sambasiva Rao, E.
(2011). “Pharmacological investigation on hydro-alcoholic aerial and root part extracts of Cleome
chelidonii in some important cropping systems of Andhra Pradesh, India”. First International
Convention and 15th Annual Conference of Society of Pharmacognosy will be held on 18th to 20th
Feb-2011, KLE University College of Pharmacy and Regional Medical Research Center, Belgaum,
Karnataka, India.
9. Ganga Rao, B., Rajeswara Rao, P, Prayaga Murthy, P. and V.S. Praneeth, D. (2011).
“Pharmacological investigation on hydro-alcoholic extracts of Leucas aspera in some important
cropping systems of Andhra Pradesh, India”. First International Convention and 15th Annual
Conference of Society of Pharmacognosy will be held on 18th to 20th Feb-2011, KLE University
College of Pharmacy and Regional Medical Research Center, Belgaum, Karnataka. India.
10. Ganga Rao, B., Rajeswara Rao, P., Prayaga Murthy, P. and Mallikarjuna Rao, T. (2011).
“Pharmacological investigation on hydro-alcoholic aerial part extracts of Chrozophora rottleri in
some important cropping systems of Andhra Pradesh, India”. First International Convention and 15th
Annual Conference of Society of Pharmacognosy will be held on 18th to 20th Feb-2011, KLE
University College of Pharmacy and Regional Medical Research Center, Belgaum, Karnataka, India.
11. Ganga Rao, B, Kanaka Phanikumar, G and Prayaga Murty, P. (2011). “Evaluation and retarding
efficacy of Tamarind seed polysaccharide as Pharmaceutical excipient”. First International
Convention and 15th Annual Conference of Society of Pharmacognosy will be held on 18th to 20th
Feb-2011, KLE University College of Pharmacy and Regional Medical Research Center, Belgaum,
Karnataka, India.
12. Ganga Rao, B and Kanaka Phanikumar, G. (2010). Presented a Poster on “Application
and evaluation of suitability of tamarind seed polysaccharide as pharmaceutical excipient”,
The 62nd Indian Pharmaceutical Congress (IPC) to be held on Dec 17-19, 2010. Manipal College of
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal University, Karnataka, India
13. Ganga Rao, B and Madhukiran, P (2010). “In-vitro free radical scavenging activity and in-vivo antiinflammatory activity of methanolic leaf extract of Cyathea gigantean”. 62nd Indian Pharmaceutical
Congress held on 17thto 19th December 2010, Manipal College of
Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Manipal University, Karnataka, India.
14. B. Ganga Rao and M. Ramaiah (2009). “Standardization of Medicinal Plants”, National Seminar on
Emerging Technologies in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Practice held on 7th and 8th March 2009 at
AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
15. Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial studies on the roots of Antigonon leptopus Hook. Presented a
poster in an International Seminar of Association of Pharmacy Teachers of India held during 2 nd and
3rd October 2004 at Visakhapatnam.
16. Evaluation of anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial potential of Tribulus terrestris Linn. Presented a
poster in an International Seminar of Association of Pharmacy Teachers of India held during 2 nd and
3rd October 2004 at Visakhapatnam.
17. Traditional plant medicines as a source of new drugs (Technical paper). Presented a poster in an
International Seminar of Association of Pharmacy Teachers of India held during 2nd and 3rd October
2004 at Visakhapatnam.
18. Natural remedies for good health (Technical paper). Presented a poster in an International Seminar of
Association of Pharmacy Teachers of India held during 2nd and 3rd October 2004 at Visakhapatnam.
19. Regulatory situation of Herbal Medicines–A worldwide review. Presented in National Seminar on
New Millennium Strategies for Quality, Safety and Good manufacturing Practices of Herbal
Drugs/Products organised by National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow during November 11
– 13, 2003.
20. Actions of pure molecules isolated from a Kenyan Myrrh, Commiphora kua on Neutrophil Elastase.
Presented a scientific paper in Southern Regional Conference of Pharmacologists 2003 held at Sri
Venkateswara Medical College, Thirupathi during 12 – 14th September 2003.
21. Anti-inflammatory effects of alcoholic extracts and pure molecules from two Indian plant species,
Cleome viscosa and Crotalaria verricosa on carrageenan-induced paw oedema in rats. Presented a
poster in FIP’s World Congress of pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sydney Australia during
4 – 9th September 2003.
22. Investigation of anti-myeloperoxidase activity of anti-inflammatory ethanolic extract and two pure
molecules, 5-Glutinen-3-one and friedelanol of Polygonum bistorta. Presented orally in 4th
International Seminar on Ayurveda organised by Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar during
January 5 – 7th 2003.
23. Anti-inflammatory activity of crude methanolic extract of the leaves of Crotalaria verrucosa Linn. A
poster presented in 54th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress held at Pune during 13 – 15th December
2002.
24. Hepatoprotective activity of some Indian traditional plant medicines. Poster presented in
International Symposium on Lead Compounds from Higher Plants 2001 organising by
Phytochemical Society of Europe holding between 12 – 15th of September 2001 in Lausanne,
Switzerland.
25. Pharmacological properties of Coconut (Cocos nucifera) in medicine and other applications.
Seminar-cum-Exhibition on ‘Coconut based Industries’ held at Amalapuram, East Godavari
district, Andhra Pradesh, India on 19 –20 January 2001.
26. Anti-inflammatory activity of adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats of octanordammarane triterpenes
from resin extracts of Commiphora kua. British Pharmacological Society’s Scientific Meet at
Birmingham on 18 – 21 December 2000.
27. Investigation of anti-inflammatory actions of plant-derived molecules from Kenyan Myrrh,
Commiphora kua. International Pharmaceutical Congress (Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great
Britain)-2000 held at International Conference Centre (ICC) Birmingham on 10 – 13 October 2000.
28. Anti-inflammatory activity of myeloperoxidase inhibitory molecules from resin extracts of
Commiphora kua. British Pharmacological Society’s Scientific Meet at Bradford (UK) 6 – 8
September 2000.
29. Anti-inflammatory molecules from Commiphora kua, a Kenyan traditional medicinal plant.
Millennial World Congress of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Moscone Centre, San Francisco, California
USA 16 – 20 April 2000 (FIP Travel Award Winner).
30. Inhibitory actions on rat myeloperoxidase of molecules from anti-inflammatory extracts of
Commiphora kua. Autumn Inflammation Research Meeting (Celsus, a collaborative research group,
Glasgow Royal Infirmary) Glasgow UK, 24 November 1999 (Best Poster Award Winner).
31. Inhibitory actions of rat myeloperoxidase of molecules isolated from anti-inflammatory extracts of
Commiphora kua. British Pharmacological Society’s Scientific Meeting, Leeds (UK), 8 –10
September 1999.
32. Studies on folklore drug Delonix elata. 48th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, IIT Campus, Chennai
India, 25-27 December 1996.
33. Hepatoprotective activity of Vitex leucoxylon. 47th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, Andhra
University, Visakhapatnam India, 27-29 December 1995.
34. Anti-inflammatory activity of the crude extracts of the leaves of Balanites roxburghii. National
Seminar on Trends in Formulation, Standardisation and Commerce of Herbal Products (Indian
Society of Pharmacognosy), MS University, Baroda, India, 29th – 30th September 1992.
35. Phytochemical and Pharmacognostical Investigation on Amaranthes spinansis. AP State Conference
and Indo-US Seminar on Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Indian Pharmaceutical
Association), Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India, 2-3
October 1991.
36. Phytochemical and Pharmacognostical Evaluation of the Stem Bark of Balanites roxburghii.
National Conference on Herbal Science Development, New Delhi, India, 27-28 January 1991.
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National
International
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Participated in 1st International
Congress of Ethnopharmacology
2.
Participated, and acted as a
Chairperson in 18th Annual Convention
of Pharmacognosy
Participated as Chairperson in 18th
Annual National Convention of
Association of Pharmaceutical
Teachers of India
Participated as Chairperson in 65th
Indian Pharmaceutical Congress
Participated in 12th International
congress of Ethnopharmacology
Participated as Chairperson in 63rd
Indian Pharmaceutical Congress
International
Conducted IBRD-sponsored Workshop
on “A Holistic approach to identify
Bio-active molecules from Natural
Origin”
Participated as Delegate in 62nd Indian
Pharmaceutical Congress
Participated in MDP Workshop on
PME of Agricultural Research and
Development Projects
Participated as Chairman in 57th Indian
Pharmaceutical Congress
National
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
National
National
International
National
National
National
National
Place and Date
Sri Ramachandra University,
Porur, Chennai, India. March 79th 2014
Maharshi Dayanand University
Rohtak, Haryana, India.Feb 2122, 2014
Vikas Institute of Pharmaceutical
Sciences, Rajahmundry 25th-27th
Oct 2013
Amity University, Delhi 20th22nd Dec 2013
Jadavpur University, Kolkata.
Feb 17-19, 2012
Bangalore International
Exhibition Centre 16th-18th
Dec,2011
A.U. College of Pharmaceutical
Sciences
21 Nov 2011 - 3Dec 2011
Manipal University,Manipal 1719 Dec,2010
National Institute of Rural
Development, Hyderabad.
30Nov- 4 Dec, 2009
Hyderabad,2nd-4th Dec,2005
Conducted a World Bank (IBRD)-funded Workshop on “A holistic approach to identify bioactive
molecules from natural origin” in association with NAIP/ICAR and Andhra University at A.U. College
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
Positions held/holding:
Worked as Chairman, Board of Studies, A.U. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam.
Recently appointed as Co-ordinator for Andhra Pradesh State Chapter of Society For Ethnopharmacology.
Major Research Projects Completed
UGC Major Research Project entitled “Bioassay Directed Isolation And Purification of AntiInflammatory And Anti-Rheumatic Molecules From Reputed Ayurvedic And Folklore Plant
Medicines Used In Arthritis And Development of The Formulations” completed during the year
2005-2008. Total Budget Rs. 6.021 Lakhs
AICTE RPS Project entitled “Investigation of Anti-inflammatory and Anti-rheumatic Molecules from
Some Traditional Plant Medicines with an Emphasis of Search for Selective Cyclo-oxygenase-II
Inhibitors and Development of Formulations” funded by AICTE-RPS, New Delhi (August 2006
– July 2009) Total Budget: Rs. 9.00 Lakhs
ICAR/NAIP World Bank funded Research Project entitled “Utilization of Weed flora of Medicinal
value in some important cropping systems of Andhra Pradesh” (Jan 2009 – June 2012) Total
Budget out Lay: Rs. 256.70 Lakhs