Sanjay Awathale
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Dr Sanjay Awathale

Male Doctor of Philosophy
Assistant Professor
Maharashtra
Expertise: Pharmacology and Pharmacy
21 Publications
4 Projects
162 Scopus Citations
165 CrossRef
10 Years 11 Months Total Experience
Publications
21 Total
Articles
20
Chapters
1
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Professional Recognition

Post-doctoral Research fellowship
2022
RFMH, New York, USA
Senior Research Fellowship
2021
ICMR, New Delhi
JRF and SRF
2016
DST-SERB, New Delhi
RTM Research Fellowship
2019
RTMNU, Nagpur
Post-graduation Research Fellowship
2013
AICTE, New Delhi
Winner Prize in Oral Presentation
2023
IPC Nagpur (2023)
Suven Life Science Ltd. Award (2022
2022
36 th Annual Meeting of SNCI and International Conference
Third Prize in Oral presentation (2022
2022
10 th International Conference of Laboratory Animal Scientists
First Prize in Poster Presentation (2021
2021
IBRO-APRC School “Neurobiology of Addiction”
First Prize in Poster Presentation (2015
2015
21st Annual National Convention of Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI)

Community & Membership

Institute Research Committee
Research Expert
Jan 2021
Biohazards Disposal Committee
Research Assistant
Jan 2022
Research Project Writing
SVKM's Institute of Pharmacy
Jan 2024
Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council
Pharmacist
Jan 2010
Indian Pharmacological Society
Life time
Jan 2025
Indian Academy of Neuroscience (IAN)
LA-101
Jan 2025

Personal Details

Doctor of Philosophy
2022
Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota
Master of Pharmacy
2015
Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota
Bachelor of Pharmacy
2013
Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota
Assistant Professor
Jul 2025 – Present
Unknown Organization
Assistant Professor
Nov 2023 – Jun 2025
SHRI VILE PARLE KELAVANI MANDALS INSTITUTE OF PHARMACY, DHULE
Post-Doctoral Fellow
May 2022 – May 2023
State University of New York
Senior Research Fellow
Mar 2021 – Mar 2022
Indian Council of Medical Research ICMR
Senior Research Fellow
Feb 2018 – Feb 2019
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur | Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Junior Research Fellow
Feb 2016 – Feb 2018
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur | Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Contributory Teacher
Jun 2015 – Jun 2021
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur | Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Research Intern
Apr 2015 – Feb 2016
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur | Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Medical and Health Sciences
Pharmacology and Pharmacy

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Scholarly Work

Investigating the role of GPR55…….avoidance learning in adulthood
Other
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: SUG-2024-1119
Role of cannabinoid receptor GPR55 in alcohol addiction
Completed
Role: Other
Localization of reward memory engrams using positive and negative reinforcement protocols
Completed
Agency: Indian Council of Medical Research Role: Other Grant: ICMR-SRF (45/06/2020/PHA/BMS
Role of cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript peptide (CART) in reward and reinforcement: downstream mechanisms, induction of neuronal plasticity and interaction with the dopamine system
Completed
Agency: Department of Science and Technology Role: Other Grant: SB/SO/AS-12/1014

Localization of reward memory engrams using positive and negative reinforcement protocols

University Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, MH, India
Year 2022
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AGGRESSIVE BITING BEHAVIOR MEASUREMENT DEVICE

1.Pooja Rajesh Patil 2. Dr. Sanjay Awathale 3.Dr. Kartik Nakhate
- Application No. : 457429-001 Filed : 02-05-2025
Published : 30-11--0001 Published

INTRANASAL SOL-GEL COMPOSITION OF PREGABALIN AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF

SVKM'S INSTITUTE OF PHARMACY
- Patent No. : 568212 Filed : 28-11-2024
Published : 25-07-2025 Published

Anger chamber' for the assessment of anger-like behaviour in the rodents

Professor Dadasaheb M. Kokare
- Application No. : 201821016801 Filed : 08-11-2021
Published : 30-11--0001 Published

Electrode-cannula assembly' for electrical stimulation as well as drug delivery at a same brain nucleus in the rats

Professor Dadasaheb M. Kokare
- Application No. : 46529 Filed : 18-10-2021
Published : 30-11--0001 Filed

Scholarly Publications

Pathophysiological and therapeutic implications of neuropeptide S system in neurological disorders

Journal Article
Peptides. Year: 2024. Volume: 175 , Pages: 171167 .
Authors: Shirsath, K.R.; Patil, V.K.; Awathale, S.N.; Goyal, S.N.; Nakhate, K.T.

Neuroactive herbal agents for cognitive dysfunction

Book Chapter
Year: 2021. Pages: 195-226 .
Authors: Awathale, S.N.; Dhoble, L.R.; Itankar, P.R.; Raut, N.A.; Kokare, D.M.

TRPM3-dependent disruption of PVN–mPFC serotonergic signaling promotes depressive-like behavior in ovariectomized rats

Journal Article
Authors: Sanjay N. Awathale; Kamini R. Shirasath; Sameer N. Goyal; Kartik T. Nakhate

Bromodomain protein 4 (BRD4) as a central epigenetic regulator in neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders

Review
Neuroscience. Year: 2026. Volume: 611 , Pages: 1-9 .
Authors: Preeti P. Bhagat; Tanisha G. Sharma; Kamini R. Shirasath; Sameer N. Goyal; Sanjay N. Awathale

A novel blood collection technique from the rat thoracic aorta: employing a diaphragm sac as a reservoir

Open Access
Journal Article
Laboratory Animal Research. Year: 2026. Volume: 42 , Issue: 1 .
Authors: Purvaj G. Barote; Abdulla Sherikar; Sameer N. Goyal; Sanjay N. Awathale

Naringenin prevents ethanol-induced reward behavior in adolescent rats through inhibition of TRPM3-dependent inflammation in the pVTA

Journal Article
The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. Year: 2025. Volume: 146 .
Authors: Sanjay N. Awathale; Kamini R. Shirasath; Balaji R. More; Gajendra N. Pardeshi; Sameer N. Goyal; Kartik T. Nakhate

A novel biting rod model for assessing aggressive behavior in restraint-stressed rats: Role of 5-HT3 receptor and NF-κB-kynurenine pathways

Journal Article
Physiology & Behavior. Year: 2025. Volume: 302 .
Authors: Akshay K. Chaudhari; Kamini R. Shirasath; Sameer N. Goyal; Kartik T. Nakhate; Sanjay N. Awathale

Intranasal 6-OHDA Induces TRPM3-mediated Neuroinflammation in the pVTA: A Preclinical Early-stage Parkinson’s Disease Model

Journal Article
Molecular Neurobiology. Year: 2026. Volume: 63 , Issue: 1 .
Authors: Ashitee A. Deore; Kamini R. Shirasath; Sameer N. Goyal; Kartik T. Nakhate; Sanjay N. Awathale
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