M.Sc., Ph.D.

Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Cell signalling

1. Pre-doctoral research on “Exploitation for mechanisms for thyroid hormone control on central homeostasis in adult rat brain” funded by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) as CSIR Junior Research Fellow (2001-03) and Senior Research Fellow (2003-06).
2. Co-ordinated several students research projects since 2010, funded by the Research Guidance Cell of Vivekananda College, Thakurpukur.

1. Co-ordinator of Academic affairs of the Under-graduate Section of Department of Zoology from April 2021 to May 2023.
2. Head, Department of Zoology from May 2023 till date.

1. Teaching Undergraduate Honours and General Courses in Zoology (affiliated to University of Calcutta) from November 2006 till date.
2. Conducted M.Sc. Zoology theory and practical classes at Department of Zoology, Vivekananda College Study Centre of Vidyasagar University under the Directorate of Distance Education from 2011-2013.
3. Teaching Post-graduate Courses in Zoology (affiliated to University of Calcutta) including Molecular Cell Biology elective paper from 2019 till date.
4. Examiner for evaluating answer scripts (Theoretical and Practical) of Undergraduate Honours and General papers of University of Calcutta from 2007 till date.
5. Examiner for evaluating answer scripts (Theoretical and Practical) of Post-graduate Zoology papers of University of Calcutta from 2022 till date.

Supervised dissertation work of some students of Molecular Cell Biology Elective paper

Life Member of Indian Science Congress Association.
Life Member of Zoological Society of India, Kolkata

1. Demonstration of toxic nature of Phenylhydrazine in adult rat cerebral cortex. – Samita Kundu, Mitali Pramanik and Arun K Ray. (XIV Annual Conference of The Physiological Society of India, Serampore College, November 15-16, 2002.
2. Neural toxicity of Phenylhydrazine: Reflection on synaptosomal stability in juvenile rat cerebral cortex. – Samita Kundu, Mitali Pramanik and Arun K Ray. (90th Indian Science Congress, Bangalore, January 3-7, 2003).
3. Phenylhydrazine: A new goitrogen. – Mitali Pramanik, Samita Kundu and Arun K. Ray. (XXII Symposium on Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology, Chennai, January 25-27, 2004).
4. Phenylhydrazine: A hemolytic agent now identified as a potent anti-thyroid compound. – Mitali Pramanik, Samita Kundu & Arun K. Ray. (National Symposium on Zoology – A Neorealistic Approach. Organized by Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, March 26-27, 2004).
5. Thyroid hormone profile in adult rat brain during peripheral hypothyroidism. – Samita Kundu, Mitali Pramanik, Sumedha Roy, Jhuma De, Angshuman Biswas and Arun K. Ray. (93rd Indian Science Congress, Hyderabad, January 3-7, 2006).
6. Central thyroid hormone homeostasis: Possible involvement of aminergic influence in adult rat brain. – S. Kundu, M. Pramanik, S. Roy, A. Biswas and A. K. Ray. (93rd Indian Science Congress, Young Scientist Award Programme, Hyderabad, January 3-7, 2006).
7. Thyroid hormone homeostasis in adult rat brain. – Samita Kundu, Sumedha Roy, Jhuma De, Angshuman Biswas, Mitali Pramanik and Arun K Ray. (XVIII Annual Conference of The Physiological Society of India, Presidency College, Kolkata, December 8-10, 2006).
8. Regulation of thyroid hormone homeostasis in adult rat brain. - Samita Kundu, Sumedha Roy, Jhuma De, Angshuman Biswas, Mitali Pramanik and Arun K Ray. (National Seminar on Dimensions in Zoological Research in Human Welfare. Organized by The Zoological Society, Kolkata and Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, March 23-25, 2007).
9. Thyroid hormone homeostasis in brain. - Samita Kundu and Arun K Ray. (International Conference on Molecules to Systems Physiology: 100 Years Journey. Organized by Department of Physiology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, September 21-23, 2011).
10. Thyroid hormone homeostasis in adult mammalian brain: An interplay of genomic and non-genomic processes. - Samita Kundu. (2nd Women’s Science Congress. Kolkata, January 4-6, 2013).
11. Central thyroid hormone homeostasis: A unique phenomenon during hypothyroidism in adult mammal. – Samita Kundu and Arun K Ray. (100th Indian Science Congress, Kolkata, January 3-7, 2013).
12. Central hypothyroidism: The pathophysiology behind. – Samita Kundu. (National seminar on Molecular Aspects of Human Diseases. Organized by Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, January 31, 2015).
13. Endocrine disruptors: A review. – Samita Kundu. (UGC sponsored National Conference on Environmental Impacts on Health: Towards a Better Future. Organized by Bangabasi Morning College, Kolkata, March 27-28, 2015).
14. Homeostasis of thyroid hormone in brain: The mystery behind. – Samita Kundu. (UGC sponsored National Seminar on Recent Advances in Biological Sciences. Organized by Gurudas College in collaboration with Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, February 17-18, 2017).
15. Tracing the effect of acetaminophen on some biochemical parameters in Oreochromis sp. – Iloara Parvin, Swarnali Das, Pooja Sen and Samita Kundu. (National Conference on Future India: Science and Technology. Jointly organized by City College, Kolkata and Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata Chapter, February 27-28, 2019)
16. Evaluating acetaminophen toxicity in fish. – Samita Kundu. (Young Scientists’ Conference as a part of India International Science Festival organized by Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India held at Kolkata, November 5-8, 2019)

Journals:
1. Thyroid hormone profile during annual reproductive cycle of diploid and triploid catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch). - Angshuman Biswas, Samita Kundu, Sumedha Roy, Jhuma De, Mitali Pramanik and Arun K. Ray. General & Comparative Endocrinology 2006; 147: 126-132. (ISSN 0016-6480)
2. Maintenance of brain thyroid hormone level during peripheral hypothyroid condition in adult rat. - Samita Kundu, Mitali Pramanik, Sumedha Roy, Jhuma De, Angshuman Biswas and Arun K. Ray. Life Sciences 2006; 79: 1450-1455. (ISSN 0024-3205)
3. Alterations in enzyme activities in vital organs of triploid female catfish Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch). Angshuman Biswas, Mitali Pramanik, Samita Kundu, Sumedha Roy, Jhuma De and Arun K. Ray. Fish Physiology and Biochemistry 2006; 32: 73-81. (ISSN 0920-1742)
4. Estradiol-17β: Tracing its metabolic significance in female fatbody of fifth instar larvae of silkworm, Bombyx mori L (race: Nistari). - Sumedha Roy, Jhuma De, Samita Kundu, Angshuman Biswas, Mitali Pramanik and Arun K. Ray. Life Sciences 2007; 80: 446-453. (ISSN 0024-3205)
5. Variations in hepatic estradiol-17β receptor concentrations during the annual reproductive cycle of diploid and triploid female catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch). - Angshuman Biswas, Sumedha Roy, Jhuma De, Samita Kundu, Mitali Pramanik and Arun K. Ray. Life Sciences 2007; 80: 1777-1783. (ISSN 0024-3205)
6. Maintenance of homeostasis for thyroid hormone in adult rat brain: Possible involvement of adrenergic phenomenon in adult rat. - Samita Kundu, Sumedha Roy, Jhuma De, Angshuman Biswas, Mitali Pramanik and Arun K. Ray. Neuroendocrinology 2007; 86: 94-103. (ISSN 0028-3835)
7. Thyroid hormone homeostasis in brain: Possible involvement of adrenergic phenomenon in adult rat. - Samita Kundu, Angshuman Biswas, Sumedha Roy, Jhuma De, Mitali Pramanik and Arun K. Ray. Neuroendocrinology 2009; 89(2): 140-145. (ISSN 0028-3835)
8. Possible influence of dopaminergic receptor in maintenance of thyroid hormone homeostasis: A study in adult rat brain. - Samita Kundu, Sumedha Roy, Angshuman Biswas, Jhuma De, Mitali Pramanik and Arun K. Ray. Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2012; 2(3): 128-134. (ISSN 1923-2861).
9. Thyroid hormone homeostasis in adult mammalian brain: A novel mechanism for functional preservation of cerebral T3 content during initial peripheral hypothyroidism. – Samita Kundu and Arun K. Ray. Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences (India). Pg. No. 5-20. (ISSN 0974-1143)
10. The effect of climate change and pollution on nesting habits of birds: A study in specific areas of Kolkata. – Aritra Mishra, Dola Roy, Sromona Das, Mukta Basu, Morium Begum, Soma Murmu, Piyali Dalapati, Priyanka Naskar, Labani Sarkar and Samita Kundu. Bodhi Bijnan 2012; 2(3): 132-139. (ISSN 2277-4831)
11. Effects of some pollutants on water quality: A brief study. – Samita Kundu, Bidita Datta, Shirsa Biswas and Brototi Dutta. Bodhi Bijnan 2015; 3(3): 115-120. (ISSN 2277-4831)
12. A brief study on the effects of a common household detergent on Oreochromis sp.- Samita Kundu, Sourav Debnath, Tanusree Mondal and Mainak Mukherjee. Interntional Research Journal of Environmental Sciences 2016; 5(5): 41-47. (E-ISSN 2319-1414)
13. Development of a non-radiometric method for estimation of iodothyronine 5’-deiodinase type II activity in rat brain. - Samita Kundu and Arun K. Ray. International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences 2017; 8(3): (B) 742-747. (ISSN 0975-6299)
14. Environmental contamination with medicines: A brief review. - Samita Kundu. The Journal of Interdisciplinary Study 2017; 5: 82-90. (ISSN 2395-325X)
15. Tracing the biochemical effects of acetaminophen in fish. - Samita Kundu. International Journal of Current Trends in Science and Technology 2018; 8(4): 20222-202228. (ISSN 0976-9730)
16. A pilot study to evaluate the physiological and behavioural effects of a widely consumed pharmaceutical of Oreochromis niloticus. - Iloara Parvin, Swarnali Das, Pooja Sen and Samita Kundu. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment 2019; 23(6): 128-133 (E-ISSN 2278-4527)
17. Evaluating the role of adrenergic compounds on synaptosomal Na+-K+-ATPase and Ca2+/Mg2+-ATPase during central thyroid hormone homeostasis. - Samita Kundu, Sumedha Roy, Angshuman Biswas and Arun K Ray. International Journal of Life Sciences Research 2022; 10(2): 33-40. (E-ISSN 2348-3148)
18. Communication in street dogs: studying the nehavioural responses of free-ranging dogs in Kolkata using social communicative cues. - Soumya Kanti Basu, Koustav Chakraborty, Alip Naskar and Samita Kundu. Bodhi Bijnan 2023; 5(3): 131-141. (ISSN 2277-4831)
Conference proceedings:
1. Endocrine disruptors: A review. – Samita Kundu. Proceedings of UGC sponsored National Conference on Environmental Impacts on Health: Towards a Better Future. Organized by Bangabasi Morning College, Kolkata, 2015. pp. 360-372. (ISBN 978-93-82623-51-7).
2. Homeostasis of thyroid hormone in brain: The mystery behind. – Samita Kundu. Proceedings of UGC sponsored National Seminar on Recent Advances in Biological Sciences. Organized by Gurudas College in collaboration with Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata. 2017. pp.66-72 (ISBN 978-93-86526-31-1)