Dr. Rasdeep Kour is a botanist and researcher specializing in phytochemistry, molecular biology, cancer biology, and pharmacological evaluation of plant-derived bioactive compounds. She completed her Ph.D. in Botany from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, in 2024. Her doctoral research focused on evaluating the antioxidant, genoprotective, and anticancer potential of Cassia fistula L. bark phytoconstituents using in vitro and in vivo experimental models.

Her research involved extraction and isolation of phytoconstituents through bioactivity-guided fractionation, structural characterization, evaluation of antioxidant and DNA-protective activities, investigation of selective cytotoxicity, and elucidation of apoptosis-related molecular pathways. She also contributed to the development of a liposomal formulation aimed at improving phytochemical bioavailability and enhancing tumor-suppressive activity in vivo.

Research Expertise

Dr. Kour's research interests encompass phytochemistry, natural-product drug discovery, oxidative stress, genoprotection, anticancer research, apoptosis, molecular mechanisms of chemoprevention, nanotechnology-based drug delivery, and bioactive phytochemicals. Her work demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach integrating botany with molecular and biomedical sciences.

Research Publications

Dr. Rasdeep Kour has contributed to 25 peer-reviewed research publications, covering areas such as plant-derived anticancer compounds, oxidative stress, DNA protection, molecular apoptosis pathways, nanoprobes, biosensors, drug delivery systems, and computational drug-design approaches. Her publications have appeared in international journals including Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A, South African Journal of Botany, Journal of King Saud University – Science, Heliyon, RSC Medicinal Chemistry, Materials Chemistry Frontiers, Bioorganic Chemistry, Dyes and Pigments, and Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry.

Notable research contributions include investigations into Cassia fistula, Plumbago zeylanica, Hemidesmus indicus, and other medicinal plants for their antioxidant, DNA-protective, antiproliferative, and chemopreventive properties. Her work has also extended into cancer-cell signaling, mitochondrial apoptosis, nanomedicine, and molecular sensing.

Book Chapters

Dr. Kour has contributed to four scholarly book chapters addressing contemporary topics including gut microbiota and the immune system, gut microbiota and diet, the role of gut microbiota in cancer prevention, and the chemotherapeutic potential of dietary phytochemicals. These contributions reflect her broader interest in the relationship between natural products, nutrition, microbiology, and cancer prevention.

Teaching & Academic Experience

Dr. Kour has teaching experience at the undergraduate level. She has served as an Assistant Professor at Khalsa College for Women, Amritsar, where she teaches Plant Physiology and Plant Diversity. Previously, she worked as an Assistant Professor at Khalsa College of Education, Amritsar, teaching Cell Biology, Genetics, and Ecology.

Her teaching experience complements her research background and demonstrates her commitment to academic mentoring and science education.

Key Research Contributions

• Investigated the antioxidant, genoprotective, and anticancer properties of medicinal plant phytoconstituents.
• Conducted mechanistic studies on mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis and GSK3β/p53 signaling.
• Explored phytochemical fractions for their potential against cancer-cell proliferation.
• Contributed to research involving nanotechnology, drug delivery, biosensing, and molecular probes.
• Participated in interdisciplinary research integrating botany, phytochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, and biomedical sciences.
• Contributed to scholarly literature through peer-reviewed publications and book chapters.

Eligibility for Women Researcher Award 

Dr. Rasdeep Kour is eligible for the Women Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels based on her strong academic and research profile. She has completed a doctoral degree in Botany with specialized research in natural-product-based antioxidant, genoprotective, and anticancer investigations. Her publication record, interdisciplinary research contributions, book chapters, and experience in teaching and academic research demonstrate sustained scientific engagement.

Her work on medicinal plant phytoconstituents, cancer biology, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and innovative drug-delivery approaches highlights her potential to contribute significantly to the advancement of plant-based biomedical research and therapeutic discovery. Her combination of doctoral research expertise, scholarly publications, interdisciplinary contributions, and academic teaching experience makes her a strong candidate for recognition under the Women Researcher Award – Scientific Laurels.