Subramanya Upadhya - St. George's University

Professor, Department of Physiology, Neuroscience & Behavioral Sciences
Email: supadhya@sgu.edu
Website: https://www.sgu.edu
Phone: (473) 444-4175 ext. 3712

Biography

Dr. Subramanya Upadhya is a professor at St. George’s University, Grenada, within the Department of Physiology, Neuroscience & Behavioral Sciences. His main teaching roles are currently in Physiology and Pathophysiology. Besides teaching, Dr Upadhya is interested in scholarly activities related to medical education and pathophysiologic basis of disorders of organ/systems. His academic and research activities focus mainly on pathophysiologic basis of disorders related to cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, reproduction, skin and subcutaneous tissues and multisystem.

Areas of Interest

Learning and memory, Biogenic amines as neurotransmitter, Uremic toxins, Heart failure models, Renal failure models, Endocrine regulations, Male and Female infertility, Nutritional aspects of diseases, Antioxidants, Tumor markers, Role of interleukins in atherogenesis, Self-directed Learning, Use of Computer-related Technology in Medical Education, and Interdepartmental Integration of Medical Curriculum.

Affiliations

Selected Publications

Beneficial Effects of ragi (Finger Millet) on Hematological Parameters, Body Mass Index, and Scholastic Performance among Anemic Adolescent High-School Girls (AHSG). Suja Karkada, Sharmila Upadhya, Subramanya Upadhya & Gopalakrishna Bhat. Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing, March 2018, DOI: 10.1080/24694193.2018.1440031. Link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/24694193.2018.1440031

Psychomotor functions at various weeks of chronic renal failure in rats. Merin Iype, Subramanya Upadhya, Sharmila Upadhya, Gopalakrishna Bhat. Cogn Neurodyn. April 2015, Volume 9, Issue 2, pp 201-211; DOI 10.1007/s11571-014-9315-z.

Enhanced dendritic arborization of hippocampal CA3 neurons by Bacopa monniera extract treatment in adult rats. Vollala VR, Subramanya Upadhya, Nayak S. Rom J Morphol Embryol. 2011;52(3):879-86. PMID: 21892534.

Enhancement of basolateral amygdaloid neuronal dendritic arborization following Bacopa monniera extract treatment in adult rats. Vollala VR, Subramanya Upadhya, Nayak S. Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2011;66(4):663-71. PMID: 21655763.

Enhanced dendritic arborization of amygdala neurons during growth spurt periods in rats orally intubated with Bacopa monniera extract. Vollala VR, Subramanya Upadhya, Nayak S. Anat Sci Int. 2011 Dec;86(4):179-88. Epub 2011 Mar 17. PMID: 21409525.

Effect of Bacopa monniera Linn (brahmi) extract on learning and memory in rats – A behavioral study. Venkata Ramana, Subramanya Upadhya. Journal of Veterinary Behavior (2010) 5, 69-74.

Modified uremic rat model – A tool for uremic studies in rats. Merin Iype, Subramanya Upadhya, Sharmila Upadhya and Gopalakrishna Bhat: Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry:2008:23(4):401-403.

Integrated practical examination: A novel approach to evaluate undergraduate medical student in physiology practices. Sharmila Torke, Subramanya Upadhya, Reem Rachel Abraham, Asha K, K. Ramnarayan. South East Asian Journal of Medical Education. vol. 2, no. 1, 2008.

Self-directed Learning in Undergraduate Physiology Curriculum in an Indian Medical School. Reem Rachel Abraham, Subramanya Upadhya, K. Ramnarayan. Indian Educational Review. 43:01:Jan 2007:120-124.

Peer-Guided Cooperative Learning Enhances the Performance of Refresher Students. Sharmila Torke, Reem Rachel Abraham, K. Ramnarayan and Subramanya Upadhya. Adv Physiol. Edu. 31: 118, 2007; 118

Sharmila Torke, Subramanya Upadhya, Reem Rachel Abraham, Ramnarayan K: Computer-assisted objective structured practical examination:An innovative method of evaluation. Adv physiol Educ. 2006;30:48-49

Reem R Abraham, Asha Kamath, Subramanya Upadhya and Komattil Ramnarayan: Learning approaches to physiology of undergraduates in an Indian medical school. Medical Education. 2006;40:916-923

Reem Rachel Abraham, Subramanya Upadhya, Sharmila Torke. K Ramnarayan: Student perspectives of assessment by TEMM model in physiology. Adv Physiol Educ. 2005;29:94-97

Reem Rachel Abraham, Subramanya Upadhya, K Ramnarayan: Self –Directed Learning. Adv Physiol Educ. 2005;29:135-136

Subramanya Upadhya, Mooteri S, Peckham N, Pai RG: Atherogenic effect of interleukin-2 and antiatherogenic effect of interleukin-2 antibody in apo-E-deficient mice. Angiology. 2004 May-June;55(3):289-294

Sharmila Upadhya, Subramanya Upadhya et al: A study of hypoglycemic and antioxidant activity of aegle marmelos in alloxan induced diabetic rats. Indian Journal of Physiol Pharmacol. 2004;48(4)476-480

Reem Rachel Abraham, Subramanya Upadhya, Sharmila Torke. K Ramnarayan: Clinically oriented physiology teaching:strategy for developing critical thinking skills in undergraduate medical students. Adv Physiol Educ. 2004;28:102-104

Sharmila Upadhya, Subramanya Upadhya et al.: Oxidant-antioxidant status in colorectal cancer patients – Before and after treatment. Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry;2004;19(2):91-95

Sharmila Upadhya, Subramanya Upadhya, Vasudevan DM: Tissue polypeptide specific antigen in the post therapeutic evaluation of patients with ovarian and colorectal cancer. Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry;2003;18(1)46-51

Sharmila Upadhya, Subramanya Upadhya et al.: Lipid peroxidation in different tissues:Effect of high cholesterol and fish oil in the diet. Indian Journal of Physiol Pharmacolol;2002;46(4):475-481

Sharmila Upadhya, Subramanya Upadhya, Prabhu KS: Serum glycoconjugates and ceruloplasmin in cancer of uterine cervix. Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry;2002;17(1)20-24

Role of interleukins in atherogenesis. Subramanya Upadhya, Shantha Mooteri, Ramdas G Pai. International Journal of Angiology;2001;10:227-236.