Dr. K Balamurugan, Faculty, Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University

Alagappa University (A State University Accredited by NAAC with 'A' Grade)
Department of Biotechnology

Dr. K. Balamurugan

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04 March 1970

Associate Professor
Department of Biotechnology
Alagappa University
Karaikudi 630 003
Tamil Nadu
INDIA

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Teaching Experience	: 10 Years
Reasearch Experience	: 14 Years
Field of Specialization	: Gene Expression, Regulation and Silencing Studies
No. of Papers/Books published	: 14
Recent Publications (in last 3 years)	Balamurugan K and Said HM (2006). Role of the reduced folate carrier (RFC) in intestinal folate uptake. American Journal of Physiology: Cell Physiology 291(1): C189-193. Balamurugan K , Vaziri ND and Said HM (2005). Biotin uptake by human proximal tubular epithelial cells: Cellular and molecular aspects. American Journal of Physiology: Renal Physiology 288(4): F823-831. Said HM , Balamurugan K, Subramanian VS and Said HM (2004). Expression and functional contribution of hTHTR-2 in thiamin absorption in human intestine. American Journal of Physiology : Gastrointestinal & Liver Physiology 286(3): G491-498.
No. of Conferences & Seminars/Workshops attended	: 25
Membership in Professional Bodies	: American Physiological Society
Awards/Rewards/Fellowships/any other Recognition	04/2001 - 08/2006 Faculty Researcher - National Institute Health (NIH), University of California, Irvine, CA. 09/1998 - 04/2001 Research Scientist -National Health Research Institute (NHRI), NCUE, Changhua, Taiwan. 12/1996 - 08/1998 DBT's Post Doctoral Fellowship, CCMB, Hyderabad, India.