Prof. Rana P Singh

Prof. Rana P Singh

Vice-Chancellor
Gautam Buddha University
Greater Noida, India

Professor
School of Life Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi, India

Cancer Biology Group - JNU, led by Prof. Rana P. Singh at the School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, specializes in pioneering research in cancer biology and therapeutic strategies. The lab focuses on unraveling the molecular mechanisms underlying cancer initiation, progression, and metastasis, employing a multidisciplinary approach that includes molecular biology, oxidative stress biology, cell signaling, tumor angiogenesis, and experimental therapeutics.

Key research areas involve investigating non-toxic, natural phytochemicals as potential anticancer agents, particularly emphasizing their chemopreventive and therapeutic properties. Utilizing advanced experimental platforms like in vitro cell cultures, in vivo animal models, and genetically amenable Drosophila melanogaster models, the lab seeks to identify pathways involved in oxidative stress regulation, apoptosis, angiogenesis, and immune modulation.

Prof. Singh also directs the Drug and Pharmaceuticals Research Program (DPRP) at JNU and leads the Center for Excellence in Ayurveda and Systems Medicine, which promotes integrative research combining traditional Ayurveda with modern biomedical sciences.

RPS Cancer Lab collaborates internationally, notably contributing to the establishment of the "Centre for Integrative Cancer Biology and Therapeutics" alongside institutions such as Stanford University and Oregon Health & Science University. Committed to translational research, the lab aims to develop safer, effective, and personalized cancer therapies.

Prof. Singh is currently serving as the Vice Chancellor of Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR. He also supervises the research work in his laboratory at JNU.

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Administrative Positions/Activities

Vice-Chancellor

Institution: Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Duration: Feb 2025–present

Rector/Pro-VC

Institution: Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Duration: 2017–2022

Dean of Students

Institution: Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Duration: April 2016–May 2017

Dean of Students’ Welfare

Institution: Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

Duration: 2011–2012

Chairman, Admission Committee

Institution: Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, India

Duration: 2011

Dean, School of Life Sciences

Institution: Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

Duration: 2010–2012

Dean, School of Environmental Sciences

Institution: Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

Duration: 2011

Provost

Institution: Central University of Gujarat (CUG), Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

Duration: 2010–2011

Warden (Senior/Mess/Health/Recreation)

Institution: Sabarmati Hostel, JNU, New Delhi

Duration: 2007–2010

Awards/Honors

Indo-US Science Technology Forum (IUSSTF) - Award for establishing "Centre for Integrative Cancer Biology and Therapeutics"

Institution/Organization:
Virtual Networked Centre - JNU and Stanford University

Period: 2019

ICMR International Fellowship for Young Biomedical Scientists

Institution/Organization:
University of California Riverside, USA

Period: 2013-14

Post-doctoral Trainee Award for Prostate Cancer Research

Institution/Organization:
U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, Department of Defense, USA

Period: 2003-05

Scholar-in-Training Award

Institution/Organization:
American Association for Cancer Research, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Period: 2002

Academic Career

Professor of Cancer Biology

Institution:
School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India

Year: 2012–present

Visiting Scientist

Institution:
University of California Riverside, CA, USA

Year: 2014 (Feb–June)

Professor-Adjunct

Institution:
School of Life Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

Year: 2012–2016

Professor

Institution:
School of Life Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

Year: 2010–2012

Associate Professor, Molecular Cancer Biology

Institution:
School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India

Year: 2006–2010

Assistant Professor - Research

Institution:
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Colorado Denver, CO, USA

Year: 2003–2006

Research Associate

Institution:
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Colorado and Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO, USA

Year: 2001–2003

Post-doctoral Research Fellow

Institution:
Center for Cancer Causation and Prevention, AMC Cancer Research Center, Lakewood, CO, USA

Year: 2000–2001

Other Professional Activities

Academic Committee Member

Organization/Location: CIMAP, Lucknow, India

Duration: 2019–21

Academic Committee Member

Organization/Location: NII, New Delhi, India

Duration: 2019–2021

Board Member

Organization/Location: SERB, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India

Duration: 2018–20

Academic Committee Member

Organization/Location: ICGEB, New Delhi, India

Duration: 2019

LEAP Program participant

Organization/Location: JNU, New Delhi and NUS, Singapore

Duration: Feb 2019

Chairman of Program Review Committee

Organization/Location: National Council for Science and Technology Communications, DST, Govt. of India

Duration: 2018

Council’s Nominee for Committee in Biological/Life Sciences

Organization/Location: IISER Kolkata, India

Duration: 2018

Academic Committee Member

Organization/Location: THSTI, Faridabad, Haryana, India

Duration: 2017–2019

Council’s Nominee for Committee in Biological/Life Sciences

Organization/Location: IISER Bhopal, India

Duration: 2017

Academic Committee Member

Organization/Location: Raman Research Institute, Bangalore, India

Duration: 2017–2019

Chairman, Selection Committee

Organization/Location: National Overseas Scholarship, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India

Duration: 2017

Member-Expert

Organization/Location: Faculty Selection Committee, J&K Public Service Commission, Jammu, India

Duration: 2017

Academic Committee Member

Organization/Location: Army Cadet College, IMA, Dehradun, UK, India

Duration: 2016

Academic Committee Member

Organization/Location: CSIR–CDRI, Lucknow, UP, India

Duration: 2016–2018

Member-Expert

Organization/Location: Selection Committee, Chinese Government Scholarship, MHRD, New Delhi

Duration: 2016

School Board Member

Organization/Location: Manglayatan University, UP

Duration: 2016–2017

Member, Joint-Coordination Committee

Organization/Location: National Institute of Animal Welfare, Faridabad, Haryana

Duration: 2016–17

School Board Member

Organization/Location: Central University of Punjab, Bhatinda

Duration: 2016–2018

Advisory Committee Member

Organization/Location: UGC-HRD Centre, DDU Gorakhpur University, UP, India

Duration: 2015–2017

Member, Indo-Overseas Fellowship Committee

Organization/Location: DST, India

Duration: 2015

Academic Council Member

Organization/Location: JNU, New Delhi

Duration: 2015

School Board Member

Organization/Location: Dept. of Biotechnology, DDU Gorakhpur University, UP, India

Duration: 2014–2017

Scientific Advisory Committee Member

Organization/Location: Institute of Cytology and Preventive Oncology, ICMR, Noida, UP, India

Duration: 2013

Faculty-in Charge

Organization/Location: Central Laboratory Animal Resources, JNU, New Delhi, India

Duration: 2012

Academic Council Member

Organization/Location: Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, UP, India

Duration: 2012–2015

Moderation Committee Member

Organization/Location: Gujarat State Eligibility Test, Gujarat, India

Duration: 2011, 2012

Chair, Search Committees

Organization/Location: University of Colorado – Bio-fractionation and Cancer Intervention Research

Duration: September 2005, March 2006

Invited Judge

Organization/Location: 17th and 18th Annual Student Research Forum, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO, USA

Duration: 2002 and 2003

Invited Judge

Organization/Location: Denver Metropolitan Regional Science Fair, Denver, CO, USA

Duration: 2003

Prof. Rana.P. Singh's Laboratory of Cancer Biology at JNU


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