Dr. Rashmi Rekha Kumari
Associate Professor
Department of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna – 800014
Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna – 800014
Publication & Research Metrics
434
Total Citations
11
h-index
13
i10-index
25
Research Papers
5
Review Papers
Area of Specialization
Heavy Metal Toxicology
Ethnopharmacology
In Vitro & In Vivo Models of Inflammation, Pain and Seizure, Including Osteoarthritis
Educational Qualifications
| Degree | University / Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| B.V.Sc. & A.H. | RAU, Ranchi | 2003 |
| M.V.Sc. | WBUAFS, Kolkata | 2005 |
| Ph.D. | IVRI, Izatnagar | 2011 |
Employee Experience
| Name of Post | From | To | Organization / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 31.10.2011 | 30.10.2023 | Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna – 14 |
| Associate Professor | 31.10.2023 | Till Date | Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna – 14 |
Five Best Research Articles
1
Kumari, R. R., Lingaraju, M. C., Gupta, G., More, A. S.,
Balaganur, V., Kumar, D., Kumar, P., Kumar, D., Sharma, A. K.,
Mishra, S. K., & Tandan, S. K. (2015).
Effect of alcoholic extract of Entada pursaetha DC on monosodium iodoacetate-induced osteoarthritis pain in rats.
Indian Journal of Medical Research, 141(4), 454–462.
2
Kumari, R. R., Lingaraju, M. C., Gupta, G., More, A. S.,
Balaganur, V., Kumar, D., Kumar, P., Kumar, D., Sharma, A. K.,
Mishra, S. K., & Tandan, S. K. (2017).
Anti-inflammatory effect of alcoholic extract of Entada pursaetha DC in LPS-induced inflammation in mice and RAW264.7 cells.
Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics,
54(3–4), 140–149.
3
More, A. S., Kumari, R. R., Gupta, G., Kathirvel, K.,
Lonare, M. K., Dhayagude, R. S., Kumar, D., Kumar, D.,
Sharma, A. K., & Tandan, S. K. (2012).
Effect of S-methylisothiourea in acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity in rat.
Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology,
385(11), 1127–1139.
4
More, A. S., Kumari, R. R., Gupta, G., et al. (2013).
Effect of iNOS inhibitor S-methylisothiourea in acetaminophen-induced osteoarthritis pain: For osteoarthritis therapy.
Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior,
103(4), 764–721.
5
Kumar, R., Kumari, R. R., Kumar, N., Archana, Nirala, R. K.,
Anjana, K., Choudhary, G. K., Mandal, T. K., & Kumar, P.
(2026).
Arsenic bioaccumulation in cattle naturally exposed to geogenic groundwater contamination in the Middle Indo-Gangetic Plains of Bihar.
Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology,
116, 35.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-026-04189-8
Other Publications & Academic Activities
Books
2
Research Papers
25
Review Papers
5
Popular / Technical Articles
16
Seminars / Conferences Attended
20
Book Chapters
20
NCBI Submissions
20
TV / Radio Talks
3
Research Project Undertaken at BASU
| Sl. No. | Title of Research Project | Duration | Funding Agency | Sanctioned Budget | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Study of Bioaccumulation of Arsenic in Buffalo Naturally Exposed to Geogenic Groundwater Contamination in Selected Endemic Areas of the Indo-Gangetic Plain of Bihar | 1.5 Years | To be updated | Budget to be confirmed | PI |
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Membership of Professional Bodies
| Sl. No. | Society | Membership Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Science Congress | L26536 |
| 2 | Indian Society of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology | L-190 |
| 3 | Society of Toxicology, India | STOX-781L- (verify full number) |
Honours & Awards
| Sl. No. | Name of Honour / Award | Awarding Organization / Event | Year / Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best Poster Award (First) | International Conference on Sustainable Innovation in Dairying (ICSID), International Convention Centre, Rajgir | 2–5 April 2015 |
| 2 | Best Women Scientist Award | International Conference on Rural Livelihood Improvement by Enhancing Farmers' Income through Sustainable Innovative Agri and Allied Enterprises, BIT, Patna | 2018; 30 October–1 November |
| 3 | Official Spotlight (Research Category), 7th Academic Brilliance Award-19 | EET CRS Research Wing, for excellence in professional education and industry | 2019 (verify) |