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Varsha Karunakaran Data-verified
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16 h-index
27 pubs
796 cited
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Varsha Karunakaran's research focuses on the development and application of advanced spectroscopic techniques, particularly Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS), for disease diagnostics and theranostics. Her work involves the design of SERS-nanotags and hybrid nanotheranostics for the multiplex detection and grading of cancer biomarkers in breast and cervical cancers. She has investigated non-invasive diagnostic approaches using salivary SERS fingerprinting combined with artificial intelligence for conditions like COVID-19. Karunakaran also explores the use of nanoprobes, such as those incorporating methylene blue and gold nanorods, for targeted phototherapy and imaging in breast cancer cells. Her research extends to investigating in vivo biomolecular changes using Raman spectroscopy, with applications in understanding tumor responses to radiation therapy. She has published 26 papers with 787 citations and an h-index of 16. Key collaborators include Narasimhan Rajaram, April Mordi, Umme Marium Mim, and Whitney Ann Lowe, all from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.
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- h-index: 16
- Publications: 27
- Citations: 796
Selected Publications
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Investigating Biomarkers of Radiation Resistance in Head and Neck Cancer Using Raman Spectroscopy (2025)
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Investigating Tissue Changes Due to Alcohol and Tobacco Consumption Using Optical Spectroscopy (2025)
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Design and Validation of a Multimodal Diffuse Reflectance and Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy System for In Vivo Applications (2024)
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Investigating In Vivo Tumor Biomolecular Changes Following Radiation Therapy Using Raman Spectroscopy (2024)
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Design and Validation of a Multimodal Spatially Offset System Comprising Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy and Raman Spectroscopy (2024)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Kaustabh Kumar Maiti
9 shared publications
- An efficient molecular luminophore based on tetraphenylethylene (TPE) enabling intracellular detection and therapeutic benefits of hydrogen sulfide in Alzheimer’s disease
- A clinically feasible diagnostic spectro-histology built on SERS-nanotags for multiplex detection and grading of breast cancer biomarkers
- A non-invasive ultrasensitive diagnostic approach for COVID-19 infection using salivary label-free SERS fingerprinting and artificial intelligence
- Nanotheranostic Probe Built on Methylene Blue Loaded Cucurbituril [8] and Gold Nanorod: Targeted Phototherapy in Combination with SERS Imaging on Breast Cancer Cells
- Elucidating Raman Image-Guided Differential Recognition of Clinically Confirmed Grades of Cervical Exfoliated Cells by Dual Biomarker-Appended SERS-Tag
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Narasimhan Rajaram
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
5 shared publications
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- Investigating In Vivo Tumor Biomolecular Changes Following Radiation Therapy Using Raman Spectroscopy
- Design and Validation of a Multimodal Spatially Offset System Comprising Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy and Raman Spectroscopy
- Design and Validation of a Multimodal Diffuse Reflectance and Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy System for In Vivo Applications
- Investigating Tissue Changes Due to Alcohol and Tobacco Consumption Using Optical Spectroscopy
- Investigating Biomarkers of Radiation Resistance in Head and Neck Cancer Using Raman Spectroscopy
Adukkadan N. Ramya
National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (IN)
4 shared publications
- An efficient molecular luminophore based on tetraphenylethylene (TPE) enabling intracellular detection and therapeutic benefits of hydrogen sulfide in Alzheimer’s disease
- A clinically feasible diagnostic spectro-histology built on SERS-nanotags for multiplex detection and grading of breast cancer biomarkers
- Elucidating Raman Image-Guided Differential Recognition of Clinically Confirmed Grades of Cervical Exfoliated Cells by Dual Biomarker-Appended SERS-Tag
- Emergence of Gold‐Mesoporous Silica Hybrid Nanotheranostics: Dox‐Encoded, Folate Targeted Chemotherapy with Modulation of SERS Fingerprinting for Apoptosis Toward Tumor Eradication
Manu M. Joseph
National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (IN)
4 shared publications
- An efficient molecular luminophore based on tetraphenylethylene (TPE) enabling intracellular detection and therapeutic benefits of hydrogen sulfide in Alzheimer’s disease
- A non-invasive ultrasensitive diagnostic approach for COVID-19 infection using salivary label-free SERS fingerprinting and artificial intelligence
- Nanotheranostic Probe Built on Methylene Blue Loaded Cucurbituril [8] and Gold Nanorod: Targeted Phototherapy in Combination with SERS Imaging on Breast Cancer Cells
- Emergence of Gold‐Mesoporous Silica Hybrid Nanotheranostics: Dox‐Encoded, Folate Targeted Chemotherapy with Modulation of SERS Fingerprinting for Apoptosis Toward Tumor Eradication
April Mordi
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
4 shared publications
In database
- Investigating In Vivo Tumor Biomolecular Changes Following Radiation Therapy Using Raman Spectroscopy
- Design and Validation of a Multimodal Spatially Offset System Comprising Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy and Raman Spectroscopy
- Design and Validation of a Multimodal Diffuse Reflectance and Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy System for In Vivo Applications
- Investigating Tissue Changes Due to Alcohol and Tobacco Consumption Using Optical Spectroscopy
Selvakumar Deepika
3 shared publications
- A clinically feasible diagnostic spectro-histology built on SERS-nanotags for multiplex detection and grading of breast cancer biomarkers
- Libocedroquinone: A Promising Anticancer Lead against Lung Cancer from Calocedrus Decurrens
- CCDC 2086733: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
Umme Marium Mim
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
3 shared publications
In database
- Investigating In Vivo Tumor Biomolecular Changes Following Radiation Therapy Using Raman Spectroscopy
- Design and Validation of a Multimodal Diffuse Reflectance and Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy System for In Vivo Applications
- Investigating Tissue Changes Due to Alcohol and Tobacco Consumption Using Optical Spectroscopy
Joshy Joseph
2 shared publications
- A non-invasive ultrasensitive diagnostic approach for COVID-19 infection using salivary label-free SERS fingerprinting and artificial intelligence
- DNA Condensation Triggered by the Synergistic Self-Assembly of Tetraphenylethylene-Viologen Aggregates and CT-DNA
Valliamma N. Saritha
Regional Cancer Center, Thiruvananthapuram (IN)
2 shared publications
- A clinically feasible diagnostic spectro-histology built on SERS-nanotags for multiplex detection and grading of breast cancer biomarkers
- Elucidating Raman Image-Guided Differential Recognition of Clinically Confirmed Grades of Cervical Exfoliated Cells by Dual Biomarker-Appended SERS-Tag
Vishnu Priya Murali
National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (IN)
2 shared publications
- A clinically feasible diagnostic spectro-histology built on SERS-nanotags for multiplex detection and grading of breast cancer biomarkers
- Elucidating Raman Image-Guided Differential Recognition of Clinically Confirmed Grades of Cervical Exfoliated Cells by Dual Biomarker-Appended SERS-Tag
K. Raghu
National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (IN)
2 shared publications
- A clinically feasible diagnostic spectro-histology built on SERS-nanotags for multiplex detection and grading of breast cancer biomarkers
- Elucidating Raman Image-Guided Differential Recognition of Clinically Confirmed Grades of Cervical Exfoliated Cells by Dual Biomarker-Appended SERS-Tag
K. Sujathan
Regional Cancer Center, Thiruvananthapuram (IN)
2 shared publications
- A clinically feasible diagnostic spectro-histology built on SERS-nanotags for multiplex detection and grading of breast cancer biomarkers
- Elucidating Raman Image-Guided Differential Recognition of Clinically Confirmed Grades of Cervical Exfoliated Cells by Dual Biomarker-Appended SERS-Tag
Ishan Barman
Johns Hopkins University (US)
2 shared publications
- Nanotheranostic Probe Built on Methylene Blue Loaded Cucurbituril [8] and Gold Nanorod: Targeted Phototherapy in Combination with SERS Imaging on Breast Cancer Cells
- Investigating In Vivo Tumor Biomolecular Changes Following Radiation Therapy Using Raman Spectroscopy
Santhi Subramanyan
2 shared publications
- Libocedroquinone: A Promising Anticancer Lead against Lung Cancer from Calocedrus Decurrens
- CCDC 2086733: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
Anuja Joseph Gracy
2 shared publications
- Libocedroquinone: A Promising Anticancer Lead against Lung Cancer from Calocedrus Decurrens
- CCDC 2086733: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
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