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Kareena Moar
Assistant Professor(Grade-I)
kareena.moar@mail.jiit.ac.in
Biography

Dr. Kareena Moar is a researcher with a strong academic record and a focus on cancer biology and oxidative stress. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Zoology Hons. from Hindu College, University of Delhi, graduating as a Gold Medalist for securing the highest marks across all three years. She went on to complete her Master’s degree in Zoology from Miranda House, University of Delhi, before pursuing her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the Central University of Haryana, where she recently submitted her thesis titled “Biological Evaluation of Polyphenols as Anti-cancerous Agents”. During her Ph.D., Dr. Moar conducted integrated studies on both cancer cell models and human blood samples, investigating the anticancer and antioxidative potential of naturally occurring bioactive compounds, both individually and in synergy with standard chemotherapeutics. Her research outcomes have contributed valuable insights into the translational application of plant-derived compounds in cancer therapy and oxidative stress management. A prolific researcher, Dr. Moar has published 17 peer-reviewed research and review papers and authored 5 book chapters with reputed publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, and Academic Press. She has qualified the CSIR-NET examination three times with outstanding national ranks and was awarded the JRF and SRF by the Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation and Technology. Her academic excellence has been recognized with multiple gold medals and merit certificates throughout her career. Dr. Moar’s passion for research is matched by her commitment to teaching and mentoring, aiming to inspire future scientists while advancing impactful biomedical research.

Research Highlights

Dr. Kareena Moar’s research is focused on exploring the therapeutic potential of naturally occurring bioactive compounds in addressing cancer progression and oxidative stress. Her work during her doctorate combined cell-based experiments with analyses on human blood samples, providing a well-rounded translational approach that linked laboratory research to potential clinical applications. On the cellular front, she investigates how selected phytochemicals, individually and in combination with standard chemotherapeutic agents, could modulate cancer cell growth and survival. Her studies revealed that these compounds not only enhanced the anticancer effects of conventional drugs but also showed promise in reducing treatment-associated toxicity. This dual benefit pointed toward the development of safer and more effective therapeutic regimens. In parallel, she had also conducted clinical-oriented investigations in her doctorate using human red blood cells to assess the impact of oxidative stress and the protective influence of the same bioactive compounds. Her findings demonstrated that these compounds could help maintain red blood cell membrane stability, reduce oxidative damage, and preserve antioxidant capacity under stress conditions. By integrating insights from cancer cell models with human blood-based studies, her research bridged fundamental molecular understanding with potential real-world applications. The outcomes contribute to the growing evidence that plant-derived compounds hold significant promise as adjuncts to current cancer treatments and as protectants against oxidative damage, thereby paving the way for novel therapeutic strategies that are both effective and less toxic.

Areas Of Interest
  • Cancer
  • Oxidative stress
  • Natural products
  • Polyphenols
Publications
  1. Moar K, Pant A, Saini V, Maurya PK*. Potential Biomarkers in Endometrial Cancer: A Narrative Review. Biomarkers.
  2. Moar K, Pant A, Saini V, Maurya PK*. Potential Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarkers for Breast Cancer: A Compiled Review. Pathology: Research and Practice.
  3. Moar K, Brahma M, Pant A, Maruthi M, Maurya PK. Exploring the effect of epigallocatechin gallate on non small cell lung cancer. Int J Biochem Mol Biol. 2024.
  4. Moar K., Yadav, S., Pant, A., & Maurya, P. K. (2024). Anti-tumor Effects of Polyphenols via Targeting Cancer Driving Signaling Pathways: A Review. Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry.
  5. Moar K, Brahma M, Pant A, Maruthi M, Maurya PK. Synergistic anticancer activity of resveratrol with cisplatin and carboplatin in A549 lung adenocarcinoma cells. Int J Clin Exp Pathol. 2024 Nov 15;17(11):411-420. doi: 10.62347/RYSQ1416. PMID: 39660333; PMCID: PMC11626289.
  6. Moar K, Brahma M, Kakde GS, Pant A, Maruthi M, Maurya PK. Protective Effect of Resveratrol Against Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: In-Vitro and In-Silico Studies. Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds. 2024 Oct 26:1-6.
  7. Pant, A., Moar K., K Arora, T., & Maurya, P. K. (2023). Biomarkers of endometriosis. Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry.
  8. Pant, A., Moar K., K Arora, T., & Maurya, P. K. Assessment of MMP14, CAV2, CLU and SPARCL1 Expression Profiles in Endometriosis Pathology: Research and Practice.
  9. Pant, A., Moar K., K Arora, T., & Maurya, P. K. (2024). Implication of Biosignatures in the progression of endometriosis Pathology: Research and Practice.
  10. Dakal TC, Dhabhai B, Pant A, Moar K, Chaudhary K, Yadav V, Ranga V, Sharma NK, Kumar A, Maurya PK, Maciaczyk J, Schmidt-Wolf IGH, Sharma A. Oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes: functions and roles in cancers. MedComm (2020).
  11. Yadav S, Deepika, Moar K, Kumar A, Khola N, Pant A, Kakde GS, Maurya PK. Reconsidering red blood cells as the diagnostic potential for neurodegenerative disorders. Biol Cell. 2024
  12. Dakal TC, Dhakar R, Beura A, Moar K, Maurya PK, Sharma NK, Ranga V, Kumar A. Emerging methods and techniques for cancer biomarker discovery. Pathol Res Pract. 2024.
  13. Pant A, Moar K, Maurya PK. Impact of estradiol in inducing endometrial cancer using RL95-2. Pathol Res Pract. 2024 Nov;263:155640. doi: 10.1016/j.prp.2024.155640. Epub 2024 Oct 3. PMID: 39383736.
  14. Pant A, Moar K, Arora TK, Dakal TC, Ranga V, Sharma NK, Maurya PK. Deciphering the Role of Circulating miRNAs in the Etiology and Pathophysiology of Endometriosis: An Updated Compiled Review. Experimental Cell Research. 2025 Feb 25:114482.
  15. Kumar A, Bhagat S, Moar K, Singh S, Dakal TC, Maurya PK. Liposome-Encapsulated Curcumin Offers Sustained Release of Curcumin to Ameliorates the Oxidative Stress Biomarkers of Red Blood Cells During Aging. BioNanoScience. 2025 Mar;15(1):1-0.
  16. Khola N, Moar K, Maurya PK. Oxidative stress and neurological disorders: Therapeutic strategies and pharmacological intervention. Brain & Heart. 2024 May 14;2(2):2704.
  17. Singh I, Moar K, Maurya PK. Diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Clin Chim Acta. 2025 Aug 15;576:120425. doi: 10.1016/j.cca.2025.120425. Epub 2025 Jun 12. PMID: 40516895.

Book Chapters

  1. Moar K, Pant A, Saini V, Maurya PK*. Endometrial Cancer: molecular markers and management of advanced stage disease. “Treatment Landscape of Targeted therapies in Oncology”. Chapter 11, Page No. 223- 236; 2023. Elsevier Inc. ISBN: 9780443160349.
  2. Meenakshi, Moar K, Gupta MK, Maurya PK*. Evolution of Targeted Therapies in Cancer: Opportunities and challenges. “Treatment Landscape of Targeted therapies in Oncology”. Chapter 02, Page No. 13-26; 2023. Elsevier Inc. ISBN: 9780443160349.
  3. Moar K, Kakde GS, Maurya PK. Cellular Senescence and Cancer. InCellular Senescence, Age-Related Disorders, and Emerging Treatments 2025 Feb 8 (pp. 247-261). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
  4. Moar K, Maurya PK. BBB and neuroinflammation. InNeuropsychiatric Complications of HIV 2025 Jan 1 (pp. 171-193). Academic Press.
  5. Moar K., Pushpa, Kumar, R., Maurya, P.K. (2025). Practical Clinical Approaches Used in RNA-Based Therapeutics. In: Sharma, N.K., Chand Dakal, T., Maurya, P.K., Wadhwa, G. (eds) RNA-Based Cancer Therapeutics. Springer, Singapore.