Introduction

Professional Summary

 Accomplished biochemist and medical educator with 30 years of progressive academic experience in clinical biochemistry and biomedical research. Expertise in diabetes-related metabolic disorders, renal biomarkers, and medical education. Published researcher with strong track record in peer- reviewed journals and national/international conferences. Life member of prestigious academic organizations (ACBI, Indian Science Congress).

Research Interests & Expertise

• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus complications and progression

• Renal dysfunction and biomarkers (Cystatin C, microalbumin) inflammatory markers in metabolic disorders (high-sensitivity CRP) Protein-energy malnutrition in pediatric populations 

• Clinical biochemistry and laboratory medicine

• Medical education technologies and curriculum development

Publications

• Gupta U K, Gupta S et al (2025). Association of Cystatin C with vascular complications in type 2 diabetics of Jammu Region. International Journal of Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Pharma Research, 14(12).

• Gupta, S., & Gupta, U. K. (2025). Assessment of knowledge and reporting of adverse drug reactions by faculty and resident doctors in Government Medical College, Doda and associated hospital. International Journal of Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Pharma Research, 14(10).

•  Kumar, N., Gupta, S., Gupta, U. K., & Gupta, S. (2023). Prevalence of protein energy malnutrition in children 1–5 years of age in peripheral region of Jammu – A cross-sectional study. International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy, 5(1), 15–178.

• Gupta, U. K., Kaur, S., Kumar, N., Gupta, S., & Gupta, S. (2022). Correlation of high-sensitivity CRP, cystatin C and microalbumin in patients with type 2 diabetes of Jammu region. International Journal of Scientific Research, 11(6), 1–4.

• Gupta, U. K., Mahajan, M., Gupta, S., Kumar, N., & Gupta, S. (2022). Cystatin C as an earlier marker of nephropathy in type 2 diabetics of Jammu region. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, 13(04D), 1048–1052.

• Tikoo, A., & Gupta, U. K. (2020). Microalbuminuria as a novel marker of chronic kidney disease in relation to complications of diabetes. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, 11(4), 38045–38049.

• Gupta, U. K., & Kaur, S. (2018). Association of prevalence of complications with degree of hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetics of Jammu region. International Journal of Current Research, 10(10), 74268–74271.

• Gupta, U. K., & Mahajan, M. (2017). Association of prevalence of complications with duration of diabetes in type 2 diabetics of Jammu region. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, 8(12), 22550–22554.

Medical Education & Research Training

• Revised Basic Course in Education Technologies-Christian Medical College (CMC), Ludhiana, conducted at ASCOMS and Hospital, Sidhra, Jammu (3–5 June 2019) 

• Curriculum Implementation Support Program (CISP)– NMC/Regional Centre, ASCOMS and Hospital, Sidhra, Jammu (6–8 June 2019)

• Basic Course in Biomedical Research (BCBR)– Internal quality assurance and quality control management training