Transcript PGD CE&ART - Bangalore University

The School of Natural Sciences is setup by the Bangalore University from the academic
year 2007-2008, to impart high quality education in Integrated Biological Science
in a vibrant academic ambiance with distinguished teachers and infrastructure.
Biological Science is one of the thrust areas of the 21st Century. The Depatment aims to
make teaching and training program contemporary and vibrant.
To establish state-of-art student laboratories for training students with modern tools
and techniques to pursue higher professional and academic careers
To nurture world class scientists who will take up challenging research and teaching
assignments in Universities, R&D institutions and industry.
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Novel Five year Integrated M.Sc. in Biological Sciences
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Ph.D. in Biological Sciences
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UGC Innovative One year Post Graduation Diploma in Clinical Embryology
and Assisted Reproductive Technology (PGD CE&ART)
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PUC/XII for Five year Integrated M.Sc. in Biological Sciences
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Post graduation in any life science subjects for Ph.D. in Biological Sciences
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Graduates from Medicine and Post Graduates from Zoology, Biotechnology,
Life sciences, Biological Sciences, Molecular biology, Applied genetics are
eligible for PGD CE&ART
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5 years for Integrated M.Sc. In Biological Sciences (with intermediate exit
options )
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Regular Ph.D. Program : 3–5 years; Part-time Ph.D. Program : 4–6 years
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One year for PGD CE&ART
Biological Science is one of the thrust areas of the 21st century and is touted as
“THE FASTEST GROWING SECTOR” by Socialists, Economists and Scientific
communities across the World. With the exponential increase in Science and
Technology over recent years it is essential, to keep up the pace and provide well
trained, qualified man power. To keep abreast with this opportunity the course
was initiated to meet the ‘Nation’s Call’ for quality education and research.
 Impart high quality integrated and interdisciplinary Biological science education
 Provide opportunities and exposure to students to conduct both intra-mural and
extra-mural research projects independently under the guidance of faculties.
 Nurture scientists, trained in taking up challenging research and teaching
assignments in Universities, R&D Institution and industry.
Candidates who have completed Pre-University course with
science and have secured at least 50% of marks in the aggregate
at the qualifying examination are eligible.
The course is of 5 year duration consisting of 10 semesters. The
final semester is by Research.
The annual intake at present is 16 seats regular + 04 payment
seats and supernumerary seats
Each semester comprises of 16 weeks of class work excluding the
duration of examination.
Exit option: Upon successful completion of 2 years, 3 years, 4
years and 5 years students will be awarded diploma, B.Sc.,
B.Sc(Hon), M.Sc.
The curricula of the course is a fine blend of classical and modern biology. With the
implementation of credit hours, the students have the option of selecting their
specializations.
The first three years address the fundamentals of biology and their allied subjects
providing an ideal platform for the students to launch their careers in Biology
The subsequent years expose the students to various specializations and will introduce
the modern tools and techniques of Biology. This would ensure that the students get
adequate exposure to industrial requirements and develop skills required for
research.
The students are made to work on research projects to enable them to have hands on
experience in handling various biological systems
The curricula of the course is not restricted mere teaching but emphasizes on practical
based learning as it is more effective and useful
Several modern biology papers such as Evolutionary biology, systems biology,
Biomedical sciences, genomics and proteomics, Molecular physiology, Bioinformatics
& Computational Biology, Bioengineering add vital value for the course.
Dr. H. P. Puttaraju, Professor and Coordinator
• During the past 15 years organized several
conferences, Seminars and lecture series.
• Delivered lectures at many Universities in India and
abroad (Egypt, UK, Japan, Germany)
• Served as member of BOS, BOE, and BOA of several
Universities in the state and outside.
• Published more than 160 research papers in national and international journals of
high repute, 3 books and guided successfully 16 Ph.Ds and 7 M.Phil research
degrees.
• Subject expert to evaluate the projects and awards of various agencies including
TWAS.
• Reviewer of research papers for Indian and foreign journals.
• Contributed review articles and book chapters published at national and
international level.
• Received several awards and fellowships for his research contributions such as
Sir C.V. Raman Young Scientist award in Life Sciences for the year 2004,
Commonwealth fellowship 1997, Visiting fellowships to University of Bremen,
Germany under DFG_INSA bilateral exchange program 2010.
Dr. Sayandip Mukherjee, UGC - Asst. Professor
• Joined the Department in December 2013 under UGC
Faculty Recharge Program.
• Pursued Post-doctoral Research in Cell and Gene
Therapy from University College London (UCL), UK
(March 2007 – October 2013)
• Completed Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics and Immunology from Rutgers
University, New Jersey, USA in February 2007.
• Published 12 research papers International journals of high repute, 2 Review
articles and have authored 2 book chapters.
• Awards and Honours
 Recipient of UGC Start-up-Grant for newly recruited faculty May 2014
 Elected as Fellow of Linnean Society, London UK – February 2014
 Awarded British Society of Cell and Gene Therapy Travel Award for overseas
research, August 2008.
 Recipient of Graduate Fellowship from Joint Molecular Biosciences Graduate
Program, Rutgers University, USA (2000 – 2007)
 Qualified CSIR UGC NET for JRF and LS– 2000
• The Department has 3 full time Guest faculties and 16 part time Guest faculties.
Name of the Teacher
Qualifications
Post held
Specialization
Dr. P.C.Shreedharan
Dr. Poornima S.
Mrs. Kaviyarasi N S
Mr. Preetham.K
Dr. Sowbhagya K
Dr. Balaji Naik.
Dr. Lakshminarayana
Dr. Ramakrishna T.M
Dr. Nanjundan.G
Mr. N. Narasinga Rao
Dr. Sumithra
Dr. Y.N Seetharam
Dr. B S Ramakrsihna
Dr. Amzad Basha Kolar
Mrs. Slinin P
Dr. B M Prabhu
Dr. Chidananda Sringeri
Dr. Shyamala K V
M.Sc. Ph.D.
M.Sc. Ph.D.
M.Sc, M.Phil
MA
MA, PhD
MA, PhD
M.Sc. Ph.D.
M.Sc. Ph.D
M.Sc. Ph.D.
M.Sc.
M.Sc. Ph.D.
M.Sc. Ph.D.
M.Sc, Ph.D
M.Sc,M.Phil, PhD
M.Sc, Biochemistry
M.Sc, PhD
M.A,M.Phil
M.Sc,PhD
Full Time
Full Time
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Part Time
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Zoology
Botany
Chemistry
English
Kannada
Hindi
Botany
Bio-technology
Statistics
Bio-technology
Lfesciences
Botany
Sanskrit
Botany
Biochemistry
Zoology
Political Science
Genetics
Dr. B S Ravishankar
M.Sc.PhD
Part Time
Zoology
• The Department has 02 permanent and 06
outsourced non-teaching staff.
• The non-teaching staff actively participate
and cooperate in smooth functioning of the
Department
• The Department has over 103 students in the last five years and there has
been a steady increase in the number of applications received every year.
• Among the students 16 students belong to SC/ST/Cat-I and 35 students
belong to OBC and 52 students belong to GM.
• Twenty four students got admitted during the academic year 2013-14.
• 100% pass-out for both batches since the inception of the course.
• All the students are placed in various research institutes, industries and
academia.
It is estimated that around 18 – 20 % of any population is infertile/ sub-fertile
throughout the World. Male Infertility is on the rise over the past 5 decades. More
than 4 million babies are born globally through Assisted Reproductive
Technology (ART). The success rate is comparatively low in India due to
untrained/ unqualified personnel involved in ART. To bridge the gap it is very
much essential to provide the country a trained human resource through this
innovative course
 Understand the endocrinological control of human reproduction, gametogenesis,
fertilization and early embryonic development and the causes and management of
infertility.
 Impart
training
on
assisted
fertilization
techniques
including
micromanipulation and establish and maintain quality assurance procedures, which
are essential to the reliable operation of an IVF clinic.
 Evaluate the latest developments in cryopreservation of oocytes, spermatozoa,
zygotes and cleavage stage embryos as well as ovarian and testicular biopsies
 Equip the candidates to work competently in human IVF services by providing
the essential theoretical and practical knowledge in human embryology.
Candidates who have completed MBBS, M.Sc. (Zoology,
Biotechnology, Life sciences, Biological Sciences, Molecular biology,
Applied genetics) are eligible
Intake : 20 seats + 10 sponsored candidates
Eligibility Criteria – Minimum 50% in aggregate the qualifying exam
The course comprises of 2 theory papers and 2 practicals along
with a Case study / Hands-on training.
Candidates are required to initiate a short project / Hands-on
training and present the outcome of the project in the form of a
dissertation.
There will be 20-25 contact hours per week. This includes
theory, practicals/ seminars/ guest lecturers/ Case studies and
hands-on training at I.V.F lab, visit to Institutes/ Organizations.
Bangalore University,
Jnanabharathi campus,
Bangalore - 560 056
(A unit of RR Medicare Services),
9th Main Jayanagar 4th Block,
Bangalore - 560 011
• UGC has sanctioned two Assistant Professors posts for a minimum
period of 5 years
• Additionally UGC has provided a financial aid of Rs. 60 lakhs for 5 years
for smooth functioning of the course
• The UGC innovative PG Diploma course was started from the academic
year 2013-14
• Currently there are 18 students and there has been repeated requests to
increase the intake to the course.
• Two students have joined the Ph.D. Program in Biological Sciences and is
working under the guidance of Dr. H. P. Puttaraju.
• The research work is being funded CPEPA program and DST.
• The candidates are working on proteomic studies of Wolbachia in
Drosophila and silkworm model systems.
Dr. H. P. PUTTARAJU, Professor and Coordinator
• Prof. Puttaraju has received several research projects worth over crores from
various National funding agencies as detailed below,
Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi (1997-2000) Rs. 5.46391 L
Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi (2002-2005) Rs. 13.36 L
(Grant No.SP/SO/C-28/95 )
(Grant No. BT/PR2439/PBD/ID/060/2001)
Bangalore University, Bangalore (2005-2008).Rs.6.00 lakhs (Grant No.DEV/D3/Inter-dis/Res.Proj/2004-05)
University grants Commission, New Delhi (2008-2011) Rs. 7.32 lakhs. (Grant No F.No.33-381/2007 (SR) )
DST, Govt. of India (2010-2013) Rs. 33.72,600 lakhs (Grant No: SR/SO/AS-77/2008,)
DST. Govt. of India INSPIRE SCIENCE CAMP – 2011, Rs. 9.75 lakhs (Grant No: SR/INSPIRE/2010 )
DST. Govt. of India INSPIRE SCIENCE CAMP – 2012, Rs. 13.00 lakhs (Grant No: SR/INSPIRE/2011 )
ICMR, Govt. of India (2012-15) Rs.36.90,130 L (Grant No:5/8-7(309)V-2011/ECD-11 )
DAE-BRNS,Govt.of India (2012-15) Rs.17.09,550 L (Grant No.2012/37B/12/BRNS/No953)
DST. Govt. of India INSPIRE SCIENCE CAMP – 2012, Rs. 11.75 lakhs (Grant No: SR/INSPIRE/2012 )
Recognized as one of the Investigators of UGC award for Centre for Potential for Excellence in
Bangalore University with Rs. 5.75 Crore in 2011-12.
Instituted UGC financed innovative PG Diploma in Clinical embryology and Assisted
reproductive technology, 2013
UGC one time grant for Academic excellence – 2013-15 Rs. 10.00 Lakhs
Dr. H. Ravikumar M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Dr. Sampath Kumar S. M.Sc., Ph.D.
Bio-Manipulation of Aedes mosquitoes to reduce adult mosquitoes life span
and inhibit viral competence through Wolbachia transfection
Mr. Huchesh C.H. M.Sc.
Characterization of genetic diversity in Uzifly and its
endosymbiont Wolbachia
Mr. Kunal Ankola M.Sc.
Impact of Wolbachia on the reproductive biology of Butterflies
Mr. Uday J. M.Sc.
Cloning, characterization of wsp gene of Wolbachia in
Drosophila melanogastar
Mrs. Chethana M.Sc.
Mitochondrial DNA diversity in Indian Honey bees – Apis cerana
Mr. Kishore V.P. M.Sc.
In-vitro cultivation of Wolbachia in insect and mammalian cell
lines and their interactions – a comparative study
Mr. Kiran H.R. M.Sc.
Functional characterization of Wolbachia as candidate for antiviral immunity in silkworm Bombyx mori L.
YEAR: 2014
1. Prakash BM, Prathima A, Ravikumar H, Chandrashaker KT, Puttaraju HP Molecular Characterization of Wolbachia and its
phage WO in the laboratory populations of Drosophila Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 2014; 2 (2): 33-38
2. H.C. Huchesh and H.P. Puttaraju Overview of distribution and diversity of Wolbachia endosymbiont among the different
geographical populations of Indian Uzifly, Exorista sorbillans (Diptera: Tachinidae) Journal of Entomology and Zoology
Studies 2014; 2 (2): 119-124
3. B. M. Prakash, A. Prathima, H. C. Huchesh, H. Ravikumar, H. P. Puttaraju Wolbachia: a friend or foe for Uzi flies Journal of
Entomology and Zoology Studies 2014; 2(2): 130-132
4. B.M. Prakash, A. Prathima, H. C. Huchesh, H. Ravikumar, H.P. Puttaraju Niche heterogeneity associated with Wolbachia in
the Uzi fly, Exorista sorbillans Wiedemann (Diptera: Tachinidae) Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 2014; 2 (2):
125-129
5. Chethana V Chalapathy, H.P.Puttaraju, V.SivaraA pilot study on genetic diversity in Indianhoneybees-Apis cerana of
Karnataka populationsJournal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 2014; 2 (3): 07-13
6. Uday. J, SampathKumar. S. Huchesh C H., Chethana.V. C H. P. Puttaraju
Insilco Analysis of Wolbachia Surface Protein in
Wolbachia Endosymbiont of D. Melenogaster. ISSN 0976 – 9080 www.bmjournal.in BM/Vol.5/March 2014/ BM0105081514
7. Chethana .V. Chalapathy, Puttaraju. H.P, Sivaram .V : Mitochondrial DNA Diversity Studies in Apis cerana populations of
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve ISSN 0976 – 9080 www.bmjournal.in BM/Vol.5/May 2014/BM- 0562081514
YEAR: 2013
1. Sumithra N.N, N.M.Guruprasad and H P Puttaraju; Molecular detection of Wolbachia and Phage WO infection in
Spodoptera litura, JEZS; 2013 (4): 54-57
2. B M Prakash, A Prathima, H.Ravikumar, H C Huchesh and H P Puttaraju Metapopulation biology of the Indian uzifly,
Exorista sorbillans (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tachinidae)- The Tachind times, Issue 26,2013
3. N.M.Guruprasad,S.K.Jalali and H.P.Puttaraju (Wolbachia and its prospectives in biological control of insect pests and
diseases vectors. Applied Entomology and Zoology. DOI: 10.1007/s13355-013-0178-2
YEAR: 2012
1. Sampath Kumar S and H P Puttaraju Improvised microinjection technique for mosquito vectors -The Indian journal of
medical research 12/2012; 136(6):971-8. · (2.04 IF)
2. J Uday, HP Puttaraju Comparative analysis of Wolbachia surface protein in D. melanoagster, A. tabida and B. malayi bioinformation.net: volume 8(15)
3. N. M. Guruprasad, Sumithra, L. Mouton and H. P. Puttaraju Long PCR : A sensitive PCR protocol for amplification of
Wolbachia endosymbiont in Indian honey bees Journal of Entomological Research.36 (2): 119-122
4. Sumithra1, N. M. Guruprasad2 and H. P. Puttaraju1 A Comparative analysis of Long PCR and Standard PCR technique in
detecting the Wolbachia Endosymbiont ‘Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy’ 472 Vol. 6 (4) 472-478 October
2012, ISSN 0973-8916 (Print), 2230-7303 (Online)
5. Kunal Ankola, Kavya Krishna, Priyanka Swamy, and H.P.Puttaraju -Molecular Diagnosis of male killing Spiroplasma
infection in some species of Butterflies in India., National Journal of Life Sciences Vol. 9(2)2012
YEAR: 2011
1. N. M. Guruprasad, L. Mouton and H. P. Puttaraju Effect of Wolbachia infection and temperature variations on the fecundity
of the Uzifly Exorista sorbillans (Diptera: Tachinidae) Symbiosis Volume 54, Number 3, 151-158, DOI: 10.1007/s13199011-0138-y, 2011(Impact Factor-1.442)
2. Ravikumar H, Prakash B.M., Sampathkumar, S and Puttaraju, H.P., Molecular Sub-Grouping of Wolbachia and bacteriophage
WO Infection among some Indian Drosophila species.Journal of Genetics, 1-5,Vol. 90, No. 3, December 2011 (Imapact
Factor-1.338)
3. KUNAL ANKOLA, DOROTHEA BRUECKNER and HP PUTTARAJU. Wolbachia endosymbiont infection in two Indian
butterflies and female-biased sex ratio in the Red Pierrot, Talicada nyseus, J. Biosci. 1-6, 36(5), December 2011 (Impact
Factor-1.96)
4. Nadipinayakanahalli Munikrishnappa Guruprasad •Laurence Mouton • Sumithra • Hosagavi Puttegowda Puttaraju. Survey
of Wolbachia and Its Phage WO in the Uzifly Exorista sorbillans (Diptera: Tachinidae) .Curr Microbiol 63(3), 267-72 Sept.
2011 (Impact Factor – 1.6)
5. Ravikumar H, Ramachandraswamy N, Puttaraju H.P. Molecular strain typing of Wolbachia infection from Indian mosquitoes
using wsp gene. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease. 106-109, 2011. (Impact Factor – 0.65)
6. B.C. Kesavamurthy and H.P.Puttaraju. Application of DNA markers in Uzifly (Diptera), a review. Sericologia 51(1) 19-24 ,
2011(Impact Factor – 0.3)
7. H.Ravikumar, N.Ramachandraswamy and H.P.Puttaraju Evidence of Wolbachia symboint in Aedes Mosquitoes from
Karnataka, India. National J. of Life sciences,39-42 Vol.8(1) 2011
8. K . T. Chandrashekara and H. P. Puttaraju, " Antioxidant activity of Plant Extracts on Leaf Rust Pathogen Ceretolium Fici
Infected Mulberry (Morus Alba L.) ", Inventi Impact: Ethnopharmacology , Vol. 2011 , Article ID- " Inventi:ep/421/11 "
, 2011 [ cited 2012 Feb 29 ]
9. Keshava Murthy B.C.; Prakash B.M.; Puttaraju H.P.; Hittalmani Shailaja “Functional DNA Marker Assisted Characterization Of
Selected Mulberry (Morus Spp.),Accessions” Sericologia 2011, vol. 51, no3, pp. 295-313 .
Dr. Sayandip Mukherjee, UGC - Asst. Professor
• Recipient of UGC Start-up-Grant of Rs. 10.00 lakhs for newly recruited faculty May
2014.
1. Sung PJ, Mukherjee S, Blundell MP, Thrasher AJ. Feeder-free derivation of functional platelets from human induced
pluripotent stem cells. Journal of Blood Disorders & Transfusion, August 2013; 4(4): doi 10.4172/2155-9864.100153.
(Impact factor: 2.14)
2. Boucherie C, Mukherjee S, Henckaerts E, Thrasher AJ, Sowden JC, Ali RR. Self-organizing neuroepithelium from human
pluripotent stem cells facilitates derivation of photoreceptors. Stem Cells, February 2013; 31(2): 408-14. (IF - 7.7)
3. Moschidou D, Mukherjee S, Blundell MP, Jones GN, Atala A, Thrasher AJ, Fisk NM, De Coppi P, Guillot PV. Human midtrimester amniotic fluid stem cells cultured under embryonic stem cell conditions with Valproic acid acquire pluripotent
characteristics. Stem Cells and Development, February 2013; 22(3): 444-58. (IF - 4.67)
4. Moschidou D, Mukherjee S, Blundell MP, Jones GN, Drews K, Abdulrazzak H, Nowakowska B, Phoolchund A, Lay K,
Ramasamy S, Cananzi M, Nettersheim D, Sullivan M, Frost J, Moore G, Vermeesch JR, Fisk NM, Thrasher AJ, Atala A, Adjaye J,
Schorle H, De Coppi P, Guillot PV. Valproic acid confers functional pluripotency to human amniotic fluid stem cells in a
transgene-free approach. Molecular Therapy, October 2012: 20(10), 1953-67. (IF - 7.041)
5. Guasti L, Prasongchean W, Kleftouris G, Mukherjee S, Thrasher AJ, Bulstrode NW, Ferretti P. High plasticity of paediatric
adipose tissue-derived stem cells: too much for selective skeletogenic differentiation? Stem Cells Translational Medicine,
May 2012: 1(5), 384-95. (IF : unknown)
6. Mukherjee S, Santilli G, Blundell MP, Navarro S, Bueren JA, Thrasher AJ. Generation of functional neutrophils from a mouse
model of X-linked chronic granulomatous disorder using induced pluripotent stem cells. PLoS ONE. 2011 March; 6(3). (IF :
4.24)
7. Mandegar MA, Moralli D, Khoja S, Cowley S, Chan DYL, Yusuf M, Mukherjee S, Blundell MP, Volpi EV, Thrasher AJ, James W,
Monaco ZL. Functional human artificial chromosome are generated and stably maintained in human embryonic stem cells.
Human Molecular Genetics, 2011 Aug 1; 20(15):2905-13. (IF: 7.692)
8. Kane NM, Nowrouzi A, Mukherjee S, Blundell MP, Greig JA, Lee WK, Houslay MD, Milligan G, Mountford JC, von Kalle C,
Schmidt M, Thrasher AJ, Baker AH. Lentivirus-mediated reprogramming of somatic cells in the absence of transgenic
reprogramming factors. Molecular Therapy. 2010 Dec; 18(12):2139-45. (IF 7.041)
9. Karwacz K*, Mukherjee S*, Apolonia L, Blundell MP, Bouma G, Escors D, Collins MK, Thrasher AJ. Nonintegrating
lentivector vaccines stimulate prolonged T-cell and antibody responses and are effective in tumor therapy. Journal of
Virology. 2009 Apr; 83(7):3094-103.*equal authorship (IF :5.076)
10. Mukherjee S, Lee HL, Ron Y, Dougherty JP. Proviral progeny of heterodimeric virions reveal high crossover rate for human
immunodeficiency virus type 2. Journal of Virology, 2006 Dec; 80(24):12402-7. (IF 5.076)
11. Mukherjee S, Lee HL, Pacchia AL, Ron Y, Dougherty JP. A HIV-2 based self-inactivating vector for enhanced gene
transduction. Journal of Biotechnology. 2007 Jan 20; 127(4):745-57. (IF 3.34)
12. Zhuang J *, Mukherjee S*, Ron Y, Dougherty JP. High rate of genetic recombination in murine leukemia virus : Implications
for influencing proviral ploidy. Journal of Virology, 2006 July; 80 (13); 6706-11. * equal authorship (IF 5.076)
Review Articles
13. Mukherjee S & Thrasher AJ. Progress and Prospects: Advancements in Retroviral Vector Design, Generation and
Application. Human Gene Therapy, September 2011: 22 (10),1171-74. (IF 4.019)
14. Mukherjee S & Thrasher AJ. iPS: Unstable Origins? Molecular Therapy 2011 July: 19(7), 1188-90. (IF 7.041)
Book Chapters
15. Mukherjee S & Thrasher AJ. Gene correction of induced pluripotent stem cells derived from a murine model of X-linked
Chronic Granulomatous Disorder. Gene Correction: Methods and Protocols, Methods in Molecular Biology, Humana
Press, NJ, USA, 2014;1114: 427-440.
16. Pacchia AL, Mukherjee S, Dougherty JP. Choice and use of appropriate packaging cell types. Lentivirus Gene Engineering
Protocols, Methods in Molecular Biology, Humana Press, NJ, USA, 2003; 229: 29-42.
Student VGST SPiCE Projects
• Six students have received 4 SPiCE projects fuded by VISION Group on Science and
Technology, Department of Information technology and Biotechnology, Government
of Karnataka
• Ref. No. VGST/P-10/SPiCE/2011-12/1069
 Revathi P.R and Arun. P – “Evaluation of microbial fuel cells in bacterial
matrix from sewage water”
 Jyothi S.C and Akshtha Avadhani – “Protein profile and physiochemical
properties of honey”
• Ref. No. VGST/P-10/SPiCE/2012-13/218
 Arun. P – “Garbage city back to Garden city – A novel 3 way approach for
management of Dry wastes”
 Arun Gowda – “Biotransformation of Chromium in leather tannery
effluents”
• The Department has state of art class rooms and laboratories.
• There are 5 separate classrooms for each semester and a Seminar Hall.
• Separate student laboratories (6 nos.) and research laboratories (5
nos.) are available. The student and research laboratories are well
equipped with modern instruments and facilities.
• Additionally, there are spacious rooms available for Office (1 no.)
Teaching faculties (3 nos.) and nonteaching staff (1 no.)
• The Department houses an indigenous Departmental Library (with over
250 books) and Biology Museum (Animal and Plant Museum)
• The Department is equipped with modern instruments such as
micromanipulators, sonicators, deep freezers, Water purifying systems,
CO2 incubators, Needle puller, inverted microscopes, UV-Vis
Spectrophotometer, gradient PCR, Gel Documentation systems and so on...
• The students have excelled exceptionally well over recent years.
• The students have actively participated in several National and
International conferences and have won prizes.
• Six Students have successfully received VGST, SPICE
Projects funded by Government of Karnataka (2011 &
2012)
• Two students has received DST INSPIRE Internship by
DST, Govt. of India (2009-2014).
• Two students have been selected for internship
programme to travel to DST, Germany to do gene
therapy research for 2 months under DFG-DST
programme in 2013.
• Eight students have published research papers in
National journals during their Post graduate program
• Several students have passed in competitive exams such as,
CSIR NET: Maitri M (Lectureship)
GATE 2014: Akshatha Avadhani,
Apsara V
Chethna S B
Jyothi S C
Maitri M
KSET 2013: Jyothi S C.
Priyanka G.N.
• Mr. Rajas. M.R. and Mr. Vinayak were awarded with Summer Research
Fellowships by Indian Academy of Sciences, 2013 and2014.
• Research Scholars have actively participated in several National and
International Conferences and have received best paper/ best poster
awards for their research presentations.
• The Department has conducted various workshops to train the students
and faculties on recent advances.
• Seven days Workshops have been organized on “Drug Discovery
through bioinformatics tools” in association with Bio-Discovery
Group, New Delhi – March, 2014
• Three days Workshop on “Recent advances in Biomedical Sciences”,
supported by Karnataka Science and Technology Academy, Government
of Karnataka. – September, 2013
• Additionally students are encouraged to conduct Science Workshops to
commemorate Annual Science Day celebrations on February 28th
every year.
• The Department has conducted 4 DST-INSPIRE Science Camps for PreUniversity students funded by Government of India to motivate the
students in Science careers.
• 16th-20th May, 2011; 4th-8th April, 2011; 18th-22nd Jan, 2012; 24th-28th Sep,
2012
• The camps were widely appreciated for its content and execution by the
student community and resource personnel from top research institutes
and Universities of the Country.
• Several eminent Scientists and Academicians within India and abroad
have visited and delivered talks in the Department as detailed below,
 Dr. K. N. Gandhi, Harvard University, Harvard
 Prof. Atef Syed Abdel-Razek, National Research Center, Egypt
 Prof. M.R.N. Murthy, IISc, Bangalore
 Prof. Rajasab, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Tumkur University
 Prof. Dileep Deobagkar, Former VC, Goa University
 Prof. Udupi Ramachandra Rao, ISRO
 Dr. Shanarnarayan Rao, NIMHANS
 Prof. Harish Bhat, IISc
 Dr. Umashankar, UAS, GKVK
 Dr. Abraham Verghese, Director, NBAII
 Dr. Yellappa Reddy, Environmentalist, Govt. of Karnataka
 Prof. Balakrishna Gowda, UAS, GKVK
and many more….
• The Department organizes Annual Intra Departmental Sport Meet on
various indoor and outdoor sports.
• The students are also encouraged to participate in inter-departmental
events of the University
• The Department has an active alumni association which meet twice in a
year and discuss about various job opportunities and give their vital
feedbacks
• The Department organizes several cultural events to bring the talents of
the students to the forefront.
• The cultural activities are exhibited under the BLOSSOM Forum
• To promote the scientific interests of the students the Department has a
Science Wall Magazine – ‘PANORAMA’ where recent advances in
various aspects of Science are displayed. The students are encouraged to
give their views and discuss them with the faculties
• The Department with the aid of Rotary RMZ Group has established a
Keystone Bio-park.
• Additionally the students have taken up the responsibility to follow
environmental friendly activities in the and around the premises of
the Department.
• The students participate in good practices in waste disposal, bioremediation, composting etc.,
• The Department of Biological Sciences on behalf of Bangalore University
conducted Refresher Course for Faculties from Under graduate and
Post graduate colleges of India.
• The refresher course was spread over 15 days (21st March to 11th
April, 2014) attended by faculties across India and were addressed by
eminent researchers in the field of Biological Sciences.
Strengths:
•
The Department has successfully addressed the most immediate
concerns of Higher education by designing a innovative curricula that
meets the requirements of the industry
•
The School has got the recognition from the Government of
Karnataka and has made Integrated M.Sc. in Biological Sciences
equivalent to all other PG courses like M.Sc. in Lifescience, Botany,
Zoology, Biotechnology, Applied Genetics, Microbiology, etc.,)
•
The students have published research papers during their academic
tenure. 2 students have received prestigious INSPIRE Fellowship by
DST, India for taking up Basic Science course under School of Natural
Sciences.
•
The students have bagged four VGST Projects, funded by Government
of Karnataka under SPiCE program. This small glimpse of student
accomplishments emphasizes the Academic and Research training
quality of the Department.
•
Two batches have passed out till now since the inception of the
Integrated course and both the batches have been well placed in top
research institutes of the country like IISc, NCBS, JNCSR, AURIGEN etc.
Weakness:
• The Department lacks spacious infrastructure and is sharing the
buildings with other courses
• Lack of permanent faculties
• Needs financial support for establishing a Central facility for the
benefit of students
Opportunities:
• The 21st century belongs to developments of Life Sciences and this
would require trained manpower.
• The Department is providing holistic knowledge which helps in better
understanding of the biological systems.
• Since the ‘Young Talents’ are attracted it is highly benefiting for the
growth of Basic Science
• The Department has state of the art equipments to carry out Basic and
Advanced research and training.
Threats:
• Since the Department is still young it must be well nurtured for it to
flourish, failing which it may fall apart
• The latest tools and technological advances needs to be upgraded
periodically to compete with the ever demanding/ changing trends
• Lack of uninterrupted power and water supply compromising the
functioning of critical instruments.