Biotechnology
Biotechnology is the use of living systems and organisms to develop or make products, or "any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use". In the late 20th and early 21st century, biotechnology has expanded to include new and diverse sciences such as genomics, recombinant gene techniques, applied immunology, and development of pharmaceutical therapies and diagnostic tests. Biotechnology has applications in major industrial areas, including health care (medical), crop production and agriculture, process engineering and environment protection.
mLAC is one among twelve colleges in Karnataka with ITBT, Govt. of Karnataka sponsored BT Finishing School, DST-FIST, and UGC sponsored B.Voc course in Medical Laboratory Technology. It has acquired the distinction of DBT-BIF, DBT star status. It has won the incentive award for DBT-BIF Facility, 4th best Bioinformatics centre (in colleges) for publications. It’s other strengths include:
- Research work with societal relevance
- Self funded in-house research projects for M.Sc. Biotechnology students.
- Majority of teaching faculty with doctorate degree, industry and research experience.
- Well equipped labs with state-of-the-art facilities
- Collaboration with industry and MoU for internship and research
- Healthy student teacher ratio
- High publication output with high impact factors.
- UG: CBBT, CZBT
- PG: Biotechnology
- B.Voc: Medical Laboratory Technology
- Biotechnology Finishing School PG Diploma Course.
Domains:- Bioinformatics and Rational Drug design
- Pre-clinical, Clinical research, Biostatistics and Clinical data management
- UGC Sponsored Add-on Courses
- Bioinformatics
- Molecular Techniques
- Medical Lab Techniques
UG Course
| Name | Qualification | Designation | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babitha B | M.Sc., M.Phil., (Ph.D) | Assistant Professor | Plant Biotechnology |
| Hemavathy E | M.Sc., NET., (Ph.D) | Assistant Professor | Microbiology |
| Name | Qualification | Designation | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Nagaveni M B | M.Sc., Ph.D | Coordinator | Free radical & antioxidant research |
| Dr. Vyjayanthi N | M.Sc., Ph.D | Assistant Professor | Sericulture |
| Dr. Priyanka Samji | M.Sc., Ph.D | Assistant Professor | Molecular endocrinology |
| Dr. Gowri Neelima | M.Sc., Ph.D | Assistant Professor | Plant Biotechnology |
| Name | Qualification | Designation | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jolitha A B | M.Sc. Ph.D | Assistant Professor | Gerantology |
| Dr. Medhini | M.Sc. Ph.D | Assistant Professor | Botanical pesticides |
| Dr. Renuka Srihari | M.Sc., Ph.D | Visiting faculty | Biochemistry |
| Kamala A | M.Sc., M.Phil., (Ph.D) | Visiting faculty | Biochemistry |
| Usha T | M.Sc., | Visiting faculty | Biochemistry |
| Bharathi Ramkumar | M.Sc., | Visiting faculty | Zoology |
| Nethravathy S | M.Sc., | Visiting faculty | Basics of Computers,/td> |
| Dr. Kushalatha | M.Sc., NET, Ph.D | Visiting faculty | Biochemistry |
| Dr. Suneetha | M.Sc., Ph.D | Visiting faculty | Biochemistry |
| Mrs. Ashwini | M.Sc | Visiting faculty | Basics of Computers |
| Dr. Sushil Kumar Middha | M.Sc.,M.Phil., Ph.D | Assistant Professor | Bioinformatics |
| Usha T | M.Sc., | Visiting Faculty | Biochemistry |
| Bharathi Ramkumar | M.Sc., | Visiting Faculty | Zoology |
| Nethravathy S | M.Sc., | Visiting Faculty | Basics of Computers |
| Harish H | M.Sc., | Visiting Faculty | JAVA Programming |
- To improve and sustain research activities through
- Academia-industry collaboration with biotech industry and R&D organizations.
- Scientific projects on contemporary issues like waste management, fuel crisis, environmental pollution, biodiversity conservation.
- Interdisciplinary research of medical and societal relevance resulting in patents
- Conducting workshops and seminars on EDP, IPR, Ethical and legal issues related to biotechnology.
- Incubation centre to promote and support women entrepreneurship in biotechnology
- Adopting rural and government schools for introducing basic skills in life sciences
- Organizing camps and awareness programs for cancer and women related health issues.
- Offering consultancy services to industry and neighbouring colleges.
| Name | Title of the Paper | Journal (National/International) |
ISBN/ISSN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Nagaveni M B | BAMBOO-INFOLINE: A plant database for north bengal bamboo species |
Bioinformation 2011 (International) |
0973-2063 0973-8894 |
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| Dr. Nagaveni M B | Protective role of Trigonalla foenum graceum in diabetic rats | Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2011 (International) | 2284-0729 1128-3602 | |
| Dr. Nagaveni M B | Phyto-HelminthicsDB: A database for plants with antihelminthic property | International Journal of Fundamental Applied Sciences 2012 (International) | 2278-1404 | |
| Dr Priyanka Samji | Role of GM-CSF signaling molecule, Magmas, in protein transport and human mitochondria biogenesis | Human molecular genetics Jan, 2010 (National/International) | 0964-6906 | |
| Dr. T L Shantha | Phyto-HelminthicsDB: A database for plants with antihelminthic property | International J Fundamental and Applied Sciences (International) | 1278-1404 | |
| Dr Gowri Neelima | “Expression of a synthetic cry1AcF gene in transgenic Pigeonpea confers resistance to Helicoverpa armigera” | J. Appl. Entomol., 2011 (International) | 1439-0418 | |
| Dr. Middha S K | Insight into causes and antihyperglycemic effects of Punica granatum L rind in alloxan induced rats | Chiang Mai Journal of Science (Impact Factor 0.48) (International) | 0125-2526 | |
| Dr. Middha S K | Toxicological Evaluation of Emblica officinalis fruit extract and its anti-inflammatory and Free Radical Scavenging Properties | Pharmacognosy Magzine (Impact Factor 1.25) (National) | 0973-1296, 0976-4062 | |
| Dr. Middha S K | Molecular Docking studies of probable anti-cancerous candidates found in Hippophae rhamnoides and Hippophae salicifolia | J of BioMedical Research (International) | 674-8301 | |
| Dr. Middha S K | Analgesic, Anti- inflammatory, Anti- Lipoxygenase activity and characterization of three bioactive compounds in the most active fraction of Leptadenia reticulata (Wight & Arn.)- A valuable plant of medicinal importance | Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (Impact Factor 1.25) (International) | 1726-6890 | |
| Dr. Middha S K | Pomegranate peel attenutes hyperglycemic effects of alloxan-induced diabetic rats | EXCLI Journal 13 (Impact Factor 1.923) (International) | 1611-2156 | |
| Dr. Middha S K | In silico–based combinatorial pharmacophore modelling and docking studies of GSK-3β and GK inhibitors of Hippophae | Journal of biosciences 38 (4), 805-814 (Impact Factor 1.78) (National) | 0250-5991 | |
| Dr. Middha S K | HPLC evaluation of phenolic profile, nutritive content and antioxidant capacity of extracts obtained from Punica granatum fruit peel | Advances in Pharmacological Sciences 2013 (2013), 6 Pages (Impact Factor 1.45) (International) | 1687-6342 | |
| Dr. Middha S K | An updated version of Phytomellitus Database | International Journal of Fundamental And Applied Sciences 2 (2), 29 (Impact Factor 0.9) (International) | 2278-1404 | |
| Dr. Middha S K | A Miracle, Economic & Eco-friendly Waste : A review on Punica granatum peel | Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Impact Factor 4.77) (International) | 1741-4288 | |
| Dr. Middha S K | Bambusa vulgaris Schrad. ex JC Wendl. var. vittata Riviere & C. Riviere leaves attenuate oxidative stress-An in vitro biochemical assay | Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources 4 (4), 436-440 (National) | 0976-0512 | |
| Dr. Middha S K | An invitro studies on indigenous ayurvedic plants, having hypoglycemic activity | Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease 2 (S), 46-S49 (National/International) | 2222-1808 | |
| Dr. Middha S K | Molecular docking and quantum mechanical studies on pelargonidin-3-glucoside as renoprotective ACE inhibitor | ISRN Computational Biology (International) | 2314-5420 | |
| Dr. Middha S K | Antioxidant Activity of Punica granatum L. in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats: Region Specific Responses in Brain Antioxidant System. | Asian Pacific J Biomed 2(2). (International) | 1513-7368 | |
| Dr. Middha S K | Ameliorating reactive oxygen species-induced in vitro lipid peroxidation in liver, carbohydrate and DNA damage by Dendrocalamus hamiltonii different leaf extracts | Indian J of Natural Product and Recourses (Impact Factor-0.34) (National) | 0976-0512 | |
| Dr. Middha S K | An in vitro new vista to identify hypoglycemic activity | International Journal fundamental Applied Sci. 1:2 (2012): 27-29 (International) | 2278-1404 | |
| Dr. Middha S K | Morphology of the vermicomposting earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae from Indian subcontinent including histological studies of the ovary and the oviduct. | World Journal Zoology 7 (2): 165-170 , 2012. (Impact Factor-1.0) (International) | 1817-3098 1991-6442 |
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| Dr. Middha S K | A Database for symbiotic Association | Bioinformation 8(2): 104-106 ,2012 (Impact Factor-1.15) (International) | 0973-2063 0973-8894 |
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| Dr. Middha S K | In vitro Antioxidative Profiling of Different Fractions of Dendrocalamus strictus (Roxb.) Nees leaf Extracts | Free Radicals and Antioxidants (International) | 2231-2536 | |
| Dr. Middha S K | Antioxidants and their correlations as a source to medicinal property of s D. Don growing in sacred forests of Lachen valley of the Sikkim Himalayas. | Functional Plant Biol (Impact Factor 3.15) (International) | 1445-4408 1445-4416 |
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| Dr. Middha S K | Screening of Natural Inhibition of 5-Alpha Reductase type 2 for treatment of Prostate cancer- An In-silico Approach | Bioinformation (Impact Factor-1.15) (International) | 0973-2063 0973-8894 |
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| Dr. Middha S K | Review of Complex Network and Gene Ontology in pharmacology approaches: Mapping natural compounds on potential drug target Colon Cancer network. | Current Bioinformatics 2011; 6(1):44-52. (Impact Factor 2.88) (International) | 1574-8936 | |
| Dr. Middha S K | Correlation of phytochemical characteristics and antioxidative properties of Canna edulis Ker Gawler | Nat. Product Radiance (Impact Factor 0.33) (2011) (International) | 1513-7368 | |
| Dr. Middha S K | Protective role of Trigonalla foenum in diabetic rats | Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2011; 15(4): 427-435. (Impact Factor 1.09) (International) | 2284-0729 1128-3602 | |
| Dr. Middha S K | Evaluation of DPPH Radical Scavenging Activity, Total Phenols And Antioxidant Activities In Indian Wild Bambusa vulgaris ‘Vittata’ Methanolic Leaf Extract | Journal Nat Pharmaceuticals 2010; 1(1):34-39. (Impact Factor 0.0) (International) | 2284-0729 1128-3602 | |
| Dr. Middha S K | BAMBOO-INFOLINE: A plant database for north bengal bamboo species | Bioinformation 5(4):184-185, 2010. (Impact Factor 1.15) (International) | 0973-2063 0973-8894 |
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| Dr. Middha S K | Mapping of natural MMP inhibitor targets on lung cancer network using systems biology approach | Int J. Curr. Res. 2010; 73-79. (Impact Factor 0.0) (National) | 0975-833X | |
| Dr. Middha S K | Influenza Virus: Mutational Variants in H5N1 and H1N1. | Journal Comp Intelligence in Bioinformatics. 2010, 3(1):91-99. (Impact Factor 0.0) (National) | 0973-385X | |
| Ms. Saraswathi R | In silico binding affinity study of calcineurin inhibitors to calcineurin and its close associates | Journal of Biotechnology, 12 (2013)213-217. (National) | 0972-5849 | |
| Ms. Saraswathi R | Molecular Docking Study of Auto Inhibitory Domain Fragments to Calcineurin | A International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 5, Issue 1, January-2014 2095-2100 (National) | 2229-5518 | |
| Ms. Saraswathi R | A novel assay method for calcium calmodulin dependent phosphatase from bovine brain extract | Indian J Exp Biol, (2014)168-74 (National) | 0975-1009; 0019-5189 | |
| Ms. Babitha B | In vitro propagation of Bambusa vulgaris var. wamin by axillary shoot proliferation | International Journal Fundamental and Applied Sciences2014, (International) | 2278-1404 | |
| Ms. Babitha B | Studies on nutritional and anti-nutritional composition of bambusa multiplex (Lour.) Raeusch. Ex Schult | International Journal of Pharma and biosciences 2015 (National) | 0975-6299 |