Department Of
Microbiology
Thrust Areas In Research
- Antimicrobial resistance in Bacteria
- Neglected tropical diseases
Research Projects In Last 5 Years
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Completed
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Ongoing
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Funded / amount sanctioned (INR)
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8
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5
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1. PI Defining the AMR burden of Antimicrobial Manufacturing waste in Puducherry and Chennai- To investigate the penetration of antimicrobial resistance bacteria and mobile genetic elements into human microbiota and the environment. Whether it leads to higher health risks.
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Ongoing DBT sponsored INDO-UK project Rs25.4 Lakhs
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2. CO-PI Dissecting the role of the gut microbiome in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome susceptibility in Indian population using metagenomic and multi-omic approaches
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SERB Rs 5 Lakhs
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3. Clinical and Molecular characterization of Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL)-positive Staphylococcus aureus from skin and soft tissue infections from a tertiary care hospital in Pondicherry.
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VMRF-Intramural Rs 1.9 lakhs
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4. Evaluation of interferon-induced Myxovirus resistance protein A as a potential biomarker for differentiating viral from bacterial in acutely febrile patients with respiratory tract infection
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VMRF-Intramural Rs 2 lakhs
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Publications in Last 5 years
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Years
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No.
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2015-16
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7
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2016-17
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5
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2017-18
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2
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2018-19
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1
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2019-20
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3
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