Team
Lab Members
Currently, five PhD scholars are pursuing their research: Ms. Deepthi G. Nair,
Ms. Vaishnavi Ketna, Ms. Vaishnavi T, Mr. Raja Prabu R,
and Ms. Adeline Celina R.
They are characterizing Bacillus species from diverse sources, including soil, marine water,
fermented food, and human feces. Their research explores the probiotic attributes of
Bacillus strains as adjuvant therapy for various disease conditions, such as:
- Reducing cholesterol synthesis
- Producing biosurfactants to combat oral pathogens
- Controlling neurodegenerative diseases
- Regulating lung cancer progression
Past Members
The postgraduate and undergraduate students investigated Bacillus strains through a range of studies.
Their research included:
- Assessing the antimicrobial potential of these strains against various gut pathogens
- Evaluating their probiotic attributes
- Screening for extracellular enzymes and virulence factors profiling
- Identifying bioactive compounds
