Biotechnologist expertized in the field of genomics and molecular biology, working on whole genome sequencing of drug-resistant organisms and disease surveillance from an one health perspective under SDG14 and SDG3, spanning across environmental and clinical settings. We are into functional metagenomics analysis of microbial communities.
We are the first to report several ST types, such as ST410 from UTI, ST361 and ST69 from wetlands in India, and several others. We have also found novel ST types in our lab.
We have also worked on the genomics of probiotic species such as Bacillus subtilis.
A Indian patent was filed under the title “A method for detecting Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV). This developed method could detect the virus at low concentration (1 pg/ μl) utilizing functionalized gold nanoparticles. (Date of filing of Application: 13/05/2013) (Publication Date: 25/12/2015) (Award date: 09/12/2020).
My field expertise, along with trained research personnel from my lab, and the work done in my lab would be of great assistance in combating the global antimicrobial resistance problem.
BSc (Biochemistry). The New College, University of Madras, Chennai, (1995-1998)
MSc. (Animal Biochemistry), National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana (1998-2001)
Ph.D., Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Porur, Chennai (April, 2018)
Recipient of Dr. Sergio G. Litewka Award for obtaining Indian Patent – Awarded by Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Chennai