April 2026

Pledge Activity on Eco-friendly Practices Conducted at Assam Don Bosco University

Tapesia, Guwahati | April 27, 2026 As part of Earth Week 2026 (April 22–29, 2026), the Department of Bio-Sciences at Assam Don Bosco University organized a Pledge Activity on Eco-friendly Practices in Campus in collaboration with the Vita Scientia Club under the Bharat Environment Program. The initiative aimed to instill environmental responsibility among students by […]

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Zero Plastic Drive Conducted at Assam Don Bosco University During Earth Week 2026

Tapesia, Guwahati | April 24, 2026 The Department of Bio-Sciences at Assam Don Bosco University successfully organized a Zero Plastic Drive in Campus as part of Earth Week 2026 (April 22–29, 2026). The initiative was conducted in collaboration with the Vita Scientia Club under the Bharat Environment Program, with the objective of promoting sustainability and

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International Day of Immunology 2026 Observed with Enthusiasm at Dimoria College

Dimoria, Assam | April 29, 2026 The International Day of Immunology 2026 was successfully observed at Dimoria College with an engaging academic programme centered on the theme “Regulatory T Cells: Guardians of Immune Balance.” The event was jointly organized by the Department of Biosciences, Assam Don Bosco University, the Department of Botany, Dimoria College, and

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Grants Received from Indian Immunology Society (IIS)

The Department of Bio-Sciences has consistently received funding support from the Indian Immunology Society (IIS) for organizing academic lectures, workshops, and awareness programmes in immunology. Year Title of CME / Lecture / Workshop Recipient (Faculty) Grant Received (₹) Letter No. & Date UC & Report Submitted 2026 Regulatory T Cells: Guardians of Immune Balance Dr.

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Faculty Research Projects Funded by External Agencies

Supported by agencies such as ASTEC, DST, DBT, ICMR, SIBRI and others The Department of Bio-Sciences actively undertakes externally funded research projects supported by national and state-level agencies, fostering innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and societal impact. Year Principal Investigator Co-Principal Investigator Project Title Scheme Funding Agency Amount (₹) Duration Status 2026 Dr Arup Baruah, Department of

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CRISPR-Cas9: Rewriting Life One Nucleotide at a Time

Arbanylla War4th Semester, MSc BiotechnologyDepartment of Bio-Sciences, Assam Don Bosco Universitywarbanylla@gmail.com Imagine if we could edit the genetic code of living organisms as easily as correcting a spelling mistake or typo in a sentence. What if genetic diseases could be eliminated before birth, or crops could be engineered to withstand extreme harsh climates? These possibilities

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Research Projects and Funding (Student Projects)

Supported by Government of Assam (Department of Science & Technology) through ASTEC – Student Science Projects (SSP) Scheme Year Project Title Student Name Name of Faculty Funding Agency Date of Sanction Duration Amount (₹) Status 2024 Isolation of Probiotic Bacteria and Fermentative Yeast from Mint Leaves by a Fermentation-Enhanced Process Samborlang Dkhar Dr. Vedant Vikrom

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Why some people never got COVID-19?

Cherylene P. Sohtun4th Semester, MSc. MicrobiologyDepartment of Bio-Sciences, Assam Don Bosco University.Email: cherylenesohtun@gmail.com Ever wondered how some folks weathered the pandemic without ever catching COVID-19, even when their whole family was down with the count? It wasn’t always sheer luck. Turns out, there might be something hiding right inside their noses: a community of bacteria

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Department of Bio-Sciences Hosts National Rangoli Competition Celebrating Microbiology

The Department of Bio-Sciences at Assam Don Bosco University organised a National Rangoli Competition as part of the Microbiology Society of India (MBSI) event, fostering creativity and scientific engagement among students. The competition was hosted by the student unit of the department under the leadership of Ms. Nisha, President of the MBSI Student Unit and

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Department of Bio-Sciences Observes International Microorganism Day with Lecture on “Bacterial Type III Secretion System and Its Role in Host-Microbe Interactions”

The Department of Bio-Sciences at Assam Don Bosco University observed International Microorganism Day on September 18, 2024, with a programme held in the department auditorium commencing at 10:00 a.m. The event brought together students and faculty members for an engaging academic session highlighting the significance of microorganisms in science and health. The programme was anchored

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