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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 2025 Brain and Immunity: Immunological Insights into Neurological Disorders […]

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Faculty Research Projects Funded by External Agencies

Blogs, Funded Research Projects

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

Blogs

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)

Blogs, Funded Research 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?

Blogs

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

Blogs

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”

Lectures

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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Department of Bio-Sciences Conducts Workshop on DNA Isolation and Quality Assessment on National DNA Day

Workshops

The Department of Bio-Sciences at Assam Don Bosco University successfully organised a two-day workshop titled “DNA Isolation and Quality Assessment” on May 9 and 10, 2024, in observance of National DNA Day. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Nazneen Hussain and Dr. Jayanti Datta Roy in collaboration with HiMedia and DS Enterprise. The programme brought

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Department of Bio-Sciences Hosts Invited Talk on Career Opportunities in Microbiology

Lectures

The Department of Bio-Sciences at Assam Don Bosco University organised an invited talk by Dr. Deshmukh Arvind Madhavrao, President of the Microbiologist Society of India, on April 4, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The session focused on exploring diverse career opportunities within the field of microbiology. During the lecture, Dr. Deshmukh provided an

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Department of Bio-sciences Observes International Immunology Day with Expert Lecture and Student Engagement

Lectures

The Department of Bio-Sciences at Assam Don Bosco University commemorated International Immunology Day on April 30, 2024, with a series of academic and interactive activities aimed at enhancing awareness of immunological science and its relevance to human health. The highlight of the event was an invited lecture delivered by Prof. Sachin Kumar from the Department

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