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School of Life Sciences
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Department of Biotechnology
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  Areas of Research

  Cancer Biology & Target based Therapeutic Strategies

(Elucidation of mechanism of action in context with cancer biology and drug discovery using proteomic, biochemical and molecular biology approaches using in vitro and in vivo models)

Stem Cell Biology

(Modulation of human embryonic stem cells for self-renewal, pluripotency, differentiation for pathway elucidation and cancer stem cell for possible therapeutics)

   Competencies in Research Methodologies
 
  • Cell Migration; Invasion; Clonogenic; Angiogenesis assays like Tube formation, Permeability, Wound Healing, Matrigel Plug assay, Air Sac model, Aortic Ring assay; Gelatin zymography; qPCR; Western; Northern; Luciferase Reporter Gene Assay;
  • Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP); Bisulphite & Methylation; Gene Silencing and Transfection; Histopathology; Immunohistochemistry; Live Cell Imaging; Fluorescence and Immunofluorescence; Confocal Microscopic, Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopic Studies etc.  Enzyme inhibition & kinetic constants determination including isoform specific assays against human cancer cell lines representing various cancers.
 
  • Epigenetic and Posttranslational Modification assays; Development of Precancerous Models.
 
  • In vitro assays for different modes of cell death (Apoptosis & Autophagy).
 
  • In vivo anticancer studies against murine cancer models

 

Facilities 

 

S.No

Name Of The Item

S.No

Name Of The Item

S.No

Name Of The Item

1

Spectrophotometer PC controlled

30

Laboratory Oven STD Model

58

Power Packs

2

Magnetic Stirrer with Hot Plate

31

Hot Air Oven (Memmert model)

59

Analytical Balance

3

Power: 60 W, Shaking Movement: Orbital Speed: 0 -2500 rpm Operation: Continues/Touch with speed regulator knob

32

Vacuum Oven Rectangular STD Model

60

Micropipettes

4

Heating block 24 Holes

33

Rocker

61

Biosafety Cabinit

5

Hot air oven

34

Microscope with built in LCD/LED Screen

62

Liquid Nitrogen Storage Systems

6

Lab Heating Oil Bath 205 x 115

35

Conductometer TDS

63

Ice Maker

7

Heating Block 75 x 50 x 50

36

Rotary Microtome

64

Multi channel pipet (12 Channnel)

8

Lab Heating Plate Round Hot plate

37

Electronic Balance (with weighing chamber)

65

Real-Time  PCR

9

Microscope Magnus Monocular SM 100

38

Lab Refrigerator

66

Protein Electrophoresis System

10

Magnetic Stirrer Stirring Capacity: 2 litres PMDC Motor for Higher Torque even at low Speeds

39

Centrifuge

67

Samsung Refrigirator

11

Magnetic Stirrer with Hot Plate (magnetic Paddle)

40

Shaker Incubator

68

Samsung Microwave Oven

12

Inverted Microscope (30° inclined, interpapillary 48mm~75mm)  having LED/Halogen illumination

41

Co2 Inclubator

69

Autoclave Vertical

13

Gel Documentation System (Gel Doc)

42

Deep Freezer (80)

70

PH meter Contec

14

SDS – PAGE Assembly + Western Blotting

43

Centrifuge Refrigerated

71

Laboratory Centrifuge BR Scientific

15

PCR (Gradient Type) Model T100

44

Centrifuge  (Mini Table Top ) Refrigerated

72

ChemiDoc BioRad

16

2- D Electrophoresis Unit

45

Autocalve (18x24)

73

Centrifuge BR Biochem Mini

17

Gene Plusator/ Electroporator

46

Autocalve  (14x22)

74

Nano Drop

18

Minifuges

47

Multi Plate Reader (ELISA)

75

ELISA Reader

19

Top Loader

48

Bench Top UV Trans Illuminator

76

Freezer (-20)

20

Sonicator

49

Laminar Hood

77

Samsung Refrigirator Small

21

Microscope

50

Ultra-Pure Water Plant with Storage Tank of 15 Lit Capacity

78

Deep Freezer (-20) Small

22

Digital PH Meter

51

Spectrophotometer (India Made)

79

Multi channel pipet (8 Channnel)

23

Heating Mentle

52

Photo Colorimeter

80

BOD INCUBATOR

24

PH Meter

53

Horizontal Gel Electrophoresis System (different sizes)

 

 

25

Magnetic Stirrer without Hot Plate

54

Pipette Aid / Controller (electronic)

 

 

26

Incubator

55

Bench Top UV Trans Illuminator

 

 

27

Hood for cell Culture

56

Tissue Homogenizer

 

 

28

Water Bath (Temperature Controlled)

57

PCR

 

 

29

Water Bath with Circulator