Overview
Microbial contamination of food can result in major illnesses and some occasions even deaths. Thus, knowledge about foodborne pathogens is extremely important for creating awareness among the public regarding the potential health hazards associated with foodborne pathogens. The department focuses on research related to fundamental and applied aspects of pathogen biology, understanding their mode of action, and the molecular mechanisms involved, and developing rapid and sensitive molecular detection techniques for major foodborne infectious agents. The department encourages the concept of transfer of technology, enabling the scientists to develop techniques and tools with potential commercial applications. The department is also involved in educating and training undergraduate and graduate students in various molecular, immunologic, epidemiologic, and biologic aspects of foodborne microbial pathogenesis, as well as monitoring, control, and prevention of such diseases. The department is also committed to training health professionals through various outreach programs.
Programs
- B.Sc. (Honours) Biomedical Science
- M.Sc. Biomedical Science
- M.Sc. Food Safety & Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Microbiology
- M.Sc. Marine Biotechnology
Thrust Areas
- Nutraceuticals and Bioactive Compounds from Natural Sources
- Development of Value-added Products from Food Waste
- New Food Product Development
- Toxicity Studies of Food Adulterants and Additives
- Novel Molecular Methods of Detection of Food-Borne Pathogens
- Bioavailability Studies of Micronutrients in Animal Models
- Gut Microbiota Modulation by Pre and Probiotics and its Therapeutic Potential
Dr. MAMATHA BS
- Designation Associate professor G-I
- Email mamatha.bs@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No.
- Joining date
Dr. Mamatha BS completed her Ph.D. from CFTRI, Mysore. Pursued teaching as my career and joined St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore from 2014- 2017. Later, she joined NUCSER in 2017. She has 18 research articles and external reseach projects to her credits. Her research interest lies in two areas of food science, the bioavailability of lutein (xanthophyll carotenoid) in mice model and antihypertensive peptides from fish protein hydrolysates.
Doctor of Philosophy (Nutritional Biochemistry), Central Food Technological Research Center (CFTRI), University of Mysore, Mysore, 2013
Master of science (Food Science and Nutrition), University of Mysore, 2002
Assistant professor, Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research, Mangaluru (2016- till date).
Assistant Professor, St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru (2014-2017).
Sr. Research Scientist, Supreem Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd., Nanjangud (2012-2013).
ICMR Research Fellow, Dept. of Biochemistry and Nutrition (2007-2012)
Project Assistant, Department of Sensory Science, Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore (2004-2007).
Food Safety
Nutritional Biochemistry
Food Technology
- Nutrition Society of India (NSI) prize for the Best Oral Presentation during, 2019
- Certificate of appreciation awarded in recognition of achievement/ dedicated and valuable service towards enhancing quality of education in "Sambhrama" 2015 and 2017, St. Aloysius college, Mangalore
- Senior Research fellowship by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 2007.
- Awarded First prize for the poster presented, ICFOST-2005, NIMHANS, Bangalore.
- Best Researcher Award 2022 for Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER) 2022.
- Best Researcher Award 2022 for Nitte (DU).
- Member, Hostel committee, NUCSER
- Member, Academic committee, NUCSER
- In-charge, Women cell, NUCSER
- Member, Student welfare committee, NUCSER
- Member, Women cell, NUCSER
- Member, Library committee, NUCSER
Member, Association of Food Technology Research Institute (AFSTI)
Member, Nutrition Society of India (NSI)
- Mamatha, B.S., Ranganathan, A., Bhatiwada, N., Talahalli, R.R., Vallikannan, B. (2015) Dietary components affect the plasma and tissue levels of lutein in aged rats with lutein deficiency a repeated gavage and dietary study. Journal of Food Science 80(10):H2322- 30.
- Yathisha UG, Ishani Bhat, Iddya Karunasagar & Mamatha BS, Antihypertensive Activity of Fish Protein Hydrolysates and its Peptides, Critical Reviews in Food Science, 2019, 59(15 ), 2363-2374.
- Ishani Bhat, Yathisha UG, Iddya Karunasagar and Mamatha BS, Nutraceutical approach to enhance lutein bioavailability via nano-delivery systems, Nutrition reviews, 2020, 78(9):709-724.
- Bhat I and Mamatha BS. Genetic factors involved in modulating the bioavailability of lutein. Nutrition Research. 2021:91:36-43.
- Ishani bhat, Nishithkumar Jogi, Mamatha BS, Carotenoid composition of locally found seaweeds of Dakshina Kannada district in India, Algal research, Volume 53, March 2021, 102154.
- Nishithkumar Jogi, Undiganalu Gangadharappa Yathisha, Ishani Bhat an Mamatha Bangera Sheshappa, Antihypertensive activity of orally consumed ACE-I inhibitory peptides, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 62(32), 2022, 8986-8999. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2021.1938508.
- Yathisha, U. G., Karunasagar, I, and Mamatha BS. Bioactivity and Functional Properties of Protein Hydrolysate from Muscle and Visceral Waste of Ribbon Fish (Lepturacanthus savala) Extracted by three Different Proteolytic Enzymes. Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature, 2021, 11(4), 363-379.
- Ishani Bhat, Baskaran V, Mamatha BS, Influence of fatty acids in edible oils on lutein micellization and permeation in a simulated digestion model, Food Bioscience. 2021, DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2021.101423.
- Yathisha UG, Mahendra Gowdru Srinivasa, Revanna Siddappa BC, Subankar P Mandal, Sheshagiri R Dixit, Pujar GV and Mamatha BS, Isolation and characterization of ACE-I inhibitory peptides from ribbonfish for a potential inhibitor of the main protease of SARS-CoV-2: An in-silico analysis. 2021, Accepted for publication in Proteins: Structure, Function, and Bioinformatics. 2022; 90: 982-992.
- Yathisha UG, Sneha Vaidya and Mamatha Bangera Sheshappa. Functional Properties of Protein Hydrolysate from Ribbon Fish (Lepturacanthus Savala) as Prepared by Enzymatic hydrolysis (2022). Accepted in International Journal of Food properties. 2022, 25(1), 187-203.
- Ishani Bhat, Nimmi Mol Jose, Mamatha BS, Oxidative stability of lutein on exposure to varied extrinsic factor (accepted for publication in Journal of Food Science and Technology).
- D'Souza, LC, Dwivedi S Raihan F, Yathisha UG, Raghu SV, Mamatha B. S & Sharma, A. (2022). Hsp70 overexpression in Drosophila hemocytes attenuates benzene‐induced immune and developmental toxicity via regulating ROS/JNK signaling pathway. Environmental Toxicology, 37(7):1723-1739.
- Vinitha D'Souza, Meghashree, Murali Badanthadka, K. Vijayanarayana, B S Mamatha, K Vijayanarayana, Effect of nutritional status on acetaminophen pharmacokinetic profile, Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. 438,2022, 115888.
- Ishani Bhat, R.J. Madhura, Murali Badanthadka, Bangera Sheshappa Mamatha. Cow ghee as an efficient carrier to improve oral bioavailability of lutein, Food Chemistry 389 (2022) 133046.
- Yathisha UG, Tanaaz Moideen, Ishani bhat, Feby Luckose and Mamatha BS, Physicochemical properties and angiotensin-I converting enzyme inhibitory activity of lipid-free ribbon fish (Lepturacanthus savala) protein hydrolysate. Journal of Food Science and Technology.
All Publications: Google scholar- https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=chyi97gAAAAJ&hl=en
PhD students: 02 (completed) 03 (ongoing) PG Students: 18 (completed) UG Students: 04 (completed)
Undergraduate-
Food Spoilage and Preservation
Postgraduate-
Food Packaging and Storage, Food Standards Certification and Quality Control, Food Standards, laws and regulation, Marine Food Technology
As PI:
- Preparation of fish protein hydrolysate having bioactive properties and its use in food funded by DST-SERB, 2016-2019 [Budget: 22,31,000]
- Nano-formulation of lutein to improve bioavailability in the prevention of Age-Related Macular Degeneration, funded by ICMR, 2019-2022 [Budget: 24.27 lakhs]
- An approach to determine in vitro bioaccessibility of lutein, funded by Nitte (DU), 2018-2020 [Budget: 1.75 lakhs]
- Stability and absorption of fucoxanthin, funded by Nitte (DU), 2020-2022 [Budget: 1.75 lakhs]
- Designing lutein nano-formulation: a therapeutic approach towards Parkinson's Disease, funded by ICMR, 2022 [Budget: 31,30,000 lakhs]- approved
As Co-PI/Co-I:
- NU-TEC farmers training Centre for development of value-added agriculture products, funded by DST-TEC, 2019-2024 [Budget: 500 lakhs].
Dr. AKHILA D.S
- Designation Assistant Professor G-II
- Email akhila@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No.
- Joining date
My research emphasizes on virulence in foodborne/zoonotic pathogens and the use of antisense technologies to combat drug resistance in bacteria. My current research focuses on developing diagnostic/ immunotherapeutic assays for animal viruses and isolation of bioactive compounds from marine sources.
- Master of Science (Microbiology), Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, 2010
- Doctor of Philosophy (Microbiology), Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, 2015
- Assistant Professor, Nitte University Centre for science education and research, Mangaluru (2016 – till date)
- Research Scholar, College of Fisheries, Mangaluru (2015 –2016)
- Assistant Professor, SDM PG College, Ujire (2014 - 2015)
- Senior Research Fellow, Veterinary College, Bengaluru (2010-2011)
Recombinant protein, RNAi Technology, Phage therapy, Bioactive compounds
- Recipient of Best Poster Presentation award in 7th International Multidisciplinary E-Conference on 2021
- CSIR-Summer Research Training Programme (ONLINE) at CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru, held during June - August, 2020
External member, Board of Studies in Department of Biotechnology, SDM Ujire
- Life Member, Association of Microbiologist of India
- Life Member, The Society of Biological Chemist
- Life Member, Professional Fisheries Graduate Forum
- Life Member, College of Fisheries Alumni Association Forum
- Member, The Society of Biological Chemist
- Member, Professional Fisheries Graduate Forum
- Ashwath P, Deekshit VK, Rohit A, Rai P, Aditya V, Babu N, Karunasagar I, Dharnappa Sannejal A. Sequence-Specific Gene Silencing of acrA in the Multi-drug Efflux System AcrAB Induces Sensitivity in Drug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae. Molecular Biotechnology. 2022 Nov 15:1-8.
- Ashwath P, Somanath D, Sannejal AD. CRISPR and Antisense RNA Technology: Exploiting Nature's Tool to Restrain Virulence in Tenacious Pathogens. Molecular Biotechnology. 2022 Aug 18:1-1.
- Anshida M, Juliet RM, Mamatha BS, Akhila DS, Vittal R. Incidence of Aflatoxin in Ready to Eat Nuts from Local Food Markets in Mangaluru, India. Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU. 2022 Jul 1.
- Poojari K, Akhila DS, Raj JM, Santhosh KS, Kenjar A, Ashwath P. Biocontrol of Escherichia coli and Salmonella in poultry meat using phage cocktail. Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research. 2022;23(3):270-274. doi: 10.22099/IJVR.2022.41490.6030
- A.S. Srujana, J. Sonalika, D.S. Akhila, M.R. Juliet, P. Sheela. 2021 Isolation of Phages and Study of their In vitro Efficacy on Staphylococcus aureus Isolates Originating from Bovine Subclinical Mastitis. Indian Journal of Animal Science. 2022 June; 56(6):754-758. doi: 10.18805/IJAR.B-4331
PhD student 03 (ongoing), PG students 07 (completed), 03 (ongoing), Ug students 04
Undergraduate-
General biochemistry, Food and Water Borne Pathogens, Diagnostic lab techniques
Postgraduate-
Biochemistry, Food chemistry, Industrial and Food Microbiology, Marine Microbiology, Food standards certifications and quality control, Techniques in food science
- Novel RNAi therapeutic approach to combat multidrug resistance in Klebsiella species, Principal Investigator, funded by NitteDU, 2018-2020
- Development of siRNA conjugated nanoparticle against multidrug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae for effective gene silencing, Principal Investigator, funded by NitteDU, 20 Principal Investigator, 20-2022
Metagenomic Approaches to Identify Fish Gut Microbiome and the Effect of Prebiotic Supplements on Gut Microbes and Health Management chapter is published in the book entitled as Biotechnological Advances in Aquaculture Health Management, (2021), Springer. • Klebsiella pneumoniae infections and antimicrobial drug resistance chapter is published in the book entitled as Model organism for microbial pathogenesis, biofilm formation and antimicrobial discovery (2020), Springer, ISBN 978-981-15-1694-8.Klebsiella pneumoniae infections and antimicrobial drug resistance' chapter is published in the book entitled as Model organism for microbial pathogenesis, biofilm formation and antimicrobial discovery (2020), ISBN 978-981-15-1694-8.
Mrs. RAJESHWARI B VITTAL
- Designation Assistant Professor G-I
- Email rajeshwari.vittal@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No.
- Joining date
I am presently working as Assistant Professor in NUCSER, and have 8 years of teaching experience. As a researcher, I have been working in environmental toxicology- related areas for the past 15years. During my PhD 2015-2022, I have worked extensively on the identification of Legionella pneumophila, a pathogen of respiratory pneumonia. In addition, my expertise is in analysis of water quality parameters, microbiological techniques (soil and water), molecular techniques. I have been guiding the PG students as a guide and a Co-guide. I am also involved in analyzing external samples of food and water, and providing training to personnel from different parts of the country. I have a few GenBank submissions in my name. At present, my focus is on understanding the effects of several environmental toxicants including microplastics using the zebrafish model system. I intend to find out the changes in environmental parameters and phenotypic changes of living organisms in the polluted area.
Doctor of Philosophy ( Biological Sciences), Nitte (Deemed to be University) , 2022
- Senior Lecturer, Nitte University Centre for science education and research, Mangaluru, (2018-till date)
- Lecturer, Nitte University Centre for science education and research, Mangaluru (2014 – 2018 )
- Senior Research Fellow, Department of Microbiology, KVAFSU (2014 to 2014)
- Senior Research Fellow, Department of Ecology & Environment, KVAFSU, (2008 to 2010)
- Senior Lecturer, Nitte University Centre for science education and research, Mangaluru, (2018-till date)
- Lecturer, Nitte University Centre for science education and research, Mangaluru (2014 – 2018 )
- Senior Research Fellow, Department of Microbiology, KVAFSU (2014 to 2014)
- Senior Research Fellow, Department of Ecology & Environment, KVAFSU, (2008 to 2010)
- Senior Lecturer, Nitte University Centre for science education and research, Mangaluru, (2018-till date)
- Lecturer, Nitte University Centre for science education and research, Mangaluru (2014 – 2018 )
- Senior Research Fellow, Department of Microbiology, KVAFSU (2014 to 2014)
- Senior Research Fellow, Department of Ecology & Environment, KVAFSU, (2008 to 2010)
- Senior Lecturer, Nitte University Centre for science education and research, Mangaluru, (2018-till date)
- Lecturer, Nitte University Centre for science education and research, Mangaluru (2014 – 2018 )
- Senior Research Fellow, Department of Microbiology, KVAFSU (2014 to 2014)
- Senior Research Fellow, Department of Ecology & Environment, KVAFSU, (2008 to 2010)
- Senior Lecturer, Nitte University Centre for science education and research, Mangaluru, (2018-till date)
- Lecturer, Nitte University Centre for science education and research, Mangaluru (2014 – 2018 )
- Senior Research Fellow, Department of Microbiology, KVAFSU (2014 to 2014)
- Senior Research Fellow, Department of Ecology & Environment, KVAFSU, (2008 to 2010)
- Senior Lecturer, Nitte University Centre for science education and research, Mangaluru, (2018-till date)
- Lecturer, Nitte University Centre for science education and research, Mangaluru (2014 – 2018 )
- Senior Research Fellow, Department of Microbiology, KVAFSU (2014 to 2014)
- Senior Research Fellow, Department of Ecology & Environment, KVAFSU, (2008 to 2010)
- Senior Lecturer, Nitte University Centre for science education and research, Mangaluru, (2018-till date)
- Lecturer, Nitte University Centre for science education and research, Mangaluru (2014 – 2018 )
- Senior Research Fellow, Department of Microbiology, KVAFSU (2014 to 2014)
- Senior Research Fellow, Department of Ecology & Environment, KVAFSU, (2008 to 2010)
- Senior Lecturer, Nitte University Centre for science education and research, Mangaluru, (2018-till date)
- Lecturer, Nitte University Centre for science education and research, Mangaluru (2014 – 2018 )
- Senior Research Fellow, Department of Microbiology, KVAFSU (2014 to 2014)
- Senior Research Fellow, Department of Ecology & Environment, KVAFSU, (2008 to 2010)
- Senior Lecturer, Nitte University Centre for science education and research, Mangaluru, (2018-till date)
- Lecturer, Nitte University Centre for science education and research, Mangaluru (2014 – 2018 )
- Senior Research Fellow, Department of Microbiology, KVAFSU (2014 to 2014)
- Senior Research Fellow, Department of Ecology & Environment, KVAFSU, (2008 to 2010)
- Senior Lecturer, Nitte University Centre for science education and research, Mangaluru, (2018-till date)
- Lecturer, Nitte University Centre for science education and research, Mangaluru (2014 – 2018 )
- Senior Research Fellow, Department of Microbiology, KVAFSU (2014 to 2014)
- Senior Research Fellow, Department of Ecology & Environment, KVAFSU, (2008 to 2010)
- Senior Lecturer, Nitte University Centre for science education and research, Mangaluru, (2018-till date)
- Lecturer, Nitte University Centre for science education and research, Mangaluru (2014 – 2018 )
- Senior Research Fellow, Department of Microbiology, KVAFSU (2014 to 2014)
- Senior Research Fellow, Department of Ecology & Environment, KVAFSU, (2008 to 2010)
Microbiology
Infectious Disease
Environment &toxicology
- Japan- Asia Youth Exchange Program in Science (SAKURA exchange), awardee 2017
- Training workshop on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing at PGIMER, Chandigarh, 2016
- Participant, Responsible Conduct of Science Research sponsored by US National Academy of Science, 2015
- Member, Student welfare committee, NUCSER
- Institutional Alumni (Coordinator)
- Institutional committee against substance abuse(member)
- Institutional women cell (member)
- Student grievance cell (member)
Member of The Society of Biological Chemists (SBC), India
- Aprathi MP, Dechamma PN, Kotian A, Krithika K, Chakraborty C, Vittal R, Raj JRM ,Deekshit VK, Chakraborty A. Wild type and cancer-prone zebrafish exhibit distinct gut microbial diversity and show differential anti-inflammatory response upon infection. Journal of Biosciences, 2022
- Hassan M, Vittal R, Raj JM, Chakraborty G. Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP): a sensitive molecular tool for detection of Staphylococcus aureus in meat and dairy product. Braz J Microbiol. 2022 Jan 29. doi: 10.1007/s42770-021-00659-0
- Vittal R, Mohan Raj M, Chakraborty G. "Rapid detection of Salmonella spp from meat: Loop mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP)". J Pure Appl Microbiol. 2022;16(2): 929-936. Doi: https://doi.org/10.22207/JPAM.16.2.13.
- Anshida M , MohanRaj JR1, Mamatha B.S, Akhila D.S, and Vittal R. Incidence of Aflatoxin in ready to eat nuts from local food markets in Mangaluru, India. Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU. 2022
- Vittal R, Kumar BK, Karunasagar I, Mohan Raj JR. Genetic Diversity of the Legionella pneumophila dotA Gene detected on surfaces of respiratory therapy equipment. JPure Appl Microbiol. 2021;15(2):695-700. doi: 10.22207/JPAM.15.2.20
- Vittal R, Mohan Raj JR, Kumar, B.K. and Karunasagar, I. Advances in Environmental Detection and Clinical Diagnostic Tests for Legionella Species. Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU. 2021 DOI https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1731863
- Vittal R, Mohan Raj JR, Kumar BK, Karunasagar I Iron Content as an Indicator for Legionella Species in Artificial Water Systems.Medico Legal Updates.2021;21:803-8.
- Anoopkrishna Rai, Vittal R. Juliet R. Mohan Raj.Isolation, Characterization, and Comparison of Efficiencies of Bacteriophages to Reduce Planktonic and Biofilm-Associated Staphylococcus aureus. Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU.2020 DOI https://doi.org/ 10.1055/s-0040-1715773
- Mohan Raj JR, Vittal R, Shivakumaraswamy SK, Deekshit VK, Karunasagar I. (2017) Comparison of antimicrobial resistance in Gram negative bacteria isolated from effluents in coastal districts of Karnataka, India. NUJHS Dec; 7(4): 16-20
- Deviprasad R, Subramanyam G, Vittal R, Nayak B.B, Karunasagar I. Ammonia oxidising microbes and physicochemical parameters of effluent treatment plants of fish processing industries. Frontier journal of veterinary and Animal Sciences.
PG Students: 04 (completed), 02 (ongoing) UG Students: 03 (completed)
Undergraduate-
Cell and Developmental Biology, General lab Practice
Postgraduate-
Food microbiology, Research Ethics & IPR, Food Processing and Preservation, Techniques in Biomedical Science, Food additives & adulterants, Techniques in Food Science
Research projects
Intramural Funding
- Biocontrol of biofilm forming bacteria isolated from diabetic ulcers using phage, funded by NitteDU, 2018-2020 [Budget 1.7 lakhs]
- Detection of micro and nanoplastics in bottled water and devaluation of the associated health effects using the zebrafish model system" Principal Investigator, funded by Nitte DU, 2020.
DR AKSHATHA KOTIAN
- Designation Assistant Professor G-I
- Email akshatha.kotian@nitte.edu.in
- Contact No. .
- Joining date 01-06-2024
My academic journey, with the blend of chemistry/biotechnology and biomedical sciences has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of application of science into human health and diseases. I am interested in exploring and integrating my knowledge on antimicrobial resistance, biofilm, molecular and microbiology into the domain of food science and technology to address complex challenges of food safety and public health. I am also keen on research involving functional foods and prebiotics for a sustainable development strategy and promote environmental stewardship.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Biological science), NUCSER, Nitte (DU) - 2023
- Master of Science, Biomedical science, NUCSER, Nitte (DU) - 2017
- Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology/Chemistry/Zoology), St. Aloysius college, Mangalore - 2015
- •Senior Project Associate, DST Technology Enabling Centre, Nitte (DU) – Aug 2022- May 2024
- Junior Project Associate, DST Technology Enabling Centre, Nitte (DU) – Aug 2020-July 2022
- PhD Scholar , NUCSER, Nitte (DU) Fellowship Aug 2017 – July 2020
- Microbiology
- Molecular biology rn
- Infectious Diseases rn
- Biotechnology
- Food Science and Technology
- • Best poster presentation award at the 62nd Annual International Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI)-2022
- DST AWSAR 2021, GoI, Award for Best Popular Science Stories entitled "Resistance is Bacterial Super power, What's yours? - A TED talk by the Superbug"
- Karnataka State Eligibility Test (K-SET/2019-20) for assistant for assistant professor in life sciences
- Recipient of Japan-Asia Youth Exchange Program in Science funded by JST and organized by University of Miyazaki - 2016
- Presented work at Indian Biofilm society - Bile and Biofilm Association - 2017rn
- Presentation in SAKURA science plan student seminar 2016 (Japan) - Bio-Med-Tech-and engineering: An update
- Academic excellence in Masters for scoring the second highest aggregate, 2017.
Member, Institutional Gender Sensitization Cell, NUCSER
- Kotian A, Aditya V, Sheikh J, Saikrishnan S, Rai P, Chakraborty A, Karunasagar I, rnDeekshit VK. Effect of NaCl, high iron, iron chelator and antibiotics on growth, rnvirulence gene expression and drug susceptibility in non-typhoidal Salmonella: an in rnvitro fitness study. Archives of Microbiology. 2022 Nov;204(11):1-9. rn
- Kotian A, Aditya V, Jazeela K, Karunasagar I, Karunasagar I, Deekshit VK. Effect of rnbile on growth and biofilm formation of non-typhoidal Salmonella serovars isolated rnfrom seafood and poultry. Research in Microbiology. 2020 Jul 1;171(5-6):165-73.
- rn Kotian A, Aditya V, Jazeela K, Karunasagar I, Karunasagar I, Deekshit VK. Effect of rnbile on biofilm forming ability and fitness of multidrug resistant non-typhodial rnSalmonella serovars. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2020, Volume 101, rn76: 0183rn
- Aditya V, Kotian A, Sanil A, Thaseena PM, Karunasagar I, Deekshit VK. Survival and rnVirulence Potential of Drug-Resistant E. coli in Simulated Gut Conditions and Antibiotic Challenge. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public rnHealth. 2022 Oct 6;19(19):12805. rn
- Aditya V, Kotian A, Saikrishnan S, Rohit A, Mithoor D, Karunasagar I, Deekshit VK.Effect of ciprofloxacin and in vitro gut conditions on biofilm of Escherichia coli rnisolated from clinical and environmental sources. Journal of Applied Microbiology. rn2022, 132 964-977.
- Prabhakara AM, Nanjappa DP, Kotian A, Kalladka K, Chakraborty G, Vittal R, Raj rnJR, Deekshit VK, Chakraborty A. Wild-type and cancer-prone zebrafish exhibit distinct rngut microbial diversity and differential anti-inflammatory response upon infection. rnJournal of Biosciences. 2022 Dec;47(4):1-0
- Rai P, Kille S, Kotian A, Kumar BK, Deekshit VK, Ramakrishna MS, Karunasagar I, rnKarunasagar I. Molecular investigation of the dengue outbreak in Karnataka, South rnIndia, reveals co-circulation of all four dengue virus serotypes. Infection, Genetics and rnEvolution. 2021 Aug 1;92:104880.
Project Guide
PhD students: Nil
PG Students: 4 (On going)
UG Students: 2 (On going)
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