1:Professor B. A. ChopadeContact Address: Institut of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology (IBB),
University of Pune,
Ganeshkhind,
Pune – 411007
Maharashtra, India. Phone: +91-20-25690442
Fax: +91-20-25690087
E-Mail: chopade@unipune.ernet.in 2:Prof. Indira GhoshContact Address: Bioinformatics Centre,
University of Pune,
Ganeshkhind,
Pune – 411007
Maharashtra, India.
Phone: +91-20-25690442
Fax: +91-20-25690087
E-Mail: indira@bioinfo.ernet.in
3:Dr. K. V. KrishmamurthyContact Address:Institute of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology (IBB),
University of Pune,
Ganeshkhind,
Pune – 411007
Maharashtra, India.
Phone: +91-20-25690442
Fax: +91-20-25690087
E-Mail: krishnamurthy-ip@eth.net 3:Dr. Ameeta Ravi KumarContact Address: Institute of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology (IBB),
University of Pune,
Ganeshkhind,
Pune – 411007
Maharashtra, India. Phone: +91-20-25690442
Fax: +91-20-25690087
E-Mail:ameeta@unipune.ernet.in 4:Dr. Smita Sachin ZinjardeContact Address:Institute of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology (IBB),
University of Pune,
Ganeshkhind,
Pune – 411007
Maharashtra, India. Phone: +91-20-25690442
Fax: +91-20-25690087
E-Mail: smita@unipune.ernet.in 5:Dr. Vaishali ShahContact Address:Bioinformatics Centre,
University of Pune,
Ganeshkhind,
Pune – 411007
Maharashtra, India. Phone: +91-20-25690442
Fax: +91-20-25690087
E-Mail:vaishali@unipune.ernet.in 6:Dr. Bimba N. JoshiContact Address:Institute of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology (IBB),
University of Pune,
Ganeshkhind,
Pune – 411007
Maharashtra, India. Phone: +91-20-25690442
Fax: +91-20-25690087
E-Mail: bimba@unipune.ernet.in bimbajoshi@hotmail.com
7:Sangeeta SawantContact Address:Bioinformatics Centre,
University of Pune,
Ganeshkhind,
Pune – 411007
Maharashtra, India.
Phone: +91-20-25690442
Fax: +91-20-25690087
E-Mail:sangeeta@bioinfo.ernet.in 8:Dr (Ms) Saryu I. DavawalaContact Address:Institute of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology (IBB),
University of Pune,
Ganeshkhind,
Pune – 411007
Maharashtra, India. Phone: +91-20-25690442
Fax: +91-20-25690087
E-Mail:saryu@chem.unipune.ernet.in | On going Research Projects: Title: Molecular genetics of nitrogen fixation in Acinetobacter genospecies isolated from rhizosphere of wheat.
Principal Investigator: Prof. B. A. Chopade
Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC) New Delhi
Project Duration: 2003-2007 Title: Molecular characterization of antibiotic producing novel PGPR Acinetobacter species : Cloning, sequencing and purification of antibiotic and its role in biocontrol of phytopathogens.
Principal Investigator: Prof. B. A. Chopade
Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India
Project Duration: 2006-2009 Title: Studies on low molecular weight biosurfactants and antimicrobial compounds from marine Acinetobacter genospecies.
Principal Investigator: Prof. B. A. Chopade
Funding Agency: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Project Duration: 2003-2008 Title: Quantification of DNA transformation assay: A powerful tool used for confirmation of genus Acinetobacter
Principal Investigator: Prof. B. A. Chopade
Funding Agency: University of Pune
Project Duration: 2006-2007 Title: Genome sequencing of Shigella flexnerila : an Indian isolate.
Investigator: Prof. B. A. Chopade
Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi. University with Potential for Excellence Programme
Project Duration: 2005-2008 Title: Metalloprotease and force field development.
Principal Investigator: Prof. Indira Ghosh
Funding Agency: IBM, India.
Project Duration: 2004-Till date
Title: Applications of Biotechnology in leather processing Phase II.
Principal Investigators: Dr. D. N. Deobagkar and Dr. Ameeta Ravi Kumar.
Co-investigators: Dr. D.D. Deobagkar, Dr. Smita Zinjarde and Dr. Saroj Ghaskadbi.
Funding agency: Council of Scientific and Industrial research (CSIR) under the New Millenium Indian Technology Leadership Initiative, NMITLI.
Duration: 2006-2009
Description: This project is the second phase of the earlier project related to the
Biotechnology for leather Title: Women Empowerment Project:
Principal Investigator: Prof. D.D. Deobagkar
Co-Investigator: Prof. Indira Ghosh
Funding Agency: Department of BioTechnology (DBT), Govt. of India.
Project Duration: 2004-Till date
Title: Electronic structure and glycine/NMDA receptor antagonist inhibition
Co-Investigator: Prof. Shobhana V. Bhide
Funding Agency: University Grants Commission, New Delhi.
Project Duration: 2004-2007 Title: alpha - Amylase inhibitors derived from Indian traditional medicinal herbs as potential anti-diabetic agents.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Ameeta Ravikumar
Co-Investigator: Dr. Smita Zinjarde, Dr. Shobha Bhargava.
Funding Agency: University Grants Commission, New Delhi.
Project Duration: 2006-2009
Description: The
project is on the screening and evaluation of Indian medicinal plants
for alpha- Amylase inhibitors as potential anti-diabetic agents. Title: Medium optimization and purification of dehalogenase from Yarrowia lipolytica
Principal Investigator: Dr. Ameeta Ravikumar
Co-Investigator: Dr. Smita Zinjarde
Funding Agency: University of Pune Research Fund under UPE budget
Project Duration: 2006-2009
Description: The project is on the production, purification and characterization of dehalogenases by Yarrowia lipolyitca. Title: Antibacterial compounds from marine epizoic and epiphytic bacteria: search for potential biofilm disruptors.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Smita Zinjarde
Co-Investigator: V.P. Venugopalan, BARC, Kalpakkam.
Funding Agency: Pune University – BARC Joint Project Proposal
Project Duration: 2005-2008
Description:
The production and disruption of biofilms by marine microbes is being
investigated. Different marine plants and animals are being typed
for microflora that produce biofilm disruptors.
Title: Production, purification and characterization of hydrophobin like protein by Yarrowia lipolyitca.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Smita Zinjarde
Co-Investigator: Dr. Ameeta Ravikumar
Funding Agency: University of Pune Research Fund under UPE budget
Project Duration: 2006-2009
Description: The project is on the production, purification and characterization of hydrophobin like protein by Yarrowia lipolyitca.
Title: Electronic and Magnetic Properties of bimetallic nano-wires
Principal Investigator: Dr. Vaishali Shah
Funding Agency: Dept. of Science and Technology, Govt. of India
Title: Structure and Properties of ternary Ni-Al-Re alloys and clusters
Principal Investigator: Dr. Vaishali Shah
Funding Agency: University of Pune Title: Characterization and magnetic properties of bimetallic nanowires
Principal Investigator: Dr. Vaishali Shah
Co-Investigator: Dr. Hemant Salunke (BARC)
Funding Agency: Pune University – BARC Joint Project Proposal
Project Duration: 2005-2008 Title: Studies towards the synthesis of Bruceantin: Construction of the pentacyclic ring skeleton of quassinoids
Principal Investigator: Dr. Saryu Dawawala
Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India; under the Scheme for Young Scientists.
Title:
A protocol for the synthesis of nitrogen heterocycles: Studies towards
the total synthesis of Physostigmine, Ellipticine and their analogues
Principal Investigator: Dr. Saryu Dawawala
Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India; under the Scheme for Young Scientists.
Title: Novel
synthesis routes for noble metal doped nanocrystalline Lanthanum based
perovskite catalysts for oxidation of gases and organic volatiles.
Co-Investigator: Dr. Saryu Dawawala
Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India; under the Scheme for Young Scientists.
Title: Spectroscopic and thermal studies on the interaction of Nitrocompounds with organic functional groups.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Saryu Dawawala
Funding Agency: HEMRL, Pune.
Title: Evaluation of herbal extracts for antidiabetic properties: in vitro and in vivo studies
Principal Investigator: Dr. Bimba N. Joshi
Co-Investigator: Dr. Ameeta Ravikumar, Dr. Smita Zinjarde, Dr. Shobha Bhargava.
Funding Agency: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi.
Description:
Diabetes is gaining the status of an epidemic in India wherein 25% of
the population is suffering from the disorder. There are several
hypoglycemic drugs in the market that have their own side effects and
patients develop resistance towards these drugs over a period of time.
The recent years has seen a renewed interest in traditional herbal
medicines for the treatment of diabetes. However, the biochemical
mechanisms involved in the action of a majority of them are unknown.
This study investigates the ability of these herbal medicines to act as
alpha-amylase inhibitors, and also their capacity to enhance pancreatic
cell regeneration and insulin producing capacity.
Project Duration: 2005-2008
Recently Completed Research Projects Title:
Cloning and sequencing of plasmid encoded antibiotic and metal
resistant genes from bacterial population of pre- antibiotic era : a
probable clue for the origin of plasmid DNA and its correlation to the
origin of life.
Principal Investigator: Prof. B. A. Chopade
Funding Agency: Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Bangalore
Project Duration: 2001-2005 Title: Lipases from a marine yeast isolate, Yarrowia lipolytica NCIM 3589: application in sugar ester synthesis
Principal Investigator: Dr. Smita Zinjarde
Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi under the Scheme for Young Scientists.
Project Duration: 2001-2004
Description:
The project was related to the applications of lipases for the
synthesis of sugar esters. Lauroyl glucose was enzymatically
synthesized and novel applications in the emulsification of
hydrocarbons; enhanced oil degradation and biofilm disruption were
studied. Title: Genetic improvement of quality in soybean (Glycine max (L.)Merr.) through induced mutations
Co-Investigator: Prof. S.V. Bhide
Funding Agency: DAE BRNS Project
Project Duration: 2001-2004 Title: "Biotechnology for leather: Towards a cleaner processing”. Phase I
Principal Investigator: Dr. D. N. Deobagkar and Dr. Ameeta Ravikumar
Co-investigators: Dr. D.D. Deobagkar, Dr. Smita Zinjarde and Dr. Saroj Ghaskadbi.
Funding Agency:
Council of Scientific and Industrial research (C.S.I.R) under the New
Millennium Indian Technology Leadership Initiative, N.M.I.T.L.I.
Project Duration: 2002-2005
Description: This
project was related to the typing of skin microflora of buffalo skin
and the applications of different enzymes for a cleaner processing
technology for leather. Title: Antimicrobial activity of bioemulsifier/s produced by Acinetobacter genospecies isolated from rhizosphere of wheat
Principal Investigator: Prof. B. A. Chopade
Funding Agency: Lady Tata Trust, Mumbai
Project Duration: 2003-2004 Title: Screening of marine Acinetobacter genospecies for production of biosurfactant/s, its purification, antimicrobial activity and molecular genetics of biosurfactant genes
Principal Investigator: Prof. B. A. Chopade
Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology (DBT) New Delhi
Project Duration: 2003-2006 Title: Studies on microbial diversity of Acinetobacter spp from rhizosphere of Zea mays and its plant growth promoting properties.
Principal Investigator: Prof. B. A. Chopade
Funding Agency: Dadasaheb Shembekar Trust Project. University of Pune
Project Duration: 2004-2006 Title: Microbial degradation of Santa Monica Works effluent samples
Principal Investigator: Dr. Ameeta Ravikumar
Funding Agency: Syngenta India Ltd., Goa,
Project Duration: April 2005 to December 2006. Title: Biological treatment of wastewaters.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Ameeta Ravi Kumar
Co- Investigators: Dr. Smita Zinjarde and Dr. Shobha Bhargava
Funding agency: Syngenta, Goa. Title: Ab initio investigations into interactions of Nickel Aluminides
Principal Investigator: Dr. Vaishali Shah
Funding Agency: Defense Metallurgical Research Laboratory Contact Address:Institut of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology (IBB),
University of Pune,
Ganeshkhind,
Pune – 411007
Maharashtra, India. Phone: +91-20-25690442
Fax: +91-20-25690087
E-Mail: chopade@unipune.ernet.in Contact Address:Bioinformatics Centre,
University of Pune,
Ganeshkhind,
Pune – 411007
Maharashtra, India.
Phone: +91-20-25690442
Fax: +91-20-25690087
E-Mail: indira@bioinfo.ernet.in
Contact Address:Institute of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology (IBB),
University of Pune,
Ganeshkhind,
Pune – 411007
Maharashtra, India. Phone: +91-20-25690442
Fax: +91-20-25690087
E-Mail: krishnamurthy-ip@eth.net Contact Address:Institute of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology (IBB),
University of Pune,
Ganeshkhind,
Pune – 411007
Maharashtra, India. Phone: +91-20-25690442
Fax: +91-20-25690087
E-Mail:ameeta@unipune.ernet.in Contact Address:Institute of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology (IBB),
University of Pune,
Ganeshkhind,
Pune – 411007
Maharashtra, India. Phone: +91-20-25690442
Fax: +91-20-25690087
E-Mail: smita@unipune.ernet.in Contact Address:Bioinformatics Centre,
University of Pune,
Ganeshkhind,
Pune – 411007
Maharashtra, India. Phone: +91-20-25690442
Fax: +91-20-25690087
E-Mail:vaishali@unipune.ernet.in Contact Address:Institute of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology (IBB),
University of Pune,
Ganeshkhind,
Pune – 411007
Maharashtra, India. Phone: +91-20-25690442
Fax: +91-20-25690087
E-Mail: bimba@unipune.ernet.in bimbajoshi@hotmail.com
Contact Address:Bioinformatics Centre,
University of Pune,
Ganeshkhind,
Pune – 411007
Maharashtra, India. Phone: +91-20-25690442
Fax: +91-20-25690087
E-Mail:sangeeta@bioinfo.ernet.in Contact Address:Institute of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology (IBB),
University of Pune,
Ganeshkhind,
Pune – 411007
Maharashtra, India. Phone: +91-20-25690442
Fax: +91-20-25690087
E-Mail:saryu@chem.unipune.ernet.in Institute of
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