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Bioscience Research and Training centre (BRTC) was established by KVASU in the campus of BIO360 Life Sciences Park at Thonnakkal, Thiruvananthapuram on April 2018. The University, through the setting up of this centre, aim to conduct high quality research and training in frontier areas of pathogen biology. The research at BRTC focuses to enhance knowledge on infectious diseases on animals, for the development of vaccines and improved therapeutics for animal health care. In parallel the centre provides capacity building in the above areas of research by conducting workshops and training programmes to generate a high quality and immediately employable work force with knowledge relevant to the present industrial needs.
The Institute's focus of research is on infectious diseases for the development of vaccines and therapeutics..
The centre possesses state-of-the-art laboratories dedicated to cell culture, virology, bacteriology and molecular biology fully equipped with cutting-edge infrastructure essential for conducting advanced research across multiple disciplines in the area of virology, immunotherapeutics, antimicrobial resistance and molecular diagnostics. In addition to the research activities, the institute is also providing opportunity for project work for students from external universities, training programmes and workshops to empower aspiring researchers.
Co-ordinator (i/c)
Assistant Professor
Assistant section officer
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Dr. Sreeja R. Nair Assistant Professor |
Dr.Krithiga K Assistant Professor |
Training Hall
High-tech Training Hall with LCD projector
Cell culture and Virology laboratory
Inverted Microscope with real-time imaging system
CO2 Incubators
Bio-safety Class II cabinets
Deep Freezers (-80°C and -20°C)
Refrigerator
Liquid nitrogen cryogenic container
Molecular laboratory
Bacteriology laboratory
On-going Projects:
| Title of the Project | Name of principle investigator | Funding Agency | Fund Allocated |
Duration of project |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Evaluation of maternal IgY antibody transfer against Infectious Bronchitis and Infectious Bursal Disease in chicken eggs |
Dr.Krithiga, K |
AHD, Govt. of Kerala |
Rs. 18,64,500 |
2022-24 |
Completed Projects:
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Title of the Project |
Name of principle investigator |
Funding Agency |
Fund Allocated |
Duration of project |
|
Establishment of Molecular virology Laboratory in Bioscience Research and Training centre |
Dr. Sreeja R. Nair |
RKVY-RAFTAAR |
Rs.73,00,000 |
2019-2021 |
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Pilot study on the seroprevalence of SARS-COV-2 in cats in Thiruvanathapuram district |
Dr. Sreeja R. Nair |
AHD, Govt. of Kerala |
Rs.11,00,000 |
2021-23 |
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Isolation and characterization of antibiotic resistant pathogens from chicken and raw milk samples of Thiruvananthapuram |
Dr. Sreeja R. Nair |
State-plan |
Rs.5,00,000 |
2020-21 |
|
Studies on Infectious Bursal disease virus- host interactions |
Dr. Sreeja R. Nair |
State-plan |
Rs.1,00,000 |
2020-21 |
|
Strengthening of Bioscience Research and Training Centre, Thiruvananthapuram. |
Dr. Sreeja R. Nair |
State-plan |
Rs.5,00,000 |
2020-21 |
|
Laboratory at BRTC, TVM |
Dr. Sreeja R. Nair |
State-plan |
Rs.30,00,000 |
2020-21 |
|
Studies on Infectious Bursal disease virus- host interactions |
Dr. Sreeja R. Nair |
State-plan |
Rs. 5,00,000 |
2021-22 |
|
Isolation and characterization of antibiotic resistant pathogens from chicken and raw milk samples of Thiruvananthapuram district |
Dr. Sreeja R. Nair |
State-plan |
Rs. 5,00,000 |
2021-22 |
|
Strengthening of Bioscience Research and Training Centre, Thiruvananthapuram. |
Dr. Sreeja R. Nair |
State-plan |
Rs. 5,00,000 |
2021-22 |
|
Laboratory at BRTC, TVM |
Dr. Sreeja R. Nair |
State-plan |
Rs. 30,00,000 |
2021-22 |
|
Enhancement of animal health and productivity through development of rapid, accurate disease control measures for infectious diseases of viral aetiology |
Dr. Sreeja R. Nair |
State-plan |
Rs. 5,62,875 |
2022-23 |
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Strengthening of Bioscience Research and Training Centre, Thiruvananthapuram. |
Dr. Sreeja R. Nair |
State-plan |
Rs. 5,54,600 |
2022-23 |
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Name of Training Programme |
Date |
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Seminar on “Advancements of Molecular Biology in Life Science Research” |
17.04.2018 |
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Hands on training on “Introduction to Bioinformatics Tools for Life Science Research” |
14.01.2019 &15.01.2019 |
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Online lecture series on “Entrepreneurship and Opportunities in Veterinary Biologicals and Diagnostics” |
25/02/2022 & 26/02/2022 |
Project dissertation of students from other colleges/Universities
| Name of Student |
College |
Thesis title |
Major advisor |
Haripriya H S |
Sahodaran Ayyappan Smaraka SNDP Yogam College, Konni, Pathanamthitta |
Molecular characterisation of antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli isolates from bovine mastitis |
Dr. Sreeja R. Nair
|
Anjali Thankappan |
Sahodaran Ayyappan Smaraka SNDP Yogam College, Konni, Pathanamthitta |
The evaluation of MMP-9, CXCL6 and CXCR2 genes in bovine mastitis milk sample |
Dr. Krithiga K |
Bindhuja S.P |
St. Berchmans College, Changanacherry |
Detection of antimicrobial resistance in Klebsiella sp. isolated from bovine clinical mastitis |
Dr. Sreeja R. Nair |
Noornisa N. S. |
AJ College of Science and Technology, Thonnakkal, Thiruvananthapuram |
Isolation, identification and antimicrobial resistance of bacterial isolates from bovine subclinical mastitis |
Dr. Sreeja R Nair |
Anjitha Raj |
AJ College of Science and Technology, Thonnakkal, Thiruvananthapuram |
Molecular determination of quinolone resistance and virulence factors in Escherichia coli isolates from cases of subclinical mastitis in cattle |
Dr. Sreeja R Nair |
Sruthy S. |
AJ College of Science and Technology, Thonnakkal, Thiruvananthapuram |
Detection of virulence factors in Staphylococcus aureus associated with subclinical mastitis in cattle |
Dr. Krithiga K. |
Abina Nazreen N. S. |
AJ College of Science and Technology, Thonnakkal, Thiruvananthapuram |
Evaluation of MMP-9, CXCL6 and CXCR2 gene enrichment in bovine subclinical mastitis milk samples |
Dr. Krithiga K. |
Name, address and contact details of the person responsible
Dr.Sreeja R. Nair, M.V.Sc., Ph.D, Co-ordinator (i/c)
Bioscience Research and Training Centre
Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Thonnakkal, Thiruvananthapuram 695 017
Email id: brtc@kvasu.ac.in
Phone: 04712618010, Mob: 9447021182
Bioscience Research and Training Centre, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Thonnakkal, Thiruvananthapuram.
Email id: brtc@kvasu.ac.in
Office Ph. No.: 04712618010
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