Biotechnology

Genix is the association of the department incepted in the year 2007, carriers several extra curricular activities, organizes guest lectures, seminars, current affairs, wall magazine (Jaivika Manjari), bridge course, internships, academic projects and school projects
2024-2025

• Inauguration of Genix association on 04-10-2024,by. Mr Avinash Rao, Founder, Agrileaf, Belthangady, inaugurated the programme. Prof Vishwanatha P, Dean, SDM PG Centre, presided over the programme. The occasion also witnessed the unveiling of wall magazine “Jivika Manjari”.
• Guest lecture organized by Department on 04/10/2024 on the topic Shaping the future by Mr.Aravind Ganessin, Managing Director, Dextrose Technologies Pvt Ltd , Bengaluru
• Department signed MoU with Dextrose Technologies Pvt Ltd , Bengaluru on 4-10-2024
• Organized two day study tour on 13th and 14th December 2024 to visit IISc, Bengaluru and Bhat Biotech Pvt Ltd. Bengaluru

2023-2024

• Inauguration of Genix association on 13-10-2023,by proud alumnus of  the Department Ms. Padmashree  Jain, Dept of Research and development, Genei Laboratories Pvt Ltd., Bengaluru.,she also delivered a talk on career opportunities and challenges in biotechnology. The Inauguration was presided by Dr.Shalip Kumari, Registrar of Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College, Ujire

2021-2022

• Organized an interdepartmental fest CHIASMA 22 on 2nd  july  2022. The fest was inaugurated by the chief guest  Dr. A Jayakumar Shetty, vice principal and HOD of Economics and presided byDr  P Vishwanatha Dean SDM PG Studies and HOD of Chemistry
• Organised an international webinarin alliance with Research committee on 31st July 2022 8.00am. The panel discussion was on the topic “ Opportunities for higher education in overseas”
• Organized a guest lecture on Biotechnological applications in Plant science by Prof. Smitha Hegde, Deputy director, NITTE University dated on 17th Aug 2022

2020-2021

• Organized four international webinars

2019-2020

• Workshop on Bioinformatics Tools & Techniques
• .G Department of Biotechnology in association with center for Bioinformatics,St.Aloysius College Mangalore, supported by DBT, Ministry of Science & Technology, organized 3 day work shop held during 23rd to 25th Oct 2019

2018-2019

• Two Days of college level workshop organized by department of biotechnology from 28/09/2018 – 29/09/2018 on the topic Genetics the basis of life.

2016-2017

• An inter collegiate 2 days fest organized by department of biotechnology from 26/08/2016 – 27/08/2016 at sdm pg centre.
• Guest lecture organized by department of biotechnology on 19/11/2016 on the topic entitled Natures Internet by Dr. Maruthi K R Principal Izee group of Management Studies, Bengaluru .
• Department level guest lecture organized by department of biotechnology on 10/05/2017 on the topic entitled Bioinformatics as a search tool by Dr. Sandeep Mallya, Dept of Bioinformatics, School of Life Sciences, Manipal University.

2015-2016

• Department level guest lecture organized on 25/11/2015, on the topic Molecular aspects of fertilization & development. by Prof. Siddaramaiah, Resource person Chamarajendra zoological garden, Mysore .
• Department level guest lecture organized by deparment of biotechnology on 23/09/2015 on the topic entitled Biotechnology beyond control by Dr.Rama Bhat, Alvas college Moodubidire.
• Department level guest lecture organized by deparment of biotechnology on the topic entitled 16/11/2015 DNA Barcodes by Dr.Smitha Hegde, Professor .P.G Department of Biotechnology,St.Aloysius college,Mangalore.

2013-14

• Inaguration of Genix association on 12-11-13, by Dr. Jaya Prakash Chair-person Dept of Applied zoology, Bangalore University as a resourse person , he also delivered a talk entitled Molecular organization of eukaryotic chromosome.
• Department of P.G Studies & Research in Biotechnology Oraganized a guest lecture on 15-04-2014. on the topic research methodology by Dr. Verranna S CEO, Niranthara herbals Bangalore.
• Department of P.G Studies & Research in Biotechnology Oraganized a guest lecture on 15-03- 2014, on the topic entitled, cholesterol biosynthesis and regulation by Dr. Gopal Marathe Associate Prof. Dept of Biochemistry, Mysore university.

2011-12

• Biotechnology Organized a UGC sponsored National conference, in association with Polyclone Bioservices Pvt., Ltd. on “Biotechnological Prospecting in Herbal Antiviral & Anticancerous Drug Development” on 17th & 18th February 2012, Dr. Vellarkad N. VishwanadhanVice president & Head, Dept of computational chemistry as resource person.
• Department of P.G Studies & Research in Biotechnology Oraganized Mangalore region Finals Bio Ouiz-2012 for B.Sc. students with biology background on 31st January 2012 , Quiz Master Ms.Supriya as quize master.
• Department of P.G Studies & Research in Biotechnology & Pilikula Regional Science Center,Mangalore Inaugurated “Workshop on Biotechnological Techniques” on 31st Oct 2011, Ingurated by Dr. B. Yashoverma secretory SDME society.

2009-10

• Genix club reopening and Opening ceremony of Wall magazine Jaivika Manjari on 16-Sept-2009 by Dr. Y.L Ramachandra.
• Department level guest lecture organized on 16-Sept-2009 on the topic entitled Programmed Cell Death or Apoptosis by Dr. Y.L Ramachandra.
• Department level guest lecture organized on 23-Sept-2009 on the topic entitled High Speed &High Performance Computing in Bioinformatics by Mr. Praveen Kumar CEO, Software Business Solutions.
• Department level guest lecture organized on 23-Sept-2009 on the topic How to beat recession OR Learnings from recession by Mr. Praveen Kumar CEO, Software Business Solutions.
• Organized One day Seminar on New research Avenues on 15-Oct-2009, topic entitled Research avenues in Biotechnology, talk delivered by Prof. Krishnamoorthy dept. of Biosciences Mangalore University and Prof. N.H. Manjunatha, Dept. of Biochemistry, Bangalore UniversityBangalore.
• Department level guest lecture organized on 08-Feb-2010,topic entitled Stem cell research by Dr. Latha Chukki Scientist, Polyclone Biosciences Bangalore.

2008-09

• Genix club reopening and Opening ceremony of Wall magazine ‘Jaivika Manjari’ done by Prof. D.C. Chowta on 08th Sept 2008.
• Department level guest lecture organized on 03-Oct-2008 on the topic Biotechnological opportunities from Fungi by Prof. D.J Bhat, Department of Botany, Goa University, Goa.
• Department level guest lecture organized on 10-Nov-2008 on the topic Plant Biotechnology Prof. V. Krishna, Department of Biotechnology, Kuvempu University, Shimoga.
• Department level guest lecture organized on 30-Oct-2008 on the topic Bio-diesel production by Mr. Abijith Das and Mr. Abishek .
• Department level guest lecture organized on 22-Nov-2008 the topic Animal Biotechnology by Prof. Riaz Mahmood, Department of Biotechnology, Kuvempu University, Shimoga.
• CMAP Scientist Prof. R.R. Rao, Emeritus Scientist, CMAP Bangalore visited our Laboratory and Arboretum on 07th Mar2009.
• Department level guest lecture organized 21-Mar-2009,on the topic Phytophthora-A plant destroyer by Prof. R. Chandra Mohan, Department of Botany, CPCRI, Kasargod.
• organized National Level Conference on 24th & 25th Jan 2009, Prof. R.R. Rao, Emeritus Scientist, CMAP Bangalore Inaugurated the Conference entitled The role of Biotechnology in herbal drug development and conservation of Biodiversity.
• Organized Two days HRD programme about Personality Development &Training program on 11th & 12th Apr-2009 Mr. Jagadeesh, Sr. Manager Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore Mr. Prasad, M.N. Sr. Consultant and Business analyst.
• Organized Two days Work shop on 12th & 13th Apr 2009 subject entitled Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology tools by Dr. Sudha, Aristogene Laboratory, Bangalore. & Mr. Manjunatha Dammalli, Polyclone Bioservices Pvt., Ltd. Dharawad.

Activities from 2007-2008

• One day Workshop on “Basic molecular biology tools” on 14th April 2008 Conducted by Dr. Sudha and Dr. Vasudha, Aristogene , Bangalore. Delivered talk on Gene cloning, and what type of skills students should develop to enter the industrial sectors.
• Department level guest lecture organized on 28/02/2008 on the topic overview and brief history of biotechnology by Prof. B. Abdul Rahiman Professor, Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Kuvempu University, Shimoga.
• Department level guest lecture organized on 28/02/2008 on the topic cancer a multifaceted disease by Prof. Vijayalakshmi, K.K. Professor, Department of Zoology, Mangalore University Mangalore.
• Department level guest lecture organized on 17/04/2008 on the topic bioprocess technology by Dr. Anu Appaiah Scientist, CFTRI, Mysore.

Completed Projects:

• Seed money Grant by the SDM institution for the project entitled “ Evaluation of antioxidant and antifungal properties of Pimenta dioica against Phytophthera meadii. Rs 44,000/-.  Dt 30-03-2024. Principal Investigator, Dr. Sudarshan P
• Seed money Grant by the SDM institution for the project entitled “ The metagenomic study of marine ecosystem influencing colonization of microbial biodiversity resilienting biodegradation of oil pollutant”. Rs 35,000/- Dt 28-10-2022. Principal Investigator, Dr.Prarthana.J
• Vision Group of science & Technology, Research Grant for Scientist Faculty (RGSF) amount 3 Lakh on project entitled “Management of obesity, glycemic index and lipid profile by chilly based Indian functional foods” under the scheme Research grant for Scientist faculty. Sanction Order:No. KSTePS/VGST/RGS/F/GRDNo.966/2020-21/166, Dt  26.8.21. Principal Investigator, Dr. Manoj Godbole
• Vision Group of Science & Technology, Research Grant for Scientist Faculty of the grant(RGSF) amount 5 lacs, on project entitled as “Fabricated synbiotics preparation to enhance viability of probiotic strain through micro encapsulation”. Sanction Order:No.KSTePS/VGST/RGS/F/2017-18/GRDNo.701/2017-18/157, Dt 27.8.18.Principal Investigator, Ms. Prarthana J
• Biotechnology Skill Enhancement Programme – BiSEP 2nd phase of the Biotechnology Finishing Schools BTFS . ive years Project(2017-2022) worth 1.6 crore(GO ITD 02 ADM 2017 dated 28.7.17). Course coordinator (PI), Ms. Prarthana J.
•  DBT Grant of 8 lakhs from Ministry of Science & Technology,Govt of India in partnership with Foldscope Instruments Inc. and Prakashlab (Stanford University; California)for the project entitled “Use of combinational drug targeting bacterial cytoskeletal protein for prevention of antibiotic recalcitrant strains”. The research grant aims as a twinning programme with North East Region through BCIL (Biotechnology Consortium India Ltd) Sanction Order:No.BT/IN/Indo-US/Foldscope/39/2015 dated 20.3.18. Principal Investigator, Ms. Prarthana J
•  UGC MRP on Beneficial effects of Banana (Musa Sp. Var. Nanjangudrasabale) Flower and Pseudostem on pain and functional dearth associated with diabetic neuropathy: A perception into its mechanism for neuroprotection worth 1.3 Lakhs. Principal Investigator, Mr.Ramith Ramu
• Vision Group of Science & Technology, Technology Related Innovative Projects(TRIP) on the title” Investigating the role of banana (Musa sp. Var. Nanjangud rasa bale) flower as a dietary approach in preventing hyperglycaemia and associated diabetic complications” by Varsha Reddy & Rafa Jahan(2014-2016), Principal Investigator, Mr. Ramith Ramu
• UGC Minor research project entitled “Microbial production of Biosurfactants for enhanced oil recovery”,2013,duration 18 months. worth 1,70,000/- Rf:MRP(S)-0525/13-14/KAMA009/UGC-SWRO, Principal Investigator Ms. Prarthana J
• Vision Group of Science & Technology,SPiCE (Science project at college education) entitled“Isolation of endosulphan degrading microorganism” by Lathika & Shruthi BS (2010-2012), Principle Investigator , Dr.Veeranna
• Vision Group of Science & Technology,SPiCE (Science project at college education) entitled “Estimation of Used Edible oil”, sanctioned 2011. Duration 3 months,worth-30,000/- by Shalini & Ramya(2010-2012), Principal Investigator, Ms. Prarthana J.

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Ongoing Projects

• DST WISE KIRAN CURIE ( Consolidation of University Research for Innovation and Excellence) Safe & cost effective  method of water reclamation using pellets of extra polymeric substance for removing minor contaminants- Endocrine disruptor compounds and repurposing extra cellular polymeric substance for repeated usage dt 17 Feb 2024, S/O DST/CURIE-PG/2023/10(C) Rs. 66,71,483. (2024-2027). Principal Investigator, Dr. Prarthana J
• DST PG Leevel0 project implementation group member for sanction DST FIST Level0-Ref SR/FST/COLLEGE-/2020/914 Dt. 5-3-2021. Co PI, Dr. Prarthana J

• Prarthana Jand Shraddha(2025) Encapsulation of synbiotics & assessment of survival ability to various physiological stresses, Acta Pharma Reports Vol 4(1) pp 48-52 https://doi.org/10.51470/APR.2025.04.01.48
• Prarthana, J; Nischitha, Nischitha; Shraddha, Shraddha; and Ramu, Ramith .2024. “Effect of repeated heating on Chemical Properties of selected edible plant oil and its Health Hazards,” International Journal of Health and Allied Sciences:12(3),pp.114-122
• S. Abhirami, Anushree Kumaran, Smitha Sahadevan, Kavitha Guladahalli Manjunatha, Sadanand Dangari Akshay, Prarthana Aithal, Rhagavendra Raoc, Rajeshwari Vittal, and D.S. Akhila.2024 .Role of algae and its enzymes in the bioremediation of pollutants .Enzyme Biotechnology for Environmental sustainability. Pp. 439-463
• Prarthana J,Aishwarya NP,Chaithanya. 2023.Enumeration of Microbial load in used mask. Int Clinc Med Case Rep Jour.;2(17):1-23
• Priyanka Ashwath, Ramya Premanath, Rajeshwari Vittal, Deekshit, Prarthana Aithal, Feroz A. Shah, and Akhila Dharnappa Sannejal .2023.Bacterial Diseases of Finfish Prevalent in Coldwater Aquaculture. Coldwater Fisheries and Aquaculture Management.pp 55
• Prarthana J., Nayana B, Jayanthi MK, Chagalamari Akhila, Shashank M Patil and Ramith Ramu. 2022.Biological and Computational Approach to Modify Bacterial Size and Reduce its Antibiotic Consumption Targeting MREB Bacterial Cytoskeletal Protein. Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications. Vol 15 No (1);PP 70-76.
• Aparna G, Sudarshan P, Ramachandra TV. 2022. Remediation potential of select wetland plants. GP Globalize Research Journal of Chemistry, 6(1), pp. 33-41.
• Manoj Godbole, Vanya KN, Lenifer HD, Amrutha Y, Shruthi K and Sujay KS (2022). Micropropagation of Pogostemon paniculatus, Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development. 10(4):16-21. ISSN: 2320-4850.
• Prarthana J, Reshmi pushpan, Smitha Jain, M.R Hamsa, S .Jagdeep Chandra, Ramith Ramu. 2021. Isolation and characterization of potential microorganism from Dhanyamla-An ayurvedic formulation with therapeutic properties. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics.15(3), pp. 385-391. Q1 SJR 1.02. doi.org/10.22377/ajp.v15i3.4155
• Amrutha Y, Shruthi K, Aravinda Narayana, Prarthana.J. 2020.  Comparative assessment of antimicrobial efficiency of hand sanitizers as antiseptic solutions: an invitro study. Research & Reveiews in Biotechnology & Biosciences. Vol 7(2),  pp. 58-66. 
• Prarthana.J, Likith K, Shashank Patil. 2020, Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles(AgNP’s) from Passiflorafoetida Linn and assessment of its antibacterial activity. Research & Reveiews in Biotechnology & Biosciences. Vol. 7(2), pp.  34-51
• Ashwath Priyanka, Kotian Akshatha, Vijaya Kumar Deekshit, J. Prarthana, and Dharnappa Sannejal Akhila.2020  Klebsiella pneumoniae Infections and Antimicrobial Drug Resistance. Model Organisms for Microbial Pathogenesis, Biofilm Formation and Antimicrobial Drug Discovery.pp197-217
• Megha, Sowmya,Prarthana. J, Aravinda Narayana. 2020. Isolation and biochemical characterization of halophiles from Mangalore region and selection of potential protease producing strain, Shodha. Vol 9(2), pp. 117-125. ISSN 2249-0396.
• Manoj Godbole, 2020. Nandanavanavannu concrete maaduva munna, in Punarnava, Eds:Injanageri E and Tavali SB, pp;. 15-20.ISBN: 978-81-939340-6-7.
• Vijaykumargouda Patil , Manoj Godbole, 2020. Biodiversity and Environment, Cosmos, Eds: Dandin V and Tavali AB. pp.1-5,  ISBN: 978-81-941989-2-5
• Prarthana, J.  Maruthi, K.R. 2019. Fresh Water Algae as a Potential Source of Bioactive Compounds for Aquaculture and Significance of Solvent System in Extraction of Antimicrobials. Asian Journal of Scientific Research. 12(1): pp.18-28. DOI: 10.3923/ajsr.2018. ISSN – 1992 -1454. IF – 0.127.
• Prarthana J. 2018, Molecular Characterization of Antimicrobial Drug Resistant Escherichia coli Isolated from the Environment at Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, J Pure Appl Microbiol., 2018, 12(4), pp. 1913-1919. http://dx.doi.org/10.22207/JPAM.12.4.27 , Impact factor 0.1.
• P M Naik, M Godbole, P Nagella,  H N Murthy, 2017. Influence of different media, medium strength and carbon sources on adventitious shoot cultures and production of bacoside A in Bacopa monnieri (L.). Ceylon Journal of Science 46 (4), 97-104.ISSN: 0069-2379.
• Prarthana, J. Maruthi, K.R. 2017. Phytochemical analysis of antimicrobial bioactive constituents from Oscillatoria sp. Ind. J. of Applied Res. 7(2); 645-647. ISSN – 2249-555X. IF – 3.919. IC – 79.96.
• Prarthana, J. Maruthi, K.R. 2017. Screening of phytochemicals & bioactive antibacterial activity in Spirogyra sp. International J. of Adv. Res. 5(7). 1145-1154. ISSN: 2320-5407. IF – 6.118. IC – 56.43.
• Prarthana, J.  Maruthi, K.R. 2017. Molecular characterization of fish pathogens & factors influencing pathogenicity. Ind. J. of Applied Res. 7(8); 41-44. ISSN – 2249-555X. IF – 3.919. IC – 79.96.
• Poornananda Madhava Naik, Manoj Godbole, Praveen Nagella, Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy, 2015. Effects of heavy metals on in vitro adventitious shoot production and bacoside A content in Bacopa monnieri (L), Mapana J Sci. 1-10, ISSN: 0975- 3303, doi:10.12723/mjs.35.1.
• Poornananda Madhava Naik, Manoj Godbole, Praveen Nagella, Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy, 2015. Effects of heavy metals on in vitro adventitious shoot production and bacoside A content in Bacopa monnieri (L), Mapana J Sci.14 (4) 1-10, ISSN: 0975- 3303, doi:10.12723/mjs.35.1ISSN: 0975-3303.
• Naik P M, Godbole M, Lokesh H, Kazi A M, Patil B R, Murthy HN, 2014. Influence of different media, medium strength and carbon sources on accumulation of shoot biomass and secondary metabolite content in adventitious shoot cultures of Bacopa monnieri (L.).Proceedings of International conference on Biosciences State-of- the-Art- Advancements, Society for Educational and Scientific Research. Sept 11 – 12, Kottayam, Kerala. pp. 101. ISBN: 818805880-7.
• Manoj Godbole, Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy, 2012. Chemical constituents, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of essential oil of Pogostemon paniculatus (Willd.), Natural Product Research,. 26(22), pp. 2152 – 2154. Impact factor – 1.031. DOI:10.1080/14786419.2011.633082.
• Manoj Godbole, Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy. 2012. Parthenogenetic haploid plants using gamma irradiated pollen in snapmelon (Cucumis melo var. momordica), Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture,. 109:167 – 170. Impact factor – 3.633. DOI: 10.1007/s11240-011-0066- 9.
• Manoj Godbole, Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy, 2012. In vitro production of haploids via parthenogenesis in culinary melon (Cucumis melo var acidulus), Indian Journal of Biotechnology. Vol 11: 495 – 497. Impact factor – 0.55.
• Manohar SH, Naik PM, Dandin VS, Manoj Godbole, Koli SP & Murthy HN, 2012. Distribution of andrographolide content in Andrographis paniculata. In: Lakshman HC & Hegde GR (Eds.), Proc. Biodiversity and Biotechnology for Sustainable Development,P.G. Dept. of studies in Botany, Karnatak University, Dharwad. pp. 366 – 369. ISBN:978-81- 921165-0- 1.

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