Sanitation Biotechnology

Our Work

Sanitation Biotechnology is directed towards developing appropriate bacteriophage and similar biocontrol technologies of disinfection catering to the needs of developing nations where poor sanitation causes huge malnutrition problem.Viruses infecting the bacteria, called bacteriophage (phage), are the most important abundant biological entity in the earth. They have been used for over 90 years as an alternative to antibiotics in the former Soviet Union, east Europe and France. They are currently being tried as a possible therapy against multi-drug-resistant strains of many bacteria.

Projects

Matrix Binding microbes and bacteriophages to counter ...

Development of Heterotrophic and Phototrophic Microbial ...

Characterization of the fibronectin isoforms and its ...

An innovative green technology for treating municipal and ...

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People

Lab has a unique mix of research talents in the various areas of Sanitation Biotechnology. Our multidisciplinary teams have the ability to adeveloping appropriate bacteriophage and similar biocontrol technologies of disinfection catering to the needs of developing nations where poor sanitation causes huge malnutrition problem.

Collaborators

The laboratory has engaged into research partnerships with a few renowned personalities and organizations to fuel the research expeditions undertaken at the Center.Some of our renowned personalities are Dr. G. Balakrish Nair, Executive Director, Translational Health science and technological institute , Dr. Utpal S. Tatu, Professor, IISC etc.

Recognitions

Sanitation Biotechnology exploring the possible interaction of phage coat proteins/bacterial cell wall hydrolases with cell matrix ligands such fibronectin, gelatin. Ultimate goal is to develop phage as “probiotic” to treat specific infections causing malnutrition or developing different phage based anti-microbial solutions for sanitation.