Principal Investigator
Dr. Amirul Mallick, DVM, PhD, Associate Professor
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Dr. Mallick received his Ph.D. degree in Biotechnology from Aligarh Muslim University, India in 2008.
His research interest is primarily focused on understanding the mechanism of molecular components involved in host-pathogen interaction as an important step toward developing effective control measures against emerging pathogens.
Mucosal surfaces are the primary entry portals for many pathogens and possess a unique immune system that tightly controls the balance between responsiveness (immunity) and non-responsiveness (tolerance). To this end, his research group focuses on studying the role of virulence repertories of emerging mucosal pathogens such as the Influenza virus and Campylobacter jejuni in modulating host responses and exploring their potential as future vaccine candidates. To date he has guided 3 PhD students, 6 BS-MS, 2 MS (research) students in the last 7 years. Currently, his laboratory is home to one Post Doctoral fellow, 8 Ph.D. students and 1 BS MS student.
PhD Scholars
Dr. Chandan Gorain (PhD-2024)
PhD research topic: Studying the functionality of Bacterial Surface Exposed Colonization Protiens (SECPs) to extrapolate their potential as mucosal vaccine against Campylobacter jejuni.
Publication: Vaccine, 2020; Gut Pathogens, 2021; Int. Jn. of Biol. Macro, 2024
Dr. Subhadeep Gupta (PhD-2024)
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PhD research topic: Understanding the role of bacterial Type Six Secretion System (T6SS) associated functional proteins in host pathogenicity and self survival.
Publication: Applied Nanoscience, 2021; iScience, 2021; STAR Protocols, 2022; Jn of Med. Chemistry; Gut Pathogens, 2024.
Sucharita Bhowmick (UGC-SRF; 2020-)
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PhD research topic: Studying the immuno-therapeutic potential of cytokines against Influenza Type A Virus (IAV) infections in chickens
Publication: Molecular Immunology, 2021; Small, 2024; ACS Inf Dis, 2024
Afruja Khan (UGC-SRF; 2020-)
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PhD research topic: Naturally secreted outer membrane vesicles of Campylobacter jejuni: Role in host-microbe interaction.
Publication: ACS Infectious Diseases, 2021 and 2023.
Aparna Varma (CSIR-SRF; 2020-)
PhD research topic: Interferon (Type III)-armed Immune-based Prophylactic Approaches against Emerging Respiratory Viruses.
Publication: The Microbe, 2023; Gut Pathogens, 2023.
Prakash Biswas (CSIR-SRF; 2021-)
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PhD research topic: Understanding the role of bacterial adhesion in differential host responses and beyond
Publication: ACS Biomaterails Sci and Engineering, 2024
Sushmita Das (CSIR-SRF;2021-)
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PhD research topic: Bioengineering Bacterial Extracellular Vesicles (BEVs) as a multifunctional oral delivery platform for biomedical applications.
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Sandeep Yadav(PhD JRF)(2022-)
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PhD research topic: Functional interplay between Type III INFs and Type A influenza A Virus-infection
Publication: Gut Pathogens, 2023.
Sakil Ahmed (CSIR-JRF;2024-)
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Subham Yadav (iPhD-IISERK)(2024-)
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Subham Saha (PhD student, CSIR JRF)(2024 Aug-)
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Research topic: Understanding the role of secretomics in pathogenecity of Vibrio parahaemolyticus.
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Former members