DBT Funded Projects

Induction of ferroptosis in drug tolerant oral cancer stem cells (CSCs)- Effect on CSC self-renewal and mechanisms involved therein.

Project Duration: 2019-2022.

PI Name: Dr. Shanti Latha Pandrangi, Department of Life Sciences, (Biochemistry), GITAM School of Science.

Equipment Used: 

1). EVOS Flc Fluorescent Microscope (Brand: Thermo fisher Scientific, Device Model: EVOS Fl Imaging System).

2). CO2 incubator (Brand: Thermo fisher Scientific, Device Model: 51030303).

3). Biosafety Cabinet (Brand: Pharmateks, Device Model: Vertical air flow).

Analysis of DNA and RNA components of nuclear matrix in Bombyx mori embryos.

Project Duration: 2017-2021.

PI Name: Dr.  Anitha Mamillapalli, Department of Life Sciences, (Biotechnology), GITAM School of Science.

Equipment Used: 

1). Molecular Imager Gel Documentation (Brand: Bio-Rad Pacific Limited, Device Model: Geldoc XRplus).

2). UV-VIS Spectrophotometer (Brand: Shimadzu, Device Model: UV1800).

Studies on the role of antioxidative defense mechanisms in deciphering drought stress tolerance in soybean (Glycine Max (L) Merr).

Project Duration: 2012-2015.

PI Name: Dr. K. V. Chaitanya, Department of Life Sciences, (Microbiology), GITAM School of Science.

Equipment Used: 

1). Centrifuge Refrigerated (Brand: Thermo fisher Scientific, USA, Device Model: Thermo Sorvall). 

2). Gel Documentation System (Brand: Bioscreen Instruments Pvt. Ltd, Device Model: Alpha Imager mini).

3). Deep Freezer (-17o C to -24o C) (Brand: Lotus Enterprises).

4). Laminar Air Flow (Brand: Lotus Enterprises).

5). Autoclave Vertical (Brand: Lotus Enterprises).

6). Digital Portable Plant Moisture System (Brand: J H Bio Innovations Pvt. Ltd, Device Model: SKPM1400/40).