College of Animal Biotechnology
Know About the College
The 'College of Animal Biotechnology' is a constituent college of the 'Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University' and is situated on the main campus of the University at Ludhiana. The erstwhile 'Post-Graduate Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (PGIVER)' was upgraded to 'School of Animal Biotechnology' in 2010. The school was further upgraded to the existing 'College of Animal Biotechnology' in 2019 with an objective to focus on research and teaching programs. The college aims towards directing the research to the needs of the farmers in the field of animal sciences by promoting translational research in the area of genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, vaccinology, diagnostics, molecular biology, stem and cell biology.
The college offers a graduate program B.Tech. (Biotechnology) with 30 seats and post graduate programs viz. M.V.Sc. (Animal Biotechnology) / M.Sc. (Biotechnology) and 'M.Sc. (Biotechnology) with specialization in Animal Biotechnology' with a total of 17 seats and Ph.D. (Animal Biotechnology)/ Ph.D. (Biotechnology) with an intake capacity of 4 seats for students with bachelor degree in Biotechnology/Medical/Life Sciences/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Molecular Genetics/ B.F.Sc. The duration of the graduate program is for 4 years; the Masters program for 2 years, and the Ph.D. program for 3 years.
The college is also striving to conduct translational research in the various fields of biotechnology having direct or indirect implications on animals, particularly livestock. The college harbors numerous laboratories which are well equipped with sophisticated equipment to work in various fields of biotechnology and life sciences.
Mandate
- To undertake teaching, research, and training/extension in various facets of animal biotechnology, genomics, bioinformatics, microbial and environmental biotechnology.
- To generate scientific expertise and human resources trained for catering to institutional / industrial research and development requirements.
- To develop specialized and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for research in the cutting-edge areas of biotechnology relevant to veterinary and allied sciences.
- To identify and characterize genes implicated in growth, production, reproduction, as well as stress and diseases.
- Harnessing omics and computational biotechnology in genetic improvement of farm animals.
- Development of molecular and serological diagnostics including point-of-care tests (POCTs), and new generation vaccines.
- To utilize stem and cell biology for enhancing lactation performance and regenerative therapy.
Goals
- To develop rapid point-of-care (POC) diagnostics with improved sensitivity and specificity for detection of infectious and non-infectious diseases.
- To develop improved, multi-component vaccines for economically important diseases of animals.
- To identify genome-wide markers for early and accurate selection for economically important traits, disease resistance, and parentage determination of animals.
- To facilitate research on stem cells for regenerative therapy in livestock.
- To develop and disseminate artificial intelligence and IoT driven, farmer-friendly technologies for smart data recording and precision farming.
Dean, College of Animal Biotechnology
Dr. Suresh Kumar Sharma
Address: Dean, College of Animal Biotechnology, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana
Email: deancoabt@gadvasu.in
Call: +91-161-2553356, 2553357
Brief Introduction
Dr. Suresh Kumar Sharma, took the additional charge of Dean, College of Animal BioTechnology at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana.
Former Dean/ Directors
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S. No. |
Name |
Duration on the post |
Date of Retirement |
Photograph |
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1. |
Dr. G.S. Brah |
01-02-2012 to 30-11-2013 As Director, School of Animal Biotechnology |
30-11-2013 |
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2. |
Dr. Ramneek |
03-12-2013 to 06-10-2020 As Director, School of Animal Biotechnology |
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3. |
Dr. YS Malik |
07-10-2020 to 15-04-2024 As Director, School of Animal Biotechnology |
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Academic Facilities
- The College of Animal Biotechnology has five lecture halls equipped well with modern audio-visual teaching aids including LED projectors, computer podiums, and smart displays.
- The college also has one committee room with a seating capacity for 40+ individuals, well equipped with up-to-date presentation facilities with video conferencing, broadband connectivity, air conditioning, and furnishing.
- The college has one mini-auditorium with a sitting capacity for 100+ individuals, well equipped with up-to-date presentation facilities with broadband connectivity, air conditioning, and furnishing.
- The college also has one library which has books (paperback/hardcover >354 and e-Books >22), meeting the requirements of UG, PG and Ph.D students. The thesis of the students of college are available in the college library.
Research Facilities
The College of Animal Biotechnology has the following laboratories:
- Molecular Diagnostics and Vaccinology Laboratory
- Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
- Animal Stem Cells Laboratory
- Leptospira Laboratory
- Animal Genomics Laboratory
- Proteomics and Metabolomics Laboratory
- Centralized Research Laboratory
Some of the specialized equipments in laboratories
Real Time PCR
PCR Thermocycler
NanoDrop One
Plate Reader and Hybrid Plate reader with Chemilumiuscence
Dark Field Microscope
Inverted Microscope with Imaging System and Fluorescent Assembly
Gel Documentation systems
Refrigerated Centrifuge
Micro Ultracentrifuge
Rotary-Microtome with dispensing system
Bio Safety Cabinets (Class III --01, Class-II--04)
Bio Safety Lab (Class II)
Cryo-preservation and multiple Deep Freezing (-80ºC & -20ºC) Facilities
Millipore Water Purification System
Incubators BOD/ CO2
High Performance Work Station for data analysis
Programmable Strip Cutter
ClassII Type B2 Biosafety Cabinet
Oxford Nanopore Minion Sequencer:
Gel Documentation System (Syngene)
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Veriti 96-well PCR Machine (Applied Biosystems Inc.)
Refrigerated Centrifuge (Thermo Scientific)
Upright Microscope with Imaging System
Faculty Detail
Dr. B.V. Sunil Kumar
Designation : Senior Scientist
Contact Address : Department of Microbial and Environmental Biotechnology, College of Animal Biotechnology, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana-141004
Telephone :
Mobile : 9855943164
Email : drbvskumar@gmail.com, sunilkumar@gadvasu.in
Academic Credentials
- B.V.Sc & A.H. (WBUAFSC, Kolkata, West Bengal)
- M.V.Sc (Animal Biochemistry; ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar, U.P)
- Ph.D. (Animal Biochemistry; ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar, U.P)
Teaching appointments
Field of specialization: Animal Biochemistry, Molecular Biology
- I Have been teaching Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology to UG and PG students of the College of Animal Biotechnology and Department of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry.
Other appointments
- Member-Research Review Committee, (College of Animal Biotechnology)
- Member Secretary-Academic affairs committee, (College of Animal Biotechnology)
- Member-Disciplinary Committee, (College of Animal Biotechnology)
- Member Secretary-Human Resource Management cell (College of Animal Biotechnology)
- Academic Co-ordinator (B.Tech, Biotechnology)
- Member-Academic affairs committee, (Dept Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry)
Area of research
- My research area of interest is Tumor biology and Genetic Engineering.
- My work involves molecular diagnosis of tumors in animals by developing recombinant antigen based serological assay. Present work also includes identification and characterization of marker genes/proteins responsible for the pathogenesis of the disease.
- Currently, I am working on development of therapeutic xenogenic DNA vaccines against canine mammary tumors in a DBT sponsored project. I am also associated (as co-PI) in another DBT sponsored network project on the development of diagnostics against African Swine Fever.
Ongoing projects
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Sr. no. |
Name |
Funding Agency |
Year of Start |
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1 |
Development and evaluation of therapeutic xenogenic DNA vaccines based on canine homologous marker sequences against mammary tumors in mice model |
DBT |
2018-21 (Phase-I completed; recommended for Phase-II
in 2021) |
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2 |
Modelling of indigenous diagnostics and immuno-potent vaccine candidates to combat African swine fever in India (co-PI). |
DBT |
2021 |
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3 |
Development and evaluation of sero-diagnostic assay for timely diagnosis of canine mammary tumors |
DBT |
2013-2017 |
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4 |
Studies on expression of heat shock proteins of Brucella spp and their immunological characterization in mice |
UGC |
2014-2017 |
Research honours awards
- I.C.A.R Junior Research Fellowship
- CSIR-JRF+NET.
- ICAR-SRF.
- Best research paper award (By Society of Veterinary Science & Biotechnology, 2015
- Young scientist award (ISVIB-2016)
- Best poster award (co-author, NSSLDFN-2016)
- Young Scientist award (co-author; SIIP-2021)
- Best poster award (co-author; ISBD-2021)
- Best paper presentation award (VIBCON-2019-21)
- Best poster award (co-author; VIBCON-2019-21)
No of publications
| Research: 48 | Extension: 18 | Books/Chapter: 05 | Manuals: 08 |
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Publication
- Sharma. A., Kumar, B.V.S., Dubey, P.P. & Kashyap, N. (2022). Delay in puberty is associated with heat shock protein B1 expression in native cross layer of Punjab under heat stress. Reproduction in Domestic Animals 57(3):284-291 (NAAS 2022: 8.01)
- Minhas, P., Kumar, B.V.S. & Verma, R. (2021). Expression of recombinant DnaK of Brucella abortus and its evaluation as immuno-modulator. Archives of Microbiology https://doi.org/10.1007/s00203-021-02190-0 (NAAS 2022: 8.667)
- Kaur, G., Kuma,r B.V.S., Singh, B. & Sethi, R.S. (2021). Exposures to 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid with or without endotoxin upregulate small cell lung cancer pathway. Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology 16:14 (NAAS 2022: 8.646)
- Sharma, A., Kumar, B.V.S., Dash, S., Singh, S. & Verma, R. (2020). Heat shock protein B1 expression is associated with age at sexual maturity in Rhode Island Red and Punjab Red layers under heat stress. International Journal of Biometeorology. doi.org/10.1007/s00484-020-01887-z (NAAS 2022: 9.787)
- Singh, P.P., Singh, S., Kumar, B.V.S., Sethi, R.S. & Verma R. (2020). Serum amyloid A (SAA) mRNA expression in chicken and quails in response to bacterial stress. Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. doi.org/10.1016/j.cimid.2020.101421 (NAAS 2022: 8.729)
- Saleem, A., Singh, S., Kumar, B.V.S., Arora, J.S. & Choudhary, R.K. (2019). Analysis of lysyl oxidase as a marker for diagnosis of canine mammary tumors. Molecular Biology Reports https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-019-04941-1 (NAAS 2022: 8.742)
- Minhas, P., Kumar, B.V.S. & Verma, R. (2019). Evaluation of immuno-modulating effect of recombinant heat shock protein 40 of Brucella abortus in mice. 3 Biotech 9: 366 (NAAS 2022: 8.893)
- Birdi, R., Kumar, B.V.S., Gupta, K., Kashyap, N. & Kumar A. (2019). Circulating level of heat shock protein 27 is elevated in dogs with mammary tumors. 3 Biotech 9:229 (NAAS 2022: 8.893)
- Kumar, B.V.S., Bhardwaj, R., Mahajan, K., Kashyap, N., Kumar, A. & Verma, R. (2018). The overexpression of HSP90B1 is associated with tumorigenesis of canine mammary glands. Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry 440:23–31 (NAAS 2022: 9.842)
- Pandey, M., Kumar, B.V.S., Gupta, K., Sethi, R.S., Kumar, A., Verma, R. (2018). Over-expression of mammaglobin-B in canine mammary tumors. BMC Veterinary Research 14:184-189 (NAAS 2022: 8.741)
- Kumar, B.V.S., Singh, S. & Verma, R. (2017). Anticancer potential of dietary vitamin D and ascorbic acid: A review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition DOI:10.1080/10408398.2015.1064086 (NAAS 2022: 17.18)