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. Chandra Sekhar Mukhopadhay
Designation : Senior Scientist
Contact Address : Department of Bioinformatics, College of Animal Biotechnology, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana-141004
Telephone :
Mobile : 9779541452
Email : csmbioinfo@gmail.com, csmukhopadhyay@gadvasu.in
Academic Credentials
- B.V.Sc. & A.H. (WBUAFS, Kolkata): 2002
- M.V.Sc. (Animal Genetics & Breeding, ICAR-NDRI, Karnal): 2004
- Ph.D. (Animal Genetics & Breeding, ICAR-NDRI, Karnal): 2008
- MSc (Information Technology) (PTU, Distance Education): 2013
- One year online certificate masters course on Artificial Intelligence (from Simplilearn): 2020
Teaching appointments
- Teaching: Bioinformatics, Animal Genomics, Genetics
Training: Periodically organize online and offline trainings on Bioinformatics
Other appointments
- In charge, Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (COVID19 Diagnostics Lab, GADVASU, Ludhiana) (21st October 2020 till date)
- Program Officer of National Service Scheme (NSS) wing of the B. Tech. (Biotechnology) students of the College of Animal Biotechnology, GADVASU, Ludhiana (2017 onward).
- Member, RRC and PME Cell, College of Animal Biotechnology
- Member, Disciplinary Committee of the College of Animal Biotechnology, GADVASU, Ludhiana
- Nominee, Director of Research for Purchase
- Nominee, Dean PGS for verification of Program of Work of PG Students.
- Member, Anti Ragging Committee
- Member, Research Review Committee
- Program Officer of National Service Scheme (NSS) of the College (2017 – till date)
Area of research
- Bioinformatics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Genomics and Transcriptomics
Ongoing projects
| SN | Name/ No of Project/ Scheme | Funding agency | Period From To | Scientists involved (PI/ Co-PI) | Total Funding |
| 1. | Institutional Development Plan for Improved Learning Outcome, Skill and Entrepreneurship at GADVASU | ICAR, Govt. of India | 2018-23 | PI: Dr. P. S. Brar, Later Dr. SPS Ghuman
Member: Dr. C.S. Mukhopadhyay | 30 Crore |
| 2. | RKVY | 2021-23 | PI: Dr. CS Mukhopadhyay Co-PI: Dr. J S Arora Dr. S Kaur | 15 Lakh | |
Completed Projects
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SN |
Name/
No of Project/ Scheme |
Funding
Agency |
Period From
To |
Total
Funding |
Scientist
involved (PI/
Co-PI) |
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1.
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Parentage
determination and cytogenetic profiling in dogs. “DBT-GADVASU Canine Research
Centre and Network.” |
DBT, New Delhi |
2019-2021 |
Rs
39.7 lacs |
PI: Dr. CS Mukhopadhyay Co-PI: Dr. JS Arora, Dr. RK Choudhary (Later Dr. RS
Sethi), Dr. S Mahajan, Dr. CS Randhawa, Dr.
S Kota (TRPBV, Chennai ) |
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2.
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TLR-Ligands: To Design Novel
Vaccines Adjuvants Against New Castle Disease in Indigenous Chicken |
DBT, New Delhi |
2014-2018 |
26
Lacs |
CC-PI:
Dr. CS Mukhopadhyay PI:
Dr. TC Tolenkhomba (CAU, Imphal) CC-Co-PI: Dr.
JS Arora Dr.
N. Singh |
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3.
|
Construction
of miRNA library associated with Disease Resistance in Buffalo |
SERB-DST |
2012-2015 |
20.77
Lacs |
PI: Dr.
CS Mukhopadhyay |
|
4.
|
Characterization
of Fecundity Gene in Assam Hill Goat |
DBT, Govt. Of India |
2017-2020 |
26.79 Lacs |
PI:
Dr. JS Arora Co-PI:
Dr. CS Mukhopadhyay |
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5.
|
Molecular
characterization of canine distemper virus field isolates for selection of
suitable vaccine candidate(s) |
DBT, Govt. Of India |
2018-2021 |
30 Lacs |
PI:
Dr. D Deka Co-PI: Dr. CS Mukhopadhyay |
Research honours awards
- Appreciation award: by GADVASU for contributions towards establishment of COVID testing facility at GADVASU, Ludhiana; January 26, 2022. (Date of Award: January 26, 2022)
- “Best poster award” Award: Jaswinder Kaur, Kanwaljit Rana and C.S Mukhopadhyay* on the topic of “BOON OF COW CURD CONSUMPTION” in National webinar on CowPathy and animal health
- on 16 December 2021
- Best Researcher Award (for the College of Animal Biotechnology) of the Year 2018-19 given away by Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University on 29th may 2019
- “Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships” (FNAPE: Research-2016-17), an international educational exchange program sponsored by the USA Government, for conducting research at Iowa State University, USA, for 9 months (August 2016 to May 2017)
- Punjab Farmers Commission funded Advanced Foreign Training on “Marker Assisted Selection and Functional Genomics” for 6 months (2011 to 2012) ate Iowa State University, USA.
No of publications
| Research: 60 | Extension: 07 | Books: 07 | Manuals: 05 |
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Publication
- Sandhu Y, Mahajan S, Sethi RS, Arora, JS and Mukhopadhyay, CS*. 2021. Differential karyotype profiling of three popular breeds of dogs in India. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences; 90(11): 0367-8318. http://epubs.icar.org.in/ejournal/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/111496 (IF: 0.33)
- Mukhopadhyay CS*, Singh KP, Kashyap N, Sandhu Y, Singh S. 2020.SWOT analysis to identify important factors influencing dairy farming practices in Punjab. Agricultural Research Journal. 57(5):769-778. DOI : 10.5958/2395-146X.2020.00112.X (IF: UC)
- Kaur B., Kaur J., Kashyap N., Arora J.S., and Mukhopadhyay C.S.* 2023. A comprehensive review of genomic perspectives of canine diseases as a model to study human disorders. The Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research. 87(1):3-8 (IF 0.45)
- Malik, Y. S., Mukhopadhyay, C. S., Choudhary, R. K., Kashyap, N., and Sunil Kumar B.V. 2022. Short Course on Bioinformatics. Pp 108. (Editor).
- Kalambhe, D., Bhanot, R., Malik, H., Mukhopadhyay, C.S. and Gill, J. P. S. 2022. The Indigenous Dogs of India: The Forgotten Treasure. Published by Project Monitoring Unit- DBT-GADVASU-CRC, Directorate of Research, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana (Editor)
- Electronic Compendium Editing: e-Compendium of the online “Training on artificial intelligence for students”, organized during January to March 2022. Eds. D Kalambhe, H Panwar, SK Dash , A Sharma and C S Mukhopadhyay. Published under Institutional Development Plan (IDP), Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab. Edition: I. ISBN: 978-93-5636-707-4 (Editor).
- Mukhopadhyay CS and Kaur B. 2022. Applications of Tag-SNPs in Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) Identification. In Genomic, Proteomics, and Biotechnology. Eds. RC Sobti, M Mukesh, A Sobti. Chapter 6. 1st Edition. CRC Press- Taylor and Francis Group. Boca Raton. eBook ISBN 9781003220831
Invited Lectures:
- More than 40 invited talks /hands on training in various Institutions in India.