Microbial Genomics Lab
Advancing Microbial Genomics Through Innovation & Discovery
Exploring microbial diversity, genomics, molecular biology, and bioinformatics to address challenges in health, agriculture, environment, and biotechnology.
Research Fields
Molecular Virology & Epidemiology
Investigating genetic mutations in viruses like Dengue and Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV) to understand viral evolution, track outbreak patterns, and assist in the development of targeted diagnostics and vaccines.
Microbial Food Safety & AMR
Screening meat and dairy products to identify foodborne pathogens and assessing their Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) profiles. This research is crucial for ensuring food safety and mitigating the spread of superbugs through the food supply chain.
Zoonotic Diseases & Vector Biology
Analyzing the microbiome and bacterial genetics of wildlife reservoirs (such as bats) to detect potential zoonotic pathogens before they spill over into humans, alongside studying vector-borne viral threats like Dengue.
Veterinary Biotechnology & Pathology
Focusing on livestock health by researching prominent animal diseases, such as Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV) in cattle, to improve veterinary diagnostics, disease management, and livestock welfare.
Bioinformatics & Computational Biology
Utilizing computational pipelines to analyze raw genetic sequence data (DNA/RNA) from viruses and bacteria. This involves genome assembly, mutation profiling, phylogenetic analysis, and metagenomics to derive biological insights directly from the computer terminal.