Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology Laboratory – Dr. Alan M Punnoose and team
Biomaterial Laboratory – Dr. H.Balaji Raghavendran and team
Cancer Biomarker laboratory – Dr. Vinoth Kumar Lakshmanan and team
Research Areas
Our faculty members are engaged in research activities across diverse domains that cater towards translational health research.
Electro spun Nano fibrous materials for Wound healing and orthopaedic applications
Role of secretory proteins in prostate cancer
Biomarkers for Prostate cancer
Bioengineered constructs for cardio-vascular, wound healing applications
Enhancing potency of Mesenchymal Stem Cells
In vitro drug testing models
Maternal and child health
Caries risk and prevention of dental caries
Nutrition and vitamin deficiency affecting oral health
Epigenetic biomarkers for cancer
Clinical Trial – Challenges in Design, Participant rights and satisfaction
Clinical Trial – Complexities in Informed consent documentation, Protocol violations and deviations, Regulatory framework
Ongoing Funded Research Projects
Bionic nano-fibrous sheet loaded with lyophylized PRP in the managment of skind defect (ICMR, 2024-ongoing) Dr. H.Balaji Raghavendran, Dr.Alan M Punnoose, Dr.Chandrasekar
Bio-fabrication of bionic nanofibrous cell sheet and 3D printed scaffold combination for superior periosteum and bone remodeling (DST-SERB, 2023-Ongoing) Dr. H.Balaji Raghavendran, Dr.Alan M Punnoose, Dr.Lakshmi, Dr.Sudhir
Development of Elastin based protein nanogels targeted delivery system of combo drugs Enzalutamide/Decursin for castration resistant prostate cancer therapy (DST-SERB, 2022 – Ongoing) Dr. Vinoth Kumar Lakshmanan, Dr. Satish K Srinivas, Dr. Natarajan K
Role of anti-microbial peptides and its influence on caries risk in children and adolescents (SRIHER GATE Grant 2024 – Ongoing) Dr G Felsy Premila, Dr Vinayagamoorthy, Dr Anitha P, Dr Chandrashekhar
Centre for Evidence for Guidelines – Technical Resource Centers (DHR 2024 – Ongoing) Dr MS Muthu, Dr G Felsy Premila, Dr Latha Nirmal, Dr Ankita Saikia