Institute of Life Sciences (ILS) located in the research hub of Bhubaneswar, is an autonomous Institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. The Institute is involved in several cutting-edge research activities and is equipped with several high-end equipments that include electron microscope, confocal microscope, atomic force microscope, fluorescence activated cell analyzer/sorter, microarray system, mass spectrophotometer, etc as well as equipments that are needed for day-to-day research work. The Institute also has an animal house, green house, zebra fish facility and several animal/plant cell culture facilities.
ILS thrives because of its vibrant multi-cultural research scholars who are provided with a hostel facility in the campus along with the scholar’s canteen and a cafeteria.
Advertisement and criteria for the Ph.D. programme
We encourage motivated Indian citizens who have qualified M.Sc. (any branch of basic science)/M. Tech/M. Pharm/M.V.Sc./Biotechnology/Bioinformatics with minimum 60% marks (or equivalent grade point) to apply for our Ph.D. programme. Candidates that have qualified in CSIR/UGC-JRF or CSIR/UGC-lectureship or ICMR-JRF or DBT-category I/II or DST-INSPIRE or DBT-BINC or GATE will be given preference. ILS recruits students for its Ph.D. programme usually twice a year and the advertisement is floated online at ILS web page and in leading newspapers (all India edition) soon after the CSIR/UGC-JRF/NET result is announced in March and October. Fellowship is provided to all the selected candidates. To and fro bus/rail fare by the shortest route limited to second sleeper class are paid to all the candidates who get selected for the interview.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit ILS web page for detailed information regarding the research activities of the scientists.
Ph.D. Awarded (1997 – 2018): 80
| Year | Awardee | Principal Investigator | Title of Thesis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Dr. Sabindra Kumar Samal | Dr. Rupesh Dash | A novel DDX3 inhibitor to treat oral squamous cell carcinoma |
| 2018 | Dr. Ashoka chary | Dr. Tushar Kant Beuria | Understandiing the role of MinD ATPase and its interactions with other cell division proteins on MinCD oscillation in E. coli |
| 2018 | Dr. Rashmi Ray | Dr. Vivek Rai | Autotaxin--Lysophosphatidic acid regulation in cellular differntiation and immune system |
| 2018 | Dr. Sujit Suklabaidya | Dr. Shantibhusan Senapati | Identification of novel drugs against desmoplastic pancreatic tumor |
| 2018 | Dr. Sumeet Jain | Dr. Shantibhusan Senapati | Investigation of the role of bacterial infection in prostate cancer progession |
| 2018 | Dr. Shantanu Majhi | Dr. Rupesh Dash | Restoring Cell death in chemoresistant oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCC) |
| 2017 | Dr. Shyan Sarkar | Dr. Nrisingha Dey | Characterization of Transcriptional promoters from pararetroviruses and their interactions with transcription factor/s |
| 2017 | Dr. S. Suresh | Dr. Anshuman Dixit | Modeling and structural studies of DNA Polymerases from pathogenic Yeast (Candida albicans): a coputational approach |
| 2017 | Dr. Kunwar Digvijay Narayan | Dr. Subrata K Das | Characterization of SOX genes from novel thiosulfate oxidising bacteria isolated from hotspring sediments |
| 2017 | Dr. Tilothama Bhotra | Dr. Durg Vijai Singh | Genetic analysis of SXT-related element in Vibrio species isolated from coral samples |
| 2017 | Dr. Abhishek Kumar | Dr. Soma Chattopadhyay | Functional Characterization of non-structural protein-2 (nsP2) of Chikungunya Virus with respect to infection |
| 2017 | Dr. Sudhanshu Sekhar | Dr. Birendra Prasad Shaw | Molecular Characterization of Differntialgrain filling in Apical and Basal Spikelets of Rice Panicle |
| 2017 | Dr. A.Thiruvaimozhi | Dr. Satish Devadas | Immune response Modulation by T Cell Apoptosis |
| 2017 | Dr. Sarbari Acharya | Dr. Sanjeeb K. Sahoo | Exploration of Various strategies for Leukemia Therapy by Drug Loaded Nanoparticles |
| 2017 | Dr. Doureradjou Peroumal | Dr. Satish Devadas | T Cell Apoptosis and immune response in Autoimmunity |
| 2017 | Dr. Sefali Acharya | Dr. Nrisingha Dey | Designing and testing efficient promoters for enhanced molecular pharming of life saving therapeutics in plants |
| 2016 | Dr. Sasmita Panda | Dr. Durg Vijai Singh | Molecular analysis of Staphylococcus haemolyticus strains isolated from ocular infections |
| 2016 | Dr. Sachin Ashruba Gharat | Dr. Birendra Prasad Shaw | Identification and characterization of salt responsive miRNAs in Suaeda maritima, a mangrove plant |
| 2016 | Dr. Prabla Kumari | Dr. Subrata K Das | Identification of Novel Bacterial Species and Genotypic Characterization of Vibrios Isolated from Andaman Sea |
| 2016 | Dr. Pijus Kant Barman | Dr. B. Ravindran | Danger Associated Molecular Patterns (DAMPs) as potential adjuvants for candidate vaccine molecules for infectious pathogens |
| 2016 | Dr. Priyambada Parhi | Dr. Sanjeeb K. Sahoo | Lipid based nanoparticles: A potential targeted drug delivery system for cancer therapy |
| 2016 | Dr. Ratnadeep Mukherjee | Dr. B. Ravindran | A Study on the Pathogenesis of Endotoxemia and Sepsis |
| 2016 | Dr.Sanjib Chaudhary | Dr. Sandip K. Mishra | Regulation of target gene/s of estrogen receptor/s and orphan estrogen receptor/s in breast cancer cells |
| 2016 | Dr. Dipti Ranjan Mishra | Dr. Sandip K. Mishra | Study of Cytosolic Inorganic Pyrophosphatase Gene in Cancer |
| 2016 | Dr. Abhalaxmi Singh | Dr. Sanjeeb K. Sahoo | An investigation on magnetic nanoparticles for stem cell based cancer theranostics |
| 2016 | Dr. Saurabh Priyadarshi | Dr. PV Ramchander | Genetic and Molecular Basis of Nonsyndromic Otosclerosis |
| 2016 | Dr.Dharmendra K. Bhargava | Dr. Sandip K. Mishra | Study of Crosstalk of Estrogen Receptor and Estrogen Receptor Related Receptor family members in Breast cancer |
| 2016 | Dr. Debomita Sengupta | Dr. Sandip K. Mishra | Study on Role of Downstream Target of Estrogen Related Receptor In Deregulated Estrogen Signaling in Breast Cancer |
| 2016 | Dr. Indrani Das | Dr. Soma Chattopadhyay | Elucidating the cellular proteins involved in the Chikungunya virus replication in different host systems |
| 2016 | Dr. Mallaredy Vandana | Dr. Sanjeeb K. Sahoo | Polymer therapeutics for effective cancer treatment using combinational approach |
| 2016 | Dr. Amit Kumar | Dr. Tathagata Choudhuri | Modulation of Host Immune system During Kaposi Sarcoma Herpes Virus (KSHV) Infection |
| 2016 | Dr. Kamal Deep | Dr. Subrata K Das | Screening, characterization and cloning of cellulase from a novel bacterium |
| 2016 | Dr. Suchitra Mohanty | Dr. Tathagata Choudhuri | Study of Kaposi Sarcoma associated herpes virus Induced Oncogenesis during latency |
| 2016 | Dr. Saumya Bandyopadhyay | Dr. Subrata K Das | To study the arsenate resistance genotype of Pannonibacter indicus strain HT23T(DSM 23407T) isolated from hot spring |
| 2015 | Dr. Manasi Das | Dr. Sanjeeb K. Sahoo | Dual Drug loaded Immunotheranostics: A Paradigm for imaging and targeted delivery for cancer therapy |
| 2015 | Dr. Bhubaneswar Pradhan | Dr. Nrisingha Dey | Isolation and characterization of microRNA in plants under different biotic stress conditions |
| 2015 | Dr. S. Agatheeswaran | Dr. Soumen Chakraborty | Identification of miRNA-mRNA networks present in chronic myeloid leukemia CD34+ stem cells |
| 2015 | Dr. Ranjita Misra | Dr. Sanjeeb K. Sahoo | Nanoparticle Mediated targeted delivery of Doxorubicin for Cancer Therapy |
| 2015 | Dr. Kasturi Bala Nayak | Dr. Soumen Chakraborty | PKC Mediated EVI1 Phosphorylation Biochemical and Biological Significance in Promoting EVI1 Mediated Gene Regulation |
| 2015 | Dr. Madhumita Panda | Dr. B. Ravindran | Immunoregulation in human and experimental filariasis and malaria |
| 2015 | Dr. Sunita Patro | Dr. Nrisingha Dey | Strength and tissue specificity of chimeric promoters derived from full-length and sub-genomic transcript promoters from different pararetroviruses and their uses in translational research |
| 2015 | Dr. Vineeta Rai | Dr. Nrisingha Dey | Studies on Characterization of Genes (ESTs) Associated with Bamboo Development |
| 2014 | Dr. Sneha Singh | Dr. Soumen Chakraborty | EVI1 Sumoylation: site identification & functional characterization |
| 2014 | Dr. Sushil K. Sahu | Dr. Tathagata Choudhuri | Epstein Barr Virus nuclear antigen 3c and its role to counteract the host induced apoptosis in the cell during latency |
| 2014 | Dr. Panchanand Mishra | Dr. Surendra Ch. Sabat | Molecular and biochemical characterization of a recombinantly expressed Cu-Zn Superoxide dismutase from Ipomoea Carnea |
| 2014 | Dr. Rajiv Ranjan | Dr. Nrisingha Dey | Studies on some plant ppararetro virus promoters for developing hybrid synthetic promoters with enhanced activities |
| 2014 | Dr. Anjan K. Pradhan | Dr. Soumen Chakraborty | Biochemical & biological role of acetylation on the proto-oncogene EVI1 |
| 2014 | Dr. Aditya K. Panda | Dr. B. Ravindran | Polymorphism of human genes in Filariasis and Malaria |
| 2013 | Dr. Deepak Kumar | Dr. Nrisingha Dey | Pararetrovirus based Hybrid Promoters for Enhanced Expression of Transgene |
| 2013 | Dr. Mamata Ray | Dr. Surendra Ch. Sabat | Molecular & Biochemical Characterization & Expression Analysis of a Gene Encoding Catalase in Oriza Sativa |
| 2012 | Dr. Pranati Sar | Dr. Sandip K. Mishra | Regulation of Senescence Marker Protein - 30 (SMP 30) Gene |
| 2012 | Dr. Santosh K. Panda | Dr. B. Ravindran | Study on Innate & Adaptive Immunity in Experimental & Human Filariasis |
| 2012 | Dr. Suphiya Parveen | Dr. Sanjeeb K. Sahoo | Chitosan Nanoparticles as potential drug delivery system for Cancer Therapy |
| 2011 | Dr. MHU Turabe Fazil | Dr. Durg Vijai Singh | Studies on virulence associated properties of V. cholerae O139 harboring pre-CTXÖ and CTXÖ prophages |
| 2011 | Dr. Alok Das Mohapatra | Dr. B. Ravindran | A study on apoptosis in Filariasis |
| 2010 | Dr. Prasenjit Mondal | Dr. Surendra Ch. Sabat | Characterization of Catalase Gene and Catalase gene Product in Rice |
| 2010 | Dr. Priyanka Kar | Dr. Sandip K. Mishra | Over Expression of STAT 5A in Tobacco Mediated Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma |
| 2010 | Dr. Binod Bihari Sahu | Dr. Birendra Prasad Shaw | Biochemical & Molecular Characterization of H+ ATPase in Plants differing in Salt-Tolerance |
| 2010 | Dr. Chinmay K. Mantri | Dr. Durg Vijai Singh | Studies on lysogenic CTX Ф of Vibrio cholerae |
| 2010 | Dr. Saswat S. Mohapatra | Dr. Durg Vijai Singh | Heterogeneity among Vibrio cholerae O1 environmental strains in relation to SXT ICEs and CTX element |
| 2009 | Dr. Guru Ch. Nayak | Dr. Surendra Ch. Sabat | Changes in antioxidants system in germinating and callus-forming rice seeds |
| 2009 | Dr. Gopal Krishna Sahu | Dr. Surendra Ch. Sabat | Studies on some Physiological processes in Wheat (Tritium aestivum Var: Sonalika) Effect of Salicylic Acid |
| 2009 | Dr. Bandita Rath | Dr. Sandip K. Mishra | Characterisation of Senescence Marker Protein - 30 (SMP 30) Gene |
| 2009 | Dr. Amitav Mohanty | Dr. Durg Vijai Singh | Studies on the risk factors for persistence of malaria through molecular analysis of the parasite and the vector |
| 2009 | Dr. Priya Ranjan Debata | Dr. P.C. Supakar | Molecular Analysis of Differential Gene Expression in Aging |
| 2008 | Dr. Rajani Kanta Mishra | Dr. Birendra Prasad Shaw | Hydro-Biological Studies in Coastal Waters Off Orissa Coast with emphasis on Phytoplankton Productivity |
| 2008 | Dr. Ardhendu Dash | Dr. Surendra Ch. Sabat | Catalase Activity in Germinating Rice Embryo |
| 2008 | Dr. Bikash Ranjan Sahu | Dr. B. Ravindran | Role of Antibodies in Protective Immunity in Human & Experimental Filariasis |
| 2007 | Dr. Sujata Rani Mishra | Dr. Surendra Ch. Sabat | Studies on thylakoid photofunction of a submerged aquatic angiosperm, Hydrilla verticillata. |
| 2007 | Dr. Harekrushna Panda | Dr. Prakash C. Supakar | Identification, Cloning & Characterization of Age-associated Genes |
| 2006 | Dr. Ghazala Zaidi | Dr. Prakash C. Supakar | Molecular analysis of Age-dependant alterations in the activity of transcription factor NFkB & Androgen receptor |
| 2005 | Dr. Raj Kishore Mishra | Dr. Bibhu Ranjan Das | Involvement & Identification of Potent Cell Cycle Regulators in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) |
| 2005 | Dr. Dipak K. Raj | Dr. Bibhu Ranjan Das | Molecular analysis of an asexual stage specific antigen MSA - 1 & a sexual stage specific antigent Pfs-25 in Plasmodium falciparum |
| 2004 | Dr. Jatin Nagpal | Dr. Bibhu Ranjan Das | Identification of Molecular Markers involved in Pathogenesis of Oral Cancer |
| 2004 | Dr . Gitaram Sahoo | Dr. Bibhu Ranjan Das | Molecular Markers of Acute Leukaemia With Special reference to P53 |
| 2003 | Dr. Srinivas Patnaik | Dr. Bibhu Ranjan Das | Status of TP53 & Poly (ADP-Ribose) & Polymerase Genes in Oral Cancers |
| 2003 | Dr. Tithi Parija | Dr. Bibhu Ranjan Das | Anticarcinogenic Activity of D-Limonene in Chemically Induced Tumourigenesis: Role of P53 Tumour Supressor Gene |
| 1999 | Dr. Bijay K. Nayak | Dr. Bibhu Ranjan Das | Structure & Expression of the P53/R b tumour supressor gene in mice hepatocarcinoma |
| 1997 | Dr. Ranjeet K. Giri | Dr. Bibhu Ranjan Das | Expression of Oncogenes during Chemical Carcinogenesis in Mil |