Career

Academic

2003(January) – 2006 (January): PhD

Institution: College of Life Sciences, University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin 4, Ireland.

1999-2001: MSc (Agricultural Biotechnology)

Institution: Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, India.

Employments

Professor (I): January 2024- till date

Associate Professor (II): January 2020- December 2023

Associate Professor (I): January 2016- December 2019

Assistant Professor (II): August 2011- December 2015.

Institution: Institute of Advance Study in Science and Technology, Guwahati, Assam.

Ramalingaswami Fellow: June 2011- May 2016 (Concurrent).

Institution: Institute of Advance Study in Science and Technology, Guwahati, Assam.

Postdoctoral Scientist: February 2006- May 2011.

Institution: College of Life Sciences, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Senior Research Fellow: February 2002- October 2002

Institution: Soil Microbiology Laboratory, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, India.
Awards

1. UCD Research and Innovation award, 2011.
2. Presented the best student oral presentation award in the Society of Irish Plant Pathologists meeting, 2005.

Fellowships

1. Energy bioscience overseas fellowship (DBT-ICT centre for bioenergy, Mumbai) (Fellowship offered but declined).
2. Ramalingaswami fellowship (DBT, Govt. of India).
3. Postdoctoral fellowships (3) from the Department of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries (DAFF, Govt. of Ireland), Enterprise Ireland and Science Foundation Ireland (SFI).
4. Department of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries (DAFF, Govt. of Ireland) fellowship during PhD.
5. Department of Biotechnology (DBT, Govt. of India) fellowship during MSc.
6. University merit scholarship during BSc.
7. State merit scholarship during 10+2.

Publications (Peer reviewed journal):

1. M B Devi, A Bhattacharya, A Kumar, C T Singh, S Das, H K Sarma, A K Mukherjee, M R Khan (2024) Potential probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strains alleviate TNF-α by regulating ADAM17 protein and ameliorate gut integrity through tight junction protein expression in in vitro model. Cell Communication and Signaling, doi.org/10.1186/s12964-024-01900-7 IF 8.2
2. A Kumar, MK Saha, V Kumar, A Bhattacharya, SR Barge, AK Mukherjee, MC Kalita, MR Khan (2024) Heat-killed probiotic Levilactobacillus brevis MKAK9 and its exopolysaccharide promote longevity by modulating aging hallmarks and enhancing immune responses in Caenorhabditis elegans. Immunity and ageing, doi.org/10.1186/s12979-024-00457-w IF 5.2
3. T Joishy, A. Bhattacharya, CT Singh, AK Mukherjee, MR Khan (2024) Probiotic and anti-inflammatory properties of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum MKTJ24 isolated from an artisanal fermented fish of North-east India. New Biotechnology, 83, 121-132 doi.org/10.1016/j.nbt.2024.07.005 IF 4.5
4. D Basumatary, S Das, M B Devi, G S Devi, P Sarma, A K Mukherjee, M R Khan , J C Borah (2024) Garcinol enriched fraction of Garcinia morella (Gaertn.) Desr. Fruit rind improves gut health and reduces the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease by regulating PCK1/ACC/SREBP1/FASn pathway in a mouse model. Food Research International, doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2024.115285 IF 7.0
5. N Gurumayum, M B Devi, P Khound, A Bhattacharya, H Sarma, M R Khan , R Devi (2024) Bioactive fraction of Musa balbisiana seed mitigates D-galactose-induced brain aging via SIRT1/PGC-1α/FoxO3a activation and intestinal barrier dysfunction by modulating gut microbiota and core metabolites. Free Radical Biology and Medicine, doi.org/10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2024.11.016 IF 7.1
6. SR Barge, A Bhattacharya, A Kumar, S Das, T Joishy, AK Mukherjee, MJ Bhattacharjee, MR Khan (2024) A traditional fermented bamboo shoot reduces intracellular fat accumulation and promotes fat browning in differentiated 3T3-L1 adipocyte cells through the activation of the AMPK signaling pathway, Food frontiers, doi.org/10.1002/fft2.405 IF 9.9
7. A Patra, A Bala, MR Khan , AK Mukherjee (2024) A Correlation Study to Comprehend the SAR-COV-2 Viral Load, Antiviral Antibody Titer, and Severity of COVID-19 Symptoms Post-infection Amongst the Vaccinated Population in Kamrup District of Assam, Northeast India, Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders Drug Targets, doi.org/10.2174/0118715303281124231213110004 IF 1.9
8. A Roy, MR Khan , AK Mukherjee (2024) Recent advances in the application of microbial biosurfactants in food industries: Opportunities and challenges, Food Control, doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont. 2024.110465 IF 6
9. D Madhubala, A Patra, MR Khan , AK Mukherjee (2024) Phytomedicine for neurodegenerative diseases: The road ahead, Phytotherapy Research, doi.org/10.1002/ptr.8192 IF 7.2
10. S Das, MJ Bhattacharjee, AK Mukherjee, MR Khan (2024) Selection of a multi-species starter culture for mustard seed fermentation to enhance polyunsaturated fatty acids and improve gastrointestinal health markers, Food Bioscience, 59: doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2024.104109 IF 5.2
11. D Madhubala, R Mahato, MR Khan , A Bala, AK Mukherjee (2024) Neurotrophin peptidomimetics for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Drug Discovery Today (doi.org/10.1016/j.drudis.2024.104156) IF 6.5
12. U Puzari, MR Khan , AK Mukherjee (2024) Development of a gold nanoparticle-based novel diagnostic prototype for in vivo detection of Indian red scorpion (Mesobuthus tamulus) venom. Toxicon: X 23 (doi.org/10.1016/j.toxcx.2024.100203) IF 3.5
13. Gogoi, D., Chattopadhyay, P., Dolui, S. K., Khan, M. R ., Mukherjee, A. K. (2024) Studies on in vivo antithrombotic activity of quercetin, a natural flavonoid isolated from a traditional medicinal plant, African eggplant (Solanum indicum). Journal of Ethnopharmacology 335,118686. IF 4.8 Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2024.118686
14. S Das, E Ozkurt, TK Joishy, AK Mukherjee, F Hildebrand, MR Khan (2023) A single dietary factor, daily consumption of a fermented beverage, can modulate the gut microbiome within the same ethnic community, mSystems 8(6): doi.org/10.1128/msystems.00745- IF 7.324
15. N Sultana, C T Singh, M R Khan and N S Sarma (2023) An optical sensing platform for the detection of anti-cancer drugs and their cytotoxicity screening using a highly selective phosphorene-based composite. Nanoscale (DOI: 10.1039/d3nr03948j) IF 5.8
16. A Bhattacharya, S Das, MJ Bhattacharjee, AK Mukherjee, MR Khan (2023) Comparative pangenomic analysis of predominant human vaginal lactobacilli strains towards population-specific adaptation: Understanding the role in sustaining a balanced and healthy vaginal microenvironment, BMC Genomics, 24(1):565 doi.org/10.1186/s12864-023-09665-y IF 4.5
17. S Das, MJ Bhattacharjee, AK Mukherjee, MR Khan , (2023) Comprehensive bacterial-metabolite profiles of Hawaijar, Bekang, and Akhone: A comparative study on traditional fermented soybeans of north-east India, World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 39 (11), 315 IF 4.1
18. MJ Bhattacharjee, A. Bhattacharya, B Kashyap, MJ Taw, WH Li, AK Mukherjee, MR Khan (2023) Genome analysis of SARS-CoV-2 isolates from a population reveals the rapid selective sweep of a haplotype carrying many pre-existing and new mutations, Virology Journal, 20, 201. (doi.org/10.1186/s12985-023-02139-3) IF 5.9
19. MB Devi, HK Sarma, AK Mukherjee and M.R. Khan (2023). Mechanistic Insights into Immune-Microbiota Interactions and Preventive Role of Probiotics Against Autoimmune Diabetes Mellitus. Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 15(4), 983-1000. (doi: 10.1007/s12602-023-10087-1) IF 5.265
20. P Sarkar, R Kandimalla, A Bhattacharya, R Wahengbam, M Dehingia, MC Kalita, NC Talukdar, R Talukdar and MR Khan (2023) Multi-Omics Analysis Demonstrates the Critical Role of Non-Ethanolic Components of Alcoholic Beverages in the Host Microbiome and Metabolome: A Human-and Animal-Based Study. Microorganisms, 11(6), 1501. (doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11061501) IF 4.926
21. B Bhaskar, A Bhattacharya, A Adak, S Das and MR Khan (2023). A Human and Animal Based Study Reveals That a Traditionally Fermented Rice Beverage Alters Gut Microbiota and Fecal Metabolites for Better Gut Health. Fermentation, 9(2), 126. (doi.org/10.3390/fermentation9020126) IF 5.1
22. S Dash, YA Syed, MR Khan (2022) Understanding the role of the gut microbiome in brain development and its association with neurodevelopmental psychiatric disorders. Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, 10: 880544. (doi.org/10.3389/fcell.2022.880544) IF 5.5
23. P Baruah, A Patra, S Barge, MR Khan , and AK Mukherjee (2023) Therapeutic potential of bioactive compounds from the edible mushrooms to attenuate SARS-COV-2 infection and some complications in Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Journal of Fungi, 9, 897. (doi.org/ 10.3390/jof9090897) IF 4.7
24. B Das, D Madhubala, S Mahanta, A Patra, U Puzari, M.R. Khan and A.K. Mukherjee, (2023) A Novel Therapeutic Formulation for the Improved Treatment of Indian Red Scorpion (Mesobuthus tamulus) Venom-Induced Toxicity-Tested in Caenorhabditis elegans and Rodent Models. Toxins, 15(8),504. (doi.org/10.3390/toxins15080504) IF 4.2
25. D Madhubala, A Patra, T Islam, K Saikia, MR Khan , SA Ahmed, JC Borah and AK Mukherjee (2023) Snake venom nerve growth factor-inspired designing of novel peptide therapeutics for the prevention of paraquat-induced apoptosis, neurodegeneration, and alteration of metabolic pathway genes in the rat pheochromocytoma PC-12 cell. Free Radical Biology and Medicine, 197, 23-45. (doi: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2023.01.019) IF 7.4
26. RR Khanikar, M Kalita, P Kalita, B Kashyap, S Das, MR Khan , H Bailung, K. Sankaranarayanan (2022) Cold atmospheric pressure plasma for attenuation of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein binding to ACE2 protein and the RNA deactivation. RSC advances,12: 9466. (doi: 10.1039/d2ra00009a) IF 3.9
27. S Deka, M B Devi, MR Khan , A Venimadhav, B Choudhury (2022) Piezo-Photocatalytic and Photocatalytic Bismuth Vanadate Nanorods with Antibacterial Property. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 10: 1021. (doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.2c02072) IF 5.9
28. S Upadhyaya, G Gogoi, A Kumar, MR Khan , NS Sarma (2022) Synthesis of N-vinylpyrrolidone and acrylonitrile derived stiff crosslinked copolymer using high pressure for its application in reversible dye adsorption and antimicrobial activities. Materials Today Communications, 31(2):103826. (DOI:10.1016/j.mtcomm. 2022.103826) IF 3.8
29. S Das, MJ Bhattacharjee, AK Mukherjee, MR Khan (2022) Recent advances in understanding of multifaceted changes in the vaginal microenvironment: implications in vaginal health and therapeutics. Critical Reviews in Microbiology, 49(2):256-282. (doi: 10.1080/1040841X.2022.2049696) IF 6.5
30. TK Joishy, A Jha, M Oudah, S Das, A Adak, D Deb, MR Khan (2022) Human Gut Microbes Associated with Systolic Blood Pressure. International Journal of Hypertension, 2923941. (doi.org/10.1155/2022/2923941) IF 1.9
31. A Kumar, T Joishy, S Das, MC Kalita, AK Mukherjee, MR Khan (2022) A Potential Probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum JBC5 Improves Longevity and Healthy Aging by Modulating Antioxidative, Innate Immunity and Serotonin-Signaling Pathways in Caenorhabditis elegans. Antioxidants, 11 (2), 268. (doi: 10.3390/antiox11020268) IF 7
32. B Bhaskar, A Adak, MR Khan (2021) Fractions of traditionally brewed rice beverage relieve anxiety and improve spatial memory in mice. Journal of Ethnic Foods, 8 (13). (doi.org/10.1186/s42779-021-00090-8) IF 1.465
33. D Deb, S Das, A Adak, MR Khan (2020) Traditional rice beer depletes butyric acid producing gut bacteria Faecalibacterium and Roseburia along with fecal butyrate levels in the ethnic groups of Northeast India. 3 Biotech, 10(6):283. (doi: 10.1007/s13205-020-02280-8) IF 2.48
34. A Kumar, A Baruah, M Tomioka, Y Iino, MC Kalita, M Khan (2020) Caenorhabditis elegans: a model to understand host–microbe interactions. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 77 (7), 1229-1249. (doi: 10.1007/s00018-019-03319-7) IF 8.5
35. P Pulipati, P Sarkar, A Jakkampudi, V Kaila, S Sarkar, M Unnisa, DN Reddy, M Khan, R Talukdar (2020) The Indian gut microbiota-Is it unique? Indian Journal of Gastroenterology 39 (2), 133-140. (doi: 10.1007/s12664-020-01037-8) IF 1.31
36. TK Joishy, M Dehingia, MR Khan (2019) Bacterial diversity and metabolite profiles of curd prepared by natural fermentation of raw milk and back sloping of boiled milk. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 35 (7), 1-12 IF 2.74
37. S Das, D Deb, A Adak, MR Khan (2019) Exploring the microbiota and metabolites of traditional rice beer varieties of Assam and their functionalities. 3 Biotech 9 (5), 1-10 IF 2.16
38. M Dehingia, A Adak, MR Khan (2019) Ethnicity-Influenced Microbiota: A Future Healthcare Perspective. Trends in Microbiology, 27 (3), 191-193 IF 9.16
39. A Adak, MR Khan (2019) A review: an insight into gut microbiota and its functionalities. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 76 (3), 473-493
40. M Dehingia, S Sen, B Bhaskar, TK Joishy, M Deka, MR Khan (2017) Ethnicity influences gut metabolites and microbiota of the tribes of Assam, India. MEBO-D-17-00014, Metabolomics, 13:69 DOI 10.1007/s11306-017-1206-y IF 6.58
41. S Sen, M Dehingia, NC Talukdar, MR Khan (2017) Chemometric analysis reveals links in the formation of fragrant bio-molecules during agarwood (Aquilaria malaccensis) and fungal interactions. Scientific Reports, 7: doi:10.1038/srep44406. IF 4.45
42. M Dehingia, TK Devi, NC Talukdar, R Talukdar, N Reddy, SS Mande, M Deka, MR Khan (2015) Gut bacterial diversity of the tribes of India and comparison with the worldwide data. Scientific Reports, doi: 10.1038/srep18563 IF 3.54
43. YB Chaudhari, NC Talukdar, NC Adhikary, MC Kalita, MR Khan (2015) Rice straw based evaluation of lignolytic and cellulolytic capabilities of novel strains of saprophytic fungi from Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot. Energy & Fuels, 29 (2): 784-792. IF 2.79
44. AJ Choudhury, D Gogoi, R Kandimalla, S Kalita, J Kotoky, YB Chaudhari, MR Khan, J Chutia (2016) Penicillin impregnation on oxygen plasma surface functionalized chitosan/Antheraea assama silk fibroin: Studies of antibacterial activity and antithrombogenic property. Materials Science and Engineering C, 60:475-484. IF 4.67
45. AJ Choudhury, D Gogoi, J Chutia, R Kandimalla, S Kalita, J Kotoky, YB Chaudhari, MR Khan, K Kalita (2015) Controlled antibiotic-releasing Antheraea assama silk fibroin suture for infection prevention and fast wound healing. Surgery, doi:10.1016/j.surg.2015.07.022. IF 3.55
46. S Goyari, SH Devi, B Louis, MR Khan, CK Sharma, MC Kalita, NC Talukdar (2015) Unveiling the optimal parameters for cellulolytic characteristics of Talaromyces verruculosus SGMNPf3 and its secretory enzymes. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 119(1):88-98. IF 2.55
47. S Walter, A Kahla, C Arunachalam, A Perochon, MR Khan, S Scofield, F Doohan (2015) A wheat ABC transporter contributes to both grain formation and mycotoxin tolerance. Journal of experimental Botany. doi: 10.1093/jxb/erv048. IF 6.14
48. SN Borah, D Goswami, J Lahkar, HK Sarma, MR Khan, S Deka (2014) Rhamnolipid produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa SS14 causes complete suppression of wilt by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. pisi in Pisum sativum. BioControl, DOI 10.1007/s10526-014-9645-0. IF 1.9
49. KI Ansari, SM Doyle, J Kacprzyk, MR Khan, S Walter, JM Brennan, CS Arunachalam, PF McCabe, FM Doohan (2014) Light Influences How the Fungal Toxin Deoxynivalenol Affects Plant Cell Death and Defense Responses. Toxins, 6(2), 679-692. IF 3.23
50. SS Ali, LR Gunupuru, GBS Kumar, MR Khan, S Scofield, P Nicholson, FM Doohan (2014) Plant disease resistance is augmented in uzu barley lines modified in the brassinosteroid receptor BRI1. BMC Plant Biology, 14(1):227. IF 4.4
51. D Gogoi, D Barman, D Choudhury, M Khan, Y Chaudhari, M Dehingia, AR Pal, H Bailung, J Chutia (2014) Immobilization of trypsin on plasma prepared Ag/PPAni nanocomposite film for efficient digestion of protein. Materials Science and Engineering C, 43 237–242. IF 3.42
52. SS Ali, S Kumar, FM Doohan, MR Khan (2013) Brassinosteroid enhances resistance to Fusarium diseases of barley. Phytopathology, 103(12):1260-1267. IF 2.83
53. SS Ali, MR Khan, E Mullins, FM Doohan (2013) Identification of Fusarium oxysporum Genes Associated with Lignocellulose Bioconversion Competency. BioEnergy Research, 7(1): 110-119. IF 3.776
54. D Gogoi, A J Choudhury, J Chutia, A R Pal, M Khan, M Choudhury, P Pathak, G Das, DS Patil (2013) Development of advanced antimicrobial and sterilized plasma polypropylene grafted muga (Antheraea assama) silk as suture biomaterial. Biopolymers, 101 (4):355-365. IF 2.395
55. SS Ali, MR Khan, E Mullins, FM Doohan (2012) The effect of wheat genotype on bioethanol production from straw and the implications for multifunctional crop breeding. Biomass and Bioenergy, 42:1-9. IF 2.975
56. SS Ali, MR Khan, B Fagan, E Mullins, FM Doohan (2012) Exploiting the inter-strain divergence of Fusarium oxysporum for microbial bioprocessing of lignocellulose to bioethanol. AMB Express, 2(16) DOI: 10.1186/2191-0855-2-16. IF 2.427
57. E Smyth, R Nevin, J McCarthy,MR Khan, M Dow, F O’Gara, FM Doohan (2011) In vitro analyses are not reliable predictors of the plant growth promotion capability of bacteria; a Pseudomonas fluorescens strain that promotes the growth and yield of wheat. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 111: 683-692. IF 2.616
58. C Petti, MR Khan, FM Doohan (2010) Lipid transfer proteins and protease inhibitors as key factors in the priming of barley responses to Fusarium head blight disease by a biocontrol strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. Functional and Integrative Genomics, 10(4):619-27. IF 3.418
59. S Walter, JM Brennan, C Arunachalam, KI Ansari, X Hu, MR Khan, F Trognitz, B Trognitz, G Leonard, D Egan, FM Doohan (2008) Components of the gene network associated with genotype-dependent response of wheat to the Fusarium mycotoxin deoxynivalenol. Functional and Integrative Genomics, 8(4):421-427. IF 4.061
60. S Kildea, V Ransbotyn, MR Khan, B Fagan, L Gerald, E Mullins, FM Doohan (2008) Bacillus megaterium shows potential for the biocontrol of septoria tritici blotch of wheat. Biological Control, 47(1): 37-45. IF 1.921
61. C Petti, MR Khan, FM Doohan (2008) Investigating the mechanisms underpinning bacterium-mediated control of FHB disease. Cereal Research Communications, 36:689-693. IF 2.719
62. FM Doohan, C Arunachalam, S Jiang, MR Khan, D Egan, G Erard, S Walter (2008) The wheat response to deoxynivalenol: Does maintenance of hormone homeostasis and alleviation of oxidative stress play an important role in toxin tolerance? Cereal Research Communications, 36:233-237. IF 2.719
63. D Thakuria, NC Talukdar, C Goswami, S Hazarika, RC Boro, MR Khan (2004). Characterization and screening of bacteria from rhizosphere of rice grown in acidic soils of Assam. Current Science, 86(7): 978-985. IF 0.543
64. MR Khan, E O’Brien, BF Carney, FM Doohan (2010) A fluorescent pseudomonad shows potential for the control of net blotch disease of barley. Biological Control, 54(1): 41-45 IF 2.382
65. MR Khan, FM Doohan (2009) Bacterium-mediated control of Fusarium head blight disease of wheat and barley and associated mycotoxin contamination of grain. Biological Control, 48(1):42-47 IF 1.9
66. MR Khan, FM Doohan (2009) Comparison of the efficacy of chitosan with that of a fluorescent pseudomonad for the control of Fusarium head blight disease of cereals and associated mycotoxin contamination of grain. Biological Control, 48(1):48-54 IF 1.9
67. MR Khan, S Fischer, D Egan, FM Doohan (2006) Biological Control of Fusarium Seedling Blight Disease of Wheat and Barley. Phytopathology, 96(4): 386-394 IF 2.357
68. MR Khan, NC Talukdar, D Thakuria (2003). Detection of Azospirillum and PSB in Rice Rhizosphere Soil by Protein and Antibiotic Resistance Profile and Their Effect on Grain Yield of Rice. Indian Journal of Biotechnology, 2(4): 246-250 IF 0.269

Patents and technologies:

Granted patents

1. In vitro production of fragrant agarwood compounds: A method of production of fragrant compounds from the callus culture of the plant Aquilaria malaccensis has been developed and a patent has been filed.
   Patent: M R Khan, S Sen, N C Talukdar (10-12-2014) A method for in vitro production of fragrant compounds from Aquilaria malaccensis. Indian Patent No 355515.
2. An improved fermentation technique for production of fragrant agarwood compounds: DBT has funded BIRAC Biotech Ignition Grant (BIG) for commercialization of the technology on aroma production by fermentation of agarwood. The project envisages pre and post proof of concept (POC) of technology for generation of license and/or start-up in line with the Start-up India Programme. Under the BIRAC BIG project a pilot scale solid state fermentation based system is being designed for commercial production of high value agarwood oil to cater to the perfume industry and thereby promote agarwood in Assam.Patent: M. R. Khan, S. Sen, N. C. Talukdar (09-05-2016) A method for production of fragrant compounds from resinous chips of Aquilaria malaccensis. Indian patent No. 355518.
3. A technique of production of rice based beverage of high alcohol content: A fermentation technique for production of beverage with > 20% alcohol from rice has been developed.Patent: M. R. Khan, B. Bhaskar, A. Adak, N. C. Talukdar (23-02-2017) A method of production of rice based beverage with high alcohol content. Indian patent No. 418469.
4. A technique of production of red wine using black rice: A technique has been developed to produce antioxidant rich alcoholic beverage resembling red wine. BIRAC has approved a fund under Promoting Academic Research Conversion to Enterprise (PACE) scheme for optimization of the process.: M. R. Khan, B. Bhaskar (17-05-2019) Production of antioxidant rich red wine like alcoholic beverage using black rice. Indian patent No. 400100.
5. A. K. Mukherjee, B. Das, M. R. Khan (13-01-25) A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of Indian red scorpion venom (Mesobuthus tamulus) induced toxicity. Patent No. 557835.

Patents filed

1. M. R. Khan, T. K. Joishy, A. Kumar, J. Bhattacharjee, A. Bhattacharya, A. K. Mukherjee (11-01-2022) A Method for Preparation of Functional Curd with Anti-ageing property and High Shelf Life. Patent application number: 202231001501.
2. M. R. Khan, S. Das, J. Bhattacharjee, A. Bhattacharya, A. K. Mukherjee (2022) A Method for Preparation of Soy Yoghurt with Improved Shelf Life and Functional Metabolites Pinitol and Myo-Inositol. Application No. 20223100479.
3. M. R. Khan, S. Das, J. Bhattacharjee, A. Bhattacharya, A. K. Mukherjee (02-12-2022) A method of fermentation of mustard seed with enhanced polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). Application no. 202231069776.
4. M. R. Khan, J. C. Borah, Y. Sheikh, S. Barge, R. Sagar, J. Bhattacharjee A. K. Mukherjee (20-01-2023) Method of Preparation of Bioactive Fractions and Molecules with α-Glucosidase Inhibition Activity from the Plant Eurya Acuminata. Application no. 202331004131.
5. M. R. Khan, J. C. Borah, Y. Sheikh, S. Barge, R. Sagar, J. Bhattacharjee A. K. Mukherjee (20-01-2023) Method of Preparation of Bioactive Fractions and Molecules with α-Glucosidase Inhibition Activity from the Plant Parkia Roxburghii. Application no. 202331004130.
6. PCT on patent no 5.
7. A. K. Mukherjee, D. Madhubala, T. Islam, M. R. Khan (22-09-2022) Neuritogenic peptides and neuroprotective composition comprising such peptides. Application no. 202231054298.
8. A. K. Mukherjee, U. Puzari, M. R. Khan (08-03-2023) Antibodies for the detection of Indian red scorpion venom and composition thereof. Application no. 202331015487.
9. A. K. Mukherjee, A. Patra, B. L. Rajbongshi, M. R. Khan (08-03-24) A polyherbal formulation for the prevention of toxic chemicals-induced neurodegenerative diseases. Patent Application No. 202431016767.
10. A. K. Mukherjee, U. Puzari, M. R. Khan (29-08-24) Antibodies for the detection of indian snake venoms and composition thereof. Patent application number 202431065376.
11. A. K. Mukherjee, A. Roy, M. R. Khan. (27-12-24) Novel media composition for the efficient production of biosurfactant with superior properties from Lactobacillus plantarum JBC5 and use thereof. Patent application number 202431103715

Projects

1. Centre for Advanced Research (CAR) to promote Translational Studies of Regionally Relevant Unmet Needs in Haematological Malignancies with emphasis on High-risk and Relapsed/Refractory Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) [Funded by ICMR,Govt. of India. Total grant is Rs.100.69 lakhs] [Involved as Co-Principal Investigator].
2. DBT-NER Advance Level Institutional Biotech Hub (Phase ii) [Funded by DBT Govt. of India. Total grant is Rs. 59.35 lakhs] [Involved as Co-Ordinator].
3. Heritage food and beverage research programme [Funded by DST under Science for Equity, Empowerment and Development (SEED) scheme, Govt. of India. Total grant is Rs. 1398.71 lakhs] [Involved as Principal Investigator].
4. Optimization of method of red wine production using black rice [Funded by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) under Promoting Academic Research Conversion to Enterprise (PACE) scheme, Govt. of India under unit of excellence programme. Total grant is Rs 36.33 lakhs][Involved as Principal Investigator].
5. Effect of traditional dietary habits on human gut microbes: dairy products of Nepali population and traditional rice beer of tribes of Assam on gut bacterial profile [Funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India under unit of excellence programme. Total grant is Rs 133 lakhs][Involved as Principal Investigator].
6. Study on intestinal microbiota of ethnically diverse tribal population of India: enhancing our understanding on effect of host genotype, diet and ecology. [Funded by DBT. Total grant is Rs 80 lakhs][Involved as Principal Investigator].
7. Institutional biotech hub [Funded by DBT. Total grant is Rs 27 lakhs][Involved as Co-ordinator].
8. Exploration of microbial resources of north-east India: generation of metagenomic DNA bank, construction of metagenomic libraries and screening for genes of interest [Funded by DBT. Total grant is Rs 77.11 lakhs][Ramalingaswami fellowship].

Postdocs

Ex-members

1. Dr. Supriyo Sen
2. Dr. Sailendra Goyari
3. Dr. Kaushik Bhattacharya
4. Dr. Atanu Adak
5. Dr. Sushmita Das
6. Dr. Maloyjo J. Bhattacharya
7. Dr. Yunus Shaikh

Current

1. Dr. Parijat Hazarika

PhD

Awarded

1. Dr. Yogesh B. Chaudhari
2. Dr. Madhusmita Dehingia
3. Dr.  Priyanka Sarkar
4. Dr.  Rabiya Sultana
5. Dr. Tulsi Joishy
6. Dr. Dibyayan Deb
7. Dr. Arun Kumar
8. Dr. Bhuwan Bhaskar
9. Dr. Santanu Das

Ongoing

10. Ms. Mayanglambam Bidyarani Devi
11. Ms. Somarani Dash
12. Mr. Chingtham Thanil Singh
13. Ms. Hempriya Tiwari
14. Mr. Deepjyoti Kalita
15. Ms. Ipsah Akhter
16. Mr. Parag Medhi
17. Mr. Galab Deka

Project members

1. Mousumi Gagoi (Project Associate-I)
2. Pranjit Das (Laboratory Assistant)

Opportunities

Interested students with good academic and research record can send their biodata throughout the year for doctoral and postdoctoral positions. Candidates having UGC/CSIR/DBT/ICMR fellowships will get preference.

Contact: mojibur[dot]khan[at]gmail[dot]com