Amrita School of Biotechnology

Amrita School of Biotechnology Amrita School of Biotechnology is a premier teaching and research institution under the aegis of Amri The School also offers a cutting-edge Ph.D.

Located in the Amritapuri Campus of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, the Amrita School of Biotechnology which was founded in September 2004, has already established its presence as a preferred institution of higher learning in Biotechnology and related areas. The School offers Undergraduate programmes in Biotechnology and Microbiology as well as Postgraduate programmes in Biotechnology,Bioinformatics,

and Microbiology. programme that provides extensive training to students in developing themselves as competent scientists of the future. The research projects in the School focus on exciting areas that are abreast with the latest developments in the field and also have the maximum societal impact.

Congratulations to our research team at Amrita School of Biotechnology on the publication of their outstanding work in N...
18/02/2026

Congratulations to our research team at Amrita School of Biotechnology on the publication of their outstanding work in Nature Scientific Reports (Q1, IF: 3.9)!

Paper Title:
Isolation, characterisation and potential applications of a novel bacteriophage targeting beta-lactam-resistant Staphylococcus saprophyticus

13/02/2026

Relive the inspiring moments from three days of insightful discussions, global collaborations, and groundbreaking research at the SPARC International Symposium 2026 held at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus.

Dr. Muralidharan Vanuopadath (Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham) is using "Multi-Omics" to tackle snakebites and infertility. B...
11/02/2026

Dr. Muralidharan Vanuopadath (Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham) is using "Multi-Omics" to tackle snakebites and infertility. By looking at thousands of proteins and metabolites at once, his team is finding new ways to save lives and help families.

Dr. Indulekha Pillai, (Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham) presented her research on cardiac calcification. While the heart lack...
11/02/2026

Dr. Indulekha Pillai, (Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham) presented her research on cardiac calcification. While the heart lacks natural bone-forming cells, her work proves that cardiac fibroblasts have the "plasticity" to transform into osteogenic progenitors following injury.

Dr. Dipu T. S. is explaining how the misuse of antibiotics has polluted our water and soil with resistant germs. By usin...
11/02/2026

Dr. Dipu T. S. is explaining how the misuse of antibiotics has polluted our water and soil with resistant germs. By using "Antimicrobial Stewardship" - his team at Amrita Hospitals is showing how to use medicine more wisely to save lives and protect our future.

The SPARC International Symposium continues with a deep dive into the world of bacteriophages! Dr. Ajith Madhavan from A...
11/02/2026

The SPARC International Symposium continues with a deep dive into the world of bacteriophages! Dr. Ajith Madhavan from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is currently discussing his research: "Deciphering the hyper-vulnerability of the phage production-host, Escherichia coli ST155."

While most bacteria work hard to resist viruses, this specific strain seems to be an open door. Dr. Madhavan's work is crucial for the field of Phage Therapy - helping us understand how to produce these phages at scale to tackle the global threat of antimicrobial resistance.

Prof. Richard Strugnell (The University of Melbourne) is discussing why Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is one of our bi...
11/02/2026

Prof. Richard Strugnell (The University of Melbourne) is discussing why Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is one of our biggest challenges—and why vaccines are a part of the solution. By adopting a "One Health" approach and using vaccines to reduce infections like typhoid fever, we can stop "wicked" pathogens before they have a chance to evolve into untreatable superbugs.

It’s about protecting everyone, from local communities to global health budgets.

Dr. Jayalekshmi H. (Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham ) shared her innovative approach to tackling Pseudomonas aeruginosa and C...
11/02/2026

Dr. Jayalekshmi H. (Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham ) shared her innovative approach to tackling Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans.

Rather than focusing on killing the pathogens, which often leads to antibiotic resistance, her team is targeting their virulence factors - specifically biofilm formation and pigment production. By using sub-inhibitory concentrations of natural essential oils, we can "attenuate" these threats and allow the human immune system to finish the job.

How do we solve the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis when the antibiotic pipeline is running dry? Dr. Andre Mu (Mon...
11/02/2026

How do we solve the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis when the antibiotic pipeline is running dry? Dr. Andre Mu (Monash University) presented a compelling case for Microbiome-Driven Approaches.

Dr. Mu’s research moves beyond individual pathogens to look at the entire "microbial ecology" of infectious diseases. By utilizing multi-omics and ecological principles, his lab is developing strategies to engineer microbial communities, potentially leading to live biotherapeutics and personalized probiotics.

Dr. C. V. Srikanth is explaining why your gut health depends on a "harmonious dance" between your body and your bacteria...
11/02/2026

Dr. C. V. Srikanth is explaining why your gut health depends on a "harmonious dance" between your body and your bacteria. When the protective mucus barrier breaks, it's like the music stops - leading to inflammation and IBD. Dr. Srikanth's team at Regional Centre for Biotechnology - Faridabad is researching how to restart the dance by targeting specific proteins like RAB7.

Prof. Alexandra Corbett from the The University of Melbourne highlighted the massive potential of MAIT cells. These "inn...
11/02/2026

Prof. Alexandra Corbett from the The University of Melbourne highlighted the massive potential of MAIT cells. These "innate-like" T cells are incredibly abundant and specialize in patrolling our body's borders - the skin, gut, and lungs.

By learning how to therapeutically target these cells, Prof. Corbett’s team is opening new doors for host-directed therapies that boost our natural ability to clear infections without relying solely on traditional antibiotics.

Dr. Sudheeran Kannoth discussed his work on Autoimmune Atypical Parkinsonism. His research shows that in some cases, wha...
11/02/2026

Dr. Sudheeran Kannoth discussed his work on Autoimmune Atypical Parkinsonism. His research shows that in some cases, what looks like irreversible degeneration is actually an immune-mediated process that requires specific, targeted therapy. By identifying these "atypical" cases early, Dr. Kannoth’s team at Amrita Hospitals is preventing long-term disability and giving patients their lives back.

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The Amrita School of Biotechnology which was founded in September 2004, has already established its presence as a preferred institution of higher learning in the field of Biotechnology and related Life Sciences, in the short time that it has been in existence. The School offers Undergraduate programmes in Biotechnology and Microbiology as well as Postgraduate programmes in Biotechnology, Microbiology and Bioinformatics. A Ph.D. programme has also been initiated. The Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under its “Mission Reach” programme selected The School of Biotechnology to be a “Center of Relevance and Excellence” (CORE) in Biomedical Technology with a research program focused on the development of preventive and therapeutic innovations.

Additionally, a number of diverse research projects including Wound healing, Target discovery and validation, RNAi, Computational modeling and development of Anti-snake venom therapeutics are in progress with adequate research funding. The School also coordinates the MHRD effort to design and create virtual laboratories for Biotechnology in collaboration with IIT Mumbai and IIT Delhi at the national level. The cutting-edge curricula along with state-of-the-art facilities of the School will provide a solid foundation in the biological sciences. In addition, the dedicated, experienced faculty, offer students an opportunity to interact, learn, advance and succeed with career in Biotechnology and related life sciences. With Amma’s Grace, there will be ample opportunities for everyone to be a part of the plan. Welcome to this Temple of Learning.