| Sr. No. | Name of the staff | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Vijesh Sreedhar Kuttiatt | HOD & Scientist-E |
| 2 | Mrs. T. Sankari | Senior Technical officer |
| 3 | Ms. V. Shakila | Technician-1 |
Head of the Division: Dr. Vijesh Sreedhar Kuttiatt, Scientist-F
The "OMICS" disciplines aim at the universal detection of genes, mRNA, proteins and metabolites. Unit of OMICS is an initiative of ICMR-VCRC to undertake studies on genomics, proteomics and metabolomics relevant to vector-borne diseases.
VCRC has been conducting genomic studies of pathogens, vectors and hosts related to vector-borne diseases. With high throughput analysis of samples, omics technologies have revolutionised the field of modern biology and medicine. Utilising these advanced technologies, this unit would focus on studies which help in developing precise diagnostics and personalised medicines; identification of biomarkers and newer vector surveillance tools. The emerging discipline of proteogenomic and metabolomics in relation to vector borne diseases would be a priority area of research. The aim is to establish high-resolution accurate mass spectrometry-based assays, spectral libraries, data analysis platforms, and interfaces for proteomics and metabolomics of body fluids such as serum, saliva, sweat and urine of clinical cases presenting diagnostic and prognostic dilemma. In this direction we would be collaborating with various other institutions like medical colleges, research institutes, health departments throughout the country and also with research institutes abroad..
| Sr. No. | Name of the staff | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Vijesh Sreedhar Kuttiatt | HOD & Scientist-E |
| 2 | Mrs. T. Sankari | Senior Technical officer |
| 3 | Ms. V. Shakila | Technician-1 |
Recurrent skin and soft tissue infections(SSTIs) in filarial lymphedema patients in Puducherry, south India etiological agents and the predisposing factor
Assessment of operational feasibility for piloting of wastewater surveillance for soil transmitted helminths
Immune response to the precautionary third dose of COVISHIELD/COVAXIN among the healthy adult population: an ICMR Cohort study, India
Prevalence of the natural Wolbachia infection in the wild population of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes from Tamil Nadu, South India
Verrucous and hyperkeratotic lesions in filarial lymphedema affected limbs: clinico - Pathological characteristics and association with HPV infection with HPV infection
Pilot study to screen for rickettsial pathogens in mosquitoes from rural areas of Puducherry.
Genetic lineage and drug resistance profile of malaria parasites prevailing in Kerala State
New Initiatives
The laboratory is equipped with Thermal cyclers, Horizontal Electrophoresis system, Gel documentation system, Real Time PCR, Laminar flow hood, Ultrapure water purification system, UV trans-illuminator, Refrigerated centrifuge, Biomedical freezers (-30° and -40°C) and Spectrophotometer) and Digital droplet PCR
