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1 LIST OF PROJECTS SANCTIONED UNDER YOUNG SCIENTIST LIFE SCIENCES (2012-13) S.No. File No. Project Title PI Name & Address Date of Sanctin Total Cost 1. SR/FT/LS-150/2009 Understanding protein- protein interactions of JAK- STAT pathway proteins on protein arrays Dr. Sanjeeva Srivasatava School of Biosciences and Bioengineering Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay Mumbai-400076 Maharashtra April 30, 2012 Rs.2683000/- 2. SR/FT/LS-155/2009 Development of glucagon- like peptide-1 (GLP-1) as a therapeutic molecule for metabolic syndrome Dr. Rameshwar Jatwa School of Life Sciences Devi Ahilya Vishwavidalaya Indore-452017 Madhya Pradesh April 30, 2012 Rs.1616000/- 3. SR/FT/LS-157/2009 Sialic acid analogue and their interaction with Cholera toxin: An investigation by Molecular Modeling, Molecular Mechanics and Molecular Dynamics Dr. (Ms.) D. Jeya Sundara Sharmila Deptt. of Bioinformatics Karunya University Coimbatore-641114 Tamil Nadu April 30, 2012 Rs.1785000/- 4. SR/FT/LS-159/2009 An Investigation into the Agrochemical-induced toxicity in native fishes of the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal associated with agricultural run-off events. Dr. Shamee Bhattacharjee Deptt. of Zoology West Bengal State University Berunapukuria, Malikapur, Barasat, 24 Parganas (North),Kolkata-700126 West Bengal April 30, 2012 Rs.1873000/- 5. SR/FT/LS-162/2009 Effect of non-insecticidal agrochemicals on growth and development of insect pests Dr. Kuldeep Srivastava Entomology Division SK University of Agricultral Sciences & Technology of Jammu Main Campus, Chatha, Jammu-180009 Jammu and Kashmir April 30, 2012 Rs.1785000/- 6. SR/FT/LS-163/2009 Synergistic interaction of the histone deacetylase inhibitor with the proteasome inhibitor in lung cancer Dr. V. Ravi Kumar Deptt. of Biochemistry Bharathidasan University Tiruchirapalli-620024 Tamil Nadu April 30, 2012 Rs.2275000/- 7. SR/FT/LS-164/2009 Molecular Phylogenetic investigation of the Indian Allium L. with special emphasis on the Eastern Indian population Dr. (Ms.) Maumita Bandyopadhyay Center of Advanced Study, Deptt. of Botany University of Calcutta 35, Ballugunge Circular Road, Kolkata- 700019 West Bengal April 30, 2012 Rs.2072000/-

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LIST OF PROJECTS SANCTIONED UNDER YOUNG SCIENTIST – LIFE SCIENCES (2012-13)

S.No. File No. Project Title PI Name & Address Date of Sanctin Total Cost

1. SR/FT/LS-150/2009 Understanding protein- protein interactions of JAK-

STAT pathway proteins on protein arrays

Dr. Sanjeeva Srivasatava

School of Biosciences and Bioengineering

Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay

Mumbai-400076 Maharashtra

April 30, 2012 Rs.2683000/-

2. SR/FT/LS-155/2009 Development of glucagon- like peptide-1 (GLP-1) as a

therapeutic molecule for metabolic syndrome

Dr. Rameshwar Jatwa

School of Life Sciences

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidalaya

Indore-452017 Madhya Pradesh

April 30, 2012 Rs.1616000/-

3. SR/FT/LS-157/2009 Sialic acid analogue and their interaction with Cholera

toxin: An investigation by Molecular Modeling,

Molecular Mechanics and Molecular Dynamics

Dr. (Ms.) D. Jeya Sundara Sharmila

Deptt. of Bioinformatics

Karunya University

Coimbatore-641114 Tamil Nadu

April 30, 2012 Rs.1785000/-

4. SR/FT/LS-159/2009 An Investigation into the Agrochemical-induced

toxicity in native fishes of the North 24 Parganas

district of West Bengal associated with agricultural

run-off events.

Dr. Shamee Bhattacharjee

Deptt. of Zoology

West Bengal State University

Berunapukuria, Malikapur, Barasat, 24

Parganas (North),Kolkata-700126 West

Bengal

April 30, 2012 Rs.1873000/-

5. SR/FT/LS-162/2009 Effect of non-insecticidal agrochemicals on growth

and development of insect pests

Dr. Kuldeep Srivastava

Entomology Division

SK University of Agricultral Sciences &

Technology of Jammu

Main Campus, Chatha, Jammu-180009

Jammu and Kashmir

April 30, 2012 Rs.1785000/-

6. SR/FT/LS-163/2009 Synergistic interaction of the histone deacetylase

inhibitor with the proteasome inhibitor in lung cancer

Dr. V. Ravi Kumar

Deptt. of Biochemistry

Bharathidasan University

Tiruchirapalli-620024 Tamil Nadu

April 30, 2012 Rs.2275000/-

7. SR/FT/LS-164/2009 Molecular Phylogenetic investigation of the Indian

Allium L. with special emphasis on the Eastern Indian

population

Dr. (Ms.) Maumita Bandyopadhyay

Center of Advanced Study, Deptt. of

Botany

University of Calcutta

35, Ballugunge Circular Road, Kolkata-

700019 West Bengal

April 30, 2012 Rs.2072000/-

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8. SR/FT/LS-165/2009 Proteomic analysis of Candida albicans Hyphe,

induced by amino-acids and identification of

differentially expressed proteins

Dr. Gajanan B. Zore

School of Life Sciences

Swami Ramanand Teertha Marathwada

University

Vishnupuri, Nanded-431606 Maharashtra

April 30, 2012 Rs.2090000/-

9. SR/FT/LS-166/2009 Expression and characterization of cloned xylanase

genes from marine bacteria

Dr.(Ms.) Rakhee D. S. Khandeparker

Biological Oceanigraphy Dv.

National Institute of Oceanography

Dona Paula-403004 Goa

April 30, 2012 Rs.2086000/-

10. SR/FT/LS-168/2009 The role of Probiotics in the control of Blue Green

Algae & Zoothamnium sp. for sustainable South

Indian shrimp culture

Dr. Dhandapani Ramamurthy

Deptt. of Microbiology

Periyar University

Salem-636011 Tamil Nadu

April 30, 2012 Rs.1960000/-

11. SR/FT/LS-171/2009 Encapsulated Organogels: A Prospective new

generation controlled delivery system

Dr. Kunal Pal

Deptt. of Biotech. & Medical Engg.

National Institute of Technology

Rourkela-769008 Odisha

April 30, 2012 Rs.1865000/-

12. SR/FT/LS-172/2009 Physiochemical studies and the identification of DNA

damage by porphyrin sensitized alkylating quinones

Dr. Sujit Kumar Ghosh

Deptt. of Chemistry

Visvesvaraya National Institute of

Technology

Nagpur-440010 Maharashtra

April 30, 2012 Rs.2560000/-

13. SR/FT/LS-176/2009 Development of Multiplex PCR for the early detection

of Fumonisin-producing Fusarium verticilliodes

occurring on cereals and their molecular

characterization

Dr. M. Y. Sreenivasa

Deptt. of Studies in Microbiology

University of Mysore

Manasagangotri, Mysore-570006 Karnataka

April 30, 2012 Rs.1945000/-

14. SR/FT/LS-177/2009 Study on the Genotype-Phenotype correlation in Asian

Indian patients with Growth Hormone Deficiency

Dr. (Ms.) Viveka P. Jyotsna

Deptt. of Endocrinology & Metabolism

AIIMS

New Delhi-110029 Delhi

April 30, 2012 Rs.2225000/-

15. SR/FT/LS-178/2009 In vitro anticancer screening of indigenous medicinal

plants from Mizoram and structure elucidation of

bioactive principle(s) from the potent plant extract(s)

Dr. G. Rosangkima

Deptt. of Zoology, School of Life Sciences

Mizoram University

Aizawal-796009 Mizoram

April 30, 2012 Rs.2650000/-

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16. SR/FT/LS-179/2009 Behavior and Inter-Colony Dynamics in a Queenless

Ant

Dr. Sumana Annagiri

Indian Institute of Science Education &

Research

Mohanpur Campus, Nadia District,

Kolkata-741252 West Bengal

April 30, 2012 Rs.1470000/-

17. SR/FT/LS-180/2009 Is really methyl farenosate regulates vitellogenin

expression in crab

Dr. P. Ramachandra Reddy

Deptt. of Biochemistry

Yogi Vemana University

Kadapa-516003 Andhra Pradesh

April 30, 2012 Rs.1928000/-

18. SR/FT/LS-181/2009 Impact of synthetic and bio-pesticides on functional

diversity of agricultural soil

Dr. (Ms.) Shilpi Sharma

Deptt. of Biochemical Engg. & Biotech

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

New Delhi-110016 Delhi

April 30, 2012 Rs.2330000/-

19. SR/FT/LS-182/2009 Role of gas6 protein in inflammatory respiratory

disease

Dr. William Rasican Surin

Deptt. of Microbiology & Cell Biology

Indian Institute of Sciences

Bangalore-560012 Karnataka

April 30, 2012 Rs.1365000/-

20. SR/FT/LS-183/2009 An in vitro study to explore the mechanism of

Immuno-modulation by Wharton’s jelly derived

Mesenchymal stem cells (WJMSCs)

Dr. (Ms.) S. Jyothi Prasanna

Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine

Manipal University

Domlur Layout, Off Old Airport Road,

Bangalore-560017 Karnataka

April 30, 2012 Rs.2273000/-

21. SR/FT/LS-184/2009 Phytochemical analysis of pajanelia longifolia (willd.)

k. schumann with reference to bioactivity evaluation

and in silico screening

Dr. Shuvasish Choudhury

Natural Products Process Lab, Central

Instrumentation Laboratory

Assam University

Silchar-788011 Assam

April 30, 2012 Rs.1570000/-

22. SR/FT/LS-185/2009 Investigation of the role of Th17 cells in autoimmune

diabetes

Dr. Naresh Sachdeva

Deptt. of Endocrinology

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education

and Research

Chandigarh-160012 UT-Chandigarh

April 30, 2012 Rs.1880000/-

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23. SR/FT/LS-186/2009 Design and synthesis of novel Acridone based

derivatives as Multidrug Resistance modifiers and their

membrane perturbing potency in cancer cells

Dr. Y. C. Mayur

Deptt. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of

Pharmacy

Vile Parle (W) , Mumbai-400056

Maharashtra

April 30, 2012 Rs.2285000/-

24. SR/FT/LS-187/2009 Control of focusing and eye alignment during human

visual development

Dr. Shrikant Rajangam Bharadwaj

Hyderabad Eye Research Foundation, L.V.

Prasad Eye Institute

Road No.2 Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-

500034 Andhra Pradesh

April 30, 2012 Rs.2185000/-

25. SR/FT/LS-188/2009 Role of PTEN polymorphisms and loss of

heterozygosity in the pathophysiology of

endometriosis

Dr. (Ms.) Manjula Bhanoori

Deptt. of Biochemistry

Osmania University

Hyderabad-500007 Andhra Pradesh

April 30, 2012 Rs.2417000/-

26. SR/FT/LS-189/2009 Wound induced transcript and metabolite profiling in

Papaver somniferum

Dr. Rakesh K. Shukla

Biotechnology Divison

Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic

Plants

Kukrail Picnic Spot, P.O. CIMAP,

Lucknow-226015 Uttar Pradesh

April 30, 2012 Rs.2240000/-

27. SR/FT/LS-190/2009 Isolation and characterization of antifungal peptides

from natural sources

Dr. (Ms.) Vineeta Singh

Fermentation Technology Division

Central Institute of Drug & Research

Institute,

Chattar Manzil, P.O. 173, Lucknow-226001

Uttar Pradesh

April 30, 2012 Rs.1870000/-

28. SR/FT/LS-191/2009 Wood: a new crop in the new millennium Dr. Moin Ahmed Khan

Deptt. of Botany

Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh-202002 Uttar Pradesh

April 30, 2012 Rs.2300000/-

29. SR/FT/LS-192/2009 Characterization of eukaryotic initiation factor 5a of

Leishmania donovani and its efficacy as drug targets

Dr. (Ms.) Sushma Singh

Deptt. of Biotechnlogy

National Institute of Pharmaceutical

Education and Research

Sector 67, SAS Nagar, Mohali-160062

Punjab

April 30, 2012 Rs.1325000/-

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30. SR/FT/LS-193/2009 Inhibition of carp digestive enzymes by tannin and its

deactivation by fish gut microbiota for plant ingredient

incorporated carp diet formulation

Dr. Koushik Ghosh

Deptt. of Zoology

The University of Burdwan

Golapbag, Burdwan-713104 West Bengal

April 30, 2012 Rs.2312000/-

31. SR/FT/LS-194/2009 Purification, characterization and crystallization of

protein protease inhibitor from Leguminosae family

Dr. (Ms.) Sadaf Fatima

Deptt. of Biotechnology, Faculty of Natural

Sciences

Jamia Millia Islamia

New Delhi-110025 Delhi

April 30, 2012 Rs.2230000/-

32. SR/FT/LS-195/2009 Evaluating the functional role of PTEN interacting

proteins in cell survival signaling and tumor

suppression

Dr. Maddika Subba Reddy

LCDS

Centre for DNA Fingerprinting &

Diagnostics

Bldg. 7, Gruhakalpa 5-4-399/B, Nampally,

Hyderabad-500001 Andhra Pradesh

April 30, 2012 Rs.1525000/-

33. SR/FT/LS-01/2011 Screening of medicinal plants for antiviral properties

against Hepatitis-C virus

Dr. B. Uma Reddy

Deptt. Of Microbiology & Cell Biology

Indian Institute of Science

Bangalore-560012 Karnataka

April 30, 2012 Rs.2420000/-

34. SR/FT/LS-02/2011 Lichen assessment in estimating the age and magnitude

(frequency and intensity) of palaeolandslides in

Kumaun and Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand in

India

Dr. Santosh Joshi

Lichenology Laboratory

National Botanical Research Institute

Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow-226001 Uttar

Pradesh

April 30, 2012 Rs.2140000/-

35. SR/FT/LS-03/2011 Design and Synthesis of novel peptidomimetic

antibacterial agents

Dr. Mohammad Abid

Deptt. of Bio-Sciences, Faculty of Natural

Sciences

Jamia Millia Islamia

Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110025 New

Delhi

April 30, 2012 Rs.1850000/-

36. SR/FT/LS-04/2011 Mechanistic investigation of plant growth stimulation

by water soluble carbon nanotubes

Dr. Shweta Tripathi

Deptt. of Chemistry

Indian Institute of Technology

Kanpur-208016 Uttar Pradesh

April 30, 2012 Rs.2000000/-

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37. SR/FT/LS-05/2011 Over-expression of sugarcane MYB transcription

factor genes for drought stress tolerance in tomato-an

emerging model fruit crop

Dr. G. R. Prabhu

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Karpagam University

Eachanari Post, Coimbatore-641021 Tamil

Nadu

April 30, 2012 Rs.1900000/-

38. SR/FT/LS-06/2011 Molecular characterization and elucidation of HO

(Heme Oxygenase) role in Cu/Cd induced oxidative

stress in Glycine max

Dr. Gyan Singh Shekhawat

Deptt. Of Biosciences and Biotechnology

Banasthali University

Banasthali-304022 Rajasthan

April 30, 2012 Rs.2424000/-

39. SR/FT/LS-07/2011 Pre-breeding for chickpea improvement Dr. Shivali Sharma

Genetic Resources Unit

International Crops Research Institute for

Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)

Patancheru-502324 Andhra Pradesh

April 30, 2012 Rs.1725000/-

40. SR/FT/LS-08/2011 Natural history and systematics of spiders from Lonar

Crater Sanctuary

Dr. Atul K Bodhke

Deptt. of Zoology

J. D. Patil Sangludhkar Mahavidyalaya

Daryapur, , Amravati-444803 Maharashtra

April 30, 2012 Rs.2128000/-

41. SR/FT/LS-09/2011 Studying conservation potential of Syzygium

travancoricum Gamble, through ecological niche

modeling and population genetic structure

Dr. Rajasri Ray

Centre for Ecological Sciences

Indian Institute of Science

Bangalore-560012 Karnataka

April 30, 2012 Rs.2458000/-

42. SR/FT/LS-10/2011 Impacts of climate change induced bleaching on coral

reefs of the Andaman: Do population demography and

marine protected areas enhance recovery of coral reefs

Dr. Naveen Namboothri

Centre for Ecological Sciences

Indian Institute of Science

Bangalore-560012 Karnataka

April 30, 2012 Rs.2222000/-

43. SR/FT/LS-11/2011 Anticancer activity of modified cardenolides from

bacterial isolates Poekilocerus pictus

Dr. Kiran Ramesh Kharat

Deptt. of Zoology

Deogiri College

Aurangabad-431005 Maharashtra

April 30, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

44. SR/FT/LS-12/2011 Assessment of the morphological diversity and the

ecological patterns in the near threatened colonial

water birds across Indian sub-continent using novel-

approach

Dr. Mahendiran Mylswamy

Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and

Natural History

Anaikatty, Coimbatore-641108 Tamil Nadu

April 30, 2012 Rs.1645000/-

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45. SR/FT/LS-13/2011 Effect of modulating RNA Polymerase II composition

on Genome-wide regulation of transcription in

Schizosaccaromcyes pombe

Dr. Nimisha Sharma

University School of Biotechnology

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Sector-16C, Dwarka, New Delhi-110075

April 30, 2012 Rs.2682000/-

46. SR/FT/LS-14/2011 Microbial desalination cell- a new method for water

desalination

Dr. A. Carmalin Sophia

National Environmental Engineering

Research Institute(NEERI)

Chennai Zonal Laboratory, CSIR Campus,

Taramani, Chennai-600113 Tamil Nadu

April 30, 2012 Rs.1220000/-

47. SR/FT/LS-15/2011 Diagnostic potential of loop mediated isothermal

amplification(LAMP) versus real-time PCR for ocular

tuberculosis

Dr. Soumyava Basu

L. V. Prasad Eye Institute

Patia, Bhubaneswar-751024 Odisha

April 30, 2012 Rs.2200000/-

48. SR/FT/LS-16/2011 Cellulase production and their applications for

biohydrogen production by utilizing lignocellulosic

waste

Dr. Ganesh Dattatraya Saratale

Deptt. of Biochemistry

Shivaji University

Kolhapur-416004 Maharashtra

April 30, 2012 Rs.2440000/-

49. SR/FT/LS-17/2011 Exploiting biocontrol Pseudomonas for the production

of biosurfactants using Jatropha and Pongamia oil seed

cake

Dr. Mohamed Yahya Khan

Dept. of Microbiology

Osmania University

Hyderabad-500007 Andhra Pradesh

April 30, 2012 Rs.2345000/-

50. SR/FT/LS-18/2011 Understanding Cut4 and PknA phosphorylation in

biofilms of Mycobacteria

Dr. Ritta Mathew

Dr. Reddy's Institute of Life Sciences

University of Hyderabad Campus,

Gachibowli, Hyderabad-500046 Andhra

Pradesh

April 30, 2012 Rs.2190000/-

51. SR/FT/LS-19/2011 Molecular characterization of gonadotropin and

gonadotropin receptors and their regulation during

photothermal manipulation of reproduction in rohu

(Labeo rohita)

Dr. Ashis Saha

FNP Division

Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture

P.O.-Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar-751002

Odisha

April 30, 2012 Rs.1917000/-

52. SR/FT/LS-20/2011 Adjuvant assessment of saponins isolated from

medicinal plants for Immune Stimulatory

Complex(ISCOM) formulation considering bacterial

and parasitic whole cell protein as antigen

Dr. Anirban Pal

Molecular Bioprospection

Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic

Plants

Kukrail Picnic Spot Road, Lucknow-

April 30, 2012 Rs.2190000/-

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53. SR/FT/LS-21/2011 Design and evaluation of multiparticulate time

programmed explosion system for pulsed release: An

approach in the management of early morning surge in

Blood Pressure

Dr. Ketousetuo Kuotsu

Deptt. of Pharmaceutical Technology

Jadavpur University

Jadavpur, Kolkata-700032 West Bengal

April 30, 2012 Rs.1955000/-

54. SR/FT/LS-23/2011 Molecular mechanisms underlying insecticide

resistance among mosquito vectors Ae. aegypti, Cx.

quinqurfasiatus and An. stephensi

Dr. M. S Shivakumar

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Periyar University

Salem-636011 Tamil Nadu

April 30, 2012 Rs.2100000/-

55. SR/FT/LS-24/2011 Marine Nano Factories- sense and sensing Dr. B. Anandaraj

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Anna University of Technology

Tiruchirappalli-620024 Tamil Nadu

April 30, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

56. SR/FT/LS-25/2011 Elucidation of molecular mechanism underlying

antiangiogenic pathway by screening of novel

bioactive molecules from traditional medicinal plants

Dr. B. T. Prabhakar

P.G.Department of Studies & Research in

Biotechnology

Shayadri Science College

Kuvempu University, Shimoga-577203

Karnataka

April 30, 2012 Rs.2300000/-

57. SR/FT/LS-26/2011 Cloning, expression, purification and characterization

of in vitro anti-hepatitis C virus activity of Interferon-

?

Dr. Sreedhar R Chinnaswamy

National Institute of Biomedical Genomics

Netaji Subhas Sanatorium, Kalyani, Nadia-

741251 West Bengal

April 30, 2012 Rs.1953000/-

58. SR/FT/LS-27/2011 Determining genetic diversity among common bean

(Phaseolus vulgaris L.) genotypes and assessment for

water stress tolerance

Dr. Sajad Majeed Zargar

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural

Sciences & Technology of Jammu

Chatha-180009 Jammu

April 30, 2012 Rs.2242000/-

59. SR/FT/LS-28/2011 Marker assisted recurrent selection (MARS) for

improvement of biotic stress resistance in hybrid rice

Dr. P. Revathi

Directorate of Rice Research

Rajendranagar, , Hyderabad-500030 Andhra

Pradesh

April 30, 2012 Rs.2350000/-

60. SR/FT/LS-29/2011 Effect of Biophenol A, an Endocrine disruptor on

Spermatogenesis in common Marmoset at cellular and

molecular level

Dr. Vikas D. Dighe

National Institute for Research in

Reproductive Health

J.M. Street, Parel, Mumbai, Mumbai-

400012 Maharashtra

April 30, 2012 Rs.2085000/-

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61. SR/FT/LS-30/2011 Identification and molecular characterization of

signaling components of At N-myc Downregulated

like proteins in root development

Dr. Yashwanti Mudgil

Deptt. of Botany

University of Delhi

Delhi-110007

April 30, 2012 Rs.2685000/-

62. SR/FT/LS-02/2010 Diversity analysis of Pseudomonas fluorescence and

its utilization in disease suppression and nutrient

management

Dr. Vishal Gupta

Div. of Plant Pathology, Faculty of

Agriculture

SK University of Agricultural Sciences &

Technology of Jammu

Main Campus, Chatha-180009 J &K

May 1, 2012 Rs.1878000/-

63. SR/FT/LS-03/2010 Nucleotide diversity in Granule Bound Starch

Synthase-I (GBSS-I) Metabolic Pathway genes and its

association with starch quality in Elite Indian Rice

Genotypes

Dr. Harvinder Singh

Dept. of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics

Jaypee University of Information

Technology

Waknaghat, P.O.-Dumehar Bani,

Kandaghat, Solan-173215 Himachal

Pradesh

May 1, 2012 Rs.1050000/-

64. SR/FT/LS-04/2010 Evaluation of practical applicability of some plant

products as safe preservatives of raw materials of some

medicinal plants based on their efficacy in controlling

fungal and mycotoxin contamination and as

antioxidant

Dr. (Ms.) Priyanka Singh

Deptt. of Botany

Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi-221005 Uttar Pradesh

May 1, 2012 Rs.2394000/-

65. SR/FT/LS-05/2010 Evaluation of whole-pea flour and protein rich pea

fractions as a biopesticide for the management of

insects attacking seeds of trees during storage

Dr. P. Pretheep Kumar

Department of Forest Biology, Forest

College & Research Institute

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Mettupalayam-641301 Tamil Nadu

May 1, 2012 Rs.1120000/-

66. SR/FT/LS-31/2011 Isolation and characterization of Diatom species and

process development for biofuel production

Dr. K. R. Sanjay

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Sri Jayachamarajendra College of

Engineering

Mysore-570006 Karnataka

May 1, 2012 Rs.2400000/-

67. SR/FT/LS-32/2011 Bio-prospecting of hydrocarbon contaminated soil and

using Agro waste(s) for enhanced production of

Polyhydroxy Alkanoates(PHA)

Dr. (Ms.) P. Indra Arulselvi

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Periyar University

Salem-636011 Tamil Nadu

May 1, 2012 Rs.2326000/-

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68. SR/FT/LS-34/2011 Zinc-stapled Insulin analog as a pharmacological drug

for diabetes: Molecular dynamics simulation studies

Dr. (Ms.) Moumita Saharay

Centre for Modelling Simulation and

Design

University of Hyderabad

Gachibowli, Hyderabad-500046 Andhra

Pradesh

May 1, 2012 Rs.2680000/-

69. SR/FT/LS-35/2011 Functional characterization of Arabidopsis thaliana

glutamate receptor through FRET approach

Dr. (Ms.) Ruby Chandna Bhargava

Deptt. of Botany, Faculty of Science

Jamia Hamdard

New Delhi-110062 Delhi

May 1, 2012 Rs.2600000/-

70. SR/FT/LS-36/2011 Cloning mer operon by metagenomic approach for

mercury sequestration

of Dr. (Ms.) Shalini Porwal

Amity Institute of Microbial Biotechnology

Amity University

Noida-201303 Uttar Pradesh

May 1, 2012 Rs.2220000/-

71. SR/FT/LS-37/2011 To study the incidence of Polycystic ovarian disease,

metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in sisters of

women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Dr. (Ms.) Bindu Kulshreshtha

Endocrine Unit

Dr. RML Hospital

New Delhi-110001 Delhi

May 1, 2012 Rs.2193000/-

72. SR/FT/LS-38/2011 GLUT4 translocation and ?-lipoic Acid(LA): A new

insight in exploring possible signaling mechanisms of

LA in glucose uptake via., GLUT4 translocation

Dr. S. Ashok Kumar

Centre for Biotechnology

Anna University

Chennai-600025 Tamil Nadu

May 1, 2012 Rs.2050000/-

73. SR/FT/LS-39/2011 A study on Taxonomy and Ethno-botany with an

emphasis to biochemical parameters of the family

Myristicaceae R. Br. in North East India

Dr. (Ms.) Dipanwita Banik

North-East Institute of Science and

Technology

Jorhat-785006 Assam

May 1, 2012 Rs.1616000/-

74. SR/FT/LS-40/2011 Zinc-Microbe Interactions in the sediments of

contaminated Thungabadhra river by industrial

effluents in Kurnool district, A.P.

Dr. (Ms.) M. Madakka

Deptt. of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics

Yogi Vemana University

Kadapa-516003 Andhra Pradesh

May 1, 2012 Rs.1995000/-

75. SR/FT/LS-41/2011 Molecular Dynamics of Rhodopsin and Arrestin in

Visual Signal Transduction

Dr. (Ms.) D. Gayathri

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Dr. M.G.R Educational & Research

Institute, Dr. MGR University

Periyar EVR High Road, Maduravoyal,

Chennai-600095 Tamil Nadu

May 1, 2012 Rs.1825000/-

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76. SR/FT/LS-42/2011 Anthelminitic activity of some common plants against

liver fluke Fasciola gigantica

Dr. Pradeep Kumar

Deptt. of Zoology

D.D.U. Gorakhpur University

Gorakhpur-273009 Uttar Pradesh

May 1, 2012 Rs.2365000/-

77. SR/FT/LS-43/2011 Evaluation of selected Indian medicinal plants as a

potent antioxidant and inhibitor of 3-Hydroxy-3-

methyl-glutaryl-coenzyme A(HMG-CoA) reductase

enzymatic activity: An In Vitro, In Vitro and In Silico

study

Dr. M. Salman Khan

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Integral University

Kursi Road, Lucknow-226026 Uttar

Pradesh

May 1, 2012 Rs.2181000/-

78. SR/FT/LS-44/2011 Homology modeling and docking study on human NK-

I receptor: A target for cancer

Dr. Manish Kumar Gupta

Deptt. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry

I.S.F. College of Pharmacy

GT Road, Moga-142001 Punjab

May 1, 2012 Rs.1635000/-

79. SR/FT/LS-45/2011 Identification of genes involved in the pathogenesis of

Rosellinia necatrix causing white root rot in apple

Dr. Saurabh Kulshrestha

Faculty of Biotechnology

Shoolini University of Biotechnology and

Management Sciences

Post Box No.-9, Solan-173212 Himachal

Pradesh

May 1, 2012 Rs.2300000/-

80. SR/FT/LS-46/2011 Nanotoxicity of Arsenic (III) and Cadmium Sulfide in

Rat

Dr. Yeshvandra Verma

Deptt. of Zoology

C.C.S. University

Meerut-250004 Uttar Pradesh

May 1, 2012 Rs.1800000/-

81. SR/FT/LS-47/2011 Studies on expression levels of essential Fattyacid

Biosynthetic genes in Micro Algae

Dr. S. Kathiresan

Deptt. of Molecular Biology, School of

Biological Sciences

Madurai Kamaraj University

Madurai-625021 Tamil Nadu

May 1, 2012 Rs.2290000/-

82. SR/FT/LS-48/2011 Identification and functional characterization of

piRNA in rat ovary cells

Dr. P. Gopal

Deptt. of Plant Biotechnology, School of

Biotechnology

Madurai Kamaraj University

Madurai-625021 Tamil Nadu

May 1, 2012 Rs.2180000/-

83. SR/FT/LS-49/2011 Bi-directional effects of Adenosine 2A receptors in

Traumatic Brain Injury: Understanding of time

window based molecular signaling cascades towards

therapeutic approach

Dr. Parthiban K. Velayutham

Deptt. of Neurological Sciences

Christian Medical College

Vellore-632004 Tamil Nadu

May 1, 2012 Rs.2490000/-

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84. SR/FT/LS-50/2011 In-vitro studies on anticancer activity of fungal taxol

isolated from endophytic fungi on medicinal plants

Dr. M. Pandi

Deptt. of Molecular Microbiology, School

of Biotechnology

Madurai Kamaraj University

Madurai-625021 Tamil Nadu

May 1, 2012 Rs.2195000/-

85. SR/FT/LS-52/2011 Molecular mechanisms underlying extracellular

regulated oligodendrocyte lineage progression:

Possible implications for demyelinating disorders

Dr. Prakash P. Pillai

Deptt. of Zoology, Faculty of Science

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of

Baroda

Vadodara-390002

May 1, 2012 Rs.2467000/-

86. SR/FT/LS-06/2010 In vitro reconstitution of the late transcription

machinery of mycobacteriophage D29

Dr. Vikas Jain

Deptt. of Biology

Indian Institute of Science Education &

Research- Bhopal

ITI Gas Rahat Building, Govindpura,

Bhopal-462023 Madhya Pradesh

May 2, 2012 Rs.1835000/-

87. SR/FT/LS-07/2010 Nano-bioconjugation of antimicrobial cyclic

peptides(cyclotides) on biodegradable nanoparticles

for the control and targeted delivery

Dr. Subhash C. Yadav

Biotechnology & Bioresearch Div.

The Energy Research Institute

IHC Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-

110003 Delhi

May 2, 2012 Rs.2225000/-

88. SR/FT/LS-09/2010 Taxonomy and molecular analysis ( through RAPD-

PCR) of moths ( Lepidoptera) of Cold Deserts ( Spiti

and Leh) of Indian Himalayas

Dr. Pawan Kumar

Deptt. of Entomology

Himalayan Forest Research Institute

Conifer Campus, Shimla-171009 Himachal

Pradesh

May 2, 2012 Rs.1968000/-

89. SR/FT/LS-10/2010 Diversity of Metal-tolerant Bacteria Occurring in

Heavily Polluted Soil and Mine Spoil in Zawar,

Udaipur (India)

Dr. (Ms.) Harshada Joshi

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Mohanlal Sukhadia University

Vigyan Bhawan, Block B, New Campus,

Udaipur-313001 Rajasthan

May 2, 2012 Rs.1380000/-

90. SR/FT/LS-11/2010 Role of Heat Shock Protein 70 during eye development

and Rhodopsin Trafficking in Drosophila eye

Dr. Anand K. Tiwari

School of Biological Sciences &

Biotechnology

Indian Institute of Advanced Research

Koba, Gandhinagar-382007 Gujarat

May 2, 2012 Rs.1645000/-

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91. SR/FT/LS-12/2010 Transcriptome sequencing and gene annotation in

Coleus forskohlii: A step towards unraveling forskolin

biosynthetic pathway

Dr. Sumit G. Gandhi

Plant Biotech. Division

Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine

Canal Road, Jammu Tawi-180001 J&K

May 2, 2012 Rs.1895000/-

92. SR/FT/LS-13/2010 Development of microbial based bioformulations for

the management of major fungal diseases in Urdbean

Dr. (Mrs.) P. Latha

Deptt. of Plant Pathology

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Coimbatore-641003 Tamil Nadu

May 2, 2012 Rs.2200000/-

93. SR/FT/LS-14/2010 Detection and management of viruses infecting potato

plants in Punjab

Dr. Balwinder Singh

Dept. of Biotechnology

Khalsa College Amritsar

Amritsar-143002 Punjab

May 2, 2012 Rs.2493000/-

94. SR/FT/LS-15/2010 Cold tolerant rhizobacteria as bio nematicide for high

value crops (Black pepper and Coffee) at hilly regions

Dr. P. Senthilkumar

Nematology Dv., Horticultural Research

Station

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Yeracaud, Salem-636602 Tamil Nadu

May 2, 2012 Rs.1300000/-

95. SR/FT/LS-17/2010 Cellular and molecular studies on action of lycopene in

neuroprotection & anti-aging phenomena in rat

(pheochromocytoma) PC-12 cell lines

Dr. (Ms.) Nupur Sinha nee Srivastava

Amity Institute of Biotechnology

Amity University

Sector-125, NOIDA-201303 Uttar Pradesh

May 2, 2012 Rs.1840000/-

96. SR/FT/LS-18/2010 Proapoptotic serine protease HtrA2/Omi: Structural

determinants of its mechanism of action

Dr.(Ms.) Kakoli Bose

Advanced Centre for Treatment Research &

Education in Cancer(ACTREC)

Tata Memorial Centre

Plot No.1 &2, Sector 22, Kharghar, Navi

Mumbai-410210 Maharashtra

May 2, 2012 Rs.2375000/-

97. SR/FT/LS-19/2010 Faunestic study of cestode parasites of freshwater

fishes from Marathwada region (M.S.), India

Dr. Bhure Dhanraj Balbhim

PG Deptt. Of Zoology

Yeshwant Mahavidyalaya

VIP Road, Nanded-431602 Maharashtra

May 2, 2012 Rs.2000000/-

98. SR/FT/LS-20/2010 Study of the inflammatory effects and genotoxicity

induced by some selected industrial nanoparticles

Dr. Daoud Ali

Photobiology Division

Indian Institute of Toxicology Research

PB No. 80, MG Marg, Lucknow-226001

Uttar Pradesh

May 2, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

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99. SR/FT/LS-21/2010 To study the effect of natural biomolecules as

molecular crowding agents on the structure and

stability of nucleic acid structures: Biophysical and

biochemical approach

Dr.(Ms.) Sarika Saxena

Amity Institute of Biotechnology

Amity University

J-3 Block, Sector-125, NOIDA-201303

Uttar Pradesh

May 2, 2012 Rs.2275000/-

100. SR/FT/LS-22/2010 Detection and public health significance of biogenic

amines in the fishery products

Dr. S. Paramasivam

Deptt. Of Oceanography and Coastal

Studies, School of Marine Sciences

Alagappa University

Thondi Campus, Thondi-623409 Tamil

Nadu

May 2, 2012 Rs.1890000/-

101. SR/FT/LS-23/2010 Bioactive novel bacteria from sea fans Dr. C. Chellaram

Deptt. Of Biomedical Engg.

Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr RR Dr SR Engg.

College

Avadi, Chennai-600062 Tamil Nadu

May 2, 2012 Rs.2000000/-

102. SR/FT/LS-24/2010 In vitro and in vivo evaluation of certain seaweed

extracts of marine halophytes for their anti microbial

efficacy against prevention of disease incidence in

Silkworm, Bombyx mori L.

Dr. (Ms.) S. Sugnana Kumari

Biology Division

Indian Institute of Chemical Technology

Hyderabad-500007 Andhra Pradesh

May 2, 2012 Rs.2395000/-

103. SR/FT/LS-25/2010 Development of virtual screening tool for anti-cancer

activity of natural compounds/derivatives

Dr. Feroz Khan

Metabolic and Structural Biology Deptt

Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic

Plants

PO-CIMAP, Kukrail Picnic Spot Road,

Lucknow-226015 Uttar Pradesh

May 2, 2012 Rs.2000000/-

104. SR/FT/LS-26/2010 Screening, purification, molecular cloning and

functional characterization of the novel plant cell wall-

degrading enzymes from natural sources

Dr. (Ms.) Luna Goswami

School of Biotechnology

KIIT University

Bhubaneswar-751024 Odisha

May 2, 2012 Rs.1900000/-

105. SR/FT/LS-27/2010 Development of economically viable conversion

technology for ethanol production from rice straw

Dr. (Ms.) Renu Singh

Division of Environmental Sciences

Indian Agricultural Research Institute

Pusa, New Delhi-110012

May 2, 2012 Rs.2296000/-

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106. SR/FT/LS-28/2010 Study on conservation of bat fauna of the Lengteng

wildlife sanctuary in the Mizoram state, North-eastern

India

Dr. C. Vanlalnghaka

Dept. of Zoology

Government Serchhip College

Serchhip-796181 Mizoram

May 2, 2012 Rs.2000000/-

107. SR/FT/LS-29/2010 Dimethylformamide-degrading bacteria: A novel

approach for bioremediation of industrial effluents

with bacterial biofilms

Dr. B. Ashok kumar

Deptt. of Genetic Engineering, School of

Biotechnology

Madurai Kamaraj University

Madurai-620024 Tamil Nadu

May 2, 2012 Rs.2270000/-

108. SR/FT/LS-30/2010 Structural characterization and evaluation of toxin

produced by Colletotrichum falcatum for sugarcane

red rot disease management

Dr. V. Jayakumar

Plant Pathology Division

Sugarcane Breeding Institute

Coimbatore-641007 Tamil Nadu

May 2, 2012 Rs.2150000/-

109. SR/FT/LS-31/2010 Development of eco-friendly bio-pesticide derived

from plant origin for the control of agriculturally

important Lepidopteran insect pests

Dr. M Pavunraj

Deptt. Of Zoology

University of Madras

Guindy Campus, Chennai-600025 Tamil

Nadu

May 2, 2012 Rs.1800000/-

110. SR/FT/LS-32/2010 Propagation, conservation and isolation of active

principles from Salacia oblonga- An endangered plant

used in diabetes

Dr. (Ms.) Ch. Surekha

Deptt. Of Biochemistry, GITAM Institute of

Science

GITAM University

Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam-530045

Andhra Pradesh

May 2, 2012 Rs.2040000/-

111. SR/FT/LS-33/2010 The role of histone post-translational modifications in

nucleosome structure: applications of quantum/coarse

grained/molecular dynamics approaches

Dr. (Ms.) R. Amutha

Centre for Bioinformatics, School of Life

Sciences

Pondicherry University

RV Nagar, Puducherry-605014

May 4, 2012 Rs.1908000/-

112. SR/FT/LS-34/2010 Evaluation for improved management of the coastal

zone and its biodiversity and participatory monitoring

Dr. D. Sannadurgappa

Centre for Sustainable Technologies

Indian Institute of Science

Bangalore-560012 Karnataka

May 4, 2012 Rs.1500000/-

113. SR/FT/LS-35/2010 Deciphering the novel genes involved in pathogen

recognition receptor mediated signaling pathways in

penaied shrimp

Dr. R. Sudhakaran

School of Bio-sciences & Technology

VIT University

Vellore-632014 Tamil Nadu

May 4, 2012 Rs.1700000/-

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114. SR/FT/LS-36/2010 Study of clustered DNA-damage repair mechanism in

nucleosome core particles

Dr. Prolay Das

Dept. of Chemistry

Indian Institute of Technology Patna

Patliputra Colony, Patna-800013 Bihar

May 4, 2012 Rs.2640000/-

115. SR/FT/LS-37/2010 Studies on the Expression profiles and functions of

microRNAs in hypertrophied heart

Dr. Subbiah Ramasamy

Deptt. of Molecular Biology, School of

Biological Sciences

Madurai Kamaraj University

Madurai-625021 Tamil Nadu

May 4, 2012 Rs.2265000/-

116. SR/FT/LS-38/2010 Factors regulating epithelial mesenchymal transition

and metastasis of gastric cancer

Dr. (Ms.) Asima Bhattacharyya

School of Biological Sciences

National Institute of Science Education and

Research

Institute of Physics Campus, Sachivalaya

Marg, Bhubaneswar-751005 Odisha

May 4, 2012 Rs.1344000/-

117. SR/FT/LS-39/2010 Inhibitory effect of Cinnamomum zeylanicum on ?-

glucosidase activity and postprandial hyperglycemia

Dr. (Ms.) Kavitha Thirumurugan

CBMR, School of Bio-Sciences &

Technology

VIT University

Vellore-632014 Tamil Nadu

May 4, 2012 Rs.2250000/-

118. SR/FT/LS-40/2010 Molecular Identification of commercially important

Mystus species using cytochrome c oxidase-I gene

Dr. M. Nagarajan

School of Biological Sciences

Central University of Kerala

Padannakad P.O., Nileshwar, Kasaragod-

671328 Kerala

May 4, 2012 Rs.2300000/-

119. SR/FT/LS-41/2010 Systematic exploration and pharmacological appraisal

of active botanical ingredient (fraction) isolated from

herbs as possible adjunct/alternate therapeutic aid for

dementia associated with Alzheimer’s Diseases

Dr. P. Selvamani

Deptt. of Pharmaceutical Technology

Anna University of Technology

Tiruchirappalli-620024 Tamil Nadu

May 4, 2012 Rs.2685000/-

120. SR/FT/LS-43/2010 Does SIR proteins attenuate Alzheimer’s disease (AD)

pathogenesis by regulating cholesterol homeostasis?-

An approach to understand the biochemical concept

behind AD pathology

Dr. (Ms.) M. Anusuyadevi Jayachandran

Dept. of Biochemistry

Bharathidasan University

Tiruchirappalli-620024 Tamil Nadu

May 4, 2012 Rs.2369000/-

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121. SR/FT/LS-44/2010 Isolation and Funtional Characterization of DREB

Transcription Factor from Cynodon dactylon (L.)Pers.

Dr. (Ms.) K. Kavitha

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Oilseeds Reseacrh

Station campus

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Tindivanam-604002 Tamil Nadu

May 4, 2012 Rs.2390000/-

122. SR/FT/LS-45/2010 Morphological and DNA molecular characterization of

silk worm, Bombyx mori L. germplasm in the

identification of potential parental breeds

Dr. C. Ramesha

Andhra Pradesh State Sericulture Research

and Development Institute

Kirikera, Hindupur-515211 Andhra Pradesh

May 4, 2012 Rs.1750000/-

123. SR/FT/LS-46/2010 Elicitation of signal transduction pathways for

molecular regulation of ripening in banana fruit:

Trancriptosome analysis and development of pre-

treatment formulations

Dr. Manjunatha G.

University of Horticultural Sciences

Sector-60, Navanagar, Bagalkot-587102

Karnataka

May 4, 2012 Rs.1992000/-

124. SR/FT/LS-47/2010 Biochemical and Biophysical Characterization of Ail:

The Yersinia pestis Outer Membrane Protein

Dr. (Ms.) R. Mahalakshmi

Deptt. of Biological Sciences

Indian Institute of Science Education and

Research Bhopal

Transit Campus: ITI (Gas Rahat) Building,

Govindpura, Bhopal-462023 M.P

May 4, 2012 Rs.1915000/-

125. SR/FT/LS-48/2010 Effect of Macromolecular Crowding Agent on Protein

in the Presence of Sugar Osmolytes

Dr. Asimul Islam

Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in

Basic Sciences

Jamia Millia Islamia

New Delhi-110025 Delhi

May 4, 2012 Rs.2400000/-

126. SR/FT/LS-49/2010 Development and characterization of carrier based

nanogel formulation for skin targeting of 5-FU

Dr. Subheet Jain

Deptt. of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Guru Nanak Dev University

Amritsar-143005 Punjab

May 4, 2012 Rs.1700000/-

127. SR/FT/LS-50/2010 To investigate the role of human inducible and

endothelial nitric oxide synthase promoter

polymorphism during malaria infection among tribal

dominant population of Jharkhand

Dr. Mohammad Sohail

Dept. of Zoology

Vinoba Bhave University

Hazaribagh-825301 Jharkhand

May 4, 2012 Rs.2090000/-

128. SR/FT/LS-51/2010 Evaluation of drug yielding potential of turmeric at

different agroclimatic region emphasizing on

differential gene expression with respect to curcumin

content

Dr. (Ms.) Sujata Mohanty

Centre of Biotechnology

Siksha “O” Anusandhan University

Kalinga Nagar, Ghatikia, Bhubaneswar-

751003 Odisha

May 4, 2012 Rs.2250000/-

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129. SR/FT/LS-52/2010 Identification of novel factors that regulate longevity in

Drosophila melanogaster

Dr. (Ms.) Vasanthi Dasari

Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology

Uppal Road, Hyderabad-500007 Andhra

Pradesh

May 4, 2012 Rs.2165000/-

130. SR/FT/LS-53/2010 Therapeutic enzymes from microbial sources:

Production improvement and studies on their human

serum albumin nanocomplexes

Dr. Ravi Kumar Kadeppagari

Deptt. of Nano-Biosciences, Centre for

Emerging Technologies

Jain University

Jain Global Campus, Kanakapura Main

Road, Ramanagara Dist-562112 Karnataka

May 4, 2012 Rs.2270000/-

131. SR/FT/LS-54/2010 Bioprocess optimization of recombinant human

granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor

(hGM-CSF) expression in Escherichia coli

Dr. Yogender Pal Khasa

Deptt. of Microbiology

University of Delhi South Campus

Benito Juarez Road, New Delhi-110021

May 4, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

132. SR/FT/LS-55/2010 Monitoring of ambient atmospheric and Ganga river

water-quality at Haridwar, under anthropogenic

pressure of religio-touristic activities, round the year

Dr. Vijay Sharma

School of Yoga & Health

Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya

Gayatri Kunj, Shantikunj, Haridwar-249411

Uttarakhand

May 4, 2012 Rs.2040000/-

133. SR/FT/LS-56/2010 Structural & Functional characterization of unique

metabolic pathway proteins from Leishmania donovani

Dr. (Ms.) Anju Pappachan

Department of Bioinformatics and

Structural Biology

Indian Institute of Advanced Research

Koba, Gandhinagar-382007 Gujarat

May 4, 2012 Rs.2400000/-

134. SR/FT/LS-57/2010 Studies on mycoflora of herbal drugs under storage

with special reference to mycotoxins detection and its

prevention

Dr. Panchshila S. Kabnoorkar

Interactive Research School for Health

Affairs

Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University

Medical College Campus, Katraj,

Dhankawadi, Pune-411043 Maharastra

May 4, 2012 Rs.2250000/-

135. SR/FT/LS-58/2010 Characterization of Immune signaling pathway in

Anopheles mosquitoes

Dr. (Ms.) Lalita Gupta

Deptt. of Biological Sciences

Birla Institute of Technology and Science

Pilani-333031 Rajasthan

May 4, 2012 Rs.2120000/-

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136. SR/FT/LS-59/2010 Investigating the functional relationship of receptor for

advanced glycation end-products (RAGE) mediated

signaling and cell survival in cancer and special

focusing to its regulation by RAGE specific SiRNA

Dr. Chandramani Pathak

Cell Biology Laboratory

Indian Institute of Advanced Research

Koba, Gandhinagar-382007 Gujarat

May 4, 2012 Rs.2030000/-

137. SR/FT/LS-60/2010 Assessment of immunological eesponse in the

pathogenesis of argemone oil poisoning

Dr. Anurag Tripathi

Food Toxicology Division

Indian Institute of Toxicological Research

80-MG Marg, Lucknow-226001 Uttar

Pradesh

May 4, 2012 Rs.2000000/-

138. SR/FT/LS-61/2010 Role of bZIP transcription factors in Dictyostelium

discoideum

Dr.(Ms.) Naorem Aruna Devi

Deptt. of Genetics

University of Delhi South Campus

Benito Juarez Road, New Delhi-110021

May 4, 2012 Rs.2460000/-

139. SR/FT/LS-62/2010 Identification and Characterization of anti-cancerous

and anti-angiogenic biomolecules for colon cancer

Dr. (Ms.) Rashmi K Ambasta

School of Biosciences and Technology,

Center for Biomedical Research

Vellore Institute of Technology

Vellore-632014 Tamil Nadu

May 4, 2012 Rs.2475000/-

140. SR/FT/LS-63/2010 Development of Alternaria blight resistant/tolerant

high yielding Indian mustard( Brassica juncea L.)

Dr. (Ms.) Preetesh Kumari

National Research Centre on Plant

Biotechnology, Lal Bahadur Shastri Centre

Pusa Campus, New Delhi-110012 Delhi

May 4, 2012 Rs.2350000/-

141. SR/FT/LS-64/2010 Unravelling the Physico-Chemical Basis of Cellular

Signalling

Dr. Durba Sengupta

Physical Chemistry Division

National Chemical Laboratory

Pune-411008 Maharashtra

May 4, 2012 Rs.2300000/-

142. SR/FT/LS-65/2010 Molecular analysis of the expression of abscisic acid

inducible genes in the developing grains: Comparison

between salt-sensitive and salt tolerant rice varieties

Dr. Aryadeep Roy Choudhury

PG Deptt. of Biotechnology

St. Xavier’s College

30 Mother Teresa Sarani, Kolkata-700016

West Bengal

May 4, 2012 Rs.2495000/-

143. SR/FT/LS-67/2010 Generation of point and deletion mutagenized

population of Tomato (cv. Arka vikas) and Molecular

characterization of mutants

Dr. P. Osman Basha

Deptt. of Genetics and Genomics, School of

life Sciences

Yogi Vemana University

Kadapa-516003 Andhra Pradesh

May 4, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

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144. SR/FT/LS-68/2010 Transcriptional and Functional Characterization of

Xenorhabduas nematophila toxin-antitoxin (TA)

modules

Dr. Jitendra Singh

School of Biotechnology

Gautam Buddha University

Greater Noida-201308 Uttar Pradesh

May 4, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

145. SR/FT/LS-69/2010 Genetic Diversity population structure and linkage

disequilibrium assessment for association mapping

studies in coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) germplasm

Dr. (Ms.) S. Geethanjali

Coconut Research Station

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

, Aliyar Nagar-642101 Tamil Nadu

May 4, 2012 Rs.1595000/-

146. SR/FT/LS-70/2010 Effect of D-Limonene, a monoterpene, in

streptozotocin induced experimental Diabetes

Dr. R. Saravanam

Deptt. of Biochemistry & Biotechnology

Annamalai University

Annamalainagar-608002 Tamil Nadu

May 4, 2012 Rs.1894000/-

147. SR/FT/LS-71/2010 Submerged fermentation of sorghum grains for

fermented food items

Dr. Niteen Vinay Phirke

PG Deptt. of Microbiology

Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University

Amravati-444602 Maharastra

May 4, 2012 Rs.2540000/-

148. SR/FT/LS-72/2010 Expression of heat shock proteins in response to White

Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) of Shrimp (Penaeus

monodon)

Dr. C. Venkatesan

Aquaculture Biotechnology Divison

C. Abdul Hakeem College

Hakeem Nag,Melvisharam, Vellore Distt.-

632509 Tamil Nadu

May 4, 2012 Rs.2380000/-

149. SR/FT/LS-73/2010 The causes and consequences of female movement in

the social structure of short nosed fruit Bat, Cynopterus

sphinx

Dr. D. Paramanantha Swami Doss

Deptt. of Animal Behaviour & Physiology,

School of Biological Sciences

Madurai Kamaraj University

Madurai-625021 Tamil Nadu

May 4, 2012 Rs.1980000/-

150. SR/FT/LS-74/2010 Strategies for studying the salinity stress adaptations of

different Coleus species

Dr. K. V. Chaitanya

Deptt. of Biotechnology, GITAM Institute

of Technology

GITAM University

Visakhapatanam-530045

May 4, 2012 Rs.2172000/-

151. SR/FT/LS-75/2010 Understanding the role of Caenorhabditis elegans Sin-

3 in Cep-1 mediated gene repression

Dr. (Ms.) Meenakshi Dwivedi

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Centre for Biomedical

Research

University of Delhi, Delhi-110007

May 4, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

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152. SR/FT/LS-76/2010 Studies on differential gene expression related to salt

tolerance in a haplotype Sesuvium portulacastrum (L.)

L.

Dr. Vinayak H. Lokhande

Deptt. of Biotechnolgy and Bioinformatics

Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil University

CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai-400614

Maharashtra

May 4, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

153. SR/FT/LS-77/2010 Role of innate immune components in inflammation

induced insulin resistance

Dr. Akhilesh Kumar Tamarakar

Division of Biochemistry

Central Drug Research Institute

Chattar Manzil, P. O. Box 173, Lucknow-

226001 Uttar Pradesh

May 4, 2012 Rs.1760000/-

154. SR/FT/LS-78/2010 Large scale production and formulation of AM fungal

bio-fertilizer in agricultural field of Maharashtra

Dr. Mahesh Y. Borde

Deptt. of Botany

University of Pune

Ganeshkhind, Pune-411007 Maharashtra

May 4, 2012 Rs.2045000/-

155. SR/FT/LS-80/2010 Development of non human primate model for

endometrial hyperplasia

Dr. Uddhav K. Chaudhari

Primate Biology Deptt.,

National Institute for Research in

Reproductive Health

Jehangir Merwanji Street, Parel, Mumbai-

400012 Maharashtra

May 4, 2012 Rs.2170000/-

156. SR/FT/LS-81/2010 Antimicrobial activity of Indian folklore medicinal

plants to replace antibiotics against shrimp diseases

Dr. A. Sivaraj

Deptt. of Zoology

Thiruvalluvar University

Serkkadu, Vellore-632115 Tamil Nadu

May 4, 2012 Rs.2486000/-

157. SR/FT/LS-82/2010 Exploration of microbial diversity associated with coal

mine overburden spoil through metagenomic studies

Dr. Amiya Kumar Patel

School of Life Sciences

Sambalpur University

Jyoti Vihar, Burla-768019 Odisha

May 4, 2012 Rs.2000000/-

158. SR/FT/LS-83/2010 Identification of molecular factors associated with

Fusarium udum resistance (Cajanas cajan (L.)

Millspaugh) cultivars

Dr. Dipankar Chakroborti

PG Deptt. of Biotechnology

St. Xavier’s College

30, Mother Teresa Sarani, Kolkata-700016

West Bengal

May 4, 2012 Rs.250000/-

159. SR/FT/LS-84/2010 In-silico protein sequence analysis and function

prediction

Dr. Manish Kumar

Deptt. of Biophysics

University of Delhi South Campus

Benito Juarez Road, New Delhi-110021

May 4, 2012 Rs.1850000/-

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160. SR/FT/LS-85/2010 Herbal extracts as an alternative for the control of ticks

infesting cattle

Dr. K. Arunachalam

Deptt. of Veterinary Parasitology

Veterinary College and Research Institute

Namakkal-637002 Tamil Nadu

May 4, 2012 Rs.1100000/-

161. SR/FT/LS-196/2009 Studies on antimicrobial and antioxidant potential of

Brasicca sp. for improving the shelf life and nutritional

status of Bread, Pizza and Burger

Dr.(Ms.) Ranjan Gupta

Deptt. of Biochemistry

Kurukshetra University

Kurukshetra-136119 Haryana

May 9, 2012 Rs.1800000/-

162. SR/FT/LS-197/2009 Ecological studies of ungulates in Thar Desert of

Rajasthan for conservation amplification

Dr. Sumit Dookia

University School of Environmental

Management

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Sector-16C, Dwaraka, New Delhi-110075

Delhi

May 9, 2012 Rs.1470000/-

163. SR/FT/LS-198/2009 Identification of genetic alteration in solid tumor

patients in South Indian Population

Dr. V. Balachandar

Human Genetics Laboratory, Deptt. of

Zoology, School of Life Sciences

Bharathiar University

Coimbatore-641046 Tamil Nadu

May 9, 2012 Rs.2350000/-

164. SR/FT/LS-199/2009 Protective role of Withania somnifera against

Scopalamine-Induced Memory impairment in

alzheimeric rats

Dr. (Ms.) G. Visweswari

Deptt. of Neurochemistry

National Institute of Mental Health and

Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS)

Hosur Main Road, Bangalore-560029

Karnataka

May 9, 2012 Rs.2220000/-

165. SR/FT/LS-86/2010 Devlopment of diagnostics for detection of Bipolaris

oryzae in India using molecular markers and its eco

friendly management

Dr. Atul Kumar

IARI Regional Station, Pusa

Samastipur-848125 Bihar

May 9, 2012 Rs.2100000/-

166. SR/FT/LS-87/2010 Mutational analysis of MeCP2 and CDKL5 genes to

develop diagnostic method for Rett Syndrome in India

Dr. Dhanjit Kumar Das

Genetic Research Centre

National Institute for Research in

Reproductive Health

JM Street, Parel, Mumbai-400012

Maharashtra

May 9, 2012 Rs.2040000/-

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167. SR/FT/LS-88/2010 Molecular phylogeographic studies on Ranid frogs of

Western Ghats

Dr. K. P. Dinesh

Centre for Ecological Sciences

Indian Institute of Science

Bangalore-560012 Karnataka

May 9, 2012 Rs.2427000/-

168. SR/FT/LS-89/2010 Risk assessment and management of industrial

pollution on molluscan fauna of Kolhapur, Sangli and

Satara district

Dr. Nitin Anandrao Kamble

Deptt. of Zoology

Shivaji University

Kolhapur-416004 Maharashtra

May 9, 2012 Rs.1568000/-

169. SR/FT/LS-200/2009 Development of a novel format of stable single chain

antibodies for the therapeutic, diagnostic and cosmetics

use

Dr. (Ms.) Ena Ray Banerjee

Immunology and Regenerative Medicine

Research Lab., Dept. of Zoology

University of Calcutta

35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata-

700019 West Bengal

May 15, 2012 Rs.1930000/-

170. SR/FT/LS-33/2011 Molecular cloning and characterization of regulatory

components of prolamin gene expression in developing

seeds of finger millet

Dr. Vikram Singh Gaur

Deptt. of Molecular Biology & Genetic

Engineering, College of Basic Sciences &

Humanities

GB Pant University of Agriculture &

Technology

Pantnagar-263145 Uttarakhand

May 15, 2012 Rs.2300000/-

171. SR/FT/LS-54/2011 Evaluation of suitable integrated farming system

components for wetland situation in Erode district of

Tamil Nadu

Dr. (Ms.) K. Ramah

Deptt. of Agronomy, Agricultural Research

Station

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Bhavanisagar, Erode Dt-638451 Tamil

Nadu

May 15, 2012 Rs.1450000/-

172. SR/FT/LS-55/2011 Ecotoxicological assessment of degraded residues of

commercialized TiO2 based nanomaterials on Bacteria

Dr. Mandeep Dadhwal

Deptt. of Biotechnology

NIIT University

Neemrana, NH-8, Delhi-Jaipur Highway,

District Alwar-301705 Rajasthan

May 15, 2012 Rs.1800000/-

173. SR/FT/LS-56/2011 Assessment of ecologically safe phytochemicals and

other safer synthetic compounds for the control of

stored product insects

Dr. B. R. Guruprasad

Food Protectants & Infestation Control

Central Food Technological Research

Institute

Mysore-570020 Karnataka

May 15, 2012 Rs.2285000/-

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174. SR/FT/LS-57/2011 Genotoxic and haematological effect of commonly

used synthetic pesticides on non-target organisms

Dr. (Ms.) Jaya Shahi

Deptt. of Zoology

DDU Gorakhpur University

Gorakhpur-273009 U.P

May 15, 2012 Rs.2330000/-

175. SR/FT/LS-58/2011 Design, synthesis and evaluation of novel

tetrahydroquinoline & tetrahydroisoquinoline analogs

as anti-HIV agents

Dr. S. Murugesan

Deptt. of Pharmacy

Birla Institute of Technology & Science

Pilani-333031 Rajasthan

May 15, 2012 Rs.2475000/-

176. SR/FT/LS-59/2011 Development of Eucalyptus globules oil containing

bio-adhesive polymeric nanoparticles and estimation of

its cycotoxicity potential and assay against biofilm

Dr. Vishnu Agarwal

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Motilal Nehru National Institute of

Technology

Allahabad-211004 Uttar Pradesh

May 15, 2012 Rs.2076000/-

177. SR/FT/LS-60/2011 Effect of bioactive nutrients against drug induced

hepatotoxicity in albino rats

Dr. Yasir Hasan Siddique

Deptt. of Zoology

Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh-202002 Uttar Pradesh

May 15, 2012 Rs.1650000/-

178. SR/FT/LS-61/2011 To identify novel mutations in Gene X of HBV for the

early diagnosis of HCC Progression

Dr. Manoj G.

HLL Lifecare Limited

Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram-695002

Kerala

May 15, 2012 Rs.2130000/-

179. SR/FT/LS-62/2011 Biodiversity of Odonata (Insecta) and the impact of

agrochemicals on them in the rice ecosystem of

Cauvery delta zone in Tamil Nadu

Dr. R. Arulprakash

Deptt. of Agricultural Entomology,

Agricultural Research Station

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Pattukkottai, Thanjavur-614602 Tamil

Nadu

May 15, 2012 Rs.1860000/-

180. SR/FT/LS-63/2011 To investigate the effect of Nitric Oxide releasing

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory compound in

hepatocytes injury in steatosis

Dr. C. Thirunavukkarasu

Deptt. of Biochemistry & Molecular

Biology

Pondicherry University

Puducherry-605014

May 15, 2012 Rs.1996000/-

181. SR/FT/LS-64/2011 Design and discovery of aurora kinase inhibitors as

anti-cancer drugs: application of computer aided drug

design

Dr. S. Mohane Coumar

Centre for Bioinformatics, School of Life

Sciences

Pondicherry University

Puducherry-605014

May 15, 2012 Rs.2430000/-

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182. SR/FT/LS-65/2011 Functional characterization of novel genes of

Mycobacterium tuberculosis and their role in

immunomodulation of host immune responses

Dr. (Ms.) Balla Venkata Kranthi

Deptt. of Microbiology and Cell Biology

Indian Institute of Scienc

Bangalore-560012 Karnataka

May 15, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

183. SR/FT/LS-66/2011 Bioherbicidal potential of

immobilized(encapsulated/entrapped) formulations of

essential oil from leaves of plant Calliistemon

viminalis

Dr. Sunil Mittal

Centre of Environmental Science &

Technology, School of Environmental

Science & Earth Sciences

Central University of Punjab

Mansa Road, Bathinda-151001 Punjab

May 15, 2012 Rs.2200000/-

184. SR/FT/LS-68/2011 Structural and functional characterization of the NIa

protease of Cardamom mosaic virus

Dr. T. Jebasingh

School of Biological Sciences

Madurai Kamaraj University

Madurai-625021 Tamil Nadu

May 15, 2012 Rs.2490000/-

185. SR/FT/LS-69/2011 Study on the radiosensitization effect by EGFR

inhibition in lung cancer cells using anti- EGFR

antibody conjugated gold nanoparticles to improve

radiotherapeutic response

Dr. (Ms.) Geetanjali Pujari

Inter-University Accelerator Centre

Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067

May 15, 2012 Rs.2000000/-

186. SR/FT/LS-70/2011 Tracking Aspergillus flavus Toxigenic strain AF 11-4

in groundnut crop soils using SCAR marker based

PCR diagnostic assay

Dr. Hari Kishan Sudini

International Crops Research Institute for

Semi-arid Tropics

Patancheru, Hyderabad-502324 Andhra

Pradesh

May 15, 2012 Rs.2270000/-

187. SR/FT/LS-72/2011 Studies on cell lines as model for predicting in vitro

buccal permeation of various classes of drugs and its

co-relation with in vivo data

Dr. Shrikant Yashwant Charde

Deptt. of Pharmacy

Birla Institute of Technology & Sciences

Pilani-333031 Rajasthan

May 15, 2012 Rs.2358000/-

188. SR/FT/LS-73/2011 Inter- genomic introgression of black rot resistant

genes into cauliflower

Dr. S. S. Dey

Deptt. of Horticulture

Indian Agricultural Research Institute-

Regional Station

Katrain(Kullu Valley)-175129 Himachal

Pradesh

May 15, 2012 Rs.1913000/-

189. SR/FT/LS-74/2011 Identification of microRNAs involved in sex

determination in Helicoverpa armigera

Dr. (Ms.) K Sowjanya Sree

Amity Institute of Microbial Technology

Amity University

Sector-125, Noida-201303 Uttar Pradesh

May 15, 2012 Rs.2485000/-

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190. SR/FT/LS-75/2011 Phylogenetic and functional analysis of carotenoid

cleavage dioxygenase(CCD) of Bixa Orellena with

special reference to bixin synthesis

Dr. R. Siva

School of Biosciences & Technology

VIT University

Vellore-632014 Tamil Nadu

May 15, 2012 Rs.2326000/-

191. SR/FT/LS-76/2011 Epigenetic regulation of genes responsible for

hematopoietic stem cell expansion and cell cycle

regulation

Dr. B. Sudhakar

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Pondicherry University

Puducherry-605014

May 15, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

192. SR/FT/LS-77/2011 Molecular and cytogenetic alterations in the genome of

patients with diabetes mellitus: A case control study

Dr. (Ms.) T. Angeline

PG & Research Deptt. of Zoology

Lady Doak College

Madurai-625002 Tamil Nadu

May 15, 2012 Rs.2420000/-

193. SR/FT/LS-78/2011 Evaluation of genetic diversity, in vitro propagation

and ex-situ conservation of Shorea tumbuggaia Roxb.-

A globally endangered medicinal plant

Dr. Shastri Prasad Shukla

Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory, Plant

Biotechnology Division

Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic

Plants(CIMAP)

Kukrail Picnic spot, Lucknow-226015 Uttar

Pradesh

May 15, 2012 Rs.2300000/-

194. SR/FT/LS-79/2011 Pathological, cultural variability and sequence

diversity in Rhizoctonia bataticola causing dry root rot

of chickpea

Dr. Raju Ghosh

International Crops Research Institute for

Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)

Patancheru-502324 Andhra Pradesh

May 15, 2012 Rs.2360000/-

195. SR/FT/LS-81/2011 Identification of cellular hierarchy of microglia by

developing rodent in vitro model system: A unique

analogue to the differentiating developmental morphs

Dr. Anirban Ghosh

Deptt. of Zoology & Immunology Lab

Panihati Mahavidyalaya

Barasat Road, Sodepur, Kolkata-700110

West Bengal

May 15, 2012 Rs.2300000/-

196. SR/FT/LS-96/2011 Role of human genetic variations in age related

disorders

Dr. (Ms.) Yasha Hasija

Dept. of Biotechnology

Delhi Technological University

Shahbad Daulatpur, Main Bawana Road,

Delhi-110042

May 15, 2012 Rs.1500000/-

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197. SR/FT/LS-66/2010 Effect of genetic polymorphisms on sqamous cell

carcinoma of head and neck

Dr. (Ms.) Somali Sanyal

Amity Institute of Biotechnology

Amity University

Viraj Khand 5, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow-

226010 Uttar Pradesh

May 16, 2012 Rs.1685000/-

198. SR/FT/LS-90/2010 Identification of Novel bacterial resistance islands,

resistance genes and mechanisms of Acinetobacter sps.

Dr. (Ms.) Mandira Kochar

Biotechnology and Management of

Bioresources Divison

The Energy and Resources Institute

Darbari Seth Block, IHC Complex, Lodhi

Road, New Delhi-110003

May 16, 2012 Rs.2173000/-

199. SR/FT/LS-91/2010 Does a crosstalk exist between strigolactones (a new

emerging plant growth regulator) and nitric oxide in

eliciting auxin- induced adventitious rooting?

Dr. (Ms.) Smita Tripathi

Department of Botany

University of Delhi

Delhi-110007

May 16, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

200. SR/FT/LS-92/2010 Design and evaluation of novel Beta-3 adreno-receptor

agonists for potential antidepressant activity

Dr.(Ms.) Shakti Sahi

School of Biotechnology

Gautam Buddha University

Greater Noida-201308 Uttar Pradesh

May 16, 2012 Rs.2322000/-

201. SR/FT/LS-93/2010 Genome scale fitness profiling of transposon mutant

library for identification of novel components of

targets of Rapamycin (TOR) signaling pathway

Dr. (Ms.) Rekha Puria

School of Biotechnology

Gautam Buddha University

Greater Noida-201308 Uttar Pradesh

May 16, 2012 Rs.2420000/-

202. SR/FT/LS-94/2010 A study of expression of cytokines in Breast Cancer

patients

Dr. (Ms.) K. Thriveni

Deptt. of Biochemistry

Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology

Dr. M. H. Marigowda Road, Bangalore-

560029 Karnataka

May 16, 2012 Rs.2378000/-

203. SR/FT/LS-95/2010 Thermostable and neutral phytase from bacteria and

testing their efficiency in dephytinization of food

ingredients

Dr. Bijender Singh

Deptt. of Microbiology

Maharshi Dayanand University

Rohtak-124001 Haryana

May 16, 2012 Rs.2420000/-

204. SR/FT/LS-96/2010 Development of FRET-based nanosenser for

measurement of in vivo flux of lysine and methionine

Dr. Altaf Ahmad

Deptt. of Botany, Faculty of Science

Jamia Hamdard

New Delhi-110062

May 16, 2012 Rs.2490000/-

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205. SR/FT/LS-97/2010 Epigenetic and transcriptional regulation by small

RNAs: A computational approach

Dr. Ravi Shankar

Studio of Computational Biology &

Bioinformatics, Biotechnology Division

Institute of Himalayan Bioresource

Technology

Palampur-176061 Himachal Pradesh

May 16, 2012 Rs.1960000/-

206. SR/FT/LS-98/2010 Screening of Microbial flora (potential biofertilizer) of

castor rhizosphere and development of INM package

in ericulture

Dr. Dip Kumar Gogoi

Central Muga Eri Research & Training

Institute,Central Silk Board

Lahdoigarh, Jorhat-785700 Assam

May 16, 2012 Rs.1880000/-

207. SR/FT/LS-99/2010 Functional characterization of the RIN Gene Dr. (Ms.) Vineeta Singh Chauhan

Deptt. of Plant Sciences, School of Life

Sciences

University of Hyderabad

Hyderabad-500046

May 16, 2012 Rs.2390000/-

208. SR/FT/LS-100/2010 Molecular screening for the existence of laccase gene

family in different white-rot fungi

Dr. Krishna Kant Sharma

Deptt. of Microbiology

Maharshi Dayanand University

Rohtak-124001 Haryana

May 16, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

209. SR/FT/LS-101/2010 Genetic and epigentic basis of the diabetic wound

healing impairment

Dr. (Ms.) Kiran Singh

Deptt. of Molecular and Human Genetics

Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi-221005 Uttar Pradesh

May 16, 2012 Rs.2200000/-

210. SR/FT/LS-102/2010 Genotyping of cultivated Betelvine Dr. Siraj Dutta

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Haldia Institute of Technology

P.O. HIT-Campus, ICARE Complex,

Haldia, Dist. Purba Medinipur, -721657

West Bengal

May 16, 2012 Rs.2200000/-

211. SR/FT/LS-103/2010 Using flurophore-assisted light inactivation (FALI) to

probe function and regulation of “Synaptic Actin” in

vivo

Dr. Vimlesh Kumar

Deptt. of Biological Sciences

Indian Institute of Science Education &

Research-Bhopal

ITI -Gas Rahat Building, Govindpura,

Bhopal-462023 Madhya Pradesh

May 16, 2012 Rs.2075000/-

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212. SR/FT/LS-104/2010 In vitro culture of Strobilanthes flaccidifolius Nees. for

indigo production

Dr. (Ms.) K. Sanatombi

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Manipur University

Canchipur, Imphal-795003 Manipur

May 16, 2012 Rs.2255000/-

213. SR/FT/LS-105/2010 Isolation and screening of novel rhizosphere and

endophytic bacterial isolates using molecular markers

and exploitation against sheath blight of rice

Dr. S. Harish

Department of Plant Pathology

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Coimbatore-641003 Tamil Nadu

May 16, 2012 Rs.1990000/-

214. SR/FT/LS-08/2010 Evaluation & characterization of ESBL producing

pathogenic Gram negative Enterobacteriaceae

Dr. Pradeep B. E.

Dept. of Biosciences

Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

Prasanthi Nilayam, Anantapur Distt-515134

Andhra Pradesh

May 28, 2012 Rs.1980000/-

215. SR/FT/LS-106/2010 Teratogenic effects of Hilban®, an organic insecticide,

on fresh water fish Channa punctatus (Bloch, 1793)

Dr. (Ms.) Abha Mishra

Deptt. of Applied Animal Sciences, School

for Biosciences & Biotechnology

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

Vidhya Vihar, Raebarelli Road, Lucknow-

226025 Uttar Pradesh

May 28, 2012 Rs.2400000/-

216. SR/FT/LS-107/2010 Isolation & development of commercial formulation of

native Nematophagous fungi for the management of

plant parasitic nematodes

Dr. K. Senthamizh

Div. of Plant Nematology, Anbil

Dharamalingam Agricultural College and

Research Institute

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Navalur Kuttapattu, Thriuchirappalli-

620009

May 28, 2012 Rs.1660000/-

217. SR/FT/LS-108/2010 Dietary diversification using pseudocereals-nutritional

composition and their application in bakery and

traditional products

Dr. (Ms.) Sheetal Gupta

Flour Milling, Baking and Confectionery

Technology

Central Food Technological Research

Institute

Mysore-570020 Karnataka

May 28, 2012 Rs.1642000/-

218. SR/FT/LS-109/2010 Degradation of organophosphate (OP) pesticides by

bacteria and study of effect of OP pesticides on insect

(pest) gut micro flora by culture dependent & culture

independent approaches

Dr. Pradipta Saha

Deptt. of Microbiology

The University of Burdwan

Golapbag, Burdwan-713104 West Bengal

May 28, 2012 Rs.2260000/-

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219. SR/FT/LS-110/2010 Epidemiological studies on sugarcane grassy shoot

phytoplasma disease in India

Dr. (Ms.) Smriti Mall

Deptt. of Botany

St. Andrew’s College

Gorakhpur-273001 Uttar Pradesh

May 28, 2012 Rs.1380000/-

220. SR/FT/LS-111/2010 Characterization of cyanotoxins (microcystins) and

quantification of their potential utilization

Dr. (Ms.) Rakhi Bajpai

Algology Division

National Botanical Research Institute

Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow-226001 Uttar

Pradesh

May 28, 2012 Rs.2400000/-

221. SR/FT/LS-113/2010 Functional- omic approaches towards understanding

desiccation tolerance in Indian resurrection plants

Dr. R. G. Sharathchandra

Deptt. of Microbiology

Tumkur University

Tumkur-572103 Karnataka

May 28, 2012 Rs.2408000/-

222. SR/FT/LS-114/2010 Effect of intra-operative mechanical ventilation on

systemic inflammatory response and postoperative

organ failure in patients with pre-existing

inflammatory response

Dr. (Ms.) Asha Tyagi

Deptt. of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care

University College of Medical Sciences &

GTB Hospital

Dilshad Garden, Shahadra, New Delhi-

110095

May 28, 2012 Rs.2300000/-

223. SR/FT/LS-115/2010 Micropropagation and in vitro molecular

characterization of some rare and edible bamboos of

Nagaland

Dr. P. Nongdam Puren Meetei

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Manipur University

Canchipur, Imphal-795003 Manipur

May 28, 2012 Rs.1971000/-

224. SR/FT/LS-116/2010 Analyzing structural & functional evolutionary links

between RubisCO and Carbon concentrating

mechanism (CCM) proteins

Dr. (Ms.) Sandhya Mehrotra

Biological Sciences Group

Birla Institute of Technology & Science

Pilani-333031 Rajasthan

May 28, 2012 Rs.2396000/-

225. SR/FT/LS-117/2010 Evaluating the role of macular carotenoids in the

accumulation of A2E, a fluorophore in the

pathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration

Dr. (Ms.) S. Senthilkumari

Deptt. of Pharmacology

Aravind Medical Research Foundation

Dr. G. Venkataswamy Eye Research

Institute, #1, Anna Nagar, Madurai-625020

Tamil Nadu

May 28, 2012 Rs.2390000/-

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226. SR/FT/LS-118/2010 Pathological and molecular characterization of local

isolates of entomopathogenic fungi from Kumaon

region of Uttarakhand

Dr. (Ms.) Renu Pandey

Deptt. of Entomology, College of

Agriculture

G. B. Pant University of Agriculture &

Technology

Pantnagar-263145 Uttarakhand

May 28, 2012 Rs.2128000/-

227. SR/FT/LS-119/2010 Taxonomic and molecular studies on the family

Lamiaceae Juss. in Southern Western Ghats

Dr. P. Sunoj Kumar

Department of Botany

University of Calicut

Kerala-673635

May 28, 2012 Rs.1911000/-

228. SR/FT/LS-120/2010 Targeted proteomics-based discovery and over

expression of a key cross-talking protein for multiple

stress tolerance in rice

Dr. S. Babu

Plant Biotechnology Division, School of

Biosciences & Technology

VIT University

Vellore-632014 Tamil Nadu

May 28, 2012 Rs.2406000/-

229. SR/FT/LS-121/2010 An integrated “omics” approach for enhancing the

apocarotenoid content of saffron

Dr. (Ms.) Nasheeman Ashraf

Dept. of Plant Biotechnology

Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine

Canal Road, Jammu Tawi, -180001 J&K

May 28, 2012 Rs.1487000/-

230. SR/FT/LS-122/2010 Studies on putative GGEEF/sensory box domain

protein of Vibrio Cholerae

Dr. Sumit Biswas

Department of Biological Sciences,

Birla Institute of Technology & Science-

Pilani

Goa Campus, Zuarinagar-403726 Goa

May 28, 2012 Rs.2180000/-

231. SR/FT/LS-123/2010 Evaluation of multiple ligation dependent probe

amplification (MLPA) for diagnosis and carrier

detection in families with a dystrophinopathy

Dr. Girisha K. M.

Deptt. of Pediatrics

Kasturba Medical College

Manipal-576104 Karnataka

May 28, 2012 Rs.2100000/-

232. SR/FT/LS-124/2010 Phytoestrogens as potential chemotherapeutic agents

with reference to estrogen receptors as target of action

Dr. Vinod Kumar

Deptt. of Biochemistry

All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029

May 28, 2012 Rs.2400000/-

233. SR/FT/LS-125/2010 Analysis of macromolecular interactions in ribosome:

implication to its self assembly

Dr. Ranjit Prasad Bahadur

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Indian Institute of Technology

Kharagpur-721302

May 28, 2012 Rs.1860000/-

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234. SR/FT/LS-126/2010 To analyze the link between cancer and inflammation

by studying the interaction between FAT1 and

Cyclooxygenase 2 (COX2) at the level of signal

transduction, cell growth properties and expression of

inflammatory modulators

Dr. (Ms.) Kunzang Chosdol

Deptt. of Biochemistry

All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029

May 28, 2012 Rs.2420000/-

235. SR/FT/LS-127/2010 Development of high temperature and high humidity

tolerant bivoltine breeds of silkworm (Bombyx mori

L.)

Dr. (Ms.) H. Lakshmi

Silkworm Breeding & Genetic Section,

Sericulture Division

Central Sericultural Research & Training

Institute

Berhampore, Murshidabad Distt-742101

West Bengal

May 28, 2012 Rs.2330000/-

236. SR/FT/LS-128/2010 Soil nutrient dynamics in the tropical dry deciduous

forest (Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary) of Tamil Nadu,

South India

Dr. Shanmugam Mani

Centre for Ecological Sciences

Indian Institute of Science

Bangalore-560012

May 28, 2012 Rs.2250000/-

237. SR/FT/LS-129/2010 Characterization of calcium-binding proteins in cell

walls of Neurospora crassa

Dr. (Ms.) J. Naveena Lavanya Latha

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Krishna University

Machilipatnam-521001 Andhra Pradesh

May 28, 2012 Rs.2300000/-

238. SR/FT/LS-130/2010 Spatial distribution of moisture and nutrients in root

zone under drip fertigation in chillies

Dr. (Ms.) S. Suganya

Soil & Water Management Research

Institute

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Kattuthottam, Thanjavur Distt-613501

Tamil Nadu

May 28, 2012 Rs.1300000/-

239. SR/FT/LS-131/2010 Biotization- A novel bio-inoculant delivery strategy for

banana micropropagation

Dr. M. Senthilkumar

Deptt. of Agricultural Microbiology

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Coimbatore-641003

May 28, 2012 Rs.2255000/-

240. SR/FT/LS-132/2010 Effects of Type-2 anti-diabetic drugs (Pioglitazone,

Metformin and Stiagliptin) in Cancer: a comparison at

molecular level

Dr. Biplab Giri

Deptt. of Physiology

West Bengal State University

Barunanpukuria, P.O. Malikapur, North 24

Parganas, Kolkata-700126 West Bengal

May 28, 2012 Rs.2380000/-

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241. SR/FT/LS-133/2010 Microbial Consortium for removal of textile pollutants Dr. Avinash Bohra

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Mahila PG Mahavidyalaya

Kamla Nehru Nagar, Soorsagar Road,

Jodhpur-342002 Rajasthan

May 28, 2012 Rs.2100000/-

242. SR/FT/LS-121/2011 Advanced oxidation process and microbial treatment

for toxicity-free textile effluent disposal

Dr. S. Senthil Kumar

Deptt. of Biotechnology

National College

Dindigul Road, Tiruchirappalli-620001

Tamil Nadu

May 28, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

243. SR/FT/LS-122/2011 In vitro reconstitution of muscle contraction Dr. Ravikrishnan Elangovan

Deptt. of Biochemical Engineering &

Biotechnology

Indian Institute of Technology

Haus Khas, New Delhi-110016 Delhi

May 28, 2012 Rs.2270000/-

244. SR/FT/LS-124/2011 Evaluation of antidiabetic effect of Bougainvillea

glabra flower extract and Mg doped ZnS nano particle

in different cell lines

Dr. A. Boopathy Raja

Deptt. of Zoology

Nehru Memorial College

Puthanampatti, Trichy(Dt.)-621007 Tamil

Nadu

May 28, 2012 Rs.2146000/-

245. SR/FT/LS-125/2011 Barcoding of marine viral genome associated with

shell and fin fishes in coastal ecosystem of Gulf of

Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve, Southeast coast of

India

Dr. M.A. Badhul Haq

Faculty of Marine Sciences

Annamalai University

Parangipettai-608502 Tamil Nadu

May 28, 2012 Rs.2050000/-

246. SR/FT/LS-51/2011 Development of fertility restorer gene specific markers

for characterization of hybrid rice varieties

Dr. (Ms.) Shubha Banerjee

Aditya Biotech Agricon and Development

Centre

Aditya Biotech Lab & Research Pvt. Ltd.

C/15, Shailendra Nagar, Raipur-492001

Chhattisgarh

May 29, 2012 Rs.2000000/-

247. SR/FT/LS-80/2011 Novel genetic and epigenetic targets for breast cancer

prevention and therapy: A mechanistic approach with

bioactive dietary supplements

Dr. Syed Musthapa M

Endocrinology Division

Central Drug Research Institute

Chattar Manzil Palace, Post Box-173,

Lucknow-226004 Uttar Pradesh

May 29, 2012 Rs.2300000/-

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248. SR/FT/LS-82/2011 Influence of mutations in photoreceptor genes on the

expression of some nuclear and plastid genes in tomato

and their effects on photosynthesis

Dr. Eros Vasil Kharshiing

Deptt. of Botany

St. Edmund’s College

Shillong-793003 Meghalaya

May 29, 2012 Rs.2078000/-

249. SR/FT/LS-83/2011 Isolation and characterization of cold-active lipase(s)

from the soil metagenome of Western Indian

Himalayas

Dr. Ravindra Soni

Amity Institute of Biotechnology

Amity University

Sector-125, Noida-201303 Uttar Pradesh

May 29, 2012 Rs.1600000/-

250. SR/FT/LS-84/2011 Lipopolysaccharides from airborne pathogens

contribute to lung inflammation: Study on

Immunomodulation

Dr. (Ms) Rashmi Singh

Deptt. of Zoology

Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Banaras Hindu

University

Varanasi-221005

May 29, 2012 Rs.2496000/-

251. SR/FT/LS-85/2011 Immunological mechanism of plant-derived leads on

activated innate immunity in malaria pathogenesis

Dr. Dnyaneshwar Umrao Bawankule

Molecular Bioprospection, Biotechnology

Division

Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic

Plants

Near Kukrail Picinic Spot, Lucknow-

226105 Uttar Pradesh

May 29, 2012 Rs.2100000/-

252. SR/FT/LS-86/2011 Avian diversity indices of select bird sanctuaries of

south east coast of India and environmental

(Ecological) factors for changes in diversity indices

Dr. A. Nagarjuna

Deptt. Of Fishery Sciences and Aquaculture

Sri Venkateswara University

Tirupati-517502 Andhra Pradesh

May 29, 2012 Rs.2130000/-

253. SR/FT/LS-87/2011 Evaluation and molecular profiling of Adiponectin

isoforms in type 2 diabetes

Dr. K. Gokulakrishnan

Madras Diabetes Research Foundation

No.4, Conran Smith Road, Gopalapuram,

Chennai-600086 Tamil Nadu

May 29, 2012 Rs.1558000/-

254. SR/FT/LS-88/2011 A novel strategy for developing scion plants of desired

phenotype (eg. seedless, early flowering) by using an

RNAi delivering rootstock

Dr. Sudhir P. Singh

National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute

C-127, Industrial Area, Phase VIII, S.A.S.

Nagar, Mohali-160071 Punjab

May 29, 2012 Rs.2100000/-

255. SR/FT/LS-89/2011 Structure and Biochemical characterization of factor V

activating enzyme (FVA) from snake venom towards

drug designing

Dr. B. Syed Ibrahim

Centre for Bioinformatics, School of Life

Sciences

Pondicherry University

Pondicherry-605014

May 29, 2012 Rs.1878000/-

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256. SR/FT/LS-90/2011 Development of spatial decision support system for

mushroom choice for round the year cultivation and its

popularization in India

Dr. K. Manikandan

Directorate of Mushroom Research

Chambaghat, Solan-173213 Himachal

Pradesh

May 29, 2012 Rs.1235000/-

257. SR/FT/LS-91/2011 Development of novel adsorbent for pre-concentration

of the pathogens and molecular beacon based PCR

array to enable culture-free detection of the food and

waterborne pathogens

Dr. Siya Ram

School of Biotechnology

Gautam Buddha University

Greater Noida-201308 Uttar Pradesh

May 29, 2012 Rs.2353000/-

258. SR/FT/LS-92/2011 Enhancing antifungal activity of plant defensin

proteins, MsDef1 and MtDef4 by site-directed and

random mutagenesis approaches

Dr. V. Ramamoorthy

Deptt. of Plant Biotechnology, Centre for

Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Coimbatore-641003

May 29, 2012 Rs.1100000/-

259. SR/FT/LS-93/2011 Investigating the individual roles & relative

importance of Na+ and Cl- in NaCl- induced salt

stress, and in the activation of antioxidant machinery

in-response

Dr. Vinay Kumar

PG Deptt. of Biotechnology

Modern College of Arts, Science &

Commerce

Ganeshkind, Pune-411053 Maharashtra

May 29, 2012 Rs.1837000/-

260. SR/FT/LS-94/2011 Structural and functional characterization of small heat

shock proteins from Bradyrhizobium japonicum

Dr. (Ms.) Mahua Ghosh

Deptt. of Chemical, Biological &

Macromolecular Sciences

S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic

Sciences

Sector III, Block JD, Salt Lake, Kolkata-

700098 West Bengal

May 29, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

261. SR/FT/LS-95/2011 Functional characterization of induced

retrotransposition in a retrotransposition– competent

Entamoeba histolytica cell line

Dr. Vijay Pal

School of Environmental Sciences

Jawaharlal Nehru University

New Delhi-110067 Delhi

May 29, 2012 Rs.2000000/-

262. SR/FT/LS-97/2011 Pheromonal identification and its carrying proteins and

behavioural responses in the urine of field mouse, Mus

booduga: An ecofriendly approach in Rodent pest

management

Dr. P. Ponmanickam

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College

Sivakasi-626124 Tamil Nadu

May 29, 2012 Rs.2485000/-

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263. SR/FT/LS-98/2011 Identification and characterization of medicinal plants

of North-West Himalayas with synergistic effects on

traditional antibiotics to control clinical bacterial

infections

Dr. (Ms.) Anuradha Sourirajan

Faculty of Biotechnology

Shoolini University of Biotechnology and

Management Sciences

P.O.Box-9,The Mall, Solan-173212

Himachal Pradesh

May 29, 2012 Rs.2270000/-

264. SR/FT/LS-100/2011 Significance of the Indian subcontinent in the

evolution of Asclepiadoideae

Dr. S. Siddharthan

Centre for Ecological Sciences

Indian Institute of Science

Bangalore-560012

May 29, 2012 Rs.2050000/-

265. SR/FT/LS-102/2011 Molecular cloning of genes involved in tributyltin

resistance and degradation from bacterial isolates of

shipping harbor sediments

Dr. P. Veera Bramha Chari

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Krishna University

Machilipatnam-521001 Andhra Pradesh

May 29, 2012 Rs.2482000/-

266. SR/FT/LS-104/2011 Identification of quorum sensing regulators in

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Dr. (Ms.) Krishnaveni Mohareer

Discovery Research Division

Dr. Reddy's Institute of Life Sciences

University of Hyderabad Campus,

Gachibowli, Hyderabad-500046

May 29, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

267. SR/FT/LS-105/2011 Lipase catalyzed bio diesel production from non edible

oils by lipolytic bacteria

Dr. (Ms.) Lata S.B. Upadhyay

Deptt. of Biotechnology

National Institute of Technology

Raipur-492010 Chattisgarh

May 29, 2012 Rs.1900000/-

268. SR/FT/LS-106/2011 Development of LAMP based dipstick format

biosensor for sensitive and specific DNA detection

Dr. Dinesh Prasad

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Birla Institute of Technology

Mesra, Ranchi-835215 Jharkhand

May 29, 2012 Rs.1485000/-

269. SR/FT/LS-108/2011 Mechanistic link between apoptosis and mRNA decay

in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Dr. K. Krishnam Raju

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of

Engineering and Technology

Bachpally, Kukatpally, Hyderabad-500090

Andhra Pradesh

May 29, 2012 Rs.2200000/-

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270. SR/FT/LS-109/2011 Functional Genomics of Indian Malaria vectors (An.

Culicifacies and An. stephensi

Dr. (Ms.) Sujatha Sunil

Insect Resistance Group

International Centre for Genetic

Engineering & Biotechnology

ICGEB Campus, P.O.Box-10504, Aruna

Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067

May 29, 2012 Rs.2145000/-

271. SR/FT/LS-110/2011 Exploring fungal biodiversity for the production of

water-soluble pigments as potential bio colorant for

various industrial applications

Dr. P. Velmurugan

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Selvamm Arts and Science College

Salem Road (NH 7), Ponnusamy Nagar,

Pappinaickenpatti, Namakkal-637003 Tamil

Nadu

May 29, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

272. SR/FT/LS-111/2011 Effect of changing climate on plant-rhizospheric-

chemical interactions and bioremediation of organic

pollutants

Dr. P.C. Abhilash

Institute of Environment & Sustainable

Development

Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi-221005 Uttar Pradesh

May 29, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

273. SR/FT/LS-112/2011 Expression, purification and crystallographic studies of

protein kinases from Plasmodium falciparum

Dr. Insaf Ahmed Qureshi

Deptt. of Biotechnology, School of Life

Sciences

University of Hyderabad

Hyderabad-500046 Andhra Pradesh

May 29, 2012 Rs.2493000/-

274. SR/FT/LS-114/2011 Development of NMR methods and protocols for high

throughput structural studies of unstable/higher MW

proteins: Implication to mechanistic structural Biology

& structure based rational drug designing

Dr. Dinesh Kumar

Centre of Biomedical Magnetic Resonance,

Sanjay Gandhi PG Instt. Of Medical

Sciences Campus

Raebareli Road, Lucknow-226014

May 29, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

275. SR/FT/LS-115/2011 Identification and molecular analysis of some bacterial

proteins for their anti-cancer properties

Dr. Asvene Kumar Sharma

Deptt. of Biotechnology

IIT-Roorkee

Roorkee-247667 Uttarakhand

May 29, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

276. SR/FT/LS-116/2011 Deciphering the functional significance of Rab-

mediated vesicular trafficking processes in Malaria

parasite

Dr. V. Arun Nagaraj

Deptt. of Biochemistry

Indian Institute of Science

Bangalore-560012 arnataka

May 29, 2012 Rs.2120000/-

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277. SR/FT/LS-117/2011 Toll-like receptor mediated molecular mechanisms and

pathogenesis of Trichomonas vaginalis

Dr. (Ms.) Manisha Yadav

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical

Research

University of Delhi, Delhi-110007

May 29, 2012 Rs.2200000/-

278. SR/FT/LS-118/2011 Pharmacokinetic, metabolic and biopharmaceutic

assessment of antimalarial lumefantrine and its active

& more potent metabolic

Mr. Wahajuddin

Division of Pharmacokinetics &

Metabolism

Central Drug Research Institute

PB No. 173, Chattar Manzil Palace,

Lucknow-226001 Uttar Pradesh

May 29, 2012 Rs.1650000/-

279. SR/FT/LS-119/2011 Roll of chloroplast and mitochondrial antioxidant

systems in the regulation of chlorophyll biosynthesis

pathway in vascular plants

Dr. (Ms.) Aarti Dhepe

Institute of Bioinformatics and

Biotechnology

University of Pune

Ganeshkhind, Pune-411007 Maharashtra

May 29, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

280. SR/FT/LS-120/2011 Magnetotactic bacteria: Bioresource of nanomagnets

(Magnetosomes)

Dr. (Ms.) Nimali N. Prabhu

Birla Institute of Technology & Science

Pilani- Goa Campus

Near NH 17B, Bypass Road, Zuarinagar-

403726 Goa

May 29, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

281. SR/FT/LS-42/2010 Studies on the mechanism of anti-inflammatory action

of tumor necrosis factor alpha in relation to

autoimmune disease

Dr. Thiagarajan Raman

Deptt. of Biotechnology, School of

Chemical & Biotechnology

SASTRA University

Thanjavur-613401 Tamil Nadu

May 31, 2012 Rs.2490000/-

282. SR/FT/LS-134/2010 Urinary Exosomes as an early diagnostic marker for

diabetic nephropathy

Dr. (Ms.) Swasti Tiwari

Deptt. of Molecular Medicine &

Biotechnology

Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of

Medical Sciences

Raebareli Road, Lucknow-226014 Uttar

Pradesh

May 31, 2012 Rs.1700000/-

283. SR/FT/LS-135/2010 Evaluation of apoptosis induction potential of

bioactive alkaloids isolated from Lycopodium species

Dr. Jagnyeswar Ratha

School of Life Sciences

Sambalpur University

Jyoti Vihar, Sambalpur-768019 Odisha

May 31, 2012 Rs.2068000/-

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284. SR/FT/LS-136/2010 Transcript profiling and identification of markers for

drought and salinity stress tolerance in Rice (Oryza

sativa)

Dr. S. Rajesh

Deptt. of Plant Breeding and Genetics,

Agricultural College and Research Institute

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Killikulam, Vallanad-628252 Tamil Nadu

May 31, 2012 Rs.1896000/-

285. SR/FT/LS-137/2010 Deciphering role of miRNA in chicken embryonic

developmental pathology and its evaluation as

therapeutics in immune suppressed chicks

Dr. Prabhakar A. Tembhurne

Department of Veterinary Microbiology &

Animal Biotechnology, Teaching &

Research Cell, Nagpur Veterinary College

Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Science

University

Seminary Hills, Nagpur-440006

Maharashtra

May 31, 2012 Rs.2000000/-

286. SR/FT/LS-71/2011 Study of physiology and enzymes of Bacillus spp for

overproduction of biodegradable polymer

Dr. (Ms.) Nandita Baxi

Deptt. of Microbiology and Biotechnology

Centre, Faculty of Science

M.S. University

Baroda-390002

May 31, 2012 Rs.1950000/-

287. SR/FT/LS-103/2011 Tributyltin promotes abnormal cholesterol homeostasis

in testis steroidogenesis

Dr. B. Kadalmani

Reproductive Endocrinology Lab., Deptt. of

Animal Sciences, School of Life Sciences

Bharathidasan University

Tiruchirappalli-620024

May 31, 2012 Rs.2226000/-

288. SR/FT/LS-123/2011 Genetic Associations with systemic lupus

erythematous (SLE) in India

Dr. (Ms.) Krati R. Shah

Clinical Genetics Unit

Christian Medical College

Vellore-632004 Tamil Nadu

May 31, 2012 Rs.1920000/-

289. SR/FT/LS-126/2011 To understand the function of PE_PGRS family

proteins in the survival and virulence of

Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv

Dr. Laxman Singh Meena

Institute of Genomics and Integrative

Biology

Mall Road, Delhi-110007

May 31, 2012 Rs.1900000/-

290. SR/FT/LS-127/2011 Development and evaluation of 99mTc labeled

Dutasteride for early detection of tumors/cancer in

experimental model of prostrate carcinogenesis

Dr. (Ms.) Vijayta D Chadha

Centre for Nuclear Medicine, University

Institute for Emerging Areas in Science &

Technology

Panjab University

Chandigarh-160014

May 31, 2012 Rs.1300000/-

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291. SR/FT/LS-129/2011 Role of TH1 CD4 T cells during blood-stage malaria

infections

Dr. (Ms.) Anmol Chandele

Joint ICGEB Emory Vaccine Research

Centre

ICGEB Campus, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg,

New Delhi -110067

May 31, 2012 Rs.1600000/-

292. SR/FT/LS-130/2011 Isolation & characterization of bioactive compounds

through hairy root cultures of Abrus precatorius(L.)

and Helicteres isora(L.)

Dr. (Ms.) Amita Jain

Dept. of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil University

CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai-400614

Maharashtra

May 31, 2012 Rs.2300000/-

293. SR/FT/LS-131/2011 Transcutaneous delivery of macromolecules using

layer-by-layer assembly to treat skin conditions

Dr. Venkata Vamsi Krishna Venuganti

Dept. of Pharmacy

Birla Institute of Technology & Science-

Pilani, Hyderabad Campus

Jawahar Nagar, Shameerpet, Ranga Reddy

District, Hyderabad-500078 Andhra

Pradesh

May 31, 2012 Rs.2300000/-

294. SR/FT/LS-132/2011 Transferrin receptor targeted Vitamin E TPGS micelles

for brain cancer therapy: Preparation, characterization

and brain distribution in rats

Dr. M.S. Muthu

Deptt. of Pharmacology, Institute of

Medical Sciences

Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi-221005

May 31, 2012 Rs.2450000/-

295. SR/FT/LS-133/2011 Singing behaviour of an endemic songbird, the Brown

Rock Chat Cercomela fusca with reference to its song

repertories, mating status and discrimination ability

Dr. Vinaya Kumar Sethi

Deptt. of Zoology & Environmental Science

Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya

Haridwar-249404 Uttarakhand

May 31, 2012 Rs.1860000/-

296. SR/FT/LS-135/2011 Developing community based approach for prevention

of anemia among rural women in Uttarakhand

Dr. (Ms.) Madhuri Dabral

Deptt. of Environmental Science

Graphic Era University

566/6 Bell Road, Clement Town, Dehradun-

248001 Uttarakhand

May 31, 2012 Rs.840000/-

297. SR/FT/LS-137/2011 Tissue Engineering of human placental stem cells into

a functional pancreas

Dr.(Ms.) Anasuya Ganguly

Dept. of Biological Sciences

Birla Institute of Technology & Science-

Pilani, Goa

K.K.Birla Goa Campus, NH17B Bypass

Road, Zuarinagar-403726 Goa

June 5, 2012 Rs.2214000/-

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298. SR/FT/LS-138/2010 Detailed characterization of the pathogen resistant

transgenic litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn) plant

Dr. Syed Amir Rahman

Department of Plant Breeding &Genetics

Bihar Agricultural University

Sabour, Bhagalpur-813210

June 6, 2012 Rs.2470000/-

299. SR/FT/LS-99/2011 In planta analysis of somatic mutation rates upon

bacterial infection and identifying factors involved in

alteration and/or protection of host genome

Dr. (Ms.) Jasmine M Shah

Deptt. of Plant Science, School of

Biological Sciences

Central University of Kerala

Padnekad, Kasaragode, Kerala-671314

June 6, 2012 Rs.1580000/-

300. SR/FT/LS-107/2011 Documentation, demographic assessment and

conservation of wild edible fruit diversity of Arunachal

Pradesh

Dr. Nicolee Lyngdoh

Deptt. of Tree Improvement, College of

Horticulture & Forestry

Central Agricultural University

Pasighat-791102 Arunachal Pradesh

June 6, 2012 Rs.1500000/-

301. SR/FT/LS-136/2011 A combinational drug delivery approach towards

development of therapy for chemo-resistant leukemia

Dr. V. Badireenath Konkimalla

School of Biological Sciences

National Institute of Science Education &

Research

Institute of Physics Campus, PO-Sainik

School, Bhubaneswar-751005 Odisha

June 6, 2012 Rs.2440000/-

302. SR/FT/LS-138/2011 Prevention of antibiotic resistant bacterial biofilm

formation by using lytic bacteriophages on a

topographically patterned substrate

Dr. (Ms.) Ragini Gupta

Deptt. of Chemical Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology- Kanpur

Kanpur-208016 Uttar Pradesh

June 6, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

303. SR/FT/LS-139/2011 Therapeutic targeting of cancer using novel humanized

immunotoxins in lymphoma and leukemia cell lines

Dr. (Ms.) Madhumathi J.

Stem Cell & Molecular Biology Lab.,

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Indian Institute of Technology-Madras

Chennai-600036 Tamil Nadu

June 11, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

304. SR/FT/LS-201/2009 Study of Regulation of ABC transporters by

cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and use of COX-2

inhibitors in reversal of drug resistance by ABC

transporters

Dr. (Ms.) Aruna Sree

Deptt. of Animal Sciences, School of Life

Sciences

University of Hyderabad

Gachibowli, Hyderabad-500046 Andhra

Pradesh

June 12, 2012 Rs.1816000/-

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305. SR/FT/LS-139/2010 Investigating the therapeutic potential of Lysyl oxidase

propetide in angiogenesis and tumorogenesis

Dr. (Ms.) K. Coral Miriam Magdalene

Deptt. of Biochemistry & Cell biology

Vision Research Foundation

Sankara Nethralaya, 41 College Road,

Chennai-600006 Tamil Nadu

June 12, 2012 Rs.2120000/-

306. SR/FT/LS-140/2010 To investigate the Toll-like receptor (TLR) Signalling

in breast cancer and evaluate the use of multiple TLR

ligands for therapy

Dr. N. Sudhakar

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research

Institute University

Maduravoyal, Chennai-600095 Tamil Nadu

June 12, 2012 Rs.2400000/-

307. SR/FT/LS-141/2010 Physiological and molecular characterization of cotton

genotypes (Gossypium hirsutum) for drought tolerance

Dr. (Ms.) S. Preetha

Deptt. of Pulses, Centre for Plant Breeding

and Genetics

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Coimbatore-641003 Tamil Nadu

June 12, 2012 Rs.1890000/-

308. SR/FT/LS-142/2010 Molecular diversity of begomoviruses causing Okra

leaf curl disease in India and role of DNA-? in disease

development

Dr. Achuit Kumar Singh

School of Life Sciences

Central University of Gujarat

Sector-30, Gandhi Nagar-382030 Gujarat

June 12, 2012 Rs.1215000/-

309. SR/FT/LS-143/2010 Molecular genetic analysis of ocular developmental

anomalies in Indian population

Dr. (Ms.) S. Sripriya

Dept. of Genetics & Molecular Biology

Vision Research Foundation

Sankara Nethralaya, 41 College Road,

Chennai-600006 Tamil Nadu

June 12, 2012 Rs.2060000/-

310. SR/FT/LS-144/2010 Environmental geochemistry, human In vitro

bioaccessibility and ecosystem health effects of scarce,

technologically-important metals (STIM)

Dr. Buddolla Viswanath

Laboratory of Applied Microbiology, Deptt.

of Virology

Sri Venkateswara University

Tirupati-517502 Andhra Pradesh

June 12, 2012 Rs.2300000/-

311. SR/FT/LS-145/2010 Regulation of SNARE exocytotic machinery under

physiological and pathological conditions of diabetes

Dr. (Ms.) C. Subbulakshmi

Deptt. of Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Vision Research Foundation

Sankara Nethralaya, 41 College Road,

Chennai-600006 Tamil Nadu

June 12, 2012 Rs.2120000/-

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312. SR/FT/LS-101/2011 Evaluation and development of bioactive principles

containing herbal intrauterine devices

Dr. Dheeraj Ahirwar

School of Pharmacy

Chouksey Engineering College

Lal Khadan, Maturi Road, NH-49, Bilaspur-

495007 Chattisgarh

June 12, 2012 Rs.740000/-

313. SR/FT/LS-140/2011 Molecular & proteomic identification of immune

related genes in freshwater prawn Macrobrachium

rosenbergii

Dr. A. Jesu Arockia Raj

Dept. of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science

and Humanities

SRM University

SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur,

Kancheepuram(Dt) -603203 Tamil Nadu

June 12, 2012 Rs.1810000/-

314. SR/FT/LS-128/2011 Immune response of host and the adaptations in

pathogenic fungi during infection

Dr. Rajesh Anand

Infectious Disease Laboratory

National Institute of Immuology

Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067

June 21, 2012 Rs.2480000/-

315. SR/FT/LS-202/2009 Role of Class II histone deacetylases in regulation of

insulin gene transcription

Dr. C. Prahalathan

Deptt. of Biochemistry

Bharathidasan University

Tiruchirappalli-620024 Tamil Nadu

June 22, 2012 Rs.1670000/-

316. SR/FT/LS-146/2010 Study on the role of HLA-C and KIR genes in

unexplained recurrent spontaneous abortions

Dr. (Ms.) V. Vettriselvi

Deptt. of Human Genetics

Sri Ramachandra Univrsity

Porur, Chennai-600116 Tamil Nadu

June 22, 2012 Rs.2100000/-

317. SR/FT/LS-147/2010 Improved diagnostic algorithm of genital tuberculosis

for tracing the resistance in females from a highly

endemic geographical region of north India

Dr. Ankur Goyal

Deptt. of Microbiology

Sarojini Naidu Medical College

Agra-282002 Uttar Pradesh

June 22, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

318. SR/FT/LS-149/2010 Molecular Mechanism involved in the development of

Skin ??T cells

Dr. (Ms.) L. Dakshayani

Deptt. of Genetics & Genomics

Yogi Vemana University

Kadapa-516003 Andhra Pradesh

June 22, 2012 Rs.2155000/-

319. SR/FT/LS-150/2010 Investigation on cell intrinsic and extrinsic factors

involved in age and disease induced senescence of

endothelial progenitor cells

Dr. (Ms.) Savneet Kaur

School of Biotechnology

Gautam Buddha University

Greater Noida-201308 Uttar Pradesh

June 22, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

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320. SR/FT/LS-151/2010 Chemopreventive potential of Pergularia daemia

(Forsk) chiov. on 7, 12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene

(DMBA) induced hamster buccal pouch carcinogenesis

Dr. (Ms.) S. Mirunalini

Deptt. of Biochemistry & Biotechnology

Annamalai University

Annamalainagar-608002 Tamil Nadu

June 22, 2012 Rs.2025000/-

321. SR/FT/LS-152/2010 Characterization and genotyping of the genes

influencing Osmanabadi breed of Goat

Dr. Aakash Doiphode

Deptt. of Animal Genetics & Breeding

Bombay Veterinary College

Parel, Mumbai-400012 Maharashtra

June 22, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

322. SR/FT/LS-22/2011 Construction of miRNA Library associated with

disease resistance in Buffalo

Dr. C.S. Mukhopadhyay

School of Animal Biotechnology

Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal

Sciences University

Ludhiana-141004 Punjab

June 25, 2012 Rs.2077000/-

323. SR/FT/LS-113/2011 Role of miRNA in promoting lung cancer in response

to cigarette smoke

Dr. (Ms.) Aditi Chatterjee

Institute of Bioinformatics

Discoverer Building, 7th Floor,

International Tech. Park, Whitefield Road,

Bangalore-560066 Karnataka

June 25, 2012 Rs.2370000/-

324. SR/FT/LS-134/2011 Evaluation of real time Nitrogen management

technique in aerobic rice under integrated plant

nutrient supply system

Dr. M Senthivelu

Depttl of Agronomy

Agricultural College and Research Institute

Killikulam, Vallanad Post, Thoothukudi

District-628252 Tamil Nadu

June 25, 2012 Rs.2275000/-

325. SR/FT/LS-141/2011 Polymeric curcumin sponge: An approach of curcumin

delivery for streptozotocin induced diabetic rats for

dermal wound healing

Dr. (Ms) Chandana Mohanty

Nanomedicine Laboratory

Institute of Life Sciences

Nalco Square, Chandrasekharpur,

Bhubaneswar-751023 Orissa

June 25, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

326. SR/FT/LS-142/2011 Isolation of bioactive molecules and therapeutic role of

Boerhaavia diffusa Linn. On anti-tuberculosis drug

rifampicin induced hepatotoxicity in rats

Dr M. Muthuligam

Dept. of Zoology, Faculty of Science

Annamalai University

Annamalai Nagar-608002 Tamil Nadu

June 25, 2012 Rs.2074000/-

327. SR/FT/LS-143/2011 Role of calnexin in hyperoxluria induced oxidative

imbalance in renal tissue

Dr. (Ms.) Tanzeer Kaur

Dept. of Biophysics

Panjab University

Chandigarh-160014

June 25, 2012 Rs.1447000/-

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328. SR/FT/LS-144/2011 Human tumor progression depends on oligo binding

protein(HOBP)- implication and its therapeutic

application

Dr. Manjunath S.

Deptt. of Mirobiology & Biotechnology

University of Bangalore

Jnanabarathi campus, Bangalore-560056

Karnataka

June 25, 2012 Rs.2000000/-

329. SR/FT/LS-145/2011 Design and development of nanopharmaceuticals for

delivery of anti-cancer agents

Dr. (Ms.) Deepti Pandita

Jan Nayak Ch. Devi Lal Memorial College

of Pharmacy

Post Box No. 81, Barnala Road, Sirsa-

125055 Haryana

June 27, 2012 Rs.1714000/-

330. SR/FT/LS-203/2009 Development and application of food grade Bacillus

sp. as Probiotics

Dr. (Ms.) Shobha Rani P.

Deptt. of Food Microbiology

Central Food Technological Research

Institute

Mysore-570020 Karnataka

June 29, 2012 Rs.2490000/-

331. SR/FT/LS-204/2009 Comprehensive Geo-microbiology of two high

temperature hydrothermal systems of India: Paradigms

of Primitive Metabolisms and biogeochemical

evolution, prospects of biotechnological resource

Dr. Wriddhiman Ghosh

Deptt. of Microbiology

Bose Institute

P-1/12, CIT Scheme VII M , Kolkata-

700054 West Bengal

June 29, 2012 Rs.1400000/-

332. SR/FT/LS-205/2009 Development of Microaaray for the detection of

bacteria/bacteriophages and controlling measures of

bacteriophages against pathogenic bacteria from

shrimp aquaculture environment

Dr. P. Srinivasan

Deptt. of Bioinformatics

Alagappa University

Karaikudi-630003 Tamil Nadu

June 29, 2012 Rs.2344000/-

333. SR/FT/LS-153/2010 Engineering transcription factors AB13 and AB15 in

rice for salt and drought stress tolerance

Dr. B. Rajagopal

Deptt. of Plant Breeding and Genetics,

Agricultural College & Research Institute

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Madurai-625104 Tamil Nadu

June 29, 2012 Rs.1800000/-

334. SR/FT/LS-155/2010 Morellin modulates insulin signaling metabolism and

haemodynamic factors associated with diet induced

diabetic hypertension in db/db mice

Dr. N. Ashokkumar

Deptt. of Biochemistry & Biotechnology

Annamalai University

Annamalainagar-608002 Tamil Nadu

June 29, 2012 Rs.2440000/-

335. SR/FT/LS-146/2011 Studies on genetic polymorphism of oxidative stress

genes and genotoxicity in humans exposed to

radiations

Dr. (Ms.) Anita Yadav

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Kurukshetra University

Kurukshetra-136119 Haryana

June 29, 2012 Rs.2260000/-

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336. SR/FT/LS-147/2011 Identification of RNA transcripts present in chicken

sperm and their relation to fertility

Dr. Ram Pratap Singh

Division of Avian Physiology & Genetics

Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology & Natural

History

Anaikatti P.O, Coimbatore-641108 Tamil

Nadu

June 29, 2012 Rs.2100000/-

337. SR/FT/LS-148/2011 Carbon sequestering status of forests, tea garden and

agroecosystems and other plant based land use systems

in Terai zone of West Bengal

Dr. Gopal Shukla

Deptt. of Forestry

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya

Pundibari, Cooch Behar-736165 West

Bengal

June 29, 2012 Rs.1888000/-

338. SR/FT/LS-149/2011 Combined approach of 2D-QSAR and 3D-QSAR

techniques for the design of 2-pyrazolines as inhibitors

of Entamoeba histolytica

Mr. Rajeev K. Singla

Division of Biotechnology

Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology

Azad Hind Fauz Marg, Sector-3, Dwarka,

New Delhi-110078

June 29, 2012 Rs.2083000/-

339. SR/FT/LS-154/2010 Development of taxonomically important molecular

database on insect pests of horticultural crops of

Punjab for DNA Barcoding

Dr. Vikas Jindal

Deptt. of Entomology

Punjab Agricultural University

Ludhiana-141004 Punjab

July 4, 2012 Rs.2050000/-

340. SR/FT/LS-156/2010 Isolation, Characterization and evaluation of

entomopathogenic fungi against cowpea aphid, Aphis

craccivora Koch (Homoptera: Aphididae)

Dr. (Ms.) Juliya Rani Francis

Deptt. of Biotechnology

University of Agricultural Sciences

GKVK, Bangalore-560065 Karnataka

July 4, 2012 Rs.2090000/-

341. SR/FT/LS-157/2010 Characterization of corneal cell death during infection;

Regulation and cytoprotective role of lacritin, an eye

specific protein

Dr. Raja Ram Mohan Roy K

Deptt. of Animal Sciences, School of Life

Sciences

University of Hyderabad

Hyderabad-500046 Andhra Pradesh

July 4, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

342. SR/FT/LS-67/2011 Design, synthesis and characterization of some novel

DPP-IV inhibitors as anti-diabetic agents

Dr. (Ms.) Mymoona Akhter

Deptt. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry,

Faculty of Pharmacy

Jamia Hamdard

New Delhi-110062

July 11, 2012 Rs.2280000/-

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343. SR/FT/LS-150/2011 Isolation and identification of chemopreventive agents

from Decalepis Arayalpatra and Trichopus Zeylanicus

Travancoricus, endemic medicinal plants of western

ghats of Kerala, India

Dr. P.J. Wills

MIMS Research Foundation

Valayanad temple Road, Mini bypass,

Manakav, Calicut-673007 Kerala

July 11, 2012 Rs.2450000/-

344. SR/FT/LS-158/2010 Role of Staphylococcal Pathogen Associated molecular

Patterns in septic arthritis

Dr. (Ms.) Lalitha Biswas

Deptt. of Molecular Biology

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences

AIMS-Ponekkara, Kochi-682041 Kerala

July 11, 2012 Rs.2098000/-

345. SR/FT/LS-148/2010 Assessment of ITS and D1-D2 region as potential

targets for molecular identification of clinically

significant zygomycetes

Dr. (Ms.) K. Umamaheswari

Deptt. of Biotechnology

University of Madras

Guindy Campus, Chennai-600025 Tamil

Nadu

July 12, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

346. SR/FT/LS-159/2010 Systematic studies on transport and localization of

lutein and zeaxanthin in relation to age-related macular

degeneration

Dr. Chethan Kumar M

PG Deptt. of Biotechnology

JSS College of Arts, Commerce and

Science

Ooty Road, Mysore-570025 Karnataka

July 12, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

347. SR/FT/LS-160/2010 Floristic composition and its diversity of the alpine

pasture of Zemu and Lhonak Valley of Sikkim

Dr. Debabrata Maity

Taxonomy and Biosystematics Laboratory,

Deptt. of Botany

University of Calcutta

35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata-

700019 West Bengal

July 12, 2012 Rs.1835000/-

348. SR/FT/LS-161/2010 Molecular Characterization of the Entomopathogenic

Bacteria and detection of toxic gene using RAPD-

PCR Technique: Development of Microbial pesticides

against the Polyphagus insect Spodoptera litura

(Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Dr. S. Senthil Nathan

Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Excellence in

Environmental Sciences

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University

Alwarkurichi-627412 Tamil Nadu

July 12, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

349. SR/FT/LS-163/2010 Timing of phenological shifts and its impact on

regeneration in forests of Kumaun Himalaya

Dr. (Ms.) Shruti Shah

Deptt. of Forestry & Environmental Science

Kumaon University

Nainital-263002 Uttarakhand

July 12, 2012 Rs.2033000/-

350. SR/FT/LS-79/2010 Development and characterization of biomaterial films

for effective encapsulation/immobilization of probiotic

bacteria for halitosis treatment

Dr. B. Ganesh

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Manipal Institute of Technology

Manipal-576104 Karnataka

July 25, 2012 Rs.2135000/-

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351. SR/FT/LS-207/2009 Preparation, characterization and applications of nano

usnic acid from lichens

Dr. (Ms.) T. Devasana

Centre for Nanoscience & Technology

Anna University Chennai

Chennai-600025 Tamil Nadu

August 13, 2012 Rs.1473000/-

352. SR/FT/LS-164/2010 cloning & expression of human calreticulin (CRT)

gene on human breast cancer cell line: A foundation of

DNA Vaccine

Dr. (Ms.) S. Sudha

Deptt. of Biotechnology, School of Life

Sciences

Karpagam University

Coimbatore-641021 Tamil Nadu

August 13, 2012 Rs.2022000/-

353. SR/FT/LS-166/2010 Tunneling Nanotubes: Exploration of possible target

for anti-cancer therapies

Dr. Satendra Kumar Nirala

Deptt. of Rural Techn. & Social

Development

Guru Ghasidas University

Koni, Bilaspur-495009 Chattisgarh

August 13, 2012 Rs.1708000/-

354. SR/FT/LS-167/2010 Effects of environmental pollutants on thyroid: a

molecular and biochemical study

Dr. Samir Kumar Saha

Deptt. of Zoology

West Bengal State University

Barasat, Berunanpukuria, Malikapur, 24

Paraganas North, Kolkata-700126 West

Bengal

August 13, 2012 Rs.1975000/-

355. SR/FT/LS-151/2011 Assembly and release of Paramyxovirus(es) from host

cell

Dr. (Ms.) Anuja Krishnan

Institute of Molecular Medicine

254, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase-III, New

Delhi-110020

August 13, 2012 Rs.2451000/-

356. SR/FT/LS-152/2011 Effect of central and peripheral administration of some

drugs on neuropathic pain induced by chronic

constriction injury of the sciatic nerve in rats

Dr. Ashish K. Mehta

Dept. of Pharmacology

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College &

Safdarjung Hospital

New Delhi-110029

August 13, 2012 Rs.1900000/-

357. SR/FT/LS-206/2009 An investigation into the role of Solution Variables in

Amyloidogenesis

Dr. Timir Tripathi

Deptt. of Biochemistry

North-Eastern Hill University

Umshing, Shillong-793022 Meghalaya

August 17, 2012 Rs.1850000/-

358. SR/FT/LS-168/2010 Development of efficient probiotic lactic acid bacteria

to combat the deficiencies of folic acid, vitamin B12

and iron

Dr. (Ms.) Smita Hasini Panda

North Orissa University

Sriram Chandra Vihar, Takatpur, Baripada,

Odisha-757003

August 17, 2012 Rs.2300000/-

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359. SR/FT/LS-169/2010 Biochemical and molecular mechanism of muscardine

fungus infection in resistant and susceptible silkworm

breeds

Dr. (Ms.) Nirupama R.

Molecular biology Laboratory

Central Sericultural Research and Training

Institute

Srirampura, Mysore-570008 Karnataka

August 17, 2012 Rs.2194000/-

360. SR/FT/LS-162/2010 Development of cold tolerant rice lines through

doubled haploid technique

Dr. M. Dhandapani

Deptt. of Plant breeding & Genetics,

Regional Research Station

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Paiyur-635112 Tamil Nadu

August 21, 2012 Rs.1460000/-

361. SR/FT/LS-170/2010 Study of plant mechanosenstivity using Mimosa

pudica as a model: with special reference to calcium

signaling in touch reception and relay

Dr. (Ms.) Sonali Sengupta

Deptt. of Plant Biology

Bose Institute

Centenary Building, P-1/12 C.I.T. Scheme

VIIM, Kankurgachhi, Kolkata-700054

August 21, 2012 Rs.2125000/-

362. SR/FT/LS-153/2011 Engineering Escherichia coli strains optimized for

large scale lignocelluloses fermentation for biofuel

production

Dr. Supreet Saini

Department of Chemical Engineering

IIT-Bombay

Powai, Mumbai-400076 Maharashtra

August 21, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

363. SR/FT/LS-171/2010 Exploring the role of Calreticulin in ER-stress and

abiotic stress crosstalk

Dr.(Ms.) Maryam Sarwat

Deptt. of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology,

Amity Institute of Pharmacy

Amity University

Sector-125, Expressway, Noida-201303

Uttar Pradesh

August 23, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

364. SR/FT/LS-172/2010 Proteomic analysis of brassica juncea floral proteome:

identification of abiotic stress induced changes in the

proteome

Dr.(Ms.) Jasmeet Kaur Abat

Deptt of Botany

University of Delhi, Delhi

New Delhi-110007 Delhi

August 28, 2012 Rs.1142000/-

365. SR/FT/LS-173/2010 Identification of novel drug targets- individual lipid

component(s) or functional links related to drug

resistance, virulence and pathogenicity approach- "

Comparative characterization of fatty acidome for

Latent, Sensitive and Resistant MTB strains"

Dr.(Ms.) Zeeshan fatima

Amity Institute of Biotechnology

Amity University Haryana

Manesar, Gurgaon-122413 Haryana

September 5, 2012 Rs.1818000/-

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366. SR/FT/LS-174/2010 Utilization of consortia of lactic acid bacteria and plant

growth promoting microorganisms in healthy grape

cultivation

Dr. M.S. Nandish

Deptt. og Agricultural Microbiology

College of Agriculture

Navile, Shimoga-577201 Karnataka

September 10, 2012 Rs.1786000/-

367. SR/FT/LS-01/2012 Bioactive compounds of entomopathogenic fungi

pathogenic against mosquito vectors

Dr. Gavendra Singh

Deptt. of Zoology, Faculty of Science

Dayalbagh Educational Institute

Dayalbagh, Agra-282005 Uttar Pradesh

September 10, 2012 Rs.2000000/-

368. SR/FT/LS-02/2012 Differntial transcripts profiling viz-a-viz metabolite

analysis as a component of various biotic and abiotic

elicitors on cell supension and hairy root cultures of

Vinca minor and their up-scaling in the Bioreactors

Dr.(Ms.) Priyanka Verma

Plant Tissue Culture Division, Deptt. of

Biotechnology

Central Institute of Medicinal and

Aromatics Plants

Kukrail Picninc Spot Road, Lucknow-

226015 Uttar Pradesh

September 10, 2012 Rs.1955000/-

369. SR/FT/LS-03/2012 Study of alpha and beta radioactivity in Karnataka

drinking water and GIS mapping

Dr. S. Suriyanarayanan

Department of Water and Health

JSS University

Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara, Mysore-

570015 Karnataka

September 10, 2012 Rs.1390000/-

370. SR/FT/LS-04/2012 Exploration of potency, efficacy and mode of action of

Ulmus wallichiana against hypertension.

Dr. Jiaur Rahaman Gayen

Division of Pharmacokinetics &

Metabolism

Central Drug Research Institute

Chattar Manzil Palace, PO Box-173,

Lucknow-226001 Uttar Pradesh

September 10, 2012 Rs.1672000/-

371. SR/FT/LS-05/2012 Understanding the mechanism of anti-carcinogenic

effect of alpha-solanine.

Dr. Jayanta Sarkar

Drug Target Discovery and Development

Division

Central Drug Research Institute

Chattar Manzil Palace, PO Box-173,

Lucknow-226001 Uttar Pradesh

September 10, 2012 Rs.2110000/-

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372. SR/FT/LS-06/2012 Transcriptional regulation of novel tumor suppressor

genes in Pancreatic Cancer

Dr. K. Jayaprakash Narayana

Laboratory of Molecular Oncology

Centre for DNA Fingerprinting &

Diagnostics(CDFD)

Bldg.7, Gruhakalpa, 5-4-399/8, Nampally,

Hyderabad-500001 Andhra Pradesh

September 10, 2012 Rs.2460000/-

373. SR/FT/LS-07/2012 Development of a polyherbal preparation to treat

ethanol abstinence syndrome

Dr. Girdhari Lal Gupta

Deptt. of Biotechnology,Bioinformatics &

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Jaypee University of Information

Technology

Waknaghat, Solan-173215 Himachal

Pradesh

September 10, 2012 Rs.2200000/-

374. SR/FT/LS-08/2012 Investigation of the modulation of insulin signaling

pathways by novel thiazolidin-4-one derivatives and

their implications in metabolic disorders

Mr. Anoop Kishore

Deptt. of Pharmacology

Manipal College of Pharmaceutical

Sciences, Manipal University

Manipal-576104 Karnataka

September 10, 2012 Rs.1262000/-

375. SR/FT/LS-09/2012 Gene expression studies in Labeo rohita(Ham.) after

cypermethrin exposure.

Dr. Mohit Tiwari

Division of Molecular Biology &

Biotechnology

National Bureau of Fish Genetic

Resources(ICAR)

Canal Ring Road, P.O.-Dilkusha, Lucknow-

226002 Uttar Pradesh

September 10, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

376. SR/FT/LS-10/2012 Studies on small RNA-mediated responses to abiotic

stress in Finger millet(Eleusine coracana).

Dr. Nagesh Babu R.

Deptt. of Chemistry & Biochemistry, PG

Block Room No 107A

Maharani's Science College for Women

Palace Road, Bangalore-560001 Karnataka

September 10, 2012 Rs.2330000/-

377. SR/FT/LS-11/2012 Diversity & exploration of marine magnetotactic

bacteria from southern Indian coast for the production

of magnetosomes.

Dr. K. Suthindhiran

Division of Environmental Biotechnology,

School of Biosciences & Technology

VIT University

Vellore-632014 Tamil Nadu

September 10, 2012 Rs.1800000/-

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378. SR/FT/LS-12/2012 To decipher therapeutic potential of Sesamol and

Perillyl alcohol as antifungal agents against Candiia

albicans

Dr. Saif Hameed

Amity Institute of Biotechnology

Amity University Haryana

Manesar, Gurgaon-122413 Haryana

September 10, 2012 Rs.1620000/-

379. SR/FT/LS-13/2012 Diversity of microbial population from underground

coal-mine soils of Andhra Pradesh, India

Dr. Raja Komuraiah Thampu

Deptt. of Microbiology

Kakatiya University

Warangal-506009 Andhra Pradesh

September 10, 2012 Rs.2145000/-

380. SR/FT/LS-14/2012 Effective Utilization of Microalgal Biomass generated

through Mass Cultivation using liquid & gaseous

Wastes

Dr.(Ms.) V. Shashirekha

Shri AMM Murugappa Chettiar Research

Centre

Taramani, Chennai-600113 Tamil Nadu

September 10, 2012 Rs.1960000/-

381. SR/FT/LS-15/2012 Studies on the expression of Boiling Stable

Proteins(BSPs) in invasive alien plant species

(Parthenium and Lantana): role of BSPs in

invasiveness of alien species

Dr. Arun Dev Sharma

PG Deptt. of Biotechnology

Lyallpur Khalsa College

GT Road, Jalandhar-144001 Punjab

September 10, 2012 Rs.2182000/-

382. SR/FT/LS-16/2012 Diversity of Exopolysaccharides produced by lactic

acid bacteria

Dr. Pradip Behare

Deptt. of Dairy Microbiology

National Dairy Research Institute

Karnal-132001 Haryana

September 10, 2012 Rs.2196000/-

383. SR/FT/LS-17/2012 Directed evolution of Candida parapsilopsis carbonyl

reductase for improving its activity and substrate

specificity for the production of chiral pharmaceuticals

Dr. Pankaj Soni

Deptt. of Protein Science and Engineering

Institute of Microbial Technology

Sector-39 A, Chandigarh-160036

September 10, 2012 Rs.2160000/-

384. SR/FT/LS-18/2012 Biocompatibility of surface modified and unmodified

graphene oxide nanoparticles

Dr.(Ms.) Aswathy Ravindran

School of Chemical and Biotechnology

SASTRA University

Thanjavur-613401 Tamil Nadu

September 10, 2012 Rs.2300000/-

385. SR/FT/LS-19/2012 Bioremediation of oil contaminated waste water using

bacterial biofilm

Dr.(Ms.) Preethy Chandran

CeNTAB, School of Chemical and

Biotechnology

SASTRA University

Thanjavur-613401 Tamil Nadu

September 10, 2012 Rs.2360000/-

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386. SR/FT/LS-20/2012 Biodiesel from oleaginous unicellular algae: strain

selection, media optimization and metabolic

engineering for enhanced lipid biosynthesis

Dr.(Ms.) P. Varalakshmi

Deptt. of Molecular Microbiology, School

of Biotechnology

Madurai Kamaraj University

Madurai-625021 Tamil Nadu

September 18, 2012 Rs.1942000/-

387. SR/FT/LS-22/2012 Molecular Diversity of expansin like proteins involved

in hydrolysis of cellulose

Dr. Mohit Kumar

Deptt. of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics

NIIT University

NH-8, Delhi-Jaipur Highway, Distt. Alwar,

Neemrana-301705 Rajasthan

September 18, 2012 Rs.1888000/-

388. SR/FT/LS-24/2012 Molecular systematics & phylogeny of economically

important thrips ( Thysanoptera: Insecta) of India

Dr.(Ms.) Kaomud Tyagi

Zoological Survey of India

Prani Vigyan Bhawan, M Block, New

Alipore, Kolkata-700053 West Bengal

September 18, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

389. SR/FT/LS-29/2012 A Therapeutic approach for targeting CAG repeat

expansion RNA that cause Huntigton disease (HD) and

spino cerebral ataxias (SCAs)

Dr. Amit Kumar

NMR Lab, School of Basic Sciences

Indian Institute of Technology-Indore

M-Block, IET-DAVV Campus, Khanwa

Road, Indore-452017 Madhya Pradesh

September 18, 2012 Rs.2100000/-

390. SR/FT/LS-33/2012 Development of insecticide and temperature tolerant

strains of Aenasius bambawalei(Encyrtidae:

Hymenoptera) for the management of cotton

mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis

Dr. K. Shankarganesh

Division of Entomology

Indian Agricultural Research Institute

Pusa, New Delhi-110012 Delhi

September 18, 2012 Rs.2222000/-

391. SR/FT/LS-34/2012 Studies on antagonistic isolates of Trichoderma spp.

for management of Fussarium wilt of tomato in

tropical agro ecosystems

Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed

Deptt. of Botany, Faculty of Science

Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi-221005 Uttar Pradesh

September 18, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

392. SR/FT/LS-42/2012 Development of ecofriendly, sustainable and cost

effective on-farm mass production technology of

nematode trapping fungi for resource poor marginal

farmers

Mr. Udai Bhan Singh

Deptt. of Plant Pathology

National Bureau of Agriculturally Important

Microorganisms

Kusmaur, Post Bag No. 6, Mau Nath

Bhanjan-275101 Uttar Pradesh

September 18, 2012 Rs.1900000/-

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393. SR/FT/LS-50/2012 Utilization of industrial wastes for cultivation of

medicinal and aromatic plants in sodic soil

Dr. Akhilesh Kumar

Distant Research Centre

CSIR- National Botanical Research Institute

Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow-226001 Uttar

Pradesh

September 25, 2012 Rs.2240000/-

394. SR/FT/LS-54/2012 Ecology & Habitat modelling of wetland birds in the

tsunami inundated wetlands of South Andaman

Dr. Chandrakasan Sivaperuman

Andaman & Nicobar Regional Centre,

Zoological Survey of India

Haddo, Port Blair-744102 Andaman &

Nicobar Islands

September 25, 2012 Rs.1740000/-

395. SR/FT/LS-208/2009 Studies on Isolation, purification and immunological

characterization of beta-1,3 glucan binding protein in

the serum of the marine mud crab scylla serrata

Dr. S. S. Jayaraj

Deptt. of advanced Zoology &

Biotechnology

Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy, Loyola

College

Chennai-600034 Tamil nadu

October 17, 2012 Rs.1980000/-

396. SR/FT/LS-90/2012 Identification of genes involved in the biosynthetic

pathway of echinocandin B: the first line antifungal

Dr. Antresh Kumar

Centre for Biological Sciences

Central University of Bihar

Patna-800014 Bihar

October 17, 2012 Rs.2210000/-

397. SR/FT/LS-132/2012 Development of some selective estrogen receptor

modulators for the treatment of breast cancer: Design,

synthesis, In-vitro and In-vivo screening

Dr. Santosh N. Mokale

Deptt. of Pharmeceutical Chemistry

Y. B. Chavan College of Pharmacy

Dr. Rafiq Zakaria Marg, Rauza Bagh,

Aurangabad-431001 Maharashtra

November 6, 2012 Rs.2400000/-

398. SR/FT/LS-16/2010 Production of 2,3-butanediol via fermentation using

agricultural residue as substrate

Dr. Saurabh Saran

Deptt. of Microbiology

University of Delhi South Campus

Benito Juarez Road, New Delhi-110021

November 12, 2012 Rs.905000/-

399. SR/FT/LS-134/2012 Exploring the anticancer potentials of novel 4,6-

disubstituted-1,2,4-triazolo-1,3,4-thiadiazoles

Dr.(Ms.) B. S. Priya

Deptt. of Studies in Chemistry

University of Mysore

Manasagangotri, Mysore-570006 Karnataka

November 21, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

400. SR/FT/LS-145/2012 Biochemical and Molecular assesment of phosphate

solubilizing bacteria in traditional Jhum field of

Mizoram

Dr. R. Lalfakzuala

Deptt. of Botany, School of Life Sciences

Mizoram University

Aizawal-796009 Mizoram

November 21, 2012 Rs.2480000/-

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401. SR/FT/LS-39/2012 Morphological and molecular characterization of root-

knot nematode (Meloidogyne Spp.) of agriculturally

important crops of Uttar Pradesh

Dr. Merajul Islam Robab

Deptt. of Botany

Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh-202002 Uttar Pradesh

December 3, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

402. SR/FT/LS-156/2012 Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles along with

botanical and microbial insecticide for the control of

mosquito vectors at different agro-climatic zones of

Tamil Nadu, India

Dr. K. Kovendan

Division of Entomology, Deptt. of Zoology,

School of Life Sciences

Bharathiar University

Coimbatore-641046 Tamil Nadu

December 5, 2012 Rs.2360000/-

403. SR/FT/LS-165/2010 Application of polyclonal hen egg yolk antibodies for

the prevention of zoonotic food borne Salmonellae of

poultry

Dr. Nagappa Shivaning Karabasanavar

Deptt. of Veterinary Public Health &

Epidemology

Veterinary College

Shimoga-577204 Karnataka

December 12, 2012 Rs.2480000/-

404. SR/FT/LS-21/2012 Study on developing an innovative chemical finger

printing tool to defend fish bacterial diseases

Dr. R. Thirumurugan

Deptt. of Animal Sciences, School of Life

Sciences

Bharathidasan University

Palkaiperur, Tiruchirappalli-620024 Tamil

Nadu

December 12, 2012 Rs.2317000/-

405. SR/FT/LS-23/2012 Imaging Guided therapy for metastatic cancer using

theranostic polymeric micelles

Dr.(Ms.) S. Anuradha

School of Chemical & Biotechnology,

Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced

Biomaterials

SASTRA University

Tirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur-613401

Tamil Nadu

December 12, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

406. SR/FT/LS-25/2012 Role of NRF-1 & NRF-2 in bigenomic transcriptional

regulation of cytochrome c oxidase subunits in

response to arsenic induced oxidative stress in rat

brain.

Dr. Vijay Kumar

Deptt. of Biochemistry

Maharshi Dayanand University

Rohtak-124001 Haryana

December 12, 2012 Rs.2200000/-

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407. SR/FT/LS-26/2012 Isolation and identification of plant based

bioavailability enhancing principle(s) for anti-cancer

drugs

Dr. Sachin S. Bhusari

Pharmaceutical Technology Division,

Deptt. of Chemical technology

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathawada

University

University Campus, Aurangabad-431004

Maharashtra

December 12, 2012 Rs.2400000/-

408. SR/FT/LS-27/2012 Role of deregulation in multiple signaling cascades and

their crosstalk in the development of gall bladder

diseases and carcinomas in northeast India

Dr. Sujoy Bose

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Gauhati University

Guwahati-781014 Assam

December 12, 2012 Rs.2180000/-

409. SR/FT/LS-28/2012 Identification and characterization of novel regulatory

interacting proteins for the human protein lysine

methyltransferase, SET7/9

Dr. Arunkumar Dhayalan

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Pondicherry University

Puducherry-605014 Puducherry

December 12, 2012 Rs.2340000/-

410. SR/FT/LS-30/2012 Characterization of leukemia associated ETO (MTG)

family members in Hematopoietic Stem/Progenitor

Cells

Dr. Rakesh Singh

Deptt. of Translational and Regenerative

Medicine

Post Graduate Institute of Medical

Education & Research

Sector-12, Chandigarh-160012

December 12, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

411. SR/FT/LS-31/2012 Cloning, expression & characterization of a novel

xylanase from Thermomyces lanuginosus and

improvement of effectual bioprocess.

Dr. Pratyoosh Shukla

Deptt. of Microbiology

Maharshi Dayanand University

Rohtak-124001 Haryana

December 12, 2012 Rs.2346000/-

412. SR/FT/LS-32/2012 Eukaryotic expressiom of important equine cytokines

and analysis of their biological activities

Dr. Harisankar Singha

National Research Centre on Equines

Sirsa Road, Hisar-125001 Haryana

December 12, 2012 Rs.2222000/-

413. SR/FT/LS-35/2012 Implication of P glycoprotein modulation by

phytochemicals to increase bioavilability of drug in

hyperglycemic stress

Dr. Jagdish S. Patel

Deptt. of Biochemistry

P. D. Patel Institute of Applied Sciences,

Charotar University of Science &

Technology

Post- Changa, Petlad, Distt. Anand-388421

Gujarat

December 12, 2012 Rs.1610000/-

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414. SR/FT/LS-36/2012 Integrated transcript and metabolite profiling to

identify candidate genes responsible for tissue-specific

accumulation of secondary metaboiltes of medicinal

value in Andrographis paniculata

Dr. Sumit Ghosh

Deptt. of Plant Biotechnology

Central Institute for Medicinal & Aromatic

Plants

Near Kukrail Picnic Spot, P.O. CIMAP,

Lucknow-226015 Uttar Pradesh

December 12, 2012 Rs.2110000/-

415. SR/FT/LS-37/2012 Synthesis of copper nanoparticles for the control of

fungal pathogens of crop plants with special reference

to preparation of nano-fungicides

Dr. Avinash Prabhakar Rao Ingle

Deptt. of Biotechnology

SGB Amravati University

Tapovan Road, Amravati-444602

Maharashtra

December 12, 2012 Rs.2420000/-

416. SR/FT/LS-38/2012 Biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

(PAHs) by mixed cultures of wild basidiomycetes

fungi and bacterial isolates from petroleum

contaminated soil: an in vitro and in silico comparative

approach

Dr. M. Meenakshisundaram

PG and Research Deptt. of Biotechnology

Nehru Memorial College

Puthanampatti, Trichy Distt.-621007 Tamil

Nadu

December 12, 2012 Rs.2110000/-

417. SR/FT/LS-40/2012 Conservation genetics study of tasar silkworm

(Antheraea mylitta drury) ecoraces available in Odisha

using DNA markers

Dr.(Ms.) Priti Pragyan Ray

KIIT School of Biotechnology

KIIT University

Shikar Chandi Road, Patia,

Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar-751024

Odisha

December 12, 2012 Rs.2365000/-

418. SR/FT/LS-41/2012 Molecular cloning, characterization and expression

analysis of potetial genes for developing disease

resistance in garli (Allium sativum L.)

Dr. Raj Kumar Joshi

Centre of Biotechnology

Siksha O Anusandhan University

Kalinga Nagar, Ghatika, P.O.-Khandagiri,

Bhubaneswar-751003 Odisha

December 12, 2012 Rs.2250000/-

419. SR/FT/LS-43/2012 Bioprospecting of microbial endophytes in indigenous

plant(s) for obtaining molecules with hypolipidemic

potential

Dr. Ravindra Himmatrao Patil

Deptt. of Microbiology

R. C. Patel Arts Commerce & Science

College

Near Karvand Naka, Shirpur, (Distt.)

Dhule-425405 Maharashtra

December 12, 2012 Rs.2234000/-

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420. SR/FT/LS-44/2012 In silico and in vitro approach to identify immunogenic

peptides of H1N1 virus as a target for vaccine design

Dr. Manoj Baranwal

Deptt. of Biotech & Environmental

Sciences

Thapar University

P.O. Box No. 32, Patiala-147004 Punjab

December 12, 2012 Rs.2360000/-

421. SR/FT/LS-46/2012 Exploiting agricultural wastes for harnessing a value-

added product ferulic acid

Dr. Ashish Sachan

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra

Ranchi-835215 Jharkhand

December 12, 2012 Rs.1940000/-

422. SR/FT/LS-47/2012 Screening of cyanobacterial isolates with antimicrobial

potential from rice fields of Manipur

Dr.(Ms.) Nonibala Khumanthem

Centre for Advanced Study in Life

Sciences, Deptt. of Life Sciences

Manipur University

Canchipur-795003 Manipur

December 12, 2012 Rs.2035000/-

423. SR/FT/LS-48/2012 Quality Characterization and utilization of durum

wheat cultivars

Dr.(Ms.) Amritpal Kaur

Deptt. of Food Science & Technology

Guru Nanak Dev University

Amritsar-143005 Punjab

December 12, 2012 Rs.2422000/-

424. SR/FT/LS-49/2012 Refinement of Hatchery Technology for large scale

seed production and grow-out culture of Indian river

prawn Macrobrachium malcolmsonii (H. M. Edwards)

Dr.(Ms.) Prasanti Mishra

Aquaculture & Production Division

Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture

Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar-751002

Odisha

December 12, 2012 Rs.2380000/-

425. SR/FT/LS-51/2012 Molecular characterization of genes involved in

rhizosphere competence of Acinetobacter species from

rhizosphere and rhizoplane of crop plants

Dr.(Ms.) Dhara Sachdev

Institute of Bioinformatics and

Biotechnology

University of Pune

Ganeshkhind, Pune-411007 Maharashtra

December 12, 2012 Rs.2150000/-

426. SR/FT/LS-52/2012 Over-expression of Arabidopsis thaliana HPPD gene

for enhanced alpha-tocopherol production in sunflower

( Helianthus annuus) cultures

Dr.(Ms.) Smita Srivastava

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Indian Institute of Technology-Madras

Chennai-600036 Tamil Nadu

December 12, 2012 Rs.1990000/-

427. SR/FT/LS-53/2012 Screening of indigenous medicinal plants of the rain

forests of Eastern Himalayas with special reference to

their active principles

Dr.(Ms.) Sristisri Upadhyaya

Deptt. of Life Sciences

Dibrugarh University

Dibrugarh-786004 Assam

December 12, 2012 Rs.2121000/-

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428. SR/FT/LS-98/2012 Comparison of Rhodethrin SIpA and DspE proteins as

novel agents for antigen carrying modulation of

apoptotic activity in cell lines

Dr. Renjith N. Kumavath

Deptt. of Genomic Science, School of

Biological Sciences

Central university of Kerala

Riverside Transit Campus, Padannakad

P.O., Kasaragod-671314 Kerala

December 12, 2012 Rs.2260000/-

429. SR/FT/LS-53/2011 Dynamics of species behaviour in a forest agricultural

landscape: A case of the Indian flying fox Pteropus

giganteus in southern Tamil Nadu, India

Dr. J. Patrick David

Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and

the Environment

Royal Enclave, Srirampura, Jakkur Post,

Bangalore-560064 Karnataka

December 12, 2012 Rs.2050000/-

430. SR/FT/LS-45/2012 Improved process development for lipstatin production

through submerged fermentation by Streptomyces Spp.

Dr. Kashyap Kumar Dubey

Deptt. of Biotechnology

University Institute of Engineering &

Technology, Maharshi Dayanand

University

Rohtak-124001 Haryana

December 13, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

431. SR/FT/LS-59/2012 Soil organic carbon stabilization under different

vegetation cover

Dr. J. Dinakaran

Natural Resource Management Laboratory,

Deptt. of Botany

University of Delhi

Delhi-110007

December 13, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

432. SR/FT/LS-62/2012 Tagging of nematode resistance biomarker compound

in banana (Muss spp.) by metabolic profiling technique

Dr. N. Seenivasan

Deptt. of Nematology

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Coimbatore-641003 Tamil Nadu

December 13, 2012 Rs.1560000/-

433. SR/FT/LS-63/2012 Understanding molecular interactions between

phytochemicals and probiotic lactic acid bacteria in

stimulating desirable gut environment

Dr.(Ms.) Praveena Bhatt Mudliar

Deptt. of Fermentation Technology and

Bioengineering

Central Food Technological Research

Institute

Mysore-570020 Karnataka

December 13, 2012 Rs.1960000/-

434. SR/FT/LS-70/2012 Expression of immune gene in WSSV infected and

normal shrimp (Penaeus monodon) using

immunostimulant

Dr. A. Nazeer Basha

Aquaculture Biotechnology Division, P.G.

& Research Deptt. of Zoology

C. Abdul Hakeem College

Melvisharam-632509 Tamil Nadu

December 13, 2012 Rs.2200000/-

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435. SR/FT/LS-76/2012 Early stage cancer detection by polyelectrolyte

febricated carbon nanoparticles

Dr. Tapas Kumar Mandal

Molecular Biology Lab., Deptt. of

Biotechnology

Indian Institute of Technology-Roorkee

Roorke-247667 Uttarakhand

December 13, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

436. SR/FT/LS-74/2012 Studies on role of MTA1 in osteogenic differentiation

of human mesenchymal stem cells

Dr. P.M. Chandrasekara

Deptt. of Studies in Biotechnology

University of Mysore

Manasagangotri, Mysore-570006 Karnataka

December 13, 2012 Rs.2460000/-

437. SR/FT/LS-79/2012 Phytochemical and metabolic characterization of

Prosopsis cineraria pods (Sangri) as potential

nutraceuticals

Dr. Pankaj Kumar Sharma

Deptt. of Biological Sciences

Birla Institute of Technology and Science

Pilani-333031 Rajasthan

December 13, 2012 Rs.2130000/-

438. SR/FT/LS-82/2012 Revision of genus Eleocharis R.Br. (Cyperaceae) in

India

Dr. Arun Nivrutti Chandore

Department of Botany

Abasaheb Marathe Arts and New

Commerce, Science College

Distt. Ratnagiri, Rajapur-416702

Maharashtra

December 13, 2012 Rs.2300000/-

439. SR/FT/LS-83/2012 Protein-ranking and novel intervention strategies

against Mycobacterium tuberculosis using graph

theory and bioinformatics resources

Dr. Veeky Baths

Deptt. of Biological Sciences

Birla Institute of Technology and Science-

Pilani

K.K.Birla-Goa Campus, Zuarinagar-403726

Goa

December 13, 2012 Rs.860000/-

440. SR/FT/LS-85/2012 A process development for purification of debittering

enzymes based on aqueous two-phase extraction

Mr. M. Shanmugaprakash

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Kumaraguru College of Technology

Post Box No.-2034, Coimbatore-641049

Tamil Nadu

December 13, 2012 Rs.650000/-

441. SR/FT/LS-57/2012 Tumor targeted multifunctional chitosan

nanocomposite for Cancer theranostic applications

Dr. P. Gopinath

Centre for Nanotechnology

Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

Roorkee-247667 Uttarakhand

December 14, 2012 Rs.2190000/-

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442. SR/FT/LS-58/2012 Devlopment of microbial system in combination of

metal-accumulating plants to remediate contaminated

sites

Dr. Rupesh Kumar

Deptt. of Chemistry

Kirori Mal College

Delhi-110007

December 14, 2012 Rs.1280000/-

443. SR/FT/LS-60/2012 Expression profiling of cytokines and chemokines:

Scope for augmenting general immune competence in

chicken

Dr. K.S. Rajaravindra

Project Directorate on Poultry

Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad-500030 Andhra

Pradesh

December 14, 2012 Rs.2278000/-

444. SR/FT/LS-61/2012 Evaluation of insulinotrophic and beta-cells

regeneration potential of Capparis aphylla and

computational simulation of its mechanism of action in

Albino Wister rat

Dr. Kaptan Singh

Lab No. 109, Centre for Medical

Biotechnology

Maharishi Dayanand University

Rohtak-124001 Haryana

December 14, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

445. SR/FT/LS-65/2012 Antibiotic incorporated tissue-engineered multiscale

fibrous scaffold for the treatment of osteomyelitis

Dr.(Ms.) Manitha B. Nair

Amtira Centre for Nanosciences and

Molecular Medicine

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences

Ponekkara P. O., Kochi-682041 Kerala

December 14, 2012 Rs.2340000/-

446. SR/FT/LS-68/2012 Utilization of mushroom extracts as prebiotic sources

to develop synbiotic microcapsules

Dr. R. Jayabalan

Deptt. of Life Sciences

National Institute of Technology-Rourkela

Rourkela-769008 Odisha

December 14, 2012 Rs.2490000/-

447. SR/FT/LS-71/2012 Target based evaluation of natural products from

medicinal and aromatic plants and their related

anallogues as anticancer agent

Dr. Suaib Luqman

Molecular Bioprospection Deptt.,

Biotechnology Division

Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic

Plants

Kukrail Picnic Spot Road P.O. CIMAP,

Lucknow-226015 Uttar Pradesh

December 14, 2012 Rs.1514000/-

448. SR/FT/LS-72/2012 Molecular analysis of gene cassette and their

correlation with phenotypic marker in multidrug

resistant enterobacterial isolates

Dr. Amitabha Bhattacharjee

Deptt. of Microbiology

Assam University

Silchar-788011 Assam

December 14, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

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449. SR/FT/LS-73/2012 Integrative taxonomy of deep sea shrimp resouces

along the Southern Coast of India

Dr.(Ms.) Rekha Devi Chakraborty

Division of Crustacean Fisheries

Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute

Ernakulam, North P.O., PB No. 1603,

Kochi-682018 Kerala

December 14, 2012 Rs.2140000/-

450. SR/FT/LS-75/2012 Immunomodulation by Mycobacterium indicus pranii

in murine model of cancer

Dr.(Ms.) Shweta Dubey

Amity Institute of Virology & Immunology

Amity University

J-3 Block, Sector-125, Noida-201303 Uttar

Pradesh

December 14, 2012 Rs.2122000/-

451. SR/FT/LS-77/2012 Integrating Polymorphisms and NGS in dissecting

complex networks of miRNA-mediated regulation in

neurodegenerative diseases.

Dr. Bibekanand Mallick

Deptt. of Life Sciences

National Institute of Technology

Rourkela-769008 Odisha

December 14, 2012 Rs.2270000/-

452. SR/FT/LS-78/2012 Functional characterization of RNA silencing

suppressor encoded by a begomovirus infecting

Mucuna pruriens, a medicinal plant

Dr. Yogesh Kumar

Amity Institute of Virology & Immunology

Amity University

Sector-125, Noida-201303 Uttar Pradesh

December 14, 2012 Rs.2335000/-

453. SR/FT/LS-80/2012 Synthesis, Characterization and application of bio-

inspired magnetic nanomaterials

Dr. Sujoy K. Das

Environmental Technology Laboratory

Central Leather Research Institute

Adyar, Chennai-600020 Tamil Nadu

December 14, 2012 Rs.2400000/-

454. SR/FT/LS-84/2012 Biofabrication of gold nanoparticles as anti-breast

cancer drug

Dr. K. Govindaraju

Centre for Ocean Research

Sathyabama University

Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai,

Chennai-600119 Tamil Nadu

December 14, 2012 Rs.2000000/-

455. SR/FT/LS-86/2012 Development of innovative methods for resistance

induction in cucumber against fungal foliar diseases

Dr.(Ms.) Monica Sharma

Deptt. of Plant Pathology

Dr. Y.S.Parmar University of Horticulture

& Forestry

Nauni, Solan-173230 Himachal Pradesh

December 14, 2012 Rs.1935000/-

456. SR/FT/LS-87/2012 Exploring the potential of F-type lectins to direct

biological functions

Dr.(Ms.) T.N.C. Ramya

Deptt. of Protein Science & Engineering

Institute of Microbial Technology

Sector 39-A, Chandigarah-160036

December 14, 2012 Rs.2165000/-

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457. SR/FT/LS-164/2012 Fluoresence optical biopsy: a novel diagnostic tool for

rapid characterization of cancer biomarkers

Dr. Santhosh Kumar

Deptt. of Pathology

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical

Sciences and Technology

Trivandrum-695011 Kerala

December 14, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

458. SR/FT/LS-91/2012 Estabilishment of a mammalian cell culture based

hepatitis E virus (HEV) expression system to study the

viral life cycle and application of the secreted virion as

a candidate vaccine

Dr. Milan Surjit

Vaccine & Infectious Disease Research

Centre

Translational Health Science and

Technology Institute

Plot No. 496, Udyog Vihar Phase III,

Gurgaon-122016 Haryana

December 18, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

459. SR/FT/LS-92/2012 Identification of hydroxycitric acid (HCA) producing

bacteria and probing its HCA biosynthetic mechanisms

Dr.(Ms.) Aditi D. Buch

Deptt. of Biochemistry

P.D. Patel Institute of Applied Sciences,

Charotar University of Science &

Technology

At. & Po. Changa, Petlad, Anand-388421

Gujarat

December 18, 2012 Rs.2300000/-

460. SR/FT/LS-93/2012 Molecular Diagnosis and Epidemiology of rabies in

livestock

Dr. Manjunatha Reddy G. B.

Deptt. of Veterinary Pathology

Project Directorate on Animal Disease

Monitoring and Surveillance

Hebbal, Bangalore-560024 Karnataka

December 18, 2012 Rs.2166000/-

461. SR/FT/LS-94/2012 Identification of low cost molecular marker for the

detection of zygotic embryos and nucellar embryos in

rough lemon and khasi mandarin from Northeast India

Dr.(Ms.) Sofia Banu

Deptt. of Biotechnolgy and Bioengineering,

Insitute of Science and Technology

Gauhati University

Gauhati-781014 Assam

December 18, 2012 Rs.2180000/-

462. SR/FT/LS-96/2012 Mapping and validation of QTLs for component traits

associated with terminal heat tolerance in wheat

Dr. Sundeep Kumar

Deptt. of Biotechnology, NRC on DNA

Finger Printing

National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources

Pusa Campus, New Delhi-110012

December 18, 2012 Rs.2225000/-

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463. SR/FT/LS-99/2012 Molecular mapping of quantitative trait loci for salt

tolerance at panicle initiation stage to stretch the

potential yield limits of rice in coastal zones

Dr.(Ms.) P. Shanthi

(PB&G), Tamil Nadu Rice Research

Instiute

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Aduthurai, Thanjavur Dist.-612101 Tamil

Nadu

December 18, 2012 Rs.1780000/-

464. SR/FT/LS-100/2012 Design, synthesis and mechanistic insights of novel

antimicrobial peptides (AMP) using high resolution

NMR spectroscopy: Role of outer membrane

permeability and DNA-binding

Dr. Anirban Bhunia

Deptt. of Biophysics

Bose Institute

Centenary Campus, P 1/12, C.I.T. Road

Scheme-VIIM, Kolkata-700054 West

Bengal

December 18, 2012 Rs.1770000/-

465. SR/FT/LS-105/2012 Deciphering the role of Zinc transporter in conidiation

process of Neurospora crassa

Dr.(Ms.) P. Kiranmayi

Deptt. of Biochemistry/Bioinformatics,

Gitam Institute of Science

GITAM University

Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam-530045

Andhra Pradesh

December 18, 2012 Rs.2365000/-

466. SR/FT/LS-106/2012 Evaluation for antimicrobial activity of endophytic

fungi from indigenous medicinal plants

Dr. Pranay Jain

Deptt. of Biotechnology

University Institute of Engineering and

Technology, Kurukshetra University

Kurukshetra-136119 Haryana

December 18, 2012 Rs.2121000/-

467. SR/FT/LS-107/2012 Development and evaluation of novel strategies based

on polymeric carrier and drug- combination for cancer

chemotherapy

Dr. P. N. Gupta

Formulation and Drug Delievery Division

Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine

Canal Road, Jammu-Tawi, Jammu-180001

December 18, 2012 Rs.2342000/-

468. SR/FT/LS-108/2012 Identification of genes conferring beneficial

biofertilizer and biocontrol activities in plant-growth-

promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) for crop improvement

Dr. Adesh K. Saini

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Shoolini University of Biotechnology and

Management Sciences

Village Bajhol, P.O. Sultanpur, Solan-

173229 Himachal Pradesh

December 18, 2012 Rs.2340000/-

469. SR/FT/LS-110/2012 Eco-friendly techniques for the treatment of sugar

wash effluent using natural coagulant

Dr.(Ms.) C. Thamaraiselvi

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Mother Teresa Women's University

Kodaikanal-624101 Tamil Nadu

December 18, 2012 Rs.888000/-

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470. SR/FT/LS-111/2012 MR-PET guided biologically optimised interstitial

brachytheraphy for postoperative recurrent cervical

cancers

Dr.(Ms.) Supriya Chopra

Deptt. of Radiation Oncology

Advanced Centre of Treatment, Research

and Education in Cancer (ACTREC)

Tata Memorial Centre, Khargar, Navi

Mumbai-410210 Maharashtra

December 18, 2012 Rs.2353000/-

471. SR/FT/LS-114/2012 Development of diagnostic assay, molecular

characterization and epidemiology of cryptosporidiosis

in goats

Dr. Souvik Paul

Division of Animal Health

Central Institute of Research on Goats

Makhdoom, Farah, Mathura-281122 Uttar

Pradesh

December 18, 2012 Rs.1996000/-

472. SR/FT/LS-117/2012 Identification of Macrophage invasion protein(s) of

atypical mycobacteria M.fortuitum as potential drug

target and inhibitors thereof

Dr. Rahul Shrivastava

Dept.. of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

Jaypee University of Information

Technology

Wakanaghat, Solan-173234 Himachal

Pradesh

December 18, 2012 Rs.1645000/-

473. SR/FT/LS-119/2012 Design and synthesis of novel inhibitors of peptide

deformylase as antibacterial agents

Dr. Jaiprakash N. Sangshetti

Y.B.Chavan College of Pharmacy

Dr. Rafiq Zakaria Campus, Rauza Bagh,

Aurangabad-431001 Maharashtra

December 18, 2012 Rs.2361000/-

474. SR/FT/LS-121/2012 Development, characterization and evaluation of novel

drug delivery based herbal formulation(s) for the

treatment of acne

Dr. Narayan Prasad Yadav

PRISM lab

Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic

Plants

PO CIMAP, Kukrail Picnic Spot Road,

Lucknow-226015 Uttar Pradesh

December 18, 2012 Rs.1977000/-

475. SR/FT/LS-124/2012 Control of candida biofilms causing vulvovaginitis in

women using household speices and herbs

Dr.(Ms.) Bindu S.

Deptt. of Biotechnology

M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Technology

Vidya Soudha, MSR Nagar, MSRIT Post,

Bangalore-560054 Karnataka

December 18, 2012 Rs.2474000/-

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476. SR/FT/LS-125/2012 Elucidation of mechanism by which propylthiouracil

clears lesions in psoriatic patients

Dr. D. Haripriya

Deptt. of Medical Research, SRM Medical

College, Hospital & Research Center

SRM University

SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur-603203 Tamil

Nadu

December 18, 2012 Rs.1762000/-

477. SR/FT/LS-127/2012 Survey and molecular characterization of the viral

diseases of the important crops in northeastern India

Dr. Basanta Kumar Borah

Deptt. of Agricultural Biotechnology

Assam Agricultural University

Jorhat-785013 Assam

December 18, 2012 Rs.2173000/-

478. SR/FT/LS-128/2012 Immunostimulant effects and cytokine gene expression

pattern of Limonia acidissima(L.) as dietary

supplement on Indian major freshwater carps

Dr.(Ms.) D. Teepica Priya Darsini

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Karpagam University

Pollachi Main Road, Eachanari Post,

Coimbatore-641021 Tamil Nadu

December 18, 2012 Rs.2350000/-

479. SR/FT/LS-129/2012 Molecular characterization of stress-responsive

molecule produced by drought and salt-tolerant

mutants of Pseudomonas spp. and their plant growth-

promotion(PGP) activities for legumed of Thar Desert,

Rajasthan

Dr. Devendra Kumar Choudhary

Deptt. of Science, Faculty of Arts, Science

& Commerce(FASC)

Mody Institiute of Technology and Science

Lakshmangarh, Sikar-332311 Rajasthan

December 18, 2012 Rs.2180000/-

480. SR/FT/LS-131/2012 Simulation of co-translational protein folding for

protein structure prediction

Dr. Jagdish Rai

Deptt. of Molecular Biology and

Bioinformatics

Tripura University

Suryamaninagar-799022 Tripura

December 18, 2012 Rs.2300000/-

481. SR/FT/LS-165/2012 Detection, molecular characterization and development

of effeicient geminivirus based VIGS vector

Dr. Ang Rinzing Sherpa

Deptt. of Botany

West Bengal State University

Berunapukuria, Malikapur, 24 Paraganas

(N), Kolkata-700126 West Bengal

December 26, 2012 Rs.2400000/-

482. SR/FT/LS-167/2012 Mangrove associated cyanobacteria from great Nicobar

Islands: Isolation, identification and anti inflammatory

compounds

Dr. G. Silambarasan

Faculty of Marine Sciences

Annamalai University

Parangipettai-608502 Tamil Nadu

December 27, 2012 Rs.2085000/-

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483. SR/FT/LS-168/2012 Influence of chronic antidepressant treatment on the

regulation of the hypothalamic- pituitary-adrenal axis

and hypothalamic- neurohypophysis system

Dr.(Ms.) Ambrin Fatima

Deptt. of Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Practice

Jamia Hamdard

Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi-110062

December 27, 2012 Rs.2210000/-

484. SR/FT/LS-169/2012 Role of estrogen(s) induced redox alterations in breast

carcinogenesis

Dr.(Ms.) Smrati Bhadauria

Division of Toxicology

Central Drug Research Institute

New Campus, Janakipuram Extn (Sector

10), Lucknow-226001 Uttar Pradesh

December 27, 2012 Rs.1830000/-

485. SR/FT/LS-170/2012 Association of sequence variations in DNA repair and

cell cycle genes with head and neck cancer in the

North Indian population

Dr. Jagtar Singh

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Panjab University

Sector-14, Chandigarh-160014

December 27, 2012 Rs.2370000/-

486. SR/FT/LS-171/2012 Simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of

xylan by genetically modified Pichia stipitis

heterogously expressing xylanase from Thermomyces

lanuginosus SS-8

Dr.(Ms.) Smriti Shrivasatava

Amity Institute of Microbial Technology

Sector-125, Noida-201303 Uttar Pradesh

December 31, 2012 Rs.2500000/-

487. SR/FT/LS-172/2012 Evaluation and comparison of pan fungal real time

PCR, galactomannan and 1,3 Beta D glucan assay in

diagnosis of invasive fungal infections in paediatric

cancer patients

Dr. Prashant Gupta

Deptt. of Microbiology

King George's Medical University

Lucknow-226003 Uttar Pradesh

December 31, 2012 Rs.2460000/-

488. SR/FT/LS-173/2012 Studies on fibronectin binding outer menbranes

proteins of Pasteurella multocida: Role in extracellular

matrix (ECM) adhesion and pathogenesis in bubalus

bubalis

Dr. Chanchal Singh

Deptt. of Veterinary Physiology and

Biochemistry

College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad

Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences

University

Ludhiana-141004 Punjab

January 1, 2013 Rs.2348000/-

489. SR/FT/LS-166/2012 Management/ treatment of lime yard effluent of

tanning sector using haloalkaliphiles of extreme origin

Dr.(Ms.) Yasmin Khambhaty

Microbiology Division

Central Leather Research Institute

Adyar, Chennai-600020 Tamil Nadu

January 10, 2013 Rs.1800000/-

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490. SR/FT/LS-135/2012 Comparative evaluation of pharmacokinetics and brain

targeting efficiency of antipsychotic drug loaded

nanoemulsion following intanasal and intravenous

administration

Dr. Rashmin Bharatbhai Patel

A.R.College of pharmacy & G.H.Patel

Institute of Pharmacy

PO Box No.-19, Mota Bazar, Vallabh

Vidyanagar-388120 Gujarat

January 11, 2013 Rs.2406000/-

491. SR/FT/LS-142/2012 Struture, function and biological elucidation of

glycosaminoglycans and glyco mimetics

Dr. Basappa

Deptt. of Chemistry

Bangalore University

Central College Campus, Bangalore-560001

Karnataka

January 11, 2013 Rs.2480000/-

492. SR/FT/LS-159/2012 Novel aspects of sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) in

innate immune responses and host defense mechanism

Dr. K. B. Hari Kumar

Division of Cancer Biology

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology

Poojappura, Thycaud Post,

Thiruvanthapuram-695014 Kerala

January 11, 2013 Rs.2220000/-

493. SR/FT/LS-174/2012 Estabilishment of edible acridid farm in India and its

commercialization

Dr. Amlan Das

Deptt. of Zoology

Dinbandhu Mahavidyalaya

24 Parganas (North), PO-Bongaon-743235

West Bengal

January 11, 2013 Rs.2056000/-

494. SR/FT/LS-175/2012 Conversion of mulberry silkworm pupal waste into

eco-friendly bio products

Dr.(Ms.) P. Priyadahrshini

Deptt. of Sericulture

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Coimbatore-641003 Tamil Nadu

January 11, 2013 Rs.2490000/-

495. SB/FT/LS-189/2012 Assesment of plankton diversity for enhancement of

fishery production and antifouling through

nanoparticles production using marine diatoms

Dr. V. Ashok Prabhu

CAS in Marine Biology

Annamalai university

Parngipettai-608502 Tamil Nadu

January 31, 2013 Rs.1483000/-

496. SB/FT/LS-190/2012 Structural studies of plant pathogenesis related proteins Dr. Sanjit Kumar

Deptt. of Physics

National Institute of Technology

Rourkela-769008 Odisha

February 6, 2013 Rs.2500000/-

497. SB/FT/LS-196/2012 Pericytes alter the blood placental barrier in

hyperglycemia of pregnancy

Dr.(Ms.) Rekha Samuel

Centre for Stem Cell Research

Christian Medical College

Bagayam, Vellore-632002 Tamil Nadu

February 15, 2013 Rs.2479000/-

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498. SB/FT/LS-197/2012 Study on genetic diversity of potyviruses infecting

bulbous ornamental crops in India for development of

their possible management

Dr. Susheel Kumar

Plant Molecular Virology Laboratory,

CPMB Division

CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute

Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow-226001 Uttar

Pradesh

February 15, 2013 Rs.2400000/-

499. SB/FT/LS-198/2012 Study on the mechanism of anoikis in human

mammary cancer cells, induced by a purified lectin

from Morus alba L.

Dr.(Ms.) S. Priya

Agro-Processing and Natural Products

Division

CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary

Science and Technology

P.O. Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram-

695019 Kerala

February 15, 2013 Rs.2210000/-

500. SB/FT/LS-199/2012 Pharmacological evaluation of some medicinal plants

for antihypertensive and antidiabetic activities:

Isolation and characterization of bioactive principles

Dr.(Ms.) Vandana Shamrao Nade

Department of Pharmacology

M.V.P.S. College of Pharmacy

M.V.P. Campus, Gangapur Road, Nashik-

422002 Maharashtra

February 26, 2013 Rs.2286000/-

501. SB/FT/LS-200/2012 Development of rhizosecretion system for recombinant

protein expression in Lemna gibba., L using the

candidate molecule, hCAP-18

Dr. Satheeshkumar P.K.

Applied Microbiology Lab, Plant

Systematics and Evolutionary Science

Division

Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden

& Research Institute

Karimancode P.O, Palode,

Thiruvananthapuram-695562 Kerala

March 12, 2013 Rs.2430000/-

502. SB/FT/LS-213/2012 Stimulation of stem cell differentiation on silk fiber

reinforced composite with tunable strength and

dergradation towards enhanced osteogenesis.

Dr. Biman Behari Mandal

Deptt. of Biotechnology

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

North Guwahati, Guwahati-781039 Assam

March 12, 2013 Rs.2300000/-

503. SB/FT/LS-214/2012 Rapid on-field detection of ratoon stunting disease of

sugarcane by gold nanoparticle based dipstick method

Dr. Robin Chandra Boro

Deptt. of Agricultural Biotechnology

Assam Agricultural University

Jorhat-785013 Assam

March 12, 2013 Rs.2200000/-

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504. SB/FT/LS-231/2012 Strain improvement strategies in anoxygenic

phototrophic bacteria for enhancement of bio-fuel (H2)

production

Dr. Srinivas Munjam

Deptt. of Microbiology

Kakatiya University

Warangal-506009 Andhra Pradesh

March 15, 2013 Rs.2230000/-

505. SB/FT/LS-235/2012 Survey, mapping and eco-restoration of mangroves of

Raigad district of Maharashtra

Dr. Ajit Bhimrao Telave

PG Deptt. of Botany

Tuljaram Chaturchand College

P.B. No. 51, Bharamati-413102

Maharashtra

March 22, 2013 Rs.2080000/-

506. SB/FT/LS-236/2012 Development of doubled haploids(DHs) in cabbage

and cauliflower: single step approach to attain

homozygosity

Dr.(Ms.) Reeta Bhatia

Horticulture-Floriculture

Indian Agricultural Research Institute

Regional Station, Katrain, Kullu Velly-

175129 Himachal Pradesh

March 25, 2013 Rs.2420000/-

507. SB/FT/LS-237/2012 Plant derived oils as wood protectants: Development of

a marketable botanical wood preservative formulation

from coconut shell pyrolytic oil

Dr. Shiny K.S.

Forest & Wood Protection Division

Institute of Wood Science & Technology

18th Cross, Malleshwaram P.O., Bangalore-

560003 Karnataka

March 28, 2013 Rs.2080000/-