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SUMMARY:India–UK AMR Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Biological Sciences is organising the India–UK AMR Network Meeting on January 21-23\, 2026\, along with University of Leeds\, representing a major step towards strengthening cross-country\, One Health–aligned AMR research. Funded by the Academy of Medical Sciences\, the India–UK AMR Network brings together leading researchers\, clinicians\, veterinarians\, and public health experts from India and the UK to build a collaborative network focused on understanding antimicrobial use and resistance in apparently healthy populations across India. \nSignificance of the Meeting \nAntimicrobial resistance is a critical global health challenge\, with community-level transmission increasingly recognised as a key driver. This meeting is significant in shifting the focus beyond clinical settings to healthy populations\, offering new insights into early AMR emergence and spread. By fostering long-term India–UK collaboration and embedding a One Health perspective\, the network aims to generate evidence that can inform national and international AMR strategies\, capacity building\, and equitable global health solutions. \nKey discussions will focus on:-\n– Antimicrobial use and resistance in community-based\, healthy populations\n– Integrating human\, animal\, and environmental perspectives (One Health approach)\n– Genomic and microbiome-based surveillance of AMR in low- and middle-income settings\n– Challenges and opportunities in longitudinal and population-scale AMR studies\n– Translating scientific evidence into public health policy and practice\n– Building sustainable India–UK research partnerships and infrastructure\n– Identifying additional areas for collaboration\, networking\, and capacity building across disciplines and institutions \nThe meeting features an interdisciplinary panel of invited experts from leading institutions across India and the UK\, including: \n-University of Leeds\, UK\n-Bose Institute and University of Burdwan\, West Bengal\n-IIT Kanpur\n-CSIR–National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI)\, Nagpur\n-Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)\, Delhi\n-SRM University-AP and NTR College of Veterinary Science\n-Cancer Institute (WIA)\, Chennai\n-O.P. Jindal Global University \nSpeakers represent expertise spanning microbiology\, AMR genomics\, public health\, veterinary science\, environmental health\, and social medicine. \nExpected Outcomes \n\nEstablishment of a structured India–UK AMR research network\nIdentification of shared research priorities and funding opportunities\nDevelopment of collaborative pilot studies and multi-centre proposals\nKnowledge exchange on best practices for AMR surveillance in community settings\nStrengthened links between academic research\, public health\, and policies
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/india-uk-amr-network-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Biology Events,Departmental Events,Events,Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:Indo-German Scientific Meeting to Strengthen Scientific Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Biological Sciences is organising a two-day Indo-German Scientific Meeting (2026) bringing together antimicrobial resistance (AMR) research experts from the Freie Universität Berlin\, and faculty members of the department. \nDay one will have a panel discussion that focuses to create awareness on the dimensions and precautionary steps needed to be taken to contain any microorganisms. Day two shifts the focus on strengthening Indo-German research collaboration\, promoting academic exchange\, and identifying opportunities for joint projects and international funding. By aligning complementary expertise and shared priorities\, the meeting aims to establish sustainable partnerships that advance AMR research and translate science into public health impact. \nProf. Thomas Alter\, Dean of Studies\, School of Veterinary Medicine\, Freie Universitaet Berlin\, Prof. Uwe Roesler\, Dean\, School of Veterinary Medicine\, Freie Universitaet Berlin\, Prof. Robert Klopfleisch from the Institute of Veterinary Pathology\, Dr Anika Friese from the Centre of Infectious Medicine\, Prof. Jayaseelan Murugaiyan\, Associate Dean together with the faculty members of the School of Engineering and Sciences (SEAS)\, SRM AP will attend this event.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/indo-german-scientific-meeting-to-strengthen-scientific-collaboration/
LOCATION:ALC 1\, Homi J Bhabha Block
CATEGORIES:Biology Events,Departmental Events,Events,Homepage Events,Research Events
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SUMMARY:Expert Lecture on Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Biological Sciences is conducting an Expert talk on “Ayurveda: The traditional knowledge systems and it’s scope in integrative medicine” by Dr Guruprasad Aggithaya\, MD- Ayurveda\, Consultant at Institute of Applied Dermatology\, Kasaragod\, Kerala. \nThe lecture will explore Ayurveda as the traditional\, holistic Indian system of medicine and how it provides a framework to treat chronic lifestyle diseases and mental health disorders. The session will also delve into the key difference of approach between traditional and integrative medicine. \nJoin the session for an insightful lecture!
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/expert-lecture-on-ayurveda-and-integrative-medicine/
LOCATION:ALC 1\, Homi J Bhabha Block
CATEGORIES:Biology Events,Departmental Events,Events,Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260807T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260807T110000
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SUMMARY:Expert Talk on Host–Pathogen Interactions
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Biological Sciences is organising an Expert Talk on “SWR1 Chromatin Remodeler Orchestrates the Molecular Dialogue Between Pathogen and Host” by Prof. Saravanan Matheshwaran\, Associate Professor\, Microbial Adaptation and Chromatin Dynamics Laboratory\, Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering\, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. \nDr Saravanan is a distinguished researcher in the areas of microbial adaptation\, chromatin dynamics\, and host–pathogen interactions. This expert lecture will benefit students\, research scholars\, and faculty by providing insights into cutting-edge research and lending opportunities for future academic collaborations. \nAbstract \nChromatin remodelers such as SWR1 regulate gene expression through ATP dependent deposition of the histone variant H2A.Z\, thereby coordinating genome stability\, transcription\, and cellular adaptation. While the functions of SWR1 have been extensively studied in yeast\, its role in fungal pathogenesis and host interaction remains largely unexplored. Here\, we investigated the role of the SWR1 chromatin remodeling complex in the maize smut fungus Ustilago maydis by deleting its catalytic ATPase subunit\, swr1. The Δswr1 mutant exhibited elongated pseudohyphal morphology\, hypersensitivity to DNA damage\, and enhanced melanin production\, indicating defects in genome maintenance\, cell cycle progression\, and metabolic homeostasis. Transcriptome analysis revealed widespread transcriptional reprogramming\, including altered expression of genes involved in secondary metabolism\, stress adaptation\, nutrient transport\, and melanin biosynthesis. Dual RNA sequencing of infected maize tissues demonstrated that SWR1 is indispensable for successful biotrophic development and coordinated cross-kingdom gene regulation. The Δswr1 mutant showed reduced expression of fungal effectors\, carbohydrate-active enzymes\, transporters\, and iron acquisition systems required for host colonization. Correspondingly\, maize infected with the mutant displayed extensive transcriptional reprogramming\, including activation of defense responses\, cell wall reinforcement\, hormone signaling\, reactive oxygen species homeostasis\, and nutrient metabolism. Together\, these findings establish SWR1 as a central epigenetic regulator that integrates fungal metabolism\, virulence\, and host transcriptional reprogramming to promote successful biotrophic interaction between U. maydis and maize.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/expert-talk-on-host-pathogen-interactions/
LOCATION:ALC 1\, Homi J Bhabha Block
CATEGORIES:Biology Events,Departmental Events,Events,Expert Talk,Homepage Events
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