Integrative Biochemistry & Immunology Laboratory
"Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known" - Carl Sagan
Lab Objectives
IBIL primarily focuses on the integration of biochemical approaches like understanding molecular signaling pathways, protein phosphorylation and protein-protein interactions etc. in the context of induction and regulation of immune responses in inflammatory disorders of human.
Core Research Interests
Lymphatic Filariasis
Ulcerative Colitis
Colorectal Cancer
COVID-19
Other Research Interests
Immunotherapeutic
Development
nano-medicines
microbiology
lifestyle-related disorders
artificial intelligence
RESEARCH FUNDINGS
Ongoing Research Projects
Science & Technology and Biotechnology Department, Government of West Bengal
Title: Nuclear hormone-binding receptor (NHBR) from Wuchereriabancrofti: purification, characterization, and exploring its efficacy as a target for developing novel antifilarial drug(s)
Ref. No.: 1116(Sanc.)/STBT 11012(12)/7/2024-WBSCST SEC
Year of Sanction: 2025
Amount: 14.05 Lakhs
dbt research grant
Title: Exploring the role of opportunistic fungal infection on the immunoregulatory pathways that transform host immunity from protection to pathogenesis in filarial patients: relevance to therapeutic intervention of bancroftian filariasis.
Ref. No.: BT/PR50228/MED/29/1651/2023
Year of Sanction: 2024
Amount: 42.7 Lakhs
dst-serb core research grant
Title: Biomolecular characterization of a novel putative intracellular steroid hormone-binding receptor from Wuchereria bancrofti for the chemotherapeutic intervention of bancroftian filariasis.
Ref. No.: CRG/2021/002605
Year of Sanction: 2022
Amount: 35.6 Lakhs
knu ugc-stride project
Title: A survey-based investigation on the influence of different socioeconomic, environmental and physiological parameters on the prevalence of infectious and inflammatory diseases of humans residing in and around Kazi Nazrul University.
Ref. No.: KNU/R/Letter/1063/21
Year of Sanction: 2021
Amount: 8.45 Lakhs (1st Quarter)