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| # | Pictures | Make | Model Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Centrifuge | REMI-R-8C | ZFCN- 10365 |
| 2 |  Gel Electrophoresis | TARSONS | |
| 3 |  U.V. transilluminator | GENI | 312NM |
| 4 |  (UV-Vis) Spectrophotometer | BIO-ERA | |
| 5 |  Double distillation plant | BOROSIL | ODU150 |
| 6 |  Chemical dessicator | POLYCAB | |
| 7 |  Microcentrifuge | TARSONS | 00181R220 |
| 8 |  Vortex | REMI | CH101 |
| 9 |  Heating mantle | BOROSIL | GME500 |
| 10 |  Digital pH meter | REMI | 2-MLH |
| 11 |  Magenetic stirrer | REMI | 2MLH |
| 12 |  Analytical Weigh balance | RAMON | |
| 13 |  Egg incubator | BIOCRAFT | |
| 14 |  Hot air oven | AI | 7481 |
| 15 |  Microtome | ||
| 16 |  Refrigrator | GODREJ | |
| 17 |  Dissecting microscope | ALMIRIS | MD-1 |
| 18 |  Compound Microscope | MAGNUS | HB |
| 19 |  Autoclave | EQUITRON | 7407ST |
| 20 |  Stereozoom microscope | MAGNUS | MZS |
A. Ongoing PhD students:
| # | Picture of the Student | Name of the Student | Title of thesis (tentative) | Name of Supervisor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Abujam Romibala Devi | An Ecological study of fish species in Kirimukh, the confluence point of Jiri River with Barak river. | Dr. Susmita Dey (Guide)/ Dr. Dharmeswar Barhoi (Co- guide |
| 2 |  | Soibam Priyadarshini | Evaluation of cytotoxic potential of selected medicinal plants in Assam | Dr. Dharmeshwar Barhoi |
| 3 |  | Sanjebam Joel Singh | Population Status, Distribution and Ecology of Asian Softshell Turtle Amyda sp in North East India | Dr. Parimal Chandra Ray |
| 4 | Parishika Borah | A Study of Diversity and Distribution of odonates in Pobitora Wildlife Santuary | Dr. Parimal Chandra Ray | |
| 5 |  | Mayoushree Gogoi | Bionomics and Ecological Studies of the Family Sarcophagidae (Insecta Diptera) in Kamrup Metropolitan, Assam, India | Dr. Abesh Chakraborty |
| 6 |  | Sangeeta Biswas | Ecological insights and morpho- molecular characterization of monogenean parasites from economically important local fishes in Kamrup District, Assam, India | Dr. Parimal Chandra Ray |
| 7 |  | Anurudha Chakaraborty | A model based approaches an ecological insights on butterfly plant- pollinator network in different landscapes in Assam, India | Dr. Parimal Chandra Ray |
| 8 |  | Monish Kumar Thapa | Studies on Herpetofauna Diversity and Urbanization Impact on Herpetofauna in and around Guwahati City, Assam | Dr. Utsab Sinhga |
| 9 |  | Priyanku Borah | Temporal Dynamics and Environmental Drivers of Migratory water bird fluctuation in Bhramaputra River (Guwahati city) and protected and non protected wetlands in Kamrup District. | Dr. Utsab Sinhga |
| 10 |  | Achintya Pran Hazarika | Habitat fragmentation impact on Elephant population and Human Elephant conflict in framgmentated landscape of Bramhaputra valley | Dr. Utsab Sinhga |
| 11 |  | Sent Bagla M Marak | Prophylactu properties of Parkia spceiosa hash; against Pantoprazole induced hepatitis in mice | Prof. Jashodeb Arjun |
| 13 |  | Aparna Rabha | Amelioratine potential of Elephantopu scaber and Cucurma amada against Ranitidine- induced gastrointestinal cancer in mice. | Dr. Dharmeshwar Barhoi |
| 14 |  | Dipsanu Paul | Establishing chronic harmful impat levels of Perflurosulphonate on zebra fish and exploring potential remediation using Andrographis pariculata plant | Dr. Dharmeshwar Barhoi |
| 15 |  | Krishna Boro | A study assessing butterfly populations as climate change indicators | Dr. Abesh Chakraborty |
| 16 |  | Bhitali Barakakat | Evaluating seasonal dynamics of butterfly populations and identifying factors influencing their density and abundance in the Garbhanga Reserve forest. | Dr. Abesh Chakraborty |
| # | Picture of P.I. | Name of P.I./ Co-P.I | Title | Funding agency | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Dr. Dharmeswar Barhoi | Investigating the Involvement of Drug- Metabolizing Enzymes and Cytochrome P450, in Arsenic- Induced Hepatotoxicity and Exploring the Protective Efficacy of Moringa oleifera against As- induced hepatotoxicity | The Assam Royal Global University | 1.5 years |
| 2 |  | Dr. Abesh Chakraborty | Isolation and Characterization of microbiota associated with filth flies. | The Assam Royal Global University | 1.5 years |
| 3 |  | Ms. Sangeeta Biswas | A study on Monogenean diversity in commercially important fishes of Kamrup (M), Assam | The Assam Royal Global Universty, Guwahati | 1 year 6 months |
| 4 |  | Mr. Anurudha Chakraborty | Investigating the bio-accumulation of Nickel in the nectar of flowering plants at different landscapes of Kamrup (Metropolitan) District of Assam, India and studying its effects on pollination. | The Assam Royal Global Universty, Guwahati | 1.5 years |
| 5 |  | Dr. Annu Kumari | Unravelling the protective potential of Clitoria ternatea in different tissues of Channa punctatus against malathion induced toxicity | The Assam Royal Global Universty, Guwahati | 1 year 6 months |
| # | Picture of P.I. | Name of P.I./ Co-P.I | Title | Funding agency | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Dr. Dharmeswar Barhoi (PI) | Effect of Fluride contamination Impact of nitrogen fixing bacteria in the elevation of protein content in Eri silkworm and improvement of quality and quantity of silk production | The Assam Royal Global University | 0.5 years |
| 2 | | Mr. Anurudha Chakraborty (Co-PI) | Impact of nitrogen fixing bacteria in the elevation of protein content in Eri silkworm and improvement of quality and quantity of silk production Effect of Fluride contamination | The Assam Royal Global University | 0.5 years |
1. Barhoi D, Barbhuiya SN, Rabha A, Giri S. Disinfection by-products (DBPs) and their Toxicological Risk on Human Wellbeing: A Public Health Concern. InDrinking Water Disinfection By-products: Sources, Fate and Remediation 2024 Feb 15 (pp. 109-133). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.
2. Paul D, Barhoi D. Glioblastoma: Physiopathology and Complications. InPhysiology and Function of Glial Cells in Health and Disease 2024 (pp. 261-279). IGI Global.
3. Chakraborty A*., Chakraborty D., Biswas S., Chakraborty A, and Deb, M. Taxonomic Assessment and Distributional Records of Sphingidae Moths (Lepidoptera: Heterocera) from Nagaland. Journal of Advanced Zoology. 2024. 45(1): 832-845.doi: https://jazindia.com/index.php/jaz/article/view/3230
4. Shangpliang, P. W., Hooroo, R. N. K., Ranee, G. B., Hajong, S. R., Kumari, A., & Lyngkhoi, E. (2024). Exploring Altitude's Influence: Contrasting Embryonic Development of Hyla annectans Jerdon in High and Low Altitude Environments. Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology, 45(7), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.56557/UPJOZ/2024/v45i73967.
5. Lanong, A., Kumari., A (2024). Interleukin-6 and its imperative role in various disorders and diseases. In: Futuristic Trends in Biotechnology Vol-3 (Book 18, Part 1. Chapter 3, pp 38-45). Imprint: Iterative International Publishers. ISBN: 978-93-6252-519-2.
6. Sharma, R., Snaitang, R., Kumari, A. (2022). Mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTOR): A potential target for cancer therapy. In: Emerging Trends in Life Science (Chapter 29, pp: 316-322). ISBN: 9789390706082.
7. Chakraborty A, Dey R, Gogoi M, Barkakati B, Boro K, Ray PC. Predation by a Painted Bronzeback, Dendrelaphis pictus (Gmelin 1789), on a Crab at Garbhanga Reserve Forest, Assam, India. Reptiles & Amphibians. 2024 Jan 18;31(1):e21369-.DOI: https://doi.org/10.17161/randa.v31i1.21369
8. Barbhuiya SN, Warisa R, Barhoi D, Das J, Giri S. Consequences of arsenic exposure in plant-health status: an overview. Arsenic in the Environment-Sources, Impacts and Remedies. 2023 May 18.
9. Choudhury C, Giri S, Mazumder R, Das R, Barhoi D, Sengupta M. Heavy metal bioaccumulation triggers oxystress, genotoxicity and immunomodulation in head kidney macrophages of Channa punctatus Bloch. Ecotoxicology. 2023 Jul;32(5):553-68.
10. Mandal A, Talukdar D, Das A, Giri A, Barhoi D, Giri S. Areca nut and smokeless tobacco exposure induces micronucleus, other nuclear abnormalities and cytotoxicity in early chick embryo. Birth Defects Research. 2023 Jun 1;115(10):967-79.
11. Thalor MA, Nagabhyrava R, Rajkumar K, Chakraborty A, Singh R, Aswal US. Deep learning insights and methods for classifying wildlife. In2023 3rd International Conference on Advance Computing and Innovative Technologies in Engineering (ICACITE) 2023 May 12 (pp. 403-407). IEEE.
12. Kumari A., Chowdhury S., Agarwal D., Shangpliang W., Sharma R., Lanong A., (2023) Navigating the future: Nanotechnological strategies for tackling hepatocellular carcinoma. Journal of Cancer Research Reviews & Reports, 2755-0176. http://doi.org/10.47363/JCRR/2023(5)180.
13. Kumari, A., Saha, N. (2023). Changes in the genes and proteins expression of osmosensitive channel and transporter in primary hepatocytes of air-breathing catfish, Clarias magur. In: Thinkers: Creating New Ideas of Research Vol-2 (Chapter.29, pp: 526-539). Eudoxia Research University-USA and Eudoxia Research Centre, India Publication. ISBN: 979-8869541154.
14. Kumari, A., Saha, N. (2023). Molecular Characterization and Expression of Na+-K+-ATPase Encoding Genes in the Gills of Magur Catfish (Clarias magur) Induced by Hyper-osmotic Stress. In: Fisheries: Unraveling Heritage To Achieve Modern Goals (Chapter 1, pp: 1-22). Om Publication (India). ISBN: 978-93-56512-00-9.
15. Paul S, Choudhury AS, Singha U, Saikia P, Choudhury IB, Mazumder MK. Carnivores in Peril in the ‘Valley of Extinction’: A Review on Diversity, Distribution Status and Conservation in Southern Assam, India. Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology. 2023 Jul 24;44(15):34-54. DOI: 10.56557/upjoz/2023/v44i153567
16. Blanck T, Gaillard D, Protiva T, Wheatley M, Shi H, Liu L, Ray PC, Anders B. A Taxonomic Hide and Seek: Phylogenetic and Phylogeographic Relationships in the Southeast Asian Box Turtle, Cuora amboinensis (Riche in Daudin, 1801). Russian Journal of Herpetology. 2023 Nov 15;30(6):1-52. DOI: https://doi.org/10.30906/1026-2296-2023- 30-6-S-1-52
17. Barhoi D, Upadhaya P, Barbhuiya SN, Giri A, Giri S. Extracts of Tagetes erecta exhibit potential cytotoxic and antitumor activity that could be employed as a promising therapeutic agent against cancer: A study involving in vitro and in vivo approach. Phytomedicine Plus. 2022 Feb 1;2(1):100187.
18. Upadhaya P, Giri S, Barhoi D, Bhattacharjee A. Altered expression of junctional proteins as a potential biomarker in oral precancerous and cancerous patients. Tissue Barriers. 2022 Apr 3;10(2):1973329.
19. Barhoi D, Barbhuiya SN, Giri S. Potential Phytochemical Nanoemulsions in the Treatment of Oral Cancer and Oral Health: Recent Advancement in Cancer Therapy. InHandbook of Research on Nanoemulsion Applications in Agriculture, Food, Health, and Biomedical Sciences 2022 (pp. 330-353). IGI Global.
20. Das S, Upadhaya P, Barhoi D, Nath Barbhuiya S, Langthasa P, Giri S. GCMS analysis of sadagura (smokeless tobacco), its enhanced genomic instability causing potential due to arsenic co-exposure, and vitamin-C supplementation as a possible remedial measure: a study involving multiple model test systems. Drug and Chemical Toxicology. 2022 Jan 2;45(1):185-96.
21. Chakraborty A*. Taxonomic analysis and morpho-descriptive short notes on Museum specimens of Conicera (Tritoconicera) kempi Brunetti, 1924 (Insecta: Diptera: Phoridae: Phorinae). JEZS .2022.10(5):27-29. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/j.ento.2022.v10.i5a.9046
22. Chakraborty, A*. Short Notes on Bionomics and Taxonomy of Sarcophaga (Parasarcophaga) albiceps (Meigen, 1826), a Fly of Veterinary Importance". Acta Scientific Veterinary Sciences 4.12 (2022): 45-49.
23. Kumari A., Koner D., Lanong A., Khongmawloh E., Snaitang R., Saha N (2022). Changes in the expression of certain osmosensitive channel and transporter genes in primary hepatocytes of air-breathing catfish, Clarias magur: A strategy to adapt under osmotic stress. Aquaculture, 562: 738756. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2022.738756.
24. Rajguru T., Bora D, Modi MK. Identification of promising inhibitors for Plasmodium haemoglobinase Falcipain-2, using virtual screening, molecular docking, and MD Simulation. Journal of Molecular Structure. 2022 Jan 15;1248:131427. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.131427
25. Gogoi P, Deka, P and Biswas S. Environmental Contaminants as Thyroid Disruptors: A Review. In: Singh N, Yadav Rr and Singh P. (eds.) Recent Research Trends in Medical and Biological Sciences. MKSES Publication & Journals; 2022.p.158-176.
26. Barhoi D, Upadhaya P, Barbhuiya SN, Giri A, Giri S. Aqueous extract of Moringa oleifera exhibit potential anticancer activity and can be used as a possible cancer therapeutic agent: a study involving in vitro and in vivo approach. Journal of the American College of Nutrition. 2021 Jan 2;40(1):70-85.
27. Barbhuiya SN, Barhoi D, Giri S. Impact of arsenic on reproductive health. Environmental Health. 2021 Nov 7;89.
28. Barhoi D, Upadhaya P, Barbhuiya SN, Giri A, Giri S. Extract of Tagetes Erecta Could Be Used as a Potential Drug Candidate Against Cancer: A Study on the Anticancer E cacy of Medicinal Plants Involving in Vitro and in Vivo Approach.
29. Barhoi D, Giri S, Upadhaya P, Barbhuiya SN. Chemopreventive and therapeutic potential of phytopharmaceuticals against oral cancer: Evidence-based reports from preclinical studies in animal models. InHandbook of research on advancements in cancer therapeutics 2021 (pp. 541-569). IGI Global.
30. Giri S, Barhoi D, Barbhuiya SN, Giri A, Das S, Das A, Devi SH, Talukdar D, Upadhaya P, Langthasa P, Pandey N. Consumption pattern and genotoxic potential of various smokeless tobacco products in Assam, India: a public health concern. Mutation Research/Genetic Toxicology and Environmental Mutagenesis. 2021 Jun 1;866:503349.
31. Koner D., Banerjee B., Kumari A., Lanong A., Snaitang R., Saha N. (2021). Molecular characterization of superoxide dismutase and catalase genes, and the induction of antioxidant genes under the zinc oxide nanoparticle-induced oxidative stress in air-breathing magur catfish (Clarias magur). Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 47: 1909-1932. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10695-021-01019-3.
32. Rajguru T., Bora D, Modi MK. Combined CADD and Virtual Screening to Identify Novel Nonpeptidic Falcipain-2 Inhibitors. Current Computer-Aided Drug Design. 2021 Jul 1;17(4):579-88. DOI: 10.2174/1573409916666200701213526
33. Nath Barbhuiya S, Barhoi D, Giri A, Giri S. Arsenic and smokeless tobacco exposure induces DNA damage and oxidative stress in reproductive organs of female Swiss albino mice. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part C. 2020 Dec 9;38(4):384-408.
34. Talukdar D, Langthasa P, Barhoi D, Giri S. Smokeless tobacco ‘sadagura’and areca nut extract exposure induces extensive embryotoxicity in chick embryo, Gallus gallus domesticus. Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences. 2020 Mar;12:55-63.
35. Singha U, Choudhury AS, Chakravarty H, Mazumder MK, Barbhuiya SA. Status, Threats, and Conservation of the Mega-Reptilian Fauna of Southern Assam, India. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society (JBNHS). 2020 Nov 30;117:90-8. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17087/jbnhs%2F2020%2Fv117%2F145378
36. Bhuyan K, Patar A, Singha U, Giri S, Giri A. Phenanthrene alters oxidative stress parameters in tadpoles of Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis (Anura, Dicroglossidae) and induces genotoxicity assessed by micronucleus and comet assay. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2020 Jun;27:20962-71. doi: 10.1007/s11356-020-08609-3
37. Upadhaya P, Barhoi D, Giri A, Bhattacharjee A, Giri S. Joint detection of claudin‐1 and junctional adhesion molecule‐A as a therapeutic target in oral epithelial dysplasia and oral squamous cell carcinoma. Journal of cellular biochemistry. 2019 Oct;120(10):18117-27.
38. Das S, Langthasa P, Barhoi D, Upadhaya P, Giri S. Effect of nutritional status on arsenic and smokeless tobacco induced genotoxicity, sperm abnormality and oxidative stress in mice in vivo. Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis. 2018 Jun;59(5):386-400.
39. Barbhuiya SN, Barhoi D, Datta SK, Giri S. Two major components of steel fabrication industry, benzene and thinner induce cytotoxicity in Allium cepa L. root cells. Cytologia. 2018 Jun 25;83(2):155-8.
40. Chakraborty A, Kumar Saha G, Banerjee D. Biosystematic checklist of common myiasis causing calliphorids and sarcophagids flies of India. J. Adv. Zool. 2017;38:199-212.
| # | Title | Co-ordinating members | Organized by | Resource Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Living on a Silk Plantation: Seasonality, Agrarian Transformation, and Ecological Shifts in Northeast India | Dr.Annu Kumari & Dr. Dharmeswar Barhoi | Department of Zoology | Ms. Radhika Moral, Doctoral Scholar, Department of Anthropology, Brown University, Rhode Island, USA |
| 2 | 3 Days Hands-on Training on Wildlife Monitoring using R and Bioacoustics | Mr. Anurudha Chakraborty, Dr. Parmial Chandra Ray, & Dr. Annu Kumari | Department of Zoology | Dr. Pratap Singh, Retd. PCCF, Scientist G, WII and renowned bird sound expert and Dr. Raman Kumar, Director, Nature Science Initiative |
| 3 | Decoding Breast Cancer Challenges- Early Detection and Prevention of Cancer with Sustainable Solutions | Dr.Annu Kumari & Dr. Dharmeswar Barhoi | Department of Zoology | Dr. Lopamudra Das Roy, Breast Cancer Hub, North Carolina, USA |
| 4 | Hepatocellular carcinoma and its targeted therapy | Dr. Dharmeswar Barhoi | Department of Zoology | Dr. Susmita Dey, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Interventional Radiology, Learner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio |
| 5 | Where is my gene and current advancement | Dr. Jashodeb Arjun & Dr. Dharmeswar Barhoi | Department of Zoology | Prof (Dr.) Dhirendra Kumar Sharma, Renowned academician, Scientist and Distinguished Professor in Zoology, USTM, Meghalaya. |
| 6 | Butterfly Count and Butterfly Photography at Garbhanga Reserve Forest, Guwahati. | Mr. Anirudha Chakraborty, Dr. Parimal Ray & Dr. Annu Kumari | Department of Zoology | Dr Mitrajit Deb, Ecologist and Lepidepterologist |
| 7 | Vulture Conservation Breeding Center (Bombay Natural History Society), Rani. | Mr. Anirudha Chakraborty & Dr. Annu Kumari | Department of Zoology | Dr. Ranade and team |
| 8 | Navigating through the non-profit environmental sector. | Dr. Mitrajit Deb | RSLSC | Dr. Pranab J. Patar |
| 9 | The Climate Crisis, Impact on the Indian monsoon: Is Sustainable Development Viable | Dr. Mitrajit Deb | RSLSC | Prof. (Dr.) B.N. Goswami, Department of Physics, Cotton University |
| 10 | Panel Discussion on Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity | Mr. Anirudha Chakraborty, Dr. Dharmeswar Barhoi & Dr. Utsab Singha | Department of Zoology | Mr. Anwarrudin Choudhury (Retd. IAS, Naturalist), Mr. Rajib Rudra Tariang (Asst. Professor and Head, Dept. of Zoology, Digboi College), Shri Rohini B. Saikia (IFS, DFO, Kamrup East, Assam) and Dr. Mitrajit Deb (Assistant Professor and Coordinator, Dept. of Zoology, RGU). |
| 11 | Translational Research- From bed to bench and beyond | Mr. Anirudha Chakraborty | Department of Zoology | Prof. Hari. S. Sharma, Department of Pathology and Clinical Bioinformatics, Erasmas MC, Rotterdam, Netherlands. |
