SRM AP faculty Professor C. Durga Rao has received a grant of Rs. 1,10,52,941 from the Department of Biotechnology of Government of India.
Professor Durga Rao who works at Department of Biology of SRM AP won the grant to work on the project titled ‘Understanding the molecular basis for the extreme differential level of expression of genes from human and animal rotaviruses in gene-transfected cells: Implications for improving the growth of human vaccine strains.’
Using the grant, the professor will be spawning the appropriate facilities to perform cell culture and virus-related research at SRM AP.
Understanding how a virus overpowers the host resistance mechanisms and seizes the host cellular processes for its own growth is very challenging and is essential for the development of not only efficient viral vaccines but also for antiviral therapeutic strategies, says Professor Durga Rao of SRM AP.
SRM AP professor gets a great grant to enhance efficacy
Professor Durga Rao of SRM AP says rotavirus is the leading cause of severe and acute dehydrating diarrhoea in infants and children below five years of age.
Efforts by us and Dr Bhan, former Secretary, Department of Biotechnology of Government of India led to the discovery and development of the first made in India rotavirus vaccine, produced by Bharat Biotech of Hyderabad, said Professor Durga Rao of SRM AP.
In the earlier project, Professor Rao of SRM AP observed that while some human rotaviral proteins could be expressed at high levels when the cloned genes were introduced into mammalian cells, other proteins could not be expressed at detectable levels.
However, the virus expresses copious amounts of all its proteins when it infects the cells.
Professor Rao further said within a few hours of infection, each virus employs several ploys in the infected cell to subvert the cellular defence and regulatory mechanisms and captures the host for its own progeny production.
Based on the earlier observations, this project will advance to unravel the tricks employed by the virus, and viral transactions in the infected cells.
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The outcome of the project will have implications for genetically engineering the poorly growing human vaccine strains for their efficient growth in cell culture, leading to reduced cost of not only rotavirus vaccines, but also other viral vaccines.
MBA in Data Science
SRM AP turned centre of attraction recently when it launched a new course ‘MBA in Data Science’ with specialisation in Business Analytics.
The new course introduced by SRM AP is a two year full-time classroom course.
The programme launched by SRM AP that provides a unique offering for business professionals by blending business management with analytical skills.
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SRM AP grandly launched MBA in Data Science in the august presence of eminent personalities from industry and academia.
Ms. Sarita Digumarti, Co-Founder and COO, Jigsaw Academy, Dr Randhir Mishra, Digital Learning Design Expert & Professional Performance Coach, Digital Transformation Evangelist, Mr Gaurav Baidyasen, Vice- President and Head, Data Science, SRM Group, Professor V.S. Rao, Vice-Chancellor, SRM AP, Professor D Narayana Rao, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of SRM AP and Professor A.V.S. Kamesh, Head- Department of Management of SRM AP graced the inauguration ceremony.
The course launched by SRM AP comprises innovative learning techniques, including case-based learning, experiential learning, supplementary learning, industry learning and one-on-one mentorship-based learning.
This programme of SRM AP intends to give a holistic understanding of the domain, along with enhancing cross-functional management skills amongst learners.
The business professionals will need to be digitally enlightened to exploit the unprecedented career opportunities opening up in the future, said Dr. Randhir speaking during the launch of the course at SRM AP.
Aligned with the core philosophy of SRM AP, graduating future relevant professionals, I am convinced that the MBA Data Science program would emerge as a preferred choice by the aspirants who are committed to being digitally proficient future-ready business professionals, he said during the event of SRM AP.
For efficient decision-making, industries are employing the emerging discipline of Data Analytics.
Unleashing the power of Data Science, Predictive Modeling, and Business Analytics, businesses thrive in the modern world by achieving an edge over their peers.
A Data Analyst’s prominent role is to uncover the patterns from data and develop various statistical models to predict future trends.
Mr. Gaurav said we are in the age of information where the applications of high-tech tools, business analytics and machine learning are considered to be the significant assets.
Organizations are developing a data-driven culture and looking for skilled professionals, he said.
The MBA programme of SRM AP is designed by industry experts, aligned to industrial needs and is delivered by the best of industry practitioners as well as faculty from IITs and top-notch institutions across the globe.
The internship embedded in the programme will enable the students to gain valuable work experience, develop a network, and assess specific techniques learned in the classroom.
Ms. Sarita said MBA in Data Science program launched by SRM University is an excellent and timely program that will help bridge the data science and analytics skill gap in India.
The programme is a blend of core business knowledge along with data skills, and the combination will help graduates be ready for a wide variety of strategic business roles, she said during the launch at SRM AP.