Assam Veterinary and Fishery University

অসম পশু চিকিৎসা আৰু মীন বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়

Established 2024

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অসম পশু চিকিৎসা আৰু মীন বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়

Assam Veterinary and Fishery University

Established 2024

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VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY

Head of Department

Name	Dr. Nagendra Nath Barman
Designation	Professor
Specialization	Virology & Immunology
Phone	09435558788
Email	nagendra.barman@avfu.ac.in
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Faculty Members

Sl.	Name	Designation	Specialization	Email	Babrone
1	Dr. (Mrs.) Sutopa Das	Professor	Virology	sutopa.das@avfu.ac.in	View
2	Dr. Rajeev Kumar Sharma	Professor	Bacteriology	rajeevk.sharma@avfu.ac.in	View
3	Dr. Arfan Ali	Associate Professor	Microbiology	arfan.ali@avfu.ac.in	View
4	Dr. Shiney George	Assistant Professor	Bacteriology	shiney.george@avfu.ac.in	View
5	Dr.(Miss) Sophia M.Gogoi	Assistant Professor	Virology	sophia.gogoi@avfu.ac.in	View
6	Dr. Durlav Prasad Bora	Assistant Professor(Sr Scale)	Virology & Immunology	durlavp.bora@avfu.ac.in	View
7	Dr. Pankaj Deka	Assistant Professor cum Junior Virologis	Virology & Immunology	pankaj.deka@avfu.ac.in	View

Research Projects

Ongoing Projects

Sl.	Project Title	Duration	Principal Investigator
1	AICRP on FMD.	1973-ongoing	Dr R K Sharma
2	National Animal Disease Epidemiology Network (NADEN).	2021-ongoing	Dr D P Bora
3	Veterinary Type Culture Collection (VTCC).	2010-ongoing	Dr P Deka
4	All India Network Project on Challenging and Emerging Diseases of Animals (AINP-CEDA).	2024-ongoing	Dr D P Bora
5	Regional coordinator for Intersectoral coordination for prevention and control of zoonotic disease.	2021-ongoing	Dr R K Sharma
6	Genomics-based Discovery of (potential) Pathogens for India's North-Eastern Region (GDP-FINER).	2025-2030	Dr P Deka
7	Building a Surveillance model for detecting zoonotic spill over in increased animal human interaction setting using one health approach: A study at selected slaughter houses.	2024-2027	Dr A Ali
8	Documentation of different livestock diseases in the border areas of Northeast India.	2025-Continuing	Dr P Deka
9	Advanced Animal Disease Diagnosis Facility (AADDF).	2024-Continuing	Dr N N Barman
10	Poultry Disease Diagnosis, Research and Consultancy (PDRC).	2024-Continuing	Dr P Deka

Completed Projects

Sl.	Project Title	Duration	Principal Investigator
1	ICAR Net Work Project on HaemorrhagicSepticaemia.	2002-2016	Dr A K Sharma & Dr R K Sharma
2	National Fellow Project on Development of ELISA based immunodiagnostics for classical swine fever.	2005-2012	Dr D K Sarma
3	Classical Swine Fever With Special Reference To North eastern Region And Sub-Project On Classical Swine Fever: Surveillance and Monitoring in some North eastern States and establishment of a National	2008-2014	Dr N N Barman
4	DBT Network On Brucellosis Epidemiology and Translational Research In Vaccines and Diagnostics.	2012-2017	Dr G K Saikia
5	Advanced Animal Disease Diagnosis and Management Consortium (ADMaC).	2014-2020	Dr N N Barman
6	Development of Improved Diagnostics with Monitoring and Characterization of Bacterial and Viral pathogens associated with Piglet diarrhea in North Eastern Region of India..	2012-2016	Dr D P Bora
7	Development of subviral particle of Infectious bursal disease virus as a potential vaccine and diagnostic candidate.	2014-2017	Dr Sutopa Das
8	Farmers' friendly innovative mechanical devices for boosting profitablepig production and improving animal welfare in rural North Eastern States of India.	2019-2021	Dr N N Barman
9	Genetic characterization of antibiotic resistance in Clostridium perfringens and Clostridium difficile and their public health significance.	2018-2022	Dr R K Sharma
10	Modelling of indigenous diagnostic and immune-potent vaccine candidates to combat African Swine Fever in India.	2021-2023	Dr N N Barman
11	ADMaC-II, SP-1: Validation Regulatory Compliance and translation of Vaccine and Molecular Diagnostics for Duck Plague.	2021-2025	Dr. D P Bora
12	ADMaC-II, SP-2: SWINOSTICS: A Platform For Development & Validation Of Diagnostics Of Important Pig Pathogens In Ne Region Of India For Commercial Exploration .	2021-2025	Dr P Deka
13	ADMaC-II, SP-3: Validation & Field Testing Of Diva Test Developed In ADMaC Phase-I Project For Surveillance Of Brucellosis In Ne Region Of India.	2021-2024	Dr. D P Bora
14	ADMaC-II, SP-4: Upgradation & Implementation Of Knowledge Based System (Kbs) In Ner Of India (An Extended Activity Of ADMaC).	2021-2024	Dr. D P Bora
15	ADMaC-II, SP-5: Development, evaluation and validation of peptide-based iELISA for the zoonotic diseases, (1) Brucellosis and (2)Coxiellosis (Q-fever).	2021-2024	Dr. D P Bora

Salient Achievements

A. Establishment & Growth :

Established as an independent department on 8 January 1975 (originating from Microbiology under Pathology & Bacteriology since 1948).
Developed into a leading center for veterinary microbiology in India, addressing transboundary and emerging diseases in the North Eastern Region.
Currently led by the 11th HoD, Dr. N. N. Barman; faculty strength: 8 members.
Secured Rs35+ crores in external research funding.

B. Infrastructure & Facilities :

Advanced laboratories in Bacteriology, Virology, Immunology, Mycology and Molecular Biology.
DBT-ADMaC Centre for advanced disease diagnosis and molecular epidemiology.
Functional BSL-3 laboratory for high-risk pathogens (ASF, Avian Influenza, Anthrax, etc.).
Revenue-generating diagnostic units: AADDF and PDRC (PPP mode).
Animal Experimentation Unit with ethical compliance.

C. Academic Excellence :

Produced 124 MVSc and 26 PhD graduates.
Alumni serving in ICAR institutes, state veterinary departments, central agencies and international organizations.
Hands-on training in advanced diagnostics (PCR, ELISA, RT-PCR, qPCR).
Faculty and alumni holding prestigious positions in the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and national research centres.

D. Research & Publications :

1,889+ research papers, including 125 high-impact publications.
100+ technical bulletins/books, 42 training manuals, 20+ SOPs and 179 popular articles.
31 completed and 15 ongoing externally funded research projects.

E. Vaccine & Diagnostic Innovations :

Thermostable Newcastle Disease Vaccine (technology transferred). Duck Plague and CSF cell culture-adapted vaccines.
Goat Pox/LSD and ASF vaccine candidates (under development).
Indigenous ELISA and multiplex qPCR assays for ASF, CSF, PPR, JEV and pig pathogens.
First indigenous ASFV antigen LFA kit in India.

F. AMR & Technology Development :

Research on antimicrobial resistance and alternative therapeutics (herbal gels, probiotics).
Patents filed/obtained including Piggy Flask (boar semen transport device) and DIVA ELISA for Brucellosis.
Industry-transferred diagnostic technologies and vaccine platforms.

G. Revenue & Outreach Impact :

Rs50+ crores generated through research projects.
Rs69+ lakhs from diagnostic services; additional revenue from training and consultancy.
Training of 500+ professionals annually.
Active disease surveillance and outbreak investigations (Anthrax, Black Quarter, Avian Influenza).
Strong One Health-oriented zoonotic disease monitoring in collaboration with premier institutes such as ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute.

H. Overall Impact :

A nationally recognized center of excellence contributing significantly to "vaccine development, advanced diagnostics, antimicrobial resistance mitigation, zoonotic surveillance, veterinary education, and farmer-oriented extension services," strengthening animal and public health in North Eastern India and beyond.

*All the contents were provided by Dr. N N Barman,HoD Veterinary Microbiology,CVSc,Khanapara.