অসম পশু চিকিৎসা আৰু মীন বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Assam Veterinary and Fishery University
Established 2024
Established 2024
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Established 2024
Assam Veterinary and Fishery university is actively engaged in multidisciplinary research through projects funded by various national and state agencies. The following table provides details of the ongoing and completed research projects, including their objectives, funding agencies, Principal Investigators (PI), and Co-Principal Investigators (Co-PI).
| Sl. No. | Title of the Project | Objectives | Funding Agency | PI(Name & Designation/Establishment) | Co-PI(Name & Designation/Establishment) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11. | Outreach Programme on Zoonotic Diseases | To study the epidemiology of important zoonotic diseases and to develop reliable diagnostic methods for their containment. | ICAR Funded Research Projects (AICRP/ORP/NWP) | Dr. A. G. Baruah, Professor, Department of Public Health, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara |
1. Dr. T. Upadhaya, Professor, Department of Pathology, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara 2. Dr. D. Bhattacharyya, Professor, Department of Microbiology, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara 3. Dr. Poznur Husain, Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health, CVSc, AAU |
| 12. | Network Project on Gastro-Intestinal Parasitism |
1. Epidemiological studies on GI parasitism in small ruminants (sheep and goat) in Assam and adjoining states and preparation of bioclimatograph. 2. Evaluation of anthelmintic efficacy against GI parasites and detection of anthelmintic resistance by conventional and molecular techniques. 3. Development of plant-based anthelmintics for control of GI parasitism in small ruminants. |
ICAR Funded Research Projects (AICRP/ORP/NWP) | Dr. Kanta Bhattacharjee, Assistant Professor, Department of Parasitology, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara |
1. Dr. Saidul Islam, Professor, Department of Parasitology, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara 2. Dr. Kuntola Roy, Assistant Professor, Department of Parasitology, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara |
| 13. | Veterinary Type Culture Collection |
1. Isolate and identify pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria, viruses and fungi from animals. 2. Characterization, documentation and creation of microbial repository. 3. Conservation, maintenance and utilization for research and development. 4. Develop collaboration with neighbouring North Eastern states. 5. Focus additionally on virus isolation. |
ICAR Funded Research Projects (AICRP/ORP/NWP) | Dr. A. K. Hazarika, Professor, Department of Microbiology, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara | |
| 14. | Analysis of Gut Metagenome of Duck (Anas platyrhynchos) with Special Reference to Identification of Bacteria Having Probiotic Potential |
1. Identify the spatio-temporal dynamics of duck gut metagenome. 2. Isolate potential probiotic bacteria from duck intestine and evaluate their efficiency through in-vitro and in-vivo trials. |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Probodh Borah, Professor & Head, Department of Animal Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Khanapara |
1. Dr. B. N. Saikia 2. Dr. (Mrs.) Arpana Das 3. Dr. L. M. Barkalita 4. Dr. (Mrs.) R. Dowara 5. Dr. D. P. Saikia 6. Dr. L. Buragohain |
| 15. | Creation of Online Repository of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Resources of North East India (BABRONE) |
1. Create an online repository for biotechnology and bioinformatics resources of North East India. 2. Develop a freely accessible e-learning server for biotechnology and bioinformatics. 3. Provide an online discussion forum for scientists of the North Eastern Region. |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Probodh Borah, Coordinator, BIF-cum-Professor & Head, Department of Biotechnology, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara | Dr. Adib Haque, Professor, Department of Livestock Production & Management, Faculty of Veterinary Science, AAU, Khanapara |
| 16. | Understanding the Etiology of Infertility Associated with Prolonged Follicle Dominance in Bovine and its Therapeutic Management |
1. Study follicular dynamics, luteolysis and reproductive hormone concentrations. 2. Study gene expression profile of granulosa cells from prolonged dominant follicles. 3. Develop therapeutic regimen to improve conception rate. |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Manjyoti Bhuyan, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Khanapara |
1. Dr. Dipak Bhuyan 2. Dr. Nikhil Ch. Nath |
| 17. | An Integrated Approach to Explore and Exploit the Innate and Adaptive Immune Response in Indigenous Duck Breeds of North Eastern and South India |
1. Assess innate resistance potential of duck varieties. 2. Profile host response through transcriptome and cell mediator analysis. |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Kalita, Professor, Department of Veterinary Biochemistry, CVSc, AAU, Guwahati |
1. Dr. Anjan Jyoti Nath 2. Dr. Anil Chandra Deka 3. Dr. Pankaj Deka |
| 18. | Molecular Platform for Epidemiology, Disease Mapping and Development of Diagnostics for Economically Important Diseases of Ducks |
1. Develop disease database, risk map and prediction model. 2. Surveillance and molecular characterization of economically important bacterial, viral and parasitic diseases of ducks. |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. (Mrs.) Sulekha Choudhury Phukan, Professor, Department of Veterinary Parasitology, CVSc, AAU, Khanapara |
1. Dr. Saidul Islam 2. Dr. Biswajit Dutta |
| 19. | Genetic Up Breeding of Duck Production to Strengthen Livelihood Security in NER of India by Converging Conventional and Molecular Techniques |
1. Characterize indigenous duck germplasm using conventional and molecular techniques. 2. Improve meat and egg type ducks and develop location-specific strains. 3. Train rural people on scientific duck farming. 4. Develop prophylactic measures for aflatoxicosis. 5. Enhance reproductive efficiency through ARTs. |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Purabi Kaushik, Assistant Professor, Department of ILFC (AGB), College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Khanapara | Dr. Raj Jyoti Deka, Assistant Professor, Department of LPM, College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Khanapara |
| 20. | An Integrated Omics Approach to Characterize Circulating Newcastle Disease Virus and Intervention Strategies to Control Newcastle Disease in North East India |
1. Surveillance and molecular epidemiology of circulating NDV in NE India. 2. Isolation and characterization of circulating NDVs. 3. Whole genome sequencing of selected field isolates. 4. Evaluation of thermostability using molecular tools. 5. Safety and immunogenicity of selected thermostable vaccine candidates. |
DBT, Govt. of India | Dr. Pankaj Deka, Assistant Professor-cum-Assistant Virologist, ICAR-AICRP on FMD, Department of Microbiology, College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara |
1. Dr. Sophia M. Gogoi 2. Dr. Mrinal Kr. Nath |