Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT - Indian coordinator)

Centre for Bio-Separation Technology (CBST)

T he Centre for Bioseparation Technology (CBST) was created at VIT University with Prof. M.A. Vijayalakshmi under the "High priority Research Area" funded by Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. She was identified by the Indian Government to come back from France after more than 30 years of service at Universite de Technologie Compiegne (UTC), France, to steer this prestigious centre. The Centre was inaugurated with a formal ceremony on 6th March 2005 by Honorable Mr. Kapil Sibal, the Central Minister for Science and Technology, Government of India. The Centre is projected by the DST as a 'National Facility' for R&D and training, caters to postgraduate, doctoral and post-doctoral researchers. 

The objectives are as follows:

  • Development of technologies for the efficient separation of biomolecules (proteins, peptides, oligosaccharides, DNA, etc.) and particularly with relevance to pharmaceuticals

  • Extension of developed technologies to clinical biochemistry applications

  • To train Indian young scientists and disseminate the knowledge in the above said fields

  • To serve as a nodal point for faculty and students to pursue their research in respective disciplines

The Centre aims to be a world-class centre dedicated to the Separation Science and Technology for the biopharmaceuticals of high therapeutic value and for application in biomedical appliances through:

  • Innovative research approaches

  • State of the art technologies with multidisciplinary approaches

  • Training and education

 

Bioinformatics Programming Laboratory, 

The bioinformatics laboratory of the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is an essential component of the School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology. This laboratory is dedicated to bioinformatics teaching and research, offering students and researchers an environment conducive to the computational analysis of biological data.

The laboratory is equipped with several facilities, including three bioinformatics laboratories (Bioinformatics Lab I, II and III) located in the SMV building, in rooms G15, G16 and G17 respectively. These laboratories are equipped with high-performance computers and specialized software for the analysis of genomic, proteomic and other types of biological data. Students thus have the opportunity to train in modern bioinformatics tools and techniques, strengthening their skills for careers in academic or industrial research.

In addition to the physical facilities, the laboratory offers academic programs such as the M.Sc. in Bioinformatics, designed to provide an in-depth understanding of contemporary concepts and issues in the field. The program emphasizes the application of bioinformatics technologies and methods to solve complex biological problems, thus preparing students for a variety of professional roles, including research and development, quality assurance, and scientific consulting.

The VIT bioinformatics laboratory is also involved in collaborative research activities, encouraging students to participate in innovative projects that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in bioinformatics and computational biology.