Clinical and Applied Genomics (CAG) Lab

My research groups focus has been viral genomics at three levels. First, the analysis of repeat sequences or microsatellites which are present as a unique signature in each genome. They are distributed ubiquitously across coding and non coding regions and exploring their impact on genome function, regulation and evolution forms the essence of our groups' work. The viral genome provides for an unique candidate for comparative, functional and evolutionary genomics owing to its relatively small size, high mutation rate and rapid evolutionary aspects. The second aspect has been understanding the evolution of emerging pathogens like SARS-CoV-2 and Monkeypox virus through pholo-geo-network analyses and deciphering clinical correlations with sequence alterations at the protein level. Lastly, we are trying to decipher the genome dynamics of satellite viruses. 

Further, we are also exploring the interplay of various genetic factors related to hemoglobinopathies, PCOS and arsenic genotoxicity in India. 

Students with any valid JRF (DBT/CSIR/UGC/ICMR) interested to join the research journey in our lab can mail their CV. 

Education

• Ph.D (2006-2011) from National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, under the supervision of Dr. Sher Ali. Thesis Title “Molecular Analysis of the Human Y-chromosome in Males Exposed to Heavy Metals”.
• M. Sc. Biotechnology (2004-2006) with Distinction from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
• B. Sc. Biotechnology (2001-2004) with Distinction from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

Teaching Experience

• 20^th September 2017 to Present: Assistant Professor at Department of Biological Sciences, Aliah University, New Town Campus, Kolkata 700156.
• 3^rd January 2013 to 19^th September 2017: Assistant Professor at Department of Biomedical Sciences, SRCASW, University of Delhi, New Delhi-96
• 22^nd July 2012 to 15^th December 2012: Assistant Professor at Department of Biochemistry, Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi, New Delhi-21

Courses Taught/Teaching

PhD

• Research Methodology
• Comparative and Functional Genomics

PG

• Biostatistics 
• Bioinformatics
• Cell Biology
• Food and Industrial Microbiology
• Acellular World and Eukarya 
• Genetic Engineering 
• Microbial Pathogenicity 

UG

• Bacteriology
• Biophysics
• Biostatistics
• Cell Biology
• Computational Biology and Drug Design
• Development Biology
• Genetics and Genomics
• Industrial Microbiology
• Introduction to Microbiology 
• Medical Microbiology
• Microbial Techniques
• Molecular Biology  
• Virology

Research Area

Viral Genomics, Evolution and Host Divergence; Clinical Genetics (Hemoglobinopathies, PCOS and Diabetes); Arsenic Genotoxicity  

Journal Papers Published

Recent Publications (*Corresponding Author)

2025

1. Alam SSM, Samanta A, Ali S, Hoque M Structural insights into the impacts of non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms in CD274 gene on the PD-1/PD-L1 interaction: An in silico approach (2025) Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications DOI 10.1016/j.bbrc.2025.152679. ISSN 1090-2104 IF 2.2

2. Samanta, A., Karim, A., Ahamed, A, Hassan, MK., Alam SSM, Ali S, Hoque M. Damaging non-synonymous mutations in the extracellular domain of HER2 potentially alter the efficacy of Herceptin-mediated breast cancer therapy (2025) Egypt J Med Hum Genet 26, 149.  https://doi.org/10.1186/s43042-025-00775-8 ISSN 2090-2441 IF 1.2 

3. Nasrin T, Hoque M, Ali S. A bibliometric analysis of the Hepatitis D virus and its therapeutic options. (2025) Discover Viruses (In Press) ISSN No 3005-0960

4. Alam SSM, Mir SA, Samanta A, Nayak B, Ali S, Hoque M. Immunoinformatics based designing of a multi epitope cancer vaccine targeting programmed cell death ligand-1 (2025) Scientific Reports (In Press) ISSN No 2045-2322 IF 3.8

5. Vishwakarma A, Nasrin T, Hoque M, Ali S*. Elucidating the Microsatellite Signature of the Tri-Partite Genomes of the Viral Family Peribunyaviridae. (2025) Current Microbiology, 82:191.  ISSN 1432-0991 IF 2.3 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-025-04177-2

2024

1. Hassan, M.S., Nasrin, T., Mahalka, A. Hoque M., Ali S*. (Dec 2024) A perspective on the genesis, diagnostics, and management of sickle cell disease. Egypt J Med Hum Genet 25, 150. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43042-024-00623-1  ISSN 2090-2441 IF 1.2 Full Text Link
2. Laskar R, Hoque M, Ali S*. (Nov 2024) Phylogeogenomic analysis of the earliest reported sequences of SARS-CoV-2 from 161 countries. APMIS 133: e13499. ISSN 1600-0463 DOI: 10.1111/apm.13499 IF 3.4 Full Text Link
3. Islam MA, Jilani MG, Hoque M, Ali S*. (September 2024) Genome microsatellite signature analysis in Adenoviridae family of viruses. The Microbe, 4: 100157. ISSN 2950-1946. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microb.2024.100157 Full Text Link
4. A review on the Nexus of Autophagy Genes from the Perspective of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Biology of the Cell, Khatun, A., Nasrin, T., Hassan, M.S., Hoque, M., Hoda, M. & Ali, S*. (April 2024). Biology of the Cell: e202300069. https://doi.org/10.1111/boc.202300069 IF: 3.3 Full Text Link
5. Elucidating the evolution of monkeypox virus genomes through phylo-geo-network and haplogroup analysis. Nasrin T, Hassan MS, Iqbal M, Yousif A, Hoque M, Ali N and Ali S*. (March 2024). J Genet Engg Biotechnol: 22(1) 100346 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgeb.2023.100346 IF:3.5 Full Text Link
6. Non-synonymous Mutations in VEGF Receptor Binding Domain Alters the Efficacy of Bevacizumab Treatment. Ahamed A; Samanta A; Alam SSM; Mir SA; Jamil Z; Ali S and Hoque M. (February 2024). Journal of Cellular Biochemistry: 125(2):e30515 10.1002/jcb.30515 IF: 4 Full Text Link

2023

1. Non-synonymous Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in Human ACE2 Gene May Affect the Infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Subvariants. Samanta A, Ahamed A, Alam SSM, Ali S, Khan MS, Alamrid AM, Tabrez S and Hoque M. (2023). Current Pharmaceutical Design 29(36):2891 2901 10.2174/0113816128275739231106055502 IF: 3.3 Full Text Link
2. Prospective pharmacological potential of cryptotanshinone in cancer therapy. Ahamed A, Hasan M, Samanta A, Alam SSM, Jamil Z, Ali S, Hoque M. (December 2023). Pharmacological Research - Modern Chinese Medicine 9:100308 10.1016/j.prmcm.2023.100308 Full Text Link
3. Codon usage patterns of the eleven SARS-CoV-2 variants with reference to the Wuhan sequence. Hassan MS, Alam SSM, Samanta A, Hoque M, Ali S*. (November 2023). Gene Reports 34:101861 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.genrep.2023.101861 IF: 1.3 Full Text Link
4. Microsatellite diversity and complexity in the viral genomes of the family Caliciviridae. Jilani MG, Hoque M, Ali S*. November 2023. J Genet Eng Biotechnology: 21, 140 10.1186/s43141-023-00582-x IF: 3.5 Full Text Link
5. Tanshinone IIA targeting cell signaling pathways: a plausible paradigm for cancer therapy. Alam, S.S.M., Samanta, A., Uddin, F., Ali S., Hoque, M. July 2023. Pharmacol. Rep 75, 907–922  10.1007/s43440-023-00507-y IF: 4.4 Full Text Link
6. Systems biology of the genomes’ microsatellite signature of Orthopoxvirus  including the Monkeypox virus Nasrin T, Hoque M, Ali S*. July 2023. Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases:98:102002 10.1016/j.cimid.2023.102002. IF: 2 Full Text Link
7. Evaluating the transmission feasibility of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant to 143 mammalian hosts: Insights from S protein RBD and host ACE2 interaction studies. Samanta, A., Alam, S. S. M., Ali, S., & Hoque, M. January 2023. Functional and Integrative Genomics: 23:36. 10.1007/s10142-023-00962-z IF: 3.3 Full Text Link
8. Microsatellite signature analysis of twenty-one virophage genomes of the family Lavidaviridae. Nasrin T, Hoque M, Ali S*. January 2023. Gene: 851:147037 10.1016/j.gene.2022.147037. IF: 3.9 Full Text Link

2022

1. Assessment of simple sequence repeats signature in Hepatitis E virus (HEV) genomes. Jilani MG and Ali S*. December 2022. J Genet Eng Biotechnol. 20, 73.10.1186/s43141-022-00365-w IF: 3.5 Full Text Link
2. Analysis of the Compositional Features and Codon Usage Pattern of Genes Involved in Human Autophagy. Jamil, Z.; Uddin, A.; Alam, S.S.M.; Samanta, A.; Altwaijry, N.; Rauf, M.A.; Ali, S.; Khan, M.S.; Asghar, M.N.; Hoque, M. October 2022 Cells: 11, 3203. 10.3390/ cells11203203 IF: 6 Full Text Link
3. Editorial: Decoding the genetics of viral evolution Ali H; Rahman SA; Akhtar J; Haque SA; Ali S*. August 2022. Front. Genet. 13:978485.10.3389/fgene.2022.978485 IF: 4.8 Full Text Link
4. Microsatellite Signature of Reference Genome Sequence of SARS-CoV-2 and 32 Species of Coronaviridae Family. Laskar R; Jilani MG; Nasrin T; Ali S*. April 2022. Int J Infect. 9(2):e122019. 10.5812/iji-122019 Full Text Link
5. Analyzing the interaction of human ACE2 and RBD of spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 in perspective of Omicron variant. Samanta, A., Alam, S. S. M., Ali, S., & Hoque, M. March 2022. EXCLI Journal: 21, 610-620. 10.17179/excli2022-4721 IF: 4.6 Full Text Link

2021

1. Genetic Path of the Emergence of SARS-CoV-2. Nasrin T and Ali S*. November 2021. Gene Cell and Tissue: 9(2):e118302.10.5812/gct.118302 Full Text Link
2. Differential mutation profile of SARS-CoV-2 proteins across deceased and asymptomatic patients. Laskar R and Ali S*. September 2021. Chemico Biological Interactions: 347:109598  10.1016/j.cbi.2021.109598 IF: 5.2 Full Text Link
3. Mutational analysis and assessment of its impact on proteins of SARS-CoV-2 genomes from India. Laskar R and Ali S*. April 2021. Gene: 778:145470. 10.1016/j.gene.2021.145470 ISSN: 0378-1119 IF: 3.9 Full Text Link
4. Phylo-geo-network and haplogroup analysis of 611 novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) genomes from India. Laskar R and Ali S*. March 2021. Life Science Alliance 4(5): e202000925. 10.26508/lsa.202000925 IF: 5.8 Full Text Link
5. Implications of genome simple sequence repeats signature in 98 Polyomaviridae species. Laskar R, Jilani MG, Ali S*. January 2021. 3 Biotech: 11(1): 35.10.1007/s13205-020-02583-w. IF: 2.9 Full Text Link

Books Published

Book Chapters 

1. Jilani MG, Hoque M, Ali S (2024) The genetic basis of neurodegenerative disorders: Implications in Alzheimer's disease. Book Title: A New Era in Alzheimer's Research. Elsevier ISBN 9780443155406

2. Hassan MS; Nasrin T; Vishwakarma A; Hoque M, Ali S. (2024) Systems Biology at a Glance. Book Title: Systems Biology and In-Depth Applications for Unlocking Diseases. Elsevier ISBN: 9780443223266

3. Ahamed A; Samanta A; Alam SSM; Jamil Z; Ali S; Hoque M. (2024) High Throughput Data: Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNP) in depth. Book Title: Systems Biology and In-Depth Applications for Unlocking Diseases.  Elsevier ISBN: 9780443223266

4. Nasrin T; Hassan MS; Vishwakarma A; Hoque M; Ali S. (2024) Systems Virology. Book Title: Systems Biology and In-Depth Applications for Unlocking Diseases.  Elsevier ISBN: 9780443223266

5. Alam SSM; Samana A; Jamil Z; Ali S; Hoque M. (2024) Systems Vaccinology. Book Title: Systems Biology and In-Depth Applications for Unlocking Diseases.  Elsevier ISBN: 9780443223266 

6. Jamil Z; Ahamed A; Samanta A; Alam SSM; Ali S; Hoque M. (2024) Systems Biology of Cancer. Book Title: Systems Biology and In-Depth Applications for Unlocking Diseases.  Elsevier ISBN: 9780443223266

7. Syed Sahajada Mahafujul Alam, Arijit Samanta, Zakia Sultana, Zarnain Jamil, Safdar Ali, Mehboob Hoque (2023) Liposome-based nanomedicines for cancer immunotherapy. Nanomedicine in Cancer Immunotherapy. ISBN 978-0-443-18770-4, DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-18770-4.00017-2

8. Zakia Sultana, Zarnain Jamil, Arijit Samanta, Syed Sahajada Mahafujul Alam, Safdar Ali, Mehboob Hoque (2023) Current status, challenges, and future perspectives of nanomedicine-based cancer immunotherapy Nanomedicine in Cancer Immunotherapy ISBN 978-0-443-18770-4, DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-18770-4.00015-9

9. Taslima Nasrin, Md Samim Hassan, Arijit Samanta, Mehboob Hoque and Safdar Ali (2023). The historical aspects of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the ensuing pandemic. Linking Neuroscience and Behavior in COVID-19. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95650-5.00035-5 

10. Arijit Samanta, Md Samim Hassan, Taslima Nasrin, Syed Sahajada Mahafujul Alam, Zarnain Jamil, Harpal S. Buttar, Safdar Ali and Mehboob Hoque (2023) Different variants of SARS-CoV-2. Linking Neuroscience and Behavior in COVID-19. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95650-5.00053-7

11. Mirajul Islam, Taslima Nasrin, Arijit Samanta, Safdar Ali, Harpal S. Buttar and Mehboob Hoque (2023) Lateral flow assay for SARS-CoV-2 infection: Uses and limitations. Linking Neuroscience and Behavior in COVID-19. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95650-5.00039-2.

12. Safdar Ali, Sher Ali (2011) Differential Gene Expression and Its Possible Therapeutic Implications. Book Title: Gene Therapy - developments and future perspectives. Edited by Dr. Chunsheng Kang, INTECH Open Access Publisher ISBN 978-953-307-617-1. (1565 Downloads) doi: 10.5772/18932 Citations 2 (Google Scholar)

Awards

• Guest Associate Editor for Computational Genomics at Frontiers in Genetics (2020-21)
• Recipient of the Young Scientist Award by VD Good Professional Association at International Scientist Awards on Engineering, Science and Medicine on 11 & 12-Apr-2020, Hyderabad, India
• Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) by Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, July 2008- June 2011.
• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) by Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, July 2006- June 2008.
• GATE 2005: 96.18 percentile (AIR 253)

Ph.D. Thesis Guidance

Degree Awarded

1. Dr. Md Gulam Jilani (Enrol No BIO181608) Thesis Title: Assessment of Microsatellite as a Potential Biomarker for Viral Evolution and Host Divergence. [Presently working as Assistant Professor, SVIMS, Kolkata] 

2. Dr. Rezwanuzzaman Laskar (Enrol No BIO181607) Thesis Title: Studying the Viral Genome Evolution and its Impact on Viral Proteins of SARS-CoV-2. [Presently working as Post Doctoral Fellow at The Francis Crick Institute, London, UK]

Ongoing

1. Mrs. Taslima Nasrin (Enrol No BIO192601) (ICMR SRF) Thesis Title: Elucidating the Genome Dynamics of Satellite Viruses
2. Mr. Md Samim Hassan (Enrol No BIO211601) (DBT JRF) Thesis Title: Effect of HBB Gene Mutations on the Structure and Function of Hemoglobin: Potential Implications in Hemoglobinopathies

MASTER Thesis Guidance

MSc Supervision

1. AFRA ANAN (MIC192005) Understanding the Phenomenon of Drug Resistance (2020-21) 
2. AMINUR ISLAM (ZO0192008) Assessment of Significance of Microsatellite In 68 Adenoviridae Genomes (2020-21) 
3. NAIMA NAWAZ (MIC192008) Analysis of Simple Sequence Repeats In 72 Species of Paranyxoviridae Family (2020-21) 
4. QAZI SUMAIYA SIDDIKA (BIO165037) Incidence Composition and Distribution of SSRs In Genus Alphabaculoviridae of the Family Baculoviridae (2020-21) 
5. RABAB ANJUM (MIC192001) Microsatellite Analysis In 88 Picornaviridae Genomes (2020-21) 
6. RANA TASKEEN (MIC202006) Assessment of Microsatellites of Hantavirus and Nairovirus Genomes of Bunyaviridae Family (2021-22) 
7. ANSHU VISHWAKARMA (MIC202005) Implications of Simple Sequence Repeats in the Viral Genomes of Peribunyaviridae (2021-22) 
8. SAIFUL HUDA (MIC202004) Microsatellites Extraction and Analysis from Phlebovirus Genomes (2021-22) 
9. MIRAJUL ISLAM (BIO175022) CRISPR-Cas System as a Tool Against SARS-CoV-2: A Systematic Review (2021-22) 
10. SAKIL AHMED (BIO175011) A Systematic Review on Clinical Severity of Variants of Concern of SARS-CoV-2 (2021-22) 
11. YEFTESUM REZA (BOT202019) Exploring the Involvement of CASP8, CASZ1, EP300, ERBB3, IFNGR1, NFKBIA, RBL1, SHKBP1, TAF5 and ZNF50 Genes in Carcinogenesis (2021-22)  
12. RUBINA PARVIN (BIO175052) Assessment of Role of ITGFBR2, KRAS, ARID1A, ANKRD7, SERPINB3, EMX2, NEI1, ZFR2, ARID5B and CTNNB3 Genes In Breast Cervical, Head and Neck and Rectal Cancer (2021-22) 
13. SARFARAJ AHMED (BIO175049) Database Search and Analysis for the Role of RB1, DDX3X, FGFR3, PTEN, KMT2D, FBXW7, RIPK4, PIK3CA, TRAF3, CYLD, CASP8 and CASZ1 Genes in Different Cancers 
14. SABNAM (ZOO212008) Microsatellite analysis of Emaravirus multipartite RNA genomes (2022-23) 
15. ARIFA KHATUN (ZOO212007) Nexus of autophagy genes from the perspective of PCOS (2022-23) 
16. SABNAM KHATUN (ZOO212011) Structural and functional annotation of candidate proteins from monkeypox virus (strain Gabon 1988) (2022-23) 
17. MD SAGIR SALIM (BOT212014) Structural and Functional Annotation of the seven hypothetical proteins of Fiji Disease Virus (2022-23) 
18. MASUD RANA (MIC212005) Analysis of expression and network profile of TERT, PDGFRA, PDGFRB, MAPK1 and ICPM genes in different cancers (2022-23) 
19. KANIJ FATEMA (MIC212006) Implications of arsenic toxicity in West Bengal: an overview (2022-23) 
20. SONALI PAL (MIC212018) Role of E-Cadherin in genesis and progression of gastric cancer (2022-23) 
21. UMME HABIBA (MIC222014) Understanding the Significance of Natural Background Radiation: A Bibliometric Approach (2023-24)
22. SARMIN SULTANA  (ZOO222002) A Bibliometric Analysis Of The Different Facets Of Β-Thalassemia (2023-24)
23. SAHANA BANU KHATUN (MIC222006) Comparative scientific journey of the development of vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 and HIV (2023-24)
24. MD KAMAL HASSAN (MIC222005) Unveiling the Therapeutic Potential of Curcumin in Cancer Treatment: A Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Study (2023-24)
25. IFTESUM EHSAN (MIC222009) A Survey on Health Awareness and Work Environment of Beedi Workers in Rural Bengal (2023-24)
26. FAHAD HOSSAIN (MIC222008) Bibliometric Analysis of Arsenic Neurotoxicity (2023-24)
27. ALANGIR MONDAL (ZOO232004) An Overview of Incidence, Clinical Implications, Diagnosis and Management of Type 1 Diabetes
28. ANISHA AKHTAR (ZOO222015) Prospects of Gene Therapy in Thalassemia
29. AYAZ JILANI (MIC232011) Helicobacter pylori induced gastric cancer.
30. MD NURUZ ZAMAN (MIC232006) An Overview Of Wastewater Management: Potential Role Of Microbes
31. MST. FATEMA KHATUN (MIC232002)  Understanding The Emergence Of Zika Virus And Assessing Its Potential Impact On Mankind
32. NASREEN SULTANA (ZOO232017) An Overview Of Genetic And Molecular Basis Of Dravet Syndrome
33. SANJIB JANA (ZOO232019) An Overview of Incidence, Diagnosis and Treatment of Cervical Cancer

Project Works

Completed Research Projects as Principal Investigator

1. Mutation analysis of PPARγ, ABCC8, KCNJ11 and CALPN10 genes in type 2 diabetes patients in India (Duration: 1 year (2014-15); Amount Sanctioned: Rs. 7 lakhs; Funding Agency: Delhi University)
2. Complexity of repeat sequences in differential genomes of plant/animal infecting viruses Duration: 1 year (2015-16); Amount Sanctioned: Rs. 3.5 lakhs; Funding Agency: Delhi University (Selected for Research Display at Convocation Ceremony at University of Delhi on 19^th November 2016)

Invited Lectures

Resource Person

• SNCI Workshop on “Translational Neurochemistry: Bridging Basic Science and Clinical Application” from 7th to 15th April 2025 at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
• Two Days National Symposium on “Neurochemistry and Emerging Therapeutics: Challenges and Opportunities in Neuroscience” from 17th to 18th 2025 at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
• Ali, S. (August 25, 2024) Genomics Analysis & Technology Conference, (GATC Lite), Vedic Village Spa & Resort, Kolkata “Microsatellite signature and sequence variations in viral genome evolution, pathogenicity and host divergence”
• For SNCI National Workshop on Advanced Research Techniques for Cellular and Molecular Systems in Neuroscience from 8^th to 14^th December 2021 at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi (Session titled: “In silico tools to predict role of genetic variation in diseases”)
• For workshop on "Neurological Disorders: Advances in Research Techniques and Translational Applications" from 13th-19th October, 2019 at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi (Session titled “In Silico tools for analysis of microsatellites” Friday, 18th October, 9:30 AM)
• For hands on Session on Bioinformatics Tools at 7-day National Faculty Development Program on "Recent Trends in Applied Science and Teaching” at SRCASW, University of Delhi on 26/7/17
• For two-day DBT sponsored hands on workshop of Wonders of Science for school students of  East Delhi Region at SRCASW, University of Delhi on 17^th-18^th May 2017.
• For Cell Biology for CSIR NET for DU Pre-Entrance Summer School on 16/6/16.

Orientation/Refresher/QIP CourseAttended/Organized

1. Completed 2nd Refresher Course in Indian Knowledge Tradition Ethics & Human Values (Interdisciplinary), organized by the MMTTC, Jawaharlal Nehru University from 28 02 2024 to 13 03 2024. 

2. Completed One-Week Online National Faculty Development Program on Cancer Awareness from 21st to 28th August 2023 jointly organized by Indian Cancer Society, Delhi; Delhi School of Public Health, Institute of Eminence, University of Delhi and Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. 

3. Completed the Online Weeklong Faculty Development Program on Implementation of NEP 2020 in Higher Education Institutions organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Tezpur University during 26 April - 02 May 2023. 

4. Completed Innovation Ambassador training Advanced Level (Total 15 Sessions of 30 contact hours) conducted by MoE's Innovation Cell & AICTE on 10^th October 2022 in online mode.
5. Completed Innovation Ambassador training Foundation Level (Total 16 Sessions of 30 contact hours) conducted by MoE's Innovation Cell & AICTE during the period from 30th June - 30th July 2021 in online mode.
6. Completed One Week Online National Faculty Development Program in Flexible mode on “Essentials of Entrepreneurship” from 30^th March to 03^rd April 2021 jointly organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of Ministry of Education and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi.
7. Completed the 4 week 124^th Orientation Program at UGC HRDC, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi from 12/02/19 to 12/03/19.
8. Completed the UGC recognized Annual Refresher Programme in Teaching (ARPIT) Refresher course on “Curriculum Design and e-content Development” from 1/11/18 to 28/2/19 on Swayam, MHRD, Govt of India.
9. Completed the UGC recognized Annual Refresher Programme in Teaching (ARPIT) Refresher course on “Leadership and Governance in Higher Education” from 21/11/18 to 28/2/19 on Swayam, MHRD, Govt of India.

Seminar/Conference/Workshop

Organized

• Secretary, Organizing Committee of “Workshop on Bioinformatics: An Interdisciplinary Applied Science” at SRCASW, University of Delhi, from February 26-27, 2015 under the aegis of Star College Scheme, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.
• Member, Organizing Committee of First National Conference on “Understanding the Mechanism and Challenges of Complex Diseases (UMCCD1)” held in December 2014.
• Member, Organizing Committee of Second National Conference on “Understanding the Mechanism and Challenges of Complex Diseases (UMCCD2)” held in January 2017.

Paper Presentation

• Presented a paper entitled “In-silico exploration of Arsenic interactome enroute carcinogenesis” at 3^rd Regional Science and Technology Congress (Southern Region) 2018, Bidhanagar College, Kolkata on 19/12/18.
• Presented a paper entitled “In-silico extraction of microsatellites from 37 species of Polyomaviridae” at 3^rd Regional Science and Technology Congress (Southern Region) 2018, Bidhanagar College, Kolkata on 18/12/18.
• Presented a paper entitled “Ascertaining the genetic status of the chromium exposed human y chromosome” at the 5th International Conference on Science, Technology and Management (ICSTM-16) on 30/07/16 at India International Center, New Delhi.
• Presented a paper entitled “Microsatellites in Viral Evolution” at National Conference on “Current impact in conservation of Biodiversity and Utilization - NCCICBU-2015” held on 9^th-10th January 2015 at Arignar Anna Govt Arts College, Villupuram 605602, Tamil Nadu.

• Presented a paper entitled “Role of Microsatellites as Biomarkers” at National Conference on“Modern trends in Biodiversity Conservation and its Sustainable Utilization-NCBCSU - 2014) held on 17^th-18^th July 2014 at Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore 607001, Tamil Nadu.
• Presented a paper entitled “Genetic Analysis of the Human Y Chromosome When Exposed to Groundwater Arsenic” at the “XXXVIth Annual Conference of Environmental Mutagen Society Of India (EMSI) & International Symposium On Environmental Exposures To Mutagens And Carcinogens On Human Health” held from February 4-6, 2011 at VIT, Vellore, India.

Participation

• Attended the Regional Meet of Institutions’ Innovation Council, organized by MoE’s Innovation Cell at Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Kolkata on 2^nd August 2022. 
• Avixa Knowledge Seminar: Introduction to Networking Technology, on 26^th April 2019 at Monotel Hotel Kolkata.
• One day Seminar on “Genetic Solutions Tour” by Life Technologies on 2/8/18 at Delhi.
• 19^th Annual Symposium on “Gains of Genomic Research in Biology and Medicine” organized by Ranbaxy Science Foundation held 4^th February 2013 at National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, India.
• “Indo-US Bilateral Symposium on Aging and Age-Related Diseases”held from 3^rd -4^th March 2011 at National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, India.
• “French-Indian Inter-Academic Symposium on Infectious Diseases” held from 30^th November to 3^rd December, 2010 at National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, India.
• “5^th Indo-Australian Conference on Medical Biotechnology” held from 11-12^th February 2008 at National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, India.
• “2^nd International Conference on Trends in Cellular and Molecular Biology” held from 5-7^th January 2008 at School of Life Sciences, JNU, New Delhi, India.
• “Interdisciplinary Science Conference-2007 on Recent Trends in Research in Biological Sciences” held on 7^th December 2007 at Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India.
• “International Symposium on Cancer Biology” held from 14-16^th November 2007 at National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, India.

Professional Society Activity

• Life Member, Indian Science Congress

• Life Member, Indian Biophysical Society

• Life Member, World Society of Virology

Other Notable Activities

Editorial Board Member, Scientific Reports, Springer Nature Group 

Editorial Board Member, Discover Viruses, Springer Nature Group 

Guest Editor, Frontiers in Genetics