Molecular Bioassay Laboratory

The Molecular Bioassay Laboratory specializes in high-throughput BSL-2 antibody and antiviral screening assays for emerging and re-emerging viruses, utilizing advanced pseudovirion systems. These systems enable precise serological detection of neutralizing antibody titers and facilitate the evaluation of monoclonal antibodies and antiviral compounds. The facility also provides a robust platform for the discovery of therapeutic and diagnostic recombinant monoclonal antibodies, supported by in-house antibody libraries. In addition, a dedicated platform for Dengue and Chikungunya antiviral testing has been established using the gold standard Plaque Neutralization Reduction Test, allowing in vitro screening of drug candidates to accelerate therapeutic development.

Dr. E. Sreekumar

Director

Project Coordinator

DBT-SAHAJ Viral Bioassay Facility

Institute of Advanced Virology

Dr. Geetu Rose Varghese

Principal Investigator

geeturose@d1.iav.res.in

Mrs. Sreeja S

Technical Officer

sreeja@d1.iav.res.in

Mrs. Karthika S Nair

Project Associate

sreekarthikasnair@gmail.com

Dr. Santhik S L

Facility Manager

 

Ms. Varsha Iyengar

Project Associate I

varshaiyengar02@gmail.com

Ms. Athira S

Project Associate l

paruathira789@gmail.com