School of Bio Sciences & Technology (SBST)
The School of Bio Sciences and Technology (SBST) at Vellore Institute of
Technology (VIT) is a renowned academic institution that offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs in biological sciences. Established in 2001, SBST has been at the forefront of biological research and education, providing students with a strong foundation to pursue successful careers in biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, healthcare, and related field.
School of Bio Sciences and Technology (SBST) at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)
The School of Bio Sciences and Technology (SBST) at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is a renowned academic institution that offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs in biological sciences. Established in 2001, SBST has been at the forefront of biological research and education, providing students with a strong foundation to pursue successful careers in biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, healthcare, and related fields.
The School offers one undergraduate (B.Tech in Biotechnology), four postgraduate (M.Sc. and M. Tech.) programs, two integrated M.Sc. programs (Biotechnology and Food Sciences and Technology), Integrated Ph.D., and Ph.D. for external and internal (VITREE qualified) students. These programs equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and practical experience to excel in their chosen fields.
As part of a bilateral initiative between France and India, SBST-VIT is leading an Indian consortium to partner with a consortium of French universities led by the University of La Réunion. This partnership offers a twining (joint) M.Sc. biotechnology program with two specializations: 'Phytomedicine and Phytotherapy' and 'Artificial Intelligence applied to biomedical data'.
In addition, SBST is associated with VIT's major research centers, the Centre for Bio Separation Technology (CBST) and the Centre for Nanobiotechnology (CNBT), and has dedicated faculty members who ignite young minds.
SBST boasts world-class infrastructure and laboratories, providing students with cutting-edge equipment and resources. These facilities include molecular biology laboratories, cell biology laboratories, microbiology laboratories, biochemistry laboratories, animal house facilities, high-performance computation, scanning electron microscopy, etc.
SBST is home to a team of experienced and dedicated faculty members who are experts in their respective fields. They are committed to providing quality education and mentorship to students, fostering a stimulating and supportive learning environment.
SBST encourages research and innovation, offering students ample opportunities to participate in research projects under the guidance of faculty members. Students can gain valuable hands-on experience and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries.
SBST maintains strong collaborations with leading industries and research institutions, providing students with internships, placements, and joint research project opportunities. These partnerships help bridge the gap between academia and industry, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the demands of the professional world.
Global Exposure: SBST fosters a global outlook by encouraging student exchange programs and international collaborations. Students can study abroad and gain exposure to different cultures and research environments.
Overall, the School of Bio Sciences and Technology at VIT offers a dynamic and enriching learning experience, preparing students to become innovative and successful professionals in biological sciences. Programmes Offered
- The School of Bio Sciences and Technology offers one undergraduate programme B.Tech. Biotechnology.
- The School offers 2 years M.Sc. programs in Biotechnology, Biomedical Genetics and Applied Microbiology.Â
- The School of Bio Sciences and Technology offers doctoral programmes in various disciplines of Biotechnology and Bio Sciences.
Research
The School has taken up research programme in the fields of Microbiology, Medical Genetics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics and other branches of Biomedical Sciences, thus, grown as a major center of higher education and research in India. An essential feature in the academic activity of SBST is its strong link with many national institutions across India.
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Best Research Paper Award
Hearty Congratulations to Dr. M. Rasool, School of Bio-Sciences and Technology, VIT, Vellore on receiving the “Best Research Paper Award” at the “International Conference on Unani Medicines” from the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India for Drug Research in Unani Medicine.
Patent Award
Hearty Congratulations to Mr. Chandan Krishnamoorthy, M. Tech. (By Research) and Dr. C. Ramalingam, Senior Professor, Instrumental & Food Analysis Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, SBST, for getting awarded a patent for their innovation! They have developed ‘A process to reduce the residual bromate using Asparagus racemosus root in bread making’. (Patent no. 201941026398)
The invention addresses how to reduce residual bromate by using an Ayurvedic plant source (i.e., Asparagus racemosus root) making it safe for consumption and at the same time without affecting the textural profile and organoleptic properties of the bread. This can replace chemical compounds used to reduce the residual bromate level such as ferrous sulfate, ascorbic acid, cysteine and glutathione which is hazardous to health.
Stem Cells and Their Applications
Dr. Sachin Kadam, CTO, Advancells Groups, delivered a lecture on “Stem Cells and Their Applications” at School of Bioscience and Technology (SBST), VIT, Vellore.
Bust the Myths of International Application
Mr. Anurag Srivastava (Alumnus of 2011 batch B.Tech. Biotech.) addressed the students of School of Bio Sciences and Technology (SBST) on “Bust the Myths of International Application – Fly to your study destination abroad”. He is the recipient of Erasmus Mundus fellowship at University of Groningen (Netherlands), Erasmus plus fellowship at University of Gottingen (Germany) and NIBN Fellowship at Ben-Gurion University (Israel) and is currently pursuing Ph.D. at University of Turin (Italy). In addition, Mr. Debabrat Sabat (Alumnus of 2011 batch B.Tech. Biotech.), Senior Scientist at Biocon Research Centre, Biocon Biologics, Bengaluru addressed the students about industry placements and the challenges in interviews.
Journal Club
The School of Bio Sciences and Technology conducts “JOURNAL CLUB” every Monday. Faculties and Research scholars actively take part in the journal club. This week ‘s Speaker was Dr. Sowbiya Muneer, Associate Professor, VIT Centre for Agricultural Innovations and Advanced Learning (VAIAL) – 26.08.2019
Hands on training on Flow cytometry
Flow Cytometry is one of the highly acknowledged & advanced technology, renovating the face of research and diagnostics, and expanding the frontiers of basic research in India. It’s very pertinent to understand and use this technology appropriately in the pursuit of knowledge exploration. Moving forward with this purpose, we are announcing the scheduling of the Hands-on training and workshop in Flow Cytometry, SBST-VIT, Vellore. This workshop is designed to offer theoretical and practical session in basic techniques. We are inviting researchers in our department to experience the advanced technology in flow cytometry by running their routine assays in the CytoFLEX instrument (3 lasers 13 colours- 405nm, 488nm, 640nm) during the workshop day.
How do help your students or community?
Over the past decades, our research is centered towards helping society by the development of ethical and safe products. The primary focus of the school is to help the students to become entrepreneurs, consultants, practitioners, and leaders, who would help solve problems and help their community at large. Graduates will be trained in technology development, technology deployment, or engineering system implementation in industry. Our school has played a significant role in the promotion of science and technology that creates a platform to the students to interact with their peers in other disciplines in industry and society and contribute to the economic growth of the country. A significant expansion of interdisciplinary research among the faculty members will also minimize the gap between the diverse disciplines and shed light on the development of products meeting the consumer needs and address the issues related to food safety, environmentally safe, bioethics and health.
Contact
Dr. Siva R
School of Bio Sciences and Technology
Vellore Institute of Technology(VIT),
Vellore – 632 014, Tamil Nadu, India.
- 91 416 220 2661 / 2662 / 2663
- dean.sbst@vit.ac.in
