Research Initiatives

Central Planning Cell (CPC)

A Central Planning Cell (CPC) is being constituted in the institute that is responsible for planning the all round growth & developmental activities of the institute particularly, managing all records pertaining to the research projects, publications, awards, achievements, dissertations, projects details, etc. CPC is actively involved in Research & Developmental activities of the institute. The CPC has research committees for promoting and directing research. Workshops/ training programmes/ sensitization programmes are conducted by the CPC to promote a research culture on campus. The CPC facilitates researchers of eminence to visit the campus as adjunct professors

Internal Research Scientific Committee (IRSC)

Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology has constituted its Internal Research Scientific Committee (IRSC) with the vision to create and promote students and faculty to engage in research. The vision of IRSC is to identify strategic themes and directions for research activities within the institution.

Objectives of the Committee

• To create and promote scientific environment in Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology and to promote students and faculty to engage in research.
• To identify strategic themes and directions for research activities within the institution or in collaboration with other organisation.
• To identify and facilitate the required needs and resources for research activities within the institute, with an interdisciplinary approach.
• To identify the possible (internal/ external) funding source and disseminate the information among the students & faculty.
• Review & advise management on professional development needs for faculty & staff as related to research activities.
• To establish and strengthen the scientific network and promote collaboration with various scientific persons and organizations.
• To organize various internal sessions to sensitize faculty, staff and students regarding latest research.
• To regularly review the progress of various trainings & project work of students.
• To organize seminars, conferences, workshops and symposiums in collaboration with various funding agencies.
• To facilitate the participation of faculty, staff and students at various national / international research platforms.
• To review the research proposals and dissertations topics before submission to funding agencies.
• To assist with the development of informational/ promotional materials related to research activities to be published either in the form of brochures or web.
• Review and develop the ethics policy as it relates to research activities.
• To advice on effective publications, dissemination and communication of research, internally and externally

Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC)

The purpose of institute is to contribute towards the ethical research by establishing a standard, consistent ethical review mechanism for research in various fields of Biotechnology including health & biomedical sciences, environment, agriculture, clinical & medical microbiology and industrial sciences. Significance faculty involvement in research is evident. Therefore, the institution has an official Code of Ethics to check malpractices and plagiarism in research. The IEC ensures that the cardinal principles of research ethics, autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence and justice are considered at every stage, including the planning, conduct and reporting of the proposed studies. Towards the end of research, the IEC shall evaluate the aspects of informed consent process, risk benefit ratio, distribution of burden and benefits, and provisions for appropriate compensation wherever required. The IEC will monitor the research throughout the study through appropriate well documented procedures. To obtain IEC clearance, all research proposals should be submitted to the CIRD.

For Institutional Ethical Clearance, proposals should be submitted to Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology’s Ethics Committee in the prescribed application format along with all relevant documents.

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Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Cell

Intellectual property Rights (IPR) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic work. Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology strives to protect its research work, by law, which enables people to earn recognition & benefits from what they invent or create. By striking the right balance between the interests of innovators and the wider public interests, the IP system aims to foster an environment in which creativity & innovation can flourish.

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Microbial Culture Repository Division (MCRD)

This repository division is in the process of developing a substantial array of resources and reagents, protocols etc which would be available to be utilized by scientists and other researchers/ organizations at institutional, local and national front for various research purposes.

Objectives

• To generate the repository of biodiversity of various microorganism available in the area
• To provide the platform of access of these isolates of relevance for the scientific society
• To provide the intellectual material and various research protocols

Director’s Student’s List

With the aim to generate the outstanding students by nurturing their talent and generate the ambassadors for Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology:

• Best 3 students will be selected and groomed to come up at their best.
• Throughout the year robust training in different fields will be given to the selected students in various areas for their overall refinement.
• At the end of year the students will be awarded by providing certificates for this achievement. They will also get the opportunity to avail laboratory facility for one year in any requirement for their upcoming research project.

Mini Incubatorship Grant

The Mini Incubator Scheme is for talented young buds from Schools, colleges and other academia, start-ups or an Incubatee (Researchers, PhDs, Medical degree holders, Biomedical Engineering. Graduates in science, & 10+2 students) who have an innovative idea which may be in the nascent and planning stage and there is an unmet need for mentorship and initial funding.

Please click here to view application format