Biotech Hub

DHSK College Biotech Hub

Phase I: DHSK College Biotech Hub

Overview: The Institutional Level Biotech Hub was established in January 2012 at DHSK College.

Project Title

Establishment of Institutional Level Biotech Hub (1 BT Hub)

Aim

The aim of the project was to popularize biotechnology among students, promote education and research in biotechnology, and attract young students to build their careers in various fields of biotechnology.

Objectives

The primary objective of the Institutional Level Biotech Hub is to provide biotechnology infrastructure and study facilities for students, faculty, and researchers of the institution and nearby institutions.

Funding Details

DBT Sanctioned Order No.: BT/22/NE/2011 (Dated November 30, 2011)
Fund Received: January 19, 2012
Total Grant: Rs. 57,8472.00/-

Phase II: Advanced Level Biotech Hub

On December 2, 2021, DBT upgraded the Institutional Level Biotech Hub to an Advanced Level Biotech Hub at DHSK College, Assam (Phase II).

DBT Sanctioned Order No.: BT/NER/143/44460/2021 (Dated February 10, 2023)
Total Grant: Rs. 55,91,110.00/-

Team

Principal Investigator: Dr. Aradhana P. Bhuyan

Co-Investigators:

  • Dr. Nazimuddin Ahmed
  • Dr. Uttam Mohan
  • Mr. Ambarish Bhuyan

Employees:

  • Madhusmita Konwar (Project Associate/JRF of Biotech-Hub)
  • Nikita Dutta (Laboratory Assistant of Biotech-Hub)

Equipment Details

Major Equipment List

Sl. No.Name of ItemMake & Model
1Laboratory Brightfield MicroscopeMake: Olympus, Model: CX43 with camera
2pH MeterMake: ESICO International, Model: Deluxe 101
3Laminar Air FlowMake: SPIRE, Model: SAII-LAF-V-011
4Hot Air OvenMake: EQUITRON, Model: #704DT-043
5Magnetic Stirrer Cum Hot PlateMake: VELP, ITALY, Model: AREX DIGITAL
6Refrigerated CentrifugeMake: REMI, Model: C24 PLUS with R 247M & R 248M
7Circulating Water BathMake: EQUITRON, Model: #8506
8Incubator ShakerMake: REMI, Model: CIS 24 PLUS
9UV-Visible SpectrophotometerMake: E1, Model: 2371
10Rotary EvaporatorMake: ADITYA SCIENTIFIC, Model: RE2 with Accessories
11FT-IR SpectrometerMake: BRUKER, GERMANY, Model: ALPHA II with accessories
12Gradient PCRMake: HI MEDIA, Model: WEE32
13RT-Polymerase Chain Reaction SystemMake: HI MEDIA, Model: LA1024 INSTA Q48TM
14DNA SequencerMake: ILLUMINA, USA, Model: iSeq100
15C-H-N-S AnalyzerMake: ELEMENTER, Model: UNICUBE with accessories
16HPLC SystemMake: TOPLAB, Model: TL-3000LC
17Water Purification SystemMake: ADRONA, Model: ULTRAPURE WATER SYSTEMS Crystal EX HPLC (EX-1101-P)
18Measuring BalanceMake: TRIDENT, Model: TG-303
19Laboratory AutoclaveMake: EQUITRON, Model: #7421PAD
20Deep FreezerMake: REMI, Model: RQV 200 plus
21Acid Resistant Fume HoodMake: SPIRE, Model: SAII-FH-011
22Microbial Identification SystemMake: BIOLOG, Model: GEN 111 Microlog-M along with essential accessories
23Turbidity MeterMake: E1, Model: 331

Additional Equipment

  • Swirlex Adjustable Vortex Shaker
  • Micro Centrifuge (6000 RPM)
  • Vertical Gel Electrophoresis
  • UV-VIS Transilluminator
  • Dehumidifier
  • Ultrasonic Bath (1.8 Ltr)
  • Gel Caster for Electrophoresis
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