Research
Big Data Analysis
The institute aims to integrate microbiome concepts with emerging big data technologies in bioinformatics, using AI and data analytics to uncover relationships that can lead to sustainable solutions. Additionally, spatio-temporal mapping of microbiome data can be used as indicators of health and climate resilience, facilitating predictive analytics. Research and development with an accumulative-transformative approach could lead to the creation of microbiome databases to facilitate further research, foster entrepreneurship and promote social outreach. This can enhance our understanding of microbial interactions and developing health maintenance strategies or products for humans, animals, plants and aquatic environments, including customized products. Another active area of microbiome research is integrating data from multi-omic approaches, including metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, metaproteomics, and metametabolomics, to address mechanistic gaps. AI enables the in-depth analysis of data generated in microbiome studies and build predictive models based on microbial community data.
Advisory Board Group
Scientific Strategy Board
1 Prof. Chandrabhas Narayana, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore and Former Director, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram Chairman 2 Dr. Sabu Thomas, Director, CoEM Convenor 3 Shri. Anoop Ambika, Chief Executive Officer, Kerala Startup Mission Member 4 Prof. Devika Pillai, Director of Research and Head, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) Member 5 Prof. Jaishanker R Nair, School of Informatics, Digital University of Kerala Member 6 Prof. Salom Gnana Thanga V., Head of Dept. of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala Member 7 Prof. Aravind R, Head of Dept. of Infectious Diseases, Govt. Medical College (GMCT), Thiruvananthapuram Member 8 Dr. Radhakrishnan E. K., Associate Professor, School of Biosciences & Director, BIIC, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Member 9 Dr. Sarika A.R., Senior Scientist, KSCSTE Member 10 Dr. Amjesh R, Scientist, K-DISC Member
Advisory Board Group
Management Board
1 Dr. P. V. Unnikrishnan, Member Secretary, K-DISC Chairman 2 Dr. Sabu Thomas, Director, CoEM Convenor 3 Prof. A Sabu Member Secretary, KSCSTE Member 4 Smt. Bindu C.Varghese, Joint Secretary, Science and Technology Department Member 5 Sri. R. Kumar, Deputy Controller of Finance, RGCB Member 6 Dr. K.B.Harikumar, Scientist E-II, RGCB Member 7 Dr. Sarika A.R., Senior Scientist, KSCSTE Member 8 Dr. Amjesh R, Scientist, K-DISC Member 9 Dr. V. Santhosh, Senior Consultant, KDISC Member 10 Smt. Krishnapriya. D, Additional Secretary, Finance Department Member