Research Group
Details of Research groups
- Dr. S. K. Sil (Group Leader), Mr. Achinta Sinha, Mr. Kanak Chakraborty, Mrs Adrita Nandi, Ms Kakali Sarkar, Dr. Bidhan Goswami and Mrs Maria Debbarma, The research interest includes studies on human genetic diversity in Indian population specially in northeastern population with special reference to HLA diversity and haemoglobinopathies. Currently the group has undertaken collaborative work regarding molecular epidemiology and genetic diversity of hepatitis B virus in Tripura. Chemotherapeutic properties of local medicinal plants against cancer cell lines, especially resistant cell lines, are also being investigated.
- Prof. Debasish Maiti (Group Leader): Immunology Microbiology Laboratory:
The laboratory is looking the effect of some plant extract and cytokines on leukemia and lung cancer model with one DST Inspire fellow Tamanna Aktar and one CSIR SRF Snehasish Modak. Our laboratory using rodents as leukemia models and lung cancer model to understand functions of immune cells in leukemic condition. Our lab is engaged to activate the immune cells for the immunotherapeutic purpose. The relation with obesity and development of cancer or changes of microenvironment of the tumor are the target of the laboratory. We collaborate with other laboratory in Kolkata and other parts of India to understand the polarisation of macrophages in cancer.
- Dr. Dipayan Choudhuri (Group Leader), Ms Sushmita Sarkar working as research scholar in the lab.The group works on reproductive toxicity of heavy metals and its amelioration through antioxidants, obesity and associated cardio-metabolic disorders, cardio pulmonary risk profile of different groups of population
- Dr. Sudipta Pal (Group Leader), Nutritional biochemistry and Toxicology laboratory
The Nutritional Biochemistry and Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Human Physiology, Tripura University, is a multidisciplinary research group dedicated to investigating the complex interactions between nutrition, metabolism, environmental pollutants, oxidative stress, and health through integrated approaches in nutritional biochemistry, toxicology, molecular biology, environmental health, and food science. Under the leadership of Dr. Sudipta Pal, Associate Professor, the group investigates emerging environmental contaminants, particularly microplastics and metals, along with food-derived bioactive compounds, pigmented cereals, nutritional deficiencies, and functional foods, with emphasis on toxicant-induced neurotoxicity, cardiovascular toxicity, energy-metabolic disturbances, oxidative stress, inflammation, and molecular alterations. Miss. Sumana Mondal focuses on microplastic-induced neurotoxicity, neurobehavioral and neurobiochemical alterations, oxidative stress, neurotransmitter and metabolic disturbances, and plant-derived nutritional interventions. Miss. Susmita Chakraborty investigates organ-specific alterations in energy metabolism in the liver, kidney, and skeletal muscle following microplastic exposure and explores natural nutritional strategies to mitigate toxicant-induced metabolic disturbances, while Mr. Jyotirmoy Saha focuses on microplastic-associated cardiovascular toxicity, cardiac metabolism, oxidative stress, molecular responses, and probiotic-, biosurfactant-, and polyphenol-based mitigation strategies. The laboratory also actively contributes to plant and food sciences, including the nutritional, structural, chemical, and biological characterization of food components. Overall, the group aims to elucidate the biochemical and molecular mechanisms underlying environmental and nutritional stress and develop evidence-based nutritional, biological, and preventive strategies for toxicity mitigation, while fostering academic and industrial collaborations to address emerging challenges in environmental health, nutrition, and toxicology.
- Dr. R Jyoti (Group Leader), Exercise, Sports and Ergonomics laboratory:
The major thrust areas of our research encompass Exercise physiology, Sports physiology, and Ergonomics. Our laboratory primarily investigates the physiological responses and adaptations associated with different forms of strength training and exercise, with particular emphasis on their effects on cardiovascular, respiratory, and musculoskeletal parameters. These studies aim to understand the mechanisms underlying energy production, physical endurance performance, exercise adaptation, fitness, and the maintenance of overall health and also to assess different parameters among the different sport activities. Our research also encompasses ergonomics, with an emphasis on the scientific assessment and design of workplaces, systems, and products according to the physical and cognitive capabilities of users is to promote safety, comfort, efficiency, productivity. Through these multidisciplinary research activities, our laboratory aims to generate evidence that contributes to improved exercise performance, occupational well-being, and human health.
