Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil nadu

Research: Marine Genomics / Biodiversity, Quorum Sensing.

Allahabad University (AU)

Research: Bioinformatics

Amity University. www.amity.edu

Research: Bioinformatics.

Anna University Gundi, Madras. www.annauniv.edu

Research: Ph.D. and Research on Computational Biology, Genetic Engineering and Molecular Biology.

Berhampur University, Behrampur (Orissa)-760007. www.bamu.nic.in 

Research: Bioinformatics

Best Biotek Research labs (p) Ltd. www.bestbiotek.com ;

Research: On job training in RDT, bioinformatics and Cheminformatics. Carry out academic research projects. 

Bhaba Atomic Research Institute/Centre (BARC), Mumbai

Research: Molecular Biology and is a National informatics centre.

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore Tamil Nadu, /www.b-u.ac.in/academics/Courses.html.

Research: Bioinformatics.

Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, 620024. www.bdu.ac.in.

Research: NAAC- A, MSc, PhD in, Bioinformatics, Eco-Biotechnology; BE in Bioengineering and Technology.

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS-Pilani) Vidya Vihar, Pilani 333031, Ph: 42090, 42192 Fax: 01596-44183. Campuses at Pilani, Dubai, Goa, & 4rth campus to be opened in 2008 at Jawaharnagar, Hyderabad.

Research: NAAC 5 star, Bioinformatics 

Birla Institute of Technology, Meshra, (BIT),Ranchi, Jharkhand (INDIA)-835215, www.bitmesra.ac.in 

Research: A Deemed University, NAAC and NBA accredited. Postgraduate programme in Biomedical Instrumentation, BE & M.Sc. in Biotechnology, PG Diploma & M.Sc. in Bioinformatics. Research on bioinformatics. The new 'state-of-the-art' instrumentation facilities included are MegaBACE Automated DNA sequencer, GC-Mass Spectrophotometer, GC (FID), Real Time PCR, HPLC, Typhoon Laser imager, Lypholizer, Thermal cyclers, Gene pulser, Microplate reader, 2D electrophoresis system, Chromatography system, Spectrophotometers, Fluorimeters, Modern microscope with digital imaging system, Leica microscope with colony counter, Leica fluorescence microscope, Lab and Pilot scale Bioreactors, Cross-flow filtration systems.

Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE) Fisheries University Road, Seven Bungalows, Andheri (W), Mumbai - 400061
Phone : +91 22 2636 1446 / 7 / 8. Fax: +91 22 2636 1573. http://www.cife.edu.in
Research: Deemed University ICAR. It undertakes cutting edge research in specialized branches of fisheries, which includes Fisheries Informatics Technology Evaluation, marine algal biodiversity, DNA Markers. It conducts capacity enhancement programs, and provides technical support and consultancy to development agencies, fishers, farmers and entrepreneurs.

Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Post Box No. 1603, Ernakulam North P.O., Kochi-682 018. Phone: (Resi): 2533111, (Off): 2394357, 2391407, 2394867, 2394312, 2397569, 2394268, 2394750, and 2394296. Fax: 0091-0484-2394909. www.cmfri.com/

Research: An ICAR unit. To build up database on marine biodiversity, carry out research on fragile marine ecosystems for their conservation and restoration; To undertake research on utilization of potentially beneficial marine organisms. To act as a repository of information on marine fishery resources with a systematic and analytical database for policy interventions. To conduct front line demonstrations and training to develop human resources for R&D in capture fisheries, mariculture; and To create awareness and provide training and consultancy services.

Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod-671124, Kerala, India, Phone:04994 - 232974,874,894,  http://cpcri.gov.in

Research: Research on plantation crop. Its Bioinformatics center developed web enabled databases on coconut, arecanut and cocoa, germplasm, Coconut culitvar identification, Coconut diseases, Vegetable oil, Microbial Information System, pest management, Mining EST Libraries for Molecular Markers in Cacao & Oil Palm (MEMCO), Coconut microsatellite database, Phytoplasma database and bibliographic literature database for mandate crops. For detail click http://www.bioinfcpcri.org/

Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology, Uppal Road, Hyderabad 500 007, India. Phone:+91-40-27160222-41(20 lines)

Fax: :+91-40-27160591, 27160311, www.ccmb.res.in/

Research: One of the constituent national laboratories of CSIR. Areas of work include genomics, molecular biology, genetics and evolution, biochemistry and biophysics, cell biology and development, biotechnology and biomedicine.

Various facilities in the institute include, flow cytometry, digital imaging, protein analysis, transgenic technology, laboratory animals, confocal microscopy, DNA sequencing, nucleic acid synthesis, Pisciculture lab. Worked on Human genetics, tribal genetic variations in India, cell growth, development biology of plant reproduction, homeotic gene control in drosophila, antibiotic resistance in microbes, eukaryotic transcription (TATA Box), Human genetic disorders, signal transduction, genetics of plant pathogen interaction, enzyme structure function, nuclear pores, mol bio of sex determination, microbial mutation, linkage map of buffalo, Intracellular transport of proteins, Membrane organization, dynamics and function, Protein Structure and Conformation, Protein Crystallography, Mathematical Modelling of Biological Processes, molecular basis of maturation and capacitaion of spermatozoa, sperm associated proteins and fertility potential, molecular basis of development, hormone regulation of protein synthesis, tumor biology and cataract and other eye diseases, DNA fingerprinting, conservation of endangered species, transgenic and aquaculture, molecular parasitology,and hybrid biological membranes. Host  In recognition of its contribution to modern biology, CCMB has been chosen as a Centre of Excellence by UNESCO, Global Network for Molecular and Cell Biology MCBN and has been designated as a South Centre for Excellence for Research and Training by the Third World Academy of Sciences TWAS, Italy. Provide summer training to M.Sc. and B.Tech students.

Council of Industrial Research (CSIR), Anusandhan Bhawan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi- 110 001, India. http://www.csir.res.in/

Email: General Queries: itweb@csir.res.in. Fax: 011-23710618 (DG's Office). Phone: 011-23737889 (Reception)

Research: CSIR a premier industrial R&D organization in India constituted in 1942 aims to provide industrial competitiveness, social welfare, strong S&T base for strategic sectors and advancement of fundamental knowledge. It is one of the world’s largest publicly funded R&D organisations having linkages to academia, R&D organisations and industry. CSIR has 38 labs that knit India into a giant network adding quality to the life of each and every Indian and equally having Global Research Alliance. Of the 229 US patents granted in 2004-05 to Indian inventors (excluding foreign assignees), CSIR has 140 (61.1%). It provides financial support to the public and private institutes on basic and applied research projects.

CSIR Unit for Research and Development of Information Products, "Jopasana", 85/1, Paud Road, Kothrud Pune -411038. India, Phone: (91)-20-25383558 Fax :( 91)-20-25383558/25387208. http://www.urdip.res.in/aboutus.htm 

Research: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India have jointly set-up a Unit for Research and Development of Information Products (URDIP) at Pune. The mission of URDIP is to develop and distribute science, technology and industry related information products in electronic, online and web based formats. URDIP will also host third party databases.

ICMR-NIC Centre for Biomedical  Information 

Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)

Research: Bioinformatics Centre. 

Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute New Delhi (IASRI), Library Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi, PIN 110012. Tel: 011-574147935. Web Site: www.iasri.res.in

Research: An ICAR unit. The Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute aims to promote and conduct research and education / training in Agricultural Statistics and Computer Applications and to advise, liaise with other Institutes who have a stake in strengthening of agricultural statistics system.

Indian council of Medical Research (ICMR)

Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), 4, Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Kolkata-700 032, West Bengal, India, Phone : +91 33 2473 0492. Fax : +91 33 2473 5197, +91 33 2472 3967. e-Mail : director@iicb.res.in. http://www.iicb.res.in/ 

Research: A unit of CSIR. Research work done in Cell Biology & Physiology, Chemistry, Molecular & Human Genetics, Infectious Diseases, Drug Development / Diagnostics & Biotechnology and Structural Biology & Bioinformatics. Developed bioinformatics programmes (GCA & Clusterviz for clustering protein and gene sequencing), SPAT- software tool for nucleotide and amino acid substitution study, study Homology Modeling, Delph, Biopolymer, DOCKING; cardiac disfunction and hormones, neurological disorder, stem cell and corneal implantation, sperm motility, visceral leishmaniasis. It smolecular and Human genetics division aims to understand the molecular genetic basis of diseases common in Indian populations (haemophilia, glaucoma, Wilson disease, and oculo-cutaneous albinism), genetic damage due to arsenic, antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic effects of black tea polyphenols, study gene expression and function in pathogenic microorganisms (V.cholerae, Leishmania), DNA Vaccine against leishmaniasis, programmed cell death and to develop transgenic plants for pest resistant & improved  pharmaceutical/nutraceuticals. Offers PhD programmes.

Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India - 500 007. Phone:91-40-27160123(20 lines), 91-40-27193030 • Fax: 040-27160387. www.iictindia.org/

Research: A unit of CSIR. Major research areas at IICT are: Natural Products Chemistry, Agrochemicals, Drugs & Intermediates, Speciality and Fine Chemicals, Fluoroorganics, Lipid Sciences & Technology, Coal, Gas & Energy, Chemical Engineering and Design & Engineering. IICT ’s carry out research in the chemical sciences leading to innovative processes for a variety of products as food, health and energy More than 150 technologies developed by IICT are now in commercial production. It has received several sponsored and consultancy projects from the industry, year after year. The external cash flow of IICT for the year 2003-04 is around Rs.16.5 crores. With over 450 highly professional and dedicated scientists and technical officers/technicians, excellent laboratory and instrument facilities for research in chemical sciences and technology and allied sciences, IICT is known nationally as well as internationally for its contributions both in basic and applied research. Specified research areas include: toxicological studies, Biomarkers, alternate methods for pest control, insect plant interactions.

Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine(IIIM), (formerly Regional research laboratory), Canal Road, Jammu Tawi - 180 001. Phone: 2569111, 2569222; Fax: 2569333 STD Code: 0191. Email: sctaneja@yahoo.com. http://rrljammu.org/index1.htm

Research: A unit of CSIR. Its R&D units consist of Biotech, pharmacology and natural product chemistry. Its biotech section has state-of–art equipment required for Genetic Engineering. Isolation of microbes, their identification (by both conventional as well as molecular markers), characterization, -preservation and screening for specific microbial enzymes and secondary metabolites are carried out. The microbial strains encoding such enzymes are identified up to species level by 16S rRNA gene typing. The specific enzymes are purified to homogeneity using FPLC. Terminal sequencing is undertaken for designing the primers for the location & cloning of desired gene(s). The Molecular biology and Genetic Engineering laboratories are well equipped to undertake gene cloning, heterologous expression, sequencing, RACE and RTPCR of selected genes. The lab has ABI 310 automated DNA sequence and Shimadzu automated N-terminal protein sequencer for amino acid sequencing. The lab is also well equipped to undertake plant molecule-based biopotentiator molecules for enhancing the effect of anti-bacterial and anti-fungal drugs. Its Natural Product chemistry division has Research and Development in the area of (i) herbal drugs, drug formulation and end-to-end technology on medicinal plants (ii) isolation of bioactivity guided extracts, fractions and new molecules (iii) standardization, quality control and isolation of marker compounds (iv) process development and upscaling of technologies for value added phytochemicals and phytopharmaceuticals and chemistry of essential oil bearing plants and their value added products.

Indian institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh

Research: Enzyme Engineering, immobilized biocatalyst, microbial fermentation

Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Bangalore

Research: Genetic Engineering. Offers PhD programmes.

Indian Society for Medical Statistics (ISMS).

Indian Toxicology Research Centre (ITRC), Lucknow.

Institute of Bioinformatics and applied biotechnology

Research: Joint venture of Karnataka govt and ICICI Bank; Offers PG Diploma in bioinformatics and 6-12 months lab course in Biotechniques.

Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB), Near Jubilee Hall, Mall Road, Delhi-110 007, Ph. No. 91-011-27666156/157, 27667602, 27667439. Fax:91-011-27667471. Email: info@igib.res.in, www.igib.res.in/

Research: A CSIR Unit. It carries out research on areas of modern biotechnology and biological sciences such as allergy and infectious diseases, molecular pathogenesis and recombinant DNA technology via Genomics and Bio-informatics. In collaboration with major tertiary referral centers and through genome sequence and polymorphism analysis, IGIB is using all the tools of Functional Genomics (like SNP, Microarray technology, mitochondrial chip, toxicogenomics) towards understanding the molecular basis of complex disorders like schizophrenia, neurological disorders, diabetes, asthma, high altitude sickness, infectious diseases etc. IGIB undertakes design & synthesis of nucleic acids and bioactive peptides required for several biomedical applications, to understand their role in various neurological diseases and hypertension. Significant achievement of IGIB in this area is designing and synthesizing a library of peptidomimics for Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It’s also working on Development of Biochips for biomedical applications and synthesis and conformational studies of photo responsive oligo-nucleotides. Its comparative genomics & gene expression profiling programmes mainly involve exploration and exploitation of microbial wealth of India for novel com pounds and bio-transformation process, and establishing advanced facility for safety evaluation of genetically modified/engineered drugs. Its Environmental biotechnology group at IGIB specializes in the areas of Microbial Genomics and Treatment of Industrial Effluents. It has signed MoU with several institutes and company in India and abroad to carry out collaborative research.

Institute of Microbial Technology, Sector 39-A, Chandigarh - 160036 (INDIA), PH: +91-172-2695215, 2695225, 2636680 - 94  www.imtech.res.in.

Research: A unit of CSIR. Molecular Biology: Molecular biology of pathogens, gene silencing, stress tolerance, signal transduction, gene expression, genome-wide analysis. Cell Biology & Immunology: Host- pathogen interactions, TB vaccine development, T- and B-cell activation, infectious agents & vaccine targets, cell structure & microscopy. Protein Science & Engineering: Structure-function relationships, design, expression, structural analysis and modeling, crystallization, structure determination and structure- based drug designing Applied & Environmental Microbiology: Microbial diversity, environmental biotechnology, biotransformations, vaccines, extremophiles and their metabolites. Bioinformatics : Computer-aided vaccine and drug development, genome annotations, protein structure prediction, molecular simulations. Bioorganic Chemistry: Enzymes and abzymes in organic synthesis, biocatalysis and bioactive molecules. Peptide Chemistry: Peptide synthesis, conformational characterization and modelling.  Biosensors: Immunodiagnostics of pesticides and other environmental pollutants based on bioprobe-electronic interfacing. PhD program and Trainee.

Institute of research in medical statistics (IRMS), Delhi,

Research: An ICMR unit.

Jamia Millia Islamia

Research: Bioinforamatics.

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), * New Delhi.

Research: Bioinformatics and Genetic Engineering,

Jaypee institute of information technology university; Noida; www.jiit.ac.in. Research: Bioinformatics

Madurai Kamaraj University*

Research: Immuno-genetics, Bioinformatics, Genetic Engineering.

Mohan Lal Sukhadia University

National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Post Box No. 436, Lucknow-226 001, U.P, India. Tel: +91-0522-2205831-35, Ext- 208, 209, Fax: +91-0522-2205673. http://nbri.nic.in/

Research: NBRI is a premier plant based multidisciplinary, state-of-art national R&D Centre of CSIR undertaking research from classical taxonomy to cutting edge areas of modern biology-including both applied and basic research in the fields of bioinformatics, conservation biology, cytogenetics, environmental sciences, molecular biology and genetic engineering, , plant biodiversity, plant breeding, taxonomy and tree biology, genetics, herbarium, molecular biology. Offers PhD programmes.

National Bureaue of Agriculturally Important Micro-Organisms (NBAIMO)
Old NBPGR building, Pusa Campus, New Delhi PIN 110 012; Fax No. 91-11-25841911

National Bureaue of Animal Genetic Resources, P.B. No.129, Karnal, Haryana Pin-132001; Fax No. 0184-253654

Research: An ICAR unit. It is responsible for identification, evaluation, characterisation, conservation and utilisation of livestock and poultry genetic resources in India.

National Bureaue of Fish Genetic Resources, 351/28, Radha Swami Bhawan, Duriyapur, P.O. Rajendranagar, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh PIN 226002; Fax No. 0522-442403.

Research: An ICAR unit. Mandated to collection, classification and evaluation of information on fish genetic resources of the country.

National centre for plant genetic resources (NCPGR),

Research: DBT SUPPORTED AUTONOMOUS INSTITUTE. Offers PhD programmes.

National Chemical Laboratory, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune 411 008 India. EPABX:+91(0)20-25902000, 25893400;Fax:+91(0)20-25902601, http://www.ncl-india.org/

Research: A unit of CSIR. Key areas of research include- Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemical biology & Biomimetic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Science, Industrial Flow Modelling, Materials Chemistry, Nanomaterials Science & Technology, Organic Chemistry, Polymer & Materials Modelling, Theory & Computational Sciences and Enzymology and Microbiology. NCL scientists are recognized as Ph.D. supervisors at local universities, such as Pune and Mumbai Universities and IIT, Mumbai and offers dissertation and project/summer training to M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech.students. 

National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nehru Marg, Nagpur, 440020, India
Tel: 0712-2249885-88 & 2249970-72. Fax:0712-2249900. http://www.neeri.res.in

Research: A unit of CSIR. Its main Research divisions are Environmental biotechnology, environmental genomics, environmental impact and risk Assesment, environmental material unit, environemental system desugn and modeling, solid waste management and wastewater technology. Offers training programs. Offers PhD programmes.

National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), Dr. K S Krishanan Marg, Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110 012, Ph.: 25841647, 25846301, 04-7. Fax:+11 25847062 and National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), 14 Satsang Vihar Marg, Spl. Institutional Area, New Mehrauli Road
New Delhi 110 067, Ph.: 26560141, 26560143, 26560165, 26560189 Fax:+11 26862228. www.niscair.res.in

Research: A unit of CSIR. One of the premier information science institutes in India. Its main services include E-Publishing, Editing, Print & Production, Contents, Abstracts and Photocopy Service(CAPS), Document Copy Supply Services, Literature Search services, ISSN, Translation Services, Training Programmes, Bibliometric Services, Book Exhibitions, Consultancy Services. It has also created the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library(TKDL).

National institute of science, technology and development studies (nistads), kS Krishnan Marg, Pusa gate, New Delhi 110012. Fax: 011-25846640 (Director’s Office), 011-25841260 (AO’s Office). http://www.nistads.res.in/

Research: A unit of CSIR. It is devoted to a study of various aspects of interaction among science, society and state. The research activity of the institute can be grouped under the following broad programmes: IPR: IPR & development studies, ITBT: Information technology and biotechnology: Policy matters and ethical concerns, InnP: Innovation policy, INKS: Innovation & knowledge society, TIARA: Technology & integrated assistance to rural artisans, SD: Sustainable development, STEVS: Science-technology-education valuation studies and HPS: History & philosophy of science / Public awareness of science. Research students enrolled in the Institute obtain Ph.D. degree from different universities.

Project Directorate on Cattle, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh  
Research: An ICAR unit.

Pune University, Pune.

Research: Bioinformatics.

University of Pondicherry

Research: Bioinformatics (DBT sponsored)

University of Pune

Research: Bioinformatics (DBT sponsored)