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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS FOR THE ACADMIC YEAR 2025-26 AWARDS !!!

 In the academic year of 2025-2026, our Biotechnology students showed excellence in various categories. 

S.NO	Award categories	Student name	Class
1	Academic Excellence Award	Kamakshi R	M.Sc
2	Best Outgoing Student in Biotechnology	Indhumathi N	M.Sc
3	Sri P. Neelakanta Iyer Academic Excellence Award	Saradha B	B.Sc
4	Best Outgoing Student in Biotechnology	Umadevi	B.Sc

Acadmic year 2025-2026 students of B.Sc and M.Sc Biotechnology

 

B.Sc students of Biotechnology [Batch 2025-26]

M.Sc students of Biotechnology [Batch 2025-26] 

Sankara Pinnacle Award – A Moment of Pride

We are proud to share that the Department of Biotechnology at Sri Sankara Arts and Science College (Autonomous) has been honoured with the Sankara Pinnacle Award for the academic year 2025–2026.

This prestigious recognition highlights the commitment of the department to academic excellence. The award was presented in appreciation of the successful organization of value-added courses, workshops, and collaborations with healthcare and research institutions, and notable academic outputs, including research publications, book chapters, and book contributions. This achievement reflects the dedication of faculty members, students, and collaborators who continuously support research in the field of biotechnology.

Achievements of our faculty members and students on the Annual Sports Day 2025-26.

We cordially congratulate our department faculty members, Dr D. Chithra and Dr S. Vinodhini, who won 1st place in Women's Badminton [Doubles], and M Lavanya, a 2nd MSc Biotechnology student, who won 3^rd place in Badminton [Singles]. Dr P. Saravanan is coordinating the sports activity for our department for the Annual Sports Day 2025-26.

Watson and Crick Forum presentation

 The Watson and Crick forum, PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Sri Sankara Arts and Science College, organised a student forum meet on 25^th February 2026 from 1:00 to 1:30 PM.

Ms Devi J, from 2^nd M.Sc. Biotechnology gave a presentation on “EUTROPHICATION: causes, consequences and mitigation strategies”. Department staff, Research Scholars, and Students participated in the meeting.

The welcome address was given by Dr B. Ramesh, HOD and Convenor

   Ms Devi J have given a detailed presentation on “EUTROPHICATION: causes, consequences and mitigation strategies”. Students participated in the meet and during the questionnaire session.

The forum meeting was over by 1:30 PM, with the vote of thanks delivered by Dr R. Harishkumar, coordinator of the Watson and Crick forum.

Ms Devi J [2nd M.Sc Biotechnology] explaining her topic to the students

Watson and Crick Forum Invitation [25 Feb 2026]

 In the Watson and Crick forum, PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Sri Sankara Arts and Science College, Ms. Devi J from 2nd M.Sc. Biotechnology will give a presentation on “EUTROPHICATION: causes, consequences and mitigation strategies” on 25 Feb 2026 from 1:00 to 1:30 PM.

Watson and Crick Forum presentation held on 19th Feb 2026

 In the Watson and Crick forum, PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Sri Sankara Arts and Science College, organised a student forum meet on 19^th February 2026 from 1:00 to 1:30 PM.

Ms Santhalakshmi N. M., from 2^nd M.Sc. Biotechnology gave a presentation on “TA Cloning”. Department staff, Research Scholars, and Students participated in the meeting.

The welcome address was given by Dr B. Ramesh, HOD and Convenor

   Ms Santhalakshmi N M have given a detailed presentation on “TA Cloning”. Students participated in the meet and during the questionnaire session.

The forum meeting was over by 1:30 PM, with the vote of thanks delivered by Dr R. Harishkumar, coordinator of the Watson and Crick forum.

Ms Santhalakshmi explaining her topic to the students

Biotechnology Department event published in Dhinamalar news Paper on 18.02.2026.

https://www.dinamalar.com/news/tamil-nadu-district-news-kancheepuram/seminar-at-shankara-college/4153436

 

Watson and Crick Forum Invitation [19 Feb 2026]

  In the Watson and Crick forum, PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Sri Sankara Arts and Science College, Ms. Santhalakshmi N M from 2nd M.Sc. Biotechnology will give a presentation on “TA Cloning” on 19 Feb 2026 from 1:00 to 1:30 PM.

Ms. Santhalakshmi N M [2nd M.Sc Biotechnology]

Watson and Crick Forum Presentation held on 17th Feb 2026

In the Watson and Crick forum, PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Sri Sankara Arts and Science College, organised a student forum meet held on 17^th February 2026 from 1:00 to 1:30 PM.

Ms. S. KIRTANA from 1^st M.Sc. Biotechnology gave a presentation on “Oxford Nanopore R10.4 long-read sequencing enables the generation of near-finished bacterial genomes from pure cultures and metagenomes without short-read or reference polishing”. Department staff, Research Scholars, and Students participated in the meeting.

The welcome address was given by Dr B. Ramesh, HOD and Convenor

   Ms. S. KIRTANA have given a detailed presentation on “Oxford Nanopore R10.4 long-read sequencing enables the generation of near-finished bacterial genomes from pure cultures and metagenomes without short-read or reference polishing”. Students participated in the meet and during the questionnaire session.

The forum meeting was over by 1:30 PM, with the vote of thanks delivered by Dr R. Harishkumar, coordinator of the Watson and Crick forum.

  

Ms. Kirthana presents her topic and explains to the audience

Watson and Crick forum invitation 17 Feb 2026

 In the Watson and Crick forum, PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Sri Sankara Arts and Science College, Ms. KIRTNANA S from 1st M.Sc. Biotechnology is going to give a presentation on “Oxford Nanopore R10.4 long-read sequencing enables the generation of near-finished bacterial genomes from pure cultures and metagenomes without short-read or reference polishing” on 17 Feb 2026 from 1:00 to 1:30 PM.

40 Students along with two faculty members visited Horticultural Research Station, Kodaikanal (13 &14 th February 2026)

 

"CBDC based Hands-on Workshop on Computer Aided Drug Discovery”

 

                                                         

Watson and Crick Forum presentation held on 09 February 2026

  In the Watson and Crick forum, PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Sri Sankara Arts and Science College, organised a student forum meet on 9th February 2026 from 1:00 to 1:30 PM.

Ms. DEEPIKA. A from 2^nd M.Sc. Biotechnology gave a presentation on “ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN IN PHARMACEUTICALS”. Department staff, Research Scholars, and Students participated in the meeting.

The welcome address was given by Dr B. Ramesh, HOD and Convenor

  Ms. DEEPIKA. A gave a detailed presentation on “ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN IN PHARMACEUTICALS”. Students participated in the meet and during the questionnaire session.

The forum meeting was over by 1:30 PM, with the vote of thanks delivered by Dr R. Harishkumar, coordinator of the Watson and Crick forum.

Ms DEEPIKA disscussed about the presentation with the students

AI-driven pharmaceuticals integrate machine learning, deep learning, and computational modelling to enhance drug discovery and development. These methods enable target identification, in-silico molecule design, prediction of pharmacokinetics and toxicity, optimisation of clinical trial design, and data-driven precision medicine, thereby increasing efficiency, accuracy, and translational success in pharmaceutical research.

Watson and Crick forum presentation and discussion on 5th Feb 2026

 In the Watson and Crick forum, PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Sri Sankara Arts and Science College, organised a student forum meet on 5th February 2026 from 1:00 to 1:30 PM.

Ms. NIKITHA. M from 2^nd M.Sc. Biotechnology gave a presentation on “Assisted Reproductive Technology”. Department staff, Research Scholars, and Students participated in the meeting.

The welcome address was given by Dr B. Ramesh, HOD and Convenor

  Ms. NIKITHA. M gave a detailed presentation on “Assisted Reproductive Technology”. Students participated in the meet and during the questionnaire session.

The forum meeting was over by 1:30 PM, with the vote of thanks delivered by Dr R. Harishkumar, coordinator of the Watson and Crick forum.

Ms. M. Nikitha explaining about Assisted Reproductive Technology

Watson and Crick Forum invitation 09-02-2026

   In the Watson and Crick forum, PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Sri Sankara Arts and Science College, Ms. DEEPIKA. A from 2nd M.Sc. Biotechnology is going to give a presentation on “ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN IN PHARMACEUTICALS” on 9 Feb 2026 from 1:00 to 1:30 PM.

Ms. DEEPIKA. A

Watson and Crick forum seminar Invitation

   In the Watson and Crick forum, PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Sri Sankara Arts and Science College, Ms. NIKITHA. M from 2nd M.Sc. Biotechnology is going to give a presentation on “Assisted Reproductive Technology” on 5 Feb 2026 from 1:00 to 1:30 PM.

Presentation and discussion on Watson and Crick forum

In The Watson and Crick forum, PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Sri Sankara Arts and Science College, organised a student forum meet on 3^rd February 2026 from 1:00 to 1:30 PM.

N. INDHUMATHI from 2^nd M.Sc. Biotechnology gave a presentation on “NEUROFIBROMATOSIS TYPE 1 (NF1)”. Department staff, Research Scholars, and Students participated in the meeting.

The welcome address was given by Dr B. Ramesh, HOD and Convenor

   N. INDHUMATHI gave a detailed presentation on “NEUROFIBROMATOSIS TYPE 1 (NF1)”. Students participated in the meet and during the questionnaire session.

The forum meeting was over by 1:30 PM, with the vote of thanks delivered by Dr R. Harishkumar, coordinator of the Watson and Crick forum.

N. Indhumathi [2nd M.Sc Biotechnology] explaining about the NEUROFIBROMATOSIS TYPE 1 (NF1) during the interactive discussion.