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Dr K G Tirumurugaan

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Project Director,
Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai

Expertise

  • Veterinary Sciences

Publications

Total Articles 106
Books 0
Proceedings 0

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Citations 651
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Professional Recognition

1993

B.V.Sc; University topper

Best Outgoing student and topper
1993

Gold Medalist

University topper; Dairy Science (in D.V.M)
1993

Gold Medalist

University topper; Livestock Production and Management (in D.V.M)
1993

Merit scholarship

University fellowship; Undergraduate study, awarded by Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences Uni
1995

Merit scholarship

University fellowship; Post graduate study, awarded by Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences Uni
2001

Gold Medalist

University topper; Dr. Eswaran Memorial Award -For the best Ph.D., thesis in Animal Biotechnology
2001

Young scientist award; National

Awarded by Indian Society for Veterinary Immunology and Biotechnology- For the best paper presentati
2007

Post doctoral fellowship; International training;

Dept. of Biomedical Sciences, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN 55108. USA.
2009

Helping Hands fellowship; International fellowship;

Travel Grant awarded by the International Association for Paratuberculosis (IAP) at the 10th Interna
2010

ISVIB- Scientist award; National award;

For the best research article published in with high impact factor and citation index (Impact Factor
2010

Dr. UnnikrishnaMenon Memorial TANSA TANUVAS award;

University; For the best teacher in the subject of Animal Biotechnology
2015

Vadamalapuram VG. Ramanujam Memorial award

; TANUVAS; For the TANUVAS silver jubilee year- Best Research article award
2016

ISVIB- Mid Career Scientist Award;

National award; Indian Society for Veterinary Immunology and Biotechnology
2019

Travel grant from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE)

to attend the second meeting of the Peste des petits ruminants - Global Research and Expertise Netwo
2023

Travel grant from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE)

to attend the Sixth meeting of the Peste des petits ruminants - Global Research and Expertise Netwo

Community & Membership

2019

Review Committee of Genetic Manipulation (RCGM),

Member
2021

Expert Committee for Certification of BSL-3 facilities

Member

Subject expert committees (SECs) member to advice on the proposal of new new veterinary dr

Member

Steering Committee for Biotech Based Programme for Societal Development, DBT, GOI, Ministr

Member
2017

Expert Committee – Biotechnology Career Advancement and Re-orientation Programme (BioCARe)

Co-Chair
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Bio

Molecular biology, Signal transduction, Innate resistance, Virology, Translational Research

Personal Details

  • Male
  • Project Director , Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai
  • Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University,Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Ph.D.,
Other Institute 2001
M.V.Sc
Other Institute 1995
B.V.Sc
Other Institute 1993
Project Director Apr 2022 – Present
Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai
Professor Jul 2017 – May 2020
Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai
Programme Director Sep 2012 – Jul 2017
Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai
Associate Professor Feb 2010 – Sep 2012
Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai
Assistant Professor - Selection Grade May 2007 – Jul 2010
Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai
Post-Doctoral Research Associate Jun 2004 – May 2007
University of Minnesota
Assistant Professor Jun 1998 – Jun 2004
Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai
Fellow Jan 1996 – May 1998
Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai

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Co-Authors (32)

ANURADHA

Dr ANURADHA P

Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai

Ramesh

Dr Ramesh A

Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai

CHANDRASEKARAN

Dr CHANDRASEKARAN D

Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai

PAZHANIVEL

Dr PAZHANIVEL N

Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai

Thiruvenkadan

Dr Thiruvenkadan A K

Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai

GOWTHAMAN

Dr GOWTHAMAN V

Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai

HEMALATHA

Dr HEMALATHA S

Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai

T A

Dr T A Kannan

Veterinary College

KARTHICKEYAN

Dr KARTHICKEYAN S M K

Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai

Kumanan

Dr Kumanan K

Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal

Lavanya

Dr Lavanya V

Guru Nanak College (Autonomous)

Manoharan

Dr Manoharan Seeralan

Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai

Azhahianambi

Dr Azhahianambi Palavesam

Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai

Gbolabo Olaitan

Dr Gbolabo Olaitan Onasanya

Associate Professor

Pankaj

Dr Pankaj Deka

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Raja

Dr Raja A

Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai

Rajendran

Dr Rajendran Ramanujam

Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai

Raman

Prof Raman Muthusamy

Saveetha University, Chennai

RAMESH

Dr RAMESH S

Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai

Ranjit Singh

Dr Ranjit Singh Kataria

National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources

Rajesh

Dr Rajesh

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SEEVAGAN

Dr SEEVAGAN M

Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai

SOUNDARARAJAN

Dr SOUNDARARAJAN C

Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai

Sreekumar

Dr Sreekumar Chirukandoth

Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai

SUBAPRIYA

Dr SUBAPRIYA S

Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai

Thangavelu

Dr Thangavelu A

Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai

SENTHIL KUMAR

Dr SENTHIL KUMAR T M A

Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai

Viramuthu

Dr Viramuthu S

Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal

VENKATARAMANAN

Dr VENKATARAMANAN RAGOTHAMAN

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Vijayarani

Dr Vijayarani K

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Dr JEICHITRA V

Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai

Scholarly Work

Application of Aptamer Microfluidics and Protein Targeted Approaches for Sex-Specific Spermatozoa Enrichment in Bovines and Technology Development Thereof

Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology

Project Co-ordinator & PI

8,266,690

2024 - Ongoing

Ongoing
Translational Research Platform for Veterinary Biologicals- Phase III

Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology

Project Director

91,363,999

2022 - Ongoing

Ongoing
Production and characterization of monoclonal antibodies against street rabies virus

Funding Agency: M/s.Mediclone Biotech Pvt.Ltd

Co-principal Investigator

1,314,000

2018 - 2020

Completed
Selective Isolation of Sex Specific Spermatozoa in Bovines using Novel Biomakers Identified through an Integrated Proteomic and Genomic Approach

Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology

Principal Investigator

4,578,800

2017 - 2020

Completed
Understanding the emergence of variant infectious bronchitis virus in chickens in UK and India: shared control strategies

Funding Agency: BBSRC

Co-principal Investigator

34,650

2017 - 2020

Completed
Evaluation of NKT cell based glycolipid adjuvants with rabies vaccines to improve immunogenicity and long-term protection

Funding Agency: DHR, ICMR, New Delhi

Co-principal Investigator

723,750

2017 - 2019

Completed
Developemtn, testing and evaluation of whole and recombinant antigen based ELISA for monitoring the health of laboratory animals Phase-II

Funding Agency: DBT, New Delhi

Co-principal Investigator

5,245,400

2017 - 2020

Completed
Hybrid Magnetic Nanoparticle Aptamer Bio Sensor for On-Farm Early Pregnancy Diagnosis in cattle

Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India

Principal Investigator

4,335,980

2016 - 2019

Completed
External Validation of diagnostic assays for detection of anti-Brucella antibodies developed under the DBT-Network Project on Brucellosis

Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology

Principal Investigator

3,370,000

2016 - 2018

Completed
Understanding the immune mechanism of host disease and development of marker vaccines and DIVA test for Peste des Petits ruminants

Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology

Co-principal Investigator

10,642,600

2015 - 2018

Completed
Evaluating the herbal adjuvant DIP-HIP and Salmonella HSP60/70 devloped by DIPAS for its application in a chicken model

Funding Agency: DIPAS, Delhi

Principal Investigator

394,000

2014 - 2015

Completed
Nano Newcastle disease virus vaccine – pathway to commercialization

Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology

Co-principal Investigator

1,661,200

2014 - 2016

Completed
Animal Biotechnology Career Enhancement Programme (ABCEP)

Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology

Co-principal Investigator

12,633,600

2014 - 2017

Completed
Development of recombinant BCG Vaccine an complimentary diagnostics for TB control in Cattle

Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology

Co-principal Investigator

15,686,000

2014 - 2017

Completed
Controlling enteric pathogen of poultry: Host/microbiota interactions, risk assessment and effective management interventions

Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology

Co-principal Investigator

5,410,200

2014 - 2017

Completed
Improved and expanded vaccines and immunological understanding of avian viruses

Funding Agency: ICAR, New Delhi

Co-principal Investigator

25,091,000

2012 - 2017

Completed
Improved and expanded vaccines and immunological understanding of avian viruses

Funding Agency: ICAR, New Delhi

Principal Investigator

250,910,000

2012 - 2017

Completed
Development of a Flow-through based somatic cell counter for early detection of mastitis in bovines

Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India

Principal Investigator

4,060,600

2012 - 2015

Completed
Establishing National Hub for Healthcare Instrumentation Development

Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India

Co-principal Investigator

124,040,800

2011 - 2016

Completed
Marek’s disease and RNA interference to control avian viral disease

Funding Agency: TANUVAS-BBSRC

Co-principal Investigator

2,588,171

2009 - 2013

Completed
Development of recombinantfusion protein vaccine for Mycobacterium avium subsp.paratuberculosis

Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology

Co-principal Investigator

150,000

2009 - 2012

Completed
Manipulation of rumen ecosystem through modified rumen microbes encoding novel fibrolytic enzymes using nucleic acid based technologies for the improved utilization of crop residues

Funding Agency: ICAR-NAIP, New Delhi

Co-principal Investigator

228,537,000

2009 - 2012

Completed
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Scholarly Publications

Bioremediation - An alternate utility of cloned lignin peroxidase from Phanerochaete chrysosporium

Open Access
Article
Authors: Monica C.;Tirumurugaan K.;Vijayarani K.;Chandrasekaran C.;Kumanan K.

Comparative analysis of innate immune response following in vitro stimulation of sheep and goat peripheral blood mononuclear cells with bluetongue virus - Serotype 23

Open Access
Article
Authors: Dhanasekaran S.;Vignesh A.R.;Raj G.D.;Reddy Y.K.M.;Raja A.;Tirumurugaan K.G.

Homology modeling and structural comparison of leucine rich repeats of toll like receptors 1-10 of ruminants

Open Access
Article

A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF CANINE RABIES INCIDENCE IN CHENNAI

Open Access
article
Authors: G. Yale , P. I. Ganesan , M. V. Bharathi , K.G. Tirumurugaan , Dr. A. Thangavelu and S. R. Srinivasan

Transcript profiling of pattern recognition receptors in a semi domesticated breed of buffalo, Toda, of India

Open Access
Article
Authors: Vignesh A.R.;Dhanasekaran S.;Raj G.D.;Balachandran C.;Pazhanivel N.;Sreekumar C.;Tirumurugaan K.G.;Raja A.;Kumanan K.

Expression profile of toll-like receptor 2 mRNA in selected tissues of shark (Chiloscyllium sp.)

Open Access
Article
Authors: Anandhakumar C.;Lavanya V.;Pradheepa G.;Tirumurugaan K.G.;Dhinakar Raj G.;Raja A.;Pazhanivel N.;Balachandran C.

Mating behaviour and breeding of the grey bamboo shark, Chiloscyllium griseum Muller & Henle, 1838 in captivity

Open Access
Article
Authors: Anandhakumar C.;Dhinakar Raj G.;Uma A.;Tirumurugaan K.G.;Raja A.;Kumanan K.
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Comparative in vitro toll-like receptor ligand induced cytokine profiles of Toda and Murrah buffaloes-Identification of tumour necrosis factor alpha promoter polymorphism

Open Access
Article