Department of Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics is a rapidly growing interdisciplinary field involving biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, pharmaceutical & computer sciences. It is widely used in diagnostics, drug discovery, modeling, AI techniques, etc.
Established in 2011 (as a part of Centre for Biological Sciences), the Department became independent in 2018. It's the only one in Bihar and among the few in Eastern India promoting Bioinformatics research and education.
The department offers MSc and PhD programs in Bioinformatics, training students in machine learning, computational modeling, and drug design with real lab exposure.
Department Overview
| Established In |
2011
(Initially as Centre for Biological Sciences; renamed in 2018) |
| Employee Strength |
Faculty – 07
Staff – 02 |
| Publications |
Articles – 101
Book/Book Chapters – 02
Patents – 04 |
Vision and Mission
To develop skilled manpower in bioinformatics for India’s pharmaceutical and biomedical research needs. To promote innovation through interdisciplinary learning and research.
Programs and Syllabus
The department offers MSc and PhD in Bioinformatics, covering data science, programming, genomics, proteomics, and drug discovery.
Faculty
Dedicated and experienced faculty members with specialization in computational biology, AI, and life sciences.
Facilities
- Computational Labs
- Bioinformatics Software Suites
- Library and E-Resources
Students
Students are involved in projects, seminars, internships, and national research networks across India.
Research & Collaboration
Collaborations with institutions in India like IISc, IITs, and CSIR labs focusing on genomics, drug design, and AI in biology.
Events
Workshops, conferences, coding competitions, and national bioinformatics day celebrations are organized regularly.