DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY

ACTIVITIES 2015-21

S No Speaker/Resource

Person Date Theme/Topic Target Group

1 The event was

supported by Global

Alliance for Rabies

Control, World

Health Organization

(WHO), and

Hyderabad Chapter

of Association of

Microbiologists of

India (AMI).

On 27th& 28th

Sep 2019. Awareness program on

the occasion of ‘’World

Rabies Day’’

Awareness in

and around

Sainikpuri area

2 Departments of

Chemistry,

Biochemistry and

Microbiology

30th July,

2019

“Exploring science

through Hands on

Activities”

High school

teachers

3 Students of MSc.

Microbiology final

year

20th July

2019.

“Awareness on

Vaccination”

school students of

Zilla parishad

boys High

School,

Malkajgiri

4 M.Sc

Microbiology

students

28th July, 2018 awareness on the

significance of the

Bacteria, Viruses and

Fungi involved as

agents of food spoilage

, food borne illness and

food fermentation

outreach program

for school

students

Chitrakoot

Vidyashram,

Sainikpuri

5 Organized by

Department of

Microbiology and

Dr.Nageswar Rao

and other council

members at

Vigyan concept

school at Miyapur

27th May – 1st

of June 2018

Outreach programme

in biology

9th& 10th standard

in Science Talent

search for AS Rao

Award

programme

6 Prof. Margarete

Heck and Dr.

Mukund Thattai,

27th January

2018.

“Meet the Scientists” science teachers

and students at

+2, UG and PG

levels

7 Diabetes 14thNovember Diabetes Awareness B.Sc

Awareness Walk 2017, Program

NIMS, Punjagutta

Microbiology

8 MSc.Microbiology

students

26th July 2017 “Cancer Awareness” school students of

Zilla parishad

boys High

School,

Malkajgiri.

9 Department of

Microbiology

6th Aug,2016 “Health and Hygiene” school students of

8th and 9th

classes at

Nimmagadda

Anandamma

Memorial Girls

School.

2019-20

Department of Microbiology

World rabies Day

On account of the “World Rabies Day” an awareness program consisting of:

1. e Poster Presentation

2. Rabies Awareness skit

3. Rabies Awareness rally

4. Guest lecture Department of Microbiology ,under the Science Club of Bhavan’s Vivekananda Degree & PG

College, Sainikpuri organized an awareness program on the occasion of ‘’World Rabies Day’’ on

27th& 28th Sep 2019. The event was supported by Global Alliance for Rabies Control, World Health

Organization (WHO), and Hyderabad Chapter of Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI).

Day 1: 27th Sep 2019

Day 1 of the event was marked by the address of Mr. AjitNair,CEO,VINS Biotech on the prevention

of Rabies virus using the vaccines available. There was a huge enthusiasm in students presenting the

skit on Rabies as a disease: prevention & control. This was followed by a talk by Dr

SampathKumar,FormerDirector,Institute of Preventive Medicines.DrSampath Kumar emphasized on

safety measures for humans to prevent rabies virus attack & importance of vaccination if bit by a

mammal.

An intercollegiate e-poster competition on ‘Rabies Prevention & Control’ gathered a huge response

among participants.69 e-posters were received from various colleges. Students of Bhavans

Vivekananda College,Sainikpuri,St Francis College, Little Flower Degree College,Govt college for

women Begumpet,St Pious College,Govt Degree College Kurnool, Silver Jubilee Govt College,

Kurnool took part in the e-poster.

Day 2: 28th Sep 2019

Day 2 was scheduled with an awareness rally on ‘’Rabies Prevention & Control’’ in association with

World Health Organization on account of World Rabies day by NCC Cadets ,NSS , Bharath Scouts

&Guide,Youth Red Cross Society,Centre for Excelllence, students & Faculty of Bhavan’s

Vivekananda College. Vice Chairman of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan ,SainikpuriKendra,Air Cmdre JLN

Shastry flagged the commencement off the rally.Therallywitnessed the participation of Mr Ajit

Nair,CEO,VINSBiotech,Dr Sampath Kumar,FormerDirector,Institute of Preventive Medicines and

member working group on Rabies, WHO, SAGE,Lion's Club Hyderabad&750 students.

2019-20

OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

“Exploring science through Hands on Activities” An outreach program was organised to

High school teachers on 30th July, 2019 by Departments of Chemistry, Biochemistry and

Microbiology funded by DBT-Star college scheme. The theme of this program was

“Exploring science through hands on Activities”. A total of 32 High School Teachers from

various government and private schools took active participation in this outreach program.

The program started at 9.30 with a formal inauguration by Air.cmdre (Retd). J.L.N. Sastry,

Vice Chairman, BVB Kendra, Prof.Y Ashok, principal, Bhavans Vivekananda College and

Dr. Anuradha, Coordinator, DBT-Star college scheme. They briefed on importance of Hands-

on activities for science teachers. All the teachers were grouped in to three batches and

assigned to three departments Chemistry, Biochemistry and Microbiology where they were

trained on different experiments proposed. Department of Chemistry trained teachers on

Green chemistry methods. The experiments included were Use of Curcumin instead of

Nessler’s reagent for testing the presence of ammonium ion; use of Thioacetamide in place of

Hydrogen sulphide for testing Cations and Microwave synthesis of Benzoic acid from

Benzamide. Experiments included in Biochemistry are Qualitative test for alpha amylase

from saliva, Preparation of blood smear for differential count of leukocytes and Blood

grouping. Also, cardiac cycle was demonstrated to the teachers by model display. Hands on

activities in Department of Microbiology emphasized on Staining of bacteria by simple

staining, Lactophenol cotton blue staining of fungi, Observation of root nodules for bacteroid

zones and Methylene Blue reduction test for testing the quality of Milk. Also, the department

took initiative in bringing awareness on Foldscope-a paper microscope that comes at an

affordable and cheaper price to all the schools. All the teachers got hands on training in the

experiments and were highly appreciated. The program ended with Valedictory program at

4.00 by distribution of certificates to all the participants.

2019-20

Outreach Program for School Children on “Awareness on Vaccination”

An outreach program “Awareness on Vaccination” was organized by department of

Microbiology on 20th July 2019. It was conducted to create awareness on different types of

Vaccines for school students of Zilla parishad boys High School, Malkajgiri. Students of

MSc. Microbiology final year presented vedio on history of vaccine preparation, animated

PowerPoint presentations on small pox and rabies vaccines and an oral lecture on Hepatitis.

In order to make the concept of Vaccine more appealing to school children, M.Sc students

presented skit on school stage on Rabies and polio vaccination significance. There was an

enthusiastic response from school students as they felt that the information was very useful in

understanding the concept of Vaccination.

2018-19

Outreach Programme 2018

Department of Microbiology organized an outreach program for school students of

Chitrakoot Vidyashram, Sainikpuri on 28.7.2018. Students of class 8th,9th and 10th were

given awareness on the significance of the Bacteria, Viruses and Fungi involved as agents of

food spoilage , food borne illness and food fermentation. M.Sc Microbiology students have

given lectures and demonstrated various microorganisms. An overview of probiotic foods

was also part of the lectures.

2018-19

Report of ASRao Award council –Science Talent Search -summer camp/Out reach

Programme

Department of Microbiology had conducted five day(27th May – 1st of June) summer camp

/Outreach programme in biology for shortlisted school children of 9th& 10th standard in

Science Talent search for AS Rao Award programme . This was organized Dr.Nageswar Rao

and other council members at Vigyan concept school at Miyapur. Dr.K.Anuradha, Head,

Department of Microbiology and a senior faculty Dr.J.Sarada organized the programme with

two supporting personnel Ms. Gayathri and Mr.Srininvas for Biology students. Student

participants were from Government and private schools in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

and were very keen in taking up higher education in Biology.

27th Morning, first day after the inaugural session, 20 students opted for biology programme

were taken to the Biology lab and conducted an orientation on the programme. They were

introduced to the basics of Microbiology and demonstrated with the methods of cultivation of

microorganisms and their observation using microscopes. Students were asked to get samples

for isolation and observation purpose. Afternoon they were demonstrated with extraction of

DNA from onion.

Inaugural session Qualitative ananlysis of Carbohydrates

Day 2 started with qualitative analysis of carbohydrates a colour based analysis of detecting

sugars from daily used cereals, pulses and flours, fruits and vegetables .Students performed

the tests with the help of flow chart and a solved a puzzle at the end to check their

understanding.

Day 3 children identified microorganisms isolated from water, soil and air samples collected

by them by simple and differential staining procedures. They were taught with handling

microscopes and preparation of slides. Students played dumsherards using scientific terms.

Observation of Microbes under Microscope Qualitative lipid analysis

Day 4 Students carried out qualitative analysis of lipids –like solubility, test for saturation,

saponification and cholesterol. Different types of oils and fats were analysed by students.

Quiz was conducted on the qualitative tests what they have learnt.

Day 5 Children did report writing summarizing their activities and presented their

observations to the trainers.children were made to play scientific anthakshari and solve the

riddles in science.

Poster and report writing Group participated in the Programme

2017-18

Outreach Program

Bhavan’s Vivekanada college,Department of Microbiology on Saturday organized an event

“Meet the Scientists” for science teachers and students at +2, UG and PG levels on, 27th

January 2018. This event was a part of the outreach program organized by the International

Congress on Cell Biology 2018,Hyderabad. This was the first-ever joint meeting of FCB

(International Federation for Cell Biology), APOCB (Asian Pacific Organization for Cell

Biology), and the Indian Society of Cell Biology (ISCB). The ICCB was organized by Centre

for Cellular and Molecular Biology, (CCMB). Principal Prof.Y.Ashok appreciated the

initiative for conducting an outreach program at Bhavan’s Vivekanada college and applauded

the scientists for sharing their knowledge. There was an overwhelming response of 100

participants that included teachers and students of various institutions in twin cities. Teachers

and students had a chance to interact with two eminent scientists, Prof. Margarete Heck and

Dr. Mukund Thattai, who shared their personal journeys in Biology and spread the

excitement of science. The teachers and students actively interacted with speakers addressing

issues related to biology and its prospects.

2017-18

Diabetes Awareness Program

On the occasion of World Diabetes Day on 14thNovember 2017, NIMS, Punjagutta

organized a Diabetes Awareness Walk which has been coordinated by Department of

Microbiology, BVC .It was based on the international theme for this year “Women and

Diabetes: our right to a healthy future. Students of B.Sc Microbiology actively participated in

this awareness walk by incorporating these messages into placards which they carried with

them on the walk. The route of walk was from Punjagutta , NIMS to Banjara Hills, NIMS..

2017-18

Outreach Program

An outreach program “Cancer Awareness” was organized by department of Microbiology on

26th July 2017. It was conducted to create awareness on different types of cancer for school

students of Zilla parishad boys High School, Malkajgiri. Students of MSc.Microbiology gave

PowerPoint presentations on different aspects of prevention of cancer and identification of

symptoms for early detection. There was an enthusiastic response from school students as

they felt that the information was very useful in understanding the concept of cancer

2016-17

OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2016-17

Department of Microbiology organized an Outreach Programme for school students of 8th

and 9th classes about “Health and Hygiene” on 06.08.2016 at Nimmagadda Anandamma

Memorial Girls School. As part of the programme, the students were made aware about the

different infections caused by Bacteria, Viruses, Protozoan and Fungi. They were explained

about the various reasons that lead to development of infectious diseases. A PowerPoint

presentation on importance of hygiene in leading a healthy lifestyle and detailed information

on the different methods of maintaining cleanliness was given. Students were introduced to

the concept of Normal Human Microbial flora and their role in causing opportunistic

infections. Demonstration of bacterial slides under the microscope and different bacterial

culture plates enhanced the student’s enthusiasm as they were introduced to them for the first

time.