A Glimpse into our Intellectual Resources
Wingene comprises the best and brightest people, creating a stimulating corporate culture and a training ground of openness, integrity, and creativity. Our team also combines the best of the academic and corporate worlds, allowing them not only to pursue important scientific questions but also to watch an idea move from the classroom into the laboratory right through development. Each member of our team is an active researcher in his/her area of expertise and possesses excellent communication skills.
Suneetha. C | Chief R & D
With a PhD in Biotechnology, besides having
a strong background in Horticulture, she is the recipient
of various academic awards and distinctions, such as the
Indo-American Hybrid Seeds Company (Gold Medal), Ganapathy
Nanaiah Memorial (Gold Medal), Maxworth Orchard India
Ltd (Gold Medal), as well as the USA Merit Scholarships
in both Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs. She is
also qualified for the National Eligibility Test (NET)
for Lectureship/Assistant Professor conducted by the Indian
Council of Agricultural Research, 2001.
Based on her research experience she has worked as a
Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in DST funded project entitled
“Role of LeT6 and CKI1 genes during in vitro regeneration
of tomato and capsicum “for one year (2003-2004),
and the DBT funded project entitled “Development
of enhanced disease resistance to some fungal pathogens
in tomato and chilli through genetic engineering”
for three years (2001-2003) at the Division of Biotechnology,
Indian Institute of Horticultural Research. Her thesis
titles for PhD included “Isolation, cloning and
characterization of chitinase gene from entomogenous fungi
Nomuraea rileyi / Metarhizium anisopliae” and “RAPD
Characterization studies in China aster [Callistephus
chinensis (L.) Nees]”. These works were a breakthrough
in terms of Standardization of Protocols Isolation of
DNA for the first time in China asters, PCR amplification
was accomplished for the first time in Asters, and DNA
Fingerprinting & Genetic Diversity Estimations accomplished
for the first time in Asters. She has played host to an
array of seminars on topics such as the Use of RAPD Markers
in Ornamental Crops, PCR Technology and its Applications in
RT-PCR.
She also has many publications and papers/posters presented
at various distinguished conferences and symposiums,
At Wingene, she assumes the role of the Chief R&D
and is actively involved in building technology skills,
executing projects and creating awareness in the emerging
areas of biotechnology. She also evaluates projects in
the context of the development portfolio of the company,
as well as ensures the alignment of R&D pipeline management
strategies with the company’s business strategy.
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Gulzar |Vice President
With a deep-rooted knowledge
and experience in the field of Microbiology, Chemistry
and Zoology, he also promotes the integration of departmental
activities toward the company’s common goals, and
plans strategic academic developments in training.
His dissertation during Post graduation included “Current
Status of Microbiological Weapons in Biological Warfare’’.
He has had many research papers presented and published
at various symposiums, journals and universities, the
titles of some of which include Isolation, Identification
and Mutation studies on Serratia marcescens, Characterization
of E. coli and transformation of GFP gene using puc 18;
Extraction and purification of protease enzyme from Serratia
marcescens; Production, purification and characterization
of polyclonal antibodies in albino rats against different
antigens; Isolation, identification and mutation studies
on Serratia marcescens; Antibacterial activity of Phyllanthus
amarus Schum and its phytochemical analysis; Bio-degradation
of hydrocarbons using different bacterial and fungal species;
Comparative study of citric acid production in various
species of Aspergillus; Production and partial purification
of lipase from Pseudomonas fluorescence; Bio-degradation
of hydrocarbons using different bacterial and fungal species;
Identification and mutatation studies on Serratia marcescens;
Antibacterial activity of Mollugo pentaphylla and its
phytochemical analysis; Citric acid production from whey
with sugars and additives by Aspergillus fumigatus. These
have been presented in institutes such as Osmania University,
Erode Arts College, Cochin University of Science and Technology
and published in journals such as International Conference
on Biotechnology and Neurosciences. He has also participated
as a Resource Person in seminars held at Chowgale College
in Goa and Capital College in Bangalore.
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Mehvish Saleem | Head Operations
An expert in Clinical Microbiology,she bagan her career as a post graduate in Microbiology from Al.ameen college(Bangalore University) 2004.
She is also about to receive her Ph.D in Clinical Microbiology from Vinayaka Missions University in collaboration
with St.Josephs PG and Research center Bangalore. Miss. Mehvish Saleem is actively involved in Research and has worked for
many Research publications.
Her recent publications include:
Biodiversity of UTI pathogens in Diabetics.(European Congress of clinical Microbiology and Infectious diseases (ECCMID))
Antimicrobial efficacy of Herbal extracts on UTI pathogens isolated from type II diabetic patients.
BIOVISTAS A journal of plant sciences.
Biodiversity of UTI pathogens in diabetics.BIOVISTAS A journal of plant sciences.
Other research papers to be published will include:
Efficacy of curcumin in multi-resistant UTI pathogens.
Apart from her research publications she has also participated in National and International conferences.
She has also designed research and dessertation for UG/PG students. Her new projects involving life science students will include ' A parallel study for
Methicillin Resistant S.aureus in higher and lower socio economic groups. Working as head operations she is also actively involved in working for the benefits of the organization.
She is a source of inspiration for both students and her collegues.
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Shaista Anjum | Head Academics
M.Sc Biotechnology from Kuvempu University 2007. Miss Shaista has an immense ability to communicate with students and an excellent hands on experience in enzymology/Molecular Biology and Microbiology.
Already worked with MDS and engineering students, she has also students from various colleges to complete their dessertation work.
Her recently completed dessertations include:
Biodegradation of plastics by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Aspergillus Niger.
Induction of Physical Mutagenesis in Centella asiatica and confirmation through RAPD markers.
Efficacy of herbal extracts on S. mutans
Effect of Probiotics on the oral Microflora on S.mutans in school going children
Enzyme profiling of E.coli
Besides her active participation in Academics she is a frequent visitor for a number of colleges and has maintained an excellent expertise in organizing workshops.
She is defenitely an asset for the organization.
