Radhashree Maitra, Ph.D.

An introduction to the fascinating world of Biology. The primary aim of this course is to introduce the students to the classical  phenomenon of life and living beings. Topics covered in lecture will include building blocks of living units, energy harvest, cell-to-cell communication and interaction with the environment, principles of cell division, gene regulation, and more.

The cell is a fascinating, complex, and dynamic unit that forms the fundamental basis of unicellular and multicellular life. Cells are constantly engaging with their environment and making active decisions, and we will dissect these cellular processes.

Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, their structure, function, and interactions with their environment. This course covers fundamental concepts in microbiology

including microbial diversity, cell structure, metabolism, genetics, and their roles in health and disease.

In this course we will get an overview of the immune system as intended to introduce you to the complex yet fascinating subject of immunology. We are going to learn a detailed account of the workings of the immune system beginning with its cellular components, followed by a description of the structure of the reactants and understand the formation and activation of the cellular and molecular components of the immune apparatus required to generate a response with reference to innate and acquired immunity.

The principal aim of this course is to introduce the students to classical and modern concepts in molecular biology. Topics covered in lecture and readings of primary literature will include- DNA replication, genetic recombination, Transcription, translation, RNA processing, and gene regulation.

Students who participate in one of Dr. Maitra's labs may receive credit for their work.