Biocatalysis Lab

Identifying, utilizing enzymes for asymmetric catalysis. Sustainable and green chemistry. Developing biocatalytic methods for APIs.

[Biocatalysis Lab @HusainLab]

Happy to announce that our 2nd publication in @ACSCatalysis on "Biocatalytic Access to Chiral Benzazepines" is online now. Grateful to @serbonline & @cbmrofficial for funding. Credit goes to @AnshulR39996389 @TanayaManna and others for this great work.
https://t.co/eFyDkfd80L

[Syed Masood Husain @smhusain2018]

We uncover a previously unrecognized catalytic activity of ene reductases (EREDs) for the biocatalytic reduction of azo (N=N) bonds, opening new opportunities for sustainable transformations of azo compounds. @ChemCommun Congratulations to @aniqah7866 & @PiyalDas7 for their hard work @HusainLab . Thank you @ANRFIndia for funding and @cbmrofficial for all the support. #Biocatalysis #GreenChemistry

🔗 https://t.co/AVb4sr4anD

[Centre of BioMedical Research, Lucknow @cbmrofficial]

Wall paintings depicting India's freedom fighters were displayed on the walls of CBMR buildings, paying tribute to their courage, sacrifice, and contribution to the nation's independence.

[Syed Masood Husain @smhusain2018]

It was a pleasure to visit Münster @uni_muenster after a long time on the occasion of retirement of my PhD guide, Prof Bernhard Wünsch. Really nice to meet former colleagues and group members. Presented recent results from @husainlab on biocatalysis.

[Syed Masood Husain @smhusain2018]

Happy to share that my student, Dr Amit Mondal @AmitMondal92 has joined IICT @csiriict as Scientist C in Organic Synthesis and Process Chemistry division. We @HusainLab wish him all the very best for starting this new journey in #biocatalysis #enzymology.

[Syed Masood Husain @smhusain2018]

Glad to share our new results on "A Nitroreductase from Cedecea sulfonylureivorans: Identification, Characterization, and Biocatalytic Potential" - now published in Catalysis Science & Technology @HusainLab https://t.co/qklgBHVTGD

[Anusandhan National Research Foundation @ANRFIndia]

𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 - 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹!

Dr. @shivkuma_k explains, collaboration is not just a valuable skill—it is a survival skill for the future.

Courtesy: Convocation Address 2026 at @ChristBangalore

#ANRF

[Biocatalysis Lab @HusainLab]

Happy Women’s Day to all the hardworking and passionate women who have been part of the #BiocatalysisLab @HusainLab over the past decade. 🌸🔬 Your dedication, talent, and contributions have been invaluable to our journey and success.

[Sandeep Verma (स्वर) @Sandeep_1966]

Glycogen synthesis is crucial for energy utilisation in humans, as glycogen is the excess glucose stored in the liver and muscles for future use. Glycogen levels can vary significantly from person to person, influenced by metabolic rates, physical activity and dietary habits. People diagnosed with Glycogen Storage Disorders have 100-200 times higher glycogen reserves. Excess glycogen triggers multiple adverse and toxic reactions, leading to myopathy, muscle wastage, liver and heart failure, serious cognitive impairment and neurodegenerative risks.

We report patented purine molecule scaffold as an orally active alternative to enzyme injections, potentially transforming treatment for Pompe disease and other GSD variants. Stay tuned.. @IITKanpur

https://t.co/TvcBuXmzAd

[Syed Masood Husain @smhusain2018]

Delighted to share that our work on "Biocatalytic Asymmetric Synthesis of Diversely Substituted Dihydro‐1,4‐2H‐Benzoxazines and Benzothiazines" got published in Chemistry – An Asian Journal https://t.co/TFRGMIkZh6 congratulations to all the authors @HusainLab

[Centre of BioMedical Research, Lucknow @cbmrofficial]

The 13th Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting of CBMR was held on 9 February. Faculties presented their research progress in biomedical research and received comments and suggestions from the members, with a focus on patient care. @myogiadityanath
@BrijeshpathakUp
@ChiefSecyUP

[Anusandhan National Research Foundation @ANRFIndia]

𝗔𝗡𝗥𝗙 | 𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

#ANRFIndia invites the research community to take note of the upcoming calls and key timelines & begin preparing accordingly.

[Sandeep Verma (स्वर) @Sandeep_1966]

.@IITKMedSchool is back with instructional R&D videos on Maternal Health &Innovation: Advances in Research and Technology. This curated series of expert video lectures explores digital screening tools and bioengineered platforms to translational research bridges that connect laboratory insights with clinical care.

This is result of a collaborative efforts with Women’s Collective Forum, a non-government organization committed to advancing gender equality, equity, and addressing critical challenges in public health, education, and economic empowerment.

Lecture 1 in the new series:

Placenta-on-chip: A step towards better maternal health by Prof Abhijit Majumder @abhijit_MLab from @iitbombay.

https://t.co/VQs3oEJunM via @YouTube

@IITKanpur @Director_IITK @AwasthiAwanishK

[Sandeep Verma (स्वर) @Sandeep_1966]

Prof Alasdair McDowall AM – the recipient of Dubochet Nobel Medal 2017 – delivered a brilliant special evening lecture in FORCE-IICS 2025 on his journey toward discovery of rapid cooling of water to create vitrified glass-like state, while working with Prof Jacques Dubochet (Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2017) at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory. His pioneering efforts afforded an invaluable tool to preserve biological samples in a hydrated state for high-resolution cryo-electron microscopy. An inspiring lecture touching on interdisciplinary science and service to the society.

[Sandeep Verma (स्वर) @Sandeep_1966]

Vibrant participation in Indo-German Workshop 2025 at Goethe University Frankfurt. Amazing lectures in chemical biology, light mediated systems, advanced materials, organic synthesis, and computational approaches. Exciting meeting with excellent ideas germinating for collaborative bilateral projects.
@softpolaron @TaniyaChkrabort @DivyaKumar182

[Sandeep Verma (स्वर) @Sandeep_1966]

Tradition of fun continues - Indo-German Workshop 2025 participants took a leisure trip to the Taunus, with drizzle and fog adding to the adventure and picturesque scenery. The Taunus Hills Nature Park is just outside Frankfurt and the second largest nature park in the Hessian region. It covers ~1,350 sq km area and provides perfect conditions for native flora and fauna, exciting hiking, climbing, cycling trails and canoe adventures.
https://t.co/Oj7jd6Xn9p

[Syed Masood Husain @smhusain2018]

We have a project JRF position in our lab sponsored by ANRF. Interested candidates with background in chemical sciences are encouraged to apply. For more on the work visit https://t.co/3nGcmRdBqz @HusainLab last date is September 15, 2025.

[Biocatalysis Lab @HusainLab]

@LabMukherjee @J_A_C_S @iiscbangalore @RaySayanray @SyngeneIntl @serbonline Congratulations to the team!

[Syed Masood Husain @smhusain2018]

Delighted to share our recent work on "Stereodivergent Synthesis of Diversely Substituted Dibenzoxazepines Using Imine Reductases" just got published in Organic Letters. Congratulations to Piyal, Sandipan, @manishaBairwa68 & @jhilikm64761696 @HusainLab
https://t.co/w9AkHCe3xX

[Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur @IITKanpur]

Go beyond the lab with Prof. Sandeep Verma - acclaimed scientist, academic leader, and educator at IIT Kanpur. In this candid interview, he talks about his journey in science, the joy of teaching, and what inspires him beyond research. A closer look at the person behind the accolades.

https://t.co/YptdJZ8eCn

#IITKFaculty #BeingCandid #Science #AcademicLife #leadership #teteatete #IITKanpur #iitk

[Jasper Wieck @GermanAmbIndia]

Some thoughts on how to deepen German ties with smart Indians. Do take a look at what Germany has to offer in education, science, research, and engineering jobs!