Centre of Excellence in Microbiome

The Centre of Excellence in Microbiome extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. P. Harinarayanan on his appointment as the Member Secretary of Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment. We wish him a successful and inspiring tenure ahead. Looking forward to more fruitful collaborations and new opportunities for growth and innovation in the field of Science and Technology.

🦠🎬 Lights. Camera. Microbiome! 🌍✨
Get ready to unleash your creativity with the first-ever “Reel the Microbiome – The Good Bacteria Challenge” by CoEM! 🚀
🎥 Create an engaging 90-second reel showcasing the power of beneficial bacteria in everyday life — from 🍲 Food and ❤️ Health to 🌱 Agriculture and 🌎 Environment.
💡 Express your ideas in your own unique style:
🎭 Skits | 💃 Dance | 🎨 Animation | 🎙 Spoken Poetry | 🔬 Lab Demos | and more!
🏆 Exciting cash prizes, certificates, and recognition await the most creative entries!
📅 Submission Deadline: 18 June 2026
🔗 For further guidelines and entry submission, click below:
https://forms.gle/7PWaoHdK16dBouEQ6
📲 Or simply scan the QR code in the flyer below!

🎨🧫 CoEM AGAR ART COMPETITION 2026 - Celebrate World Microbiome Day with CoEM! 🧫🎨

Create breathtaking artwork on agar plates using microorganisms and showcase your creativity like never before.

🔬 Theme: Food Portraits with Microbes
Bring your favourite foods, culinary traditions, or food-related concepts to life through microbial art!

📅 Submission Deadline: 15 June 2026
📍 Open to students, researchers, faculty members, and microbiome enthusiasts from life science backgrounds.

🏆 Exciting cash prizes and recognition await the winners!

📌 To participate:
Submit your agar artwork along with the completed Declaration Form (mandatory upload). Strictly follow Biosafety guidelines

💡 Let your imagination grow on agar.... science can be beautiful too!

Link: https://coem.kerala.gov.in/agar-art-competition-2026-celebrate-world-microbiome-day-with-coem/

Our Director, Dr. Sabu Thomas, participated in the Microverge 2026 CME Programme organized by the Department of Microbiology, Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation, where he delivered an insightful talk on “Exploring the Human Microbiome: Clinical Perspectives and Therapeutic Opportunities.”
We extend our sincere thanks to the organizing committee members for the kind invitation and for successfully hosting this enriching CME programme.

Sci Dev Net Global desk's interview with our director Dr.Sabu Thomas.Why Bacillus subtilis as Kerala's State Microbe? https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-kerala-taps-microbe-for-health-farming-gains/

Opportunity for Virtual Incubation at CoEM !
We welcome Startups and Early Stage Companies to join hands with CoEM for Virtual Incubation at CoEM Incubated Microbiome Startups (CIMS). For more details and registration, scan the QR code

Our Director Dr Sabu Thomas, participated in the Plenary panel discussion on “One Health Microbiome: R&D Innovations & Regulatory Framework,” @ DPSRU,New Delhi
and shared insights on the regulatory challenges and opportunities involved in translating microbiome research into therapeutics. Thanks to Co-panelists Dr.Raj K Shirumalla, Mission Director, NBM- BIRAC, Dr.Alok K Shrivastava, Director NBAIM- ICAR, UP, Dr.Balraj Singh, Ex Vice Chancellor, Agricultural University, Rajasthan & Moderator Prof.Ravichandiran, Vice Chancellor, DPSRU, for sharing the valuable insights and thoughts.🙏

@ KSCSTE: Falicitation to our Executive Vice President & Principal Secretary to Science and Technology, Prof. KP Sudheer on completion of his tenure. Thank you Sir for all kinds of support for the establishment of CoEM and best wishes from all of us.

Dear Prof. K P Sudheer,
Your visionary leadership as Executive Vice President of KSCSTE has shaped the initiation and the establishment of two new institutions—CoEM and CoEN—and in elevating KSCSTE to greater heights.
As you return to IIT Chennai, we take this opportunity to celebrate your remarkable tenure on deputation. On behalf of CoEM, we sincerely thank you for your invaluable contributions and unwavering support.
We wish you continued success, innovation, and prosperity in all your future endeavours.

Dr. Sabu Thomas, Director CoEM, participated and addressed the gathering during inaugural ceremony of the “Bhumi Suposhan Symposium 2026 for One Health,” organized by Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University & Akshay Krishi Parivar. CoEM extends sincere thanks to Prof. Ravichandiran V, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor (DPSRU), and Dr. Rashi Gupta, Programme Coordinator.