• Disease Mechanisms
• Diagnostic Technology
• Metabolomics

Unveiling the microbial and metabolic landscape of infantile colic in Indian infants: a metagenomics and culturomics approach for novel probiotic development and maternal-infant gut microbiome interaction. PI: Dr. Aparna C Rajeev,  Mentor: Dr. Raghu (JCMR), (BioCARe) 2025-28,  Rs53 Lakhs

Clinical validation of traditional millet recipes roti/dosa/khichidi in maintaining healthy intestinal microbial flora and preventing lifestyle associated complications. Dr. Priya S (CSIR_NIIST), Dr. Raghu K G, JCMR  Dr. PreethiShenoy, Biochemistry Dept, DST 2024-2027, Rs 74.33 Lakhs, Jubilee Share Rs 29 Lakhs