Ongoing

Principal Investigator

• A study on listeriosis, identification of antibiotic resistance and the effect of medicinal plants of eastern UP in disease management – UP, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi. 2015. Sanction letter no: DST/SSTP/UP/2013-2014/12th Plan/159 dated 24.2.2015.

Co-Principal Investigator

• Exploration, identification and management of Fusarium wilt associated with chick pea (Cicer arietinum) and pigeon pea (Cajanas cajan) in Allahabad Region – Uttar Pradesh Council of Science and Technology, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow. 2016. Sanction letter no: CST/D2840 dated 05.02.2016

Completed

Principal Investigator

• Isolation, Identification and Characterization of Bioactive Compounds of Selected Medicinal Plants, Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi. 2011. Sanction Letter no: 59/18/2010/BMS/TRM dated 30.8.2011.

Co-Principal Investigator 

• Development of village Murlikot in District Allahabad as model village for drinking water, health and sanitation.  Sponsored by DST, New Delhi DST Grant No. SSD/SW/100/2000-WHS (September 2001-November 2003).
• Scientific validation studies on use of traditional herbs as water purifiers by rural women Sponsored by DST, New Delhi DST Grant No. SSD/WS/024/2001-WHS (March 2002- 2004).
• Upgradation of IPM Referrral Laboratory for the testing of Biopesticides, Dept. of Plant Protection, Allahabad Agricultural Institute – Deemed University, sponsored by DBT, DBT Grant No. D.O.No.BT/AB&BCP/REF-LAB/TF-7/2002 (1st July, 2007 - 31st October 2009).

International Publications

1. Lawrence, R., Jeyakumar, E. and Gupta, A.  2015. Antibacterial activity of bioactive compounds from Carica papaya Linn (Endocarp) extracts. Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences. Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences. 17(3): 161 – 166. ISSN: 0972-3005.
2. Lawrence, R., Jeyakumar, E., and Gupta, A. 2015. Antibacterial activity of Acacia arabica (Bark) extract against selected multi drug resistant pathogenic bacteria. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. Special Issue (1): 213 - 222. ISSN: 2319-7706.
3. Singh, A.K., Lawrence, R., Jeyakumar, E.G. and Ramteke, P.W. 2015. Production, optimization of thermostable bacterial alpha amylase by solid state fermentation by agro-by products. Elixir International Journal. 80: 30901 – 30910.  ISSN 2229-712X.
4. Lawrence, R., Kumar, Y., Singh, A.K. and Singh, S. 2015. Production and optimization of xylanase by thermophilic Bacillus sp. isolated from soil. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology. 9(2):  1117-1128. ISSN 0973-7510
5. Alajeely, A. A. A., Lawrence, R., Jeyakumar, E. and Maurice, N.G. 2014. Risk factors of typhoid fever among patients in the Allahabad region, India. International Journal of Current Research. 6(11): 10025 - 10029. ISSN: 0975-833x.
6. Singh, A.K., Lawrence, R., Jeyakumar E.G. and Ramteke, P.W. 2014. Development of a solid-state fermentation process for production of bacterial α-amylase from agro-byproducts and its optimization. International Journal of Bioinformatics and Biological Sciences. 2(3,4): 237 – 252. ISSN: 2321-7111.
7. Rehman, S.U., Dar, W.A., Ganie, S.A., Bhat, J. A., Mir, G.H., Lawrence, R., Narayan, S. and Singh, P.K. 2013. Comparative efficacy of Trichoderma viride and Trichoderma harzianum against Fusarium oxysporum f sp. ciceris causing wilt of chickpea. African Journal of Microbiology Research. 7(50): 5731-5736. ISSN: 1996-0808
8. Lawrence, R. and Jeyakumar. E. 2013. Antimicrobial Resistance: A Cause for Global Concern. BMC Proceedings. 7(Suppl 3): S1: 1-14. ISSN: 1753-6561.
9. Rehman, S. U., Lawrence, R., Jeyakumar, E., Talat, M. A., Ganie, S.A., Dar, W.A. and Bhat, J.A. 2013. Eco-friendly management of root-rot of chilli caused by Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn. African Journal of Agricultural Research. 8(21): 2563-2566. ISSN: 1991-637X.
10. Lawrence, R., Shukla, S.D. and Jeyakumar, E. 2011. Antilisterial activity of partially purified nisin obtained from Lactococcus lactis. Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences. 13 (1): 103 – 108. ISSN: 0972-3005
11. Jeyakumar, E., Lawrence, R. and Pal, T. 2011. Comparative evaluation in the efficacy of Peppermint (Mentha piperita) oil with standards antibiotics against selected bacterial pathogens. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine. 1 (2): S253-S257. ISSN: 2221-1691.
12.  Kumar, S., Benjamin, J.C., Lawrence, R. and Kumar, K. 2010. Evaluation of selected nosocomial bacterial pathogens isolated from hospital aerosol and their antibiotic susceptibility pattern. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology 4(2): 903-906.  ISSN: 0973-7510
13.  Lawrence, R., Tripathi, P. and Jeyakumar, E. 2009 Isolation and Identification of antibacterial compounds from Aloe vera, Brazilian Journal of Microbiology 40: 906-915. ISSN: 0974-391x.
14.  Joseph, B., Patra, R.R. and Lawrence, R. (2009) Characterization of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria associated with chickpea (C. arietinum L.) International Journal of Plant Production 1(2): 141-152. ISSN: 1735-6814.
15. Jeyakumar, E., Lawrence, R. and Ahmad, S. 2005. Antibacterial activity of garlic, onion and ginger against the contaminants of fermented milks. Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences. 7(2): 237-238. ISSN: 0972-3005.
16. Das, R. and Lawrence, R. (2003). A study on antibacterial activities of Shrikhand. Journal of Nepalgunj Medical College, 3 (1): 39-41.  ISSN: 2362-1192
17. Singh, S.M., Khan, R., Sharma, S. and Chatterjee, P.K. (1989). Clinical and experimental mycotic corneal ulcer caused by Aspergillus fumigatus and the effect of oral ketoconazole in the treatment. Mycopathologia 106:133-141. ISSN: 0301-486X

National Publications

1. Hafeez, M., Masih, H., Lawrence, R. and Ramteke, P.W. 2015. Halotolerant Azotobacter spp. and its bio-formulations to screen, deferent carrier materials and shelf life study. New Agriculturist. 26 (1). 26(2): 351 - 356. ISSN: 0971-0647
2.  Jeyakumar, E. and Lawrence, R. 2014. Prevalence of multi-drug resistant (MDR) enteric bacteria in milk and milk products. Indian Journal of Dairy Science. 67(5): 405 – 412. ISSN: 0019-5146.
3. Kumar, P., Irchhiaya, R., Lawrence, R., Verma, A., SIngh, K. and   Ahirwar. V. 2014. Antihyperglycemic effect of the leaves of melia azedarach onalloxan induced diabetic rats. International Journal of Pharma Professionals Research. 5(4): 1121 - 1124. ISSN -0975-2366
4. Lawrence, R., Srivastava, A. and Jeyakumar, E. 2014. Drug Resistance in Campylobacter spp. Isolated from Feces of Pediatric Patients with Diarrhea. In: Antimicrobial Resistance: A Cause for Global Concern. (Eds.) Rubina Lawrence, Ebenezer Jeyakumar, George Thomas, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi.pp.92-105. ISBN 978-81-8487-249-1.
5. Lawrence, R., and Jeyakumar, E. 2014. Multi-drug Resistance of Listeria spp. Isolated from Milk and Milk Products. In: Antimicrobial Resistance: A Cause for Global Concern. (Eds.) Rubina Lawrence, Ebenezer Jeyakumar, George Thomas, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi.pp.284-292. ISBN 978-81-8487-249-1.
6. Imran, M., Lawrence, R., Alam, M. N., Shariq, M., Jeyakumar, E. 2012. Synergistic effects of Ocimum sanctum extract and antibiotics on methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolated from clinical specimens. Journal of Recent advances in Applied Sciences. 27(1/2): 99-107.ISSN:0970-1990.
7. Rehman, S., Lawrence, R., Jeyakumar, E. and Badri, Z. A. 2012. Comparative efficacy of Trichoderma viride, T. harzianum and carbendazim against damping-off disease of cauliflower caused by Rhizoctonia solani Kuehn. Journal of Biopesticides. 5(1): 23-27. ISSN: 0974-391x.
8. Jahan, F., Lawrence, R., Kumar, V. and Junaid, M. 2011. Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of plant extracts on antibiotic susceptible and resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research. 3(4): 777 – 789. ISSN: 0975-7384.
9.  Jeyakumar, E., Lawrence, R., Farmer, R. and Sahai, S. 2011. In vitro and in silico analysis of xylanase produced by Bacillus licheniformis. Applied Biological Research. 13: 17 – 27. ISSN: 0974-4517.
10. Lawrence, R., Roy, N. and Jeyakumar, E. 2010. Antibacterial activity of Honey: An In vitro study. Journal of Holistic Environment. 1(1): 80 – 83.
11. Rehman, S. U. and Lawrence, R. 2010. Biological Control of Damping off disease of cabbage caused by Rhizoctonia solani. Applied Biological Research. 12: 38 – 41. ISSN:  0974-4517.
12. Naim, A. and Lawrence, R. 2003. Study on antibiotic sensitivity patterns of various Lactobacillus. acidophilus strains. The Allahabad Farmer, LVII (1): 58-63. ISSN: 0971-9075
13. Khan, R. and Gulati, A.K. 2000. Genital mycoplasmas in pregnant women and fetal outcome. Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology. 18: 110 -113.ISSN: 0255-0857.
14. Khan, R. and Gulati, A.K. 1999. Prevalence of genital mycoplasmas in pregnant women. Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology. 17: 170-172. ISSN: 0255-0857.
15. Khan, R. and Gulati, A.K. 1996. Serological comparison of different isolates of Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum. Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology. 14: 155-157. ISSN: 0255-0857.

Books

1. Rubina Lawrence. 2009. Antimicrobial Resistance: From Emerging Threat to Reality, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-81-8487-060-2.
2. Rubina Lawrence, Ebenezer Jeyakumar and George Thomas. 2014. Antimicrobial Resistance: A Cause for Global Concern, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-8487-249-1.

Abstracts

1. Lawrence, R., Gupta, A. and Jeyakumar, E.  2015. Antibacterial Activity of Punica granatum (Rind) against selected Multi Drug Resistance Bacteria. 56th Annual Conference. Association of Microbiologists of India. 7-10, December, 2015.
2. Lawrence, R and Jeyakumar, E. 2015. Multidrug resistance and heavy metal tolerance profile of Bacillus cereus isolated from food samples. International Conference on B. anthracis, B. cereus and B. thuringiensis. Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. 27-31 October, 2015.
3. Jeyakumar, E. and Lawrence, R. 2015. Toxicity of B. thuringiensis against Leucinodes orbonalis. International Conference on B. anthracis, B. cereus and B. thuringiensis. Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. 27-31 October, 2015.
4. Lawrence, R. and Jeyakumar. E. 2015. Efficacy of bioactive compounds from Acacia arabica against multi-drug resistant clinical bacterial pathogens. Sixth Congress of European Microbiologists, FEMS at Maastricht, The Netherlands during June 7th – 11th, 2015. A126.
5. Srivastava, N., Suseela, M.R., Toppo, K., Mishra, S. and Lawrence, R. 2015. Antibacterial activty of some potential algal strains of Bundelkhand region of central India.Fifth International Conference on Plants and Environmental Pollution: ICPEP-5.National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow. 24-27 February, 2015.Abstract SVI/P-40. pp. 202.
6. Srivastava, N., Suseela, M.R., Toppo, K. and Lawrence, R. 2015. Antibacterial activity of a cyanobacterium Oscillatoria. National Symposium on Emerging Trends and Challenges in Plant Science Research. Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. 19-20 February, 2015. Abstract 08-PMP. pp. 51-52.
7. Lawrence, R., Gupta, A. and Jeyakumar, E.  2014. Antibacterial activity of Acacia arabica (Bark) extract against selected multi-drug resistant bacterial pathogens. National symposium on Hospital acquired Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance. Department of Microbiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. 9th December, 2014. Abstract PA – 13. pp. 68
8.  Lawrence, R. and Srivastava, A. 2012. Isolation and antibiotic susceptibility test of Campylobacter spp. from stool samples of pediatric patients. 2nd National Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance: A Cause for Global Concern, Department of Microbiology and Fermentation Technology, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Deemed-to-be-University, Allahabad, 6-8th February, 2012. Abstract CLPS-08, pp. 46.
9. Lawrence, R. and Singh, M. 2012. Evaluation of Hi Chrome MRSA agar and MRSA selective agar for the screening and identification of MRSA. 2nd National Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance: A Cause for Global Concern, Department of Microbiology and Fermentation Technology, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Deemed-to-be-University, Allahabad, 6-8th February, 2012. Abstract CLPS-24, pp. 56.
10. Lawrence, R. and Singh, M. 2012. Evaluation of Hi Chrome MRSA agar and MRSA selective agar for the screening and identification of MRSA. 2nd National Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance: A Cause for Global Concern, Department of Microbiology and Fermentation Technology, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Deemed-to-be-University, Allahabad, 6-8th February, 2012. Abstract CLPS-24, pp. 56.
11. Jeyakumar, E., Singh, A.K. and Lawrence, R. 2012. Antidermatophytic activities of Eucalyptus camaldulensis against multi-drug resistant dermatophytes. 2nd National Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance: A Cause for Global Concern, Department of Microbiology and Fermentation Technology, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Deemed-to-be-University, Allahabad, 6-8th February, 2012. Abstract CLPS-28, pp. 59.
12. Lawrence, R. and Singh, M. 2012. Evaluation of Hi Chrome MRSA agar and MRSA selective agar for the screening and identification of MRSA. 2nd National Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance: A Cause for Global Concern, Department of Microbiology and Fermentation Technology, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Deemed-to-be-University, Allahabad, 6-8th February, 2012. Abstract CLPS-24, pp. 56.
13. Lawrence, R. and Phillip, J. 2012. Prevalence of multi-drug resistant species of Campylobacter in raw chicken meat. 2nd National Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance: A Cause for Global Concern, Department of Microbiology and Fermentation Technology, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Deemed-to-be-University, Allahabad, 6-8th February, 2012. Abstract AGPS-06, pp. 71.
14. Rai, G.K., Lawrence, R. and Sharma, B. 2012. Genetic Characterization of neuraminidase gene of oseltamivir-resistant swine flu (Human influence A H1N1 virus). 2nd National Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance: A Cause for Global Concern, Department of Microbiology and Fermentation Technology, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Deemed-to-be-University, Allahabad, 6-8th February, 2012. Abstract CBPS-01, pp. 84.
15. Lawrence, R., Singh, P. and Jeyakumar, E. 2009. Antibacterial activity of Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Cinnamon) against enteric pathogenic bacteria. National Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance: From Emerging Threat to Reality NCAR-09, Allahabad Agricultural Institute – Deemed University, Allahabad, Mar 23-25, 2009, P-80.
16. Lawrence, R., Magan, N. and Naim, A. 2009. Effect of common food preservatives on the growth of Listeria spp. National Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance: From Emerging Threat to Reality NCAR-09, Allahabad Agricultural Institute – Deemed University, Allahabad, Mar 23-25, 2009, P-78.
17. Lawrence, R., Verma, P. and Jeyakumar, E. 2009. Antibiotic resistant Group B Streptococci in pregnant women and their neonates. National Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance: From Emerging Threat to Reality NCAR-09, Allahabad Agricultural Institute – Deemed University, Allahabad, Mar 23-25, 2009, P-37.
18. Joel, J., Prabagaran, Ramteke P.W. and Lawrence, R. 2009. Penicillin resistant Streptococcus mutans isolated from sub-acute endocarditis patients. National Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance: From Emerging Threat to Reality NCAR-09, Allahabad Agricultural Institute – Deemed University, Allahabad, Mar 23-25, 2009, P-33.
19. Lawrence, R.  and Fatima, S. 2009. Study of Gardnerella vaginalis in women with infection of lower genital tract. National Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance: From Emerging Threat to Reality NCAR-09, Allahabad Agricultural Institute – Deemed University, Allahabad, Mar 23-25, 2009, P-31.
20. Lawrence, R. and Modi, B. 2009. Isolation of multi-drug resistant Shigella species from paediatric patients suffering from acute diarrhoeal disease. National Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance: From Emerging Threat to Reality NCAR-09, Allahabad Agricultural Institute – Deemed University, Allahabad, Mar 23-25, 2009, P-29.
21. Kumar, V., Gupta, P. and Lawrence, R. 2009. Antimicrobial resistance pattern of beta-lactamase producing gram-negative clinical isolates. National Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance: From Emerging Threat to Reality NCAR-09, Allahabad Agricultural Institute – Deemed University, Allahabad, Mar 23-25, 2009, P-20.
22. Lawrence, R. and Tewari, J. 2009. Sensitivity pattern of Salmonella typhi isolates in Allahabad. National Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance: From Emerging Threat to Reality NCAR-09, Allahabad Agricultural Institute – Deemed University, Allahabad, Mar 23-25, 2009, P-18.
23. Singh, S.N., Saurav, S. and Lawrence, R. 2008. Effect of Lactobacillus acidophilus strains, temperature & Packaging Material on Shelf Life of Paneer. VII Annual Conference of IAVPHS & International Symposium on Food Safety, Quality Assurance & Global Trade:Concerns & Strategies, Dept. of Veterinary Public Health, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar in Collaboration with  Michigan State University, USA, Nov. 7-9 2008.
24. Singh, S.N., Yadav, P.P. and Lawrence, R. 2008. Partial Purification and Production Optimization of Pediocin P and Pediocin Ach. VII Annual Conference of IAVPHS & International Symposium on Food Safety, Quality Assurance & Global Trade: Concerns & Strategies ,Dept. of Veterinary Public Health, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar in Collaboration with  Michigan State University, USA, Nov. 7-9 2008
25. Jeyakumar, E., Yadav, S. and Lawrence, R. (2008). Isolation and Characterization of Bacillus thuringiensis as a Biocontrol agent. National Symposium on Contemporary Environmental Problems and Biotechnological Applications in their Management School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, March 7-8, 2008. P-28.
26. Jeyakumar, E., Kumar, G. and Lawrence, R. 2008. Isolation, Identification and Optimization of production parameters for thermophilic cellulose free bacterial xylanase from cow dung thermo compost. National Symposium on Contemporary Environmental Problems and Biotechnological Applications in their Management. School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, March 7-8, 2008.
27. Jeyakumar, E., Sahai, S. and Lawrence, R. 2008. Production & Purification of Xylanase from Bacillus licheniformis. National Symposium on Contemporary Environmental Problems and Biotechnological Applications in their Management. School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, March 7-8, 2008.
28.  Lawrence, R., Srivastava, N., Jeyakumar, E. 2008. Antibacterial activity of selected medicinal plants of India. National Symposium on Contemporary Environmental Problems and Biotechnological Applications in their management. School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, March 7-8, 2008.
29. Lawrence, R., Tripathi, P., Jeyakumar, E. 2008. Isolation, purification and evaluation of antibacterial agents from Aloe vera. Fourth Annual Conference of UP chapter of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists UPMICRON 2008, at CSM Medical University, Lucknow, February 16th 2008.
30. Lawrence, R., Jahan, F., and Singh, S.N. 2008. Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of plant extracts on antibiotic susceptible and resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains. Fourth Annual Conference of UP chapter of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists UPMICRON 2008, at CSM Medical University, Lucknow on February 16th 2008.
31. Lawrence, R., Juanid, M. and Jeyakumar, E. 2008. Isolation and characterization of Anti-Listerial Bacteriocin producing Lactobacillus acidophilus from curd. Dairy Industry Conference, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi on February 19-21, 2008.
32. Naim, A., Lawrence, R. and Jeyakumar, E. 2008. Antibacterial Activity of Methanol Acetone Extract (MAE) prepared from Acidophilus milk against GIT pathogens. Dairy Industry Conference, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi on February 19-21, 2008.
33. Singh, S. N., Kumar, A. and Lawrence, R. 2007. Isolation and partial purification of bacteriocin like compound from L. acidophilus    HEALTH FOODS, 19th Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists ICFOST 2007, at IIT, Kharagpur on Dec 31, 2007 - Jan 2, 2008.
34. Singh, S.N., Dixit, A. and Lawrence, R. 2007. Antibacterial activities of Psidium guajava varieties against selected bacterial pathogens. HEALTH FOODS, 19th Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists ICFOST 2007, at IIT, Kharagpur on Dec 31, 2007 - Jan 2, 2008.
35. Lawrence, R., Firdaus, G. and Jeyakumar, E. 2007. Evaluation of in vitro of Honey in Multi-Drug Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. HEALTH FOODS, 19th Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists ICFOST 2007, at IIT, Kharagpur on Dec 31, 2007 - Jan 2, 2008.
36. Lawrence, R., Kumar, S. and Singh, S. 2007. Comparative Evaluation of Betadine and Clohexplus Mouthwashes on Oral Microbial Flora. Fourth Madhya Pradesh Science Congress on Knowledge Based Society Using Environmentally Sustainable Science & Technology at Govt. Holkar Science College, Indore on Dec 26-27, 2007.
37. Singh, S.N., Ojha, P.K., Jeyakumar E. and Lawrence, R. 2007. Antagonistic activity of Pseudomonas fluorescence against selected fungal pathogens. National conference on Scope and Application of microbes in Agriculture and Environment: New Horizons and Technologies 2007. Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology CSJM University, Kanpur. February 19 –21, 2007.
38. Babu, J., Ranjan, P.R and Lawrence, R. 2007. Plant growth promoting and heavy metal tolerance traits of Rhizobacteria associated with chick pea (C. arietinum). National conference on Scope and Application of Microbes in Agriculture and Environment: New Horizons and Technologies. Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology CSJM University, Kanpur. February 19 –21, 2007.
39. Gupta, P., Lawrence, R. and Joseph, B. 2007. Bacterial Contamination (Coliform) in Ganga waters in view of Ardh-Kumbh 2007 at Allahabad. Seminar on Water quality and Resource Management organized by Yash Krishi, Takniki Evam Vigyan Kendra on 21st January 2007.
40. Gupta, P., Lawrence, R. and Jeyakumar, E. 2007. Water purification methods for rural areas using traditional herbs. Seminar on Water Quality and Resource Management organized by Yash Krishi, Takniki Evam Vigyan Kendra on 21st January 2007.
41. Srivastava, M., Lawrence, R., Alam, M. and Lal, R. 2007. Characterization of Rhizoctonia solani isolated from selected medicinal and aromatic plants. Fourteenth International Conference of the Forum for Interdisciplinary Mathematics on Computational, Mathematical and statistical methods, Department of Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai, Jan 6-8, 2007, P-102
42. Lawrence, R., Gaur, D.K., Gupta, P. and Jeyakumar, E. 2007. Antifungal activity of Aloe vera gel against selected pathogenic fungi. National conference on Emerging Trends in Medicinal Plants and their Biotechnological Advances. Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur, January  5-6, 2007.
43. Lawrence, R., Gupta, G. and Jeyakumar, E. 2007. Antibacterial activity of Aloe vera gel against selected bacterial pathogens. National conference on Emerging Trends in Medicinal Plants and their Biotechnological Advances. Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur, January 5-6, 2007.
44. Jeyakumar, E., Naik, M.I. and Lawrence, R. 2007. Antibacterial activity of Lemon grass (Cymbopogon citrates) oil against selected pathogenic bacteria. National conference on Emerging Trends in Medicinal Plants and their Biotechnological Advances. Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur, January 5-6, 2007.
45. Oommen, S.M., Ramteke, P.W. and Lawrence, R. 2006 Incidence and Antimicrobial Profile of some pathogenic bacteria isolated from unpasteurized fruit juices. III Madhya Pradesh Science Congress. Bhopal, December 9-10, 2006.
46. Lohia, S., Lawrence, R. and Ramteke, P.W. 2005. Incidence of Streptococcus mutans in human dental caries in and around Allahabad. International Conference on “Microbial Diversity: Current Prospective and Potential Application”, Department of Microbiology, University of Delhi, South Campus, New Delhi.
47.  Wani, I.A., Lawrence, R., Ramteke,P.W., Neogi, P., Dwivedi, M. and  Bhargava, A. 2005. Evaluation and comparison of different plating media for the growth of Helicobacter pyroli isolated from duodenal ulcer patients. International Conference on “Microbial Diversity: Current Prospective and Potential Application”, Department of Microbiology, University of Delhi, South Campus, New Delhi
48. Lawrence, R., Jeyakumar, E., Patnaik, B. and Sharma, S. 2005. Occurrence of Listeria spp. from selected food samples. 47th Annual Conference of Association of Microbiologist India “MICROTEK 2005”held at Osmania University, December 8-10.
49. Jeyakumar E. and Lawrence, R. 2004. Antibacterial effect of some common spices against human pathogenic bacteria. APSI Scientist meet and National Conference on current Issues of Plant Sciences: Health & Environmental Aspects, Agra, October 8-9.
50. Gupta, P., Lawrence, R., Jeyakumar, E. and Upadhyay, S. 2004. Evaluation of some traditional herbs/spices against enteric pathogenic bacteria in well-water. APSI Scientist meet and National Conference on current Issues of Plant Sciences: Health & Environmental Aspects, Agra, October 8-9.
51.  Singh, S.N., Lawrence, R. and Oommen, S.M. 2004. Food Contamination: A challenge for the khoa industry with special reference to Allahabad city. Madhya Pradesh Science Congress held at Bhopal, December 26-27.
52. Roy, N., Lawrence, R. and Jeyakumar, E. (2004). Antibacterial activity of Honey: An in vitro study. 45th Annual Conference of Association of Microbiologist India “MICROTEK 2K4”held at NDRI, Karnal, November 23-25.
53. Dixit, K. and Lawrence, R. 2004. Evaluation of antibacterial activity of garlic (Alium sativum) against some members of family Enterobacteriaceae. 45th Annual Conference of Association of Microbiologist India “MICROTEK 2K4”held at NDRI, Karnal, November 23-25.
54. Dwivedi, S., Lawrence, R. and Jeyakumar, E. (2004). Survival of pathogenic bacteria in dahi at different time and temperature periods. 45th Annual Conference of Association of Microbiologist India “MICROTEK 2K4”held at NDRI, Karnal, November 23-25.
55. Verma, R. and Lawrence, R. 2004. Standardization of media, composition, pH, incubation period on the growth and antibacterial activity of Lactobacillus acidophilus. 45th Annual Conference of Association of Microbiologist India “MICROTEK 2K4”held at NDRI, Karnal, November 23-25.
56.  Srivastava, V. and Lawrence, R. 2000. Antagonistic effect of curd on bacteria. IInd Indian Agricultural Scientists and Farmers Congress, Allahabad, February19-20.
57. Khan, R. and Gulati, A.K. 1998. Genital mycoplasmas in pregnant women and fetal outcome. IVth National Conference cum Vth Workshop on Mycoplasmology, AIIMS, New Delhi, July 27-28.
58. Khan, R.  and Gulati, A.K.1995. Development of latex agglutination test for rapid diagnosis of genital mycoplasma infections, IIIrd National Conference on Mycoplasmology, Chennai, February 13-15.

PAPER/POSTER PRESENTED

1. Rubina Lawrence and Ebenezer Jeyakumar. 2015. Multidrug resistance and heavy metal tolerance profile of Bacillus cereus isolated from food samples. International Conference on B. anthracis, B. cereus and B. thuringiensis. Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. October 27-31
2. Rubina Lawrence and Ebenezer Jeyakumar. 2015. Efficacy of bioactive compounds from Acacia arabica against multi-drug resistant clinical bacterial pathogens. Sixth Congress of European Microbiologists, FEMS at Maastricht, The Netherlands during June 7- 11.
3. Rubina Khan and A.K. Gulati,  1998. Genital mycoplasmas in pregnant women and fetal outcome. IVth National Conference cum Vth Workshop on Mycoplasmology, AIIMS, New Delhi, July 27-28.
4. Rubina Khan and A.K. Gulati.1995. Development of latex agglutination test for rapid diagnosis of genital mycoplasma infections, IIIrd National Conference on Mycoplasmology, Chennai, February 13-15.

CONFERENCE/SYMPOSIUM/SEMINAR ATTENDED

1. International Conference on B. anthracis, B. cereus and B. thuringiensis. Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. October 27-31, 2015.
2. Sixth Congress of European Microbiologists, FEMS at Maastricht, The Netherlands during June 7-11, 2015.
3. International Conference on Future prospects on advancement in biological sciences, health issues and environmental protection “FAB-HEP 2014”, Indira Gandhi Prastishthan, Cytogene Research and Development and Society of Biosciences Health Issues and Environmental Protection, Lucknow. February, 7-8, 2014
4. International Conference on Food Processing and Development of Uttar Pradesh: Preparing a Roadmap with special reference to Eastern U. P. Centre of Food Technology, Allahabad University, Allahabad, December 27-28, 2012.
5. National Seminar on Recent advances and new inclination in biological sciences (NSRANIBS-2012). Department of Biological Sciences, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Deemed-to-be-University, Allahabad. 18th April, 2012.
6. VIII Annual Conference of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists – UP Chapter, UP-MICRO 2012. Department of Microbiology, MotiLal Nehru Medical College, Allahabad. February 11, 2012.
7. National symposium on Advances in Transgenic Technology and its impact on the National Economy, Jacob School of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Deemed-to-be-University, Allahabad. April 23, 2010.
8. Seminar on Water quality and Resource Management organized by Yash Krishi, Takniki Evam Vigyan Kendra on  January 21, 2007.
9. Vth National Conference cum VIth Workshop of Indian Association of     Mycoplasmologist, PGIMER, Chandigarh, February 9 – 11, 2001.
10.  IVth National Conference cum Vth Workshop on Mycoplasmology, AIIMS, New Delhi, July 27-28, 1998
11. IIIrd National Conference on Mycoplasmology, Chennai, February 13-15, 1995.

PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOPS/SUMMER & WINTER SCHOOLS

1. One day workshop on “Intellectual property and innovation management in knowledge era” National Research Development Corporation, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Deemed to be University, Allahabad. November 7, 2013.
2. Two day National workshop on “Advanced Research Methods in Social Sciences” Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Deemed to be University, Allahabad September 20-21, 2012.
3. UGC sponsored Workshop on Capacity Building of Women Managers in Higher Education, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, November 20-25, 2006.
4. ICAR sponsored Short course on “Recent advances in Production and use of Bio-pesticides in Plant Protection”, Department  of Plant Protection, AAI-DU, Allahabad, December 21-30, 2004
5. ICAR sponsored Summer School on” New Concepts in Plant and Insect Parasitic Nematodes”, Department  of Plant Protection, AAI-DU, Allahabad, July 14-August 3, 2003
6. VIth Workshop of Indian Association of Mycoplasmologist, PGIMER, Chandigarh, February 9 – 11, 2001.
7. Vth Workshop on Mycoplasmology, AIIMS, New Delhi, July 27-28, 1998
8. Mycoplasma infection of man, animals and plants- IInd National Workshop ,SGPGI, Lucknow, November 25-27, 1991

• Prof. Rubina Lawrence has been actively involved in teaching following microbiology courses offered in various undergraduate, post graduate and doctoral programs with an experience of 32 years.

1. Microbiology
2. Principles of Food and Dairy Microbiology
3. General Microbiology
4. Food and Dairy Microbiology
5. Medical Microbiology
6. Microbial Physiology
7. Microbiology of starter cultures
8. Medical Bacteriology
9. Pharmaceutical Microbiology
10. Veterinary Microbiology

• She has successfully supervised around 130 post graduate and 5 doctoral students. Currently she has 2 Ph.D. students working under her supervision

• Assistant Warden Women’s Hostel, AAI-DU from 1994-1998
• Member, Athletic Committee from 1994-1995
• Head, Department of Microbiology & Microbial Technology from 2004 till date
• Associate Dean Student’s Welfare from 2005-2006
• Member Sales & Purchase Committee from 2007-2010
• Examination Superintendent, College of Biotechnology & Allied Sciences, from 2004-2008.
• As Team Expert of Research Advisory Committee for Microbiology, AAIDU, from 2008-2010.
• Member, Academic Audit Committee, SHIATS, from 2009 -2010.
• Member, Food and Hygiene Committee, SHIATS, from 2011 -2012
• Associate Dean (Academics), Jacob School of Biotech and Bioengineering from May 2014 till date.