Jagan V. Valluri Professor

Organization:

Cell Molecular Biology Laboratory

Biological Sciences

Marshall University

Office:

Science Hall 116

Phone:
304-696-2409

E-Mail:
valluri at marshall.edu

Current Research

Education

Ph.D. Texas A&M University, 1988

M.S.   Baylor University, 1984

B.S.   Osmania University,1981

Major Areas of Experience

Isolation, purification and characterization of proteins from plant and animal cells, Enzyme kinetics, Carbohydrate analysis by HPLC columns, Preparative recovery and purification of proteins and nucleic acids, GC analysis of hydrocarbons and terpenoid compounds.

Production of enzymes and specialty chemicals in microgravity-based bioreactors, Proficiency in isolation and derivation of natural products, Plant gene expression and molecular biology. Demonstrated experience in maintaining and running medicinal plant cell cultures in bioreactors with emphasis on sampling automation and bioreactor monitoring and control.

Broad experience in modern instrumentation and analytical techniques including:  HPLC, GPC, SDS-PAGE, GLC, Chromatography, and Computer automation / data analysis. Cell culturing techniques using microgravity-based bioreactors.

External Grants Awarded

Title: Production of Biomass and Protein for Advanced Life Support in a Microgravity-based Hydrodynamic Focusing Bioreactor (HFB).

Agency: NASA Amount $28,000. Effevctives:6/1/05-6/30/06

Title: Plant Cell Culture Growth in a Microgravity-based Bioreactor. Agency: NASA Amount $25,000. Effective dates: 7/1/03-12/15/04

Title: Plant Cell Growth in HFB. Agency: NASA Division of Space Life Sciences. Amount $10,000. Effective dates: 9/2/02-3/15/03

Title: Environmental Impact Analysis, Belpre Riverfront Park. Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Amount:  $25,000. Effective Dates: 3/1/2002– 12/31/2002

Title: Bioreactor Production of Secondary Metabolites from Plant Cell Cultures.Agency: USDA-NRI; Amount:  $25,000. Effective Dates: 10/1/2000 – 5/30/2001

Title: Developing Study Components for Environmental Analysis. Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Amount:  $49,707. Effective Dates: 9/1/2000 – 9/31/2001

Title: Characterization of E. Coli and Salmonella at U.S. Army Corps Lake Projects. Agency: North American Waterfowl Association, Amount: $21,000. Effective Dates: 5/16/2001 -8/31/2001

Title: Regulation of Gene Expression in Gravistimulated Pea Stems. Agency: NASA; Amount:  $25,000. Effective Dates: 8/1/1998 - 5/30/2001 

Title: Integration of Molecular Methodology, Recombinant DNA Technology and Computer Applications for Science Majors (with Dr. Wayne Elmore).

Agency: WV Legislature Technology Advantage Grant. Amount: $80,000; Effective Dates: 3/1/1997 - 5/30/1998 

Title: Development of Environmental Studies for the Ohio River Main Stem. Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  Amount: $37,700; Effective Dates: 5/1/97 - 8/31/98