Report on

Industrial visit to

CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Lucknow

Date of Visit: 17th March 2026

Organised by: Maharishi School of Sciences in association with IQAC and MIRC

Objective: On March 17, 2026, the Maharishi School of Sciences (MUIT, Lucknow Campus), in association with IQAC and MIRC, organized an industrial visit for B.Sc. Biotechnology students to the CSIR–Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR–IITR), Lucknow, with the aim of providing practical exposure to advanced research facilities in the field of toxicology and to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world research applications, helping students understand modern tools, techniques, and opportunities in the field of toxicology.

Participating Students: Students of B. Sc. (Biotechnology)

Visit Details: The industrial visit commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Chetna (Senior Project Associate), who presented an overview of the institute’s activities, achievements, and research areas. She highlighted opportunities for graduate students and discussed key aspects of toxicity studies, including mutagenicity, food and drug toxicity, environmental toxicity, and nano-toxicology, along with their analysis and applications.

This was followed by expert interactions, where Dr. Shadab (Research Associate) conducted an interactive session on flow cytometry, spectroscopy, NABL standards, tissue culture techniques, and the development of animal and plant cell lines, including the HeLa cell line. The session also covered the processes and recent advancements in wastewater treatment, highlighting the role of various chemicals and their mutagenic effects. A demonstration of the advanced microscopy techniques (TEM and SEM) was also provided, offering valuable insights into its application in cellular visualization and research.

Overall, the visit provided valuable opportunities for students to interact with experts and gain insights into ongoing research in toxicology, disease treatment, and environmental health. It significantly contributed to enhancing their academic knowledge and awareness of research and career opportunities in the field of biotechnology and life sciences. The visit was successfully coordinated by Dr. Kirti Singh (Asst Prof., MSOS).

Students’ Feedback: The students expressed enthusiasm and satisfaction with the visit, appreciating the exposure to advanced techniques like TEM and SEM and interactions with scientists. The experience was highly informative and motivated them to explore career opportunities in toxicology, biotechnology, and environmental sciences.

Acknowledgements: The Maharishi School of Sciences expresses sincere gratitude to the Director, CSIR–IITR, for granting permission and facilitating the visit, and also extends its sincere thanks to Hon’ble Vice Chancellor (Prof. Bhanu Pratap Singh), Registrar (Dr. Girish Chhimwal), Dean Academics (Prof. Neeraj Jain), Dean–MSOS (Dr. Nishant Kumar), and Dy. Dean–MSOS (Dr. Kanchan Awasthi) for their constant support, encouragement, and guidance in organizing this educational visit. Special thanks are due to Sr. AO (Mr. Rajesh Singh) and Mr. Kaustubh Misra (MIRC) for their valuable assistance in arranging the visit