Dr. David Henry Elisha

• Probiotics & Immunomodulation
• Fermentation Technology
• Nutraceutical Product Development

Ph.D. Dissertation

• Ph.D Title; Fermentative Production of native lactic acid bacteria producing exopolysaccharides.
• Supervisor: Dr S.G. Prapulla, Retd. Head & Chief Scientist, Microbiology & Fermentation Techology
• Institute: Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru

International Conference Papers

• Delivered Young Scientist’s presentation titled, “In vivo evaluation of the health-promoting attributes of Exopolysaccharide (EPS) producing indigenous probiotic L. plantarum MCC2034, in the management of acute colitis” at the 9th International conference titled, “Fermented foods, health status & social wellbeing,” organized by the Swedish South Asian Network for Fermented Foods (SASNET-FF) from 13–14th December, 2019, held at Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat, India.
• Presented a poster titled, “Development of a novel Diabetic-friendly ready-to-serve (RTS) beverage with ethno-medicinal flora (Rhododendron arboreum).” at India Bio 22nd Bengaluru Tech Summit 2019. Focal theme: Innovation & impact held on 18–20th November 2019 at Bangalore Palace, Bengaluru.
• Presented a poster titled “Indigenous probiotic strains of India: effective tools in the management of health disorders caused by immune dysfunction” at the 1st International Conference for Recent Advances in Applied Sciences 2019, held on 17–18th October, 2019 at REVA University, Rukmini Knowledge Park, Kattigenahalli, Yelahanka, Bengaluru – 560064.
• Presented a poster titled “The neurobiological and clinical consequences of child abuse and neglect.” at the 1st International Conference for Recent Advances in Applied Sciences 2019, held on 17–18th October, 2019 at REVA University, Rukmini Knowledge Park, Kattigenahalli, Yelahanka, Bengaluru – 560064.
• Presented a poster titled: Distribution of the public health impact of drug-resistant Streptococcus pneumonia. at the 1st International Conference for Recent Advances in Applied Sciences 2019, held on 17–18th October, 2019 at REVA University, Rukmini Knowledge Park, Kattigenahalli, Yelahanka, Bengaluru – 560064.
• Presented a poster titled: Enhanced Biosynthesis of exopolysaccharide by L. plantarum CFR 2502, isolated from Takrarista, an indigenous Indian lactic fermented preparation: Rational selection of simplified medium & carbon source. at the 1st Annual Conference of Probiotic Association of India, titled, “International Symposium on Probiotics for Human Health-New Innovations and Emerging Trends” held at New Delhi, from August 27–28, 2012.
• Presented a poster titled: Molecular characterization of a lactic acid bacterium and in vitro evaluation of its probiotic potential. at the “International Conference on Microbial Biotechnology for sustainable Development,” held at Panjab University, Chandigarh, from November 3–6, 2011.
• Presented a poster titled: Screening of lactic acid bacteria from various Ayurvedic lactic fermented products for the production of exopolysaccharides and its quantification. at the “National Conference on Thrust Area of Biotechnology and Bioengineering,” held at Sikar, Rajasthan from February 26–27th, 2010.
• Presented a poster titled, “Novel Synbiotic Nutraceuticals Incorporating Indigenous Probiotics & Millet-based prebiotics for combating Calcium malnutrition among Women.” at India Bio 22nd Bengaluru Tech Summit 2019. Focal theme: Next is Now,” held on 19–21th November 2020 at Bangalore Palace, Bengaluru.

International Journal Papers

• Henry, D.E., Halami, P.M., Prapulla, S.G. 2015. Lactobacillus plantarum MCC2034, a novel isolate from traditional Indian lactic fermented preparation: molecular identification and evaluation of its in vitro probiotic potential. Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Food Sciences, 4, pp. 328–331.
• Henry, D.E., Prapulla, S.G. 2014. Exopolysaccharide producing lactic acid bacterium from traditional lactic fermented preparations: screening, biosynthesis dynamics, compositional analysis of exopolysaccharide and evaluation of its probiotic potential. Annals of Food Science & Technology, 15, pp. 336–344.
• Girishkumar, B., Henry, D.E., Srinivasan, K., Prapulla, S.G. 2012. Beneficial effect of a probiotic Lactobacillus fermentum CFR2195 in trinitrobenzenesulfonate-induced colitis in rats. Annals of Food Science & Technology, 13, pp. 231–239.

Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (India) [AFST (I)]

• Member

Swedish South Asian Network on Fermented Foods [SASNET-FF]

• Member

Indian Red Cross Society [IRCS]

• Member