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” Authors: Dr David Elisha Henry, Duraiswamy Gobinath & Siddalingaiyya Gurudutt Prapulla at the 9^th International conference titled. ​“Fermented foods, health status & social wellbeing”, organized by the Swedish South Asian Network for Fermented Foods (SASNET-FF) from 13 – 14^th December, 2019 held at Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat, India. 
• Presented poster titled, ​“Development of novel Diabetic-friendly ready-to-serve (RTS) beverage with ethno-medicinal flora (Rhododendron arboreum)”.Authors: Ms Shraddha Bijalwan & Dr David E Henry, at India Bio 22^nd Bengaluru Tech Summit 2019. Focal theme: Innovation & impact held on 18 – 20^th November 2019 at Bangalore Palace, Bengaluru.
• Presented Poster titled ​“Indigenous probiotic strains of India: effective tools in the management of health disorders caused by immune dysfunction”. Author: Dr David E. Henry, at 1^st International Conference for Recent Advances in Applied Sciences 2019, held on 17 – 18^th October, 2019 at REVA University, Rukmini Knowledge Park, Kattigenahalli, Yelahanka, Bengaluru – 560064
• Presented Poster titled ​“The neurobiological and clinical consequences of child abuse and neglect. Authors: Ms Sai Navya Raj and Dr David E. Henry, at 1^st International Conference for Recent Advances in Applied Sciences 2019, held on 17 – 18^th October, 2019 at REVA University, Rukmini Knowledge Park, Kattigenahalli, Yelahanka, Bengaluru – 560064
• · Presented Poster titled: Distribution of the public health impact of drug resistant Streptococcus pneumonia. Authors: Ms Leela Sravani and Dr David E. Henry, at 1^st International Conference for Recent Advances in Applied Sciences 2019, held on 17 – 18^th October, 2019 at REVA University, Rukmini Knowledge Park, Kattigenahalli, Yelahanka, Bengaluru – 560064
• Presented 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. Authors: David Elisha Henry and Siddalingaiya Gurudutt Prapulla, at the1st 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 poster titled: Molecular characterization of a lactic acid bacterium and in vitro evaluation of its probiotic potential. Authors: David Elisha Henry, Prakash Motiram Halami and Siddalingaiya Gurudutt Prapulla, at the ​“International Conference on Microbial Biotechnology for sustainable Development”, held at Panjab University, Chandigarh, from November 3 – 6, 2011.
• Presented poster titled: Screening of lactic acid bacteria from various Ayurvedic lactic fermented products for the production of exopolysaccharides and its quantification. Authors: David Elisha Henry and Siddalingaiya Gurudutt Prapulla, at ​“National Conference on Thrust Area of Biotechnology and Bioengineering”, held at Sikar, Rajasthan from February 26 – 27^th, 2010.
• Presented poster titled, ​“Novel Synbiotic Nutraceuticals Incorporating Indigenous Probiotics & Millet-based prebiotics for combating Calcium malnutrition among Women”. Authors: Padmini C., David H.E., Chennappa G & Nanje Gowda N.A. at India Bio 22^nd Bengaluru Tech Summit 2019. Focal theme: Next is Now”, held on 19 – 21^th 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 rat. Annals of Food Science & Technology, 13, pp. 231 – 239.