About SILS

The Saraswathi Institute of Lifescience (SILS) is a pioneering interdisciplinary research center located in Tamil Nadu, India. Established under the guidance of the Saraswathi Group of Institutions, SILS is dedicated to promoting impactful scientific research with national and international relevance.

Our focus lies in advanced life sciences, including agriculture, biotechnology, environmental studies, and health sciences. SILS fosters innovation, collaboration, and excellence in research, supporting full-time scientists, postdoctoral researchers, and doctoral candidates.

Vision

To promote scientific research that enhances healthy living, ecological balance, and sustainable development.

Mission

SILS is dedicated to contributing to national progress through advanced research in health, agriculture, and environmental sciences, while also encouraging innovation in natural product development, biotechnology, and ecological conservation. The institute is committed to developing eco-friendly technologies and evidence-based natural remedies.

Key Research Areas

• Biological Control & Insect Biodiversity
• Ethnopharmacology & Medicinal Chemistry
• Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology
• Plant Biotechnology
• Natural Product Isolation and Characterization
• Phytochemical & microbial metabolite screening (antimicrobial, antidiabetic, etc.)
• Tissue culture & marker-assisted selection
• In vitro & In vivo pharmacological studies
• Medicinal mushroom research
• Documentation of indigenous flora
• Product/process development & patenting

Research Facilities

• UV/Vis Spectrophotometer
• FT-IR Spectrometer
• Laminar Air Flow Chamber
• Incubator
• Magnetic Stirrer
• Centrifuge
• Plant Growth Analysis Setup
• Microscope with Imaging System
• Hot Air Oven
• Refrigerated Storage
• Agri field trial setup

Collaborative Framework

External Collaborations

• MoUs & MoAs with national/international institutions
• Collaborative research and infrastructure sharing
• Guest lectures and joint publications
• Visiting Scientist programs