Shubham Biotech Nepal Pvt. Ltd.

22/02/2026

We are thrilled to share the outcomes of a recent three-day capacity-building program on Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) sequencing, held at Kathmandu University. This initiative was a key component of our collaborative research project, "Genomic bioprospecting of antimicrobial, probiotic, and extremophilic bacteria from Nepal", supported by Center for Pathogen Genomics (CPG) at the The University of Melbourne (UoM).

This collaboration between the CPG-UoM, Shubham Biotech Nepal Pvt. Ltd. (SBN), and Department of Biotechnology, Kathmandu University (KU) brought together international experts to train Nepalese researchers in cutting-edge genomic technologies.

The objective was to equip our team with practical skills for ONT sequencing and data analysis over three intensive days:

Day 1 (Feb 9, 2026): Bioinformatics Training. Dr. Himal Shrestha, Bioinformatician at CPG-UoM, led a hands-on session on ONT data handling, covering QC, genome assembly, and gene prediction.

Day 2 (Feb 17, 2026): Wet-Lab Masterclass. Dr. Louise Judd, Lead Laboratory Scientist and Genomics Trainer at CPG-UoM, and Dr. Himal, provided in-depth training on DNA inputs, library prep, and initiating a successful sequencing run for 18 bacterial strains from SBN's collections. Dr. Louise's meticulous guidance through every minute detail was invaluable to the team.

Day 3 (Feb 18, 2026): Advanced Troubleshooting & Analysis. We were joined by Dr. Sarah Baines, Fleming Fund Mentor (Human Health) at the WHO collaborating Center for Antimicrobial Resistance, Doherty Institute, UoM along with Dr. Louise and Dr. Himal. Together, we monitored the ongoing sequencing run, analyzed real-time data output, and engaged in critical discussion on troubleshooting and data interpretation.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the expert from the University of Melbourne, Dr. Himal Shrestha, Dr. Louise Judd, and Dr. Sarah Baines, for their dedication and for providing this golden opportunity to develop our expertise. This training marks a significant milestone as our team from KU and SBN formally enters microbial genomics research.

We are also deeply thankful to Dr. Jake A Lacey, Academic Specialist and MDU Bioinformatics Section Leader at the UoM, for his leadership as Principal Investigator of this project. His vision and commitment to fostering international collaboration were instrumental in making this capacity-building program a reality.

We are also deeply thankful to Dr. Parash Mani Timilsina, Co-PI of the project and Associate Professor at KU, and Mrs. Durga Karki, Bioinformatics faculty at KU for their exceptional efforts in facilitating and coordinating this training program. Finally, we appreciate the Department of Biotechnology, Kathmandu University, for hosting this collaboration and contributing to its grand success.

25/06/2022

We would like to congratulate Asst. Prof. Parash Mani Timilsina of Kathmandu University, School of Science and partner organization Shubham Biotech Nepal for successfully completing the project titled "Integrated system for sustainable production of algal fuel pellet in Nepal" with the support of EnergizeNepal Program.
On June 22, 2022 on the chairmanship of Institutional Contact person Associate Prof. Brijesh Adhikary project closure document was handed over to Prof. Dr. Janardan Lamichhane Dean, School of Science.
It was a great pleasure to work in this project and we look forward to future collaborations.

13/03/2022

Thank you EnergizeNepal team for arranging this. With this platform we got opportunity to discuss more about challenges and future potentials with our research partners and funding partners.
Royal Norwegian Embassy, Kathmandu Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel Department Of Biotechnology :: Kathmandu University

12/03/2022

SBN interns presenting poster on "DNA barcoding of coffee varieties grown on Coffee Development Center, Gulmi, Nepal using ITS2 gene sequence" in 4th International Conference on Bioscience and Biotechnology.
Cheers to this talented and hardworking intern team Anish Basnet, Asmita Mainali and Sadikshya Rijal 😃😃

11/03/2021

We are happy to welcome Dr. Damber Bahadur Nepali sir, Dean, School of Engineering, Kathmandu University; Prof. Dr. Kanhaiya Jha sir, Dean, Kathmandu University School of Science - KUSOS; Mr. Ravi Gautam sir, Program manager, EnergizeNepal; Mr. Nawaraj Sanjel, Assistant manager, EnergizeNepal and Mr. Parash Mani Timilsina sir, assistant professor, Department Of Biotechnology :: Kathmandu University at our facilities. Purpose of the visit was to observe the implementation of EnergizeNepal project "Integrated system for sustainable production of algal fuel pellets in Nepal". Along with algae cultivation and pelletization, team also observed different ongoing activities at SBN.
We had very fruitful discussion, thank you Dean sir from the respective schools for your encouragement and guidance. Thank you Ravi sir and Nawaraj Sir for your support and guidance. Thank you Parash sir and EnergizeNepal team for organizing this visit.
Date of visit: 5th March, 2021

30/01/2021

Workshop on "Integrated system for sustainable production of algal fuel pellets in Nepal". Team from EnergizeNepal and professors from Kathmandu University visited the facilities.

08/03/2020

13/02/2020

Photo by Asmita Shrestha

24/12/2019

अहिले अमेरिकन फौजी किराको प्रकोप बढ्दै गएको अवश्था छ र यस्ले मकै, धान मात्र नभएर ८० भन्दा बढी प्रकरका बालिनालिमा क्षति गर्न सक्ने क्षमता राख्दछ | जथाभावी रासायनिक विषादी प्रयोग गर्दा विषादी पनि प्रभावहिन हुन थालेका छन |
यिनै समस्याको समाधनको लागी हामिले वातावरण मैत्री जैबिक विषादी बनाएका छौ | यस्ले अमेरिकन फौजी किराको लार्भालाई ८५-९०% सम्म control गर्न सक्छ |

We have developed ecofriendly approach to control over fall army worm (Spodoptera frugiperda; अमेरिकन फौजी किरा). Lately, it has been very serious pest for maize grower and use of random pesticides has increased resistance in pest to various pesticides. Our ecofriendly approach slows down the process of resistance development and also the developed formulations are less toxic to the natural enemies of fall army worm.
We look forward to work together to control fall army worm. Please contact us if you are facing the problems of fall army worm.
Keshav Prasai Gyanu Raj PandeyParash Mani Timilsina Asmita Shrestha Binod Pokharel Princz Shrestha Navin Ghimire Samir Shrestha Dinesh Tiwari Tika Karki

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५ पुस, वीरगञ्ज । बाराको जितपुर सिमरा उपमहानगरपालिका-१० का सत्यनारायण महतोले पाँच कठ्ठा जग्गामा मकै खेती गरेका छन.....

12/12/2019