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Aravind Velmurugan

Christian Medical College, Vellore

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Genomics· 3 Microbiology· 1 Molecular Biology· 1

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Approach:statistical model· 5 Organism:human· 3 Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 3 Organism:bacteria (other)· 1 Research Focus:clustering· 1 Organism:E. coli· 1 Research Focus:gene regulatory network inference· 1 Research Focus:genome assembly· 1

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Three Plasmid Strategies, One Intermediate Convergence State: Lineage-Specific Resistance, Virulence Architecture in Dominant Indian Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Clones

Sanika Mahesh Kulkarni, Jobin John Jacob, Subbulakshmi Rajendra, S. J. G. Preethi, Monisha Priya T, Aravind Velmurugan, Rosemol Nelson, Ayyanraj Neeravi, Lavanya Balaji, Karthik Gunasekaran, Abi Manesh S, Ekadashi Rajni, Kāmini Walia, Balaji Veeraraghavan

This study analyzes plasmid dynamics in CRKp clones to show lineage-specific resistance-virulence convergence through distinct plasmid configurations.

bioRxiv · Jun 24, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology

Development and validation of a genome-informed multiplex PCR for specific detection of typhoidal Salmonella serovars

Jobin John Jacob, T Praveen, Pavithra Sathya Narayanan, KB Santhosh, R Subbulakshmi, Aravind Velmurugan, Monisha Priya T, Nirmaladevi Ponnusamy, Ayyanraj Neeravi, Jacob Kochukaleekal John, Kāmini Walia, Balaji Veeraraghavan

The paper develops and validates a genomics-informed multiplex PCR assay to specifically detect typhoidal Salmonella serovars, achieving high specificity and sensitivity.

bioRxiv · Jun 3, 2026 · PreprintMolecular Biology

Recent emergence of cephalosporin resistant Salmonella Typhi in India due to the endemic clone acquiring IncFIB(K) plasmid encoding blaCTX-M-15 gene

Tharani Priya Thirumoorthy, Jobin John Jacob, Aravind Velmurugan, Monisha Priya Teekaraman, Bhavini Sandip Shah, Veena J Iyer, Geeti Maheshwari, Urmi H. Trivedi, Anand Shah, Pooja R. Patel, Anushree S. Gaigawale, M Yesudoss, Pavithra Sathya Narayanan, Ankur Mutreja, Megan E. Carey, , Balaji Veeraraghavan

Microbiology Spectrum · Apr 10, 2025Peer-reviewedGenomics

Genomic analysis unveils the role of genome degradation events and gene flux in the emergence and persistence of S. Paratyphi A lineages

Jobin John Jacob, Agila Kumari Pragasam, Karthick Vasudevan, Aravind Velmurugan, Monisha Priya Teekaraman, Tharani Priya Thirumoorthy, Pallab Ray, Madhu Gupta, Arti Kapil, Sulochana Putil Bai, Savitha V. Nagaraj, Karnika Saigal, Temsunaro Rongsen Chandola, Maria Thomas, Ashish Bavdekar, , Ankur Mutreja

The paper analyzes S. Paratyphi A isolates to show genome degradation and gene flux drive lineage evolution, with implications for public health surveillance.

PLoS Pathogens · Apr 28, 2023Peer-reviewedGenomics

ompC/F mutations drive XDR phenotype and lineage defining super clones of E. coli: Sequential events and consequences

Naveen Kumar Devanga Ragupathi, Dhiviya Prabaa Muthuirulandi Sethuvel, Karthick Vasudevan, Dhivya Murugan, Ayyanraj Neeravi, Yamuna Devi Bakthavatchalam, Aravind Velmurugan, Kāmini Walia, Balaji Veeraraghavan

The paper identifies ompC/F mutations as key factors in E. coli's XDR phenotype and lineage defining super clones, highlighting their role in carbapenemase gene acquisition and treatment challenges.

bioRxiv · Jul 14, 2022 · PreprintGenomics