The sixth Prof. V. V. Modi Memorial Lecture and Two Day International conference on “Microbial Odyssey: Converging Biotechnology and Industry” will include research presentations by eminent scientists on eukaryotic and prokaryotic cellular responses to intrinsic as well as extrinsic factors, disease state, medical advancements to tackle these conditions and industrial level advancements in various diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. The year 2023 marks the commencement of 60th year of establishment of the Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology Centre, MSU Baroda

Winter School– A School of Unlearning Department of Bioanalytical Sciences & Department of Zoology Organizes a National Workshop on ‘Vocational and Skill Based Course in Instrumentation’ To provide hands-on training and develop skills in undergraduate students Under the aegis of National Education Policy (NEP) SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Sion (West), Mumbai Program beneficiaries (Target group): Undergraduate students currently pursuing B.Sc in subjects such as Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Microbiology, and Zoology.

IndiaBioscience and Taylor & Francis are co-organising a virtual workshop series 'From Funding to Communicating Science'.

Open to Senior PhD researchers, Postdoctoral Fellows and Early-Career Faculty, this 3-part series will cover manuscript writing, grant writing and research sharing.

With specialist trainers and moderators, each session will include an interactive workshop component in addition to a talk and Q/A session.

Registration is free, the last date to register is 8 December 2023.

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Upon completion of all three modules, participants may request an e-certificate.

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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai cordially invites you for the Online Workshop on “Molecular Docking and Biological Software Packages for Data Analysis" (to attain publication) between 18th – 20th December 2023; Timing 09.30 am to 4.00 pm (IST), Organized by the Centre for Molecular and Nanomedical Sciences, International Research Centre (IRC), Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. Kindly find the attached brochure for complete details.

The gut microbiome plays a pivotal role in maintaining human health and has been linked to various diseases and clinical conditions during dysbiosis. Gut microbiome research in India has gained significant interest and momentum in recent years. This national symposium on Human Gut Microbiome in Health and Disease with eminent speakers from various national institutes brings an exclusive science forum that will enlighten the minds of students and researchers in Human Microbiome Research.

The KARYASHALA scheme of Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Government of India is an effort to improve research productivity of promising postgraduate and PhD students from universities and colleges through high-end workshops on specific themes.

This workshop scheduled from 15-21 December 2023 at the Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence (Deemed to be University) focuses on "Investigating Biological Phenomena through an Epigenetics Lens" and is open to MSc and PhD students.

The workshop is being organized by the Department of Life Sciences at the Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence (Deemed to be University) from 15 to 21 December 2023. The principal aims of the workshop are to delve into the world of epigenetics and explore how it provides invaluable insights into the mechanisms underlying various biological phenomena.

Over the course of this workshop, we will explore key topics in epigenetics, like specific molecular events like DNA methylation and histone modification, gene regulation by enhancers, non-coding RNAs, and statistical approaches used in epigenetic research. Student participants will also be introduced to invetebrate and vertebrate model organisms used to study epigenetics phenomena, alongside tools and technologies employed in the laboratories.

Throughout this workshop, discussions with the faculty instructors and hands-on interactive sessions will provide the students with a comprehensive understanding of epigenetics.

The workshop is limited to 25 students so as to provide an rich, engaging and interactive learning experience where students can gain conceptual understanding and laboratory skills involved in epigenetics research.

Important dates:
Last day to submit application: Friday, 1 December 2023
Announcement of selected students: Monday, 4 December 2023
Last day to pay workshop registration fees: Wednesday, 6 December 2023

A webinar by IndiaBioscience

The goal of science education is not just to learn scientific facts but also to develop a scientific temper. But what is scientific temper? Why should students develop it? How is it relevant to college teaching? The webinar will delve into these questions and explore the role of teachers in instilling scientific temper in college biology students.

Date: 19 December 2023

Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

The International symposium organised by Mahatma Gandhi Medical Advanced Research Institute (MGMARI), Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed-to-be-University), Puducherry in collaboration with Frontier Institute for Biomolecular Engineering Research (FIBER), Konan University, Japan on 30th November 2023 and 1st December 2023 at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed-to-be-University), Puducherry. The symposium will bring together national and international experts to empower healthcare and basic science professional to gain knowledge of emerging technologies in the field of nucleic acids research to make effective decision with the goal of improving patient care.

Nucleic acids research is a rapidly growing area of research which can be applicable in health care systems. Nucleic acids are large bio molecules that play essential roles in all cells and viruses. A major function of nucleic acids involves the storage and expression of genomic information. They can form various structures which can be used to target by the use of small molecules or other environmental factors to fine tune various biological processes like replication, transcription etc. Thus holds an immense potential for therapeutic purposes. Even these nucleic structures can be used as a drug delivery systems or can be used as a drug itself. Keeping the potential of nucleic acid structures in mind they are organising this international symposium to promote the awareness and encourage young researchers to devote there interest in this field.

The Annual Hands-on Work Shop of Sun Pharma Science Foundation (SPSF) on “Basic Techniques in Molecular Biology and Animal Tissue Culture” being held from December 21 to December 27, 2023 at BKL Walawalkar Rural Medical College, Sawarde, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra.

This Winter School is being organized to give exposure to young budding researchers and teachers from rural India to various techniques used commonly in research laboratories and biotechnology industries.

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The module gives a hands-on experience in protein expression in E. coli cells and purification of the protein using a suitable purification strategy. The expressed proteins are visualized on an acrylamide gel and compared with the un-induced cell pellets from E. coli.
This hands-on training can be a good platform for enriching the knowledge in protein expression vectors in bacteria, recombinant plasmids and purification strategies used in rDNA technology.

The Department of Biotechnology, IIT Madras is planning to conduct a module on protein expression and purification in the month of December 22-23, 2023. The module gives hands-on experience in protein expression in E. coli cells and the course readily suits the UG and PG students from Life sciences and Biotechnology. Attached herewith is the flyer for the same. We request you to circulate the flyer among the students and encourage them to participate in the training. The seats are limited and the registration date is until 14th Dec 2023.

Applications are invited from Faculty, Scientists, Postdocs and Ph.D. Scholars from Universities, Research Institutes and Colleges. Please submit a 1-page resume with research interests by email to Dr. Sachin Teotia (sachin.teotia1@sharda.ac.in). About 25 candidates will be selected after screening the applications, and the selected candidates will be intimated by email. There is no fee for the workshop. No TA and DA, and accommodation will be provided for attending the workshop.

This hybrid mode workshop scheduled on December 11, 2023 will inform regulatory principles, practices and compliances by bringing national experts from reputed national institutions, universities, regulatory bodies, etc. Successful workshop completion will enable self-assessment of ethical issues and risks involved in working with human participants, animal models and/or hazardous microorganisms and GE organisms. Registration link will be open till December 5, 2023.

Join for an enlightening exploration into the world of cryo-EM, a cutting-edge imaging technique revolutionizing the field of structural biology. This seminar is designed for anyone passionate about the microscopic realm, from students to seasoned researchers.

🌐 Insightful Sessions: Gain a comprehensive understanding of Cryo-Electron Microscopy, from its principles to real-world applications.

🗣️ Expert Speakers: Learn from renowned professionals and researchers at the forefront of advancing this groundbreaking technology.

🤝 Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, build valuable relationships, and explore potential collaborations.

🔍 Breakout Sessions: Immerse yourself in hands-on demonstrations, allowing you to experience the intricacies of Cryo-EM firsthand.

The symposium is organised to mark the occasion of World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week and aims to bring together clinicians,
researchers, industry experts and pharmaceutical sciences to create an environment for discussions on the topic and facilitate collaborative research.

World AMR Awareness Week was developed as a result of a global action plan adopted by several countries in 2015 to raise awareness and knowledge about AMR through effective communication, education and training. This year's theme is “Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together”. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a global threat with several pathogens being resistant to most of the currently available antibiotics. The situation calls for urgent measures for discovery of newer drugs and therapeutics. According to WHO report 2022, novel antibiotics that target the critical priority pathogens continue to be insufficiently addressed. Discovery of novel therapeutics requires collaborative effort from multiple disciplines of Science.

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FERCICON 2023 brings experts from international and national arena to discuss the understanding and implementation of ethical review of biomedical research in India. The central theme of this conference will be to empower ethics committee members by strengthening ethics education.

PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research is a teaching hospital and research institute located in Peelamedu, Coimbatore. It was established in 1985 as a part of PSG Group, which specializes in providing comprehensive learning in a variety of academic fields’ right from Arts and Sciences to Engineering and from Medicine to Management. With nearly 1000 strong teaching staff and up to 16000 students under its wing, PSG has been constantly breaking barriers in education.

Pre-conference workshop
• Educating ethics committees – sharing good practices
• Challenges and solutions faced by ethics committees

Conference
• Challenges of Integrative Medicine Research for Investigators and ethics committees
• Benchmarking ethics committee assessment form
• Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
• Ethics education in India, challenges and way forward
• Reviewing projects with technological advances
• Role of EC for protecting healthy volunteers in Clinical Trials

Pre-conference workshop: Upon completion of the pre-conference workshop, participants can assess and reflect on individual roles and responsibilities of ethics committee and its members.
Conference: Upon completion of the conference, the participants will be well versed in emerging ethical issues regarding using newer technologies in health research and quality improvement.