Hands on Summer Training Programme for M.Sc candidates organized by Sankar Nethralaya

HANDS-ON SUMMER TRAINING PROGRAMME
(13th May – 15th June 2012)
in biomedical laboratory sciences for M.Sc postgraduate students of Arts & Science
College
Sankara Nethralaya, 18, College Road, Chennai – 600 006.

The Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya conducts a one month Hands-on Summer Training Programme in biomedical laboratory sciences for M.Sc. postgraduate students of Arts & Science College / Medical Colleges every academic year during the months of May – June. This Programme consists of Practical demonstration, relevant lectures and “Hands on” training to the participants.
Eligibility : Students undergoing M.Sc. Biochemistry / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Genetics in Arts and Science colleges / Medical colleges / Academic Institutions preferably in the final year of the course and research workers / Junior Faculty in all Basic Medical Sciences Departments are eligible to apply.
Training Courses Offered :
1. COURSE : BIOCHEMISTRY - CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY, INSTRUMENTATION
Venue : Biochemistry Department
Sessions : Techniques : Paper chromatography, TLC, HPLC, spectrophotometery, Flourimetery, Liquid scintillation counter, Ultra centrifugation, Electrophoresis: PAGE, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, 2D electrophoresis, Isoelectric focusing, commassie & Silver staining, Clinical Biochemistry: Routine analysis using semi auto analyzer and other special investigations using, ELISA, and HPLC
2. COURSE : MICROBIOLOGY – TISSUE CULTURE, VIROLOGY, MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY AND SEROLOGY.
Venue : L & T Microbiology Research Centre
Sessions : Polymerase Chain Reaction to detect / identify infective agents, Tissue culture & Virological techniques, Serological techniques [ELISA & Fluorescence antibody techniques (FANA)].

3. COURSE : GENETICS & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY – CELL CULTURE, KARYOTYPING & ELECTROPHORETIC TECHNIQUES.
Venue : SN ONGC Genetics & Molecular Biology Department
Sessions : Cell / Lymphocyte culture, Harvesting, G-Banding & Karyotyping, DNA extraction &DNA quantification, Pedigree taking & Genetic Counseling, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Electrophoretic Techniques
Note :
1. The Application form can be downloaded from http://www.sankaranethralaya.org/pdf/Applicationform.pdf
2. The applications should be forwarded through proper channel by HOD / Head of the Institution. One student can attend only one course relevant to the post graduation
programme. But students can apply giving the first, second choices of the courses. Depending on the availability of seats the student will be given either the first or the second choice.
3. The last date for accepting applications through proper channel in the prescribed format is 20th April 2012
4. No. of participants : 10 candidates will be selected in each department.
5. The students will be selected based on the selection criteria framed by the Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya. The selected students will be duly informed who may then pay the DD.
6. The selection letter enclosed along with a DD for Rs. 10,000/- in favour of Medical Research Foundation, payable at Chennai may be sent to VIBS, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, 18, College Road, Chennai – 600 006.
7. A certificate for having undergone the course will be issued to the students along with the evaluation results.
The Application form along with the CV should be sent to the Vidyasagar Institute of Biomedical Technology & Science (VIBS) , Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, 18, College Road, Chennai – 600 006 on or before 20th April 2012. For further details contact vibs@snmail.org Phone: 28271616 Extn: 1350

Course Fees : Rs. 10,000/-
Duration : 13th May 2012 – 15th June 2012
Please note that students will not be allowed to carryout any project / dissertation work elsewhere during this training period. We will not be able to provide any accommodation facility.
Contact :
Sankara Nethralaya,
18, College Road, Chennai – 600 006.
Ph: 28271616, 28271036, Fax: 91-44-28254180,
Email : academic@snmail.org
Web : http://www.sankaranethralaya.org
Last Date : 20th April 2012
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Workshop on "Recent Trends in Structural Bioinformatics and Computer Aided Drug Design" at Algappa University

4th National Symposium cum Workshop on
"Recent Trends in Structural Bioinformatics and Computer Aided Drug Design"
[SBCADD'2012]
20th –23rd February, 2012
Organized by
Alagappa University

Alagappa University was founded by the great Philanthropist and Educationist Padma Bhushan Dr. RM. Alagappa Chettiar in 1985 at Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, India. Alagappa University is recognized by the UGC, Government of India and was accredited with “A” grade by NAAC. Wide shredded 420 acres green campus with all potential academic activities. University is in collaboration with various prestigious Universities/Institutions located at Europe, Africa, America and Asia, in countries like UK, USA, Canada, Australia,  China, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, West Indies and Korea. The post graduate and research departments in Science, Humanities  and other disciplines in the Alagappa University offers more novel and innovative programmes through regular, distance participation and e-learning.Alagappa University educates nearly 0.1 million students/people every year especially in the rural and backward areas of Tamil  Nadu. The motto of AlagappaUniversity is to develop leadership in various disciplines through  EXCELLENCE IN ACTION.
It is our enormous delight to announce that we are organizing our "4th National Symposium cum Workshop on Recent Trends in Structural Bioinformatics and Computer Aided Drug Design [SBCADD'2012]" to be held in Department of Bioinformatics, Alagappa University, Karaikudi from February 20th to 23rd , 2012. The drive of the symposium cum workshop is to provide hypothetical and realistic exposure to Pharmacogenomics and Computer Aided Drug Design amidst the academicians and technocrats in order to cater the industrial and academic needs.
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is our privilege and great pleasure to invite you to the meeting. We trust that SBCADD'2012 delegates can get hands-on training on structural bioinformatics and computer aided drug designing and can acquire more knowledge on recent spotlight on Structural Bioinformatics, Pharmacogenomics and Drug discovery from the lectures of eminent personalities. It would be a memorable experience for you both on personal and professional grounds and  and we are looking forward your presence to make this Symposium a big success
SCIENTIFIC TOPICS :

• Small and Macromolecule X-ray Crystallography
• Protein Modeling and Molecular Docking
• Molecular Mechanics & Dynamics
• Pharmacophore Modeling & 3D-QSAR
• Free Energy Calculation Methods
• De Novo Drug Design
• Quantum Chemistry
• Functional Genomics
• Pharmacogenomics
• Database Creation and Development
• Text and Data mining 

REGISTRATION :
The participants are requested to send the filled in registration form along with registration fee on or before 10th February, 2012. The DD should be drawn in favour of Organizing Secretary, payable at Karaikudi.

• Students : Rs. 500
• Research scholars : Rs.  750
• Faculties from Academic Institution : Rs. 1000
• Faculties from Non Academic Institution / Industry : Rs. 1500

CONTACT :
Dr. M. Karthikeyan
Organizing Secretary, SBCADD'2012
Department of Bioinformatics
Science Block, 4th Floor
Alagappa University
Karaikudi - 630 004
Tamil Nadu, India

Deadline : 10.02.12
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PhD scholarships : Department of Biology, Science,Copenhagen, Denmark

We have decided to reintroduce the fully financed PhD scholarships, starting with up to 4 scholarships in 2012. There will be two yearly application deadlines (February 15 and August 15). Candidates can apply for a personal scholarship, to study a PhD project of own choice, under supervision of a Department of Biology faculty member (i.e. associate or full professor). The applications will be evaluated by a competent ad hoc departmental committee. This committee will also make the final decision on who among the qualified applicants will be awarded the scholarships.
Criteria for selecting the candidates :
The project : The project should be scientifically strong and innovative, with clear objectives and a detailed description of the planned strategy.
The candidate : The candidate should have strong CV. Aspects of the Bachelor´s and Master´s studies, such as grades and duration should be taken into consideration in the evaluation of the candidates´ potential to complete the project as outlined. Scientific publications and experience with studying abroad are assets. Fluency in spoken and written English is a strong requirement.
The scientific environment : The project should be embedded in a strong scientific environment that can provide resources, advice on relevant methodology, and should be engaged in international collaborations. An assessment committee will be appointed to evaluate the applications. The final selection of a successful candidate will be made by the Head of Department, based on the recommendations of the evaluation committee. The successful candidates will then be requested to formally apply for enrolment as PhD student at the PhD school of Science, University of Copenhagen.
Pay : Terms of appointment and payment are in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Federation of Professional Associations (AC). The starting salary for candidates with an MSc degree will be a minimum of DKK 309,179 per year (April 2011 level) plus pension contribution DKK 42,243 and the possibility to negotiate wage.

• The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
• Applicants are requested to submit their applications by filling in relevant parts of the form titled “Application for PhD scholarship and enrolment to the PhD School” available at http://www.science.ku.dk/phd/staff/forms/applying_forms/101025_Application_for_scholarship_and_admission.doc

The form, together with appendices, including a motivated letter for application, should be submitted as a single PDF file. The deadline for applications is February 15, 2012.
For further information on the project contact Professor Olaf Nielsen at onigen@bio.ku.dk
Deadline : 15.02.12

National Workshop on "Computational Systems Biology & Dose Response Modeling" by Bharatidasan University

NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON 
COMPUTATIONAL SYSTEMS BIOLOGY AND DOSE RESPONSE MODELING
2 - 4 March, 2012
ORGANISED BY
MAHATMA GANDHI-DOERENKAMP CENTER (MGDC)
BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY

SCOPE OF THE WORKSHOP
a. Current computational modeling techniques for the quantitative investigation of how biological systems respond to perturbations at the cellular level
b. Common motifs in signal transduction and gene regulatory networks that underlie systems-level cellular behaviors including homeostasis, adaptation, threshold response, binary and irreversible cell fate decisions, and oscillatory behaviors
c. To use these techniques to develop computational tools for understanding and predicting nonlinear dose response behaviors for drug and chemical entities
TOPICS TO BE COVERED IN LECTURES & EXERCISES
a. Computational dose response modeling – background
b. Network motifs in quantitative cell signaling and dose response
c. Binary decision-making in biological systems: positive feedback, bi - stability, irreversibility, and cellular memory
d. MAPK-mediated ultra sensitivity and bi - stability
e. Cellular homeostasis, stress response and adaptation
f. Stochastic gene expression, its biological function, and implication for dose response
g. Exercises on the Berkeley Madonna® software program accompanying each lecture
WHO CAN APPLY
B.Tech. & PG students, Research Scholars, Technicians, Scientists, Faculties and Personnel from Industries, with Bio-informatics/Computational Biology background
REGISTRATION FEE & DEADLINE

Till 31.01.2012
a. Students/Scholars/Technicians : Rs 2000
b. Scientists/Faculties/Industry Personnel : Rs 3000
After 31.01.2012
a. Students/Scholars/Technicians : Rs 3000
b. Scientists/Faculties/Industry Personnel : Rs 5000
Note : Registration closes after 15/02/2012. The registration fee includes food and accommodation for 3 days.
** Enrollment will be limited to 100 participants.
HOW TO APPLY
a. The registration form may be downloaded from MGDC’s website www.mgdcaua.org. The filled - in registration form, along with the Demand draft obtained in favor of “Director, MGDC”, payable at Tiruchirappalli, may be sent by post / courier to the convener.
b. Further details can be had from http://www.mgdcaua.org/docs/workshop_csbdrm.pdf
c. For downloading Registration form http://www.mgdcaua.org/docs/registration_form_csbdrm.pdf 
Deadline : 15.01.12
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"Accelerating Biology 2012" Organized by C-DAC, Pune

Accelerating Biology 2012 (Computing to Decipher)
(15-17 February, 2012)
Organized by
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC),
Pune University Campus, Pune

Background :
During the past decade genomics has made major contributions to the fundamental knowledge about biology and its perturbation in disease.
Biology is information driven science. Large scale data sets from genomics, physiology, population genetics and imaging are driving research at a fast pace. To enable scientists and researchers to achieve breakthrough one needs to provide a stable cyber infrastructure which is a combination of databases, network protocols and high speed computational resources that brings people, information and computational tools together to perform science in this information driven world. High performance computing, Grid & cloud computing, high speed networking are some of the powerful engines driving the progress of this area.
Genomics has grown primarily out of genetics and molecular biology. Genomics aims to generate complete and comprehensive data sets which require large scale effort involving large interdisciplinary consortia, robust data standards to ensure high quality data and exceptionally high computational resources. Technology development has driven genomics both through new methods and higher efficiency. This has been critical for achieving the remarkable increases in throughput and reductions in cost. As a result, today major bottleneck is not longer data generation but the challenges have shifted around data analysis, display and integration. For meeting the above challenges we require scientists with expertise in biology as well as in informatics and computer science.
The science of medicine and the practice of medicine are distinct domains. The increasing knowledge of the human genome is beginning to transform the former and there are already examples where genomic information is now part of standard healthcare. Genomic discoveries will increasingly advance the science of medicine in the coming decades, as important advances are made in developing improved diagnostics, more effective therapeutic strategies, an evidence based approach for demonstrating clinical based efficiency and better decision making tools for patients and providers.
Know Us :
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) with its genesis in the year 1988 as a national initiative of Department of Information Technology (DIT), Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MC&IT), Government of India, embodies the spirit of indigenous high-end research and development for state -of -the-art technologies and solutions. As a scientific society, C-DAC has been continuously engaged for over two decades, towards the design, development and deployment of electronics and advanced Information Technology (IT) products and solutions for the benefit of the society. C-DAC's thrust in meeting the national agenda has manifest itself in the execution of several key projects, leading to the creation of a strong brand equity for its inherent expertise and capabilities, in the global context. Presently, this expertise extends to the field of High Performance Computing (HPC) fueling various scientific, engineering and business applications. Fostering an environment of innovation and dealing with cutting edge technologies, C-DAC's PARAM series of supercomputers, the latest being the 54 TF PARAM-YUVA, have been used to address these diverse applications at various national and international institutions. The implementation of the Garuda Grid has seen the optimal usage of HPC resources spread across the nation in a congregated manner accelerating scientific research. In-house developed hardware components in the form of Reconfigurable Computing System (RCS) cards specific for particular scientific applications have accelerated them many fold. Over the years the Bioinformatics Group of C-DAC has developed into an active centre of bioinformatics research, applying HPC to accelerate biological research towards the betterment of human life.
Session Topics :
a. Computational Genomics for Plants and Microbes
b. Molecular Modelling and Simulations
c. Next Generation Sequencing Technology
d. Algorithms, Clusters, Grids, Clouds
Important Dates :

• Registration Start : 4th November 2011
• Registration End : 30th January 2012
• DD-receipt Deadline : 30th January 2012
• Abstract Deadline : 30th January 2012

Contact details :
Ms.Sayali Gongle
Bioinformatics Group,
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC),
Pune University Campus, Ganesh Khind,
Pune - 411 007, India.
Telephone/Fax: +91-20-25694084/25704196
Email: bio@cdac.in
Web: http://bioinfo-portal.cdac.in 
Deadline : 30.01.12

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CCMB Summer Program 2012 for M.Sc/B.Tech Candidates

CCMB Summer Program 2012

Eligibility Qualifications :

• The training program is open to students from all branches of sciences and open to all Indian universities/research institutes.
• Only the Students who are admitted in a Master’ program (M.Sc.) in year 2011 or B. Tech. (4 year) program in 2009 can apply, i.e., the students who will complete their 1st year of M. Sc. or 6th Semester of B. Tech. in June/July 2012 are eligible to apply;
• M. Tech. students are not eligible. Computer science students with flair for biology may also apply.

Training Program :

• It is not a conventional classroom lectures based training program. Instead, each selected candidate/trainee will be assigned to a CCMB staff scientist who will supervise/mentor him/her during the stay. Each student is expected to execute a small project work under the guidance of the scientist. At the end of the program, student will need to submit a ‘Project Report’ of the work done, and also would be required to make an oral presentation.
• The program is mainly intended to give students a real-time exposure/hands-on experience to a research environment, in the hope that it would inculcate in them a zeal for research as a future career. Although, efforts are made to take into consideration the ‘statement of purpose’/research interest of the selected students (while assigning to different Scientists), but it is generally not possible in many cases; as the allotments are mainly based on the availability of working place(s) in different labs and not the other way around. Therefore, only those students should apply for the training program, who are ready to work in any lab in CCMB, if selected, irrespective of his/her stated research interest.

Application procedure :
Application for the Summer Program 2012 can be down loaded (Zipped pdf file). Completed application (Hard copy) for the program MUST reach CCMB by the first Monday of February 2012 (6/2/2012). The names of the Selected candidates will be made available on CCMB homepage during the second week of April 2012 (around 15/4/2012); here, it may be noted that no separate intimation would be sent to any candidate, and thus all applicants must look for his/her name in the ‘selection list’ on CCMB homepage only.
Selection Process :

• A committee nominated by the Director, CCMB, selects the trainees. One of the major criteria used in selection is that the selected candidates should represent the Nation-wide coverage of different Indian states (based on the location of their academic institutions, but irrespective of their birthplace, sex, cast or religion). ‘Statement of purpose’ and the ‘Recommendation/reference Letter’ are other important considerations in the selection of candidates along with the academic record. A few seats (~5%) are reserved for the children of CCMB employees.
• The number of trainees’ intake varies between 50 - 60 candidates, and mainly depends upon the availability of bench space with different staff scientists of CCMB. On an average we receive ~1500 applications, of which only 3.0 – 4.0 % candidates make it to the program.

Important dates :

• The program is for duration of 60 days (~eight weeks) in the months of May-July 2012.
• Last date for receipt of Application in CCMB : Monday, the 6th February 2012.
• Selected candidate’s LIST on CCMB homepage : Between 10 - 15, April 2012 (there will be No separate letter of intimation from CCMB to the selected candidates)
• Last date for selected candidates to inform their Acceptance to CCMB/Program Coordinator : 20th April 2012
• Tentative dates to join CCMB/ the program (no one will be allowed to join after 20th May under any circumstance) : 10-15th May 2012

Mailing address for application :
Dr. Ramesh K. Aggarwal
Coordinator
Summer Program 2012
Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology
Uppal Road
Tarnaka
Hyderabad 500007 (AP)
Deadline : 06.02.12

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Workshop on Bioinformatics : Tools, Techniques and Applications organized by University of Lucknow

Workshop on Bioinformatics: Tools, Techniques and ApplicationsFebruary 11-12, 2012Organized ByDepartment of BiochemistryUniversity of Lucknow

Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility :The Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility (BIF) Centre, under the Biotechnology Information System Network (BTIS) program (funded by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology) & Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics (Funded by Department of Higher Education, Government of U.P.) at the Department of Biochemistry, University of Lucknow, are well equipped with various hardwares & softwares, (Servers for Database Application, Desktop Machines, and high speed Internet Connection, Exome Horizon, MATLAB, Discovery Studio, DNA STAR etc.). One thrust area of these centers are to popularize the application of Bioinformatics by organizing training programs and conducting Seminars/Workshops for Teachers/Scientists/ Research Scholars/ Students, which is being conducted on a regular basis. In addition, centers are actively involved in conducting research on Computational Biology, Molecular Modeling, Database Development, Comparative Genomics and Proteomics, Biological data acquisition, creation and development of programmes and databases needed by the users.

OBJECTIVE - The objective of training program is to give exposure to the participants of concepts, skills and tools of bioinformatics and to provide hands on training on various bioinformatics approaches for analyzing DNA, RNA & protein sequences, structure prediction, etc.

About Workshop :

• Date : February 11 & 12, 2012
• Duration : 2 days
• Subject of area : Computational Biology
• Methodology : Lectures, Demos, Hands on session.
• Level of participants : Faculty, Research Scholars and Students from College, Universities and research organizations.
• Prerequisites : Minimum skill in operation of computer.
• No. of participants : 30
• Registration fee From India : Rs 1500/- (Without Accommodation)
• Accommodations : Limited boarding facility can be made available in the University guest house/hostels on first come first serve basis. Extra boarding fee will be charged separately.

Important Dates :

• Registration Begins : January 6, 2012
• Registration Closed : February 6, 2012
• Workshop Dates : February 11-12, 2012

Contact :Prof. U.N. Dwivedi
Coordinator,
Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility
Centre of Excellence in Bioinformatics
Department of Biochemistry
University of Lucknow,
Lucknow-226007
Phone: 0522-2740132
Email: bif.events@gmail.com

Deadline : 06.02.2012

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Subject Training On "Application of Computational Biology for Studying Abiotic Stresses in Insects" by NBAII

Subject Training On"Application of Computational Biology for Studying Abiotic Stresses in Insects"(March 5th - 17th, 2012)Organized byNational Burea Of Agriculturally Important Insects

About National Agricultural Bioinformatics Grid (NABG) Project :Formally launched on 18th Sept, 2012 by Hon'ble Director General (ICAR) and Secretary (DARE) Dr S Ayyappan, the Establishment of "Natioanl Agricultural Bioinformatics Grid (NABG)" in ICAR is a national project funded by NAIP. The project enatils the creation and advancement of databases, algorithms, computational and statistical techniques and theory to solve formal and practical problems arising from the management and analysis of biological data. The field of Bioinformatics focuses on developeing and applying computationally intensive techniques (eg;pattern recognition, data mining, machine learning algorithms and visualization) whihc gives the opportunity to quickly and efficiently study the heap of genomic information, chemical structure and other biological data. Bioinformatics has already started showing is profound impect on agricultural research and development. NABG will help Indian scientists to solve problems and mysteries in uncovering wealth of hidden biological information in diffrent subject  domains.

Objective of the training :a. To provide insights to scientist in analyzing & organizing data related to biological complexity
b. To provide understanding of bioinformatics tools and software employed for the data analysis
c. To strengthen strategies for integrating bioinformatics tools for data mining

Objectives of NABG :
1. Development of agricultural bioinformatics grid for the country
2. Creation of local databases and Bioinformatics Data Warehouse (BinDW) for genomic resources across species
3. Human resource development in agricultural bioinformatics
4. Create and promote inter-disciplinary research groups with focus on agricultural bioinformatics

Themes of Subject training :
1. Genome analysis and Gene mapping
2. Phylogenetic studies
3. Development of Biological databases
4. Computational methods for Pathways and Systems Biology
5. RNA secondary structure prediction
6. Computational Biology methods and Protein structure prediction
7. Docking studies
8. DNA bar coding and Molecular markers of insects
9. Insecticides resistance and management

Instructions to the Applicant :
1. The complete application should be emailed to Dr S.K.Jalall, Principal Scientist and Laboratory Chief, Biotechnology Laboratory at jalalisk1910@yahoo.co.in or to Dr M.Nagesh, Principal Scientist Pathology Laboratory at nagesh55@yahoo.com
2. The application should be submitted through proper channel.
3. Workshop details are also available online at http://www.nbaii.res.in/
4. Selected participants are eligible for TA (as per ICAR norms). Train fare is limited to AC II tier of Railways on submission of original ticket. Selected candidates will be informed via email

Total No of Participants : 20

Contact :
Dr S.K.Jalani
Principal Scientist & Laboratory Chief
Biotechnology Laboratory
Email : jalalisk1910@yahoo.co.in
Phone : 080-2351 1982 Extn 337/080-3521627

Deadline : 15.02.12

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