NIRRH Mumbai Workshop on Human Embryonic Stem Cells: Differentiation and Genetic Manipulation

Hands- on Workshop

Human Embryonic Stem Cells: Differentiation and Genetic Manipulation

January 18th-23rd, 2010

Venue

National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Mumbai

This workshop will provide hands-on training for mid-level scientists and technologists actively involved in Stem Cell research.

Course Overview: 

Participants will be selected from all over the country. Participants from academic and non-academic institutions are encouraged to apply. The course will be intense and will require full- time participation from morning to evening.

The participants will be trained on human Embryonic Stem Cell culture, differentiation and genetic manipulation techniques. Lectures on both basic and advanced topics will be delivered by National and International experts.

Eligibility:

This course is primarily intended for mid-level scientists and technologists from academic and nonacademic institutions actively involved in Stem Cell research.

Housing and Fee:

Boarding and shared accommodation will be provided. The Registration fee for the course is Rs.10,000/-.

Travel: 

Participants will be responsible for their own transport to Mumbai.

Application Process: 

All participants are requested to submit the following:

1. Curriculum Vitae.
2. A short write-up on their research background, and how this workshop will be helpful for their future research.
3. Letter of recommendation from the principal investigator of the participant.
Application may be sent through post and should be marked as ‘Application for Training Course on ES Cells’ to

The Director
National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (ICMR)
J.M.Street, Parel,
Mumbai – 400012

Or e- mail at deepa.bhartiya@yahoo.in

We will select 7 participants on competitive basis. Selected participants will be informed within 10 days.

The registration fee will have to be paid upon acceptance by means of Demand Draft payable at Mumbai, drawn in favor of the Director, NIRRH.

Support:

Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi.

Application Deadline: December 15, 2009

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