Science Academies Refresher Course on Cell and Molecular Biology Techniques for BSc/MSc/University Teachers | 23 Jan - 4 Feb 2012

Science Academies Refresher Course on Cell and Molecular Biology Techniques

23 January to 4 February 2012

Sponsored by

Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore
Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi
The National Academy of Sciences India, Allahabad

In collaboration with

Manipal Life Sciences Centre, Manipal University, Manipal

A Refresher Course on ‘Cell and Molecular Biology Techniques’ for graduate and postgraduate college/university teachers, will be held at Manipal Life Sciences Centre, Manipal University, Manipal from 23 January to 4 February 2012.

This course is aimed at giving the participants a hands-on training on some cell and molecular biology techniques and the theory behind them. A variety of teaching methods like lectures, discussions and laboratory work will facilitate the learning process. The Course will help the participants to gain and sharpen their skills in biotechnology and provide them the necessary understanding and confidence to handle modern instruments used in life sciences and modern biotechnology. The skills thus gained will help them become better researchers and teachers.

The course will consist of a lecture everyday followed by over 6 hours of practicals/demonstrations/hands-on training.

Teachers who wish to participate in the Refresher Course may send their application on plain paper with following details: name, age, date of birth, sex, e-mail, official and residential address, telephone and mobile numbers, academic qualifications starting from B.Sc., teaching experience, courses taught, positions held and a statement indicating the reason for their interest in participation and their expectations from the Course. (Please do not send your entire bio-data.)

Twenty five selected teachers will be provided local hospitality and round trip actual of bus fare/train fare (3 tier AC) by shortest route.

The applications may be sent to:

The Course Co-ordinator
Refresher Course on Cell and Molecular Biology Techniques
Manipal Life Sciences Centre
Manipal University, Manipal 576 104
Tel.: 0820-292 2058, Fax: 0820-257 1919
e-mail:dbt@manipal.edu

Last date for receipt of applications: 25 November 2011.