Advanced Techniques In Life Sciences (ATILS)

07 - 08 March 2013

Organised by

Dept. of Life Science
National Institute of Technology
Rourkela, Odisha, PIN- 769008

ATILS-2013 Brochure

ATILS Website : www.nitrkl.ac.in/Academic/1Department/LS/CEP/ATLIS.aspx

ABOUT The WORKSHOP The workshop on “Advanced Techniques in Life Sciences (ATILS)” aims to extend its technical knowledge to the young researchers and students in the field of life science by giving them hands on training to participants. NIT Rourkela is one of the premier nation level institutions for technical education in the country and is funded by the Government of India. The department is actively engaged in teaching and research. Our department is newly established and came into existence in 2008 and the academic curriculum was fully functional in 2009. However, it is not new in terms of experience and cultivating science. The department is well equipped with all the advanced and necessary instruments required to conduct high level research. Our faculties have the expertise in different fields like Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Cell biology, Immunology, Foodscience, Microbiology and Molecular biology. With the previous success of organizing international conference in our department in year 2010 (InCoFIBS), we are happy to announce this two day workshop, (ATILS).

Modules

  • Day 1: Morning Lecture Sessions
  • Day 1: Afternoon Practical Sessions

  • Module I: Microbial Diversity Study

  • Experiment I:

    16s rRNA approach for exploring microbial diversity (Bacterial lysate preparation, PCR, Agarose gel electrophoresis, Gel Documentation system, Phylogenetic tree analysis).

    Module II: Bioprocess Technology

    Experiment I:

    Fermentation process for the production of bioethanol/ Enzymes (using Fermenter).

  • Day 2: Morning Practical Session

    Module III: Nanobiotechnology and Molecular Medicine

    Experiment I:

    Preparation of biodegradable polymeric nano/micro particles by double solvent evaporation method (encapsulation with target protein/other antigens).

    Experiment II:

    ELISA (Enzyme linked Immuno Sorbent Assay) for estimating specific protein analytes (antigen/antibody) in the solution.

    Module IV: Molecular Biology

    Experiment I:

    RT-PCR - Expression profile of gene in human cancer by RT-PCR.

  • Day 2: Afternoon Practical Session

    Module V: Biophysics

    Experiment I:

    Temperature mediated protein unfolding in presence of nano particles (spectrophotometrically).

    Module VI: Cell & Developmental Biology

    Experiment I:

    Cell Culture Techniques – Gene transfection and observation by fluroscence.

    • Who Can Apply Research scholars, graduates and post graduate students working in the areas of Life Science can apply. Mostly early career PhD/research students will be preferred as the seats are limited.

    Venue The workshop will be held on 07-08, March 2013 at Department of Life Science, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha. Rourkela is one of the well-developed steel townships on Howrah –Mumbai main line (via Nagpur) of South Eastern Railway. It is well connected by railway network to the rest of India. The NIT Campus is about 8 km from Rourkela Railway station.

    Members of Organizing Committee

    Prof. Samir K. Patra      Chairman

    Prof. Bismita Nayak     Convener

    Prof. Bibekanand Mallick      Co-Convener

    Prof. Surajit Das      Co-Convener

    Prof. Sujit K. Bhutia      Treasurer

    Prof. Suman Jha     Treasurer

    Prof. R. Jayabalan      Member

    Prof. S. Paul      Member

    Prof. H.K. Sahoo      Member

    Prof. K. Pramanik      Member

    Prof. M. Gupta      Member

    Prof. K. Pal      Member

    Prof. S.S. Ray      Member

    REGISTRATION (per Delegate)

    The registration fees include accommodation, workshop material and working lunch for all the days of the workshop. A participation certificate will be given to all the participants.

    UG & PG Students      Rs. 2,000/-

    Ph.D. Students      Rs. 3,000/-

    Faculty Industries      Rs. 5,000/-

    Accompanying person      Rs. 1,000/-

    Important Dates

  • Dates for receiving filled up application: February 15, 2013
  • Intimation of selection for participants: February 20, 2013

    • Selected candidates will be informed only by e-mail.

    How To Apply Interested participants may send their application in prescribed pro-forma along with registration fees through demand draft in favour of Convenor, ATILS payable at SBI, NIT campus Rourkela (code: 2109) on or before by February 15, 2013 addressed to Prof. Bismita Nayak, Convenor (ATILS), Dept. of Life Science, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, PIN- 769008, Odisha.

    ACCOMODATION Accommodations will be provided to the participants in the Institute Guest Houses.

    PATRON

    Prof. Sunil Kumar Sarangi, FNAE
    Director, NIT, Rourkela

    Correspondence

    Prof. Bismita Nayak
    Convenor (ATILS)
    Dept. of Life Science
    National Institute of Technology
    Rourkela, Odisha, PIN- 769008
    Phone: 0661-2462682, 2462685
    Mobile No: 8763161157, 9178096433
    E-mail: lifescsem@gmail.com

    For general enquiry regarding the workshop, contact:-

    Mr. Bivas Das (Admin Staff)
    National Institute of Rourkela
    Mobile No. : 9437341571
    E-mail: lifescsem@gmail.com