International Brain Research Organization
August 23-27, 2021 (online mode)
1. Nature of the activity: Associate School
2. Organizer(s): Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), Amarkantak (MP),
India
3. Title of activity: Biophysical to Molecular Techniques: An interface in Neurobiology
Research
4. Venue(s) of activity: IGNTU, Amarkantak (MP), India
5. Date(s) of activity (inclusive): August 23-27, 2021
6. Activity summary:
a. Abstract and purpose of activity:
The purpose of the proposed IBRO Associate School is to introduce different
biophysical techniques as well as molecular techniques used in neurobiology research.
These will be taught and demonstrated to MBBS, PhD students and junior
postdoctoral fellows. This 5 days school will consist of lectures, group discussion,
presentation by participants and Technical lecture/Demonstration of equipments, lab
visit and discussion. Total 20 students will be selected, 10 from India and another 10
from Asia Pacific regions. The school will be organized with the theme of providing
exposure of different biophysical instruments and techniques used in the field of
neurobiology research. The entry of drug into the brain is usually done by means of
delivery of drugs loaded in nanoparticles. Thus studying the property and
characterization of nanoparticle by biophysical instruments is mandatory. For
example characterization of nanoparticles and nanodynamics could be done by
particle size zeta analyzer, fluorescence spectroscopy and Infrared spectroscopy.
Moreover, the neuronal death due to neurodegenerative diseases and insults could be
analyzed by MTT assay and binding assay of proteins with Thioflavin T assay. These
could be done by spectroscopic techniques.
Usually these biophysical techniques are not utilized by neurobiologists. So studying
these techniques as lecture along with demonstration could bridge the gap. Moreover,
participants could be able understand the interface of neurobiology, biophysical
methods especially delivery of nanoparticle LOADED medicine into the brain. The
characterization and analysis of these molecules are useful in drug delivery and drug
targeting. In addition, electron microscopy is used to localize particles inside the
brain stand useful. Along with the biophysical techniques, molecular techniques will
be taught to the participants. The program will include plenary lectures by prominent
neuroscientist covering different biophysical techniques and uses in neurobiology
research, technical lectures, group discussion, and popular lectures, demonstration of trancriptomics & proteomics techniques, preparation of nanoparticles, biophysical
characterization of nanoparticle and extensive interaction. In conclusion, the school
aims to connect the dots of biophysical techniques, characterization of nanoprticles
and molecular biology research in the field of neurobiology. Further, participants also
get a chance to visit Amarkantak to know it’s amazing background along with the
culture of region of India. Participants are expected to acquire knowledge of both
theoretical and technological advances of neurobiology in the context of biophysical
techniques. They will also present their work at the end of school and discuss how
they can utilize this school to improve their work. The school will provide an
opportunity to understand the current scenario and challenges in interface
(biophysical to molecules) for neurobiology research. Further, the proposed school
shall provide a common platform for participants to share and gather their innovative
ideas from experts in the field. Apart from scientific activities, the school will also
endeavor to facilitate informal interactions between participants and faculties, and
also to know the rich cultural heritage of holy town Amarkantak (MP) and India.
7. Expected number of attendees or awardees:
The proposed school shall taught and demonstrate biophysical and molecular biology
techniques to MBBS, PhD students and junior postdoctoral fellows. This 5 days school will
consist of lectures, group discussion, presentation by participants and Technical
lecture/Demonstration of equipments, lab visit and discussion.
Total 20 students will be
selected, 10 from India and another 10 from Asia Pacific regions. The tentative resource
person with title of talk is provided:
Last date of application: 13th June (midnight CET)
For any query and more information
Kindly visit IBRO-APRC Associate School of Neuroscience on Biophysical to Molecular
Techniques: An Interface in Neurobiology Research - IBRO
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