The CSIR-Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) is excited to announce a hands-on training program on “Genetic & Microbial Monitoring of Animals” from 26th to 31st August 2024. This program is designed for faculty members, researchers from universities, institutes, industries, and individuals interested in the fields of Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Science, and allied areas.
About the Training
The training aims to equip participants with the skills to monitor and maintain lab animals used for various experiments. The curriculum includes lectures and hands-on sessions on tissue collection, DNA isolation, genotyping, biochemical analyzers, microbial contamination detection, and prevention methods.
Key Details
Seats: Limited to 10-15 participants
Minimum Qualification: Masters in any branch of Life Science/Allied areas
Course Fee: Rs.18,000/- (Including accommodation & GST)
Mode of the Course: In-house training at CCMB
Mode of Selection: Application form & Statement of Purpose
Training Curriculum
The curriculum includes lectures and hands-on sessions on:
Quality control, both genetic & microbial, to maintain genetically homozygous & germ-free animals
Immuno-genetic, biochemical, and PCR-based testing methods
Disease screening of lab animals, sample collection & processing techniques for molecular & microbiological monitoring
Things to sort out during standardization
Hands-On and Demonstrations
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities and demonstrations, including genomic DNA isolation from tail samples, genotyping of tail samples by Standard and quantitative PCRs, preparation and observation of agar plates for microbial cultures from different platforms, and more.
Salient Features of the Training
Expert instructors will provide lectures and hands-on training
A certificate of participation will be issued to the participants
Exposure to laboratory safety regulations
One-to-one interaction with the trainers
Evaluation assignments and Trouble-shooting sessions
For more information, please contact Dr. Archana Bharadwaj Siva, Nodal Scientist, Skill Development Program CSIR-CCMB, Hyderabad, at sdp@ccmb.res.in.
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