Announcement

Bioinformatics Workshop at BISR
BIRLA INSTITUTE OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Announces
One Week Workshop
on
"Big Data Analytics for Whole Exome Sequencing"
22 - 28 June 2017

ABOUT ACCOMMODATION

Considering the situation due to demonetisation, applicants may deposit the registration fees through NEFT transfer now.
Last Date of Registration extended to 15th June 2017

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVE

The workshop is aimed at PhD fellows and Postdocs interested in next generation sequencing analysis, more specific to whole exome sequencing.

This workshop focuses on the current trends in EXOME Sequence Analysis with special insights into the Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data analysis. The session will include the demonstration of various steps of data analysis including description of various sequence file formats followed by quality control and generation of variant calls.
For lab exercise, various open source software will be used. The workshop is self-contained and does not assume any special knowledge of computer programming or Bioinformatics.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The participants of the course may be students, research scholars, faculty and industry personnel with background in Life Sciences and/or Information Technology. The workshop is selfcontained and does not assume any special knowledge of the subject.

TEACHING FACULTY

Besides BISR faculty, eminent guest speakers from renowned Bioinformatics Centres of India will deliver lectures and conduct demonstration on various aspects on Bioinformatics.

  • Prof. M. Krishna Mohan
    Scientist, Head R & D Biotetechnology, BISR
  • Dr. Prashanth Suravajhala
    Scientist, BISR
  • Dr. VS Sundararajan
    Scientist, Singapore
  • Dr. P. S. Solanki
    Scientist, BISR
  • Dr. Raghavendra Upadhyayula
    Scientist, BISR
  • Mr. Shailesh Kumar
    Assistant Professor, Amity University

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may apply by sending filled application form along with the DD of Rs 3000/- or NEFT details latest by June 15, 2017 to the Convener.
Note: Now, due to cash crunch and other banking issues, the candidate may also deposit the fee through electronic transfer ( by NEFT). In case of NEFT transfer, the candidate is required to submit the transaction details (UTR no.) in the form.
The confirmation of participation will be informed through email only. In case if candidate is not selected the fees is refundable.

Bank Details for NEFT transfer
Bank Name: UCO Bank
Account Name: The Birla Institute of Scientific Research
Account No.: 10020110041260
IFSC Code: UCBA0001002
Branch Name: B.D Road, Jaipur
MICR Code: 302028009
Account Type: Savings

TOPICS COVERED

  • Introduction to NGS: Focus on Whole Exome Sequencing
  • Whole Exome Sequences: variant Calling//Annotation and curation
  • Introduction to big data and NGS: Case studies
  • Big Data analytics specific for WES: Mapreduce
  • R Language for NGS Data Analysis

VENUE

Bioinformatics Centre
Department of Biotechnology
Birla Institute of Scientific Research,
Statue Circle, Jaipur 302001

REGISTRATION FEES

Fee : Rs 3000/-
The fee includes course documentation as well as mid-session refreshments and lunch.
Fees can be deposited through DD or NEFT transfer ( See how to apply for NEFT details).

NUMBER OF SEATS

Seats are limited to 20 only. This limitation, a unique feature of all BISR seminars, will ensure that participants derive the maximum benefit from the course by enabling them to receive the personal attention of the seminar leaders. Criteria for selection is first-come first-serve.

ON-SPOT REGISTRATION

On-spot registration will available only in condition of availability of seat with late fees and prior information.

ACCOMMODATION:

Accommodation will be provided on written request to the convener and the participant will bear the cost of accommodation. The accommodation will be arranged at the nearby hotels and GH facility at the discounted rates.

CategoryCharges(Per Day) Remarks
Category ARs 1000 - 1500Shared Room
Category BRs 1600 - 2000Shared Room
Category CRs 2500 - aboveShared Deluxe Room


MODE OF PAYMENTS

Demand Draft of Rs 3000/- in favor of "The Birla Institute of Scientific Research", payable at "Jaipur".

IMPORTANT NOTE

Only those participants will receive the certificate who completes the course. Mere registration will not make you eligible for claiming certificate. Attendance in all the sessions of the course is mandatory for claiming certificate.
The registration fee is 100% refundable only if you cancel your registration before last date of registration. Any application received for cancellation after the last date of registration will not be entertained.

CONTACT

Convener
Dr. Prashanth Suravajhala
Scientist
Birla Institute of Scientific Research
Statue circle, Jaipur – 302001, Rajasthan (INDIA)
Email: prash@bisr.res.in
Tel: 0141-2385094 ext 308 (0),Fax: 0141-2385121
Website: www.bisr.res.in

For further information kindly contact prash@bisr.res.in

DOWNLOADS

Now, NEFT option is available in the form and poster notification.
(To view these files, you require Adobe Reader, if you don't have, then download it here.)

1. Application Form ( in word)
2. Brochure
3. Program - Schedule


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NOTE: In the event of circumstances beyond its control, the Management reserves the right to alter the program, the speakers, the date or the venue.