Announcement

Bioinformatics Workshop at BISR
BIRLA INSTITUTE OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Announces
Three-Day National Workshop
on
"Bioinformatics and Systems Biology"
6 - 8 March 2019

About Accommodation
Topics Covered
Teaching Faculty
Downloads
Exercises

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The workshop focuses on the current trends in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology. The bioinformatics basics along with the applications will be taught with practical sessions to make participant understand the core of the subject. The participant will get an idea of the current challenges of the subject and the key to address and overcome such problems.
For lab exercises various Open-Source and online resources will be used such as Modeller, Chimera, Cytoscape, Osprey, Gromacs, Our own benchmarked NGS tools and Molinspiration.
The workshop is self-contained and does not assume any special knowledge of computer programming or any advanced Bioinformatics skills.

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.

TOPICS COVERED

  • Introduction to Bioinformatics & Systems Biology
  • Molecular Databases and Information Retrieval
  • Sequence Alignment: Pairwise & Multiple
  • NGS : Technique and Data Analysis
  • Medical Genomics: Current Approaches
  • Systems Biology and Regulatory Networks
  • Proteins: Structure & Properties
  • Protein Structure Prediction Methods
  • Molecular Simulation Techniques
  • Computer Aided Drug Design

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 Department of Biotetechnology, BISR
  • Dr. P. S. Solanki
    Scientist, BISR
  • Dr. Prashanth Suravajhala
    Scientist, BISR
  • Dr. Abhishek
    German Cancer Research Centre, Heidelberg, Germany
  • Dr. U.S. Raghavender
    Scientist, BISR
  • Dr. Shailesh Kumar
    Facutly, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Jaipur
  • Dr. Amresh Prakash
    SCIS, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
  • Dr. Poonam Vishwakarma
    SCIS, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

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HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may apply by sending filled application form along with the DD of Rs 2000/- latest by 22 February 2019 to the Convener. The confirmation of participation will be informed through emails only.
Note: Applicants can 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

VENUE

Mini Conference Hall,
Birla Auditorium,
Birla Institute of Scientific Research,
Statue Circle, Jaipur 302001

REGISTRATION FEES

Fee: Rs 2000/- The fee includes course documentation as well as mid-session refreshments and lunch.

NUMBER OF SEATS

Seats are limited to 40 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.
Those who are interested in accommodation kindly make a request as early as possible and book the referred accommodation at the earliest.

CategoryCharges(Per Day) Remarks
Category ARs 3000 and AboveShared Deluxe Room
Category BRs 2000 - 2900Shared Room
Category CRs 1200 - 1900Shared Room
Dormitory Rs 300 - 500Separate for boys & girls student

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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 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.

CONFIRMATION OF PARTICIPATION

The selected participants will be informed through email only and the list will be displayed on website.

CONTACT

Convener
Dr. P S Solanki
Scientist
Tel: 0141-2385094 ext 324 (0)
Email: bisrjaipur@gmail.com


Co-Convener
Dr. Prashanth Suravajhala
Scientist
Tel: 0141-2385094 ext 308 (0)
Email: bisrjaipur@gmail.com


Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Birla Institute of Scientific Research
Statue circle, Jaipur - 302001
Rajasthan (INDIA)


DOWNLOADS

(To view these files, you require Adobe Reader, if you don't have, then download it here.)

1. Application Form (in word)
2. Workshop Brochure
3. One Page Notification for Board


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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.