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UGC-Networking Resource Centre Second 2010 Teacher/Researcher
Training Workshop in Biological Sciences at Indian Institute of
Science
Applications from teachers and researchers belonging to
universities, colleges and affiliated institutions are invited
to the Second 2010 Workshop in Biological Sciences being held
during 22– 29 November 2010 at the Indian Institute of Science.
The workshop covers theory classes in basic and contemporary
topics in various areas of biological sciences and hands-on
training on various techniques in protein purification.
Applicants
should send their brief data including a paragraph on the
current research they are involved in as well as a list of
publications, if any to the Coordinator of the UGC Networking
Centre. Since the number of vacancies is limited, preference
will be given to those who have completed their M.Sc. degree and
are currently engaged in teaching and research and are already
or will be employed by their universities. Boarding and lodging
will be arranged by the institute
for the duration of the workshop. Travel expenses by train will
be reimbursed according to institute guidelines. For more
information, you are advised to visit the UGC Networking Centre
website at http://mcbl.iisc.ernet.in/UGC/. You may also contact
us at the address UGC-NRC-DBS, Department of Microbiology and
Cell Biology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560 012,
and send application to the Coordinator at the e-mail:
ugc-nrc-dbs@mcbl.iisc.ernet.in.
The last date for receiving applications is 20 September 2010.
Short Term
Training Course on Molecular Techniques in Plant Biology :
Bharathidasan University Tiruchirapalli, 18 Sep - 01 Oct 2010
The Department of Plant Science will be organizing a
DBT-sponsored training course for mid-career scientist involved
in undergraduate teaching in Life Sciences (Botany,
Microbiology, Biotechnology) from 18 September to 1 October
2010. The course would consist of Lectures followed by
practical’s/ hands on session.
Faculty,
holding regular positions in colleges or universities may apply
for this course. Application may be sent to the Course Director
stating
1. Name and address for communication including e-mail i.d.,
mobile number
2. Educational qualifications and research/teaching experience
3. Present place and nature of work
4. Research interest
5. Whether the candidate has undertaken such DBT-sponsored
training courses
Last date of receipt of applications 30 August 2010. Short-listed candidates will be informed in the first week of September 2010. Number of participants is limited to 12. Details of the course can be accessed from the University website: www.bdu.ac.in. Few participants will be provided TA/DA as per the University rule, based on their merit.
Course Director: Dr (Mrs) M. Sathiyabama, Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 620 024. Mobile: 94438 93527; e-mail: bamakvs@gmail.com
ATREE’s Academy for Conservation Science and Sustainability Studies 15-Day Field-based Course in Conservation Science For Young Professionals, Senior Graduate and Post-Graduate Students
Protecting and conserving India’s biodiversity is a challenging and complex task. There has never been a more critical need for well-informed professionals in our combined efforts to conserve India's rich natural heritage. As a small, but significant step to meet this need and on popular demand,
Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) is offering a comprehensive field based course on conservation science and allied social sciences needed to build a conceptually strong framework for effective conservation. The course will focus on conservation issues at the regional level but with a global perspective.
A set of 6–8 lectures will complement several
half-a-day discussions and intensive project mode exercises in
the field that will expose students to holistic perspectives,
rigorous concepts, innovative tools and the latest techniques in
conservation science. The 7–8 days fieldwork in the Western
Ghats and Eastern Himalayas is designed to maximize the
student's exposure to real-life field situations.
There will be two courses of 15 days duration, one focused in the Western Ghats and the other in the Eastern Himalayas. Preference will be given to North East applicants for the course in the NE. The Eastern Himalayas course is being organized in partnership with Aaranyak, an Assam-based Conservation NGO (www.aaranyak.org).
Eligibility: First class graduate (any discipline). Senior undergraduate and post-graduate students with a keen interest in nature and conservation can also apply. Number of participants will be limited to 15.
Location and dates: (1) Western Ghats-course,
10–23 August 2010, Bangalore and Agasthyarmalai Field Academy,
Singampatti, Tamil Nadu. (2) Eastern Himalaya-course, 2nd week
of January 2011, Guwahati, Assam.
Application process: An application from the
participant should contain (1) A one-page justification by the
candidate of why this course is important to him or her. (2)
Demonstrated aptitude or interest in the area of natural
resource conservation – published articles, essays, other
relevant activities and membership. (3) Recommendation by the
Department Head or concerned supervisor and 4. Good academic
record including a minimum of a First class in any discipline
with an active interest in
conservation and willingness to learn.
The course fee is Rs 3000 (foreign participants US$ 500) and includes boarding, lodging and course material. Travel expenses to and from Bangalore will have to be borne by the participants. We are able to keep the course fee to a minimum through a core grant to ATREE’s Academy for Conservation Science and Sustainability Studies by the Jamsetji Tata Trust. Kindly send your application to Madhavi e-mail (madhavi@atree.org) or post it before 25 July 2010 for WG course and 30 November 2010 for EH course, to: Ms Madhavi Latha, ATREE, Royal Enclave, Sriramapura, Jakkur PO, Bangalore 560 064.
Check for updates at http://www.atree.org/fbc_consci
Wellcome Trust- DBT India Alliance : Science and Communication Workshop For Young Biomedical Scientists Sep 21- 22, 2010
The workshop is specially designed for recent PhD scholars or those who have submitted their thesis work. The workshop will impart skills in following
How to write a successful grant proposal
How to make a
presentation
How to build independent research career
Eminent scientists and experts will share their knowldege with the participants. The participants will also be presented with a few studies
Application Deadline Aug 02, 2010
Application forms and further details are available at http://wellcomedbt.org
National
Training Programme on ‘Microbial Identification and Gene Mining:
A Bioinformatics Approach’ 1–10 September 2010
Organized by : NATIONAL BUREAU OF AGRICULTURALLY IMPORTANT
MICROORGANISMS
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research) Kusmaur, Mau Nath
Bhanjan 275 101, Uttar Pradesh
Tel: (0547) 253 0080, Fax: (0547) 253 0381, e-mail: nbaimicar@gmail.com;
Web:
www.nbaim.org
NBAIM invites applications from scientists, technical officers, research scholars, post-docs and students of universities/institutes/organizations for the National training programme on ‘Microbial Identification and Gene Mining: A Bioinformatics Approach’ to be held from 1–10 September 2010.
The training programme is designed to provide an insight of latest bioinformatics tools. The training will improve molecular identification skill of participants and familiarize the participants to sequence submission, homology search, DNA markers, in silico restriction analysis, multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic tree construction, sequence data analysis, gene prediction, operon finding, gene annotation, comparative genomics, prediction of 3D structure and homology modelling.
The training will bring scientists and research workers at a common platform to exchange experiences and will be helpful in upgrading research and teaching. The training programme will consist of hands-on research experience, training and exposure to cutting edge research.
The fees for the training is Rs 5000 for Scientists/Technical Officer (ICAR/SAU/CSIR/UGC), Rs 2000 for Students/Research Scholar/SRF and total number of participants will be limited to 20 only.
The detailed
instruction and registration form can be downloaded from the
official website of the www.nbaim.org or contact:
Director, National Bureau of Agriculturally Important
Microorganisms (NBAIM), Kusmaur, Mau Nath Bhanjan 275 101, UP.
Phone: 0547-253 0080; Fax: 0547-253 0358
Indo-Italian Workshop on bacteria and fungi for environmental sustainability : 29-30 Nov and 01 Dec 2010 Organized by Amity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University together with Embassy of Italy, New Delhi
Human impact
leading to ecosystem destruction necessitates the development of
restoration strategies. Looking at the great number of various
parameters determining a plant community, the inclusion of soil
microorganisms in restoration practices is indispensable. Future
research on symbiosis is desperately needed for enlightening the
AMF biology and PGPRs and elucidating the precise relationship
between plant species and their soil environment for successful
re-establishment in a new environment or in a destroyed/fragile
ecosystem under restoration.
This three day workshop will not only provide the forum to discuss the biology of microorganisms and its role in the ecological sustenance but will also help in determining an effective strategy for restoration of destroyed/fragile ecosystem and re-establishment of plant species, thereby minimizing the global warming impact.
The workshop will host the leading scientists and their view for the use of microbes in restoration of ecosystem. The following major themes shall be covered:
Mutualistic
Networks and Ecosystem Functions
Mutualistic Interactions, Ecology and Global Change
Cellular and Molecular Aspects of Mycorrhizal Fungi
New Methods in Symbiosis Research
Microbial Dynamics, Communication and Quorum Sensing
Bio-detoxification of Degraded Soils
Interaction of Nanoparticles with Microbes
Science and Technology for Tribal Welfare
There is also
the possibility to organize Indo-Italian Trade Exhibition on the
Amity Campus in the
sector of: Agriculture, Horticulture, Beverage Industry Products
and Processed Food Industry.
Submission of
abstract/extended abstract : Till 15 September 2010
Submission of full length paper : Till 15 October 2010
Registration : Till 15 October 2010*
*Late
registration fees. Please visit the website.
Visit the website www.amity.edu/aimt for details
Address any
query to e-mail: wcstal2010@amity.edu and rprasad@amity.edu
Block ‘E-3’, Amity University Campus, Sector 125, Noida, Gautam
Buddha Nagar 201 303, UP, India
Tel: +91-120-439 2132, 439 2270, 439 2725, 243 1182
Fax : +91-120-243 1268, 439 2502
INDO-US Workshop
on Translating Molecular Cardiology into Clinical Practice : 6-8
August 2010, Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology,
Thiruvananthapuram
The proposed Indo US workshop is an endeavor to identify
advances in concepts on disease mechanisms which can be
investigated through epidemiological and clinical studies for
defining novel strategies for prevention, early diagnosis,
prognostication and treatment of common cardiovascular diseases.
The three day meeting which brings together an outstanding panel
of experts in molecular cardiology and clinical cardiology is
expected to formulate new strategic approaches to translate
recent advances in molecular cardiology for clinical use and
benefit for patients with cardiovascular diseases. We also
envisage that the interaction among Indian and American
cardiologists, scientists and researchers from academic
institutions as well as Indian industry could result in
sustained linkages as the symposium is designed around themes of
mutual interest which have potential for generating follow-up
activities.
Registration Details
All participants are kindly recommended to register via the
Online Registration Form.
Registration is limited to 150 individuals.
Each online register will receive a PRN - Participant
Registration Number at the end of registration procedure to
secure participants identification. Please make a print out of
your Registration Review where you will find Participant
Registration Number.PRN number is must for submitting Abstracts
for poster presentation.
Poster Size: 105 CM x 85 CM (Land Scape mode)
Twelve students selected based on their abstracts would be
reimbursed travel expenses up to Rupees 3000/ on providing
eligibility certificates and tickets
Registration Fee (students and faculty) includes
Access to all meetings and Presentations
Conference bag including one copy of final program schedule and
Abstract Book
Lunch and Coffee on all meeting days
Two dinners
Online Registratiob can be done at http://rgcb.res.in/molcardiol/registration-form.shtml
Registration deadline is 15 July 2010
Details can be obtained by emailing to:molcardiol@rgcb.res.in or
from the website www.rgcb.res.in ,www.rgcb.res.in/molcardiol
UGC-NRCBS Summer School on Biochemistry and Molecular Diagnostics Techniques 18 June - 2 July, 2010.
Networking Resource Centre in
Biological SciencesSchool of Biological Sciences Madurai Kamaraj
University Madurai 625 021 UGC-NRCBS invites applications from
research scholars, post-docs, young faculty members and scientists
of any Indian universities/research institutions for the summer
school on ‘Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Diagnostic
Techniques’ to be held from 18 June–2 July 2010.
The workshop will consist of hands on/practical trainings in
Biochemistry and Molecular DiagnosticTechniques.
The detailed instructions and application form can be downloaded
from the UGC-NRCBS website
www.nrcbsmku.org or from www.genomicsmku.org.
Candidates should submit the filled in application form to Dr G. S.
Selvam, Convener, UGC-NRCBS Summer School on Advanced Biochemistry
and Molecular Diagnostic Techniques, Department of Biochemistry,
School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
625 021 on or before 21 May 2010.
Applications should be forwarded by their research Supervisor/Head
of the department or Head of the institution. Applications sent via
e-mail (nrcbs.abmt@gmail.com) are also accepted, but the duly
forwarded hard copy should reach within a week. The candidates will
be selected based on the qualification and research interests. TA/DA
and accommodation will be provided to the selected participants as
per the MK University regulations.
Advanced Techniques in Basic Research: Tools of 21st Century
A technical symposium "Advanced Techniques in Basic Research: Tools of 21st Century" being organized by ABMS at Bhargava auditorium, PGIMER, Chandigarh on 1st May, 2010.
This symposium envisages to get together renowned experts related to some of the key advanced techniques being used in basic research.
Please download the information brochure and application form here