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Guest Lecture on 4th February, 2020

Guest Lecture

SPEAKER:    Mr. Avinash Dhar, Program Manager, Bionivid Technology Pvt. Ltd. 4th Cross 4C-209, Kasturi Nagar, Bangalore-560043, INDIA,

Topic:                      “Impact of genomics on everyday life”

Date:                           4th February, 2020

Time:                          12.30 PM

Venue:                        Ojas Hall

A Guest Lecture on “Impact of genomics on everyday life” was delivered by Mr. Avinash Dhar, Program Manager, Bionivid Technology Pvt. Ltd. 4th Cross 4C-209, Kasturi Nagar, Bangalore-560043, INDIA under Genomic awareness program for research scholars, post graduate and undergraduate students. He talked about Hands on training on RNA Sequence Analytics using OPEN SOURCE tools and commands (Raw data QC, Alignment/Assembly, Annotation, Differential Expression Analysis and Significant Biological Interpretations. He talked about bottleneck in this field. Since genomics is a data driven domain, more the data being generated, more is the manpower required to analyze the data. Close to 40 exabytes of the sequencing data is expected to be generated peryear by 2025. The lack of skilled manpower is proving out to be a big bottleneck in this opportunity abundant domain.

This lecture surely will help students in deep Understanding of Functional Genomics. It will also aid to the students and scientists who are planning to work on Next Generation Sequencing Based  research projects using RNA-Seq, ChIp- Seq, DNA-Seq, Amplicon Seq,etc.

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• Workshop on Basics of Molecular Biology and Nanobiotechnology Techniques on 26th -29th February, 2020
  • Workshop on Basics of Molecular Biology and Nanobiotechnology Techniques

26th -29th  February, 2020

Department of Science and Technology,

Government of Rajasthan, Jaipur

 

            The Department of Biotechnology (IIS deemed to be University, Jaipur, Rajasthan) organized a four day workshop (from 26th-29th February, 2020) on basics of Molecular Biology and Nano-biotechnology Techniques. This workshop covered myriads of basic and advanced techniques of Molecular Biology including DNA & Protein Isolation, Electrophoresis, PCR, Enzyme Kinetics, etc. The workshop even consisted of lectures from eminent academicians aiding the participants to brush up their minds and inculcate these learning in their future research work and career.

            The Day 1 of the workshop began with Inaugural Lecture of Dr. Gagan Dhawan, University of Delhi, who enlightened the minds of the students with his lecture on “Scope of Biotechnology, An Insight into Drug Discovery”. The ultimate result of  a research is related to the development of drugs or the products related to the betterment of mankind.

This lecture was followed by a lecture on “Introduction to applications of Plasmid in Research” by Dr. Uma Mittal, University of Delhi. The day was concluded with hands-on activities for Plasmid Transformation and Plasmid DNA Isolation by Alkaline Lysis method and its analysis

The Day 2 began with an eye-opening lecture on “Why biogenic metallic nanoparticles are more favorable?” by Dr. Surendra Nimesh, CURAJ, Ajmer. The increasing pollution levels and toxic effects of metal nanoparticles have called for an urgent need of green synthesis of nanoparticles using plants, bacterias, etc. This lecture was followed by hands-on for Biogenic Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and its analysis along with basic characterization of silver nanoparticles by UV-Vis Spectrophotometry.

The Day 3 concluded with a glance into the world of enzyme through an invited lecture by Dr. Nidhi Pareek, CURAJ, Ajmer. The lecture was followed by mind teasing exercise on Enzyme Kinetics and interpretation of the Michalis-Menten Equation.

The Day 4 gave an amazing experience to the participants as Dr. Gyanendra Shukla from CURAJ, Ajmer delivered his lecture on “Nucleic Acid Gel Electrophoresis and PCR”. This lecture was followed by hands-on for PCR reaction set up.

The participants from various departments and institutes were able to learn and perform a number of complicated yet basic techniques by the end of this workshop and even learnt various new concepts of molecular biology and biotechnology which will guide them through their journey of higher studies

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educational visit to DST- Science Park, Jaipur on 13th February, 2020.
  • A one day educational visit to DST- Science Park, Jaipur

 

 

A one educational day visit to DST- Science Park, Jaipur was organized on 13th February, 2020. Thursday by Department of Biotechnology and zoology for M.Sc. (Biotechnology & Microbiology) students. It particularly focused on “women in Science: Hands on” on the occasion of National women’s day. This visit was planned for not only empowering our students with the most recent and current trends in the field of Biotechnology and microbiology but also with the role of women in the field of bio-physics, biochemistry and molecular Biology.

Students attended the inaugural function, science film show and talk, poetry elocution, nukkad natak etc. Students took keen interest and participated in card making competition later etc. In this visit 30 students visited and they were accompanied by two faculty members from biotechnology and zoology departments respectively. Over all it was a very learning experience and students were looking forward to more of this type of visits.

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Industrial Visit -Sewage Treatment Plant, Delawas A Unit Of JMC on 30th March 2016
  • Visit To Sewage Treatment Plant, Delawas on 30th  March 2016

The department of Biotechnology , IIS University recently organized an educational visit to Sewage Water Treatment Plant on 30th  March 2016 for the UG and PG students of Biotechnology and Microbiology.  The visit was organized on the initiative and guidance of Dr Neha G Batra and Dr Radhika Sharma. News & Events. The department of Biotechnology , IIS University recently organized an educational visit to Sewage Water Treatment Plant on 30th  March 2016 for the UG and PG students of Biotechnology and Microbiology. The visit was organized on the initiative and guidance of Dr Neha Batra and Dr Radhika Sharma. The destination was ‘Sewage Treatment Plant’ Delawas a unit of JMC. The plant handles 62.5 MLD load of domestic sewage which is approx. 60-70% of the total load. At the plant, the students carefully studied and observed the complete process of sewage water treatment, functions of its components, and concept of ‘waste to energy’. Officials at STP guided the students regarding different aspects of treatment of sewage water and gave satisfactory answers to different questions raised by the students.The Plant is based on conventional activated sludge process with diffused aeration system. The sludge is handled in anaerobic digesters. Digested sludge is pumped to centrifuge unit where it is converted to semi solid form having consistency of 22% solids and is then used as manure. The plant further reduces the quantity of bio-solids through an anaerobic treatment process. Here, in the absence of air, anaerobic bacteria digest the bio-solids, producing "biogas", a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide. Methane is the main component of natural gas, and the biogas produced, can be burnt in an engine or turbine to produce power and generate electricity. In this way, anaerobic treatment can generate electrical energy which in turn powers the entire sewage treatment plant. The flexible technical configuration of the plant and the continuous availability of different wastewater and sludge compositions for experiments ensures, even on a small scale, the customization to new research tasks at any time. At last it can be concluded that , the visit was quite enlightening and enriched the knowledge of students and staff alike.

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educational visit on 17th March 2017 to Nahargarh Biological park
  • Visit To Nahargarh Biological Park

Department of Biotechnology organized an educational visit on 17th March 2017 to Nahargarh Biological park for M.ScSem II Biotechnology, M.ScSem II Microbiology and M.Sc SemIV  Biotechnology students. A total of 25 students accompanied by Dr. Ameeta Sharma and Dr. Neha Batra visited Nahargarh biological park located about 12 km from Jaipur on the Jaipur Delhi highway. Nahargarh Biological Park, a part of the Nahargarh sanctuary encompasses a large area of 720 hectares and is situated under the Aravali range. The Park is famous for its vast flora and fauna, and its main aim is to conserve it. It also doubles up as a great place to educate studentsand conduct research on existing flora and fauna. The Nahargarh Zoological Park houses animals such as Asiatic lions, Bengal tigers, panthers, hyenas, wolves, deer, crocodiles, sloth bear, Himalayan black bear, wild boar, etc. Approximately 150 species of different flora, beautifully grown were also seen which includes species of Acacia, Albizzia, Bassica, Bambusa, Cordia, Dalbergia, Ficus, Kydiaetc

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Industrial Visit/ Carlsberg Brewery Plant, Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary And Silliserh Lake on 20th-22nd January, 2017
  • Trip to Alwar, Rajasthan

Department of Biotechnology organized a trip to Alwar, Rajasthan from 20 January, 2017 to 22 January, 2017 in which 13 students along with 2 faculty members visited Carlsberg Brewery Plant, Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary and Silliserh Lake and also attended a National Conference on Ground water quality, water conservation, Management and Technology being organized by Govt. R.R. (P.G.) Autonomous College, Alwar.

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Guest lecture on 12th November, 2016

 

  • Guest lecture

SPEAKER:        Ms. Tusha Sharma, Department of Biochemistry, University College of Medical Sciences & G.T.B.  Hospital, University of Delhi

TOPIC:               “Cancer Biology”

A guest lecture by Ms. Tusha Sharma, Department of Biochemistry, University College of Medical Sciences & G.T.B.  Hospital, University of Delhi on “Cancer Biology” is being organized by Department of Biotechnology.  All the students, Research scholars and faculty of Environmental and life Sciences are cordially invited to attend the same.

Date: 12th November, 2016

Time: 10.30 AM

Venue: D-503

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Induction Workshop-CUBE on 8th to 13th January, 2018
  • Induction Workshop-CUBE from 8th to 13th  January, 2018: It is an initiative of Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai. The main aim of this center is to bridge the gap between the theoretical knowledge and practical know how along with establishing a network of collaboration. This lab is open to all the students who want to experience excitement in learning. IIS University is also involved in this activity of interactive learning towards building up scientific acumen in the mind undergraduate and postgraduate students. Under the aegis of cube A 7-day long workshop was organized by the CUBE Members from 8-13 Jan, 2018.

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Educational visit to DST on 11th January, 2018
  • Participants for the Bhabha Atomic Research Center Outreach program in association with Rajasthan Council of Science and Technology
    • Date:                           11th  January, 2018
    • Time:                          10am
    • Venue:                        DST, jaipur
    • Faculty coordinator: Dr Radhika Sharma

Department of Biotechnology organized  a one day educational visit to DST, Jaipur for Bhabha Atomic Research Center Outreach program on 11th  January, 2018 for M.Sc. and B.Sc. (Biotechnology & Microbiology) students. The students learnt various aspects of science and technology and enthusastically participated in that.

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Educational trip on 20th January, 2018.
  • Visit to Keoladeo National Park, Bhartpur

To extend the research work more in a positive direction and give a new horizon to practical exposure a one day educational trip was organised to Keoladeo national park, Bharatpur by CUBE, Jaipur, Department of Biotechnology with Department of Zoology. Dr. Pradeep Bhatnagar, Dr. Sreemoyee Chatterjee and Dr. Lopamudra Guha accompanied the group of students on 20th January, 2018. The trip started with the introduction about the national park .The sanctuary was named after a Keoladeo (Shiva) temple within its boundaries. This sanctuary was declared a national park on 10 March 1982. The park is full of wide diversity of flora and fauna and speaks about the beauty inhabitated by our country. The 29 km² (11 sq miles) reserve is locally known as Ghana, and is a mosaic of dry grasslands, woodlands, woodland swamps and wetlands. These diverse habitats are home to 366 bird species, 379 floral species, 50 species of fish, 13 species of snakes, 5 species of lizards, 7 amphibian species, 7 turtle species, and a variety of other invertebrates.  Every year thousands of migratory waterfowl visit the park for wintering and breeding. The flora includes famous meswak tere which is major ingredient of the ayurvedic toothpaste. The other diversity of flora include Capparis decidua, baboon, lemon grass which attracts Indian bird Treron phoenicoptera (yellow footed green pigeon). One third of the Keoladeo National Park habitat is wetland systems with varying types of microhabitats having trees, mounds, dykes and open water with or without submerged or emergent plants. The bird species include the adorable oriental magpie robbin, common teal, parakeet were observed where males bear moustaches and light red coloured ring on neck which make them different from female parakeet. The other include gadwall, shoveler, oriental ibis, sarus crane with its spectacular courtship dance , babblers , crested serpent eagle , spotted eagle , purple hyreon , whistling duck , bar headed geese, intermediate egret. Mammalian species include nilgai, chameleon, soft shelled turtle, and chital deer. Such a wide variety of diversity soothes eyes of one observing it. The world is big and we all want to have a look at it too before it gets dark and we got an opportunity to have a glimpse of that fascinating world with a big bag full of knowledge.

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