About the Training Course:
To introduce about the Ensembl that annotates chordate genomes and to
provide hands on training on the tools for biological research.
Topics include:
Training Course
on
Browsing Genomes with Ensembl
Browsing Ensembl genome browser, Extracting information using Biomart,
Variation detection, Comparative Genomics and Gene regulation.
November 9, 2013
Level of Participants:
Academicians / Scientists / Research Scholars and PG Students working or
desirous of working in the area of Biotechnology, Computational Biology,
Bioinformatics and various other branches of Sciences are invited to attend
the training course.
Organized by
Registration Fee:
There is no registration fee. Participation certificate, Course material and
working lunch will be provided. Accommodation can be arranged on
payment basis.
Number of Participants: 16
Deadline:
For the receipt of filled in Registration form: 01 November, 2013
Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility
Department of Biotechnology
Mizoram University
Aizawl 796 004
Mizoram
NB: All the intimations will be sent by E-mail.
Sponsored by
Address for Communication
Dr. N. Senthil Kumar FRES
Coordinator
Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility
Department of Biotechnology
Mizoram University
Aizawl – 796004. Mizoram
Phone: 0389 - 2330861, Fax: 0389-2330834
E-mail: mizoramuniv.btisnet@nic.in
Biotechnology Information System
Department of Biotechnology
Ministry of Science and Technology
Government of India
New Delhi
About us:
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Mizoram University was established on 2 July 2001 as a Central
University. The objectives of the University is "to disseminate and advance
knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches
of learning as it may deem fit, to make provisions for integrated courses in
humanities, natural and physical & social sciences, forestry and other allied
disciplines in the educational programmes of the University; to take
appropriate measures for promoting innovations in teaching-disciplinary
studies and research; to educate and train man-power in the development of
the state of Mizoram; and to pay special attention to the improvement of the
social and economic conditions and welfare of the people of the State, their
intellectual, academic and cultural development".
The Department of Biotechnology was established in the year 2007. The
department offers a two year M. Sc., Degree Course in Biotechnology.
Doctoral programme leading to Ph.D. is also being offered at the
department. The department is undertaking research projects and has
attracted funds from various agencies such as DBT, DST, CSIR and UGC.
The Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility (BIF) was established by the
DBT, Government of India in the year 2008 and the facility is housed in the
Dept. of Biotechnology of the Mizoram University. This facility has
high/medium end servers and state of the art desktop machines and
softwares.
Mizoram falls under the ‘Eastern Himalayas’ & Aizawl is the state
capital. It is situated at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level. The
importance of this region at the global stage can be vouched from the fact
that the region lies within the Indo-Burma mega diversity hotspot. The total
area of Mizoram is 21,087 km2, the majority of it being forest cover.
Temperature varies from 18 to 29˚ C in summer and from 11 to 240 C in
winter.
How to reach Aizawl:
AIR: Lengpui airport is approx. 40 kms from Aizawl city and is connected by
flights from Kolkata and Guwahati.
ROAD: Aizawl is connected by NH 54. Buses and maxi cabs are available from
Guwahati to Aizawl via. Silchar.
Chief Patron:
Prof. R. Lalthantluanga,
Vice Chancellor, Mizoram University
Patrons:
Shri. C. Zothankhuma
Registrar, Mizoram University
Dr. T. Madhan Mohan
Advisor to Govt. of India, DBT, New Delhi
Chairman:
Prof. R. C. Laha
Dean, School of Life Sciences, Mizoram University
Prof. R. P. Tiwari
Finance Officer, Mizoram University
Organizing Secretary:
Prof. N. Senthil Kumar FRES
Coordinator - BIF
Department of Biotechnology, Mizoram University
Organizing Committee:
Prof. Satpal Singh Bisht, Head
Dr. J. Bhattacharya, Associate Professor
Dr. Th. Robert Singh, Asst. Prof.
Dr. B. P. Singh, Asst. Prof.
Dr. H. Lalhruaitluanga, Asst. Prof.
Ms. Esther Lalnunmawii, Asst. Prof.
Dr. K. Syed Ibrahim, Research Associate
Training Course
on
Browsing Genomes with Ensembl
November 9, 2013
Mizoram University, Aizawl – 796004.
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