About the Training Course:
To introduce about Ensembl and UCSC for annotation of chordate and
vertebrate genomes and to provide hands on training on the tools for
biological research.
Topics include:
Training Course
on
Browsing Genomes with
Exploring genome browsers - Ensembl & UCSC, Extracting information using
Biomart, Variation detection, Comparative Genomics and Gene regulation.
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.
17-18 October 2014
Organized by
Registration Fee: Rs. 250
Participation certificate, Course material and working lunch will be provided.
Accommodation can be arranged on payment basis.
Number of Participants: 15
Deadline:
For the receipt of filled in Registration form: 01 October, 2014
NB: All the intimations will be sent by E-mail.
Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility
Department of Biotechnology
Mizoram University
Aizawl 796 004
Mizoram
Sponsored by
Address for Communication
Dr. N. Senthil Kumar FRES
Coordinator
Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility
Department of Biotechnology
Mizoram University
Aizawl – 796004. Mizoram
Mobile No. 09436352574
E-mail: mizoramuniv.btisnet@nic.in
Biotechnology Information System
Department of Biotechnology
Ministry of Science and Technology
Government of India
New Delhi
About us:
Mizoram University (Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC) was
established on 2nd 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
Organizing Secretary:
Prof. N. Senthil Kumar
Coordinator - BIF
Department of Biotechnology, Mizoram University
Organizing Committee:
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. & Co-cordinator - BIF
Training Course
on
Browsing Genomes with Ensembl and UCSC
October 17-18 2014
Training Course
on
Browsing Genomes with Ensembl and UCSC
October 17-18 2014
Mizoram University, Aizawl – 796004.
Mizoram University, Aizawl – 796004.
REGISTRATION FORM
REGISTRATION FORM
Name
: __________________________________________________
Name
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Gender
: __________________ Date of Birth:____________________
Gender
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Educational Qualification: _______________________________________
Educational Qualification: _______________________________________
Designation : __________________________________________________
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Department / Division___________________________________________
Department / Division___________________________________________
Affiliation / Institute: ___________________________________________
Affiliation / Institute: ___________________________________________
Mailing Address: _______________________________________________
Mailing Address: _______________________________________________
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Mobile _____________________
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E-mail: _______________________________________________________
E-mail: _______________________________________________________
Accommodation required: Yes / No
Accommodation required: Yes / No
Signature of the Applicant
Signature of the Applicant
(Signature of the Head of the Department)
Seal
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Seal
NB: Accommodation can be arranged against payment.
Photocopy of the format may also be used.
NB: Accommodation can be arranged against payment.
Photocopy of the format may also be used.