Module 2: Hands-on training in "Techniques in Cytogenetics"

Duration: 6 weeks

Fee: Rs. 24,000/-

Cytogenetic Techniques

1. Basics and theory of Cytogenetics
2. Blood Karyotyping
3. Culture media preparation
4. Initiation and harvest of culture
5. Slide preparation
6. G Banding
7. Metaphase screening and idiogram preparation
8. Hands-on training on Carl Zeiss microscope
9. Hands-on training on Metasystems software - Ikaros
10. Clinical utility of cytogenetics tests
11. Aseptic conditions

Who can apply:

• Sc. in Life sciences/ M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Genetics/Microbiology
• Tech/ M.Tech in Biotechnology/ Genetic Engineering
• MBBS/ MDS/ Ph.D. Scholars/ MD

Module 3: Hands-on training in "Techniques in Molecular genetics"

Duration: 6 weeks

Fee: Rs. 24,000/-

Molecular Techniques

1. Nucleic acid extraction
2. Qubit quantification
3. Agarose gel electrophoresis
4. PCR technique
5. Post-PCR cleanup
6. Sanger sequencing technique
7. Cycle sequencing PCR
8. Post PCR sequencing processing
9. Samples loading onto 3500 Genetic Analyzer
10. Analysis of sequencing results
11. Identification of variants
12. Result interpretation and genetic counseling

Who can apply:

• BSC in Life sciences/M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Genetics/Microbiology
• Tech/ M. Tech in Biotechnology/Genetic Engineering
• MBBS/MDS/ Ph.D. Scholars/MD

Module 4: Training on "Genetics in Clinical Diagnostics"

Duration: 10 weeks

Fee: Rs. 40,000/-

Genetics in Clinical Diagnostics

1. Basics of Human Genetics
2. Health issues associated with Genetics
3. Diagnostic tests available
4. Genetic counselling methodology
5. Research based therapeutic options

Who can apply:

• MBBS/ MDS/ Ph.D. Scholars/ MD/Nurses/Healthcare workers/Paramedical workers