Jammu, Mar 20: The CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu successfully concluded two skilling programs “Industrial Microbiology” and “Cloning and Protein Expression”, each spanning three days, with participation from across India.
Dr Zabeer Ahmed, Director of CSIR-IIIM, graced the valedictory ceremony as the chief guest, extending congratulations to the participants for their successful completion of the training programs. He commended their dedication and emphasized the significance of such workshops in providing practical, job-oriented training while fostering scientific curiosity among participants. Dr Ahmed highlighted the role of these workshops in promoting research careers among young students, aligning with the objectives of Viksit Bharat.
Fifty participants from various parts of India, including Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Bihar, Goa, Ladakh, and the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, attended the training programs.
During the “Cloning and Protein Expression” session, participants received hands-on training and theoretical insights from eminent scientists. Practical sessions covered essential microbiological techniques, including genomic DNA and plasmid isolation, PCR runs, double digestion, ligation, transformation, and protein expression. Dr Sumit G Gandhi and Dr Kuljit Singh led lectures and practical sessions, imparting knowledge on gene cloning, protein expression, and laboratory techniques.
In the “Industrial Microbiology” program, participants learned about microorganism isolation, characterization, and preservation, as well as recombinant technology and its industrial applications. Dr Sundeep Jaglan, Dr Meenu Katoch, Dr Asha Chaubey, Dr Vinod Kumar and Dr Kanhaiya Kumar conducted lectures and practical sessions on fermentation media, reactor types, and industrial enzymes.
Additionally, Dr Rashmi Sharma and Dr Saurabh Saran shared insights on biosafety levels, drug discovery principles, and startup ecosystems, enriching the participants’ understanding of industrial practices and technology innovation.
The valedictory session, led by Ms Arushe Tickoo, featured Dr Nasir ul Rasheed delivering a formal vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all involved in organizing the successful training programs.
The training programs received patronage from Dr Zabeer Ahmed and were conducted under the supervision of Er Abdul Rahim, Chief Scientist, and Head of RMBD & IST Division at CSIR-IIIM.
