ICMR Invites applications for a 4-week training course on Human Disease Models, details
Mumbai- The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), is set to conduct a 4-week training course on "Human Disease Models: Approaches, Progress, and Applications." The program is sponsored by the Department of Health Research (DHR) and will take place at ICMR-NIRRCH in Mumbai, from May 6 to May 31, 2024. In this regard, ICMR has released an advertisement detailing about the 4-week DHR-sponsored training course.
Department of Health Research (DHR) is committed to upgrading the skills of faculty and students from medical colleges and mid-career scientists from research institutions and universities across different regions of the country. The goal is to enable researchers to address the health issues of national relevance using modern technologies. Under this initiative, the National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health (NIRRCH), a premier ICMR institute having expertise in basic, clinical, operational, and implementation research and excellent state-of-the-art facilities, is conducting a training course on human disease models.
Talking about the course content of the 4-week course, it will provide training in 2D and 3D cell cultures, iPSC generation, Organ-on-Chip, Xenograft, syngeneic, and transgenic mice models as well as computational tools for disease-network analysis. In addition, molecular tools like real-time PCR, droplet digital PCR, Next Generation Sequencing, Pyrosequencer, Flow Cytometry & High Content Screening will be covered.
On the other hand, training will be given in the form of lectures, demonstrations, practical experiments, group activities and assignments.
No fee will be charged for this 4-week training course, but a refundable deposit of Rs 2000/- will be taken from the candidates. Furthermore, outstation participants will be provided with lodging facilities at a nominal fee for accommodation.
Lastly, a link is also mentioned through which candidates can ask any further queries regarding the program.
To view the advertisement, click the link below-
https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/dhrworkshopdiseasemodels2024flyer-231186.pdf
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