ICMR-NIREH invites applications for Summer Internship Program in Environmental Epigenetics, Register Now

Bhopal- Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute for Research in Environmental Health (ICMR-NIREH) is going to organise “IXth Summer Internship Program in Environmental Epigenetics”.

This Summer Internship Program in Environmental Epigenetics is a 15-day hands-on training course scheduled from 12th to 28th June 2024 offered by ICMR-NIREH, Bhopal. Participants of this programme will experience the excitement of working in a unique academic ambience apt for cutting-edge scientific discourse. During this programme greater emphasis will be laid on the fundamental wet-lab tools and techniques relevant to environmental epigenetics.

Candidates interested to participate in this summer internship program must submit the application form through Google Form on or before May 30, 2024. The link to Google Form is mentioned in the brochure issued by ICMR regarding this internship program. Meanwhile, ICMR has clearly stated in the brochure that there are only 20 seats for the program hence only 20 students will be admitted to the course on “first come first serve” basis.

Additionally, candidates have to pay Rs 10000/= as registration fee (excluding food, travel and accommodation charges).

Candidates who are pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses are eligible and encouraged to apply for this summer internship programme.

Moreover, as per the Brochure, basic and advanced techniques pertaining to the field of environmental epigenetics will be covered in this Internship.

COURSE CONTENT

1 Isolation of DNA, RNA & Proteins.

2 PCR and Reverse Transcriptase PCR.

3 Agarose Gel Electrophoresis.

4 Real Time PCR.

5 Multiplex RT-RT PCR.

6 SDS-PAGE & Western Blot Analysis.

7 Double Sandwich ELISA.

8 mtDNA Fragmentomics and Mutation Analysis.

9 Mitochondrial ISR Analysis.

10 Methylation-Specific PCR.

11 Histone Methylation Arrays.

12 MicroRNA Characterization.

13 lncRNA Isolation & Identification.

14 RNA Methylation Analysis.

15 mtDNA Methylation Analysis.

16 Multi-photon Image Analysis.

17 Nano Cytometry Analysis.

18 ddPCR Based Assays.

19 Principles of Bioethics.

20 Biosafety and GLP Practices.

21 Flow Cytometric Assays

It should be noted that participants will have to make their own arrangements for food and travel. Accommodation is available on a shared basis in the guest house of the Institute on payment basis.

For any further queries, candidates may contact the course coordinator.

To view the brochure, click the link below