Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) NAAC A+ is a leading university of Uttarakhand, located at Jolly Grant, Dehradun. Over 3 decades of legacy and with 200 acres of campus, it houses multispecialty Himalayan Hospital, Cancer Research Institute, Ayurveda Centre, Rural Development Institute and schools in major education streams. Established with the vision of Swami Rama, the university aims to provide high-quality education in various fields including medical, nursing, engineering, management, biosciences, yoga sciences and pharmacy. We are recognized for our comprehensive training programs that equip medical professionals with essential skills and knowledge. Recognized by MCI as a Regional Center for Medical Education in 2014, HIMS conducts Basic Course Workshops in Medical Education (BCME) to empower faculty from 17 medical colleges (UK-5, HP-5, UP-3, J & K- 4). School of Biosciences (SBS) established in 2017, is committed to translational research, industrial applications with a focus on sustainability. SBS offers advanced education and training in Biotechnology, Microbiology and Biochemistry through multidisciplinary programs. With state-of-the-art facilities and expertise, it leads pioneering research in animal, plant and microbial sciences, driving innovation and shaping the future of scientific exploration and discovery.
www.srhu.edu.inWelcome to the Comprehensive Training Module on Molecular Biology in Healthcare.
This program is designed to seamlessly integrate advanced molecular biology techniques with their practical applications in medical sciences. Tailored for healthcare professionals, clinical researchers, and medical and life sciences students, it aims to equip participants with the skills necessary to advance diagnostic accuracy and foster innovative therapeutic solutions. The curriculum blends in-depth theoretical knowledge with immersive hands-on experience, offering practical exposure to cutting-edge tools and methodologies. Participants will develop proficiency in key areas such as molecular biology, cell and tissue engineering, and bioinformatics, enabling them to design and execute experiments, analyse complex data, and resolve challenges in clinical and research settings. This training cultivates critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, empowering participants to contribute meaningfully to advancements in diagnostics, therapeutics, and patient care. Join us to play a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare through molecular biology innovations.
The DHR scheme for “support to conduct Training program” is intended to create a pool of talented health research personnel in the country by upgrading the skills of faculty of medical colleges, mid-career scientists, medical students and others. The goal of this program is to encourage and support the trainees to develop and take up research projects for addressing health problems of national relevance. DHR is to bring modern health technologies to the people through research and innovations related to diagnosis, treatment methods and vaccines for prevention; to translate them into products and processes and, in synergy with concerned organizations, introduce these innovations into public health system. More https://dhr.gov.in/
Dr. Vijay Dhasmana
The President
Swami Rama Himalayan University
Dr. Rajendra Dobhal
Vice Chancellor
Swami Rama Himalayan University
Dr. V. D. Chauhan
DG Academic
Swami Rama Himalayan University
Dr. C.S. Nautiyal, Scientific Advisor, SRHU
Dr. Bindu De, Director Research, SRHU
Prof. Sanjay Gupta, Principal, Himalayan School of Biosciences, SRHU
Dr. Geeta Bhandari, Assistant Professor, Himalayan School of Biosciences, SRHU
| S. No | Week | Day | Topic | Details |
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| 1 | 1 | 1 |
Introduction to Molecular Biology Techniques in Healthcare |
Inauguration Program:
1. Registration of the Participants
2. Welcome of the Guests, Speakers, and Participants 3. Introduction to the Training Module Technical Session: Introduction to Molecular Techniques in Healthcare |
| 2 | 2 | Technical Session: Hands on Training on DNA & RNA extraction from clinical samples (cell/tissue) | ||
| 3 | 3 | Technical Session: Hands on training on Nucleic acid quantification and agarose gel electrophoresis | ||
| 4 | 4 |
Technical Session 1: Introduction to PCR and its types and their application in Healthcare Technical Session 2: Hands on training on cDNA Synthesis and PCR amplification |
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| 5 | 5 |
Technical Session 1: Hands on training on cDNA Synthesis and PCR amplification Technical Session 2: Hands on training on Agarose gel electrophoresis of the amplified product |
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| 6 | 6 |
Technical Session 1: Principles of Qualitative PCR
2. Technical Session 2: Running and Analyzing Qualitative PCR (Hands on Training) |
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| 7 | 7 | Online Assignment | ||
| 8 | 2 | 8 | PCR & Cloning Approaches for Healthcare |
Technical Sessions:
Technical Session 1: Data Interpretation and Result Analysis of Qualitative PCR (Hands on Training)
Technical Session 2: Troubleshooting Common Issues in PCR Technical Session 3: Implementing Quality Control Measures in the PCR Lab |
| 9 | 9 |
Technical Session 1: Data Interpretation and Result Analysis of Qualitative PCR (Hands on Training)
Technical Session 2: Troubleshooting Common Issues in PCR Technical Session 3: Implementing Quality Control Measures in the PCR Lab |
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| 10 | 10 | Technical Session1: Introduction to Blotting Methods: Southern, Northern, and Western Blotting | ||
| 11 | 11 |
Technical Session 1: Protein extraction from tissue/Cell (Hands on Training) Technical Session 2: Gel Electrophoresis (Hands on Training) |
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| 12 | 12 |
Technical Session 1: Tuberculosis (conventional and advanced molecular tools) Session 2: Visit to the University Laboratories (Pathology, Microbiology& Biochemistry |
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| 13 | 13 | Session 1: Session on YOGA And Meditation | ||
| 14 | 14 | Online Assignment | ||
| 15 | 3 | 15 | Tissue Engineering and Cell culture Techniques |
Technical Session 1: Introduction to Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Technical Session 2: 2D Vs 3D culture, 3D Culture methods and its applications. Technical Session 3: Biomaterials in tissue engineering Technical Session 4: Bio-graft designing (Theory and hands-on-training) Technical Session 5: Tissue Engineering techniques, fabrication and characterization of tissue engineered implants. |
| 16 | 16 |
Technical Session 1: Introduction to designing of nano-drug formulation Technical Session 2: Hands on Training on Nano-carrier synthesis and drug loading Technical Session 3: Hands on Training on Physicochemical Characterization of nano-drug formulation Technical Session 4: Hands on Training on In vitro release kinetics and stability testing. |
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| 17 | 17 |
Technical Session 1: Introduction to animal tissue culture Technical Session 2: Basics of cell culture (Sterilization, cleaning, media preparation, etc.) (Theory and hands-on-training) |
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| 18 | 18 |
Technical Session 1: Introduction to animal tissue culture Technical Session 2: Basics of cell culture (Sterilization, cleaning, media preparation, etc.) (Theory and hands-on-training) |
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| 19 | 19 | Technical Session 1: In vitro evaluation of cells (Theory and Demonstration) | ||
| 20 | 20 |
Technical Session 1: In vitro cell culture (Cell growth log, morphological, etc.) Technical Session 3: Cytotoxcity assay, live-dead assay, antibody staining, cytoskeletal staining |
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| 21 | 21 | Online Assignment | ||
| 22 | 4 | 22 | Bioinformatics Tools in Healthcare | |
| 23 | 23 |
Technical Session1: Introduction to Bioinformatics and Its Applications in medical Technical Session 2: Navigating Bioinformatics Databases (NCBI, EMBL, DDBJ) |
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| 24 | 24 |
Technical Session 1: DNA Sequence Analysis Tools Technical Session 2: Hands-on DNA Sequence Alignment (BLAST) and Phylogeny Determination |
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| 25 | 25 |
Technical Session 1:Primer Designing Tools Session 2: Hands-on Primer Designing Tools |
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| 26 | 26 |
Technical Session 1: Introduction to Drug Designing Tools Technical Session 2: Hands on Training on Drug Designing Tools |
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| 27 | 27 |
Technical Session 1: Introduction to Phython Technical Session 2: Hands on Training on Basics of Phython Technical Session 3: Hands on Training on Integration of Python with clinical research |
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| 28 | 28 | Valedictory Function and distribution of certificates |