Published on: August 2, 2025
SRHU Hosts Advanced Molecular Biology Workshop for Healthcare Capacity Building
The School of Biosciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), organized a training workshop entitled “Modern Biology: Advanced Molecular Tools for Healthcare – A Comprehensive Training Module” from 7th July to 2nd August 2025. The initiative is supported by the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, with the objective of enhancing research competencies in biomedical and healthcare sciences. The four-week training program, brought together 30 selected participants comprising faculty members, clinicians, research scholars, and postgraduate students from reputed institutions across the country and professionals from the biotechnology and healthcare industry. The program was meticulously designed to offer an integrated approach combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on laboratory training across key areas of modern biology. Initial sessions covered animal cell culture and tissue engineering, including 2D/3D culture systems, biomaterials, bio-graft designing, tissue-engineered implant fabrication, and cytotoxicity assays. This was followed by modules in molecular biology that trained participants in nucleic acid and protein extraction, electrophoresis, blotting, PCR, qPCR, TA cloning, primer/probe design, and diagnostic RT-PCR. Participants were also exposed to advanced technologies such as next generation sequencing, flow cytometry and confocal microscopy. A major highlight of the program was the inclusion of bioinformatics, artificial intelligence in healthcare, Python programming, statistical modelling, and drug design and discovery. Participants also visited clinical diagnostic labs to understand real-world applications.
The Valedictory Ceremony was held at B.C. Roy Auditorium, HIMS, SRHU on 2nd August 2025 was graced by Dr. Pushpendra Singh, Scientist F, ICMR–National Institute for Research in Tribal Health, Jabalpur, as Guest of Honor; Prof. D. S. Rawat, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of Kumaun University, as Chief Guest; Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, Vice-Chancellor, SRHU; Dr. Vijendra Devisingh Chauhan, Director General (Academic & Development), SRHU; and Dr. Bindu Dey, Director of Research, SRHU. Participants praised the training for its academic rigor, practical relevance, and collaborative environment. The organizing committee expressed sincere gratitude to the Department of Health Research for their generous support and to all stakeholders for their contributions in making this training workshop a benchmark in capacity building for healthcare and biomedical research in India.
