JAMMU: Mr. Pranjal Dwivedi and Mr. Satyam Rai, students of M.Sc. Biotechnology, Centre for Immunology, Central University of Jammu had the privilege of attending a week-long workshop on Immunology at IISER Bhopal, held in December 2024. The program was a perfect blend of theory and hands-on experience, designed to immerse participants in immunology techniques. This experience not only enhanced their technical skills but also deepened their passion for immunological research.
In the week-long training, they learned about mice handling and dissection, blood grouping, and cell counting, DNA Extraction and Genotyping, serological techniques and their applications in immunodiagnostics, Antigen-Antibody Reactions, ELISA and Radial Immunodiffusion and Flow Cytometry (FACS). They found the experience rewarding and exciting.
They presented their experience and learning skill sets in the weekly journal club of the Centre for Molecular Biology. The Journal Club activity was attended by research scholars, students, and faculty of the Centre. The Journal club activity was coordinated by Dr. Sudhir Singh, Assistant Prof, and Dr. Fareeda Akhtar, Assistant Prof. of CMB, CUJ.
The Centre for Molecular Biology at CU Jammu, under the leadership, support and vision of Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sanjeev Jain is committed to learning and excelling of their students in high-end skill building through exposure to high-end workshops in and outside the institution through collaboration and making availability of opportunities.
Such initiatives highlight the university’s dedication to comprehensive education, preparing students for successful futures in biotechnology and beyond.Honorable Vice Chancellor Sir, Prof. Sanjeev Jain congratulated the student and emphasized the skill building in Immunology to address health and environment-related problems for societal benefits and effective implementation of the BIOE3 policy of GOI. Dr. Narendra K Bairwa, Director of the CMB appreciated the efforts of students for their participation in the immunology workshop and their enthusiasm for sharing their experiences in the Journal club of the Center.
