Event - Incyte Genomics workshop on DNA Microarrays
Venue - Indian Institute of Science
Date - Feb 19th to Feb. 20th , 2001


The Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology, Indian Institute of Science is organising a workshop from Feb 19th to Feb. 20th , 2001 on DNA Microarray Technology. This workshop provides a unique opportunity to obtain hands-on experience and in-depth technical knowledge about DNA microarray technology. The workshop is suitable for graduate students, post-docs as well as investigators.

The workshop will consist of a series of lectures by experts in the field followed by experimental laboratory sessions on DNA microarray by Incyte Genomics

Lectures

  • The Future of Genomics and the Knowledge Platform - Dan Didier, Senior Director, Incyte Genomics
  • DNA Microarrays - Akbar Khan, Director of Microarrays, Incyte Genomics
  • Custom mini and maxi DNA arrays - Mugasimangalam Raja, CEO, Genotypic Technology
  • Antibody Mocroarrays - Sam LaBrie, Director of Research, Incyte Genomics

Experimental sessions

DNA Microarray: Probe preparation, array hybridization and analysis
- Jenny Fichmann/ Bill Gette, Incyte Genomics
Experiments would include Fluorescent probe preparation, DNA Microarray hybridization microarray reading and analysis of results.

Discussion

Key issues: Microarray- Specific applications, Cost, Instrumentation and bioinformatics in (for) the Indian context.
- Pravin Kini / Mugasimangalam Raja, CytoGenomics (P) Ltd

Applicants interested in participating should write a paragraph not more than 300 words on their recent research work, explaining its relevance to the subject of the workshop. Accommodation will be arranged for outstation participants.
Applications should reach Dr. Kumar Somasundaram before November 30, 2000. Selected candidates will be intimated by December 15, 2000.

For further details, please contact:  
Dr. Kumar Somasundaram
Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology
Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore 12
Tel: 080 3092973
Fax: 080 3602697
Email: skumar@mcbl.iisc.ernet.in
Dr Pravin Kini
CytoGenomics (P) Ltd
Distributor Incyte Genomics Inc.
3004,12A Main HAL 2nd Stage, Bangalore 560008
Tel: 080-5282332
Fax: 080-5280632
Web: www.cytogenomic.com, www.incyte.com
Email: pkini@vsnl.com

 

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