Pooja 23/10/2012

Dengue Fever

Warning signs

Abdominal pain

Ongoing vomiting

Liver enlargement

Mucosal bleeding

High hematocrit with low platelets

Lethargy Course of Dengue illness

Tamil Nadu Scenario

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Holiday due to rain

Dear Staff and Students,

Tomorrow, 20/10/12 is a holiday due to rain  - HOD, BIOTECH

Tomorrow is a Working day

Dear students, tomorrow 6th October will be a working day as usual. Pls inform others who doesn't know. HOD, Biotech.

Welcome Miss M. Janani

Greetings to Miss. M. Janani,

     We wish to announce that, Miss. M. Janani, M.Tech, joined as Assistant Professor in Department of Biotechnology, Sri Sankara Arts & Science College, Enathur, Kanchipuram on 12.9.2012.


    Janani has completed her B.Tech in SASTRA University, and M.Tech degree in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology from Anna University, Chennai. She cleared CSIR-NET examination on 2011 and also GATE examination with top grade in 2010.

    Her research interests include synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles for effective drug delivery.

       The Staff and Students are really excited about your joining in our department.

IMPORTANT: Exam postponed

Dear Staff and Students,

Tomorrow 20/09/2012 will be a holiday for our college. The exams for students and exam duties for staff, scheduled on 20/09/2012 are postponed to the next day and so on. Please inform others also.

Yours sincerely,

Ramesh.B

Hearty Welcome - Miss. M.Loganayaki and Miss. P.Latha

Hearty Welcome - Miss. M.Loganayaki and Miss. P.Latha

Both of our students are the recipients of Science Academies Summer Research Fellowship. Both of them   attended training for the past two months and  learned the latest molecular biological techniques from the reputed institutions. 

Miss. M.Loganayaki (II M.Sc.) -- Dr. Kavita Babu, IISER-Mohali.

Miss. P. Latha (II B.Sc.) – Dr. Soumen Basak, National Institute of Immunology,
New Delhi.

We are very happy to welcome you to the Department. 

We wish you to get more laurels in your life.

Staff and Students of Department of Biotechnology, SSASC. 

Ph.D. Viva-Voce for Mr. B. Ramesh - Many Wishes

We are happy to announce that the Ph.D. Viva-Voce examination for Mr. B. Ramesh, Head, Department of Biotechnology, Sri Sankara Arts & Science College, Kancheepuram is conducted on 27th April, 2012 (10 am) at Chemical Science Auditorium, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai-25. 


Title of his thesis: Isolation and characterization of Biosurfactant from soil microflora: Evaluation of the efficacy in irrigation water conservation.  


The Staff and Students of Department of Biotechnology whole heartily wishes you for getting this high degree.

   

Free Short-term Training Programme on Methods in Biotech/ Molecular Biology / Bioinformatics – Chennai

Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, sponsored

Short-term Training Programme on

Methods in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics

2–26 April 2012

at

Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology
Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai 600 034, Tamil Nadu

Scope of the Short-term Training Programme

The proposed training programme (18 days) will provide the participants to gain a better understanding of principles, methods and application of biotechnological tools. The participants will be provided hands on training in production of microbial enzymes, methods in plant tissue culture, molecular tools and Agrobacterium mediated transformation in plants. The participants will also gain experience in the use of various bioinformatics tools. This training features interactive talks and activities that will both inspire and help participants towards better research in biotechnology.

Eligibility and selection The training programme is designed for Research Scholars, Young Scientist and Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology. Those interested may apply in the prescribed format along with a brief resume, duly forwarded by the Head of the Department/Institute. Only 15 applicants will be selected for training through screening of application by the course faculty.

Registration fee

There is no registration fee and the training is given free of charges. Outstation participants have to make their own arrangements for accommodation. No TA/DA will be provided to participants.

Application forms will be received till 20 March 2012.

For further details, please contact, Dr J. Joel Gnanadoss, Course Director, Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai 600 034, e-mail: joelgna@gmail.com, Phone: 98409 85870.

Project Oriented Biological Education (POBE)

ELIGIBILITY: As part of its Science Outreach Programme, in 2006 the Centre initiated a new program in biology for undergraduate students (only the students who are studying in first year of three years B.Sc program) (preferably having Biology as one of the subjects). from other institutions. Selected students are exposed to the concepts and methodologies driving integrative research in biology today, through a combination of lectures, laboratory projects and research. The programme will be conducted during the summer vacation for a period of 6 to 8 weeks. The total number of Fellowships offered will be up to 10. Scholarship of Rs. 6000/- per month will be provided. Students selected are expected to work at the Centre for three consecutive periods. After the successful completion of the programme at the end of 3 years, the students will a receive a diploma in Biology from the Centre. Where possible, students will be allowed to work in the Centre during mid-semester vacations as well. Specialization in a more focused area or research will be possible during the second and third years. Those who complete the POBE programme with outstanding performance will be eligible for admission to the MS/PhD programme of the Centre subject to satisfactory performance in the interview. Only selected candidates will be intimated by last week of March and the list will also be available on the Centre web site. Further enquiries or correspondence will be not be entertained. The announcement will appear in the media and on our website around January each year. Students who are interested to apply can download the application form click here or obtain it by writing to: The Assistant Coordinator Fellowships and Extension Programmes JNCASR Jakkur Bangalore 560 064. Note : Please ensure that your completed application form is accompanied by two confidential reports from the Referees (in sealed envelopes) and also attested copies of statement of marks.

For Application : http://www.jncasr.ac.in/fe/POBEapplicationform2012final.pdf