North Zone AMBI Workshop

Basic and Advanced Genomic Techniques

Organized by Department of Biochemistry
Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh
18-19 Sept 2025

Coordinator

Dr. Shivani Jaswal
Professor & Head, Biochemistry
GMCH Chandigarh

Venue

Department of Biochemistry
Level IV, E Block
GMCH, Chandigarh

About the workshop

This two-day workshop will provide participants with hands-on training in both basic and advanced genomic techniques, including DNA handling, PCR, and sequencing workflows. It is designed to strengthen conceptual understanding while offering practical exposure to cutting-edge tools used in molecular diagnostics. The program will benefit postgraduate students and faculty by enhancing laboratory skills, improving confidence in handling genomic techniques, and bridging the gap between theory and practice.

Who can participate?

Postgraduate students

Faculty members

Workshop Faculty

  • Dr Jasbinder Kaur, Professor Biochemistry, GMCH Chandigarh

  • Dr Shivani Jaswal, Professor Biochemistry GMCH Chandigarh

  • Dr Seema Gupta, Assoc Professor Biochemistry, GMCH Chandigarh

  • Dr Anil Kumar Pinnaka, Senior Principal Scientist IMTECH Chandigarh

  • Dr Vishal Sharma, Research Scientist MDRU, GMCH Chandigarh

Registration Details

Participants can register online using the following link

https://forms.gle/g7hLjHvfMzjYHpKf7

Registration Fee

Workshop: 2500/- + 18% GST= 2950/-

  • Tea & lunch included

  • No transport/accommodation

Registration fee submission details

Account Name:
Medical Biochemistry Education and Research Society GMCH CHD

Name of Bank:
STATE BANK OF INDIA

Branch:
 GMCH, Sector 32, Chandigarh

A/C NO. :
44373626184

IFS CODE :
 SBIN0010607

  • Tea & lunch included

  • No transport/accommodation

Programme

 

DAY 1 – 18 Sept 2025
WORKSHOP: BASIC MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES
8.00-9.00 AM Registration & Inauguration
9.30-10.00 AM Basics of Molecular Diagnostics
10.00-1.00 PM Hands-on: DNA Extraction & Quantification
2.00-2.30 PM PCR – Basics and Types
2.30-5.30 PM Hands-on: End Point PCR & Gel electrophoresis
DAY 2 – 19 Sept 2025
WORKSHOP: ADVANCED MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES
9.00-10.00 AM Introduction to Sequencing Technologies & Workflow
10.00-12.00 PM Demonstration: Sanger Sequencing Wet lab
12.00-2.00 PM Demonstration: NGS Wet Lab
3.00-5.00 PM Hands-on: Sanger Sequencing Data analysis
5.00-6.00 PM Valedictory