‘Karyashala’ in Department of Zoology, PU, concludes

Chandigarh July 27, 2022: The SERB-DST sponsored seven days’ high end training program ‘Karyashala’ on “Flow Cytometry, Confocal Microscopy and their applications in cell culture” being organized by Department of Zoology, Panjab University, Chandigarh concluded on 27.07.2022. The last day of the workshop started with the lecture of Prof. Ganga Ram Chaudhary, Director, SAIF/CIL, Panjab University. Prof. Chaudhary delivered his lecture on nanomaterials and their applications. He explained the use of nanomaterials in information technology, medical science and in protection of environment. He described the use of amalgamation of fibre obtained from Sansevieria trifasciata (commonly known as snake plant) and nanoparticles in purification of water, and making fabric which has capacity to make the air pathogen free. Later in the day the session was held by Dr. Vinod Kumar, PGIMER, Chandigarh and Dr. Preeti Garg, SAIF/CIL, P.U.

During this session, the participants practised hands-on training on image viewing, data acquisition and analysis in confocal microscope. They were tested for their knowledge and understanding of the concepts taught in the entire workshop by a questionnaire and feedback was obtained from the participants. The workshop concluded with the valedictory function hosted by Dr. Indu Sharma.

Prof. Renu Vig, Dean of University Instructions, Panjab University, Chandigarh was the Chief Guest of the valedictory function. A total of 25 participants from various Universities, Institutes and Colleges attended this program to gain valuable inputs about animal cell culture and high-end instruments like flow cytometer and confocal microscope in order to excel in their research work. Besides departmental faculty members, PGIMER and SAIF/CIL faculty members acted as resource persons and gave hands-on training as per their expertise for various techniques to train the young minds as skilled personnel for better research outcomes. Prof. Renu Vig awarded the participants with certificates and appreciated the efforts and demonstrations made during the workshop towards advancement of Skilled India Program. She congratulated the members of organizing committee for successful completion of this Karyashala.