Rourkela: The RNAi Laboratory and Human Molecular Genetics Laboratory of the Department of Life Science at the NIT Rourkela is organizing a five-day interdisciplinary workshop titled “Molecular and Genomic Techniques in Cellular Studies (MAGTICS-2024)” from September 2-6, 2024.
Sponsored by the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), Government of India, along with several leading biological companies, this 6-day workshop has brought together prominent scientists, industry professionals, and medical experts to provide lectures and hands-on exposure to participants on modern-day molecular research and their implications in human health. Prof. Bibekanand Mallick and Prof. M. Srinivasan are the convenors of the workshop.
On 2nd September 2024, the workshop commenced with the inaugural ceremony at the Life Science Department’s seminar hall. Welcoming the participants Prof. Mallick (convenor) said, “The workshop is designed to integrate cutting-edge tools and techniques from various disciplines, including molecular cell biology, molecular genetics, and genomics. The workshop aims to further the understanding of human diseases and disorders by providing participants with comprehensive exposure to modern molecular research methodologies.”
The workshop was inaugurated by Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao, Director of NIT Rourkela, in the presence of esteemed dignitaries including Chief Guest Prof. Bisnu Prasad Dash (Adjunct Professor of FM University, Odisha); Prof. Rohan Dhiman (Registrar of NIT Rourkela); Prof. Bismita Nayak (Head of the Department of Life Science) and workshop conveners.
The MAGTICS-2024 inaugural event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Prof. M. Srinivasan, marking the start of a successful event dedicated to advancing molecular and genomic research in cellular studies.
