The Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has sanctioned the DBT Skill Vigyan State Partnership Programme in Biotechnology and Life Sciences, which will be executed in Kerala through the Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC), Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE). KBC, KSCSTE is collaborating with 15 state academic and research institutions to provide student training, technician training, and faculty training programmes.
The Faculty Training Programme is conducted by KSCSTE in collaboration with seven partnering institutions. The programme is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of faculty members and scientists in the field of biotechnology. It provides hands-on training in advanced and emerging areas of biotechnology, equipping participants with the latest tools and techniques to apply in their research and teaching endeavours.
GUIDELINES – FACULTY TRAINING PROGRAM
Course for Faculty Training Program
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Sl. No. |
Partnering Institution |
Course(s) (Duration: 14 days) |
No. of Faculty to be Trained in a Year |
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1. |
Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam |
a. Hands-on Training in LC-MS of Biomolecules |
20 |
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b. Hands-on Training in Advanced Gene Cloning and Protein Expression/Purification |
20 |
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c. Phage Applications and Antimicrobial Resistance |
20 |
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2. |
Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT), Cochin |
Cell Culture Techniques for Biotechnology Applications – Focus on Neurobiology and Cancer |
20 |
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3. |
Business Incubation Centre – KUFOS, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Cochin |
Training On Development of Sustainable Packing Techniques of Fishery Food Products |
20 |
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4. |
Cashew Export Promotion Council of India (CEPCI) Laboratory & Research Institute, Kollam |
Advanced Techniques in Biotechnology |
20×2 |
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5. |
KSCSTE – Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI), Palode |
Gas Chromatographic Techniques in Aromatic Plants Research |
20×2 |
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6. |
College of Horticulture, Kerala Agriculture University (KAU), Vellanikkara, Thrissur |
Techniques in Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics |
20×3 |
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7. |
Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII), Kottayam |
Hands-on Training Programme in ‘Recent Advances in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Techniques’ |
20 |
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Total No. of faculty to be trained per year |
260 |
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Procedure for Application
Applications are invited through advertisement
Details of Course Coordinators of Faculty Training Programme
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Sl. No. |
Partnering Institution |
Course(s) (Duration: 14 days) |
Course Coordinator & Contact Details |
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1 |
Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam |
a. Hands-on Training in LC-MS of Biomolecules b. Hands-on Training in Advanced Gene Cloning and Protein Expression/Purification c. Phage Applications and Antimicrobial Resistance |
Dr. Bipin Kumar G. Nair Mob: 9895036316 |
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2 |
Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT), Cochin |
Cell Culture Techniques for Biotechnology Applications – Focus on Neurobiology and Cancer
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Dr. Baby Chakrapani P. S. |
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3 |
Business Incubation Centre – KUFOS, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Cochin |
Training On Development of Sustainable Packing Techniques of Fishery Food Products |
Dr. Radhika Rajasree S.R. Professor and HoD (FPT), Coordinator- KUFOS Business Incubation Centre, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Panangad-682506, Cochin, Kerala, India. Email: radhikarajasree@kufos.ac.in Mobile: 9840927503 |
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4 |
Cashew Export Promotion Council of India (CEPCI) Laboratory & Research Institute, Kollam
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Advanced Techniques in Biotechnology |
Dr. Siju Senan Assistant Principal Scientist and HOD, Biotechnology Division, Cashew Export Promotion Council of India Laboratory & Research Institute, Kollam Email: sijusenan@gmail.com Mobile: 9447559308 |
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5 |
KSCSTE – Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI), Palode |
Gas Chromatographic Techniques in Aromatic Plants Research |
Dr. K. B. Ramesh Kumar |
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6 |
College of Horticulture, Kerala Agriculture University (KAU), Vellanikkara, Thrissur |
Techniques in Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics |
Dr. Deepu Mathew |
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7 |
Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII), Kottayam |
Hands-on Training Programme in ‘Recent Advances in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Techniques’ |
Dr. C. Bindu Roy |
Contact Information:
For any queries or assistance with the registration process, please contact the State Nodal Officer of the DBT Skill Vigyan Programme at KSCSTE or the program coordinator at the respective partnering institution or visit the official program website.
State Nodal Officer: Dr. Sarika A R
Consultant: Dr. Krupa Ann Mathew
Email: kbc.kscste@kerala.gov.in; dbtskillvigyan@gmail.com
Phone: 0471-2548406, 0471-2548254