Banasthali National Conference on Basic biology is the Core of Biotechnology NCBBCB 2017 inaugurated

In addition to Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, Biology has become the fourth pillar for all branches of engineering resulting in new fields like biochemical engineering, biomedical engineering, biomechanical engineering, bioinformatics, nanobiotechnology, bionanotechnology.

It is indeed a matter of pride that the department of Bioscience and Biotechnology at Banasthali has been instrumental in the rapid academic and research growth of Banasthali. Under Life Sciences, apart from doctoral programmes, the degrees offered include BTech / MTech Biotechnology, BSc Botany / Zoology / Biotechnology, MSc Biotechnology, MSc Bioscience, MSc Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, MTech / MSc Bioinformatics. Presently the Shri Radha Kissen Kanoria Centre for Advanced Studies in Bioscience and Biotechnology is housed in state of the art building Jeev Mandir.

Considering the emergence of biotechnology as a field to reckon with, the department has organized a national conference on Basic biology is the Core of Biotechnology NCBBCB 2017 during 30 – 31 Oct 2017. Member of Standing Committee by Ministry of Science & Technology for promoting women in science, Former Professor at AIIMS New Delhi Well known Biophysicist Prof TP Singh whose Research Interests include Structural Biology; Biological Crystallography, Protein Structure Determination and Peptide Design; Rational Structure based drug design was the Chief Guest for inauguration. Prof P K Gupta whose research interests include Cytogenetics, plant breeding, plant molecular biology & crop biotechnology Hon. Emeritus Professor & INSA Senior Scientist, Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding, Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut was the guest of honour.

Following the lamp lighting by the dignitaries, Prof. Vinay Sharma Dean, Faculty of Science & Technology in his welcome address gave an overview of the conference theme. Prof PK Gupta gave a chronological evolution of the biotechnology field highlighting various milestones including the status of use of GM seeds in India. Prof TP Singh congratulated the Vice Chancellor Prof Aditya Shastri and Team Banasthali for being in the foremost of nongovernmental educational institutions in empowering women through education not only in science but also technology and management. Prof Chitra Purohit Presiodent Banasthali reiterated the commitment of the Institution for providing the very best of educational opportunities to women.

Dr Nilima Kumari of Banasthali Biotech anchored the proceedings while Dr Nidhi Srivastava proposed vote of thanks. The inauguration included release of conference proceedings by the dignitaries and presentation of mementos to the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour. Proceedings in the 5 sessions spread over two days include key note address and invited talks as well as oral / poster presentations covering Microbial Science, Plant Science and Animal Science.

Experts participating are from Institutions across the country such as CSIR – CIMAP Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Lucknow, University of Delhi, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, MDS University Ajmer, Rajasthan University, IIS Jaipur, Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Nebraska USA, ICAR – NDRI Karnal, CCSU Meerut, Amity University Jaipur, CSIR Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology New Delhi, IARI, Central University of South Bihar, Forest Research Institute Dehradun, GGS Indraprastha University, BS Abdur Rahman Crescent University Chennai, Jiwaji University Gwalior, Barkatullah University Bhopal, Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Dehradun, IIT Roorkee, Birla Institute of Scientific Research Jaipur, Central University Rajasthan, AIIMS New Delhi, JNV University Jodhpur, Dr H S Gour University Sagar, University of Allahabad, JNU Jaipur, IGNOU Jaipur Centre, MS University Baroda, Central University Jammu, Lovely Professional University Phagwara, Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research Haryana, University of Agriculture and Technology Meerut and Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Amarkantak.

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About Banasthali: The Institution which is also the largest fully residential women’s university in the world has played a big role in revolutionizing women’s education in the country for the last eight decades with a belief that there is a tremendous role of higher education in empowering the women. Banasthali has scripted numerous success stories in a wide range of fields, and stands tall among the citadels of learning in India today. Team Banasthali with Vice Chancellor J C Bose Memorial Award for eminent scientist recipient Prof Aditya Shastri a highly acclaimed alumnus of BITS Pilani, SUNY State University of New York Stony Brook and MIT USA is indeed racing forward to be the very best among global women universities. Proud to be Banasthali alumni who call themselves as Banasthalites can be found in all latitudes, longitudes and altitudes in all walks of life across the globe.

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