Biotech Boot Camp organized in Doaba College

Jalandhar, August 23, 2021: Department of Biotechnology of Doaba College  Jalandhar organized a three-day online BIOTECH BOOT CAMP under the Aegis of DBT Star College Status Programme (DBT, Ministry of Science & Technology, GoI). Dr. Dharam Singh, Principal Scientist (Biotechnology Division) , CSIR- IHBT, Palampur , Dr Karambir Kaur Project Scientist NABI, Mohali  and Dr PK Sehajpal-Consultant Dyo Biotechnologies Singapore acted as resource persons .They were accorded hearty welcome by Principal Dr Pardeep Bhandari, Dr Rajiv Khosla,Coordinator, Biotech Boot Camp and HoD, Dr. Poonam Bhagat, Prof Smile and 50 participants .

Principal Dr Pardeep Bhandari  said that  different activities of the boot camp would  include expert talks, Practical learning through e Paryogshala, Virtual tour to different Biotech labs and various reward-based contests.  He said that theses technology enabled camps provide a suitable podium to students to learn innovatively even in this time of pandemic.   Dr Dharam Singh beautifully explained the evolution, applications and scope of Biotechnology in this talk entitled “Era of Biotechnology: Scope and Future”.Day 1 Concluded withhands on practical learning DNA isolation from banana using household materials.The second day included the virtual demonstrations of experimental exercises namely  Agarose Gel Electrophoresis and blood group typing. The expert talk was delivered by  Dr Karambir Kaur on the topic “Evolution of Novel Corona Virus”. She elaborated the pathophysiology of SARS novel coronavirus followed by demonstration of BLAST software for identifying the mutant strains.The last day of the boot camp was initiated with the e paryogshala on antibiotic sensitivity test.

Dr PK Sehajpal delivered concluding talk entitled “Finding Order in Chaos”. The talk was about resolving the various confusions prevailing in young minds at the cross road of choosing a career. Dr Sehajpal’s talk enlightened students with knowledge that enabled young scientist to develop their interest in the field of research. He also described the working of RT PCR for the diagnosis of COVID 19 infection.