Training on Advanced Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Cell Culture Techniques in Food Safety

ICAR-CIFT invites you to join our hands-on training on “Advanced Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Cell Culture Techniques in Food Safety.”

Training Details:

• Title: Hands-on Training on “Advanced Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Cell Culture Techniques in Food Safety”
• Duration: 01 October – 10 October 2024
• Venue: Microbiology Fermentation and Biotechnology Division, ICAR-CIFT, CIFT Junction, Matsyapuri Post, Willingdon Island, Cochin, Kerala-682029

Important Dates:

• Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 18th September 2024
• Intimation of Selection: 23rd September 2024
• Last Date of Confirmation by Participants: 25th September 2024

Programme Fee:

• Fee: Rs. 10,000/- (Exclusive of 18% GST)
• Includes: Working lunch, training kits, and study materials
• Exemptions: Candidates belonging to SC/ST & NEII regions are exempted from the program fee
• Payment Options:
  • Cash Payment
  • Online Payment: ICAR-CIFT Payment Portal
    • Navigate to:
      • Services Tab
      • Online payment gateway
      • Payment category
      • Training fees
    • Pay Rs. 11,800/- (including GST)

 

Travel, Food, and Accommodation:

• Food: Working lunch provided during the training
• Accommodation:
  • Provided in ICAR-CIFT Trainees Hostel on a sharing basis
  • Cost: Rs. 80/- per bed per day
• Expenses:
  • No TA/DA provided to participants
  • Travel, food, and accommodation expenses for SC/ST & NEH region candidates borne by ICAR-CIFT as per Government guidelines

Training Modules:

Microbiological Techniques:

• Isolation and identification of bacteria of public health significance
• Plating techniques in microbiology
• MPN techniques in microbiology
• Biochemical characterization of bacteria
• AMR detection
• Bacteriophage Isolation

Molecular Techniques:

• DNA/RNA isolation
• Introduction to PCR and its types
• Molecular characterization of bacterial pathogens
• Synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles

Cell Culture Techniques:

• Cell culture and safety procedures
• Microscopic analysis of cells
• Maintenance of cell cultures
• Cytotoxicity assay

Duration and Schedule:

• Training Duration: 10 days
• Dates: 01 October – 10 October 2024
• Arrival: Outstation participants should reach ICAR-CIFT by the evening of 30th September 2024
• Departure: Participants are advised to plan their return journey after 5:00 PM on 10th October 2024

Eligibility:

• Target Audience: Postgraduate students in Microbiology, Biotechnology, and Life Sciences
• Total Candidates: 25
• Selection: Screening committee as per ICAR guidelines
• Intimation: Selected candidates will be informed on 23rd September 2024

Application Procedure:

• How to Apply:
  • Download the application format from the ICAR-CIFT website or prepare as per the brochure
  • Send the filled and approved application form to the Course Director via email (gkshivaraman@gmail.com; infbdvn.training@gmail.com) or post

Address of Course Director:

• Name: Dr. T. Raja Swaminathan
• Position: Principal Scientist & Head of Division
• Division: Microbiology Fermentation and Biotechnology Division
• Institute: ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology
• Address: CIFT Junction, Willingdon Island, Matsyapuri Post, Cochin, Kerala PIN: 682029
• Email: mfbdvn.training@gmail.com; gkshivaraman@gmail.com
• Phone: 0484-2412300/Ext. No. 370; 384

For further details, please contact the course director or coordinators at the provided email addresses and phone numbers.