ICMR to Conduct Training Course on Human Disease Models

Mumbai - The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is set to conduct a 4-week training course on "Human Disease Models: Approaches, Progress, and Applications." The program is by the Department of Health Research (DHR) and will take place at ICMR-NIRRCH in Mumbai, from May 6 to May 31, 2024. In this regard, ICMR has released details about the 4-week DHR- training course.

The Department of Health Research (DHR) is committed to upgrading the skills of faculty and students from medical colleges and mid-career scientists from research institutions and universities across different regions of the country. The goal is to enable researchers to address the health issues of national relevance using modern technologies. Under this initiative, the National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health (NIRRCH), a premier ICMR institute with expertise in basic, clinical, operational, and implementation research and excellent state-of-the-art facilities, is conducting a training course on human disease models.

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Interested candidates have to submit their applications for this program via the provided link. The online application period will end on March 8, 2024. Later, selections will be done on or before April 2, 2024.

In this programme, the faculty of medical colleges/research institutes/MRHRUs/universities, and candidates with MBBS / MPharm / MD / PhD degrees who have an interest in pursuing a research career can also apply. Candidates from the northeast, semi-urban or rural areas are also encouraged to apply. Meanwhile, it is clearly instructed that the candidates must ensure that the applications are forwarded through the proper channels with a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Head of the Department.

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Course Content

The 4-week course will provide training in:

• 2D and 3D cell cultures
• iPSC generation
• Organ-on-Chip
• Xenograft, syngeneic, and transgenic mice models
• Computational tools for disease-network analysis

In addition, molecular tools like real-time PCR, droplet digital PCR, Next Generation Sequencing, Pyrosequencer, Flow Cytometry & High Content Screening will be covered.

Training will be given in the form of lectures, demonstrations, practical experiments, group activities, and assignments.

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Course Fees and Accommodation

No fee will be charged for this 4-week training course, but a refundable deposit of Rs 2000/- will be taken from the candidates. Furthermore, outstation participants will be provided with lodging facilities at a nominal fee for accommodation.

Lastly, a link is also mentioned through which candidates can ask any further queries regarding the program.

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