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Biotechnology - An Emerging Field
Coordinator: Dr Charu Dogra Rawat

Biotechnology is a set of powerful tools that involve the use of living organisms (cells, bacteria, yeast and others) or their parts or products as tools (for example genes and enzymes). The field includes the application of advanced molecular techniques to the discovery, development, and manufacture of biopharmaceutical agents ( e.g., insulin, pharmaceutical agents), bioagricultural products ( e.g., genetically engineered crop plants), and bioremediative technologies ( e.g., hydrocarbon-consuming bacteria).

This lecture course will cover a number of topics central to biotechnology, including industrial organisms, recombinant DNA technology, molecular and chemical technologies, DNA and protein isolation and assay, genetic and molecular identification of therapeutic targets, development of therapeutics, therapeutic delivery systems, bioinformatics, industrial record keeping, intellectual property, venture capitalization, start-ups and established companies, clinical trials, and regulatory issues. The course is intended to introduce students to many of the current concepts, practices, and goals of biotechnology and biotechnological industry.

Course Content:

The programme will include a series of lecture sessions by experts in this field and added practical examples. The course will include information on:

• What is biotechnology?
• Stem cell and gene therapy
• GMO or genetically modified organisms
• Vaccine development
• Recombinant drugs
• Directed mutagenesis and protein engineering
• Human molecular genetics
• Patenting and intellectual property
• Genomics and proteomics
• Future prospects

Students will have a great platform where they can interact with eminent biotechnologists of the country.