National workshop on In silico Approaches for Designing Bioactive Peptides at IMTECH

In silico Approaches for Designing Bioactive Peptides

A National Workshop

 (18^th – 21^st October, 2011) 

Organized by:

Bioinformatics Centre (BIC), Institute of Microbial Technology,

Chandigarh, India

Supported by Department of Biotechnology,  New Delhi

Address for Correspondence:

Dr. Balvinder Singh, Convenor,

Bioinformatics Centre,

Institute of Microbial Technology,

Sector 39-A, Chandigarh—160036

Phone: 0172-6665452,2690557

Fax No. 0172-2690585, 2690632

E-mail: bvs@imtech.res.in

Web: http://www.imtech.res.in/

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Introduction

BIC is organizing a workshop with theme revolving around bioactive peptides. Bioactive peptides are likely to have applications as antimicrobials, antivirals, pharmaceuticals, antiinflammatories, anticancers etc. A few research groups  at IMTECH are currently engaged in research on such properties of peptides. Peptides certianly have advantage as drugs of choice for treament of various diseases. Computational approaches can offer a platform for quick and easy way to design and model peptides, thus, reducing time and resources before approaching bench.

Aim of Workshop

The aim of this workshop is to familiarize participants with experimental as well as in silico approaches including prediction, modeling and molecular simulations, designing of peptides etc. The workshop will also include exploitation of properties of unusual amino acids and their retro-inverso nature.

Plan of Workshop

The workshop shall include lectures by experts and hands-on-sessions.

Venue

IMTECH Auditorium/Seminar Hall

Accommodation

Applicants requiring accommodation must indicate in the registration form. Such applicants need to pay Rs 500 in addition to registration fee.

Who can participate

M.Sc. students, researchers pursuing Ph.D., faculty members and scientists working in the area related to protein and/or peptide research. There are limited seats available in this workshop. Selected candidates will be informed by 5^th Oct., 2011.

How to apply

The filled up registration form (hand written/typed) should be sent along with demand draft in favor of Director, IMTECH on any Nationalized Bank payable at   Chandigarh, latest by 30^th September, 2011.  The   registration form of M.Sc. and Ph.D. students must be forwarded by their respective head of the department of university/institute.

For annoucements and downloading the registration form, visit:

www.imtech.res.in/bic/workshop/

Registration Fee:

M.Sc. Students – Rs. 2000/-

Ph.D Students – Rs. 3000/-

Univ. Faculty/ Scientist– Rs. 4000/-

Industry Person- Rs. 5000/-

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.imtech.res.in/