About the Training
Genome islands are DNA regions that can translocate and integrate from donor to recipient bacteria during intra and inter species conjugation. Many of the genome islands harbor sets of virulence genes and hence referred to as pathogenicity islands (PIs). Acquired virulence in bacteria is mostly due to the horizontal transfer of pathogenicity islands. With increase in the amount of DNA sequence data, it has become increasingly important to analyze and understand the bacterial virulence at genome level. The program is organized with an idea to impart training on the tools and techniques of bacterial genome island identification and analysis, to a variety of nationwide researchers who are actively involved in molecular microbiological research.
Programme Plan
Induced mating assay of selected bacterial strains Sequence analysis of genome islands, in silico characterization and interpretation Wet lab analysis of genome islands / genome island genes.
How to Participate?
Participation is open to Masters level students, Research scholars, and Faculty members from all branches of life sciences. Participation is based on a selection procedure. Interested participants may write to us through e-mail with following details: Name, Institution, Contact (including e-mail and phone), Statement of purpose (max 200 words) explaining how this training will be useful for their research.
Number of participants is limited to 50.
Registration Fee:
Rs. 2000 (excluding accommodation)
Registration fee will be accepted only after short listing.
Dates to Remember
Application deadline: August 20, 2012
Notification of selection: August 30, 2012
Reach us at:
Organizing Secretary,
Genome Island Training, School of Bio Sciences and Technology,
VIT University,
Vellore 632014,
Tamil Nadu,
India.
Phone: 9790166084;
e-mail: vitmolmicro@gmail.com