Workshop 3
The Third workshop on Application of PCR and RT-PCR in clinical Diagnosis was held between 27th August and 1st September 2001 with Dr. Prameela Kantheti, Centre for Human Genetics (CHG), IISc as the coordinator and Ms. D. Bharathi (SDTC) and Ms. Radhika and Mr. Nagamohan (CHG) as Demonstrators.
The following invited lectures were held
in the morning sessions
|
Sl.No. |
Speaker’s Name |
Topics |
|
1 |
Prof. G. Padmanaban IISc, Bangalore |
Medical application of genomics |
|
2 |
Dr. Santanu Datta Astrazeneca, Bangalore |
PCR - Principles & Modifications as used in Diagnostic Medicine |
|
3 |
Dr. R. Udaykumar Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Research, Bangalore |
HIV-detection techniques |
|
4 |
Prof M.S. Shaila IISc, Bangalore |
RT-PCR techniques in molecular epidemiology |
|
5 |
Dr. V. Ravi NIMANS, Bangalore |
PCR in the diagnosis of viral infections of the human CNS |
|
6 |
Dr. Gulami Mustafa Saifi IISc, Bangalore |
Use of PCR and its modifications in analysis of genetic disorders |
|
7 |
Prof. P. Kondaiah IISc, Bangalore |
Expression profiling using microarray technique : Possible applications in host pathogen interactions |
|
8 |
Dr. Namita Surolia Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Research, Bangalore |
Drug development in Malaria |
|
9 |
Prof. S. Vijaya IISc, Bangalore |
Detection of Mycobacteria |
Practicals were held in the afternoon sessions are:
1. Isolation of genomic DNA from blood and
PCR amplification
2. Isolation of total RNA from whole blood.
3. Demonstration of use of PCR in Clinical samples
4. Isolation of total RNA from blood and RT-PCR
5. Demonstration of Manual & automatic DNA Sequencing
The following participated in the workshop:
1. Mr. Mohammed Shafiulla, Kidwai Memorial
Institute of Oncology, Bangalore
2. Dr. Radhika Lavi, St. John's Medical College
3. Mr. P.N. Sridhar Rao J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere,
4. Mr. Manohar B. Mutnal, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum
5. Ms. Arthur Subha, Dr. ALM PGIBMS, University of Madras, Chennai
6. Dr. Reeta S. Mani, B.J. Medical College, Pune
7. Dr. H.P. Shashidhara, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore
8. Dr. K. Prathima, Sri Devraj Urs Medical College, Kolar
9. Dr. M.G. Gopalakrishna, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore
10. Dr. Beena Antony, Sree Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur
11. Ms. Bharathi Balachandran, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
12. Dr. Baijayanthi Mishra, St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore