Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 29: The Department of Biotechnology and Bioengineering (Centre for Molecular Biology), Central University of Jammu, today inaugurated three days hands on training workshop on Molecular Biology and Microbiological tools and techniques along with the newly established laboratory for molecular and microbiological work.
Vice-Chancellor CUJ, Prof Sanjeev Jain formally inaugurated the workshop and laboratory. He emphasized that students and scholars should be well-versed in handling laboratory equipment and make full use of available facilities. He also informed that the laboratory will remain open till late hours to support research work and encouraged students to work hard and remain open to new learning.
Earlier, Director of CMB, and convenor of the workshop, Dr Narendra K Bairwa highlighted the importance of hands-on training in experimental biology training. He also shared with the audience about the events which will take place in the three-day workshop.
Dean, School of Life Sciences, Prof Sunil Dhar interacted with the participants and encouraged students to develop scientific curiosity and remain dedicated towards their studies.
Prof Yashwant Singh, Registrar CUJ, also graced the occasion and appreciated the department efforts in strengthening academic and research infrastructure.
Prof Mushtaq Ahmed, Centre for Molecular Biology, motivated students to do well in their respective fields and actively take part in academic and research activities.
A major highlight of the event was the formal inauguration of the Molecular and Microbiological laboratory at CMB that is aimed to enhance the research facilities for students and research scholars. On this occasion, Prof Jain and other dignitaries also unveiled the departmental monthly magazine, “Biotech Gazette”.
The programme concluded with a formal vote of thanks proposed by Dr Shelly Sehgal, Co-Convener of the workshop.
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