Course Overview

This six month certificate program is a platform for highly motivated students to explore bioinformatics through practical experience. It provides a solid base to the use of bioinformatics by providing theory and hands-on training in methods and resources appropriate to all major fields of biological research. This Program provides best strategies for undertaking bioinformatics analysis, computer programming, statistical analysis, data management and reproducibility. All participants will have close and correct mentoring by RGCB faculty. Special invited lectures will be arranged by distinguished scientists and academicians.

Who should apply?

The Course is aimed at people with a biological science who have little or no experience in bioinformatics. Previous knowledge of computer programming is not required for this program.

Essential qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Master’s degree in any branch of Life Sciences, Physical Sciences or Medical/Engineering Science. Those awaiting their final results are also eligible to apply.

Selection Procedure

The RGCB Academic Committee will screen all applications and potential candidates will be invited for an online interview.

Program Fee

As per the table of fee structure given above. No certificate will be issued without fulfilment of the curriculum & payment of the total fee. Program fees include admission, study materials, access to internal computational facilities and consumables used in the Bioinformatics Facility. It does not cover your travel and local accommodation.

Location

RGCB Campus II
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Aakkulam

Application

Submit your online application here. Please note, your application will not be considered without a Statement of Purpose (Why you want to get trained in this specialization?) & resume.

Faculties:

Shijulal Nelson-Sathi,PhD
Scientist E-I & Co-ordinator, Bioinformatics facility

Kathiresan Natarajan, PhD
Scientist C

Dileep Vasudevan, PhD
Scientist F

Parijat Senapati, PhD
Scientist C

Tutors:

Jamshaid Ali, PhD
Deputy General Manager (Bioinformatics Operations)

K C. Sivakumar, PhD
Senior Manager (Technical Services)