Modern Biophysical Techniques course under – QIP (Quality Improvement Programme) Short Term Courses is aimed at providing an overview of the diversity of modern biophysical experimental techniques used to study of biological systems ranging from molecular to the cellular levels.

Eligibility
Faculty members of degree level engineering colleges recognized by AICTE are eligible to attend the course.
The faculty member should be teaching or should have taught biology courses.
Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the course, basic knowledge of physics and mathematics is expected.

Course Contents
The topics covered in it include fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, NMR spectroscopy, Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET), Fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS), optical tweezers and bio-AFM.

It also involves lab visit to various laboratories of IIT Bombay and possibly to nearby institutes which have been using these modern biophysical techniques.

Lecture Notes
Hard copies of the lecture notes/presentations are made available to participants at the end of lecture/presentation.

Course Evaluation
Successful participants are awarded `Course Completion Certificate’.

Important Dates
Last date for receipt of registration: Sep 15, 2016
Notification of acceptance: Sep 30, 2016
Course dates: Dec 15-19, 2016


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Contact Detail:
Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering,
IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai – 400 076
Phone: (022) 2576 7760
Fax: (022) 2572 3480