Kanpur, Oct 29 (INB) The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur will organise a two-day practical workshop on DNA isolation and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification on December 21 and 22 for students pursuing life sciences and related disciplines. The workshop is being organised by the institute’s Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering (BSBE), with applications open until December 15. It will introduce participants to DNA isolation, PCR amplification, electrophoretic separation, visualisation and analysis of PCR products, the institute said in a LinkedIn post. It is designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students in life sciences, bioengineering, biotechnology and allied disciplines. The workshop will be held from 9.30 am to 5 pm at the BSBE Department’s undergraduate laboratory in the Old Students’ Activity Centre (SAC) on the IIT Kanpur campus. Only 30 seats are available, with registrations being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants will receive certificates after completing the workshop, the statement said. Interested candidates can seek further information by calling 0512-679-4070, 0512-679-4062 or 0512-679-4065, or by emailing winterworkshopiitk@gmail.com.
