SYMPOSIUM & PANEL DISCUSSION
| Time (in hrs) | Description | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 - 09:00 | Registration | First Floor, KNBIRVO Block |
| 09:00 - 13:00 | Workshop I Mastering Next Generation Sequencing Workflow A Hands-on Workshop |
Lectures: Lecture Hall, First Floor, KNBIRVO Block Practicals: Core Lab, Fourth Floor, KNBIRVO Block |
| 10:00 - 13:00 | Workshop II Trending Technologies in Multiomics |
VD Swami Auditorium, Seventh Floor, KNBIRVO Block |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch | Sky Lounge, Eighth Floor, KNBIRVO Block |
| 14:00 - 17:00 | Symposium / Panel Discussion Lab to Launch: Fast-Tracking Innovation from Academia to Industry |
VD Swami Auditorium, Seventh Floor, KNBIRVO Block |
| 17:00 - 17:30 | Tea / Coffee | Sky Lounge, Eighth Floor, KNBIRVO Block |
About the Workshop
| Workshop I – Session Details | ||||
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| Time (Hrs) | Session Title | Details / Speaker | ||
| 9:00 - 9:05 | Introduction | Brief introduction to the workshop and its objectives – Dr. Ashwani Kumar Kamal, New England Biolabs | ||
| 9:05 - 9:15 | Overview of The NGS Workflow – From Sample to Data | Role of Library preparation in the NGS Workflow – Dr. Ashwani Kumar Kamal | ||
| 9:15 - 9:30 | Introduction to NEBNext Library Prep Kit | Introduction to Key reagents, Kit components Quality control steps. | ||
| 10:00 - 12:45 | Hands-on Session | Demonstration and Library preparation by Participants 1. DNA Fragmentation and End Repair 2. Adapter Ligation and Bead Clean up 3. PCR Enrichment and Clean up |
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| 12:45 - 13:00 | Troubleshooting and Best Practices | Interactive discussion on protocol pitfalls and remedial measures | ||
About the Workshop
| Workshop II - Session Details | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time (Hrs) | Session Title | Details / Speaker | ||
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Introduction to Single Cell and Spatial Technologies | Dr. Avid Hussain, Country Business Manager,10x Genomics | ||
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Tips and Tricks for Successful Single Cell and Spatial Experiments with 10x Genomics | Mr. Aravinda Lochan, Field Application Scientist, GeneX India Bioscience | ||
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Dry Demo – Overview of 10x Genomics Instruments | Introduction to Key reagents Kit components Quality control steps. | ||
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Data Visualization and Analysis Software Demo | Mr. Aravinda Lochan, Field Application Scientist, GeneX India Bioscience | ||
| Symposium/Panel Discussion – Session Details | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time (Hrs) | Speaker | Title | ||
| 14:00 - 14:20 | Dr. Dhanajaya Dendukuri CEO and Co-Founder, Achira Labs Pvt Ltd., Bengaluru |
From the lab to the clinic: Transitioning Point of care testing technologies in the Indian context | ||
| 14:20 - 14:40 | Dr. Anirudh Ranganathan Co-Founder, Director, Sekkei Bio Pvt Ltd, Chennai |
Innovative drug discovery from a Startup perspective | ||
| 14:40 - 15:00 | Dr. Kavitha Sairam Founder & CEO, FIBSOL Life Sciences Pvt Ltd Director, 1000FARMS Agritech, Chennai |
Lab to market: Journey as an entrepreneur | ||
| 15:00 - 15:20 | Mr. Suhridh Sundaram Chief Operating Officer, Avay Biosciences Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru |
From Prototypes to products – Insights into the early years of a startup | ||
| 15:20 - 15:40 | Mr. Shivaramakrishnan Co-Founder and CTO, Forest Studio Labs & Soul Scientific Pvt. Ltd. CTO, Phyto Evolution Pvt Ltd, Chennai |
A meandering traverse – from nanoparticles to neurons and plants | ||
| 15:40 - 16:00 | Dr. B. Deepa Founder, Patent Attorney, Bhavesh Associates, Chennai |
IPR an overview | ||
| 16:00 - 17:00 | Panel Discussion | Bridging the Gap: Turning Research Breakthroughs into Market-Ready Solutions | ||