NEWS AND EVENTS

Ideation to Incubation: Steps in Entrepreneurship

Date : 1 st April to 6 th April 2024

This event was organized under the generous support from the NISP and IEDC cell of DSCE. It was mainly conducted for the students, but the department faculty also were equally involved in the sessions. 2 sessions were conducted each day and 1 day was dedicated towards the Industrial Visit at Chromofours Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru.

Molecular Dynamics Simulation using GROMACS

Date : 15th Feb 2024

This one day skill enhancement program enabled the students to learn from Introduction to molecular dynamics simulations and GROMACS, Installing and setting up WSL on Windows, Basics of protein and protein-ligand systems preparation, Running energy minimization and equilibration simulations, Production molecular dynamics simulations, Data analysis and visualization with GROMACS tools, Troubleshooting common issues

Dsce Pulse

Date : 20/12/2023

3, 5, 7 semester students and BT faculties About: The event aimed to provide a platform for the students as well as the faculties to showcase their unique talents.

Four days Skill Enhancement program on “Extraction Methods and HerbalProducts”

Date : 16th – 19th October, 2023

Four days Skill Enhancement program on “Extraction Methods and Herbal Products” had various events like 8 invited talks by experts from Industry and academia, 7 demonstration and hands on sessions, one facility visit to Vriksha Vijnan Pvt Ltd, a start up company located in Subramanyapura, Bengaluru and an Industry visit cum workshop on medicinal plants, mushroom cultivation and bio fertilizers at Bio Center, Hulimavu, Bengaluru.

Guest talk was organized titled "Bytes and Brainwaves: Harnessing Neuroinformatics for Health"

Date : 16th October 2023

Ms. Neha Prasanna, Ph.D Researcher, Université libre de Bruxelles gave a talk on how neuroinformatics can be used to understand and develop treatments for diseases. Discussed different models available to understand the neuron function. The use of a multi-scale computational model of Levodopa-induced toxicity in Parkinson’s disease was discussed for better understanding of the application of neuroinformatics.

Two days hands-on workshop on “Chemoinformatics Exploration: Insights from Docking and Dynamics Simulation”

Date : 12th - 13th October, 2023

Coordinators and Resource persons: Dr. Prashantha Karunakar, Associate Professor, Dept. of Biotechnology; Dr. Akshatha Prasanna, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Biotechnology

The aim of this workshop is to introduce researchers to the field of Chemoinformatics, especially in the areas of Structure-Based Drug Design (SBDD) and Ligand-Based Drug Design (LBDD). This will cover the use of retrieval of protein and ligands from databases, molecular docking and demo on MD Simulations.

Engineering Conclave 2023

An academia Industry Interface ENGINEERING CONCLAVE – 2023 “Engaging Talent of Future”

Date : 24th June, 2023

Industry Expert Invited: Dr Ishtapran Sahoo, (Scientist III, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, Bengaluru)

Industrial Visit to Indo American Hybrid Seeds

Industry visit cum one day workshop on Mushroom cultivation and Biofertilizers

Industry visited: Biocenter, Hulimavu, Bengaluru

Coordinator: Prof. Supreetha K

No. of Students visited: 38, 6th Sem

Date: 23rd June, 2023

Project Open Day 2023

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering conducted DSCE Project Open Day 2023 – A Student Project Exhibition on 10 th June 2022, 10:00am onwards. The event at Department of Biotechnology, was inaugurated by Guest at Honor Dr. Sapna Iyer, Scientist III, R &D Thermo Fisher Scientific, Bangalore. Dr. N Rajeswari, Head, Dept of Biotechnology , DSCE, staff and students of department were present.

National Science Day 2023

A two-day event was held on 16th and 17th March 2023, on the theme released by the Department of Science and Technology, India titled “Global Science for Global Wellbeing”. National Science Day celebrations 2023 were held at the Department of Biotechnology on 16th and 17th March 2023, with all the students and faculty of the Department. Every year the event is organized for the students to realize the importance of technology updation and activity-based learning.

Clinical Trial Data Analytics Demystifying Career

Webinar on “Clinical Trial Data Analytics - Demystifying Career” was conducted on 26th April 2023, with Mr Peyush Rajput, MD-Founder & CEO, KITE-Ai Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Pune, Maharashtra as the speaker. 6th and 8th semester biotechnology students & faculties (total 62) participated in the session, coordinated by Dr. Shashank Tidke. The webinar covered a wide range of topics related to clinical trial data analytics, including data collection, data source, drug phases, new drug process, data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.

Biology for Engineers

Event: Biology for Engineers

Venue: Dept of Biotechnology, Dr. CD Sagar building, DSCE

Date: 17th- 21st April 2023.

Faculty Co-ordinators: Dr. Jayaram L N, Dr. Prashantha Karunakar

Participants: The representative faculties of all branches of DSCE, who intend to handle this course for their respective departments.

Industrial Visit to Indo American Hybrid Seeds, Bengaluru

Industry visit organized by Ms. Supreetha K for 3rd semester students on 3rd Feb, 2023 to Indo American Hybrid Seeds and accompanied by Ms. Deepa Shetty. Indo American Hybrid Seeds is a leading company in producing hybrid seeds of vegetables, commercially important crops and ornamentals. They have an ISTA certified seed testing laboratory. Industry is situated in Channasandra, Uttarahalli Kengeri Main road, Bengaluru.

63rd Annual International Conference

2nd Best AMI Unit Award for the year 2022 at 63rd Annual International conference of Association of Microbiologist, India held on 2nd - 4th Feb, 2023.

Biofunctional Peptides in Food and Apetite Regulation

Webinar on “Biofunctional peptides in food and apetite regulation” was conducted on 5th January, 2023 with Dr.Uma.V.Manjappara, Principal Scientist, Dept. of Biochemistry, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore as the speaker. Biotechnology students & faculties (total 80) participated in the session, coordinated by Dr. Hema Kumar C.

MoU signed by Biotechnology Department

On 27th December 2022, Dr. Rajeswari N., Head of the Department of Biotechnology along with Principal of DSCE: Dr. B. G. Prasad signed an MoU with Auxochromofours Solutions Pvt ltd.

Structure-Based Drug Design and Molecular Dynamics Simulations

A two-day Handson workshop was organized on 6th and 7th December 2022 with about 50 participants including students and staff of Department of Biotechnology along with external students. It was well delivered by Scrodinger resource persons Dr. Prajwal Nandekar and Dr. Kaushik Kasavajhala. The event was organized by Dr. Akshatha Prasanna and Dr. Shashank A. Tidke.

World Food Day

World Food Day -2022 was celebrated on October 17 and 18, 2022 with Theme: “Safe food today for a healthy tomorrow” Dr.Alok K.Srivastav, former Chief Scientist of CSIR-CFTRI and President of AFST(I) was the Chief guest and Key Note speaker. Dr.Hema Kumar C, and Prof.Supritha, K, coordinated the events that were followed by Quiz, Cooking without fire and Food stalls by the students.

Recent Advances in Smart-Sustainable Materials for Chemical and Biological Applications

Department of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology jointly organized 5 Day Faculty Development Program on “Recent Advances in Smart-sustainable Materials for Chemical and Biological Applications– RASMCB-2022” from 14th -18th November, 2022. The programme was conducted on hybrid mode followed by industry visit to ITC food factory at Peenya on the final day.

Genome Editing: Understanding the concept and Application

A 5 day program on“Genome Editing: Understanding the concept and application” organized by Dr. N. Rajeswari, and Sponsored by Vision Group on Science & Technology (VGST) from 28th February to 4th March, 2022. More than 30 participants (faculty and Research Scholars) from various institutions across Karnataka attended the five day program. Dr. K K Narayanan, Director and CEO, AgriGenome Labs Pvt. Ltd., Ernakulam, Kerala gave the keynote address. The program provided an excellent platform for understanding the emerging Genome editing technology, collaborative endeavor, exchange of ideas and interaction among scientists, industry experts and academicians involved in advanced research pertaining to nutraceuticals, health, and Environment through genome editing technology.

NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY

A two day event held on 24th and 25th March 2022, on the theme released by Department of Science and Technology, India titled “Integrated Approch in Science and Technology for a sustainable future”. National Science Day celebrations 2022 were held at the department of Biotechnology on 24th and 25th March with all the students and faculty of the Department. Every year the event is organized for the students to realize the importance of technology updation and activity based learning.

A guest lecture was arranged for the students on 24th March on the topic “Food Technology For Sustainable Future – CSIR-CFTRI’s Contribution” by Dr. Sathyendra Rao B. V, Chief Scientist and Head of technology Transfer and Business Development at CFTRI, Mysore. The lecture was attended virtually by the students and faculty of the department.

NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS elebrations

Held on 24th March, 2022 with Theme: Integrated approach in Science and Technology for a sustainable future. An invited talk on: “Food Technology for a sustainable future, CSIR-CFTRI’s contribution” by Dr. Sathyendra Rao B. V, Chief Scientist and Head of technology Transfer and Business Development at CFTRI, Mysore along with quiz, Biorangoli, Air Crash and Tech Toons were conducted for all the students. The event Coorindators were Dr. Hemakumar C, Dr. Blessy Baby Mathew and Ms. Bhanu Revathi K.

IP as a Tool of Empowerment

“IP as a tool of Empowerment” a Virtual Event was organized in association with IWSA (Indian Women Scientists Association), Bengaluru Chapter & Supported by Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS)-DAE on 29th January, 2022, a total of 93 participants included Faculty and students. Dr. Santhi introduced the audience on Innovation taking through its importance and its evolution scenario.

Session on Problem Solving and Ideation

Session on Problem Solving and Ideation was conducted on 7th January, 2022 with Dr. Ravindranath B.S., Manipal Academy of Higher Education, as the speaker. Biotechnology students & Faculty (total 100 participants) by Coordinators: Dr. Blessy Baby Mathew, Dr. Hema Kumar C.

Topic:Tale of the Vaccine Trail

This event was held on 05/07/2021 under the banner of DSCE ADDA. A good number of students of all semesters of biotech department enrolled for the B.E. program took part in this event. There were a total number of 9 participants who spoke about the various COVID-19 vaccines available such as the ones from Pfizer, Sputnik V, Janssen, EpiVac Corona etc.

The objectives of this event were as follows:

• To encourage the students to update their familiarity with different types of vaccine technology existing in the world till today.
• To create a platform for students to enhance their knowledge regarding the available COVID vaccines and its developmental milestones.
• To appreciate the students for their participation and involvement in the event.

Topic:Mini Picasso’s

This event was held on 21/06/2021 under the banner of DSCE ADDA. A good number of students of all semesters of biotech department enrolled for the B.E. program took part in this by submitting their art work.

The objectives of this event were as follows:

• To encourage students to acknowledge their non-academic activities.
• To appreciate the students for their talent.
• To create a platform for students of similar interests to come forward with new ideas and themes in art and paintings.

Topic:Locked but not Limited

This session was held on 12/06/2021 under the banner of DSCE ADDA. The session was attended by all the biotech department faculty along with the students of all semesters of biotech department enrolled for the B.E. program. Ms.Gayathri and Ms.Aisiri hosted this event.

The objectives of this event were as follows:

• To learn more about the students to know their interests and activities.
• To engage the students in a friendly interaction so that they can share their ideas and time with their peers.
• To develop a platform of interaction for students of all semesters.

Topic:An Interactive session with 6th semester students

This session was held on 04/06/2021 under the banner of DSCE ADDA. The session was attended by all the biotech department faculty along with the 6th semester students of biotech department enrolled for the B.E. program. Dr. Kiran S. addressed the students during this interaction.

The objectives of this event were as follows:

• To interact with the students to know their whereabouts
• To assure the student community that the department is there for them whenever they need us.
• To assure them with all assistance and help required by them for any subjects, projects, internships etc.
• To introduce them to the various key organizations where they can look out for interships and mini projects.
• To remind them of online programs and course portals such as Course Era, EDX platforms etc.

Topic:An Interactive session with 2nd and 4th semester students

This session was held on 02/06/2021under the banner of DSCE ADDA. The session was attended by all the biotech department faculty along with the 2nd and 4th semester students of biotech department enrolled for the B.E. program. Dr. Kiran S. addressed the students during this interaction.

The objectives of this event were as follows:

• To interact with the students to know their whereabouts.
• To assure the student community that the department is there for them whenever they need us.
• To assure them with all assistance and help required by them for any subjects, projects, internships etc.
• To introduce them to the various key organizations where they can look out for interships and mini projects.
• To remind them of online programs and course portals such as Course Era, EDX platforms etc.

DSCE ADDA -2020

Department of Biotechnology, DSCE organized first year welcome event on 19th November, 2020, at 10am. Our event included a welcome message from Dr. Kiran. S, Head of the Department. During the event, students and Faculty introduced themselves. Finally the event concluded with a live online question- and – answer session and outline of higher studies and career opportunities in bio-sectors..

ENGINEERING CONCLAVE–2021

An Engineering Conclave (An academia industry interface) was organized by Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering on 7th August, 2021 to enrich the curriculum of various undergraduate program offered by DSCE. More than 20 experts from various industries were participated in the academia industry interaction programs conducted to get the industry inputs for the curriculum enrichment and design the new scheme for the academic year 2021-22.

Webinar - 27th July-2021

Department of Biotechnology along with Institutions’ Innovation Council (MHRD Initiative, Government of India) organized an online Webinar entitled “how to Cultivate / Develop positive attitude” on 27th July-2021. Talk was delivered by Mrs. Sushma Lingraj, Student Counsellor, Motivational speaker, CIL, Dayananda Sagar institutions, Bangalore

Webinar - (15th July 2021)

Department of Biotechnology at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering is organising a One-day awareness program on “Scope of Biotechnology - future career opportunities” – Thursday, the 15th July 2021 at DSCE.In the context of creating awareness in students studying in Class 12 / PUC 2nd Year and their parents in the Biotechnology Program, this promotional webinar is planned.

Chief Guests: Dr. Prabhakar Kulkarni, Co-Founder, CEO, NeoDx and Edubioskills, Dr. Mr. Rohit Kumar Singh, Manager-IVF segment- south India DSS/ Olympus medical System Alumni, Department of Biotechnology DSCE

Coordinators: Dr. S. Kiran, Head of the Department, Biotechnology. , Dr. Rajeswari.N, Associate Professor, Biotechnology

Webinar - (28th June 2021)

Department of Biotechnology along with Institutions’ Innovation Council (MHRD Initiative, Government of India) organized an online Webinar entitled “Accelerators / incubation- opportunities for students & Faculties- Early stage Entreperneurs” on 28th June-2021. Talk was delivered by Dr. Shruthi. S.D, Founder, BioEdge Solutions, Bengaluru

This was the second activity held on 28/06/2021 under the Quarter IV. The title of the webinar was under the theme: “Accelerators/Incubation - Opportunities for Students & Faculties – Early Stage Entrepreneurs”. The program was conducted through the google meet platform.

The speaker gave several examples of the current trends and market strategies that are in demand in the field of biotechnology. The students were able to link it to their courses and in a way, it was a program specific session also. Through this talk the participants were not only made aware of the opportunities available, but the requirements and features an individual needs to become a successful entrepreneur.

The objectives of the talk were as follows:

• To introduce the participants to the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur and new opportunities available.
• To help the participants in understanding the support systems available for students and faculty in the field of skill development and entrepreneurship opportunities.
• To create awareness regarding the various business and technology incubators present in India and within Karnataka.

The skills the listeners would have acquired by this activity are:

• An idea about Start up India, International Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology and successful ventures such as the Bangalore Bioinnovation Center
• The importance of identifying support systems within the State of Karnataka such as GOK NASSCOM, K-Tech Innovation Hub, Technology Business Incubators such as IISc- CenSE, Brownfield Cluster etc.
• Information about the Networking Organizations such as CWE, AWAKE, WIFE, FIWE etc.
• Knowledge about the Atal Innovation Mission, BIRAC leap fund.

Star Performers of this event were Dr. Blessy Baby Mathew, Assistant Professor from the Department of Biotechnology and Ms. Aisiri, student from VI sem of B.E. in Biotechnology program. There were 101 participants, including students of our institution, faculties and the speaker. The students interacted along with the speaker in a positive note clarifying their doubts regarding innovation support. The session helped students to increase their awareness and practice the skills and discipline necessary to enhance their confidence, knowledge and skills sets

Webinar - (26th June 2021)

Department of Biotechnology along with Institutions’ Innovation Council (MHRD Initiative, Government of India) organized an online Webinar entitled “Opportunities and challenges in Biotechnology Entrepreneurship” on 26th June-2021. Talk was delivered by Dr. Jitendra Kumar, managing director and head, Bangalore Bio innovation Centre (BBC).

Webinar - 25th June-2021

Department of Biotechnology along with Institutions’ Innovation Council (MHRD Initiative, Government of India) organized an online Webinar entitled “Prototype validation- converting Prototype into a startup” on 25th June-2021. Talk was delivered by Mr. Vijay Nadiminti, CEO, AGHubm Agri Innovation hub, PJTSAU, Ex-COO, a- IDAEA Technology Business incubator of NAARM

This was the first activity held on 25/06/2021 under the Quarter IV. The title of the webinar was under the theme: “Prototype Validation – Converting Prototype into a Start-up”. The program was conducted through the google meet platform. If a start-up has a unique unpatented invention, larger rivals can easily copy, manufacture, and market it, effectively negating the start-up's effort to create its invention. So, through this talk the participants were not only made aware of the opportunities available, but also regarding the threats.

The objectives of the talk were as follows:

• To introduce the basics of developing a new product, creating functional and non-functional requirements required for a start-up
• To help the participants in understanding tactical implementation of product strategy and product roadmap
• To create awareness regarding the significance of have an apt prototype model and its assessment according to the demand of market

The skills the listeners would have acquired by this activity are:

• An idea about the steps to validation, ensuring that how one is using the resources wisely
• The importance of addressing changes during the development process, doing changes before the process begins, validating one’s product requirements, eliminating costly changes in a course etc
• Knowledge about the by-products of the validation process and the buy-in one gains from users and internal teams
• Validating the requirements with customers, testers and engineers before the product is built, considering their opinions were some other gains from the talk.

Star Performers of this event were Mrs. Bhanu Revathi K, Assistant Professor from the Department of Biotechnology and Ms. Pragna Srinivas, student from VIII sem of B.E. in Biotechnology program. There were 101 participants, including students of our institution, faculties and the speaker. The students interacted along with the speaker in a positive note clarifying their doubts regarding validation and innovation. This helped students to increase their awareness and practice the skills and discipline necessary to enhance their confidence, knowledge and skills sets. Several students posed questions to the speaker and the session was highly interactive and beneficial to the students

Webinar- (14th June-2021)

Department of Biotechnology organized an online Webinar entitled” current opportunities and future challenges in Biotechnology” on 29th May-2021. The head of the department Dr. S. Kiran and Dr. Rajeswari N, Associate professor, coordinated the event. Objectives of the webinar is to create awareness among the Pre-University students and their parents who would be interested in taking BE-Biotechnology program at DSCE.

Webinar - (29th May 2021)

Department of Biotechnology along with Institutions’ Innovation Council (MHRD Initiative, Government of India) organized an online Webinar entitled “Defense against the dark Arts: Cancer and immune system-Therapy and challenges” on 29th May-2021. Talk was delivered by Dr. Ganapathy sriram, Scientist- Immunology, Flagship labs 65 Inc. Montai health Inc. Cambridge, MA

Webinar - (28th May 2021)

Department of Biotechnology along with Institutions’ Innovation Council (MHRD Initiative, Government of India) organized an online Webinar entitled “Nanoparticles: A Nanotechnology Tool in medicine” on 28th May-2021. Talk was delivered by Dr. Aniket S. Wadajkar, Director, Nanoparticle platform Development, Neximmne, Inc. Gaithresburg, MD

Webinar 13th May 2021

Department of Biotechnology along with Institutions’ Innovation Council (MHRD Initiative, Government of India) organized an online Webinar” Fantastic degrees and where to find them: what could a graduate program mean to and for you?’ On 13th May 2021. Talk was delivered by Mr. Dr. Sidharth, Scientist, Johson & Johnson Pvt. Ltd, Greater Philadelphia, USA.

Webinar -6th May 2021

Department of Biotechnology along with Institutions’ Innovation Council (MHRD Initiative, Government of India) organized an online Webinar entitled “3D Bio-printing and its applications ” on 6th May 2021. Talk was delivered by Mr. Piyush Padmanabhan, and Ms. Pooja Venkatesh CO-CEO & Founder, Next big innovation labs, Bangalore

Webinar-(20th March 2021)

Department of Biotechnology along with Institutions’ Innovation Council (MHRD Initiative, Government of India) organized an online Webinar entitled “How to plan for the start-up and legal & ethical steps” on 20-03-2021. Talk was delivered by Dr. Dayananda Chandrappa, CEO & Founder, E2E Biotech Pvt.Ltd, Bangalore.

Webinar(27th February 2021)

Department of Biotechnology and DSCE-IQAC along with Institutions’ Innovation Council (MHRD Initiative, Government of India) organized an online Webinar on “Intellectual property rights (IPR) and IP management” for start up for the benefit of students and faculty on 27-03-2021. Talk was delivered by Dr. Kumar. B, Principal Scientist, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore.

Department of Biotechnology, DSCE is launching Biotechinar- an online webinar series with an objective of providing national and international industry expert session on various Research and Technical topics relevant to the context of present and future This provides an opportunity to Educators, Industry Professionals, Entrepreneurs and students from across the globe to attend some of the rich session from being at home

Webinar-14 (21st December 2020)

Department of Biotechnology along with Institutions’ Innovation Council (MHRD Initiative, Government of India) organized an online Webinar entitled “Indentifying Intellectual Property Component at the early stage of Innovation” on 21-12-2020. Talk was delivered by Dr. Ramesh Shahabadkar, Professor (Academic Mentor & Advisor), Ambo University, Ethiopia,

Webinar-13 (17th December-2020)

The Department of Biotechnology and IQAC of our college organized a webinar on the topic “Regulations in Biopharmaceutical” on 17 the December-2020. HOD Dr. Kiran. S, Inaugurated the event. B.E Biotechnology students and faculty from the Biotechnology branch participated in the webinar. The discussion focused on standardized regulations biopharmaceutical Industries and career opportunities in Pharmaceutical industries.

Webinar -12 (26th November 2020)

Department of Biotechnology and chemical engineering along with Institutions’ Innovation Council (MHRD Initiative, Government of India) organized an online “Chemtalk “for the benefit of its students and faculty on 26-11-2020. Talk was delivered by Mr.Shalom Kingston, Founder, Carbon Hubs, ECO pollution services, Bangalore.

Webinar -11 (6th November 2020)

Department of Biotechnology and IQAC of our college organized an online webinar for the benefit of its students and faculty on 06-11-2020 in the topic “A Road Map to cancer Biologics: Breaking the Barriers” by Dr. Kirthana M.V. Sindhe, Scientific Manager, zumutor Biologics, Bangalore.

Webinar -10 (21st October 2020)

Department of Biotechnology and IQAC of our college organized an online webinar for the benefit of its students and faculty on 21-10-2020 in the topic “Genomics of SARS-COV-2 in India” by Dr. Vinod Sacria, Scientist, CISR, Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, The webinar is focused on current statues of Covid-19 and Genetic variations in corona virus.

Webinar - 9(30th September 2020)

Department of Biotechnology and IQAC of our college organized an online webinar for the benefit of its students and faculty on 30-09-2020 in the topic “The Hunt for a Novel Antibacterial Drug” by Mrs. Srividya D N, Senior Scientist, Gangangen Biotech Pvt, Ltd, Bangalore

Webinar - 8(25th September 2020)

The Department of Biotechnology and IQAC of our college organized a webinar on the topic “Career Opportunities in Data Science for Biotechnologies” on 25th September 2020. B.E Biotechnology students and faculty participated in the webinar. The discussion focused on standardized regulations biopharmaceutical Industries and career opportunities in Biopharmaceutical industries.

PROJECT OPEN DAY – 2021

The project open day was held on 16th July 2021. The program was conducted through the Zoom online meet platform.Major objective of organizing this exhibition was to give platform to final year students to showcase their creativity and hard work they have put in final year project. It provides an opportunity for the students to demonstrate their learning experience through research.

Online Certificate training course

Department of Biotechnology, DSCE conducting Job-Oriented Short-Term Online Certificate Course in “Plant Genetic Engineering” for 3 months in every year. This course is supported by K-TECH and BiSEP, Government of Karntaka.

• Eligibility: PG/ UG (4years) in any branch of life sciences
• To apply and for further details please visit www.bisep.karnataka.gov.in

Virtual international conference-2020

Virtual international conference on “Recent advances in chemical and Biological Sciences” (ViRACBS-2020) join organized by Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and chemical engineering

Date: 7th- 9th December 2020

Virtual international conference Talk-2020

Dr. Vimala Bharadwaj, Postdoctoral fellow, Department of Basic medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Delivered a talk on “Sex dependent nanoparticle delivery after experimental traumatic brain injury” in VIRACBS-2020 international conference jointly organized by Department of Biotechnology, chemistry, chemical engineering.

Virtual international conference Talk-2020

Dr. Mubin Tarannum, Post-doctoral Research Associate, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, was delivered a talk on “Nanoparticles for the improved therapy of pancreatic cancer” in VIRACBS-2020 international conference jointly organized by Department of Biotechnology, chemistry, chemical engineering.

Virtual international conference-2020

Dr. Kiran. S, Head of the Department, Biotechnology, inaugurated the valedictory session in Day-3 of International conference.

One day workshop on experimental approach for molecular biology experience

EVENT: "One day workshop on “experimental approach for molecular biology experience”

Venue: Molecular laboratory and Bioinformatics laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, DayanandaSagar College of engineering.

Coordinator: Dr.Rajeswari. N, & Dr. Kiran.S

Organizer: Jointly organized by Department of Biotechnology, DSCE and Edubioskills, Koramangala, Bengaluru-560034

Number of Participants: 40 students from 6th semester of BE-Biotechnology.

One day workshop_2020

EVENT: One Day Workshop on Blooms Taxonomy, TLP Best Practices and Orientation on NBA TIRE – 1 by Dr. B. V. Ravishankar, Principal, BMSCE, Executive Council Member, VTU and Dr. Guruprasad, Professor, ISE, BMSCE.

Date: 22.01.2020

The following Faculty attended the workshop:

1. Dr. N Rajeswari, Associate Professor.
2. Ms. Bhanu Revathi K, Assistant Professor.
3. Dr. Blessy Baby Mathew, Assistant Professor.
4. Mr. Thirumalesh, Assistant Professor

NATIONAL CONFERENCE-2020

EVENT: All India Conference on Advancements in Plant Biotechnology and the ARMOUR -I (2020) in memory of Prof Atul R Mehta jointly organised by School of Basic and Applied Sciences, Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru and Department of Biotechnology, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru

Date: 28th January, 2020

Venue: Dr. Premachandra Sagar Centre Performing Arts, DSI

Dr S.K.Rawal, Director Ajeet Seeds delivered the first A R Mehta Memorial Award Lecture. It was attended by over 500 students, delegates and invited speakers ( Dr Jitendra Prakash - In Vitro International, Dr Shiva Prakash- Agri Maa Biosciences, -who are the stalwarts in the field of Plant Biotechnology. It was inaugurated by the chief guest, Dr S.B. Dandin, Former Director of Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute, Mysore and Founder Vice Chancellor of University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, Karnataka, Presided by Prof Muthuchelian, Hon'ble Pro Vice Chancellor of DSU and Dr C.P.S Prakash, Principal,DSCE. Dr. Kiran S, Professor & Head, Department of Biotechnology proposed a vote of thanks to all the dignitaries who have witnessed it as a memorable and successful event. We had a poster session by young researchers, and poster awards were given for the best presentation.