Hybrid Course (01-Credit hour) entitled, “Biotechnology entrepreneurship”

Hybrid Course (01-Credit hour)

“Biotechnology entrepreneurship”

Speaker:

Prof. Dr. Zareen Amtul

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

University of Windsor, Canada.

 

INTRODUCTION:

The Sindh Innovation, Research, and Education Network (SIREN) working under the auspices of the Government of Sindh, and the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) is organizing a one-credit hour course entitled, “Biotechnology Entrepreneurship”. All research scholars, student scientists, and faculty of SIREN universities are cordially invited to attend this important course.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

After successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1.             Apply educational and industrial experiences to write and present a proposed protocol and procedure for the development and business planning of a hypothetical or real medical biotechnology product.

2.             Apply research skills to critically evaluate biotechnology businesses.

3.             Work in groups to review and develop a comprehensive business case related to a new invention from concept to development to market. Work in groups to critically analyze and develop recommendations for addressing challenges facing the biotechnology industry.

4.             Develop innovative approaches and presentation styles.

 

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:

Prof. Dr. Zareen Amtul, currently a faculty at Windsor University, has close to two decades of research and teaching experience at different North American and European institutions, such as Mayo Clinic, London Health Sciences Center, Lawson Health Research Institute, Western, Heidelberg, and Windsor Universities. Over the years, Dr. Amtul has made significant contributions to the fields of bio-medicinal chemistry & Alzheimer’s disease with a broadening focus on stroke, late-life depression, epilepsy, schizophrenia as well as ulcers.

 

Program Schedule: January 15-19, 2024 

Time: 10:00 A.M. – 01:00 A.M.

Registration Deadline: January 11, 2024

Fee: Free!

For Registration Use the Given Link:

https://forms.gle/6Cd8UZD8xU8eNojg7

Venue:

Lecture Hall A, Latif Ebrahim Jamal National Science Information Center (LEJNSIC), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi-75270, Pakistan.

Certificates:

Registered participants will receive an e-certificate, after the successful completion of all the necessary requirements of the course.

1. Attendance: 75%                                       2. Final Exam Marks: 50%

Contact Person:

Prof. Nadeem Ahmed Khan (Manager, SIREN)

Email: [email protected]

Tel.: 021-111-222-292 Ext: 267