20 September, 2022 - 29 September, 2022
Jointly organized by OIC Standing Committee on Scientific
and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) International Center for Chemical and
Biological Sciences (ICCBS) and Sindh Innovation, Research, and Education
Network (SIREN).
INTRODUCTION:
OIC Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological
Cooperation (COMSTECH), and Sindh Innovation, Research, and Education Network
(SIREN) are jointly organizing 1 Credit hour course for Ph.D. students
entitled, “Biologics (Cancer Genetics)” coordinated by the L.E.J. National Science Information Center,
International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University
of Karachi.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is 1 credit hour course for Ph.D. students that will
include detailed learning about cancer, its genetics, eptogenetics, and also
the role of diet in cancer.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
By successfully completing this course, students will be
able to:
• Students
will be able to understand the molecular mechanism of cancer.
• The role
of genetics and epigenetics in cancer progression.
• They will
be able to understand the role of diet in cancer.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This Course targets the full spectrum of scientists,
research scholars, and faculty from different fields such as Life science,
Biotechnologist, Biochemist, Microbiologist, Physiologist, Geneticist, and
Cancer Biologist
INSTRUCTOR’S PROFILE:
Prof. Dr. Rafat Ali Siddiqui is currently working as a
tenured-Professor and Director of the Nutrition Science and Food Chemistry
Laboratory at Virginia State University, Petersburg, Virginia, United States.
Dr. Siddiqui earned his BSc and MSc degrees in Biochemistry from the University
of Karachi in Karachi, Pakistan.
At present, Dr. Siddiqui's research interests are in the area of cancer, inflammation, and cardiovascular diseases. His research emphasis is on the synergistic modulation of chronic diseases by a combination of nutrients and drugs. He has been invited as a keynote speaker at several national and international conferences.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
September 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, & 29, 2022
DAY AND TIME: Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Thursday (9:30 – 12:30 Hrs.)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
18th September 2022 (Free)
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 a digital certificate after the successful
completion of the course.
For more information: [email protected]; Call : 021-111-222-292 Ext: 267, 275.
Room No. 202, 2nd floor, L.E.J. National Science Information Center, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, Karachi-75270.
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