Ph.D. Level Hybrid Course (01-Credit hour) entitled, “Introduction to Computational Biology and Bioinformatics”

Workshop Ph.D. Level Hybrid Course (01-Credit hour):

Introduction to Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Facilitator:

Dr. Reaz Uddin (Associate Professor, PCMD, ICCBS)

 

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, “Introduction to Computational Biology and Bioinformatics”. All research scholars, student scientists, and faculty of SIREN universities are cordially invited to attend this important course.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:  

The students will be enabled to understand computational biology, especially those who intend to work in the field of bioinformatics but lack basic concepts in this domain. This course will enable students to understand the basic concepts in computational biology and to design certain research approaches at the beginner level.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:

Dr. Reaz Uddin (Associate Professor, PCMD, ICCBS) holds a postgraduate qualification in Chemistry (Ph. D., 2010). Dr. Reaz has been working in the areas of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics since 2012. He is the author/co-author of about 80 research articles and book chapters on “in silico modelling” and “structure based 3D-QSAR studies” with reference to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Reaz Uddin is actively involved in conducting workshops and lectures related to Computational Biology at National and International level. In 2011, Dr. Reaz Uddin received the title of Young Motivational Scientists from the National Academy of Young Scientists (NAYS) Pakistan and the Pakistan Science Foundation.

His research focus is Computational Biology and Bioinformatics; in which he encounters big data to be analyzed for solving complex biological problems. In doing so, he uses advanced computational algorithms and machine learning tools from the discipline of Bioinformatics. He has several research publications proposing new, unique and essential drug targets against the resistant bacterial pathogens including XDR TB and ESKAPE pathogens among others.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

The students must have the following prerequisites for a better understanding of the course contents:

Basic information on the computational field

Computer modeling tools knowledge

English language as a technical language.

 

Program Schedule: November 16, 2023 to January 25, 2024 (Every Thursday)

Time: 9:30– 11:00 A.M.

Registration Deadline: November 10, 2023

Fee: Free!

For Registration Use the Given Link:

https://forms.gle/wfA15pyohFqXYP4QA

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: 60%

Contact Person:

Prof. Nadeem Ahmed Khan (Manager, SIREN)

Email: [email protected]

Tel.: 021-111-222-292 Ext: 267, 275