Imphal, September 28, 2026: A seven-day National Level Training Programme on “Basics and Advanced Techniques of Molecular Biology”, organised by DBT-BUILDER, Manipur University, Canchipur, with funding from the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, concluded on September 28 at the University’s central facilities.
The training programme, held from September 22 to 28, brought together around 15 participants, including physicians from JNIMS, faculty members, research scholars and project fellows. Participants represented institutions including Dibrugarh University, Assam, colleges in Manipur and various departments of Manipur University.
The inaugural session was attended by Prof. N. Mohilal Meitei, Dean, School of Life Sciences, as Chief Guest; Prof. Kananbala Sarangthem, Head, Department of Botany, as Guest of Honour; and Prof. Ksh. Birla Singh, Co-PI, DBT-BUILDER, Manipur University, as Chairman.
During the seven-day programme, Dr. Santa Naorem, Project Scientist, DBT-BUILDER, Manipur University, and Shimrata Laimayum, Technical Assistant, DBT-BUILDER, Manipur University, provided hands-on training to the participants.
The programme covered key molecular biology techniques, including Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE and restriction enzyme digestion, providing participants with practical exposure to laboratory methods used in molecular biology research.
The valedictory session was attended by Prof. L. Shanjukumar Singh, Dean, School of Agricultural Sciences, and Prof. Ksh. Birla Singh as presidium members.
Participation certificates were distributed to all the delegates during the valedictory session, marking the conclusion of the seven-day national-level training programme.