18 Jan 2011|Noida | Amity University Uttar Pradesh
National Biotechnology Extravaganza INCYTE 2011 inaugurated by Biotech Stalwarts at Amity University
Amity Institute of Biotechnology organized its Second Annual Biotechnology Extravaganza INCYTE 2011, a three-day science event at Amity University Campus, Noida, Sector-125. The mega event, entirely academic in nature, boasts of an outreach of more than 3000 students from across the country.
Mr. Anand Gupta, CEO, iLife Discoveries, Gurgaon, Guest of Honor, Dr. Pradeep Bharadwaj, CEO, Six Sigma Star Health Care Limited, New Delhi, Guest of Honor, Prof. B.N. Mallick, School of Life Sciences, Jwaharlal Nehru University- New Delhi , Maj. Gen. K. Jai Singh, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Dr. B. Shukla, Pro-VC, (Academics), Amity University Uttar Pradesh and Dr. A.K. Srivastava, Director General, Amity Institute of Biotechnology inaugurated the event
Welcoming the august gathering,
Dr. A.K. Srivastava, Director General, Amity Institute of Biotechnology dwelt on the various topics and sub topics that will be covered during the three day “INCYTE” with special reference to Neurobiology which is difficult and at the same time very relevant and cotemporary in Biotechnology sector.
Dr. Pradeep Bharadwaj, CEO, Six Sigma Star Health Care Limited, New Delhi presented his keynote address.
Dr. Bharadwaj spoke on Health Care sector. He informed the august gathering that Biotechnology is one of the oldest professions of the world. Health Care is the only undertaking where maximum females are employed. The growth of Health Sector is 15 percent every year. He urged the students to make their knowledge strong enough to make a career on Health Care management. As they are managing 250 hospitals in India and want efficient and hard working people in the Hospital Management.
Prof. G.P. Talwar, Research Director, Talwar Research Foundation, New Delhi made his presentation on, “Dual purpose recombinant vaccine for control of fertility and advanced stage cancers expressing hCG”. He shared his research knowledge on diseases like leprosy and cancer and the benefits patients are reaping through his research were presented before the students. He worked on a vaccine of immunotherapy for leprosy. He said, “Biotechnology has an inbuilt capability to transforms ideas into products. So wanted to take up problem oriented research for the benefit of the country”
Prof. B.N. Mallick, School of Life Sciences, Jwaharlal Nehru University- New Delhi delivered a lecture on the topic “The Neurobiology of Sleep”. He stated, “neuro regulation of sleep is a broader aspect. It is one of the fore-runner of various scientific fields which include psychology, biotechnology and branches of medicine. We all have sleeping and waking patterns which are regulated by brain and therefore, the process is called neuro-regulation. Through the cells our body gets electrical signals and the body reacts to it. There is certain basic chemical process that happens because of which the reaction happens. This is how behavioral studies are done. Mind-Matter relation ship becomes very dynamic and complicated at times.” Prof. Mallick discussed various sleep awake pattern though his presentation.
While addressing the august gathering,
Maj. Gen. K. Jai Singh, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh said, “INCYTE 2011 would prove to be a great learning experience for everybody associated with it especially students and called upon the students to make the best of the discussions and deliberations the three days of sharing knowledge and expertise by the eminent persons of biotechnology.
During the three a day event various interesting sessions would be unfolded themed on “Interface of Biological and Engineering Systyems” by Prof Mohendra Grover, Senior Scientist, National Bureau of Plant Generic Resources, New Delhi, “Protein Folding Paradox and India’s Stand in Bioinformatics” by Prof. B. Jayaram, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, “Genome Analysis- from human to non-human systems, implications and applications, “An Introductory Lecture on Anthropology” by Prof. S.M. Patnaik and Prof. V.R. Rao Delhi University, “Bio-processing using RADE and NADF” by Prof. S.N. Mukhopadhyay, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi and many more.
The three day INCYTE shall play a host to a plethora of events comprising of lecture series by eminent biotechnologists, Academic talent showcase events like paper presentation, Poster competition, Debate on “Biopatenting should be outrightly permitted”, Biotechnology Quiz, Biotechnology Business Plan, Model Presentation, Bio-exhibition and Bio-ventura.
Special attraction of the third and the final day will be TEDxAmityUniversity. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design. TEDxAmityUniversity will surge ahead by bringing together leading visionaries with a mission of disseminating an admonition of intellect and humanity. There will be lectures on the themes “Role of Biotechnology in shaping the Indian Society” by Prof. Ajit Verma, AIMT, AUUP, Dr. B.L. Dhar, Mushroom Research Development Training Centre, Delhi, Prof. S,M.P. Khurana, AIB, Amity University, Haryana, “Creativity” by Mr. Sudhir Teilang, Asian Age, Mr. Pankaj Leadinvent, Delhi, Mr. Anand Gupta, iLifeDiscoveries, Gurgaon & “Social Science and the Joy of Giving” by Dr. Shelly Batra, Operation Asha, Delhi, Ms. Agamani Bhattacharya, Women’s Moksha, Calcutta, Dr. Rajesh, SPYM, Delhi