About the course

This is a two week hands-on workshop which covers all the basic and advanced techniques in molecular diagnostics with special reference to tests carried out in Haematology and Pathology.This course is usually conducted in August-September every year. We take only ten participants. The qualifying degree is MD or MSc with a labexperience. The selection is mainly based on the laboratory background and the need for training. Each day begins with a lecture followed by laboratory sessions and ends with a discussion. We also have faculty from other institutions to cover different areas in the workshop.

Applications open in June and closes on 15th June. Shortlisted candidates will be intimated by end of June. The registration fees cover the participant's accommodation, food and transport to the workshop venue.

The rise of molecular biology has revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of many different diseases. Molecular diagnostics have become an essential part of investigations required in providing optimal care and has become an important tool for the health care provider in making the right decision. It also gives insights into the pathogenesis and prognosis of various diseases. Rapid technological advances have helped to increase the speed and performance of various molecular assays thereby reducing turnaround time, in turn translating to providing better clinical services. With the increase in applications of molecular diagnostics to clinical services, our country has seen a sudden spurt of molecular labs. However, this has highlighted an acute shortage of trained laboratory personnel who can carry out molecular assays in a diagnostic mode. To address this issue, we have initiated this program to train individuals who are likely to take up this challenge or who are already involved in molecular work. We hope to conduct this course annually. This will not only help to train personnel in this niche area of diagnostics but will also help to form a network of individuals involved in molecular diagnostics, as the faculty involved in this workshop will continue to interact with the participants and help them to establish molecular diagnostic services at their institution.