Monday, Oct 06, 2008
Coimbatore: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), New Delhi, has offered Rs. 75.15 lakh to Bharathidasan University to offer Advanced Diploma Course in Molecular Diagnostics to train post graduates from life sciences.

The course is being launched under Human Resource Development programme of DBT to train talented bio-science students in cutting edge technologies like molecular biology, immunology, immunotechnology and genetics of infectious diseases.


The one-year full-time course will be conducted at the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedical Diagnostic Laboratory of the University. The Laboratory is already offering HLA (Histocompatibility Leukocyte Antigen) tissue typing service for kidney transplantation matching and DNA finger printing for leptospirosis to various hospitals in Tamil Nadu.

According to the Course Coordinator and Senior Lecturer, Department of Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, K. Balakrishnan, the course is designed to impart extensive lab oriented curriculum.

Alongside molecular technologies, students will also be trained in molecular tissue typing for transplantation medicine to expand the horizons of molecular diagnostic technologists. The university has received the sanction to conduct the course for five years. The university is arranging for a tie-up with leading health care providers in the State to provide industrial exposure in molecular diagnostics.

The national level screening test for the studentship will be held on October 20. For application procedure and last date, refer university website: www.bdu.ac.in or contact the Course Coordinator at the dial of 0431 – 2407086 (Ext: 633) / 98421 14117.