-Poonam Tripathy
IIIrd yr B.Tech,
Dept. of Genetic Engineering
TCS and Accenture Interviews Coming Up!!
Eligibility criteria for TCS:
* Registered (selected) candidates can attend, two standing arrears allowed, year gap should be equal to or less than 2 years
Eligibility criteria for Accenture:
* Should not have standing Arrears
* CGPA equal or more than 6.0 (5.99 is not eligible)
General instructions
1. If placed in core companies, you are not eligible to attend the IT company's interview
2. If placed in IT company, you can attend maximum of 2 core company's Interview.
3. If placed in core company, you are not eligible to attend cor company's interview
For further queries, contact Placement Co-ordinators: Mr.Iyappan and Mr.Arul Jothi
Special Subscription offer for SRM students!
Biospectrum is India's leading publication that covers the business of bio-technology. With comprehensive analyses of polict issues, products and services across the bio-pharma, bio-informatics, bio-infrastructure and bio-agriculture segments, it is the industry's most authoritative source of information.
Bio-spectrum cover price is Rs900 for One year.
Offer price for SRM students is Rs.360!!
You can save upto 60% !!
Biospectrum Monthly Magazine is available in our department. Interested students can have a look at them and, to buy the magazine contact your respective class-in-charge.
Cancer Thermodynamics: A Continuum Approach: Credit Seminar By Livingston IInd yr M.Tech
There is a historical objection against the universal validity of the second law of thermodynamics. Thermodynamic properties such as entropy are of predictive value for reactions and their directions. Cancer cells have the varied entropy against normal healthy cells. There is an entropy information flow from tumor cells to the normal cells in their vicinity. The reversal of entropy flow in coexisting normal and tumor tissues may halt the tumor development due to reversal of the signal transmission entropy in the tumor-host entity. The different entropy production rate between the normal and cancerous cells determines the direction of informational entropy current between them. There are many determining factors that regulate the direction of entropy information flow. These components are the promising targets for the cancer treatment. In this review, the determining components for the entropy information in cancerous condition will be discussed.
CSIR and TIFR Notifications
CSIR and TIFR Exam dates are out!!
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| TIFR Important dates. |
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| CSIR Important dates |
All the best for your exams!!
Support for GM crops,in face of rising food costs
An article published recently in Farmers Weekly August issue about the recent interest on "GM crops" in face of rising food costs.
More than a third of shoppers think genetically-modified foods should be allowed to be sold in the UK
Research carried out on behalf of the Crop Protection Agency found 35% of consumers would support GM foods being stocked on supermarket shelves, while 37% think they should be allowed if they were nutritious.
In the face of rising grocery bills, the number of people who said they would back GM food rose to 44% if the technology kept food prices down. That figure increased to 46% if GM foods proved safe for the environment.
The findings came after 1,009 UK
National fellowships(KVPY) for College Students - Last date Sep 2nd
Department of Science and Technology(DST, Govt. of India) encourages college students who are interested in research by providing good lab facilities to carry out research during summer holidays and also scholarships are provided till their pre-Ph.D level. DST offers this opportunity through a program "KVPY - Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana" and the "fellowship" is awarded for selected students.
The students can carry out their research at any of these premier research centers of India,
Indian Institute of Science (Bangalore)
IIT-Bombay (Mumbai)
ICMR (New Delhi)
TIFR(Mumbai)
IISER(Kolkata)
Eligiblity : 11th, 12th and any U.G Science and Engineering students.
Last date for application: Sep 2nd 2011
Date of Aptitude exam : 30th Oct 2011
Application is available "Online" here.
The students can carry out their research at any of these premier research centers of India,
Indian Institute of Science (Bangalore)
IIT-Bombay (Mumbai)
ICMR (New Delhi)
TIFR(Mumbai)
IISER(Kolkata)
Eligiblity : 11th, 12th and any U.G Science and Engineering students.
Last date for application: Sep 2nd 2011
Date of Aptitude exam : 30th Oct 2011
Application is available "Online" here.
Who is going to be awarded "Best Research Award 2012"?!!!
Dear Students,
The famous saying, "Choosing a right thing, is a half success" holds true as you already chosen your interest area of research in your career. Its time to work hard and perform well in your project.
To find and encourage the deserving candidate in research career, We, Our department, conducts "Research Symposium" in the end of academic year to exhibit your research projects and, the talented and deserving candidates will be awarded with the most precious "Best Research Award" for both Undergraduate and Post graduates.
Best Undergraduate Research Award - For One Internal Candidate
Best Undergraduate Research Award - For One External Candidate
Best Postgraduate Research Award - For One M.Tech Candidate
Check for Research Symposium 2011
The famous saying, "Choosing a right thing, is a half success" holds true as you already chosen your interest area of research in your career. Its time to work hard and perform well in your project.
To find and encourage the deserving candidate in research career, We, Our department, conducts "Research Symposium" in the end of academic year to exhibit your research projects and, the talented and deserving candidates will be awarded with the most precious "Best Research Award" for both Undergraduate and Post graduates.
Best Undergraduate Research Award - For One Internal Candidate
Best Undergraduate Research Award - For One External Candidate
Best Postgraduate Research Award - For One M.Tech Candidate
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| The Most Precious Citation Certificate |
By,
Department Of Genetic Engineering,
SRM University.
SRM Scholarships, Last date to apply 31st Aug 2011
Our institute provides financial aids for the students in different categories:
SRM Founder's Scholarships
It is the most prestigious scholarship with full fee waiver of tuition, hostel, mess, plus stipend Rs 1,000 / month.
It is offered to:
· Top rankers in B.Tech Entrance Examination (SRMEEE)
· Top State
· Top rankers in SRMEE, JEE and AIEEE
· Exemplary Sports persons at National and International level
This is provided through out their program subjected to meeting set performance norms.
University Scholarship Schemes
Merit Scholarship
Students who have secured above 95% in CBSE or in state board examinations and also ranked amongst the top 8000 in SRMEEE are eligible to apply for this scholarship having a value of up to 50% of tuition fee waiver in the branch they are eligible for at the time of counseling. The quantum and number would vary from time to time.
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship (Socio - economic disdained)
Scholarship, 25% to 100% tuition fee waiver, is offered to students who are economically challenged based on their performance in the qualifying examination.
Scholarship for Minority Community
Scholarship, 25% to 100% tuition fee waiver, is offered to students of minority community based on their performance of students in the qualifying examination.
Scholarship for Physically challenged/Differently-abled
Scholarship with full tuition fee waivered is offered to selected students who are physically challenged /differently abled.
Scholarship for Special Merits
Scholarship with tuition fee waivered up to 100% is offered to selected students possessing exemplary skills in literary debating, fine arts and others.
Last date to apply: 31st Aug 2011.
Form can be downloaded from "Download Form"
For further information, check our "University Website"
A REVIEW ON BIODIESEL PRODUCTION USING FUNGI , Credit Seminar by Mary Sanitha IInd Yr M Tech
High energy prices, energy and environment security, concerns about petroleum supplies are drawing considerable attention to find a renewable biofuels. Biodiesel, a mixture of fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) derived from animal fats or vegetable oils, is rapidly moving towards the mainstream as an alternative source of energy. However, biodiesel derived from conventional petrol or from oilseeds or animal fat cannot meet realistic need, and can only be used for a small fraction of existing demand for transport fuels. In addition, expensive large acreages for sufficient production of oilseed crops or cost to feed animals are needed for raw oil production. Therefore, oleaginous microorganisms are available for substituting conventional oil in biodiesel production. Most of the oleaginous microorganisms like microalgae, bacteria, fungi and yeast are all available for biodiesel production. Fungi, especially endophytic fungi is more advantageous than other microorganisms. Besides the production of vitamins, enzymes and novel secondary metabolites, it has been reported that certain endophytic fungi have the capacity to accumulate high amount of lipid (up to 35% of dry biomass), and simultaneously secrete cellulase enzyme. Some researchers have documented that endophytic fungi can produce laccase and xylanase. Therefore, secretion of relevant enzymes for lignocellulose degradation by endophytic fungi enables them to be cultured on various cheap plant materials (straw, other agro-residues or plant-wastes, etc.,).
NEST 2012 Scholarship(INR 50,000) Test For College Students
The Nationwide Education and Scholarship Test (NEST) is a seventh event this year, which intends to provide an opportunity to all bona fide degree / Diploma students (science, engineering and medical disciplines) from all over India to learn and experience the competitive skills and a bit of challenge. This contest is meant for encouraging and rewarding the aspirant graduates with some cash awards and appreciation certificates for their outstanding performance in it.
These scholarships are distributed among students. The student needs to register for the contest to win these scholarships which is held on the last Sunday of month January every year.For the further information: Click here.
Last date for the application : 30th Sep 2011
Date of examinaton : 29th Jan 2012 (10am-12pm)
Vacancies for Internal Projects(2011-2012)
For B.Tech Final Year Students,
There are few vacancies for Projects in the department, students who are willing to apply can approach the Faculty personally.
The last day for the submission of Application Form is on 22.8.11(Monday).
Research Internship Experience in Germany, Manchalu Srinivas VII Sem
"It takes a lot of imagination to be realistic, because reality is so much more than we imagine."
Research has always been an interest in the back of my head. As I started applying to research institutes all over the world, I was faced with many rejections. Keeping my spirtis up, I continued to apply and my efforts finally paid off when I got an offer from Dr. Lorenz Adrian, Dept of Isotope Biogeochemistry, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research-UFZ, Leipzig, Germany in my Sixth semester.
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| My Research Block |
Landing in Germany on a cold Saturday morning, I was awestruck with the beauty of Leipzig and the institute where I was going to be working for the next six weeks. The institute, the people and the infrastructure were really amazing. I received a warm welcome from the department. The friendly behaviour, co operation and encouragement from my supervisor helped me adjust to the new surroundings easily.
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| With my Technical Assistant |
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| Ananerobic Chamber, My work place |
The first day was informative as I understood the research projects the scientists were working on at the institute. The primary area of research at the institute is on "anaerobic bacteria which is capable of dehaloginating toxic compounds which are accumulating in the environment".
I was working with Myriel Cooper, a PhD student on “Substrate range studies of Dehallococcoides sp. CBDB1” an anaerobic bacterium by photometric, chromatographic and molecular biological assays by using Sprectophotometer, Flourosence microscope, Gas chromatography and PCR
I have been invited to do my final year project at “Leibniz Institute for Molecular Pharmocology(FMP), Berlin, Germany for six months from December 2011 to June 2012 with a monthly stipend of 200 Euro. I will be working on “Transient modulation of tight junction (TJ) proteins by peptides to enhance the paracellular drug delivery”.
Germany is a beautiful place with a diverse culture. It is a melting pot of cultures from around the world. Case in point, I had roommates from 12 different countries in the world and thousands of memories that I carried with me back home. It is indeed the best platform to understand people from around the world. The people of Germany look to interact with others and not only teach you but also learn from you. It is a place where you can not only enjoy your life but also learn something in the process.
Along with the wonderful nation of Germany, I had the opportunity to visit the neighbouring Schengen countries of Poland,France and Sweden as well. Each of the countries had something different to offer and was a pleasure to visit.
Firstly I would like to thank my guides at Helmholtz, Dr. Lorenz Adrian & Myriel Cooper for giving me this exciting opportunity. I am thankful to my parents who have stood by me through all my endeavours. I thank Dr. Parani, HOD, Department of Genetic Engineering SRM University who supported and encouraged me throughout the application process. My thanks are indeed due to the management of SRM University in helping me in the documenatation process. Last but definitely not the least, my wonderful friends who not only believed in me but kept me going to complete my project successfully.
Seventh Semester, B.Tech Genetic Engineering,
SRM University
List of Selected Students for Internal Projects(2011-12) - Declared!
The final list of students selected for Internal Projects is declared.
Click here for the result.
Instructions to follow:
- Selected students are requested to download the form and get attested from your respective guide.
- Those who fail to submit on or before 17.8.2011, their registration will stand cancel.
- Cancellation after submission will not be allowed at any point of time during the course of study.
Other students will be in waiting list, the status of wait-listed students will be notified on 19.8.2011.
For any queries, Contact Mr.Arul Jothi, Project Co-ordinator.
Click here for the result.
Instructions to follow:
- Selected students are requested to download the form and get attested from your respective guide.
- Those who fail to submit on or before 17.8.2011, their registration will stand cancel.
- Cancellation after submission will not be allowed at any point of time during the course of study.
Other students will be in waiting list, the status of wait-listed students will be notified on 19.8.2011.
For any queries, Contact Mr.Arul Jothi, Project Co-ordinator.
F.E.A.E Scholarship for First Year B.Tech Students
Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (F.E.A.E) is offering limited scholarships for the year 2011-12 to pursue undergraduate studies in arts/commerce/science/medical/ engineering and other technical and professional discipline at any university/institution/college of students' choice anywhere in India.
You can apply ONLINE HERE
You can apply OFFLINE HERE
You can apply ONLINE HERE
You can apply OFFLINE HERE
Last day to apply 17th August 2011 !!
Annoucement for Final Year Projects (2011-2012)
Dear Final Year(2011-2012) Students,
Students who are willing to apply inside the Department of Genetic Engineering for their final year project, kindly follow the instructions.
Students who are willing to apply inside the Department of Genetic Engineering for their final year project, kindly follow the instructions.
- Go through the list of offered projects carefully.
- Choose your projects.
- Apply for the projects in the preferred order by 15-8-11(Monday).
- Selected students list will be updated in the blog and Notice board on 16-8-11(Tuesday).
- Selected students should download the Project Form and submit in the department.
Last day for the submission of Project Form is on 17/08/2011 !!
Decode, a hands-on workshop for school students!
DeCode has been organized successfully every year from 2008 for school students in and around Chennai. DeCode focuses on enriching the practical knowledge for higher secondary students through hands on training in basic molecular techniques like DNA isolation, visualizing on gel, PCR and cytological techniques to view chromosomes at cellular level.
- DNA was isolated from spring onions.
- PCR: The DNA isolated from them was amplified
- Gel Electrophoresis: The comparison of the genomic DNA and the amplified PCR product was visualized on the gel.
- Mitosis: The different phases of mitosis were observed in acetocarmine stained onion root tips.
Preview of Decode 2010:
- S.Poovitha
Co-ordinator, DeCode Workshop
P.S: For any enquiries, contact us at decode4genetics@gmail.com
Welcome Freshers 2011 !!
Dear Students,
It gives us immense pleasure to welcome you all to our department. Hope you all will enjoy your stay and brighten up your life with the knowledge and values you gain here.
Please fill the required information in this form "Questionaire"
Faculty Seminar Series on Thursday
The Faculty Seminar Series 2011 is a formal pre-lunch meeting happens every Thursday. Each faculty shares their area of research and progress in projects, and also discuss about the knowledge on recent developments in Lifesciences.
Venue: 404 Class room (M.Tech First year class room)
Day: Every Thursday
Time: 12.30pm
Venue: 404 Class room (M.Tech First year class room)
Day: Every Thursday
Time: 12.30pm