BANERJI ANEMIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Its main activity is to diagnose anemia in females of reproductive age group from macro to molecular (DNA ) level hence a proper reason can be found out and the female can be treated specifically.

TRAINING ON EMBRYO BIOTECHNOLOGY

TRAINING PROGRAMS :

1. Training in IVF and Embryology

2. Five day course on Medical Genetics and Tissue Culture

3. Dissertation in Biotechnology


1.Training in IVF and Embryology

Module I  : Ovulation induction and Intra Uterine Insemination  ( One day )
Module II : Conventional IVF and fundamentals of Embryology( Two days )
Module III : Intra cytoplasmic sperm injection, Micromanipulation ( Two days )

Course Objectives:

The purpose of the course will be to provide an avenue for participants to enter into the field of reproductive biology and an opportunity to gain greater appreciation of the biological processes of mammalian reproduction .At the end of the course, the participants should able to do In-vitro Fertilization of mammalian oocyte.

Course details :

For Module I and II Rs.20,000 ( US$ 500 )
For all the three modules/Module II and III : Rs.55,000.00 (  US$ 1375 )

Payments :
Draft : in the name of Dr.D’Pankar Banerji,payable at Jabalpur

Accommodation :

Participants can be provided accommodation in nearby hotels at an extra cost ,
Range is Rs.700-3000 per day
Lunch will be served without an extra cost

Timing :
10.00 am to 5.00 pm
ONLY TWO PARTICIPANTS PER BATCH FOR MODULE II AND III
Dates : Throughout the year.
Course Directors : Dr. D’Pankar Banerji, IVF specialist
and
Dr. Mrs. Rinku Banerji,
Embryologist and Molecular Pathologist

2. Five day course on Medical Genetics and Tissue Culture

( For doctors interested in Fetal Medicine)
 Max. 10 Participants
Course fees : Rs.8000 ( US$ 160 )
Dates : 23rd November 2007 to 27th November 2007
Time : 10 am to 5 pm
Accommodation  : Can be arranged in nearby hotels at an extra cost.

Course details :

Theory :

• Cell cycle and cell division
• Introduction to cell biology
• Detection and measurement of genetic variation
• Monohybrid/dihybrid, mutations, Mendelian genetics
• Replication
• Transcription and translation
• Human , genetic diseases
• Single Gene disorders

Practical :

1. Culture media preparation for tissue culture
2. Primary tissue culture and harvesting of chromosome, Banding ,slide preparation ,identification of chromosomes .
3. DNA isolation from blood  and  PCR hands on

3.  Dissertation in Biotechnology

Foundation for Research in Reproduction and Genetics is a unit generated under the banner of
Ideal Fertility : ICSI,IVF and Genetic center,Jabalpur MP.

This organization is recognized as an ISO 9001-2000 certified institute and test tube baby center. The research and clinical laboratories are spread over 2500 square feet area with a workplace equipped with state of the art instruments and facilities for advance research in the field or Tissue culture, Chromosomal analysis and Karyotyping, Molecular Genetics and microbiology, Intracytoplasmic sperm injection and in-vitro fertilization ,embryo biotechnology, semen analysis and sperm analyzers, and immunology.

The Equipments available

Thermal cyclers for PCR,
Three CO2 incubators and one Triple gas incubator for cell culture and in-vitro fertilization,
Nikon light microscope and Nikon advance inverted microscope ,Narishige Micromanipulators fitted with advanced phase contrast and Hoffman module,
Fluorescent immunoassay readers from Bio-merieux,France.
Cetrifuges, regular ,high speed and microcentrifuge
Liquid nitrogen storage tanks and vitrification systems for human gametes and embryos
Nikon systems of Micro-photography
Ultrasound machine and Color Doppler from GE USA
Regular freezers and deep freezers.
Fully equipped cell culture laboratory with laminar air flow and warm stages
Class room with digital light processor projection system
High speed broad band internet connection
Well equipped operation theatre with state of the art monitors for arterial oxygen and pulse and blood pressure.
Full fledged endoscopy unit to carry out various gynec and infertility procedures.
Fetal monitor from GE for pre-Labour fetal monitoring
Facilities for fetal tissue sampling and prenatal biochemical screening for fetal aneuploidy


Dissertation facilities


Our unit is one of the best center in India with state of the work in Reproduction and Genetics under one roof. It gives ample opportunity to the students to do their research work at one place.

The topics will be mainly in the field of tissue culture of various origin, cell biology, molecular genetics , DNA biotechnology and PCR , molecular microbiology, and embryo biotechnology


Who can apply

The dissertations can be arranged according to the need of the students who are pursuing their degree course in M.Sc. and B.tech in biotechnology.


How to apply

Please send the following information

1.  Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
2.  Recent letters of recommendation ( written with in 2-4 weeks of submission)
     by your professors, chairman of the institute
3.  A color passport photograph
4.  Address ,telephone number
5.  Provide the date when you can begin the dissertation.

Application fee of Rs. 300.00 as a draft/cheque in the name of Dr.D’Pankar Banerji, payable at Jabalpur.
( for outstation cheques add Rs. 50 as clearance charges)


Where to submit

Dr.D’Pankar Banerji
Program director
Ideal Fertility : ICSI,IVF and Genetic Center
1st floor,Deshbandhu complex, Naudra Bridge
Jabalpur,MP 482001,India
Phone : 91 761 2627711
E-mail : dpankar@idealfertility.com


Faculties

Dr.D’Pankar Banerji , Consulting Gynecologist and test tube baby specialist
Dr.Mrs. Rinku Banerji, Consulting Pathologist and Embryologist


Other important information's

Candidates should note that all appointments for research training are for minimum period of two months
Candidates must have independent funds before being considered for an appointments . Examples are support for living expenses and other materials.
A dissertation fee is required from the candidates who successfully meet our other requirements and selected after the scrutiny of CV and/or interview.
Dissertation or research work do not result in the award of a degree . Successful completion of the training results in the award of a certificate of dissertation from our Foundation for research in Reproduction and Genetics.
Candidates are encouraged to publish their findings in scientific journals
The Course fee for various topics are on the sole discretion of the program director
The foundation will not take any responsibility for any future placements of the candidates.

Placement opportunities after the dissertation

As these dissertation works related to human biotechnology and medical field and more clinical, these training gives a candidate an upper edge to get a job in any big hospital or laboratory .This interaction will orient the student ,how to study and how to apply the knowledge of science in day to day field . These courses will help the candidate to face various interviews conducted by various companies