Online Course on
Advances in Genetic Engineering
This 16-hour online program offers a comprehensive study of modern genetic engineering and molecular tools. It spans foundational quantitative diagnostics—such as RT-qPCR and NGS—through targeted gene regulation, viral vector design, recombinant protein expression, and CRISPR-Cas9 editing. Participants will also examine how transgenic animal and cellular models are generated and deployed to investigate complex human diseases and aging mechanisms.
Course at a Glance
Know the Course Instructor
Dr. N. Ravi Sundaresan
Dr. N. Ravi Sundaresan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru. He earned his Ph.D. from the Indian Veterinary Research Institute and completed postdoctoral training in cardiovascular cell biology at the University of Chicago. His research explores the molecular mechanisms behind heart failure, cardiac hypertrophy, and metabolic diseases. His laboratory specifically investigates sirtuins—a family of histone deacetylases—using transgenic animal models and cellular techniques. The ultimate goal of his scientific work is to discover new therapeutic targets to improve cardiovascular health and treat muscle degeneration
Objectives of the Course
Gain advanced insight into the principles and advances in Genetic Engineering. Learn mechanisms of antisense technology, RNA silencing, and Cas9/CRISPR-mediated genome editing.
Course Syllabus
Real-time Quantitative PCR and applications; Next-Generation Sequencing; Antisense technology and RNA silencing techniques.
Recombinant protein production in bacteria and mammalian cells; Generation of Lentiviral, retroviral, and Adenoviral vectors.
Gene therapy; Generation of induced pluripotent stem cells; Genome editing by Cas9/CRISPR technology.
Generation of transgenic and mutant Caenorhabditis elegans, plants, and mice.
Use of transgenic technology in modeling human diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, atherosclerosis, neurodegenerative diseases, muscle degeneration, and aging.
Who Can Apply & Who Can Benefit?
Who Can Apply?
- Candidates having bachelor’s degree in science (pursuing candidates can also apply), Basic knowledge in biology
Who Can Benefit?
- Undergraduate/Postgraduate/Doctoral/Post-doctoral students, Faculty and industry professionals (R&D scientists, research associates and technical specialists) from biotechnology, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, zoology, botany, and biomedical sciences. All working professionals from biopharmaceuticals, cell and gene therapy, vaccine development, contract research organizations (CROs), and agricultural biotechnology companies focused on crop improvement. Clinical researchers, pathologists and bioengineers on disease modelling etc.
Course Fee
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