Amity University Gwalior organizes Inauguration of National Workshop cum Hand-on-Training on “Latest Techniques in Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering and Computational Biology”

Inauguration of National Workshop cum Hands-on-Training on “Latest Techniques in Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering and Computational Biology” at Amity University,Gwalior

Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Gwalior has organized a five days National Workshop on “Latest Techniques in Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering and Computational Biology” from 13th October 2014 to 17th October 2014.

The workshop was inaugurated by lamp lighting and Saraswati Vandana on 13 Oct 2014. In the inaugural ceremony, Ex-Professor Jiwaji University, Gwalior Prof. (Dr.) R. Mathur was the Chief Guest and Prof. (Major) Dr. Asha Mathur, Ex-Principal, Govt. KRG PG College, Gwalior was present as the Guest of Honour.

On this occasion the Organizing Secretary of National Workshop Prof.(Dr.) Rajesh Singh Tomar, Dean (Academics) & i/c Vice Chancellor, Amity University Gwalior presented a brief detail about the workshop programme. He told the audience that in the workshop recognised scientists and academicians from reputed institutes & organizations will be delivering their lectures on Latest Techniques in Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering and Computational Biology followed by demonstration and Hands-on Training in techniques related to the topics. A number of participants from all over India took active participation in the workshop.

In his address, Prof. (Dr.) R. Mathur focused on Industry-oriented research. He called upon the audience to use products made in India. He also discussed about the lacuna of educational system to get in pace with the demands of Industries and said that it is high time to be more focused on providing such facilities which motivate students towards research & innovation. He congratulated Prof. Tomar for taking such an initiative in this context.

Prof.(Major) Dr. Asha Mathur emphasized on being honest in the research & not to manipulate results. She motivated the youth to take active participation in Nation building.

The distinguished guests released the Lab Manual on “Laboratory Procedures in Biotechnology” authored by Prof.(Dr.) Rajesh Singh Tomar and Co- authored Dr. R. K. Mishra and Dr. Shuchi Kaushik.

Keynote speaker of the event Prof. (Dr.) G.B.K.S. Prasad, Dean Life Sciences, Jiwaji University, Gwalior gave his presentation on “Basics of Molecular Biology” He mainly focused on the research implications of Epigenetics in finding the root cause of various dreadful diseases like cancer and neurological disorders. He also highlighted the promising role of Epigenetics in treatment of such diseases.

The inaugural session ended with felicitation of honourable guests by providing them mementoes. Dr. Raghvendra Kumar Mishra,Coordinator Amity Institute of Biotechnology, proposed vote of thanks.
In the Hands-on Training session, the participants were given demonstration on DNA and Plasmid isolation followed by Hands-on-Training on the same techniques by Dr. Vikas Shrivastav and Dr. Anurag Jyoti, faculty members of Amity Institute of Biotechnology.

On 14thOct. 2014, second day of the National Workshop Senior scientist from CIMAP, Lucknow, Dr. Sunita Dhawan will deliver a lecture on “Tools & Techniques of in RDT” followed by demonstration and hands-on-training session.

On third day of the National workshop, Dr. S.P. Singh, Senior Scientist, BHU, Varanasi will deliver his lecture on“Importance of Transgenic Animals & Plants” and will demonstrate the relevant techniques.
Fourth day of National Workshop will be have a lecture by Dr. Ram Kumar Mishra of IISER, Bhopal on “Advancement of Sequencing Techniques and their Applications in Reverse Genetics” followed by hands-on-training session.

On the fifth and the final day of the National workshop, Dr. Gitanjali Yadav, Senior Scientist from NIPGR, New Delhi will deliver a talk on“Application of database and In-silico tools in Molecular Biology” and will demonstrate the use of computer based programs and tools in Bioinformatics.

The Chief Guest Prof (Dr) R. Mathur and the Guest of Honour Prof. (Major) Dr. Asha Mathur inaugurating the Workshop

Dignitaries on the dais: from left - Prof (Dr) GBKS Prasad, Prof (Major) Dr Asha Mathur, Prof (Dr) R Mathur and Prof (Dr) R S Tomar

Dignitaries releasing a Lab Manual "Laboratory Procedure in Biotechnology"

Prof (Dr) R S Tomar, Head Amity Institute of Biotechnology and Dean (Academics) addressing the audience

Prof (Dr) R S Tomar, Head AIB and Dean (Academics), presenting a memento to the Guest of Honour Prof. (Major) Dr. Asha Mathur, Ex Principal, Govt. KRG PG College, Gwalior

The Chief Guest Prof (Dr) R Mathur, Ex-Professor Jiwaji University, Gwalior addressing the audience

Participants and audience attending the inaugural session of the Workshop

Prof (Dr) R S Tomar, Head AIB and Dean (Academics) felicitating to the Chief Guest Prof (Dr) R Mathur, Ex-Professor Jiwaji University, Gwalior with the memento

Prof (Dr) R S Tomar, Head AIB and Dean (Academics), presenting a memento to Prof (Dr) GBKS Prasad, Dean Life Sciences, Jiwaji University, Gwalior

Amity University Gwalior Organizes Photography Competition 'Click-O-Mania'

Amity University Madhya Pradesh Organizes

"Click-O-Mania"

Amity University Gwalior organized its first ever juried photography competition ‘Click-O-Mania’ on Friday, 10 October 2014 with the aim to enthuse and encourage the students towards Photography. The event was hosted by Amity School of Communication and exhibited the talents of emerging student photographers at its Studio inside the university campus.
The event commenced at 1.45 pm with the arrival & welcome of the Chief Guest, Dr. Santosh Awasthy, Senior Programme Executive, Doordarshan Gwalior which was then followed by the lamp ceremony.

The making of Click-O-Mania and a documentary on history of photography was shown to initiate the competition. Thereafter the photo entries of students were exhibited. The entries in the competition were submitted on three themes – ‘Retro, Festival, My Angle My Nation’. These challenged students of all skill levels. Students participated with great zeal and enthusiasm. Over 50 photographic submissions were received, which were reviewed by a judging panel of esteemed professionals.

The shortlisted students were questioned by the judges on the basis of which,winning entries were identified.

The student winners of contest were- Rakhi Tomar (first), Shivam Gupta (second), Pulkit (third)

The event concluded with a vote of thanks presented by the HOI, ASCO, Dr. Sumit Narula.

The winner of the 1st prize

Winner all

The Chief Guest with the faculty and staff

Visitors in the Exhibition

The Chief Guest glancing through the Amitian

The award winning entry

Amity University Madhya Pradesh organizes Junk Morphia- ‘Design a Product’ Competition

Junk Morphia- ‘Design a Product’ competition conducted successfully at Amity University Gwalior

Amity University Gwalior, Arts Club had successfully organized an event called Junk Morphia- Design a product competition on 8th October 2014 from 9.30 am to 1.30 pm.

During the event 17 teams consisting of 39 students participated from across all academic fields within the campus with a creative bent of mind, to churn their creativity and design useful products from the waste around them. Design a product aimed at practical, functional and aesthetically pleasing outputs with concepts, successful design execution and marketing strategy.

Justification of selection of usage, user benefit and material used for production was mandatory.

The product designed by students during the competition will be exhibited on 17th October 2014 during Lunch hours at Room No. 204 (Block B), II Year Architecture studio to motivate the students and appreciate the student’s talents and creativity.

The competition was judged by Prof Y.P Singh, Dy. Director ASAP, Dr Iti Roy Choudhury, Dy Director ASCENT & Dr Anil Vashisht, Dy Director ABS and was highly appreciated.

Honorable Judges

Students in the process of design execution

Participating teams at the venue

Collaborative work output

Display of the products

Amity University Gwalior launches Cleanliness Drive as a part of ‘Swachchh Bharat Abhiyaan’

“Sanitation is more important than political freedom” Inspired by these words of Mahatma Gandhi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi has launched a massive public awareness campaign on cleanliness, “Swachchh Bharat Abhiyaan”. To pay tribute to the Father of the Nation, Amity University Gwalior also participated in this massive campaign.

In the Swachchh Bharat Abhiyan initiated on Bapu’s birthday acting Vice Chancellor of Amity University, Prof. (Dr.) R S Tomar called upon the teachers, staff members and students to take a pledge of Clean Campus, Clean Gwalior and Clean India and administered the pledge to all the participants.

All the teachers, authorities, staff members and students actively participated in this campaign and started the Swachchh Bharat Abhiyan by cleaning the area of Block-A of Amity University Gwalior.

Taking a pledge for keeping the nation clean

Leading from the front – Faculty, Staff and Students during the cleanliness drive

Faculty and Staff during the cleanliness drive

Amity University Gwalior organizes Blood Donation Camp

Amity University Madhya Pradesh Organizes 
Blood Donation Camp

 

October 01 is observed as the world Blood Donation Day every year. The NSS Unit of Amity University Gwalior in its ongoing efforts to ‘give back’ to the society organized a day long camp in its premises. The objective of the camp was to collect blood for patients of Thalassemia.
This camp was conducted with the help of the doctors and the paramedical staff of G. R. Medical College Gwalior. Mr. P. Narahari, the Collector of Gwalior inaugurated the camp at 0930 hrs. He was welcomed by the Campus Head Prof. (Dr.) R. S. Tomar, Chairperson-NSS Prof.(Dr.) Bikram K. Bahinipati and Director-Administration Col. S. K. Sethi (Retd.). Around 300 students from Amity University and 100 students from various universities and colleges of Gwalior registered to donate blood for the sake of humanity.At the end of the day, 276 units of blood has been donated by the donors.

All the donors were distributed certificates by the blood bank of G.R. Medical College. All the HOIs/HODs,faculty, staff and students of the university participated enthusiastically in the blood donation camp as donors and volunteers.

Amity University Gwalior Organises Third Lecture of Popular Lecture Series on Biotechnology

Amity Institute of Biotechnology
Organizes
DBT sponsored Popular Lecture Series 
Lecture - 3

 

Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Gwalior organised the third lecture of Popular Lecture Series, sponsored by DBT, New Delhi on 1st Oct 2014. Prof. (Dr.) S.M. Paul Khurana, Director, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Gurgaon delivered his talk on this occasion. The lecture was focused on “Role of Biotechnology & Nanobiotechnology for cleaner environment”. Dr. Khurana discussed the importance of Biotechnology and Nanobiotechnology for maintenance of a healthy environment for all forms of life. He discussed about the various human activities like deforestation,industrialization and day to day activities that leads to the environmental pollution and also their negative effects on the biodiversity. He discussed about various biotechnological approaches for crop improvement, waste water treatment etc. for solving the increasing issues of environmental problems. He also discussed about the importance of water to all forms of life, its management and conservation strategies. During his lecture, he also focused on nanotechnology and its application in solving the environmental issues like waste water treatment via bioleaching etc. He encouraged the audience to contribute in cleaning the environment not only by implementing these strategies but also by reducing the causes of environmental pollution. He emphasized audience to save water for the well being of themselves and the coming generations. In his entire lecture, he emphasized on ‘Save Earth, Save Water, Save Trees and Save the Environment’ concept. This would certainly makes the environment a happy home for all forms of flora and fauna on earth and the mother earth a true green earth. His lecture was followed by an open discussion with the audience in which students curiously asked questions and gained useful information.

The lecture ended with the concluding remarks by Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Singh Tomar, HoI AIB and Dean (Academics), Amity University, Gwalior. In his concluding remark she emphasized on the importance of Biotechnology and Nanobiotechnology for solving the environmental issues and also encouraged the audience to be an active participant of this green revolution. Further, he proposed Vote of Thanks to guest speaker for his informative talk as also the participants,teachers & students who participated in this Popular Lecture Series.

Dr. S.M. Paul Khurana, Director, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Haryana being facilitating by Prof. (Dr.) R.S. Tomar, Head Amity Institute of Biotechnology and Dean (Academics)

A section of the audience during the Lecture

An enraptured audience during the lecture of Dr. S.M. Paul Khurana, Director, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Haryana

Seeking the blessings of Goddess Saraswati

Prof. (Dr.) R.S. Tomar, Head Amity Institute of Biotechnology and Dean (Academics) proposing the vote of thanks

A token of remembrance

Amity University Gwalior Organises Second Lecture of Popular Lecture Series on Biotechnology

Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Gwalior organised the second lecture of the Popular Lecture Series on Biotechnology, sponsored by DBT, New Delhi on 30th Oct 2014. Prof. (Dr.) R. S. Tomar, HoI AIB & Dean Academics, Amity University, Gwalior delivered his talk on this occasion. The lecture was focused on the topic “Biotechnological Applications for Biodiversity Conservation”. Students of different schools actively participated in the lecture. In his lecture Dr. Tomar discussed about the biodiversity, its importance to mankind and the causes of its destruction. He emphasized on the impacts of loss of biodiversity on nature and discussed about various ex-situ and in-situ strategies for its conservation. During his lecture, he discussed bout the various national parks, botanical gardens and biosphere reserves of India. He also provided the information about the cryopreservation strategies for conserving the genetic diversity taking an example of Frozen Zoo. His lecture encouraged the audience to work in the field of conservation of biodiversity by controlling the causes of its destruction and by implementing the various conservation strategies. He discussed about the various biotechnological strategies of genetic improvements like breeding across sexual barriers for obtaining new improved plant and animal varieties like Flavr-Savr Tomato, Bt Cotton etc. Further, he emphasized on the participation of human beings in developing in Nature a secured and safe home for all forms of life. His lecture was followed by an open discussion, in which he interacted with students and discussed about the basic techniques of biotechnology like plant and animal tissue culture and their application in strain improvement and species conservation. Students gained useful information and quality moral values from Dr Tomar’s lecture.

The lecture ended with the proposal of Vote of Thanks by Dr. Raghvendra Kumar Mishra, Coordinator and Assistant Professor, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Gwalior , Gwalior to Prof. (Dr.) R.S.Tomar for his informative talk.

Amity University Madhya Pradesh Organizes Melange 2014

Amity University Gwalior organized a party for the fresh students of 2014 ‘Melange 2014’ on 26 September 2014 from 5.30 PM onwards.Once the new students had been welcomed into the Auditorium with ‘Tilak’ and flowers, the programme for the evening began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. The first performance of the day was in the form of a fusion dance wherein the Indian classical dance form blended harmoniously with the trendy hip hop of today. This was followed by the first round of Ramp Walk, wherein the boys and girls of I year stepped onto the stage in glittering attires. Ami Band performed twice, first with junior and then with the senior students. A highlight of the evening was a skit, staged by the students of ASCO. The dance performances – both solo as well as group- were much appreciated by the audience. Adding charm to the evening were the solo renditions of songs by members of faculty Mr Mohan Kantharia and Mr Sandesh Mahajan. The II round of Ramp walk and the Question Answer Round set the stage on fire. Ms Charu Wadhwani of BBA and Mr Kshitiz of BJMC were respectively chosen Miss and Mr Fresher of Amity University Madhya Pradesh amidst much fanfare and gaiety. The programme came to an end with DJ and Dinner.

The evening was graced by the presence of Lt Gen VK Sharma, AVSM (Retd), Hon’ble VC Amity University Gwalior, Mrs Sharma, Registrar, Dr Anil Srivastava, Directors, Dy Directors, HOIs and members of faculty and staff.

Invoking the Energy of the Universe

The skit by the Freshers

Rocking Band Performance by the Freshers

Lighting of the Inaugural Lamp

The Finalists of the Fashion Show

Participants in the group dance

Freshers All - Mr & Miss fresher 2013 & 2014

Hon'ble VC with Mr Fresher 2014

Honble VC with Miss Fresher 2014

Amity University Gwalior Organizes Guest Lecture

Amity University Madhya Pradesh organizes

Guest Lecture on 

"Value Based Technical Education and Research for Holistic Development of Society"

Dr. Ram Gopal, Former Director Defence Laboratory, DRDO Jodhpur delivered a lecture to the students of Amity University Gwalior on “Value Based Technical Education and Research for Holistic Development of Society” in the Seminar Hall on 24 September 2014 at 1415 hours.He stressed on the need to identify, develop and disseminate techniques by which engineering students and practicing engineers can be motivated to imbibe human values and appreciate their impact on technology development,professional ethics and human welfare. He focused on the creation of an awareness within the students of technical community that the technical skills and human values are essentially complementary.

The programme was attended by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Lt Gen V K Sharma, AVSM (Retd), Heads of Schools/Departments, faculty members, and students of Amity University. A vote of thanks was proposed by the convener of the programme, Prof (Dr.) Bikram K. Bahinipati, Dy. Director, Amity School of Engineering & Technology.

Audience during the Guest Lecture

Dr Ram Gopal, Former Director Defence Laboratory, DRDO Jodhpur delivering the lecture

Lt Gen VK Sharma, AVSM (Retd), Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, AUMP presenting a memento to Dr Ram Gopal, Director defence Laboratory, DRDO Jodhpur

Amity University Gwalior Organized First Lecture of Popular Lecture Series on Biotechnology

Amity Institute of Biotechnology
Organises
DBT sponsored Popular Lecture Series
Lecture - 1

Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Gwalior organised the first lecture of Popular Lecture Series, sponsored by DBT, New Delhi on 23 Sept 2014 in its campus at Maharajpura. Dr. Manoj Prasad, Senior Scientist, National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi delivered his talk to a large gathering of students including those from various schools of Gwalior . Dr Prasad’s  lecture was focused on Biotechnological Applications for Agricultural Development and Food Security in India.  He  discussed the recent findings of his research on foxtail millet. This crop was regarded initially as  a neglected crop but then emerged as a model system with rich genetic and genomic resources. He emphasized on the development of genomic resources at large-scale and providing unrestricted access to the research community. This would certainly accelerate molecular breeding for crop improvement. During his lecture, he  also discussed the crop’s potential a biotic stress tolerance and encouraged the audience to explore the respective molecular mechanism which would enable the generation of crops with improved stress tolerance. This can lead to ensure food security in the scenario of global climate change. During the interaction with students, he emphasized on morphology, structural and functional genomics of plant. He discussed the nutritional and medicinal properties of foxtail millet and mentioned presence of the higher seed protein, crude fat and minerals content. Further, he discussed the medicinal properties of germinated seeds for curing dyspepsia, celiac disease, weak digestion and abdominal food stagnancy.

On this occasion, Lt. Gen. V. K. Sharma, AVSM (Retd.) the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Amity University Gwalior, emphasized on the potential health benefits of Foxtail millet. He further the  motivated students for doing research on this crop for improvement in quality and yield.

The lecture ended with the concluding remarks by Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Singh Tomar, Head, Amity Institute of Biotechnology and Dean (Academics), Amity University, Gwalior. In his  remarks he emphasized on the development of better genetic engineering methods to enhance the productivity of Foxtail millet. This could be a model crop for arid and semiarid areas. He concluded with a  Vote of Thanks to guest speaker for his informative talk. The seminar was followed by interaction of students with guest speaker Dr. Manoj Prasad.

Seeking the blessings of Goddess Saraswati

Lt Gen V K Sharma, AVSM (Retd), Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, AUMP making his opening remarks

Prof. (Dr.) R.S. Tomar, Head, Amity Institute of Biotechnology and Dean (Academics) addressing the gathering

Dr Manoj Prasad, Senior Scientist, National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi during his lecture

Presenting a token of remembrance

Dignitaries on the dais