National Centre for Biological Sciences/NCBS,Bangalore/NCBS Courses: 2011/2012 & 2012/2013

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NCBS 

Courses: 2011/2012 & 2012/2013

2011 Aug Term	2012 Aug Term (Tentative)
Intro to Lab Practices	Intro to Lab Practices
Scientific Writing	Scientific Writing
Physical Biochemistry	Physical Biochemistry
Cell Biology	Cell Biology
Developmental Biology	Developmental Biology
Chemical Biology	Chemical Biology
Algorithms	Bioinformatics
Biology of Disease	Neuroethology
Statistics	Theory of Molecules
Pre-calculus	Information Theory
Calculus
2012 Jan Term	2013 Jan Term (Tentative)
Basic Neuroscience	Basic Neuroscience
Ecology and Evolution	Ecology and Evolution
Control and Optimization	Dynamical Systems
Pop. Genetics and Mol. Evolution
Signalling
Glycobiology
Genome biology and technologies

Course information: 2011/2012
Courses from previous years: 2009/2010, 2010/2011

For more information write to:
National Centre for Biological Sciences
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
GKVK, Bellary Road,
Bangalore 560065, India
Phone: 91 80 23666001 / 02 ;  23666018 / 19
            91 80 67176001 / 02 ;  67176018 / 19
Fax: 91 80 23636662

Please send applications to:
dean@ncbs.res.in

For Media please write to:
media@ncbs.res.in

National Centre for Biological Sciences/NCBS,Bangalore/Research Fellowship/SEPT.,2011

Research Fellow

Those who have qualified in the CSIR/ICMR examination and would like to join NCBS as junior research fellows must have a clear idea of their research interests. If their research interests match with those of our research faculty, please do contact them directly.  M.Sc/B.E./B.Tech candidates also can contact the research faculty directly. They will be supported by the Project Incharge's research grants, if selected.

JRFs are not ordinarily allowed to register for a degree. If a Junior Research Fellows wants to register for a degree, they should apply in response to advertisements appearing nationally in Augsut/September every year. If the selected candidate features on the waiting list for admission, (s)he can register for a degree while working on the grant. (S)he will be treated on par with students paid from NCBS funds. Once registered for a degree, the JRF will be subject to all the academic requirements that NCBS-paid students are.

Candidates on the Integrated PhD wait list can register for the MSc by research degree at TIFR Deemed University if a faculty member supports from his/her research grants.

Junior Research Fellows will be provided accommodation depending on the availability; otherwise they have to make their own arrangement for accommodation.

For more information write to:

http://www.ncbs.res.in/research_fellowships

National Centre for Biological Sciences
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
GKVK, Bellary Road,
Bangalore 560065, India
Phone: 91 80 23666001 / 02 ;  23666018 / 19 
            91 80 67176001 / 02 ;  67176018 / 19
Fax: 91 80 23636662

Please send applications to:
dean@ncbs.res.in

For Media please write to:
media@ncbs.res.in

National Centre for Biological Sciences/NCBS,Bangalore/Postdoctoral Opportunities/SEPT.,2011

Postdoctoral Opportunities at NCBS

Attracting the best postdoctoral scientists to a vibrant research environment

NCBS has a small but vibrant program for researchers who have a PhD degree.  We seek to enhance this program substantially. The purpose of the research program is to bring the best young scientists to a stimulating intellectual environment where the best facilities are available. We expect that this will result in excellent science and the opportunity for maturing to move on to independent positions in the best places in India and abroad.

There are several funding modes for these postdoctoral programs. These programs do not lead to a continuing appointment and have a fixed maximum term.  Applicants will be expected to identify a host laboratory and submit a preliminary application written in conjunction with the host faculty member.

Appointments on all funding modes – regardless of the source of support – will be renewed on a yearly basis and will be contingent on continued support by the host laboratory at NCBS. Renewals will be recommended by the Postdoctoral Committee, which will base its assessment on the Annual Work Report provided by the Fellow, the Annual Work Seminar and independent assessments provided by the laboratory head and one other member of the Faculty at NCBS or member of the Postdoctoral Committee.   If a Fellow’s performance does not meet the scientific standards at NCBS, the institute reserves the right to end the fellow’s appointment regardless of the source of funding. 

Contact Us
	For more information write to: National Centre for Biological Sciences Tata Institute of Fundamental Research GKVK, Bellary Road, Bangalore 560065, India Phone: 91 80 23666001 / 02 ;  23666018 / 19             91 80 67176001 / 02 ;  67176018 / 19 Fax: 91 80 23636662 Please send applications to: dean@ncbs.res.in For Media please write to: media@ncbs.res.in

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National Centre for Biological Sciences/NCBS,Bangalore/PhD Program

National Centre for Biological Sciences

PhD Program

The PhD program at NCBS accepts candidates with a Masters in any Basic Science discipline or a basic degree in any applied science such as Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy and Veterinary Science. Candidates are invited to apply in response to advertisements issued by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai appearing nationally in the last week of August/first week of September every year. All applicants are required to take a written test conducted in December.  Candidates who have qualified the CSIR/ICMR/Gate exam are also required to apply for this entrance test for admission to the PhD program at NCBS. 

The test assesses basic analytical skills and +2 level mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology. There is no specified syllabus, nor do we give out sample question papers. NCBS sends out an application package to students who qualify the written test for the next phase of the selection procedure.  Performance in the written test, together with the information requested in the application package is used to short-list candidates for interviews at Bangalore in May/June. Interviews typically comprise two rounds. The details of these will be provided to candidates short-listed for the interviews.  The new academic year begins in August. Students are eligible to register for a PhD at the TIFR Deemed University typically 1.5-2 years from the date of joining, after meeting coursework requirements and passing a comprehensive examination.

NCBS offers state-of-the art facilities for modern biology (see, Research Infrastructure at http://www.ncbs.res.in) and comfortable housing for students selected into the program. Student life at NCBS is enriched by a range of seminars, meetings and workshops. This provides opportunities for our students, to interact with students and faculty from other research institutions and Universities in the country and abroad. Student participation in international meetings and workshops both within the country and outside is actively encouraged with every effort made to provide full or partial support for travel. NCBS offers an in-house course program to its graduate students, which is supplemented by international courses conducted on our campus. We also have active collaborative research programs involving student exchanges, with laboratories across the world.

Our research programs cover a wide range of disciplines (New NCBS Website - Faculty), including Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, including Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Chemical Biology, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Ecology and Neuroscience. In addition, we actively encourage research initiatives that span multiple disciplines including the physical sciences. Such interactions have led to the establishment of the Integrated Biology (iBio) program (see Academic Programs, NCBS web site). This initiative encourages students with backgrounds in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics to apply their knowledge to understanding concepts in biology. Preference for this program is indicated at the time of the interviews. More recently, we have initiated joint programs with medical schools in the country. Our ties with the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore on whose campus we are located, remain strong with ongoing research collaborations. With the energy of youth and the vigorous admixture of inputs from diverse backgrounds, the Centre is kept in ferment, receptive of new ideas and striving to build on accomplishments.

Queries about the PhD program can be addressed to: phd at ncbs dot res dot in

Contact Us
	For more information write to: National Centre for Biological Sciences Tata Institute of Fundamental Research GKVK, Bellary Road, Bangalore 560065, India Phone: 91 80 23666001 / 02 ;  23666018 / 19             91 80 67176001 / 02 ;  67176018 / 19 Fax: 91 80 23636662 Please send applications to: dean@ncbs.res.in For Media please write to: media@ncbs.res.in

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Institute of Post Graduate Teaching & Research in Ayurveda /2011

Institute of Post Graduate Teaching & Research in Ayurveda     In the year 1952 Government of India had established a research centerhttp://www.ayurveduniversity.edu.in/uniipgtra.php for Ayurveda at Jamnagar. Further a Post Graduate Training Center in Ayurveda was also started in the year 1956. These two institutes were amalgamated in 1963 and renamed as Institute of Post Graduate Teaching and Research. This Institution is fully financed by Government of India and administrated by Gujarat Ayurved University.  This premier postgraduate teaching Institution of Ayurveda has best facilities available for teaching and research in Ayurveda. Till date nearly 1300 Post Graduate theses have been submitted and awarded the degree. Nearly 130 theses have been awarded the degree of Ph.D. Infrastructure & Facilities - This Institute has mainly four constituents i.e.: -   Mission of the Institute    To serve as custodian of classical Ayurvedic knowledge, endeavor to fine tune the available knowledge of classical Ayurveda to meet the present day requirements by incorporating advances made in basic sciences to serve the requirement of global health care needs. It will also serve as centre of learning in all aspects of Ayurveda. Prepare competent Ayurvedic manpower for teaching and research. Ultimately to propagate Ayurveda throughout the globe. Unique Achievements of the Institute   Since inception, this institute has been engaged in activities related with the research and attained unique achievements.  Few of them are as follows: It is the premier Post Graduate and Research Centre of India. The first Ayurvedic Institute to start short term Ayruvedic courses for Foreigners. The first and the only PG centre in Ayurveda having independent Pharmacology Laboratory. First to start M. Pharm (Ayu.) & M.Sc. (Med. Plants) Courses. First academic Institute to build Trigarbha Kuti. First to publish – Herbal Atlas on distribution of medicinal plants in Gujarat state. First to start Ph.D. course in Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical sciences.  First to initiate Pharmacovigilance system for ASU Drugs. The institute has been designated as National Pharmacovigilance Resource Centre (NPRC) for ASU Drugs. First Institution to prepare and release full script of PG theses in electronic data base format (2000-2009) First to launch e-learning programme in Ayurveda for sensitization of modern medical professionals. Prepared a catalogue of International Publications of Ayurveda. The Institute has been identified by WHO country office of India as the nodal centre for developing research guidelines for Ayurvedic studies. Digitization of manuscripts has been initiated.  Teaching Departments  Experimental Research Lab.  Hospitals  Hostels   Download annual reports     2007     |    2008    |   2009   Teaching Departments -   There are ten teaching faculties in the Institute and provide facility for teaching and research in 15 specialties for Post Graduate and doctorate degrees. After successful completion of three year course a degree of Ayurveda Vachaspati [M.D. (Ayu)] / Ayurveda Dhanvantari [M.S. (Ayu)] will be awarded by the University. Fifty stipendiary seats are available for the students coming from all over the country. Among these, three seats are reserved for the teachers and medical officers of Gujarat state Ayurvedic colleges, three seats for Govt. of India nominees and three seats for foreign students recommended by Govt. of India. Institute enrolls scholars for Ph. D. degree on regular residential basis. These students have to devote minimum two years duration for research in the concerned department.     Department   Specialities 1. Department of Basic Principles I. Ayurveda Siddhanta and Darshana     II. Samhita 2. Department of Dravyaguna III. Dravyaguna Vigyan 3. Department of Rasashastra IV. Rasashastra     V. Bhaishajya Kalpana 4. Department of Kayachikitsa VI. Kayachikitsa 5. Roga Vigyan & Vikriti Vigyan VII Roga Nidan & Vikriti Vigyan 6. Department of Panchakarma VIII. Panchakarma 7. Department of Shalya IX. Shalya Tantra- Samanya     X Shalya Tantra - Kshara Karma evam Anushastra Karma 8. Department of Shalakya XI Shalakya Tantra- Shiro Nasa Karna avam Kantha Roga     XII Shalakya Tantra- Danta evam Mukha Roga     XIII Shalakya Tantra- Netra Roga 9. Department of Kaumarbhritya XIV. Kaumara Bhritya 10. Prasuti Tantra & Stri Roga  XV. Prasuti Tantra & Stri Roga   Institute enrolls scholars for Ayurved Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.-AYU) on regular residential basis. These students have to devote minimum two years duration for research in the concerned department.   Details of Teaching Depts.   Department of Basic Principles -   This department imparts the knowledge of Basic Principles of Ayurvedic classics and history of Ayurveda along with Sharira Rachana and Sharir Kriya. Under this department nearly 198 post graduate theses and 22 Ph.D theses have been awarded degree. This department carries out research related to Ayurvedic fundamental principles like Panchamahabhuta & Tridosha and also conducts clinical trials to assess the role of various basic principles in the management of diseases. A well-equipped laboratory is also established to work on the fundamental principles of Ayurveda.   Literary Research Unit  -  This unit works under the guidance and collaboration of Basic Principles Department. This unit is engaged in compiling Ayurvedic references from Veda, Upanishadas, Puranas and other ancient literature and also conducts researches on the available ancient manuscripts Top Department of Dravyaguna -   This department deals with the teaching of different aspects related to herbal medicines, their identification, properties, cultivation, preservation, etc. The department has developed a very good herbarium incorporating over 1000 drugs. It also has a collection of over 400 compilations on single herbs prepared by postgraduate scholars. It conducts Clinical trials to assess the pharmacological properties of the herbs. Based on the research work carried out in the department more than 169 P.G. and 16 Ph.D. theses have been prepared. Top Department of Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana -   This department imparts the knowledge of the properties of various minerals, metals, poisonous drugs, aquatic drugs, etc. Students are being trained in classical and modern pharmaceutical procedures related to the preparation of drugs. The department has a very good museum and more than 80 compilations on Rasa Shastra. More than 199 P.G. & 18 Ph.D. theses have been prepared in the department. This department is taking keen interest in developing substantial parameters for standardization and quality control of Ayurvedic formulations. Studies are carried out on Ayurvedic formulations with special reference to toxicity study of mercurial and metallic drugs. Department of Kayachikitsa -  This department teaches and conducts postgraduate studies in the subjects of Roga Nidana and Kayachikitsa. It provides basic medical services to the hospital and conducts research on various aspects of the diseases. The department has conducted many clinical studies on the chronic diseases like paralysis, Parkinson's disease, sciatica, backache, joint disorders, collagen disorders, bronchial asthma, eczema, psoriasis, colitis, dysentery, acid peptic disorders, diabetes mellitus, neurological problems, minor psychiatric diseases, stress etc. Efforts are being made to understand the pathogenesis of these diseases as per the concepts of Ayurveda and clinical parameter for the research evaluation of the diseases described in Ayurveda are being standardized.   Department has established a good research laboratory for the studies in the field of Vajikarana. Many P.G. and Ph.D. level research works have been carried out on various aspects of male reproductive disorders and sexual dysfunctions. Many clinical trials on the effectiveness of herbs and Ayurvedic compounds have been conducted. Rasayana is another field in which extensive studies have been carried out. Various aspects of Rasayana have been studied thoroughly and many new concepts have been established. Concept of organ specific Rasayana has been established and the role of Rasayana drugs like Amalaki, Ashwagandha, Guduchi, Shatawari, Madhuyashti, Bhallataka, etc in the management of chronic incurable diseases has been established. More than 439 P.G. and 37 Ph.D. theses have been submitted under this department.   Pizichil Massage     Top Department of Roga Vijnan & Vikriti Vijnan : This Department teaches and conducts studies in the subjects of Ayurvedic clinical diagnosis. Department provides basic medical services to the hospital and conducts research on various aspects of the diseases. Department of Panchakarma & Manasa Roga -   This Faculty teaches and conducts postgraduate studies in the subjects of Panchakarma and Manasa Roga.  Department provides basic medical services to the hospital and conducts research on various aspects of the diseases. The department has conducted many clinical studies on the chronic diseases like paralysis, Parkinson’s disease, sciatica, backache, joint disorders, collagen disorders, bronchial asthma, eczema, psoriasis, neurological problem, minor psychiatric diseases, stress etc. This department has conducted more than 202 clinical trials on the affectivity and standardization of various Pancha Karma procedures. Various types of Beasties, Vaman Karma, Virechan Karma have been studied and their role in the management of chronic disorders have been studied. Snehana Karma and Nasya Karma have also been studied extensively. More than 66 P.G. and 4 Ph.D. theses have been submitted under this department. Diploma in Panch Karma has been also awarded to 10 students.      Department of Shalya -   This department imparts training and teaching in the classical surgical procedures. This faculty provides clinical consultation, surgical and para surgical services to patients attending IPD and OPD sections of the hospital. This department has a very good reputation for the treatment of ano-rectal diseases like hemorrhoids, fistula in ano and fissure in ano through the Ksharasutra therapy (Alkaline Thread Cauterization). Extensive research is being conducted in the management of Ano-Rectal diseases by the Ksharasutra therapy. Various herbs and herbomineral compound in wound healing, Benign Prostates Hypertrophy, Urolithiasis  and the role of blood letting in various diseases is also being practiced and studied in the department. Nearly 115 M.D. and 7 Ph.D. theses have been awarded the degree. Department is running a project on cancer research and several P.G. theses have been submitted on this subject. Some significant contribution has been made in the management of malignancies of throat, mouth and intestine.   Ksharasutra Therapy     Top   Next   Back

GUJARAT AYURVED UNIVERSITY, JAMNAGAR/Panchakarma Technician Course /2011

Panchakarma Technician Course

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GUJARAT AYURVED UNIVERSITY, JAMNAGAR/Advance Centre for Yoga Edu cation and Research/2011

Advance Centre for Yoga Education and Research         GUJARAT AYURVED UNIVERSITY, JAMNAGAR Shri Gulabkunverba Ayurved Mahavidyalaya ADVANCED CENTRE FOR YOGA EDUCATION AND RESEARCHIn Collaboration with MORARJI DESAI NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF YOGA, NEW DELHI (An autonomous organization under Deptt. of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & F. W., Govt. of India) Army High School   Satya Sai High School   All ancient Indic Sciences share the common roots and so does the sciences related to life and healthy living like Yoga and Ayurveda. Owing to this, not only many of their basic concepts about human existence are very similar but they are complimentary to each other. Ayurveda deals the most on the explanation about the psychosomatic structuro – functional aspects and herbalism for care of a healthy person and cure of ailments endangering the conditions of health, making it possible for a person to reach Salvation, where as the science of Yoga concentrates more on disciplining the body and the mind, and with morally correct living, uplifting the Spirit to achieve Kaivalya. Shreyas High School   Old Age Home - 1   The present day living conditions have, on one hand, bestowed many boons with regards to materialistic acquirements and added extra comforts to the human life where as on the other, it has made humans addicted to all of them, taking them far away from their own self. Today, man knows more about the machines and gadgets which he cannot live without, but probably is unaware about the activities going on inside him. This chaotic and restless pursuit has made him a victim of many dreadful and life endangering conditions where a sure shot remedy seems to be far away. In such situations, the only way that can be of great help to the ailing humanity is to stop and look back to their proud possessions like Yoga and Ayurveda, which can save them from further damage and restore what has been lost. Obviously, these ideas are better spoken than implemented until and unless the proper scientific evidences are gathered and published for a wider acceptance. This can be facilitated if the torch bearing Institutions in these sciences join hands and collaborate in each others’ endeavors. Page 4 of  4   Keeping these views in mind, two leading institutes of the country, having an international repute viz. GUJARAT AYURVED UNIVERSITY, Jamnagar in the field of Ayurveda and MORARJI DESAI NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF YOGA, New Delhi (An autonomous organization under Deptt. of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & F. W., Govt. of India) in the field of Yoga, decided to collaborate in establishing the project “ADVANCED CENTRE FOR YOGA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (ACYER)”, in the 11th Five year Plan for a period from 2008 – 2011, funded by MDNIY and managed by GAU at Gujarat Ayurved University, in the Department of Swasthavrutta, Shri Gulabkunverba Ayurved College, Jamnagar which has been taking care for the teaching, training, treatment, research, promotion and propagation of Yoga and its utility in day to day life since 1980 as a part of the curricular provision of Ayurvedic studies and has cradled and nourished Maharshi Patanjali Institute for Yoga Naturopathy Education and Research, Guj. Ayu. Uni. The main goals of ACYER are to conduct ‘Foundation Course in Yoga for Ayurved Medical Graduates’ and to carry out long term meaningful scientific researches on ‘Disorders of the Respiratory Tract’ and ‘Geriatric Care’ along with carrying out various activities for promotion and propagation of Yoga in the surrounding regions and creating an environment for making Yoga an inevitable component of the day to day life of a common man. In order to fulfill these goals, ACYER shall take up activities like: Organizing the ‘Foundation Course in Yoga for Ayurved Medical Graduates’ at least twice a year and as per needed Long term research studies on Respiratory Tract Disorders found more recurrent in this region and on Geriatric Care in general and specifically on some main ailments occurring in old age Camps of short duration for the general public in and out of the centre for generating mass awareness Lectures and lecture demonstrations at various places for the awakening an interest in Yogic practices camps and lec. – dems in various educational institutes to attract the upcoming youth towards the importance and benefits of this science in routine life as well as to groom them to be better citizens. Address for Communication: Deptt. of Swasthavrutta, Shri Gulabkunverba Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Dhanvantari Mandir,                                                   Jamnagar-8   Ph: (P.P)0288 - 2676864    1. 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