Highlights of 6th National Bioinformatics Training Workshop 2024 | UCP | Dr. Muhammad Naveed

Описание: 6th National Hands-on Training workshop on advanced Bioinformatics and Recombinant Biotechnology 21-22 August, 2024

Alhamdulillah, we successfully conducted the 6th National Training Workshop on Bioinformatics and Recombinant Biotechnology, with 100 participants, including professors, researchers, students from across Pakistan, and international researchers.

Here are some potential key takeaways from the workshop:

1. Advanced Bioinformatics Techniques: Participants gained hands-on experience with cutting-edge bioinformatics tools and software i.e. vaccine design, WGS, drug design, ANN, and Nanoinformatics for enhancing their ability to analyze and interpret complex biological data.

2. Recombinant Biotechnology Applications: The workshop provided in-depth knowledge on the latest techniques in recombinant biotechnology, focusing on gene cloning, protein expression, and genetic engineering.

3. Collaborative Research Opportunities: The presence of international researchers fostered opportunities for collaboration, encouraging cross-border research projects and knowledge exchange.

4. Bridging Academia and Industry: Discussions highlighted the importance of bridging the gap between academic research and industrial applications, emphasizing the role of bioinformatics and biotechnology in solving real-world problems.

5. Ethical Considerations in Biotechnology: The workshop underscored the ethical challenges in biotechnology research, particularly concerning genetic modification and data privacy in bioinformatics.

6. Networking and Professional Development: Participants expanded their professional networks, connecting with peers, experts, and potential mentors, paving the way for future collaborations and career advancement.

Special thanks to Dr. Hafiza Rizwana Kausar Dean of FoST, and Hammad Naveed ProRector of UCP, for their continuous support in making this workshop possible.

About Dr. Muhammad Naveed
(HoD, Biotechnology, University of Central Punjab, Lahore)

With distinction, Dr. Muhammad Naveed obtained a Ph.D. degree in Biotechnology (Genomics & Bioinformatics) from Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad. He has won Ph.D. indigenous & IRSIP scholarships from HEC. He has done Pre-Doc research at the University of Ghent, Belgium. HEC awarded him the best Ph.D. (IRSIP) Scholar of the Year in 2013 & QAU honored him as a “Distinguished Alumni” in 2017. He is doing research projects in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biotechnology, Nano-informatics and vaccine designing, and Drug designing against infectious diseases. He has supervised 90 MSc. and 80 MPhil. & 02 Ph.D. students. He has published 172 Research articles with 1246 impact factors, 9060 citations, 01 book, 06 book chapters, and filed 05 Patents. He was awarded the distinguished “Researcher of the Year” in 2016 (UoG) and 2018, 2019 & 2021 (UCP).

Contact links:
1. Official website: https://ucp.edu.pk/member/dr-muhammad...
2. Facebook:   / drmuhammadnaveed22  
3. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-muhamm...
4. Instagram:   / prof.dr.naveed  
5. Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?...
6. ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/...
7. Twitter:   / naveedqau  

#bioinformatics #training #workshop #ucp #drmuhammadnaveed