UGC-Networking Resource Centre
Fourth Teacher/Researcher Training Workshop on Molecular Phylogenetics at Indian Institute of Science
Applications from teachers and researchers from university and affiliated institutions are invited to the Fourth Workshop on Molecular Phylogenetics being held during November 1-5, 2011 at Indian Institute of Science.
In
the last two decades there has been an astronomical increase in DNA
sequence data in various public databases. In recent times complete
genomes of numerous organisms have also been sequenced. Additionally
there have been tremendous advances in sequence analyses methods and
computational power of computers. These developments have contributed
towards the explosive growth in phylogenetic studies. Today in labs
across India DNA sequence data is routinely generated in various genetic
diversity and phylogenetic studies. However these data are often not
analyzed appropriately due to lack of training in molecular
phylogenetics.
This rigorous, individualized,
hands-on training course will provide participants an opportunity to
learn the basic principles of molecular phylogenetics and its
applications in biology.
The course consists of
theory and computer lab classes. Course topics are: Distance, Parsimony,
Likelihood and Bayesian approaches to tree building, historical
biogeography, phylogeography, character evolution, molecular clock and
dating nodes, molecular markers, hypothesis testing in phylogenetics
framework. Hands-on training will be conducted in MEGA, PAUP, MrBayes,
BEAST and S-DIVA. Participants are encouraged to bring their sequence
alignments for analysis.
The course is aimed at
taxonomists, biogeographers, zoologists, botanists, evolutionary
biologists and biologists in general who are interested in
phylogenetics.
Applicants below 45 years should
send a brief bio data including a paragraph on current research being
carried out and list of publications if any to the coordinator of the
UGC Networking Centre. No specific format is required for
applying. Since the number of seats is limited, preference will be given
from early to mid-career research-oriented university and college
teachers, professionals, postdoctoral fellows and registered Ph.D.
students. Please note that Candidates pursuing M.Sc. degree or working temporarily in projects are not eligible.
Boarding
and lodging will be arranged at the Institute, and travel expenses by
train, according to the Institute guidelines, will be reimbursed by the
UGC-NRC. For more information, you are advised to visit the UGC
Networking Centre website at http://mcbl.iisc.ernet.in/UGC/. You
may contact us at the address UGC-NRC-DBS, Department of Microbiology
& Cell Biology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, and
send applications to the coordinator at the e-mail address: ugc-nrc-dbs@mcbl.iisc.ernet.in.
Course convener : Dr. Praveen Karanth
Number of Seats : 20
Workshop Dates : 1–5 November 2011
Application deadline: September 20, 2011
K. Praveen Karanth
Assistant Professor
Centre for Ecological Sciences
Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore 560012, India
karanth@ces.iisc.ernet.in
