National Workshop on
Advanced histotechnology for neurotoxicological investigations in drug development
Feb,27-29,2012
Organized by
Dept. of Pharmacology and EnvironmentalToxicology. Dr. ALM. PGIBMS,University of Madras,Taramani, Chennai – 600 113
Workshop components included are:
1.Neurotoxicity/ neurosafety assessment of Drug /chemical by animal studies and tissue experiments
2. Correlation of neurotoxicity by behavioural effects in animals using Functional Observational Battery (FOB)
3. Tissue fixation, processing, sectioning and staining; for light and Electron microscopy
4. Special stains suitable to detect and characterize neural and glial cells.
5. Qualitative and quantitative evaluation; neuronal distress via changes in morphometry
6. Structural neurotoxicopathological endpoints of Neurotoxicity: including Ultrastructural changes.
Eligibility for Registration for Workshop:
Senior research students and Young scientists below 40 years can apply through their research Supervisors /HOD with CV.
Registration Fees: Students Rs 1000/=
Industries/Companies/Faculty Rs.2000/=
Registration closes on 15.2.2012
Travel Awards
Limited travel awards are available for eligible Workshop participants with no other financial support.
Travel support will cover from the place of work to Chennai and back by the shortest route by II class train are only.
