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B. K. L. Walawalkar Rural Medical College & Hospital

Sawarde - Dervan, Tal.-Chiplun, Dist. – Ratnagiri – 415606, Maharashtra

NAAC Accredited & MUHS Affiliated
5-Day Comprehensive Hands-on Training

Hands-on Workshop on
Next Generation Sequencing
and its Applications in Medicine

Unlock the power of Next Generation Sequencing through an intensive workshop designed for researchers, clinicians, faculty members, and postgraduate students. Gain practical experience in laboratory techniques and bioinformatics analysis used in modern genomic medicine.

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NGS Workshop Machine

Donated by Rama Purushottam Foundation

Workshop Dates

26th – 30th Oct 2026

Last Date to Apply

10th Oct 2026

Seats Limit

24 Participants Only

Course Fee

Free (No Fee)

Workshop Curriculum & Modules

Structured 5-day hands-on syllabus combining wet-lab protocols, equipment setup, and bioinformatics workflows.

1. Hands-on Laboratory Training

  • DNA Extraction & Quality Assessment
  • PCR Amplification
  • Library Preparation & Quantification
  • Quality Control (QC) Protocols
  • Sequencing Run Setup on Illumina NextSeq 1000

2. Bioinformatics Analysis

  • FASTQ Quality Assessment (FastQC)
  • Read Alignment to Reference Genome
  • Variant Calling & Annotation
  • Interpretation using Genomic Databases

3. Precision Medicine Applications

  • Cancer Genomics & Precision Oncology
  • Hereditary Cancer Testing
  • Clinical Genomics

Invited Guest and Faculty

Learn directly from leading experts, scientists, and clinicians in computational biology and genomics.

Dr. Kedar Yogi

Principal Product Manager, Velsera, Pune

Dr. Pratik Chandrani

Head, Computational Biology & Data Science, ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai

Dr. Mugdha Harmalkar

Assistant Professor, School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, D. Y. Patil Deemed to be University, Navi Mumbai

Dr. Nikhil Gadewal

Bioinformatician, ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai

Dr. Anup Nilawar

Professor, Clinical Biochemistry, B. K. L. W. Rural Medical College

Dr. Sampada Kalan

Senior Scientist, B. K. L. W. Rural Medical College

Selection & Support Details

Guidelines for candidate selection, hostel accommodation, and travel allowance.

Selection & Intake Rules

  • Target Group: Researchers, clinicians, faculty members, and postgraduate students.
  • Limited Seats: Total number of participants is strictly limited to 24 candidates.
  • Selection Process: Participants will be shortlisted by an expert committee constituted by the Organizers.
  • Institutional Limit: Maximum of 5 students/participants will be selected from any single institution.

Hospitality & Support

Free Residential Facilities

There is no fee to participate in this workshop. Free board and lodging will be provided to all selected participants at BKL Walawalkar Hostel.

Travel Support

Participants are expected to travel at their own cost. Travel support may be provided under exceptional circumstances at the organizers' discretion.

Workshop Venue

B. K. L. Walawalkar Rural Medical College & Hospital

Sawarde - Dervan, Tal.-Chiplun, Dist. – Ratnagiri – 415606, Maharashtra, India.

Situated in Dervan (Chiplun), equipped with modern clinical research and diagnostic infrastructure, including a dedicated Genomic Laboratory setup.

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Organizing Committee

Convenor: Dr. Rita Mulherkar
Organizing Secretary: Dr. Neelam Shirsat
For Inquiries & Contact:
genomiclab@bklwrmc.com

Application Form

Fill out the inquiry / application form below. Last date for submission: 25th September 2026.

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