Media Release

Mangaluru, Oct 7: St Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangaluru, holds a Skill Development Workshop on ‘PCR Techniques’ for Science students and faculty on 5 October, 2023. Dr Pratapa M G, molecular biology specialist, Himedia, was the guest speaker for the programme.

Principal Dr Praveen Martis SJ presided over the programme. He, in his presidential remarks, stressed the importance of PCR in diagnosis.

The speaker acquainted the candidates with the objectives and goals of the workshop. He shared his profound knowledge on the topic and explained the applications and different types of PCR. After that he provided hands-on experience on how to operate the PCR instrument and explained the practical life applications of it.

An interactive session was organized thereafter for the students to clarify their doubts and queries thus improving deeper knowledge.

During the inaugural programme, two certificate courses introduced by the department of biotechnology, were inaugurated by Dr Alwyn D’Sa, registrar & controller of examinations and Dr Narayan Bhat, director of science block.

Dr Pratapa M G, the molecular biology specialist was honoured during the programme.

Dr Renita Maria D’Souza compered the programme. Sreejesh P C, HoD of biotechnology proposed the vote of thanks.