Indo-Japan (NCBS/inStem-ISIR, Osaka University) Meeting: Interfacing Chemistry and Biology
The month of March begins with Indo-Japan meetings. The first one is the Kumamoto-NCBS/inStem workshop with the focus on the developments in the field of stem cell biology during which, we will have a delegation from the Institute for Molecular Embryology and Genetics in Kumamoto, Japan.
This will be followed by the Indo-Japan (NCBS/inStem-ISIR, Osaka University) meeting, exploring the cutting edge research in the field of chemical biology. Two eminent scientists (Prof. Kazuhiko Nakatani and Dr.ChikaraDohno) from Osaka University will be sharing their research; broadly falling in the areas of small molecule mediated recognition of nucleic acids with potential applications in disease diagnosis and treatment.
To facilitate some exchange with them, we’ve organised a series of talks spread across two days.
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Indo-Japan (NCBS/inStem-ISIR, Osaka University) Meeting: Interfacing Chemistry and Biology MEETING SCHEDULE |
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DAY 1 |
11th March 2019 |
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Advances in Chemical Biology Chair: Prof. Sudhir Krishna |
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2:00 pm - 2:45 pm |
Prof. Kazuhiko Nakatani |
Small molecules targeting DNA and RNA repeats as potential drugs for neurological disorders |
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2:45 pm - 3:30 pm |
Dr. ChikaraDohno |
Targeting RNA structure and function by synthetic RNA binding ligands |
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3:30 pm - 3:55 pm |
Dr. Akash Gulyani |
Probing cellular dynamics, eye-brain regeneration and natural light sensing |
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3:55 pm - 4:15 pm |
Tea/Coffee Break |
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4:15 pm - 4:40 pm |
Ketan Thorat |
Catalytic preventive technologies to prevent pesticide exposure |
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4:40 pm - 5:05 pm |
Dr. Sanjukta Mukherjee |
Regulation of miRNA by small cyclic molecules in cancer |
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7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
Dinner (Off campus) |
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DAY 2 |
12th March 2019 |
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Flavour of Research on campus Chair: Dr. Shannon Olsson |
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10: 00 am- 10:25 am |
Prof. M. K. Mathew |
Setting the Tone: Mechanical Forces Generated by the Beating Heart Influence its Electrical System |
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10: 25 am - 10:50 am |
Prof. Arvind Ramanathan |
Identifying metformin as a candidate therapeutic for the orphan disease Maple Syrup Urine Disease |
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10:50 am - 11:15 am |
Dr. VinothkumarKuttiRagunath |
CryoEM and potential for studying small molecule binding |
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11:15 am - 11:30 am |
Tea/Coffee Break |
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11:30 am - 11:55 am |
Dr. Radhika Venkatesan |
Chemical Ecology of Tritrophic Interactions |
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11:55 am - 12:20 pm |
Dr. Shruti Malviya |
Mare Incognitum: A Deep Dive into the Mysterious World of Plankton |
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12:20 pm - 12:45 pm |
Dr. Anshika Singh |
Wonderful World of Marine Sponges |
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12:45pm - 2: 00 pm |
On campus Lunch and informal discussion over Lunch |
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