Lecture cum Workshop – “Mining Biological information using Bioinformatics and safeguarding using IPRs”

The Department of Biotechnology organized a Lecture cum Workshop on the topic “Mining
Biological Information Using Bioinformatics and Safeguarding Using IPRs” on 28 th
January, 2025 for the students of B.Sc (Hons.) Biotechnology. Dr. Alla Singh, Scientist/
Agricultural Biotechnologist, Indian Institute of Maize Research, PAU Campus, Ludhiana
was the resource person for the event. The event began on a cheerful note with an inaugural
ceremony, graced by the presence of respected Principal madam, followed by lecture on the
given topic by the esteemed invited speaker. The lecture emphasised on the importance of
Intellectual Property Rights in fostering innovation in the biotechnology field. Later, the
students were demonstrated with various tools in mining biological data using various
bioinformatics tools viz. BLAST, SWISS Model, PPI3D, IUPRED, STRING Database and
Patent filing. The workshop concluded with distribution of certificates to the participants in
the valedictory ceremony.
Overall the session was highly informative provided valuable insights into the intersection of
bioinformatics and IPRs – the objective of the event.
The college management and Principal Dr (Mrs.) Kamaljit Grewal appreciated the efforts of
the department in organising insightful & informative session and highlighted the role of
IPRs while understanding the significance of safeguarding intellectual contributions.