The establishment of a Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics at Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University by Uttarakhand Science Education & Research Centre (USERC) aims to position the institution as a leader in bioinformatics research and education. The center will foster interdisciplinary collaboration, drive innovation, and contribute to the advancement of life sciences by leveraging cutting-edge computational tools and techniques. Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that combines biology, computer science, mathematics, and statistics to analyze and interpret biological data. Over the past few decades, the advent of high-throughput technologies such as next-generation sequencing (NGS), proteomics, and metabolomics has resulted in the generation of vast amounts of biological data. The need to analyze and derive meaningful insights from this data has led to the emergence of bioinformatics as a critical area of research and education.
Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University recognizes the importance of bioinformatics in modern biological research and its potential to revolutionize the understanding of complex biological systems. The establishment of a Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics at DBUU by Uttarakhand Science Education & Research Centre (USERC) aims to leverage this potential by providing a dedicated platform for research, education, and collaboration in bioinformatics. The Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics at DBUU will address the growing demand for expertise in data analysis, computational modeling, and integrative biology. By fostering an environment that encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, the center will bring together researchers and students from various departments, including biology, chemistry, computer science, and statistics. This collaborative approach will enable the development of innovative solutions to complex biological problems. Moreover, the center will serve as a resource hub, offering access to state-of-the-art computational tools, databases, and software necessary for cutting-edge bioinformatics research. By providing advanced training programs and educational courses, the center will equip students and researchers with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the field of bioinformatics.
Prof. (Dr.) Nabeel Ahmad
Coordinator
Center of Excellence, Bioinformatics
Events & Activities
Hands-on Bioinformatics Workshop for Genomic analysis 2.0
This workshop is meant to impart knowledge to students on the most import skill which is required in this era for any scientific worker.
Bioinformatics Workshop for Genomic and Proteomic Analysis
The workshop is designed in such a way so that students/learner from different field can start from scratch and gain basic abilities to handle the genomic data sets.
A 5-day intensive workshop on Genome Analysis and Phylogenetic Tree Construction concluded successfully.
Dr. Om Prakash Nautiyal, a distinguished scientist from USERC, graced the occasion with his inspiring words.