29/07/2025
We are excited to announce a GIAN-MHRD Workshop on “Chloroplast Biogenesis and Engineering” to be held from October 07–17, 2025, at the University of Hyderabad.
This advanced-level workshop will be led by Prof. Yuichiro Takahashi, a renowned Molecular Biologist from Okayama University, Japan, with over three decades of pioneering research in photosynthetic protein complexes and chloroplast function.
The workshop will cover cutting-edge topics such as:
✅ Chloroplast development and gene regulation
✅ Biogenesis of photosystems and light-harvesting complexes
✅ Chloroplast transformation and engineering
✅ Advanced tools in molecular biology
✅ Applications in stress adaptation and photoprotection
👨🏫 Indian experts, including Prof. S. Rajagopal (Coordinator), will also deliver lectures and hands-on sessions, making this a truly enriching learning opportunity!
🧑💻 Who can apply?
1. PG students, PhD/Postdocs, Faculty, Researchers from Academia/Industry
2. Advanced undergraduates with instructor approval
📌 Registration Deadline: September 9, 2025
📧 Submit your CV to [email protected]
💰 Registration Fee: Starts at ₹2000 (Students) / $500 (International participants)
🔗 For more details, check out the brochure!
Let’s decode the secrets of chloroplasts and unlock biotechnological applications for the future! 🌱💡
School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad | Department of Plant Sciences, University of Hyderabad | Ministry of Education