28/11/2025
Day-2 of the three-day hands-on training programme “From Gene to Patterns” at Narnarayan Shastri Institute of Technology, Jetalpur, featured intensive academic sessions and highly engaging practical demonstrations, all expertly conducted by the NSIT-IFSCS faculty team. 👩🔬👨🔬📚
The day began with an insightful session by Dr. Harjeet Singh, Assistant Professor, Forensic Biology, NSIT-IFSCS, who explained Electrophoresis and Band Patterns in detail. 🧫⚡ He covered DNA separation, formation of banding patterns, and their relevance in forensic interpretation—building a strong conceptual foundation for DNA profiling. 🧬📊
Next, Dr. Geeta Gupta, Head of Department, Forensic Science, NSIT-IFSCS, conducted a session on Forensics and Crime Scene Investigation. 🕵️♂️📍 She discussed crime scene documentation, evidence preservation, contamination control, chain of custody, and the critical importance of scientific precision during initial investigative stages. 📝🧠
Following the lectures, Ms. Khushboo Gautam led a hands-on training session on PCR and Electrophoresis. 🧪🔬 Students practiced PCR setup, gel casting, sample loading, running gels, and visualizing DNA bands—connecting theoretical concepts with real laboratory experience. 💡👩🔬👨🔬
The final session was conducted by Dr. Kalpesh Solanki, Assistant Professor, Forensic Biology, NSIT-IFSCS, who explained Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) in depth. 🔄🧬 He covered amplification cycles, reaction components, optimization strategies, and the central role of PCR in forensic DNA analysis. 📈🔍
Overall, Day-2 provided participants with comprehensive exposure to molecular forensic techniques, strengthening their understanding of the workflow from DNA to pattern generation. 🌟🧬📘
