21 Oct 2019
SDP PROGRAMME FOR AT BiOZEEN
Department of Biotechnology, REVA University had arranged five days skill development programme on “Microbial Fermentation” and ‘’Downstream Processing’’ from 21st to 25th October 2019 for third semester PG students of M.Sc. Biotechnology. A total of 36 students attended the workshop at BiOZEEN under the guidance of Mrs. Elizabeth Eldo, course coordinator and trainer for the sessions.
Students acquainted detailed knowledge on various techniques and process on “Microbial Fermentation” and ‘’Downstream Processing’’. Each day had different sessions on various concepts.
Under “Microbial Fermentation” sessions, a total of 13 students attended, and the first two days were totally dedicated to optimization of culture media where the students were given the task of finding the right culture media which could provide best yield of product at particular pH. The third day was related to preparation of optimized media and autoclaving technique to carry out fermentation process. The last two days were completely engaged for fermentation process and result observation of the culture.
And under ‘’Downstream Processing’’, sessions, a total of 23 students attended and the following topics were studied:
Day 1: Introduction and steps involved for DOWN STREAM. Introduction, principle and hands on training on microfiltration.
Day 2: Introduction, principle and hands on training on ultrafiltration.
Day 3: Introduction, principle and hands on training on diafiltration.
Day 4: Introduction, principle and hands on training on ion exchange chromatography.
Day 5: Introduction, principle and hands on training on affinity chromatography.
At the end of the session, there was a written examination followed by certificate distribution.
The entire BiOZEEN workshop was supported and arranged by Prof. Renuka Madhu ( HOD, Department of Biotechnology) and Dr. Beena G (Associate Dean, School of Applied Sciences).
Outcome of the SDP: Our PG Students got thorough hands on training on various topics on “Microbial Fermentation” and ‘’Downstream Processing’’ thus making them eligible for the placement related to fermentation technology
