Cardiac Cell Culture Workshop – Sathyabama Institute Chennai

• About the Workshop
• Workshop Highlights
• Who Can Attend?
• Venue and Timings
• Registration Details
• Registration Fees
• Important Instructions
• Organizing Team
• Organizing Secretary
• Workshop Coordinators
• Workshop Tutor
• Chief Patrons and Patrons
• Chief Patron
• Patrons
• Why This Workshop Is Relevant
• Contact Information
• Dr. Joyita Hazra
• Workshop Support
• Registration Link

The Centre for Molecular and Nanomedical Sciences, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, is organizing a National Level Workshop on Cardiac Cell Culture and Advanced Molecular Techniques aimed at providing practical exposure to animal cell culture and molecular biology applications used in biomedical and translational research.

The workshop will be conducted in two separate cycles:

• 1st Cycle: 19–20 June 2026
• 2nd Cycle: 10–11 July 2026

This hands-on training program is designed for students, research scholars, faculty members, and professionals interested in advanced cell culture methodologies and toxicological research applications.

About the Workshop

Cell culture techniques play a central role in modern biomedical sciences, drug discovery, toxicology, regenerative medicine, and translational research. This workshop focuses on providing participants with both theoretical understanding and practical laboratory exposure to essential and advanced cardiac cell culture methodologies.

Participants will learn fundamental and advanced approaches used in cell handling, maintenance, viability testing, apoptosis analysis, and cytotoxicity evaluation.

The workshop combines lecture sessions with practical laboratory demonstrations to help attendees develop research-oriented technical skills relevant to both academia and industry.

Workshop Highlights

Participants will gain exposure to:

• Basic and advanced animal cell culture techniques
• Cardiac cell line handling and maintenance
• Cell viability and cytotoxicity assays
• Apoptosis assays using AO/EB staining
• Applications in drug screening and translational research
• Advanced molecular biology techniques used in biomedical research

The training is intended to provide foundational and applied laboratory skills essential for biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, molecular biology, and biomedical research.

Who Can Attend?

The workshop is open to:

• UG and PG students
• Research scholars
• Faculty members
• Industry professionals
• Science enthusiasts interested in toxicological and cell culture studies

Participation is limited and seats will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Venue and Timings

The workshop will be conducted at:

Senate Hall, International Research Centre
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600119

Workshop Timing: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Registration Details

Registration Fees

• UG / PG Students – ₹2200
• Research Scholars – ₹2800
• Faculty / Industry Personnel – ₹3000

Important Instructions

• Payment must be completed before registration.
• Participants should keep ID proof and payment receipt ready before applying.
• Registration fees are non-refundable.
• Confirmation email will be sent after successful registration.

Workshop kits, refreshments, lunch, and participation certificates will be provided to registered candidates.

Accommodation support may be provided based on availability.

Organizing Team

Organizing Secretary

Dr. Joyita Hazra
Assistant Professor (Research)

Workshop Coordinators

• Dr. S. Johnson Retnaraj Samuel
• Dr. Jackson Durairaj
• Dr. Y. Beryl Vedha
• Dr. A. Madan Kumar
• Dr. A. Dayanandhan
• Dr. S. Nandagopal

Workshop Tutor

• Dr. Joyita Hazra

Chief Patrons and Patrons

Chief Patron

• Dr. Mariazeena Johnson, Chancellor

Patrons

• Dr. B. Sheela Rani, Vice Chancellor
• Dr. B. Bharathi, Director (Innovation)

Why This Workshop Is Relevant

Modern biomedical research increasingly depends on reliable cell culture systems for disease modeling, drug development, toxicological analysis, and molecular studies. Practical expertise in cardiac cell culture and molecular assays is now considered an essential research competency in life sciences and healthcare research.

This workshop provides participants with direct laboratory exposure and applied scientific training that can support academic projects, higher studies, industrial research, and translational biomedical applications.

Contact Information

Dr. Joyita Hazra

Email: joyita.hazra.irc@sathyabama.ac.in

Workshop Support

Email: workshopsist10@gmail.com

Contact Number: +91 8220297383 (9 AM to 3 PM)

Registration Link

https://forms.gle/rHZZzrnWxhQM1GBh9