हिंदी
CHANDIGARH, January 27, 2024
Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh, a recognized Vocational Education Nai Talim Experiential Learning (VENTEL) Action Plan Institution, in association with Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education (MGNCRE), Ministry of Education, Government of India, organised a 5-day skill development workshop titled ‘Laboratory Diagnostics Education and Hands-on Training’. The aim of the workshop was to enhance the knowledge and upskill the practical skill set of students in the field of lab diagnosis and fundamental of immunology based diagnostic techniques.
The workshop kickstarted with a lecture by Dr. Vandana Sharma, Assistant Professor, Food Science Department at the college. She gave a detailed insight into the basics of lab diagnostic techniques, scope and future prospects of lab diagnosis as a career choice. Dr. Sandeep Kaur, Assistant Professor, Food Science Department at the college, gave a comprehensive lecture on immune system of human body, immune cells, their working, and how to restore and maintain immune health.
The following days of the workshop focused on providing hands-on training wherein the students were demonstrated the various microbiological and immunological diagnostic techniques such as staining, antibiotic susceptibility assays, radial immunodiffusion, differential leuckocyte count, agglutination and precipitation reactions, ELISA in detail. The participants performed the assays under supervision of the faculty in charge. The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation of 33 students.
Principal Dr. Nisha Bhargava expressed appreciation for this endeavour to equip students with the skills that enhance their employability quotient. She asserted that recognising the importance of skill development in today’s competitive world, the college organises such hands-on training workshops on a regular basis.
