I am pleased to share my enriching experience at the National Repository for Microalgae and Cyanobacteria Freshwater, sponsored by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, and hosted at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. During the period from 19th to 25th June 2024, I underwent a comprehensive training program that significantly broadened my knowledge and practical skills in the field.
The training encompassed various critical aspects of cyanobacteria and microalgae, including their isolation, identification, purification, and diversity analysis. I gained hands-on experience in molecular techniques such as DNA isolation and PCR. Additionally, I was introduced to advanced genome analysis using prominent bioinformatics tools like antiSMASH, CRISPERCasFinder, KEGG, and RAST.
I am particularly grateful for the invaluable guidance provided by Dr. D. Dhanasekaren, Principal Investigator, and Dr. G. Muralitharan, Co ordinator, Priyanka jayam,PhD scholar, Fayaazudin Thajuddi,project associate and research scholar and guhan raj,research scholar at NRMC-F Bharathidasan University for their expertise and mentorship were instrumental in enhancing my understanding and proficiency in the subject matter.
Overall, this internship has been a pivotal experience in my academic and professional development, providing me with a solid foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical applications in the field of microalgae and cyanobacteria research.
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