FDP on Multidisciplinary Advances in Animal Cell Culture

The Department of Biotechnology at Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC), Landran, successfully hosted a five-day Faculty Development Program (FDP) titled “Multidisciplinary Advances in Animal Cell Culture: Transforming Cancer Research, Diagnostics, and Biomedical Innovation” from May 19–23, 2025.

The program was inaugurated with a traditional lamp lighting ceremony, followed by an inspiring address by Prof. (Dr.) Palki Sahib Kaur, Director Principal, CCT. The Chief Guest, Prof. Akash Deep, Scientist G and Director, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, delivered a powerful keynote highlighting the vital role of multidisciplinary collaboration in advancing biomedical research.

Designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, the FDP featured expert-led lectures on key topics such as the fundamentals of animal cell culture, cryopreservation, ImageJ-based image analysis, IVF cell culture dynamics, 3D organoids, lab-on-chip technologies, Mammalian cell culture-based bioprocessing, GraphPad Prism analytics, Cytotoxicity assays, and advanced imaging techniques using SEM and TEM.

Eminent speakers included Dr. Mohit Kumar (NABI Mohali), Dr. Deepika Sharma (INST Mohali), Dr. Nirmal Bhasin (Milann, Chandigarh), Dr. Ravi P.N. Mishra (CSIR-IMTECH, Chandigarh), and Dr. Manish Singh (INST Mohali). Comprehensive hands-on training sessions were conducted by Dr. Jaswinder Kaur(Asssistant Prof, CCT), Dr. Abhinoy Kishore(Asssistant Prof, CCT), and Dr. Nitin Sharma (Associate Prof, CCT), covering vital techniques such as media preparation, cryopreservation recovery, cell line maintenance, cytotoxicity assessment, literature management using Zotero, and biostatistical analysis—ensuring participants gained practical, lab-based experience aligned with modern research demands. The program concluded with a valedictory ceremony and an institutional visit to INST Mohali, fostering academic networking and exposure to high-end research infrastructure.

This FDP reaffirmed CGC Landran’s commitment to academic excellence, skill development, and research-driven innovation, positioning it as a leader in biotechnology education.