KHALSA COLLEGE AMRITSAR ORGANISED SEMINAR IN BIOTECHNOLOGY ON March 9, 2018

Biotechnological society of Post Graduate Department of Biotechnology, Khalsa College Amritsar organized a one-day seminar on March 9, 2018, at Seminar Hall. Principal Dr. Mehal Singh was the Chief Guest of the function and OSD Prof. Naveen Bawa, on the behalf of Principal Dr. Mehal Singh presided over the function. Dr. Jaspreet Singh, Assistant Professor, P.G. Department of Biotechnology was the organizing secretary and Dr. Jyoti Parkash from the Centre for Animal Sciences, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda was the resource person in the seminar. As a tradition of college, the event started with the College Shabad ‘ਦੇਹ ਸ਼ਿਵਾ ਬਰ ਮੋਹਿ ਇਹੇ...’ recited by the students of Biotechnology Department. In an opening speech, Prof. Naveen Bawa talked about the importance of seminars in the academics and praised the event. Dr. Kamaljit kaur, Assistant Professor & Head, P.G. Department of Biotechnology delivered welcome address on the behalf of Biotechnology Department. Dr. Jaspreet Singh introduced the resource person by putting a glimpse over his achievements and motivated the students by clarifying that such seminars promote the high standards in quality education. Dr. Jyoti Parkash delivered an expert lecture on the topic ‘Neuroplasticity of the Adult Brain: More than 40 years of the research’. In his lecture, Dr. Jyoti Parkash also discussed the current scenario of Biotechnology research in India as well as abroad. He listed a number of National and International laboratories involved in the neuroscience research. Dr. Balwinder Singh, Assistant Professor, P.G. Department of Biotechnology presented vote of thanks expressing the gratitude towards the contributors of the seminar. Principal Dr. Mehal Singh stressed upon the need of such activities in the field of Science & Technology and appreciated the event. As a token of gratitude, Principal Dr. Mehal Singh honored Dr. Jyoti Parkash with the college photograph. Dr. Jaspreet Singh handled the stage and finally concluded the seminar by thanking the college authorities, teachers & technical staff and student participants for their cooperation that helped in making the seminar successful.