Twenty dedicated BMLT students from Techno India University, took a significant step into the future of medical science by participating in a two-day hands-on workshop titled “Decoding Life: Computational Biology in Medicine.” Held on 18–19 November 2025 at the Department of Physiology, AIIMS Kalyani, the workshop was organised in association with the West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC).
The programme offered students a rare opportunity to experience how data, biology, and technology blend to drive modern medical breakthroughs. The sessions were carefully designed to balance concept-based learning with immersive practical work in computational tools, bioinformatics, and machine-learning applications for disease prediction.
The workshop began with an insightful welcome address from Dr. Tandra Ghosh, Head of Physiology at AIIMS Kalyani, who emphasized how computational methods are becoming essential in clinical diagnostics and healthcare decision-making.
Students then engaged in interactive modules led by distinguished experts. Dr. Paltu Kr. Dhal, Assistant Professor, Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Jadavpur University, introduced participants to the foundations of computational biology and guided them through hands-on lab sessions involving essential bioinformatics tools.
Adding greater depth, Dr. Sandip Paul, Associate Professor, JIS Institute of Advanced Studies and Research, delivered comprehensive sessions on Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data, walking students through RNA-SEQ analysis workflows—an area at the heart of modern genetic and disease-related research.
Across the two days, participants gained practical skills in data handling, biological computation, and analytical techniques that are increasingly shaping the global healthcare landscape. Their curiosity, engagement, and enthusiasm highlighted the growing interest in interdisciplinary approaches within the medical sciences.
All participating students received certificates acknowledging their successful completion of the workshop, marking a valuable milestone in their academic and professional journey.
The initiative was facilitated and communicated for TIU students by Dr. Titlee Majumder from the Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, School of Health Sciences, who acted as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC), ensuring seamless coordination and enabling students to benefit from this enriching experience.
The workshop stands as a testament to TIU’s commitment to equipping its students with advanced knowledge, hands-on exposure, and future-ready skills—empowering them to become innovators in a rapidly evolving, data-driven healthcare ecosystem.