Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati: Environmental Genomics and Genome Editing

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Online workshop
Environmental Genomics and Genome

Editing
February 23rd – 27th 2021

Conducted by:
Centre for the Environment, IIT Guwahati
Workshop Coordinator Organized by:

Prof. Utpal Bora Knowledge Incubation for TEQIP
Dept. of Biosciences & Bioengg. Centre for Educational Technology
Centre for the Environment URL: http://www.iitg.ac.in/cet
ABOUT THE EVENT
Environmental genomics is an interdisciplinary field that brings together knowledge on

the past and the present organisms and ecosystems, through the analysis of the gene
sequences, genomes, metagenomes, transcripts, transcriptomes and metatranscriptomes.
Environmental genomics provides a wealth of information on the taxonomy and diversity
of current and fossil organisms, their phylogeny and evolution. It also focusses on their
potential and ability to adapt and acclimatize, their functional traits and their interaction
with the biotic and abiotic factors of the environment. Metagenomics is extensively used
to study microbial communities in various area of research including animal health,
human biology, food and agriculture, etc. The application of metagenomics in ecology
and environmental research helps in understanding the microbial composition and
diversity indicating well-being or vulnerabilities of an ecosystem.
In modern biology, genome editing is one of the most promising technologies for
radical transformation of human kind. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2020 was awarded
to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna for development of genome editing
tool, CRISPR/Cas9. With advent of genome editing tools like ZNF, TALEN and most
importantly CRISPR-Cas9, there has been an unprecedented development primarily in
curing genetic disease of human and improving productivity of crops. In the same time,
the world is facing impending threats from environmental degradation and ecological
loss. Application of genome editing technologies in ecology and ecological research will
help to address the problems of conservation.
The workshop is designed for faculty members and young researchers to give them
an overview of state-of-the-art genomic and genome editing technologies. This workshop
aims to make the participants learn key concepts, familiarize them with the developments
in techniques and tools and make them aware of the scopes and potential applications of
these technologies in ecology and environmental research. The five-day workshop will
include theoretical lectures on metagenomics and genome editing along with a hand-on-
training on metagenomics data analysis with bioinformatics.
CONTENTS OF THE WORKSHOP
 Fundamentals of metagenomics
 State-of-the-art and applications of metagenomics in ecology and
environmental research
 Fundamentals of genome editing technologies
 State-of-the-art and applications of ZFN, TALEN and CRISPR-CAS9
genome editing tool
 Applications of genome editing tools in ecology and environmental
research
 Bioethics and Intellectual Property Rights for genome editing
 Hand-on-training on metagenomics data processing and analysis
using bioinformatics and other computational tools
Topics to be covered
 Pedagogy Session emphasized on environmental science
education.
 Tools and techniques for metagenomics.
 Introduction to analysis of metagenomics data.
 Metagenomics and infectious diseases.
 Metagenomics and ecosystem biology.
 Genome Manipulation: Natural & Artificial.
 Genome editing tools in environmental health research.
 Engineering brand new proteins for environmental applications
 CRISPR, ZFN and TALEN: Basics & Applications.
 Processing of raw metagenomics data.
 Metagenomics data assembly.
 Metagenomics data retrieval and analysis tools.
 Functional annotations of metagenomics data.
 Biosafety and IPR issues in metagenomics.
 Ethical concerns of Genome Editing.
LIST OF INSTRUCTORS/SUBJECT EXPERTS:
Prof. Utpal Bora Prof. Ananthakrishnan Srinivasan

Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering Department of Physics
IIT Guwahati IIT Guwahati
Prof. Ranjan Tamuli Dr. Jayanta Biswa Sarma

Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering Centre for the Environment
IIT Guwahati IIT Guwahati,
National Health Service
United Kingdom
Dr. Dinesh Kumar Dr. Mir Asif Iquebal

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research
Institute Institute
New Delhi New Delhi
ELIGIBILITY
The event is open to Faculty members and students with background of
Biotechnology/Biomedical/Bioprocess/Chemical/Civil/Environmental
engineering/Food technology/Bioinformatics/Zoology/Botany and allied fields
from TEQIP mapped Institutions/Engineering Colleges/ATUs. Participation is
also open to Faculty members and Research Scholars from non-TEQIP-III
institution upon submission of a fee as described in the brochure.
MODE OF EVENT
Online
REGISTRATION FEE
Registration fee is free for participants from TEQIP-III mapped institutions.
For participants from non-TEQIP-III institutions, a registration fee of 2950 INR

(2500 INR + 18% GST) is charged. The fee has to be deposited through a demand
draft drawn in favor of Registrar, IIT Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 781039. DD
must reach IITG by 17/02/21 for consideration.
IMPORTANT DATES
The last date for the receipt of duly sponsored application:
Scanned copy (by email): 12/02/21
Hard copy must reach by: 17/02/21
DD for registration fee (non-TEQIP-III institutions) must reach by: 17/02/21
Intimation of selection: 18/02/21
SELECTION CRITERIA
Selection will be based on First cum first served basis. For participants from non-
TEQIP-III selection is subject to the deposition of prescribed fee.
Issue of the participation certificate is subjected to satisfactory attendance of the

participant in the workshop.
ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
Workshop Coordinator: Prof. Utpal Bora

Centre for the Environment/Department of Biosciences & Bioengineering
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Guwahati- 781 039
https://www.iitg.ac.in/ubora/
Application Form
1. Name (block letters):
2. Sex: Male Female
3. Category: General Reserved
4. Highest Academic Qualification:
5. Specialization:
6. Designation & pay scale:
7. Name of the organization:
8. Experience:
(a) Teaching: (b) Industrial:
9. Address for communication:
Pin code: Mobile No.:
E-mail:
10. DD details (for non-TEQIP-III institutions)
Bank DD No.
Please register me for the online workshop on “Environmental

Genomics and Genome Editing” to be held at IIT Guwahati.
I am sending an advance copy of this application by email to the
coordinator of the course.
I undertake to send the Hard copy signed by the Head of my
Institution.
Place:
Date: Signature of the applicant
E-mail the scanned copy of this form and DD to- egenomedit@gmail.com

SPONSORSHIP / NOMINATION CERTIFICTE
Prof/Dr./Mr./Ms./Mrs./.......................................................................
.....................................................................................................................
is an employee of our institute and his/her application is hereby

sponsored/nominated. The applicant is permitted to attend the online
workshop “Environmental Genomics and Genome Editing’’
organized by IIT Guwahati during 23/02/21 to 27/02/21 if selected.
I also certify that our institute/college, is/is not under the “Institution
List” of 3rd phase of TEQIP Project of MHRD.
Date Signature of Authority
Designation
Official Seal
Selected participants will be informed by e-mail. The duly

sponsored/nominated application form should be mailed to:
Prof. Utpal Bora

Center for the Environment
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
North Guwahati, Guwahati-781 039, Assam
Ph. No. 0361-258 3204
Email: ubora@iitg.ac.in
ABOUT TEQIP
TEQIP conceived in pursuance of the NPE-1986 (revised in 1992) by

Govt. of India as a long term program to be implemented in different
phases. After successful execution of TEQIP II, TEQIP III starts from
2017-18 as Central Sector Scheme with a focus on the Low Income
States, Northeast, Hill States and Islands. The third phase of TEQIP is
also special in a way that it incorporates twinning arrangements
between mentee & mentor institutions with an emphasis on Focused
Training (PT) and Focused Interventions from IITs in terms of
deliverables and accountability. KIT, established at IIT Guwahati
under 2nd phase of TEQIP is a focal point for training Faculty, Staff
and students from TEQIP-III institutions in Knowledge Engineering,
Content Creation, Improving Teaching, Pedagogy & administrative
skills in identified niche areas/disciplines.
ABOUT KIT
KIT (Knowledge Incubation Cell for TEQIP) at IIT Guwahati

functions as a multi-disciplinary as well as interdisciplinary
Innovation Incubation Centre with a focus to impart Knowledge,
infusing innovation and leading a path to achieve academic
excellence. Its activities are in the area of improving quality of
technical education, incubator of Innovative Ideas; implementer of
contemporary pedagogy practices and development of Learning
Content in Technical institutions while mentoring them.
ABOUT IIT GUWAHATI

SNAP OF CAMPUS
IIT Guwahati campus is spread over a sprawling 785 hectares plot of
green land on the north bank of the river Brahmaputra around 25 km
from the heart of the city. With hills and vast open spaces, the campus
provides an ideal setting for training.
Website: https://www.iitg.ac.in/env/teqip_ub

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Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

Environmental Genomics and Genome

February 23rd – 27th 2021

Workshop Coordinator Organized by:

Environmental genomics is an interdisciplinary field that brings together knowledge on

Prof. Utpal Bora Prof. Ananthakrishnan Srinivasan

Prof. Ranjan Tamuli Dr. Jayanta Biswa Sarma

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Dr. Mir Asif Iquebal

For participants from non-TEQIP-III institutions, a registration fee of 2950 INR

Issue of the participation certificate is subjected to satisfactory attendance of the

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE

Workshop Coordinator: Prof. Utpal Bora

1. Name (block letters):

2. Sex: Male Female

3. Category: General Reserved

4. Highest Academic Qualification:

6. Designation & pay scale:

7. Name of the organization:

(a) Teaching: (b) Industrial:

9. Address for communication:

Pin code: Mobile No.:

10. DD details (for non-TEQIP-III institutions)

Please register me for the online workshop on “Environmental

E-mail the scanned copy of this form and DD to- egenomedit@gmail.com

is an employee of our institute and his/her application is hereby

Date Signature of Authority

Selected participants will be informed by e-mail. The duly

Prof. Utpal Bora

TEQIP conceived in pursuance of the NPE-1986 (revised in 1992) by

KIT (Knowledge Incubation Cell for TEQIP) at IIT Guwahati

ABOUT IIT GUWAHATI

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