Rohtak, July 4 (HS). A two-day national workshop on molecular modeling, drug designing and pre-clinical evaluation was organized at Maharshi Dayanand University under the joint aegis of Center for Bioinformatics and Center for Biotechnology. On this occasion, Vice Chancellor Prof. Rajbir Singh said that students should acquire new skills and apply them in real life contexts.
He said that there is a need to make the teaching method more effective through hands-on training and practical learning. He also talked about multi-disciplinary approach in education. He said that the problem should be solved through collaborative learning. The Vice Chancellor talked about emphasizing on customization of education, transaction of education, assessment of students. He said that by organizing this workshop, students will get practical knowledge of the subject and their skills will be enhanced. Dr. Ajit Kumar, Director, Center for Bio Informatics, threw light on the background of the workshop. Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences Prof. Rajesh Dhankhar informed about the development journey of the Faculty of Life Sciences. He gave information about the academic and research activities of the Faculty and the available facilities and described the organization of this workshop as important. On this occasion, Director CBT Dr. Ritu Gill, Dr. Mahak Dangi, Prof. Arun Nanda, Prof. Vinita Shukla, Prof. Meenakshi Vashisht, Prof. J.S. Laura, Prof. Anil K. Chhillar along with researchers and students were present.