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BTISNET - Sub-Distributed Information
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE
OF PLANT GENOME RESEARCH, NEW DELHI |
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The Distributed Information
Sub Centre (DISC) at NIPGR has been set up by the Department
of Biotechnology under the Biotechnology Information System
Network (BTISnet) program. BTISnet is a major distributed
bioinformatics network spread across the country. The
network has been geared up to undertake advanced research
in frontier areas of biotechnology with the intensive
application of bioinformatics. |
The network also aims to develop
human resource in bioinformatics, and establish effective
academia-industry interface, in order to create world
class platforms for technology development, transfer and
commercialization. The DISC at NIPGR was established in
early 2007 and aims to serve as a support structure for
all IT related issues at the institute, in addition to
providing computational facilities, bioinformatics related
services to the researchers in various laboratories at
the Institute, catering to the needs of scientists in
plant biology, physiology and agriculture. |
Major research activities
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The centre has also begun an
initiative to develop manpower in Bioinformatics by arranging
annual training for Post-graduate students. Currently
it has 2 positions of Traineeship/ Studentship of six
months duration, sponsored by the DBT, Govt of India.
For more information:www.nipgr.res.in/facilities/facility_disc.php |
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Coordinator |
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Dr. Gitanjali Yadav
Distributed Information Sub Centre
(DISC),
National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg
New Delhi - 110067
Phone : 011 - 26730103
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