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Workshop 6

The Sixth workshop on “Molecular Methods in the Investigation of Nosocomial Infections” was held between 22nd to 26th February 2005 with Dr. Gayathri Arakere as the coordinator and Ms. Savitha Nadig and Ms. Bharathi.D as Demonstrators.

The following lectures were held:

Sl.No.

Speaker’s Name

Topics

1

Lt. Gen. D. Raghunath, SDTC, Bangalore.

Nosocomial infections and Antibiotic Policies

2

Dr. Gayathri Arakere, SDTC, Bangalore  

Genotyping of MRSA

3

Ms. Savitha Nadig, SDTC, Bangalore

Introduction to PFGE and explanation of CHEF DR III System

The practical sessions involved the following techniques:

Chromosomal DNA isolation, Phenol Extraction and Precipitation of DNA, Conjugation, Multiplex PCR, Agarose Gel analysis of PCR product, Preparation and running of PFGE, Preparation of Plasmid from transconjugates, phenol extraction and ethanol precipitation of Plasmid DNA, Antibiotic Sensitivity testing (disk diffusion) for Transconjugates.

The following participated in the workshop:

  1. Dr. Jayanthi Savio, St.John’s Medical College, Bangalore
  2. Dr. Vandana K E, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
  3. Dr. A G Pratab, M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore
  4. Dr. Lalitha C, M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore
  5. Dr. Prashanth H V, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur
  6. Dr. T Nagarathnamma, Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore
  7. Dr. Kala Yadav, Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore
  8. Dr. Sangeetha Roy, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College
  9. Dr. Anjana Gopi, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore
  10. Dr. Sheetal Pradhan, NIMHANS, Bangalore.