New Delhi: Bioinformatics Institute of India (BII), the leading institute in bioinformatics, is organising a two-day long "management development programme" in Bioinformatics on October 5 and 6 at Bank of India Staff Training College Plot No. B- 32, Sector 62, Noida, from 09:30 hours (IST) to 17:30 hours to provide valuable insight into the world of bioinformatics, according to a press release.

This comprehensive programme is designed to provide a platform to both young enthusiasts and working professionals from IT, engineering, pharma, life sciences, agricultural industry, doctors & Research & Development scientists to discuss various issues related to bioinformatics through a judicious mix of pedagogical tools including case discussions, software demonstrations, video presentations, exercises and lectures.

The fee for this management development programme is Rs 3000 (for Indian participants) and $ 200 (for foreign participants) per participant (inclusive of course material, lunch, tea and coffee etc.). Special discounts have been offered to students, academic institutions, R&D organisations and government bodies, the release said.

The institute has attracted many distinguished professionals from industry including leading software companies dealing in bioinformatics, academicians working in this field as well as government and national level bodies for participation in the MDP programme. Faculty for the MDP programme has been invited from Bioinformatics Institute of India, IITs, pharma and IT companies having established bioinformatics centres etc, the release added.