A Comprehensive seminar and a hands-on training workshop on Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) of the Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) gene concluded on Wednesday at the auditorium of the Dr A Q Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, University of Karachi.
Students, researchers, and faculty members participated enthusiastically and described the event as a valuable learning and research experience. Officials said that in the inaugural session, Principal Investigator Professor Zahra delivered a detailed presentation titled “Next Generation Sequencing of Vitamin D Receptor Gene in Malnourished Individuals: A Nutrigenomic Perspective.”
She highlighted the importance of nutrigenomics and the role of genetic variations in addressing malnutrition, while also presenting key insights into personalized nutrition and molecular research.
The technical session began with a lecture by Professor Dr Kamran Azeem, who provided a comprehensive introduction to Next Generation Sequencing (NGS). He discussed the evolution of DNA sequencing technologies, various methodologies, and modern applications of NGS in biological research.
He also conducted practical training on NGS workflows and techniques, and introduced participants to bioinformatics tools used for analysing sequencing data. The interactive session helped bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
