Life Science Courses in Manipal Life Sciences Centre The discipline of Life Sciences deals with all the

sciences associated with living organisms including microorganisms, plants, animals and human beings. It encompasses both basic and advanced fields of science such as biology, genetics, biotechnology, microbiology, molecular biology, life systems technologies, biomedical technologies, pharmacogenomics etc.

The Manipal Life Sciences Centre (MLSC) carries out advanced research on clinical and biotechnological issues that are relevant to human health. Its research and developmental activities are actively supported by DBT, India in Translational Medicine, ICMR, DST, BRNS and several other industry partners. Fortified by its excellent research faculty, facility and resources, and the various international conferences and workshops that it conducts, the institute aims at becoming the leader in research and development, and promotes enthusiasm among young, upcoming scientists. The Manipal Life Sciences Centre (MLSC) is identified as TIFAC-CORE (Technology Information, Forecasting & Assessment Council Centres of Relevance & Excellence) under vision 2020 in the area of Pharmacogenomics. MLSC is actively promoting advanced research in India and abroad. The Centre is thriving on the excellent research faculty, facility and resources; aiming to become the nation's number one research and learning Centre. The Centre conducts international conferences and workshops for promoting new enthusiasm amongst young scientists.

MLSC, previously a part of Kasturba Medical College (KMC) was established in 2002 and obtained independent identity in 2006, is one of the scientific hubs in Manipal and headed by the Director, Dr. K. Satyamoorthy. It has the honour of being one of the top biotechnological institutes of the country.

The mission statement of the Centre is to engage in cutting edge research, training, education and offer help to the community in the field of human health. The Centre prepares students for productive careers in this versatile, dynamic, evolving discipline. Upon graduation, students will have learned skills in critical thinking, problem solving and communication necessary for success as practicing biotechnologists or in post-graduate studies.

Why MLSC ? The Manipal Life Sciences Centre (MLSC) is identified as TIFAC-CORE (Technology Information, Forecasting & Assessment Council Centres of Relevance & Excellence)

under vision 2020 in the area of Pharmacogenomics. MLSC is actively promoting advanced research in India and abroad. The Centre is thriving on the excellent research faculty, facility and resources; aiming to become the nation's number one research and learning Centre.

The Centre has MOUs with, among other institutions in India and abroad, Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR), Flinders University and University of Queensland in Australia and Lancaster University, UK. It has research collaboration with various institutions in United States, Germany and Australia. MLSC is associated with three major activity areas viz., education, research and diagnostics.

1. Undergradaute courses : BSc Biotechnology 2. Postgraduate Courses: a) MSc Medical Biotechnology b) MSc Bioinformatics c) MSc Molecular Biology and Human Genetics 3. PG Diploma in Cellular and Molecular Diagnostics 4. Bioinformatics: Bioinformatics is extensively used in biomedical research and developmental activities. It integrates mathematics, computer science, molecular biology, information technology and genetic engineering. In this era of genomic revolution, the data is being gathered faster than it can be analysed and utilised. There is a tremendous demand for professionals who can use technology to utilise the ever-growing collection of biological information. Bioinformatics is the science of storing, extracting, organising, analysing, interpreting and utilising biological information. This course intends to provide hands-on training along with project work, to help competently work in a bioinformatics environment. The knowledge acquired also provides additional qualification for a prospective candidate towards employment.