PGI expert dwells on apps of protein biochemistry at RBU

MOHALI: Dr Vishal Sharma, from the at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, delivered an expert talk on “Biochemistry of Proteins” at Department of Chemistry, Rayat Bahra University, here today.

More than 250 undergraduate and postgraduate students attended the session. The talk was focused on structure of proteins, protein sequencing and regulation. He discussed the role of bioinformatics in designing of novel proteins with medicinal applications.

Dr Sharma underlined that the study of proteins through protein biochemistry and enzymology encompasses many fields of biology, including molecular biology, cell biology, pharmaceutical research and development, food science, plant biology, and more.

Applications of protein biochemistry include protein purification for research, manufacturing for pharmaceutical development, molecular cloning, agriculture, and X-ray crystallography, among others, said Dr Sharma.

Dr Rajni Garg, Head of the Department of Chemistry, highlighted the role of chemo informatics in the process of drug discovery. She spoke about current research areas in various interdisciplinary fields. She thanked Dr Vishal Sharma for the engrossing and informative talk.

 Dr AC Vaid, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Rayat Bahra University, motivated the students to participate in expert talks for enhancing their educational experience and gaining strong foothold in their respective fields.