GEBC arranges 3rd outreach program '11 with school and college students

The genetic engineering and biotechnology club (GEBC) organized its 3rd outreach programme “My Life, My Decision” on 26 December, 2011. Students from many renowned schools and colleges in Dhaka, including the Maple Leaf International, Mastermind, Notre Dame college, Viqarunnisa Noon college and Holy Cross college participated in the day long programme organized on the department premises. Students from different public and private universities, studying biotechnology and similar subjects, around the country were also invited to the programme. Prof Dr Aftab Uddin, Chairman of the department, presided over the inaugural session and the VC of University of Dhaka Prof Dr. AAMS Arefin Siddique spoke as the Chief Guest. Dean of Biological Sciences, Prof Dr. Shahid Akhter Hussain, Prof Dr. M. Anwar Hossain from the department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Public Service Commission (PSC) member Prof Dr. Imran Kabir Chowdhury and many other distinguished scholars also spoke on the occasion. Renowned scientists, namely, Dr. Shah M Faruque, Head, Molecular Genetics Lab. ICDDR, B, Dhaka, Dr. Mahfuzur Sarker, Associate Professor, Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University, USA and Dr. Kamal Chowdhury, Associate Professor, Department of Biology, Claflin University, USA, Dr. M Akhter Hossain, Senior Scientist, Florey Neuroscience Institute, University of Melbourne, Australia gave presentation on different topics regarding the basics of life sciences. The daylong event also included poster display, quiz competition, experiments and learning molecular biology techniques with fun, followed by prize giving ceremony. The outreach programme was marked with great enthusiasm from the participants at the end of the day.