Sri Krishnadevaraya University had its beginning as the Post Graduate centre of Sri Venkateswara University in the year 1968. It has gained autonomy in the year 1976. Fulfilling the desires of the people of the region, the Autonomous Post Graduate centre was given the status of the University in the Year 1981. Initially, Sri Krishndevaraya University functioned as a unitary residential University. It was conferred the status of an affiliating University in the year 1987. Presently, it is catering to the higher educational needs of the revenue districts of Anantapur and Kurnool.
About the Department
Biotechnology department at College of Engineering & Technology, Sri Krishnadevaraya University was established in 2006 to cater the needs of students coming from the highly draught prone area of Andhra Pradesh such as Anantapur, Kurnool etc.,. It has grown to occupy a unique place among University College of engineering of its kind in the southern part of the country, given its active involvement in training the students in the fields of ECE, CSE and Biotechnology.
The Theme
Biology in the 21st century is being transformed from a purely lab-based science to an information science as well. Over the past few decades, major advances in the field of molecular biology coupled with advances in genomic technologies, have led to an explosive growth in the Biotechnology generated by the scientific community. The need for Biotechnology capabilities has been precipitated by the explosion of research work in the field of medicine, agriculture etc., The science of Biotechnology, which is the melding of Genetic Engineering and Molecular Biology. The research of Biotechnology is essential in understanding human diseases and in the identification of new molecular targets for drug discovery. In recognition of this, many universities, government institution and pharmaceutical firms have formed biotechnology groups, consisting of scientists working in the advanced fields of biochemistry, microbiology, botany, zoology. There is a greater necessity to create a scientific platform for various categories of people of biological sciences to expose them to this emerging field of Biotechnology. The present symposium provides an opportunity for sharing of the rich experience of senior researchers from different national Institutes with that of young generation and surely motivate them towards biotechnological research. The exposure given to lecturers through the present seminar in turn will be spread to the student community also.
About Biozyme-2010
The symposium is the first of its kind event ever organized by the Department of Biotechnology,Sri Krishnadevaraya University college of engineering & Technology, Anantapur.
The Symposium's objective is to showcase research and development ideas of students in different areas of life sciences. The Symposium brings together students in multiple disciplines: biotechnology, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering and pharmacy.
The symposium is designed to reduce the disconnect between students from different backgrounds, to raise awareness of cutting-edge technologies, and to set students up for showcasing their skills. The event also provides a venue at which students can share their innovative ideas, while also getting an important opportunity to network with peers and professionals working in academia, government and industry.
The Symposium's objective is to showcase research and development ideas of students in different areas of life sciences. The Symposium brings together students in multiple disciplines: biotechnology, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering and pharmacy.
The symposium is designed to reduce the disconnect between students from different backgrounds, to raise awareness of cutting-edge technologies, and to set students up for showcasing their skills. The event also provides a venue at which students can share their innovative ideas, while also getting an important opportunity to network with peers and professionals working in academia, government and industry.
The Venue and Accommodation
Sri Krishnadevara University is located 9 Km from Anantapur on Hyderabad
