Biotechnology Techniques to Combat Deadly Diseases

Week 1: Understanding Pathogens and Disease Mechanisms

• Microbial pathogens: viruses, bacteria, and emerging threats

• Molecular basis of infection and immune evasion

• Host-pathogen interactions and virulence factors

• Biosafety levels and containment strategies

Week 2: Core Biotech Techniques for Disease Combat

• PCR, qPCR, ELISA, and immunoassays in diagnostics

• CRISPR, RNAi, and gene silencing for therapeutic targeting

• Vaccine development workflows using recombinant DNA tech

• Next-gen sequencing (NGS) in outbreak surveillance

Week 3: Therapeutics, Diagnostics & Bioinformatics Tools

• Monoclonal antibodies and biosimilars in infectious disease

• Nanobiotech and drug delivery systems

• AI-assisted bioinformatics in target discovery

• Diagnostic assay design for field and lab settings

Week 4: Translational Research and Public Health Integration

• From lab to clinic: translational biotech models

• Biotech interventions in pandemic preparedness

• Policy, regulation, and global health frameworks

• Innovation and deep tech startups in public health biotech

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• Develop a thorough knowledge of genetic and molecular mechanisms that cause deadly diseases, and learn strategies for effective disease management and prevention.
• Acquire the ability to conduct independent research, design experiments, and analyze complex data to innovate solutions for health challenges.
• Understand the ethical, legal, and regulatory aspects of biotechnology, ensuring responsible conduct in research and application of biotechnological advancements.
• Develop an understanding of global health issues related to deadly diseases, including epidemiological trends and the socio-economic factors that affect disease spread and treatment.