Banaras Hindu University launches structural biology course

A new course on structural biology and drug discovery has started at Banaras Hindu University. The one-week program is part of the GAIN initiative from India's Ministry of Education. It began on Monday at the School of Biotechnology. The course features lectures from Prof. Liang Tong, an expert from Columbia University. Many participants from across India are attending this program. The goal is to improve India's scientific resources and knowledge. The opening ceremony was chaired by Prof. SK Upadhyay, the Dean of the Faculty of Science. Other notable figures included Prof. Madhu Tapadia, the local coordinator for the GAIN program, and Prof. P. Shukla, the course coordinator. The Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) aims to connect Indian institutions with international scientists and entrepreneurs. This effort seeks to boost India's academic resources and enhance its position in global science and technology.