Bioinformatics Discipline Involves Application Of Informatics Methods To Solve Problems In Biology. As An Interdisciplinary Field As It Combines All The Techniques In Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics. The Students At Mitbio Are Trained In Areas Of Current Industry Interest Such As Big Data, Hadoop, Cloud Computing Etc. Which Are Then Applied To Datasets In Biology. They Are Taught Programming Languages Such As C, C#, Java, Advanced Java And Scripting Languages Like Python, Spark, Scala To Enable Them To Hone Their It Skills. Database Handling And Management Techniques Are Also Included In The Curriculum. Hands-on Training Is Provided On The State Of Art Modelling Software With Free As Well As Proprietary Packages Such As Moe, Vlife Sciences, Discovery Studios, Gromacs, Mat Lab Toolbox, R, Schrodinger Etc. To Help Students Work On Live Projects Such As Building Predictive Models In Bioinformatics/chemoinformatics.
The basic bioinformatics courses include sequence analysis, introduction to fundamental concepts, phylogeny, machine learning methods etc. Advanced bioinformatics courses are imparted to students opting for bioinformatics specialization in later semesters, such as genomics, proteomics, systems biology, protein modelling and drug design. Research fellows at the institute work on projects involving cutting edge research at the global level. Students trained in this field can find jobs in bioinformatics companies, IT companies in life sciences domain as data scientist, information analysts, software engineers, etc. The scope of bioinformatics is vast as it has applications in agriculture, drug design, material design, toxicity testing etc. and consequently the industry players in this field.
The term “Biomedical” is often associated with the clinical/medicine domain. With recent trends, it has been found out that engineering has loads of applications in the healthcare domain. Be it Genetics, Medical Imaging, Medical instruments etc. Engineering and Medicine have been fused up like never before. The advancements in engineering two decades back evolved Biomedical Engineering as one of the most preferred field of study by the researchers. Revolutionary technologies in hospitals and surgical rooms has significantly advanced the human health leading to an improved quality of life. A Biomedical Engineer has this unique opportunity to use his skills from mathematics, physics, engineering and biology, anatomy and physiology all together to build up new technologies benefiting human health.
At MIT School of Bioengineering Sciences and Research, we strive to build a strong foundation in research and application engineering. Specialized subjects covered in the course include
- Sensor: Biosensors, Chemical Sensors.
- Lab on Chip
- Diagnostic and therapeutic devices
- Nanomaterials
- Artificial organs, robotics, implants.
- Rehabilitation and prosthetics
- Biomedical image processing
The main motive is to promote this highly interdisciplinary field of bioengineering which caters the needs of clinicians, doctors and grass root level research, in collaboration with Industry, Universities and Government bodies.
Our faculties are involved in leading edge research,biomedical requires an integration of various aspects of mechanical, electrical, electronics, chemical and computer engineering along with materials science, chemistry and mathematics, all integrated with human biology to improve human health.
In a wide range of areas including Biomedical Instrumentation, Biosensor, Assistive Devices, Rehabilitation Engineering. The environment and teaching will help strengthen your engineering skills and keep you updated with the latest trends in research. So be a part of this vast field of bioengineering and open up the doors for endless opportunities.
Biotechnology is richly interdisciplinary and pioneering field which fuels curiosity and collaborative spirit. Biotechnology has given cure and cause for most of the diseases and syndromes, genetic engineering has led to advancement in the field of health care, agriculture, industries, its usage in environmental sciences has led to reduction of wastes and the creation of renewable energy sources.The pace of de novo discoveries and inventions has made Biotechnology an undisputed leading arena.
To devise solutions, explore connections, under molecular mechanisms and to apply engineering principles to specific life science disciplines, Biotechnology can be sub-grouped under the following broad themes
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Genomics
- Proteomics
- Enzymology
The breadth of Biotechnology allows students and faculty to specialize in their areas of interest and collaborate widely with researchers in allied fields.The diverse cadre of faculty focuses on the most exciting and challenging areas for future growth in the field, and those with the greatest potential for improving lives.We aim to conduct advanced research, train students for industrial/academic careers as well as develop scientifically literate citizens to assist in educational, technological and innovation.
Because MIT has a strong foundation of both the Medicine and Engineering colleges, our collaborations feature rich contact with colleagues; privileged access to facilities, labs and clinics; and a culture of openness. The Department also encourages collaborations among different research groups, across campus, and with other institutions. Research in MIT School of Bioengineering is highly interdisciplinary and applicants with degrees/strong background in life sciences or physical sciences or chemical sciences or mathematical and computational sciences are strongly encouraged to apply.