First Systematic Plant Proteomics Workshop in Botany Department, University of Delhi: Transferring Proteomics Knowledge to Next‐generation Researchers and Students

Abstract

International Plant Proteomics Organization (INPPO) outlined ten initiatives to promote plant proteomics in each and every country. With greater emphasis in developing countries, one of those was to "organize workshops at national and international levels to train manpower and exchange information". This third INPPO highlights covers the workshop organized for the very first time in a developing country, India, at the Department of Botany in University of Delhi on December 26-30, 2013 titled - "1(st) Plant Proteomics Workshop / Training Program" under the umbrella of INPPO India-Nepal chapter. Selected 20 participants received on-hand training mainly on gel-based proteomics approach along with manual booklet and parallel lectures on this and associated topics. In house, as well as invited experts drawn from other Universities and Institutes (national and international), delivered talks on different aspects of gel-based and gel-free proteomics. Importance of gel-free proteomics approach, translational proteomics, and INPPO roles were presented and interactively discussed by a group of three invited speakers Drs. Ganesh Kumar Agrawal (Nepal), Randeep Rakwal (Japan), and Antonio Masi (Italy). Given the output of this systematic workshop, it was proposed and thereafter decided to be organized every alternate year; the next workshop will be held in 2015. Furthermore, possibilities on providing advanced training to those students / researchers / teachers with basic knowledge in proteomics theory and experiments at national and international levels were discussed. INPPO is committed to generating next-generation trained manpower in proteomics, and it would only happen by the firm determination of scientists to come forward and do it.

User‐friendly tool kits for protein gel electrophoresis techniques: A training program for high school students

“…Many teachers prefer to include basic gel electrophoresis techniques in the high school syllabus due to their simplicity and user‐friendly nature. PAGE technique is considered as an exciting and comprehensive practical exercise, which can stimulate critical scientific thinking among the students . It is a well‐known fact that an ideal synchronization of scientific theory and practice fulfills the major goal of holistic learning, builds basic foundation and improves self‐confidence in students .…”

A year (2014–2015) of plants in Proteomics journal. Progress in wet and dry methodologies, moving from protein catalogs, and the view of classic plant biochemists

“…It is a matter of justice to recognize the enormous effort of Professor Dunn in establishing and consolidating Proteomics as a leader journal as well as his scientific contribution to the field. The corresponding author, in particular, and the plant community, in general, should acknowledge the personal consideration and the support he always gave us reflected, just as an example, in his input to the International Plant Proteomics Organization (INPPO; http://www.inppo.com/) society , even though plant studies are not within his field of investigation. He, better than anybody else, has been an actor, director, and observer of the evolution of Proteomic Science .…”

Has Proteomics come of age in India?

“…There is therefore necessity to increase their awareness so that they can teach the students effectively. The PSI and INIPPO conduct workshops and meetings to overcome these lacunae and provide the forum for updating proteomics among the student and teacher community [51,52]. A lot still needs to be done to not only introduce them to proteomics but to also ensure they move from the basics to the advanced so as to motivate them to contribute responsibly to the proteomics research in the country.…”