Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 18: Aimed at strengthening scientific skills and practical expertise among researchers, scholars and students, a three-day hands-on training programme on High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) was today concluded at CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM).
Organised under the CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative, the programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from premier institutions across Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country, including AIIMS, SKUAST, Central University of Jammu and BGSBU, among others.
The training, which began earlier this week, focused on bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application of HPLC, an essential analytical technique widely used in pharmaceutical research, natural product chemistry and quality control of medicinal formulations.
During the valedictory session, Director Dr Zabeer Ahmed expressed satisfaction over the successful conduct of the programme and appreciated the active engagement of participants.
Reflecting on the feedback received, he noted that while the training was short in duration, it served as a crucial introductory platform for advanced analytical chemistry techniques.
Providing an overview of the programme, Senior Scientist Dr Maqsood Ahmed elaborated on the structured learning approach adopted during the three-day training.
The first day covered fundamental principles, instrumentation and operational aspects of HPLC, including column selection and system components.
On the second day, participants were given hands-on exposure to operating HPLC systems, including sample preparation, method execution and analysis of plant extracts and other samples.
The final day focused on data interpretation, peak identification, calculation of parameters such as concentration and area, and preparation of analytical reports.
Earlier, Principal Scientist Nasir ul Rasheed welcomed the participants and underscored the importance of such skill-based programmes in enhancing employability and research capabilities.
The formal vote of thanks was presented by Dr Nasir ul Rasheed.
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