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Laboratory
facilities (Highlighting
Sophisticated and Modern facilities)
The Institute has excellent facilities for undertaking laboratory
investigations covering a wide range of specialities like Biochemistry, Food chemistry,
Pathology, Immunology, Haematology, Microbiology, Endocrinology, Physiology, Toxicology
and Molecular Biology. The Institute is equipped with all sophisticated instruments needed
for modern biomedical research investigations.
The list of important equipment includes the following:
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Dual Emission X-Ray Absorptiometer
(DEXA)
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Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
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Amino Acid Analyser
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Whole Body Counter
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Plasma Emission Analyser
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Image Analyser - PC Based
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Microprocessor/Computer controlled spectrophotometer
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Radioactive Isotope Counters
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HPLC's/GLC's
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Auto Analyser
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Bicycle ergometer/Treadmill/Under water weighing system
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High speed ultracentrifuges
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Refrigerated centrifuges
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Microscopes
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Clinical
facilities
Apart from laboratory facilities, NIN has Nutrition Units for outpatients and
inpatients in three local hospitals viz., Osmania General Hospital, Niloufer Hospital and
Govt. Maternity Hospital at Hyderabad to carry out research on clinical aspects of nutrition.
Besides, there is a Metabolic Unit in the Institute for carrying out metabolic studies
on volunteers.
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Communication
and computation facilities
Infrastructure facilities have been established at the Institute for fast retrieval
and efficient communication of information through Internet and E-mail facilities.
The Central Reference Laboratory at NIN has several computers installed
to compute and store the data collected by NNMB from its 10 State Units. In addition,
all departments have been provided computers to statistically analyse the data
generated under various scientific projects.
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Education
and training programme
In recent years, advances made in the science of nutrition have helped a
fuller understanding of the role of nutrition in health and disease. This has lead to an
increasing interest in the area of nutrition by strategic personnel working in medical, public health
and agricultural fields. With the recognition of the rightful place of nutrition in community
health programmes, there has been a lot of awakening among the governmental and
non-governmental agencies resulting in the launching of many large scale
nutrition programmes. The planning of such programmes, their proper implementation and
objective evaluation of their impact call for public health personnel adequately trained in nutrition.
In addition, there is an urgent need to inject a nutrition bias in the curriculum
of medical teaching of relevant specialities.
Keeping the needs of the above groups in mind, the Institute has been
offering regular courses every year. The general objectives of the training courses are as follows :
1. To expose the strategic personnel to latest developments in nutrition,
particularly aspects relevant to developing countries.
2. To provide necessary background for upgrading the teaching of nutrition in
medical colleges and agricultural universities.
3. To build up a corps of trained workers for assuming the necessary leadership
in planning, implementation and evaluation of community nutrition programmes.
4. To help participants acquire skills for investigating, theoretical, clinical and
applied aspects of nutrition.
The following three regular training courses are offered by the Institute :
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M.Sc. (Applied Nutrition) Course
(affiliated to NTR University of Health
Sciences, Vijayawada) (June - March).
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Post-Graduate Certificate Course in Nutrition (January -
March).
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Annual Training Course on Endocrinological Techniques and Their
Application (August-September).
Apart from these courses for the top level personnel, the Institute offers
several adhoc programmes for functionaries down the line suitable to their particular needs,
upon specific request by governments or NGOs.
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Achievements
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Determined the nutritive value of over 580 Indian foods and brought out
the publication "Nutritive Value of Indian Foods".
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Requirements of energy and nutrients have been assessed and based on the
data, Recommended Dietary Allowances of nutrients for Indians have been established.
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Exploded the protein myth and highlighted the calorie gap as a major bottle neck
in Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM).
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Formulated anthropometric standards for growing boys and girls as well as
for grading PEM.
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Developed simple and sensitive biochemical indicators for assessment of
vitamin nutriture, and aetiopathogenic mechanisms of various nutritional deficiency
syndromes were explored.
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Demonstrated the efficacy of massive dose of vitamin A in reducing
xerophthalmia in children.
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Developed the process for double fortification of salt with iron and iodine
for combating the twin problems of anaemia and goitre.
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Studied nutrition, infection interactions in relation to immunity and
appropriate immunization schedules were recommended for optimum benefits.
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Efficacy of iron and folic acid supplementation during pregnancy to improve
birth weight of infant was established and it was the basis for launching national programme
on iron folate supplementation.
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Innovative approaches were adopted to develop information education
and communication tools and also utilised them to impart health/nutrition education to
make fruits of research available to the community.
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Services
provided to outsiders
(Clinical,
laboratory, Animals, Information and Technology)
The National Institute of Nutrition maintains excellent rapport with various
institutions in Hyderabad and elsewhere in the country in carrying out its research activities.
The Nutrition Units, established in three local hospitals have been providing patient care
to individuals with various nutritional disorders. Particularly, the Pathology Division of
the Institute has been doing yeoman service to several hospitals in Hyderabad.
Several scientific publications of NIN testify the fruitful collaborative research, NIN scientists
had with various scientists and clinicians of sister scientific organizations.
NIN has been providing inter-laboratory services on mutual basis to other institutes.
The Institute has been organizing short and long term training programmes to personnel
in clinical and applied nutrition and also in allied fields where NIN has developed expertise.
The NCLAS has been providing animals to over 160 institutes in the country
for carrying out biomedical research.
The documentation division in NIN provides information to other institutions
on matters related to nutrition research. The library has a collection of several books
and periodicals for compiling and collating data on nutrition.
`Nutrition News', a quarterly publication is supplied to various governments,
NGOs and libraries on gratis as part of dissemination of authentic information in the field
of nutrition.
NIN has been in the forefront in developing the technology for double fortification
of salt and salt testing kits for quick identification of content of iodine and iron in salt. It
has helped industries in manufacturing iron fortified salt.
The Instrumentation Division has been providing its services to various other
ICMR centres in maintenance and repair of sophisticated equipment, wherever it is possible.
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Reports on Seminar/Symposium/Workshop
conducted in
the Institute
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Celebrations of 80th Year of NIN (1918-1998) (June 1, 1998).
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Meeting of the National Executive Committee "Indian Association of
Pathologists & Microbiologists" (July 24 & 25, 1998).
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Meeting of the Steering Committee of National Nutrition Monitoring
Bureau (August 7, 1998).
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Meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committees of
NIN, FDTRC and NCLAS
(August 27-29, 1998).
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Zonal Debate on ICMR Ethical Guidelines (September 24, 1998).
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XXXI Annual Meeting of the Nutrition Society of India
(NSI) (November 26-28).
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Symposium on "Nutritional significance of Palm Oil" (December 19, 1998).
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Meeting of the Officers-in-charge of National Nutrition Monitoring Bureau
(NNMB) (March 10, 1999).
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BIBLIOGRAPHIC DATABASES
Bibliographies on the following are available in Computer readable form as well as
in paper form at NIN Library.
NIFNAS - National Information Facility in Nutrition and Allied
Sciences (3395). Records covering Books & Reports accessioned from 1990 onwards
PREPRIN - Reprints (10,500). Records covering the reprints
obtained through Current Contents (Life Sciences).
THES - List of Dissertations/Theses available in NIN Library including
those submitted by Participants of the M.Sc. (Applied Nutlrition) Course and Ph.D obtained by
the Scholars from the Institute and others.
INSTAD - Institution Addresses (380). Records of List of Addresses
of Important Nutrition Institutions, Foundations, Societies, Universities etc., within India
and abroad.
MISC - Miscellaneous (1022) - Bibliographical database on
various spices such as garlic, curcumin, fenugreek etc.
HOLDINGS - List of serial holdings
NINCCP - Current periodicals - both subscribed as well as received
on gratis
MASTER OF SCIENCE
(APPLIED NUTRITION) COURSE
Recent advances in the
science of nutrition have helped in understanding the role of
nutrition in health and disease. The urgent need to inject a
nutrition bias in the curriculum of medical teaching of relevant
specialities is well recognised. There has also been a lot of
awakening among the governmental and non-governmental agencies
regarding rightful place of nutrition in the community health
programmes. The planning of such programmes, implementing them
properly and carrying out objective evaluation of their impact call
for medical and public health personnel adequately trained in
nutrition. Keeping the needs of the above groups in view, the
National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad, India, offers
regular nutrition training courses every year. The content, duration
and emphasis of these different programmes vary with the target
participants and the needs of the sponsoring organizations.
The Master of Science
(Applied Nutrition) Course is an intensive training programme,
covering at an advance level, the basic as well as applied aspects
of nutrition laying greater stress on practical application of
nutrition knowledge for the enhancement of health status and quality
of life of the people.
Goals
Eligibility
1. Graduates (MBBS) or
Post-Graduates (MD) in medicine involved in implementation of public
health nutrition programmes or engaged in teaching in relevant
disciplines of medical colleges such as Biochemistry, Physiology,
Preventive and Social Medicine, General Medicine, Paediatrics,
Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
2. Post-Graduates in
Science (M.Sc.) (Bio-chemistry or Physiology).
In addition to in-service
candidates, sponsored by government or non-governmental organisations,
private candidates are also admitted. However, preference will be
given to in-service candidates.
Duration
The course extends over a
period of one academic year (9 months) beginning in the second week of
June every year and ending in the second week of following March.
Language of Instruction
The course will be conducted
in English, and candidates are expected to possess reasonable level of
proficiency in speaking, reading and writing English.
Financial Support
In-service sponsored
participants by government or non-governmental agencies from India are
provided per diem by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
Participants nominated from South East Asian, the Pacific and the
Middle East regions will seek Fellowship support from international
agencies like WHO.
Fees
The Institute does not charge
any fees for the course from Indian in-service participants sponsored
by various government and non-governmental agencies. However, tuition
fee is payable by Private Candidates as well as overseas participants,
as per the prevailing rules. The current rate is Rs.10,000 (lumpsum)
per head for Indian participants and US $ 2000-00 per head (lumpsum)
for overseas participants.
Affiliation
The M.Sc. (Applied Nutrition)
Course is affiliated to the NTR University of Health Sciences located
in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. It is essential that the basic degree
of the candidates should have been recognised by the Medical Council
of India. The Course is also recognised by the Osmania University,
Hyderabad, for Ph.D. in Nutrition.
Course Programme
Organization
The programme consists of
class-room sessions, seminars, group discussions and other tutorial
group meetings. Candidates will have adequate practical training at
bedside clinics, exposure to laboratory investigations and community
nutrition apart from library work and study tour. The syllabus is
periodically revised keeping in view
the changing training needs
of the sponsoring organizations.
The first half of the course
provides the participants core information on various aspects of
nutrition through class-room sessions interspersed with laboratory
work and field surveys. The concepts covered include :
nutrition-agriculture
interface;
nutritional composition and
quality of foods;
biochemical, physiological
and clinical aspects of nutrition;
basics of media usage,
educational and training technology.
community nutrition,
specially nutritional assess- ment, programme planning, management and
evaluation.
Problem - based Learning
Candidates are expected to
write a dissertation based on the elective programme and submit the
same to the University in partial fulfilment of the study regulations
for the M.Sc. (Applied Nutrition) Degree.
During the second half of the
course, participants engage themselves in an elective programme of
their choice and work on any investigation in the laboratory, clinic
or community background.
Teaching Sessions/Seminars
Each teaching session is
followed by active discussion. Panel discussions and seminars are
frequently arranged to promote an understanding of various facets of
nutrition. Each participant is expected to actively participate in
seminars/short presentations on specific topics under the guidance of
Institute's staff.
Faculty
The NIN scientific staff
handle most sessions. Leading food and nutrition scientists and
experts in a wide range of allied fields from other organisations
elsewhere in India are also invited to participate as guest lecturers.
A novel feature of the
Institute's training courses is the arrangement of exposure of the
participants to the field in a Primary Health Centre (PHC) area along
with the faculty handling community nutrition. This exposure provides
the participants with a first-hand experience of problems associated
with primary health care delivery in the rural set-up.
Task Analysis
Participants allotted to
different groups undertake specially assigned tasks. The problem
solving approach adopted in these sessions helps them in comprehending
the socio-economic and administrative complexities associated with
practical nutrition problems. The exercise also enables them to learn
independently and take crucial decisions for solving the health and
nutrition problems in real-life situations. Evaluation of all sessions
by participants is an integral part of the course.
Study Tour
The last ten days of the
programme are devoted to a study tour. Leading institutions involved
in health/nutrition related activities are visited. This enables
participants to acquire a first hand experience of the current work in
the concerned fields at various centres.
Examination and Award of
Certificate
Formative and summative
evaluation of the participants are carried out. They are in the form
of periodical tests, quizzes and assignments given during the course.
Marks obtained in the periodical tests will be given due weightage.
The final examination is held by the NTR University of Health Sciences
in the first half of March. The Degree is awarded to the successful
candidates by the NTR University of Health Sciences at their
convocation.
Every candidate will be
examined in the following four subjects : Physiology and Biochemistry
of Nutrition and Food Science; Clinical Nutrition; Public Health
Nutrition; and Application of Food and Nutrition Sciences.
Besides theory papers, every
candidate has to appear for a practical examination in Clinical
Nutrition; Nutritional Biochemistry and Public Health Nutrition. The
dessertation, submitted by the candidate to the University will be
evaluated by panel of examiners. There will also be an oral
examination to test the acquisition of knowledge and capacity of the
student to apply his/her knowledge in the profession.
Participants are expected to
submit to the University before the final examination in December :
Original documents of marks sheets, degree certificates awarded by
their universities, migration certificate from their parent univeristy
and the dissertation written based on their elective programme.
Boarding and Lodging
Accommodation is available
for the participants at the International Hostel on NIN campus at
reasonable payment.
Applications Procedure
Applications from Indian
participants are to be submitted in the prescribed form obtainable
from the Director, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad-500 007,
India. Application forms of sponsored candidates should be routed
through their administrative channels. While advance applications may
be sent direct to NIN, official copies of the applications are to be
received in the Institute's office before the closing date. It is
essential that the participants from outside India obtain the formal
clearance and permission of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,
Government of India, for undergoing the course at NIN.
Foreign participants are
expected to submit their applications for admission at least five
months in advance to obtain clearance from Government of India.
Closing Date :
Foreign Nationals .... 15th
December.
Indian Nationals .... 15th
March.
ABOUT NIN
The National Institute of
Nutrition (NIN) is a premier institute under the Indian Council of
Medical Research, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and
Family Welfare, Government of India. With a humble beginning in 1918,
NIN blossomed into a fullfledged institution and completed eighty
eventful years of service to the nation. NIN has to its credit an
impressive record of achievements in the amelioration of several major
nutritional disorders.
The Institute's activities
fall broadly into four main areas : Clinical Studies, Laboratory
Studies, Community Studies and Extension and Training. The Institute
aims at finding practical solutions to the various nutrition-related
problems confronting the country through a blend of clinical,
biochemical and community based research. Prevention-oriented research
and use of local resources are the key themes. NIN has been one of the
first institutions in India to offer a regular training programme in
human nutrition to persons engaged in nutrition work at various
levels. The comprehensive nature of the Institute's courses has
attracted participants from various parts of India, and more than 30
countries of South East Asia, Middle East, Africa and the Pacific
regions. The participants trained at NIN are holding key-positions in
nutrition and health related areas in various countries.
POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
COURSE IN NUTRITION
Effective implementatin of
health and nutrition programmes call for adequately trained health
professionals. The Post-Graduate Certificate Course in nutrition is
one of the short-term intensive training programmes in nutrition
offered by the National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, India, for
persons involved in medical education and public health.
Goals
1. To provide the
participants an exposure to the latest developments in nutrition
science with particular reference to nutritional disorders and
strategies for their prevention and control including allied aspects
which are relevant to developing countries.
2. To enable them to develop
the necessary leadership in planning, implementation and evaluation of
nutrition programmes, which benefit the community.
3. To provide necessary
background to help strengthen the nutrition component in teaching in
medical colleges and enhance the capabilities of personnel involved in
nutrition and health intervention and training programmes.
Eligibility
1. Graduates (MBBS) or
Post-Graduate in Medicine (MD) involved in implementation of public
health programmes or engaged in teaching medical colleges.
2. Post-Graduates in Science
(MSc)
(Physiology/Biochemistry/ Foods & Nutrition/Dietetics) engaged in
teaching in relevant disciplines of medical/home science colleges.
In addition to in-service
candidates, sponsored by government or non-governmental organizations,
private candidates are also admitted. However, preference will be
given to in-service candidates.
Duration
The course extends over a
period of 10 weeks, beginning on 1st January every year and ending in
the second week of the following March.
Language of Instruction
The course will be conducted
in English.
Financial Support
In-service sponsored
participants from government or non-governmental organisations are
provided per diem by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
Participants from South East Asia, the Pacific and the Middle East
will seek support from International agencies like WHO.
Fees
The Institute does not charge
any fees for the course from Indian in-service participants sponsored
by various government or non-governmental agencies. However, tuition
fee is payable by private candidates as well as overseas participants,
as per the prevailing rules. The current rate is Rs.5,000/- (lumpsum)
per head for Indian participants and US $ 200-00 per head per month
for overseas participants.
Course Programme
Organization
The programme consists of
teaching sessions, seminars, discussions and other group activities.
It also includes practical work in the laboratory, clinic and field;
individual elective programme, assignments and library work.
In the first six weeks, the
course covers a core programme common to all participants. In these
sessions, the theory of nutrition and its application in the community
are discussed. Demonstration of important techniques, field
experiences, attendance in the bedside clinics etc., form part of this
core programme.
The next four weeks are
devoted to providing as much individual experience as possible to the
participants. Elective Programmes will be assigned according to each
participant's background and interest. It would be mainly a training
assignment which would be of practical use to the participants in
their work later on. Participants are given intensive training in
community nutrition particularly in diet survey methodology and
nutritional status assessment. This exposure provides the participants
with a first-hand experience of problems associated with primary
health care delivery in the rural set-up.
Teaching Sessions/Seminars
Each session is followed by
active discussion. Panel discussions and seminars are frequently
arranged to promote an understanding of various facets of nutrition.
Each participant is expected to actively participate in seminars/short
presentations on specific topics under the guidance of Institute's
staff.
Task Analysis
Participants allotted to
different groups undertake specific tasks assigned to them. The
problem solving approach adopted in these sessions helps them in
comprehending the socio-economic and administrative complexities
associated with practical nutrition problems. This exercise also
enables them to take crucial decisions for solving the health and
nutrition problems in real life situations.
Evaluation of all sessions by
participants is an integral part of the course.
Library work and reading
assignments are arranged to help participants prepare for these
seminars, discussion groups and give the theoretical background for
practicals.
The last ten days of the
programme are devoted to a study tour. Leading institutions involved
in health/nutrition related activities are visited. This enables
participants to acquire a first-hand experience of the current work in
the concerned fields at various centres.
Faculty
The NIN scientific staff
handle most sessions. Leading food and nutrition scientists and
experts in a wide range of allied fields from other organizations
elsewhere in India are also invited to participate as guest lecturers.
Examination and Award of
Certificate
Participants are judged on the
basis of : (i) performance at seminars (ii) execution of individual
projects assigned to them (iii) group educational activities including
task analysis and (iv) results of formative and summative evaluations
in the form of quizzes, exercises and examination. On their successful
completion of the course, participants receive a formal certificate
from the Institute.
Boarding and Lodging
Accommodation is available
for the participants at the International Hostel on NIN campus on
reasonable payment.
Applications
Procedure
Applications from Indian
participants are to be submitted in the prescribed form obtainable
from the Director, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad-500 007,
India. Application forms of sponsored candidates should be routed
through their administrative channels. While advance applications may
be sent to NIN, official copies of the applications are to be received
in the Institute's office before the closing date.
Participants from abroad have
to be sponsored by WHO or any other International Agencies providing
financial assistance for the duration of the course through fellowship
support. It is essential that the participants from outside India
obtain the formal clearance and permission of the Ministry of Health
and Family Welfare, Government of India, for undergoing the course at
NIN.
Foreign participants are
expected to submit their applications for admission at least five
months in advance to obtain clearance from Government of India.
Closing Date
Foreign Nationals ..... 1st
July.
Indian Nationals ..... 1st
October.
ABOUT NIN
The National Institute of
Nutrition (NIN) is a premier institute under the Indian Council of
Medical Research, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and
Family Welfare, Government of India.
With a humble beginning in
1918, NIN blossomed into a fullfledged institution and completed
eighty eventful years of service to the nation. NIN has to its credit
an
impressive record of
achievements in the amelioration of several major nutritional
disorders.
The Institute's activities
fall broadly into four main areas : Clinical Studies, Laboratory
Studies, Community Studies and Extension and Training. The Institute
aims at finding practical solutions to the various nutrition-related
problems confronting the country through a blend of clinical,
biochemical and community based research. Prevention-oriented research
and use of local resources are the key themes.
NIN has been one of the first
institutions in India to offer a regular training programme in human
nutrition to persons engaged in nutrition work at various levels. The
comprehensive nature of the Institute's courses has attracted
participants from various parts of India, and more than 30 countries
of South East Asia, Middle East, Africa and the Pacific regions. The
participants trained at NIN are holding key-positions in nutrition and
health related areas in various countries.
ANNUAL CERTIFICATE COURSE ON ENDOCRINOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES
AND THEIR APPLICATION
Research in various branches of medical sciences requires the use
of endocrinological techniques which are often highly sophisticated. Such techniques
are now employed increasingly for diagnostic purposes. Many of these methods
including radioimmunoassay procedures have been standardized by the Endocrinology Division
of the Institute.
Goals
To provide training in latest endocrinological techniques and their application.
Eligibility
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Teachers in medical colleges in the departments of general medicine,
paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, pharmacology, physiology and biochemistry.
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Biochemists working in large hospitals which have clinical and laboratory facilities.
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Scientists in research institutes and university
departments.
Persons possessing minimum qualification M.B.,B.S or M.Sc (Biochemistry)
and satisfying the above mentioned criteria, are eligible for admission.
Only in-service candidates sponsored by their parent organizations/governments
are admitted.
Duration
The course extends over a period of seven weeks, and is usually held in
August-September every year.
Instruction
The course will be conducted in English
Scholarships, Fellowships
Government sponsored participants from India are provided stipend by ICMR.
Fees
No tuition fees are payable for the course by Indian participants.
Course Content
The course offers training in the practical aspects of hormone assays as well
as theoretical background of the principles underlying various hormone assays and
the significance of their estimations. Theoretical and practical aspects of radioactive
isotopes and radioactive counters will also be taught.
Award of Certificate
A certificate is given by the Institute to participants who complete the
course satisfactorily.
Boarding and lodging
The course is full-time and residential in nature. Participants are housed in
the International Hostel on NIN campus. Hostel charges are well within the stipend provided
to participants.
Applications Procedure
Prescribed application form
for admission to the course is obtainable from the Deputy Director,
Extension & Training Division,
National Institute of Nutrition,
Hyderabad-500 007,
India.
While advance applications may be sent direct to NIN, official copies of the
applications are to be received in the Institute's office before the closing
date.
Closing date
The last date for receipt of applications for admission to the course is June 1.
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