1 Day National Hands-On Workshop: AI Tools for Faster Biological Research (No Coding Required)

National Workshop - AI Tools for Faster Biological Research

Build a Complete AI-Powered Research Workflow in Just 1 Day — No Coding Required

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Certificates for all Participants

Are you spending hours searching for papers, struggling with data analysis, or finding it hard to write and polish your manuscript? This workshop shows you how to do all of it  faster and smarter using AI tools, with zero coding experience needed.

In just 1 day, you will learn how to use AI across every major stage of your research workflow: from finding papers and generating ideas, to analysing biological sequences, creating figures, writing manuscripts, and understanding the ethics of AI in research.

Hosted by Biotecnika and led by a panel of 5 domain expert speakers, this is one of the most comprehensive hands-on AI workshops for life science researchers in India.

EVENT DETAILS:

📅  Date: 25th April 2025 (Saturday)

⏰  Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (IST)

💻  Mode: Online (Live)

🎓  Certificate: Soft copy Certificate of Participation for all attendees

WHO CAN ATTEND?

This workshop is open to everyone in the life sciences, no programming experience needed.

• MSc / PhD students in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, or related fields

• Research scholars and postdoctoral researchers

• Faculty members and academic researchers in biological sciences

• Lab professionals and scientists in pharma, biotech, or diagnostics industries

• Life science graduates exploring research career paths

• Anyone curious about how AI is transforming biological research

WHY ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP?

AI is transforming the way researchers work. Tasks that used to take days now take minutes. Here's what this workshop solves for you:

• Spending hours searching for relevant papers → Learn to find and summarise papers in minutes

• Can't interpret biological sequence data → Analyse DNA/protein sequences with no-code AI tools

• Slow or weak scientific writing → Draft, polish, and check manuscripts with AI assistance

• Poor-quality research figures → Create publication-ready visuals with BioRender & Canva

• Confused about AI ethics → Learn disclosure rules, journal policies, and best practices

KEY BENEFITS

• Learn 5 practical AI skills in a single day — no coding required

• Get hands-on practice with tasks in every session

• Discover free and freemium tools you can start using immediately after the workshop

• Understand the ethics and disclosure requirements for AI in research

• Receive a soft copy Certificate of Participation from Biotecnika

• Ask your questions live in dedicated Q&A sessions after each module

• Network with researchers from across India

• Learn from 5 expert speakers with real-world research experience

CERTIFICATE

All participants who attend the workshop will receive a soft copy Certificate of Participation issued by Biotecnika. The certificate will be sent digitally after the event.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

10:00 – 10:10 AM | Introduction & Welcome — Dr. Tanushree Saxena

10:10 – 11:20 AM | Session I: AI for Literature Review & Research Ideation — Mrs. Himani Agarwal

• Find relevant papers in minutes

• Summarize research instantly

• Identify research gaps and build a research question

• Hands-on task + Q&A included

11:20 AM – 12:20 PM | Session II: AI for Biological Data Analysis — Ms. Shubhi Singh

• Analyse DNA and protein sequences without coding

• Tools: NCBI BLAST, UniProt, Ensembl, Galaxy Project, KEGG/Reactome, AlphaFold

• Hands-on task + Q&A included

12:20 – 1:00 PM | Lunch Break

1:00 – 2:00 PM | Session III: AI for Presentations, Figures & Research Productivity — Nivedita Pandey

• Create scientific figures with BioRender

• Design research posters and slides with Canva

• Tools: BioRender, Canva, MagicSlides, Mind the Graph, ChatGPT/Copilot

• Hands-on task + Q&A included

2:00 – 3:00 PM | Session IV: AI for Scientific Writing & Manuscript Polishing — Dr. Elamathi Natarajan

• Draft, paraphrase, and polish research manuscripts

• Check plagiarism and assess journal readiness

• Hands-on task + Q&A included

3:00 – 3:45 PM | Session V: AI Ethics & Research Disclosure — Dr. Prangya Rath

• When and how to disclose AI use in research

• Journal policies, data privacy, and academic misconduct risks

3:45 – 4:00 PM | Conclusion — Dr. Tanushree Saxena

MEET YOUR SPEAKERS

Dr. Tanushree Saxena — Host

Workshop host and moderator. Guides participants through the day's agenda and ensures a smooth, engaging experience.

Mrs. Himani Agarwal — Session I: Literature Review & Research Ideation

Expert in AI-driven research workflows. Demonstrates practical tools for fast paper discovery, summarisation, gap identification, and question formulation.

Ms. Shubhi Singh — Session II: Biological Data Analysis

Covers no-code biological data analysis using NCBI BLAST, UniProt, Ensembl, Galaxy Project, KEGG, Reactome, and AlphaFold.

Nivedita Pandey (External Speaker) — Session III: Presentations & Figures

Research Scientist with 11+ years of experience in protein sciences across oncology, cardiovascular disease, and neuroscience. Passionate about using AI for scientific storytelling, data visualisation, and research communication.

Dr. Elamathi Natarajan — Session IV: Scientific Writing & Manuscript Polishing

Guides participants through AI-assisted drafting, paraphrasing, fact-checking, plagiarism detection, and journal-readiness assessment.

Dr. Prangya Rath — Session V: AI Ethics & Research Disclosure

Covers the ethical principles, disclosure best practices, journal policies, and academic integrity considerations for AI use in research.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need coding or programming skills?

No. This workshop is designed entirely for participants with zero coding experience. All tools are no-code or web-based.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. All registered participants who attend the workshop will receive a soft copy Certificate of Participation from Biotecnika.

Is the workshop online or offline?

The workshop is fully online (live). You can join from anywhere using a laptop or desktop with a stable internet connection.

Do I need to install any software beforehand?

No prior installation is required. All tools are web-based. A list of recommended platforms will be shared with registered participants before the event.

Will the session recording be shared?

Please check with the Biotecnika team at the time of registration for the latest recording policy.

Can participants from non-biology backgrounds attend?

The content is designed for life science researchers and students. Participants from adjacent fields such as medicine, pharmacy, agriculture, or chemistry may also find significant value.

What is the refund or cancellation policy?

No refunds will be issued.

Who is this workshop NOT suitable for?

If you are an advanced AI/ML practitioner or bioinformatician seeking deep technical or programming-level content, this workshop may not be the right fit. It is designed for practical, no-code AI tool use in biological research.

Seats are limited. Register now to secure your spot and start using AI to transform your research workflow.

Certificate of Participation | Issued by Biotecnika | Soft Copy | All Attendees Eligible