Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostics conducted a one-day workshop offering participants a unique opportunity for gaining hands-on training in capillary electrophoresis and Immunotyping, covering the principles of capillary electrophoresis, clinical applications of both serum and urine protein electrophoresis, and patterns of interpretation.
The Organizing Chairperson of the workshop is Dr Neepa Chowdhury, Section Head, Department of Biochemistry & LC-MS, Suraksha Diagnostics Ltd, Kolkata, and the Organizing Secretary is Dr Sanchayan Sinha, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Sagore Dutta Hospital, Kolkata.
The distinguished faculty included Dr Pinaki Sarkar, Professor, Department of Biochemistry, IPGMER & SSKM Hospital; Dr Neepa Chowdhury, Section Head, Department of Biochemistry & LCMS Suraksha Diagnostics Ltd; Dr Sanchayan Sinha, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Sagore Dutta Hospital, Kolkata; Dr Anannya Ghosh, Consultant Biochemist, Suraksha Diagnostics Ltd, Kolkata .
The programme covered the roles of immunotyping in diagnostics, its indications and interpretations. There was a stepwise immunotyping demonstration and interpretation of electrophoretograms.
The programme was designed to strengthen conceptual understanding of Capillary Electrophoresis and Immunotyping, provide practical exposure to cutting-edge laboratory tools, enhance laboratory skills and confidence in interpreting of electrophoretograms, and bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world laboratory practice.
The workshop was particularly beneficial for postgraduate students, researchers, and faculty members.
Speaking on the objective behind the workshop, Dr. Somnath Chatterjee, Chairman & Joint Managing Director at Suraksha Clinic & Diagnostics, said: “At Suraksha Diagnostics, we believe that the future of healthcare lies in the empowerment of young professionals with both knowledge and practical skills. Workshops like these not only strengthen technical expertise but also encourage innovation and accuracy in diagnostic practices. Our aim is to create a platform where scientific learning seamlessly integrates with patient-centric outcomes.”
The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation from postgraduate students, biochemistry faculty members, and researchers from several institutions across the city. Participants appreciated the interactive format, live demonstrations, and clarity of case-based discussions, which deepened their understanding of electrophoretic techniques and their diagnostic implications.