The Nichi-In Centre for Regenerative Medicine(NCRM) is pleased to announce its upcoming NCRM NICHE 2012 - An Anniversary Commemorative Event
Saturday, 13th Oct, 2012 Hotel Savera, Chennai. INDIA
Undergraduate and Postgraduate students of Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Veterinary Science, Dentistry and Medicine enrolled in Government and Private Institutes all over India are eligible to participate. Any number of teams (comprising of 2 members per team) can participate in the Prelims from each Institute. Among the teams, the first two teams who are top scorers in the prelims from that Institute are only eligible to participate in the finals. The finalists of last year (2006 to 2011) quiz cannot participate, however their institute can be represented by other students.
Oct 13, 2012:
AN ALL INDIA
INTER INSTITUTIONAL QUIZ
Fujio Cup Quiz is one of the Events of the Anniversary, which will be preceded by a Plenary Session on Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine and followed by a Symposium on "Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine".
Your Favourite Quiz Master
Dr. John Sudhakar...
What are the events of NCRMNICHE?
When & where is this event going to take place?
Saturday, the 13th of October, 2012 between 1030 and 1830 Hrs at Savera Hotel, Sandesh Hall, Chennai, India. 0930 Hrs- registration for FCQ participants, 1030 - 1130 Hrs Prelims, 1200 Hrs Plenary & Symposium Registration Opens, 1345-1515 Hrs - Fujio Cup Quiz Final rounds,1535 -1650 Plenary session & Symposium on Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine, 1715-1800 Hrs Anniversary function & prize distribution.
Who all can participate in the Quiz?
Undergraduate and Postgraduate students of Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Veterinary Science, Dentistry and Medicine enrolled in Government and Private Institutes all over India are eligible to participate. Any number of teams (comprising of 2 members per team) can participate in the Prelims from each Institute. Among the teams, the first two teams who are top scorers in the prelims from that Institute are only eligible to participate in the finals. The finalists of last year (2006 to 2011) quiz cannot participate, however their institute can be represented by other students.
How to participate in the quiz competition?
1. Register Online, following which you will get a Temporary Enrollment Number
2. Download the Letter of Recommendation, affix your photograph, sign, fill it, get it signed by the Head of your Institution
3. Get a Demand Draft in favour of "Nichi-In Centre for Regenerative Medicine" payable at Chennai for Rs. 400/- (per team of 2 members) for the Registration fee and send it along with the Letter of Recommendation by Courier / Registered Post to "Fujio Cup Quiz by NCRM" Nichi-In Centre for Regenerative Medicine, C-16, Vijaya Health Centre premises, Vadapalani, Chennai - 600 026; Tel: 044-42321322 / 24816743. Further enquiries by email to: webmaster.ncrm@nichimail.jp. Upon receiving the Demand Draft you will get a registration number by email and your team number will appear on the confirmed participant list Online (updated regularly). Mention the Temporary Enrollment Number in the letter along with the Demand Draft.
4. Fujio Cup Quiz Registration Deadline: 5th September 2012
What will the winners of the FCQ get?
1. The WINNING team of quiz will get a cash prize of Rs. 20,000/-
2. The institute to which the winning team of quiz belongs to will be awarded with the Prestigious "Fujio Cup" (Rolling Trophy) which will be with them at their Institution for one year and be surrendered back before the next year's quiz.
3 . The 1st Runner-Up team will get Rs. 10000/- cash prize.
4. Finalists will get certificates distributed at the Anniversary Ceremony (1715-1800 Hrs)
5. All FCQ participants will get a participation certificate for both FCQ and the Symposium, which can be collected at the end of the function.
What are the subjects covered for Quiz?
Basics and essentials of (i) History and development of stem cells / Regenerative Medicine, (ii) Cell Biology, (iii) Molecular Biology, (iv) Stem Cells pre-clinical and clinical applications / Cell therapeutics, (v) Immunology, (vi) Cancer biology, (vii) Developmental biology, (viii) Ethics, (ix) Nanotechnology, (x) Genetics, (xi) Space Age Cell Culture, (xii) International year of chemistry & (xiii) Immune-cell therapy for Cancer (A Special Subject added this year)
Who all can participate in the Plenary Session & Symposium?
Students, Faculty, Scientists working in the field of Life Sciences, Medicine, Veterinary and Dental Sciences, Physicians of all Specialities and all those interested in this Evolving Science of Regenerative Medicine including members of the Public
How to participate as a Delegate to attend the Plenary Session, Symposium & be a Spectator for the Final Rounds of the Quiz?
1.The Registration will open on the 1st of August and will close on the 5th of September 2012.
2. Follow the instructions therein and register Online.
Those who have already completed the Registration formalities before 5th of September, can send their DD on or before 15th of September upto 5.00pm. Those whose Registration is incomplete and Registration Fees not received can come straight to the venue and register themselves on the Spot. For fee details click here
Plenary Session and Symposium Registration Deadline: 5th September 2012
What Else?
Transport, Accommodation and Local Conveyance should be borne by the participants
Important Note:
1. If more than two teams per institute apply, depending upon the space constraints, earlier two teams will be accepted and remaining teams may not be accepted. Therefore getting a temporary enrollment number doesn't ensure a participation.2. The redundant teams will get their reimbursement in the form of an A/C payee cheque only .
3. There is no refund of fee in case of cancellation of participation by the participants
4. The registration for Fujio Cup Quiz and Plenary Session & Symposium may be closed earlier if more than the acceptable number of teams / participants enroll. In such case the early teams (who complete all the formalities) will be given priority.
5. For this Quiz competition we are allowing ONLY teams who produce the Letter of Recommendation from their respective institutes. For organizations which are not educational institutes at this time we are NOT entertaining for participation as it may lead to confusion as there will be so many such organizations which may like to send representations. We accept only students of the same institute as members in a team; mixing of students from two different institutes in a team is NOT allowed.
6. Certificates will be issued only in person after the Validictory Function.
7. Registration may be closed prior to the deadline if the number of registration exceeds the seats available