The Biotechnology Program under the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and the BRAC University Society for Biotechnology (BUSB) successfully arranged the first session of the informative workshop series on Thursday, 29th February 2024. This interactive session shed light on a revolutionary area of Biotechnology named “Biosensors”. Dr. Munima Haque, Program Director and Associate Professor in the Biotechnology program, inaugurated this event with her insightful words. Dr. Munima introduced the speaker Subarno Hossain Turja. Subarno is a lecturer under the Biotechnology Program at BRAC University who completed his BSc. in Biomedical Engineering from Bucknell University, Pennsylvania, USA and MSc. also, in Biomedical Engineering from Drexel University, Pennsylvania, USA. Subarno's single-minded devotion to the biomedical field is a valuable addition to the biotechnology program as well as BRAC University.
During the session, Subarno enlightened the audience with fascinating contexts of Biosensors and associated applications. Biosensors are considered the key to the future of biotechnological advancement. The research area related to Biosensors assembles intellectuals of different academic backgrounds. BUSB arranged this session for the curious minds of all departments. Apart from the biotechnology students, CSE, and EEE major students also joined this session and quenched their thirst for knowledge on Biosensors.
The workshop provided a comprehensive understanding of biosensors, highlighting their multifaceted applications. Highlighted examples include glucose biosensors for diabetes management, environmental biosensors for pollutant detection, and DNA biosensors for genetic analysis. The workshop also shed light on the engineering principles related to biosensors, which emphasize safety, functionality, design, innovation, and sustainability. Participants explored the critical components of biosensors, primarily transducers and electronic circuits, and gained insights into their functionality in detecting changes. The interactive session not only promoted active participation but also allowed students to apply their newly acquired knowledge creatively.
The workshop on biosensors proved to be an enlightening experience, equipping students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, laying a foundation for their future endeavors in biotechnology.