Stream 3 of CHRF's program, 'Building Scientists for Bangladesh', is targeted towards undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as professionals interested in developing their skills related to laboratory sciences, epidemiology, science communication, or genomics.

At CHRF, we are leveraging our expertise in clinical research, diagnostics and genomics to build intellectual capacity within Bangladesh and create a model for capacity building and decentralization of research worldwide. 

If you wish to apply for any of our laboratory training programs in stream 3, please fill up this form and select the program you are interested in the first section of the form. Further details of the selected program will be available in the next section. 

Laboratory Techniques in Infectious Diseases, LTID (2 weeks): covers principles and hands-on practices of laboratory techniques, including pathogen identification, patient visits, sample collection, biosafety, molecular techniques, antimicrobial testing, and data analysis. Program Fees: 12,000 + 15% VAT -applicable for this program from 1st May, 2024. 

Laboratory Techniques in Infectious Diseases, LTID (3 weeks): third week incorporates learning on environmental surveillance, phage detection from water samples, and an introduction to Next-Generation Sequencing at CHRF's advanced genomics facility. Program Fees: 18,000 + 15% VAT - applicable for this program from 1st May, 2024. 

Next Generation Pathogen Genome Sequencing (3 weeks):  covers hands-on pathogen identification, genomics, and testing techniques at a pediatric hospital, culminating in a presentation on the implications of pathogen genomics for public health using the Illumina platform. Program Fees: 29,000 + 15% VAT -applicable for this program from 1st May, 2024. 

Molecular Biology Training (4 working days): covers training experiences at a major pediatric hospital, and hands-on trainings on a range of techniques from DNA/RNA extraction to qPCR analysis while emphasizing laboratory safety at CHRF headquarters. Program Fees: 8000 + 15% VAT

Clinical Microbiology Training (5 working days): encompasses pediatric hospital visits, hands-on laboratory practices from aseptic sample collection to antibiotic testing, and emphasizes safety, report preparation, and biobanking. Program Fees: 8000 + 15% VAT

Diagnostic Biochemistry (4 working days): encompasses in-patient & out-patient visits of a pediatric hospital, aseptic sample collection, hands-on ELISA for diagnostic tests, use of automated analysers for routine tests (e.g., blood glucose, creatinine, etc.), and validation, QC & calibration of diagnostic machines .Program Fees: 8000 + 15% VAT

If you have questions, please email buildingscientists@chrfbd.org.