Applications open
Molecular Phylogenetics Workshop 2026
Molecular phylogenetics is ubiquitous in scientific research today, from taxonomy to evolutionary biology. The workshop will help participants understand the basic building blocks of phylogenetics through advanced applications. It will combine in-depth theory with hands-on practical sessions for master’s and PhD students and early-career professionals.
- Date
- 1–5 October 2026
- Venue
- CMS Business School, JAIN (deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru
- Application deadline
- 15 August 2026
- Seats
- 20 (limited seats)
- Course fee
- Nil
Fill in the Google form, including your CV and a statement of interest.
Topics covered
- Introduction to phylogenetics
- Basics of tree building
- Hypothesis testing
- Multispecies coalescence
- Divergence dating
- Character evolution
- Biogeography
- Species delimitation
- Applications of phylogenetics
Resource persons
- Prof. Praveen KaranthIISc, Bengaluru
- Dr. Jahnavi JoshiCSIR-CCMB, Hyderabad
- Dr. R ChaitanyaTel Aviv University, Israel
- Dr. Aniruddha Datta-RoyNISER Bhubaneswar
- Dr. Aparna LajmiGITAM University, Visakhapatnam
- Dr. Siddharth SUniversity of Hyderabad
Organizers
Dr. Maitreya Sil & Dr. KS Chetan Nag
- Center for Urban Ecology, Biodiversity, Evolution, and Climate Change (CUBEC), JAIN (deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru
- Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru