Dr. Mujeeb Rahiman delivered an insightful presentation covering the following key areas: Introduction to Bioinformatics: Definition, scope, and importance of bioinformatics in modern biological sciences. Overview of major bioinformatics tools and techniques. Fundamentals of Genomics and Proteomics: Basics of DNA, RNA, and protein structures and functions. Introduction to genomics and proteomics and their relevance in aquaculture. Biological Databases: Overview of major biological databases such as GenBank, UniProt, and PDB. Importance of data collection, curation, and analysis in aquaculture research. Applications in Aquatic Sciences: Use of bioinformatics in fish genetics, breeding, and disease management. Role of molecular markers and genome sequencing in aquaculture. Applications in taxonomy and species identification using molecular tools. Case studies on fisheries research supported by bioinformatics approaches. The talk was supplemented by a multimedia presentation, making complex topics engaging and easier for the students to grasp.

