Guest lecture on “Key Insights of Transcription Factor EB on Mechanism – Based Therapeutic Approaches of Alzheimer’s Disease”

Centre of Molecular Medicine, Department of Biochemistry has organized a guest lecture entitled “Key Insights of Transcription Factor EB on Mechanism – Based Therapeutic Approaches of Alzheimer’s Disease” on 28.10.2022. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Ashok Iyaswamy, Research Assistant Professor, Center for Parkinson’s Disease, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong. 40 active participants attended the seminar including under-graduate, post-graduate, research scholars as well as to the faculty members attended the seminar. The lecture was very much useful and gave a better understanding on the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease. The speaker clearly explained about the Alzheimer disease, the underlying three major pathological condition leading dementia, about the dysregulation of autophagy mechanism as one of the hall mark pathway for the disease progression and the cause of death under this condition. Additionally, he also explained about his formulated compound working as both diagnostic and therapeutic agent for Alzheimer disease in detail. Dr. Ashok also guided the post-graduate student to join Ph.D. and the benefits of doing Ph.D. in Hong Kong. He also shared details on the fellowships available for doing Ph.D. in Hong Kong Universities. All the participants interacted with the speaker enthusiastically and got their doubts clarified.

Guest lecture on “Patches and scaffolds for skin regeneration and hemostasis"

The Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry, has organized a guest lecture entitled “Patches and scaffolds for skin regeneration and hemostasis” on September 24, 2022, at Watson & Crick lecture hall, Department of Biochemistry delivered by Dr. G. Devanand Venkatasubbu, Assistant Professor, Department of Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur. The program started with a welcome address given by Dr. F. Arul Prakash, Associate Professor, COMManD. Dr. Devanand shared his valuable knowledge about developing cost effective patches especially for diabetic foot ulcer. He also describe various process involved in the development of skincare products. About 35 students and faculty from various department have participated and benefitted  The session ends with a Vote of thanks given by Dr. Kavitha S, Lecturer, COMManD.

Induction Ceremony of Postgraduate Program in Molecular Medicine -2022

Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMMAND) has introduced a postgraduate program in Molecular Medicine, the only one of its kind in Tamil Nadu by 2021. The induction ceremony for the second batch was held on September 22, 2022. The Chief Guest of the program, Dr. Suresh Kumar Rayala, Chairman GATE/JAM and Professor, Department of Biotechnology, IIT Madras inaugurated the postgraduate program

National Webinar on “Lab to Market-Opportunities for Healthcare Innovations”

The Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry, has organized a National Webinar entitled “Lab to Market-Opportunities for Healthcare Innovations” on August 25, 2022, by Dr. Chitralekha P, Senior Research Scientist and the Coordinator of Healthcare Technologies Division, Centre for Advanced Research and Innovation, Virginia Tech India, IITM Research Park. The speaker shared her valuable knowledge and various innovation processes, Especially how we can develop an innovative idea into a marketable product. The participants from various institutions were participated in the webinar.

National Webinar on “Coral Reef Ecosystem – Climatic Threats and Conservative Efforts”

The Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry, has organized a National Webinar entitled “Coral Reef Ecosystem – Climatic Threats and Conservative Efforts” on July 30, 2022. Dr. Tinesh Thangadurai, CSIR Pool Scientist, Indian Institute of Science. Bangalore shared his valuable knowledge and research experience in marine ecosystems, specifically the role of coral in climatic change, and explained the importance of its preservation. About 150 participants registered for the webinar from various institutions and attended the session.

International webinar on "Environmental Pollutant Bisphenol A Exposure and Cardiovascular Health Risk in Humans"

Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry has organized an International webinar on “Environmental Pollutant Bisphenol A Exposure and Cardiovascular Health Risk in Humans” by Dr. Srinivasa Rao Sirasanagandla, Assistant professor, Department of Human and Clinical Anatomy bhai College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat

Guest Lecture on “Innovation, Product Development and Commercialization in Healthcare Sector”

The Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry, has organized a guest lecture entitled “Innovation, Product Development, and Commercialization in Healthcare Sector” on April 18, 2022, by Dr. C. Sheela Sasikumar, Director-Clinical Research, S.S. Healthcare, Women Entrepreneur, Service Sector Healthcare. The program started with a welcome address given by Dr. V. Vishnu Priya, Professor. Dr. C. Sheela Sasikumar shared her valuable knowledge about developing innovative health care products. The session ends with a Vote of thanks given by Dr. J. Selvaraj, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry.

National Webinar on “Exploring Sustainable Biomaterials with the Exploitation of Microbial Technology”

Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry has organized a National Webinar entitled “Exploring Sustainable Biomaterials with the Exploitation of Microbial Technology” on April 12, 2022 by Dr. S. Sivasankari, Assistant Professor, Department of Green Energy Technology, Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies, Pondicherry University. The program started with a welcome address given by Dr. F. Arul Prakash, Associate Professor. Dr. S. Sivasankari shared her valuable knowledge about developing value-added products from biomass and explained its usefulness in the dental domain. About 100 participants from various institutions attended the session. The session ends with a Vote of thanks given by Dr. S. Kavitha, Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry.