Dr. Kaviyarasi Renu, Lecturer, Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics, Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, has been invited as Chief Guest and inaugurated the state-level seminar on "Recent Trends in Environmental Toxicity" on November 7, 2022 @ Arcot Sri Mahalakshmi Women's College.
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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.
Guest lecture on “Grey Area of Female Fertility - A Molecular Diagnosis of Endometrial TB”
Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry has organized a guest lecture on “Grey Area of Female Fertility - A Molecular Diagnosis of Endometrial TB” delivered by Dr. Suresh Mickymaray, Associate Professor, Department of Biology, College of Science, Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia
Invited Lecture on "Clinical Applications of Flow Cytometry"
Dr. Ullas Mony, Professor, Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals delivered an invited Talk on "Clinical Applications of Flow Cytometry" @ FACS Technologists Education program organised by BD Biosciences held at Chennai on 22nd July, 2022
Hands-on Workshop on Advanced Molecular Techniques in Dental Research
Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry has organized a “Hands-on Workshop on Advanced Molecular Techniques in Dental Research” on 22-23rd July, 2022
Star Summit- 2022
STAR Summit-2022, the mega research presentation event for dental students, was held on June 23-25, 2022. About 92 of our BDS students presented posters on Biochemistry and these posters were evaluated by the Senior lecturers and Professors from various other colleges and awarded best poster awards to outstanding students
Guest Lecture on "Intermittent Fasting and Ketogenic diet as an alternative treatment for Type 2 Diabetes mellitus"
Dr. R. Gayathri, has been invited as the Guest Speaker for the 8th module lecture on "Intermittent Fasting and Ketogenic diet as an alternative treatment for Type 2 Diabetes mellitus" organized by School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology.
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 on natural cosmetic ingredients and their patentability” on May 23, 2022, by Dr. Gottumukkala Venkateshwara Rao, Director, Nibu Hygiene and Care Pvt. Ltd., Chennai.
International webinar on “HOW TO SET GOALS AND REACH THEM”
Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry has organized an International webinar on “HOW TO SET GOALS AND REACH THEM” by Dr. Kumar, Head, R & D, Dreamglass Group, Madrid, Spain on May 21, 2022
One Day Workshop on Clinical Applications of Flow Cytometry
Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry has organized a “One Day Workshop on Clinical Applications of Flow Cytometry” on May 21, 2022
One Day Workshop on Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles and their Characterization
Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry has organized a one day workshop on “Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles and their Characterization” held on May 14, 2022
Faculty Development Programme on "Multiple Interactive Learning Algorithm - A Paradigm Shift"
Dr. V. Vishnu Priya, has been invited as the Guest Speaker for the Faculty Development Programme on "Multiple Interactive Learning Algorithm - A Paradigm Shift" organized by Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS.
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.