Dr Anand Kumar Memorial SymposiumRajvi H Mehta27 January 2011 |
On the occasion of the 75th birth anniversary and the first death anniversary of Dr. T. C Anand Kumar,the doyen of reproductive biology and the pioneer of India's first scientifically documented IVF baby in 1986. The Symposium will be held at the Raman Research Institute, Bangalore on January 28, 2011 at 8.45 am. All are welcome. You can write to [email protected] or 9845238080.
Dr. T. C. Anand Kumar Memorial Symposium
“A Journey from Reproductive Biology, Neuro-endocrinology,
Nasal spray route for Contraceptive delivery to
Assisted Reproductive Technologies in India”
Date
:
January 28, 2011
Venue
:
Raman Research Institute Auditorium, Bangalore
Registration
:
8. 45 – 9.00 am (Registration Free; but mandatory)
Programme
9.00 – 9.15 am
:
Welcome Address
9: 15 – 9: 20 am
:
Lamp lighting
9: 20 – 9: 40 am
:
Tribute to Dr. T. C. Anand Kumar
(18/1/1936 – 26/1/2010)
Hon. Prof. Endocrinology & Metabolism
M S Ramiah Medical College
CEO- Bangalore Diabetes Hospital
Emeritus Medical Scientist
&
President: Indian Society for Study of Reproduction & Fertility (ISSRF)
Centre for Advanced Studies
University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
Chairman & Managing Director
Cipla Ltd, India
Scientific Session – I
Lecture – I
9.40 – 10.10 am
:
Dr. Satish Gupta, PhD,
National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, India
Topic
Indian Experience in the Development of Novel Contraceptives - Contributions by Dr. T.C.. Anand Kumar
Lecture – II
10.15 – 10 .45 am
:
Dr. Asok Kumar, PhD,
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pathology, New York University School of Medicine, NY, USA
Topic:
An electron microscopic voyage from reproductive biology to neuroscience
10.45 – 11 .00 am
Tea – Break
11.00 – 11. 15 am
:
Tribute to Dr. T. C. Anand Kumar
Former Professor of Medicine, AIIMS
Former President of the National Academy of Medical Sciences, ND
1705-A Beverly Park II, DLF City, Phase II, Gurgaon - 122009
(to be read out by Prof. A.K. Susheela, New Delhi)
Professor of Neuroscience
University of Cambridge
(to be read out by Dr. Rajvi Mehta, Mumbai)
Former Head, Dept. of Biochemistry, AIIMS
Former Director of National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi
Presently: Chief of Talwar Research Foundation,
Neb Vally, Sainik Farms, ND- 68
(to be read out by Dr. Asok Kumar, New York)
Scientific Session – II
Lecture – III
11.15 – 11.45 am
:
Dr. A J Rao, PhD
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Topic
Insights into the differential action of hormones. Implication in progression of some cancers
Lecture – IV
11.45 – 12.15 pm
:
Prof. Sanjeev Jain, DPM,MD
Molecular Genetics Laboratory
Department of Psychiatry
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Hosur Road
Bangalore
Topic
Late onset genetic disorders in neurology and psychiatry: promises and possibilities
Lecture – V
12.15 – 12.45 pm
:
Dr. Smita Mahale, PhD,
National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health,
ICMR Institution, Mumbai
Topic
SNPs in follicle stimulating hormone receptor gene: Significance in female reproduction
Lecture – VI
12.45 – 1.15 pm
:
Prof. (Dr.) N. Pandiyan M.D
Chief Consultant in Andrology and Reproductive Medicine and
Head of the Department of Reproductive Medicine
Chettinad Hospital and Research Institution, Chennai
Director, International Academic affiliations,
Chettinad University
Topic:
The impact of environmental pollution on fertility
1.15 – 2.00 pm
:
Lunch Break
Scientific Session – III
Lecture – VII
2.00 – 2.30 pm
:
Dr. R. S. Sharma, PhD,
Deputy Director-General (Senior Grade)
Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi, India
Topic
Establishing guidelines on ethical issues in Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), infrastructure and manpower requirements for ART Clinics in India”
Lecture – VIII
2.30 – 3.00 pm
:
Prof. A. K. Susheela , Ashoka Fellow, Ph.D., F.A.Sc, F.A.M.S (India)
Former Professor of Anatomy, AIIMS
Presently Executive Director, Fluorosis Foundation of India, Delhi-92
Topic
Control anemia in pregnancy, pre-term deliveries and low birth weight babies in natural conception and possibility in assisted reproduction
Lecture – IX
3.00 – 3.30 pm
:
Dr. Rajvi H Mehta, PhD
Trivector Embryo Support Academy, Mumbai
Topic
The Journey of ART – Trials and Tribulations
3.30 – 3.45 pm
Tea Break
3.45 – 4.30 pm
Tributes to Dr. Anand Kumar
Dr. Subhas Mukherjee Memorial Reproductive Biology Research Centre, Kolkata
Vote of Thanks by Dr. Rajvi Mehta
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