BMS Greatest and Latest Guest Lecture Series - By Prof. Dr. M. Arivanandhan, Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Anna University by Anatomy SDC

Greetings,

Department of Anatomy is conducting a guest lecture for the “Greatest and Latest Guest Lecture series” entitled “Nanostructured Materials for Energy Harvesting Applications” by Prof. Dr. M. Arivanandhan, Professor, Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Anna University, Chennai on 3rd December 2022 at 12.00noon in Decennial Hall, Saveetha Dental College. All are welcome!

Thank you.       

Guest Speakers & Resource Persons - Hands-on Training cum Workshop on Basic Techniques in Animal Handling & Research - 22.11.2022 by Anatomy SDC

Department of Anatomy & BRULAC, Saveetha Dental College has organized a one day workshop on “Hands-on Training cum Workshop on Basic Techniques in Animal Handling & Research” on 22nd November, 2022. The session started after registration of all the participants. The inaugural function was moderated by 3rd Year B.Sc Students, Ms. M. Bhavadharini and Ms. Blessy Gifta. The Inauguration function commenced with the invocation song “Tamil Thai Vazhthu”. Glimpses of Animal House Facility were showcased on-screen as a small video to the august gathering. The Welcome Address was delivered by Dr. K. Yuvaraj Babu, Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy. Event Report was given by Dr. Lavanya Prathap, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy. The guests were addressed by Dr. Sheeja Varghese, Registrar (Academics), SIMATS, Dr. Aravind Kumar, Dean, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals and Dr. M. Raman, Professor & Senior Veterinarian, Department of Microbiology, SDC. The session concluded with the Vote of Thanks by Dr. M. Karthik Ganesh, Assistant Professor & Scientist, Department of Anatomy.  The inaugural function ended with “National Anthem”.

The scientific lecture session had 4 separate lectures. The first lecture was given by Dr. M. Karthik Ganesh, Assistant Professor & Scientist, Department of Anatomy & BRULAC, SDC on the topic “In Vivo Animal Experimentation in Biomedical Research”. The talk was very informative to the research aspirants which contained many experimental and surgical photos which turned out to be a visual treat to the participants. The 2nd lecture was on “Experimental Drug Targets in Rats and Mice with respect to Human Biology by Dr. K. Meenakshi Sundaram, Assistant Professor & Research Scientist, BRULAC. The participants received good insights in various animal experimentation modalities and got clarified with several research queries with the Scientist. The 3rd session was an online International webinar on “Three R’s of Human Animal Experimentation” given by Dr. T.S. Mohamed Saleem, Assistant Professor - Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Riyadh ELM University, Riyadh-KSA. The talk highlighted the 3 R’s, ethical concerns, humane end points, etc., of experimentation in human and animal research. The final session was delivered by Dr. M. Raman, Professor & Senior Veterinarian, Department of Microbiology, SDC on the topic “Laboratory Animal Diseases and Diagnosis”. Professor briefed on all major zoonosis of animal origin and basic infections and diseases in animals for research and in Animal House Facility. He also explained in detail about various national and international fellowships, PDF schemes available for researchers.

After the lecture session the entire participants were divided into 4 batches and made to visit the animal house facility batch by batch. Dr. K. Yuvaraj Babu, Dr. M. Karthik Ganesh, Dr. K. Meenakshi Sundaram and Dr. G. Mydhili co-ordinated and trained each batch separately. Then all the 4 batches were taught with mice, rat and rabbit handling. All the oral gavage, various modes of injections, etc., were trained hands-on with volunteered participants. Blood collection modes were demonstrated in common for all. Finally the animals were euthanized and all the organ collection was demonstrated in Wistar rats as per approved protocol and CPCSEA guidelines. The hands-on session ended with overwhelming positive feedbacks from all the participants including faculties, research scholars and students of institutions inside and outside of our college.

International CDE on “MANIFE(A)ST- THE ART O#HealTHYSELF??” - By Dr. Karpagam Krishnamoorthy by Anatomy SDC

Greetings,

Department of Anatomy is conducting an International CDE entitled “MANIFE(A)ST- THE ART O#HealTHYSELF??” By Dr. Karpagam Krishnamoorthy, BDS, MSc, PhD, Assistant Teaching Fellow, Centre For Anatomy and Human Identification, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom at 10.00am on 10th December 2022 through virtual mode at Saveetha Dental College. All are welcome!

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/jYEAux1TwDJoPrsj9

Thank you.

Workshop at a glance - Hands on Workshop in "Basics of Animal Handling techniques & Research" @ BRULAC, SDC on 22.11.2022 by Anatomy SDC

The Department of Anatomy & Biomedical Research Unit and Laboratory Animal Center (BRULAC), Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals conducted a “Hands-on Training cum Workshop on Basic Techniques in Animal Handling & Research” on 22nd November 2022. The workshop turned out to be a great success and received overwhelming response from all the participants. Hats-off to the "Anatomy & BRULAC Team"

Hands on Workshop in "Basics of Animal Handling techniques & Research" @ BRULAC, SDC by Anatomy SDC

Dear all, Greetings!

The Department of Anatomy, Biomedical Research Unit and Laboratory Animal Center (BRULAC), invites you to a Hands on Workshop in Animal Handling techniques.

Date: Nov 22, 2022. Venue: Department of Anatomy, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals.

Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddRsdZRuCiHrFxdMvODR4Vj7pxCqZ30bDKUE2SlDVs8zNkFw/viewform?usp=share_link

Dr. M. Karthik Ganesh - High Impact Publication - IF: 33.5 by Anatomy SDC

Dr. M. Karthik Ganesh, published a High Impact Paper Publication titled “Role of METTL3 in regulating Pulmonary Hypertension via controlling GLUT4 mRNA Translation” in the prestigious American Heart Association Journal “Circulation” with Impact Factor of 33.5.
The highest impact factor publication of the department ever.

Faculty Awards - Dr. M. Karthik Ganesh - “TOP 100 RESEARCHERS INDIA 2022” by Anatomy SDC

INDIA EDUCATION AWARDS presented by Education Connect Plus (A unit of Hypedge Media) is a National Awarding Sector in the field of Academics and Research. It is an initiative of Education Connect Plus to honor and recognize the Top 100 Teachers, Professors and Researchers amongst India’s best quality teachers and researchers across the nation with selected nominations. For the year 2022, Dr. M. Karthik Ganesh, Assistant Professor - Department of Anatomy, Scientist - Biomedical Research Unit and Lab Animal Centre (BRULAC), Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, SIMATS, Chennai has been selected and awarded the “TOP 100 RESEARCHERS INDIA 2022” through virtual mode on 30th September 2022.

ICTBR 2022 - Best e-Poster Award in Anatomy by Anatomy SDC

Dr. Souparnika, Dr. Gannamaneni Sriraj, Dr. Krishna Meghal, Dr. Hansika and Dr. Harshitha has won Best e-Poster Award in Anatomy Research at the “International Conference On Current Trends In Biomedical Research (ICTBR 2022), conducted by the Department of Pharmacology, SDC on 30th September 2022.

ICTBR 2022 - Best Poster Award in Anatomy by Anatomy SDC

Mr. Kandeeban, Ms. Aardra, Mr. Pranaw and Mr. Hanish has won Best Poster Award in Anatomy Research at the “International Conference On Current Trends In Biomedical Research (ICTBR 2022), conducted by the Department of Pharmacology, SDC on 30th September 2022.