Workshop on Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies & Randomized Control Trials

A workshop was organized by the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, CAREon ‘Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies & Randomized Control Trials’ on 03.06.2021& 04.06.2021. The workshop started with an inaugural speech by Dr. Ram Murugesan, Director Research, CARE. This was a two-day workshop with the first day of the sessions addressed by the Director Research and Dr.Shiek Fareeth Ahmed, Associate Professor, FAHS, CHRI on the fundamental and advanced meta-analysis. The other international resource persons were Alexander Jarde and Judy Wright, University of York, England. They discussed the topics on Advance Meta-Analysis on Randomized Control Trials. On the Second day, Hands-on-training was given to the participants. Around 55 participants from various specialities of Allied Health Sciences and research scholars of our Institute attended the workshop.

Jun 03, 2021

Ph.D. Public Viva-Voce Examination

An online Ph.D. Public Viva-Voce Examination of Mrs. Madhumala Gopinath was conducted by the Faculty of allied health sciences where the Ph.D. scholar went on to defend her thesis entitled, “Elucidating the role of WWTR1(TAZ) in directing the fate of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells and colon cancer cells”.Mrs. Madhumala Gopinath worked under theguidance ofProf. Dr. Surajit Pathakat Chettinad allied health sciences laboratory. The defense was held on 28.04.2021 via online mode. A total of 90 participants participated during the viva voce. Dr. A. Devi, Associate Professor, Department of Genetic Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai was present as an external examiner for this Ph.D. Public Viva-Voce. The session was followed by an insightful question and answer session where Ms. Madhumala defended with confidence and was able to satisfy the audience with her flawless delivery.

Apr 28, 2021

CARE - Vaccination UTSAV Lecture

NSS, ChettinadAcademy of Research & Educationorganizeda vaccination Utsav lectureon 12.04.2021.The lecture was actively participated by the faculty and students from Chettinad college of nursing. Mrs.Nancy Victoria,Assistant Professor delivered a lecture onCOVID-19 vaccination, immunogenic reaction, types of vaccines,vaccination centers,andindications, contraindications of vaccination,and adverse effects. The speaker alsoinsisted the students educate their parents,friends, and community to get vaccinated.The students raised questions about the difference betweencovaxin and covishield, about vaccination in pregnant women, etc., and the speaker addressed them all.

Apr 12, 2021

AHS - Futuristic Research in Nanotechnology

The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, CARE organized a one-day International Conference on ‘Futuristic Research in Nanotechnology’ on 25.03. 2021. The main aim of the conference was to provide a platform for sharing valuable ideas in the field of Nanotechnology amongscientists, academicians, researchers,and studentsaround the world.A total number of 484 participants registered for the conference among which 24 participants were from countries such as South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Turkey,and Taiwan. Three scientific sessions were held with eminent speakers from renowned international and national institutes. Dr. PS Vijayakumar, Scientist and AcSIR-Assistant Professor from Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Ajitgarh, Punjab delivered a plenary lecture of session 1. His speechwas on designing nanoparticles suitable for the targeted delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs to cancer cells. He also spoke about developing nanoparticles for food preservation and pest control. The second plenary lecture was delivered byDr. Sujoy K Das, Senior Scientist and AcSIR Assistant Professor, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata. His lecture was about the bioinspired and biomimetic synthesis of nanomaterials foranti-biofouling and antibacterial activity. The Keynote address of the conference was given by Dr. Aravind Vijayaraghavan, Reader-Nanomaterials, Department of Materials, National Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester, United Kingdom. He spoke about the use of graphene-based nanomaterials in the field of medicine. His lecture highlighted the salient features of graphene in fabricatingultra-sensitiveimmunoassay biosensors. This was followed by oral and e-poster presentationswere conducted. Presentations were judged and best presentation awards were given. The conference served as an opportunity for young minds to acquire knowledge about nanomaterials and their nanocomposites used in medicine and agriculture.

Mar 25, 2021

AHS - Seminar on Critical importance of Research Exposure of the Medical Students for the Development of Best Clinical Mind

A seminar was organized by the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, CARE on 19.03.2021 via the Hybrid platform (Mini Auditorium and zoom platform (online). The speaker of the seminar was Dr. AK Duttaroy, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway; Editor-in-Chief of the prestigious Food and Nutrition research journal of the Swedish Nutrition Foundation. The moderator of the seminar was Dr.Antara Banerjee, Associate Professor, Department of Medical Biotechnology, CARE. Director of Research, Prof R Murugesan introduced the speaker and interacted with the speaker regarding further development of translational research at CARE in collaboration with the University of Oslo, Norway. The speaker Dr.Duttaroy, an Indian-born American Medical scientist, has various remarkable accomplishments under his belt which includes 255 publications, several books on diverse topics related to nutrition, lifestyle, disease, and human placental researches. He is currently the selection committee member of the Nobel Prize in medicine. The topics discussed were about the importance of research and how this research exposure is necessary for medical students for developing the clinical minds. The participants were the faculties, research scholars, postgraduate and undergraduate students of medicine and allied health sciences. A total of 160 participants attended the seminar. The seminar was followed by a discussion where many of the attendees interacted and discussed.

Mar 19, 2021

CARE - International Women’s Day Commemoration (8 March 2021)

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Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) commemorated the International Women’s day 2021 with the theme of ‘Choose to Challenge’ on March 8, 2021. The Chief Guest of the event was Ms.Pushpa Narayan, Senior Assistant Editor, Times of India.

The event started auspiciously with a prayer. The introductory speech was given by Prof. Dr. Ruckmani, Head, Department of Pharmacology, CHRI who spoke on the history behind the celebration of International Women’s Day and the need for the attitudinal change in both men and women. This was followed by the Inaugural address by our Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Dr. T.Balasubramanian. He reminded us that every religion insists on the importance of women. He also affirmed the fact that behind every man there is a woman and talked about the contributions of Avvaiyar and Mother Teresa. He also lauded the many roles played by a woman from birth. The chief guest appreciated the institute that it has ‘CARE’ in the name. She spoke that it is the responsibility of every person in the society on women empowerment. This was followed by Dr. Merlin, Department of Anesthesiology who spoke on painless delivery.

Smt. Geetha Muthiah Labour Analgesia services was then inaugurated by the chief guest. An interesting debate was conducted with two teams of six participants from all the schools and colleges under CARE, who debated on the topic- whether women should change or men should change their attitude to prevent women oppression. Faculty and students from schools of Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Dental College, Allied health sciences, Law, Architecture, Physiotherapy and College of nursing attended the event and actively participated in the discussion on women oppression and crime against them. The chief guest concluded that women have a strong role and ability in convincing men to change for women's empowerment. Dr. Vijayashree, Head, Department of Pathology, CHRI delivered the vote of thanks. The program was ended with National anthem.

Mar 08, 2021

International Women’s day 2021 - Sports Tournament

As part of the International Women’s day, 2021 celebration at Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, the Department of Physical Education conducted a Sports tournament exclusively for all women (students & staff) on 08.03.2021. The tournament comprised of various sports events such as Lucky Corner, Tug of War, Pot hitting, and Ball passing relay. This sports tournament involved female students from all the constituent colleges/schools of CARE, to play as a team. Prof. Dr. Rukmani, HOD, Department of Pharmacology inaugurated the women’s day Sports Tournament. About 350 participants, including students and staff members, took part in the events organized. The winner of Tug of War was a team of students of I year M.Sc Psychology and Runners-up were I year M.Sc students of AHS. The winner of Pot hitting event was Gayathri. R, I year M.Sc Psychology. Lucky corner and Ball pass Relay sports winners were Nursing, Physiotherapy, MBBS, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Architecture, and Faculty of Allied health Sciences students. Dr. T. Balasubramian, Vice-Chancellor of Chettinad Academy of Research & Education was the Chief Guest and he distributed the certificates and medals to the winners. The entire campus wore a festive look during this women’s day celebration and the event ended in grand splendor.

Mar 08, 2021

Plastic-free environment awareness campaign

NSS and Unnat Bharat Abhiyan of CARE organized a plastic-free campaign in the adopted village Kayar. Nearly 100 students and volunteers from FAHS, CCN, and CSP participated in the event. They went door to door of the villagers and collected the plastic bags and distributed cloth bags to them. This is a part of the Swacchata activity. The faculties accompanying them were Dr. Koyeli Girigoswami, FAHS, Ms. Nancy Victoria, CCN, and Mrs. Swathi, CSP.

Mar 06, 2021

PRIDE RE-IMAGINING WOMANHOOD

Chettinad Academy of Research and Education in collaboration with AWARE India, organized an awareness campaign on 1st March 2021 for women empowerment to commemorate International women’s day. The event was inaugurated by Vice chancellor of our university Dr. T. Balasubramanian. Women activists from the Aware India Organization addressed the students of CARE, in which they discussed on topics- Gender equality, Child abuse, Mental Health and also promoted the Women safety at Schools, Colleges and Workplaces. This event happened in mini auditorium of our campus and more than 320 female students and faculty attended.This was followed by a PRIDE RIDE Campaign, which is a bike riding event by women that starts from Chennai and Puducherry to cover all districts of Tamil Nadu. This is being done in a view of achieving the mission statement- ‘Re-imagining Womanhood’, on this International women’s day. Our Vice chancellor, Dr. T. Balasubramanian flagged off the she-riders riding campaign.The she-riders (Woman motorcycle riders club) is all set to 1 Goal will ride for 31 days to cover all the 39 districts spreading awareness about women empowerment.

Mar 01, 2021

NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY 2021

FUTURE OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION Faculty of allied health sciences, CARE commemorated conducted National Science Day on the theme ‘Future of Science Technology and Innovation’ from 23.02.2021 to 26.02.2021. Guest lectures, workshops, and competitions were the events organized during the science day celebration. The competitions held were scientific quizzes, bio-connections, drawing/painting, elocution, essay writing, and Debate. The inauguration event of the celebration was started with a special address by our Honorable Vice-Chancellor Dr.T. Balasubramanian, CARE, and the chief guest Dr. R. Venkatesan, Scientist-G from National Institute of Ocean Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences, India. Dr. R. Venketesan encouraged the students to brief the latest innovation and contribution of the Ministry of Earth Sciences in Science and technology. A total of 250 participants enrolled in competitions and prizes were distributed to the winners. The guest lecture was attended by 480 participants.

Feb 23, 2021

International Mother Language Day

The Department of Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute commemorated the International Mother Language Day on 19.02.2021. The event comprised of a Guest lecture and a language translation competition for the students of all the constituent colleges of CARE. The Online Guest lecture was on the topic ‘தாய் மொழியும் தமிழ் மொழியும்’ delivered by Dr.Arasendiran, Retired Professor of Tamil, Madras Christian College. The event was presided by the Vice-Chancellor, CARE and Dean, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute. Around 150 participants attended the program. The lecture was followed by a group competition on a translation of selected English words. There was active participation by the medical, dental, pharmacy, nursing, physiotherapy, architecture, and law college students in the competition. Prizes were distributed to the winners. The students expressed that the program was much useful and the competition was interesting.

Feb 19, 2021

Online Workshop on Social Entrepreneurship conducted by MGNCRE, Ministry of Education

Online Workshop on Social Entrepreneurship conducted by MGNCRE, Ministry of Education, Govt Of India hosted by Social Entrepreneurship, Swacchata and Rural Engagement Cell, CARE, UBA and NSS, CARE.

Participants : 250As

a part of Social Entrepreneurship Cell of the Higher Education Institution, MGNCRE conducted an online workshop for motivating and promoting Swachhta and Social Entrepreneurship through preparation of ‘Social Enterprise Business Plans’ at Chettinad Academy of Research and Education. In this regard, Social Entrepreneurship, Swacchata and Rural Engagement Cell, CARE, UBA and NSS, CARE has conducted an online workshop for one-hour for the students with knowledge sharing including aspects of encouraging Social Entrepreneurship. The online workshop was in hybrid model with zoom participants as well as live streaming was done. The organizers were Dr. Priyadharshini S, Professor and HOD, Department of Microbiology, CHRI and Coordinator, Social Entrepreneurship, Swacchata and Rural Engagement Cell, CARE and Dr. Koyeli Girigoswami, NSS, PO and UBA Coordinator, CARE. There were 200 students and 50 faculties who attended the workshop. The workshop was very much encouraging for the students to become self-dependent by starting small business.

Jan 07, 2021

Plastic-free environment awareness campaign

NSS and Unnat Bharat Abhiyan of CARE organized a plastic-free campaign in the adopted village Kayar. Nearly 100 students and volunteers from FAHS, CCN, and CSP participated in the event. They went door to door of the villagers and collected the plastic bags and distributed cloth bags to them. This is a part of the Swacchata activity. The faculties accompanying them were Dr. Koyeli Girigoswami, FAHS, Ms. Nancy Victoria, CCN, and Mrs. Swathi, CSP.

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