Remain addicted to scientific exploration, students told

Tribune News Service

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Chandigarh, December 23

The Department of Biochemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh, organised a symposium on ‘Novel Innovations in Biochemistry’ here today.

Prof DP Sarkar, Director, IISER, Mohali, in his keynote address elaborated on his journey from a teacher to a researcher and motivated students to remain addicted to scientific exploration to make an impact on society.

Dr Ashok Chauhan from the University of South Carolina, USA, delivered a talk on ‘Role of HIV in neuronal infections’.

Other invited speakers such as Dr Rachna Chaba, IISER, Mohali; Prof Jyotdeep Kaur and Prof Madhu Khullar, PGIMER, Chandigarh; Dr Neeti Sanan Misra, ICGEB, New Delhi; and Dr D Datta, Ramalingaswamy fellow at Panjab University; highlighted the importance of biochemistry in several applied fields such as crop improvement, nutrition and medicine. Participants exhibited their scientific research at the symposium which was followed by a cultural programme.

The department in its 55th year celebrated its alumni meet today. The day was dedicated for an interaction of alumni with students and faculty of the department. The programme was appreciated by the alumni and they were enthusiastic about sharing their experiences at the department. Over 75 alumni of the Department of Biochemistry had travelled from far and near to participate in the programme.