Research is an integral part
of the vision and the mission of S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences and
Research Centre. Research at the institution has been oriented to areas of
need and emphasizes application of knowledge to relevant problems. The
inculcation of an attitude of inquiry, acquisition of knowledge of the
mechanisms of research and the conduct of research, at various levels of
involvement in health care, are encouraged in faculty and students.
Research is the key to
excellence in academic medicine, but the conduct research is frequently
misunderstood as requiring both skills and resources not available to the
practicing clinician. Defining research as a systemic investigation in
order to contribute to generalizable knowledge makes it clear that
research can be conducted in any environment and with minimal resources.
In the continuation of the
vision of SSIMSRC, Department of Microbiology is conducting National CME
and workshop on Role of molecular techniques in the diagnosis of
infectious diseases.
Improvements in diagnosis,
treatment and prevention of infectious diseases and cancer are closely
lined to the development of state-of-the art techniques and the future
progress of infectious diseases research. The dissemination of information
about current and future techniques and infectious diseases treatment from
the researchers developing the treatments to the physician who treat the
patients is crucial in order to ensure advances in infectious diseases and
cancer treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
It is the advances on the
cutting edge of translational research that bring about improvements in
patient care. Dissemination and exchange of ideas about current and future
techniques are imperative to expanding the knowledge base of physicians
and thereby, creating a higher standard of care for the patients.
The plenary sessions are
designed to describe the latest laboratory breakthroughs in the context of
the potential impact on patient care. Topics include advances in molecular
epidemiology and workshop on real time PCR for diagnosis of infectious
diseases. The invited guest and the topics delivered are as under
Dr.Finn Zedler, Ph, D.,
Molecular Biologist, QIAGEN, Germany. He spoke on UTILITY OF REAL TIME
PCR IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF VIRAL DISEASES.
Dr.Anand Monoharan
Scientist, Dept. of Medicine & Infectious Diseases CMC, Vellore. He spoke
on MOLECULAR METHODS IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF BACTERIAL INFECTIONS.
WORKSHOP – Demonstration &
Interpretation of HCV & HIV by REAL TIME PCR by Mr.Naresh, Application
specialist Manager, QIAGEN.
More than 300 delegates
across the country participated
