Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Aug 24: The Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, today held an interactive session featuring some of the country’s leading clinicians and scientists.
The event, part of the two-day “Inter-University Academic Brainstorming” jointly organized by SKIMS and SKUAST-K, took place at the SKIMS Auditorium.
The session provided a valuable platform for SKIMS faculty to engage with distinguished experts from various fields.
Notable attendees included Dr. N. K. Mehra, Vice President (International Affairs), INSA, and Former Dean, AIIMS New Delhi; Dr. Abdul Masood Khan, Director Incharge of ICMR-JALMA; A. K. Pradhan, Advisor, CDSCO; Dr. Ashok Kumar, Director, IIT Kanpur; Dr. Anu Raghunathan, Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR-NCL Pune; Dr. Bushra Ateeq, Professor & Joy-Gill Chair, Senior Fellow, DBT-Welcome Trust India Alliance; and Dr. M. Jamal, Principal Scientist, CSIR-IIIM Jammu.
Director Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie highlighted SKIMS’s pivotal role in patient care and cutting-edge research, emphasizing the institution’s status as a premier national institution ready to foster strong national and international collaborations.
During the session, the experts actively participated in discussions, sharing insights and exploring collaborative opportunities.
The dialogue focused on critical areas such as establishing a Clinical Trial Unit (CTRU), advancing biomedical research, innovating organ transplantation techniques, and enhancing patient-centric initiatives.
Dr. Shariq R. Masoodi, Dean of the Medical Faculty at SKIMS, facilitated the session, introducing the distinguished guests and expressing deep appreciation for their significant contributions.
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