Brainstorming session on "Metabolic disorder and uses of medicinal plants of NER" organised
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 05 2022:
A brainstorming and discussion on the theme of "Metabolic disorder and uses of medicinal plants of NER" at Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Imphal today.
The programme was organised by IBSD, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India to celebrate "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" with the involvement of renowned scientists and experts in the field of metabolic disorder, said a press release by IBSD, Imphal.
The resource persons deliberated on the metabolic disorders to enrich the knowledge and interest of the students/researchers of IBSD.
While delivering the welcome address, Professor Pulok K Mukherjee, Director highlighted various research initiatives taken up by IBSD in the field of metabolic disorders to explore the rich bioresource of NER.
Dr.Niloo Srivastava, Scientist, Department of Biotechnology, Govt of India, New Delhi highlighted various aspects of botanical research and development to inspire the young researchers to pursue their research work enthusiastically.
The gathering was also addressed by Dr Ravinder Goswami, Professor, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi emphasizing on the different unmet needs for metabolic disorders with special emphasis on Diabetes and its clinical complications.
Other resource persons, experts and scientists too spoke on different topics related with the discussion and underscored different aspects on drug discovery and development by exploring plant bioresources of NER in metabolic disorders The programme was attended by more than 150 participants, added the release.