IBSD celebrates National Science Day
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 28 2023:
Department of Biotechnology of Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD) celebrated the National Science Day on the theme "Global Science for Global Wellbeing" at its conference hall, here, on Tuesday.
Speaking at the programme, IBSD director professor Pulok K Mukherjee highlighted the importance of National science day celebration and informed that programme was organised to inspire and motivate research scholars and students in the field of science and to increase awareness in Science and Technology and its impact on human lives.
The programme was attended by University of Cagliari, Italy Department of Biomedical Sciences associate professor Marco Leonti and St Petersburg State Chemical Pharmaceutical University, Russia Department of Biomedical Sciences professor Alexander N Shikov as the resource persons.
During the programme, professor Marco Leonti shared his experiences on the different healing practices and herbal medicines used in Mexico as well as highlighted the importance of proper documentation, validation and publication of the traditional medicines.
In his address, professor Alexander N Shikov elaborated on the different plants and herbal formulations with particular emphasis on the medicinal plants used for the treatment of respiratory diseases in Russia.
The programme was also attended by more than 150 participants comprising scientists, research scholars and staff of IBSD.