Telangana: Kakatiya Government College in Hanamkonda hosts international seminar on biomedical research

Kakatiya Government College, Hanamkonda, hosted an international seminar on biomedical research with global experts addressing emerging topics like mesothelioma biomarkers, women's health, and drug resistance in tuberculosis. The event witnessed active participation from faculty, researchers, and students.

Hanamkonda: The Department of Zoology at Kakatiya Government College conducted a one-day international seminar on “Biomedical Research: Exploring the Frontiers of Health and Disease” on Wednesday.

The seminar featured eminent speakers from across the globe, focusing on cutting-edge topics in biomedical science.

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Dr Chandra Goparaju, a senior scientist from NYU Langone Health, New York, delivered a keynote lecture on “Mesothelioma Biomarkers: Discovery in Search of Validation”, highlighting the evolving landscape of cancer detection and diagnostics.

Dr M Vasavi Reddy from Vasavi Hospitals presented a talk on “Innovative Trends in Shaping the Future of Women’s Health”, focusing on technology-driven solutions in modern healthcare.

The third lecture was delivered by Dr Amitava Bandu, Department of Biotechnology, NIT Warangal, who spoke on “Drug Resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis: Mechanism and Therapeutic Approaches”, emphasizing the urgent need for novel interventions against TB.

The event was coordinated by Dr P Rohini and Dr A Sanjeeviah, Head of the Department of Zoology, with overall supervision by Principal Prof G Srinivas. Faculty members Dr P Gowri, Dr TD Dinesh, Dr V Rajaiah, and Dr U Swamy, along with students from the college, actively participated in the seminar.

According to a press release, the seminar aimed to foster awareness, knowledge-sharing, and research interest among students in the domain of biomedical science.