World IPR Day Theme Lecture

Date : 2022-04-27

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DST -Technology Enabling Centre, Nitte DU has been in the forefront of networking for inter and multi-disciplinary translational research. Social relevance has become the theme of every initiative that the government supports. In this regard, TEC and the Institute Innovation Council, Nitte DU organized World IPR Day Theme Lecture on 27 April 2022. Dr Vishal Rao, Director, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre Bengaluru was the chief guest for the occasion. The programme began with the inspiring video covering the journey of Dr Vishal Rao in developing an indigenous cost-effective voice prosthesis that has helped throat and larynx cancer patients regain their speech post-surgery. The programme was presided by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Sathish Kumar Bhandary in the august presence of Dr Alka Kulkarni Registrar, Dr Sriniketan President IIC, Dr Iddya Karunasagar, Advisor Research and Patents, and Dr Indrani Karunasagar Director Projects and TEC. Dr Indrani Karunasagar welcomed the chief guest Dr Vishal Rao and the gathering followed by Dr Iddya Karunasagar who enlightened the audience on the theme of IPR day and explained the significance of bringing a celebrated clinician scientist for the event. Dr Satheesh Kumar Bhandary in his presidential address, emphasized on developing innovative technologies to help humankind. In the medical field, developing devices would be possible only through recognising problems of patients by clinicians just the way the affordable voice prosthesis was a result of Dr Vishal Rao’s inner call to help the needy who lost their voice during larynx surgery following cancer . In his talk titled “Possibility to Actuality”, Dr Vishal detailed his motivational journey and urged the audience to think differently on solving problems and not shy away from confronting issues with “out of the box” approach to solve problems. His inspirational talk left the audience spell bound and was a huge success that was followed by an interactive session with the active participation of faculty and students from various institutes of the district.

Last updated 2022-10-12 05:00:49

Interactive session with Agrinnovate CEO, Dr Sudha Mysore

Date : 2022-03-18

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Nitte University DST Technology Enabling Centre in collaboration with Agrinnovate, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India organized an interactive session with Agro-industry representatives on 18 March 2022. Dr Sudha Mysore, Chief Executive Officer, Agrinnovate was the Chief Guest and resource person. Dr M.N. Moodithaya, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Nitte University, and president of the event highlighted the importance of bringing together research and innovation and the need to focus on novel technologies as the global trend is moving towards knowledge economy. Dr Indrani Karunasagar explained the genesis of DST Technology Enabling Centres across the entire country with one in each state. The TEC at Nitte University is handholding academic institutions and entrepreneurs and bringing about the much needed academia-industry collaboration. Dr Iddya Karunasagar explained the need for multidisciplinary approach for technology development to solve problems and how the DST TEC is contributing to achieve this goal. Dr Sudha Mysore presented examples of agri-technologies that have been commercialized through Agrinnovate. These include biofertilisers and technologies for crop enhancement for agriculture, technologies for application to dairy and food industry, disease diagnostics and vaccines for veterinary and fisheries sector. Agrinnovate has also created incubation facilities where companies wanting to scale up or field test technologies could do this in collaboration with ICAR institutions or Agricultural Universities. She explained the process of technology development that would benefit farmers, processors and agro-industries, validation of technologies and commercialization. Dr Mamatha from Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research proposed the vote of thanks. Ms Akshatha from DST TEC compered the programme.

Last updated 2022-10-12 04:49:23

Panel discussion on Technology Commercialization

Date : 2022-02-08

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8. DST TEC along with Institutional Innovation Council (IIC), Nitte DU organized a Panel discussion on Technology Commercialization on Feb 08, 2022. Dr. K. Sankaran from Anna University, Chennai was the resource person. Main topics discussed were (a) reaching out to Startups and Entrepreneurs (b) negotiating with clients (c) Licencing options (d) revenue sharing options. Dr. Satheesh Kumar Bhandary Vice Chancelor, Nitte DU delivered the opening address, Dr. Sreeniketan (President, IIC); Dr. Indrani Karunasagar, (Director Projects and DST TEC) and Dr. Iddya Karunasagar, Advisor (Research and Patents) participated as Panelists and raised discussion points.

Last updated 2022-04-04 06:57:57

Guidance Session for potential applicants of BIRAC BIG (Biotechnology Ignition Grant)

Date : 2022-01-24

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1. Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Mumbai in collaboration with DST TEC, Nitte and other ecosystem partners organized a guidance session for potential applicants of BIRAC BIG (Biotechnology Ignition Grant) 20th cycle on 24 January 2022. Dr Iddya Karunasagar was a panelist and the presentation was made by Dr Bratati, Program Manager, SINE IIT-B. A large number of prospective grantees attended the event and had their doubts on the application cleared.

Last updated 2022-10-11 10:50:05

MICROBIOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN FOOD SAFETY

Date : 2021-12-13

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Nitte (DU) and University of Maryland, USA, jointly conducted an ASM (American Society for Microbiology) – IUSSTF (Indo – US Science and Technology Forum) virtual course on ‘Microbiological Risk Assessment in Food Safety’. ASM - IUSSTF Professorship was awarded to Dr Abani Pradhan of University of Maryland to deliver this course in collaboration with Dr Iddya Karunasagar, former Senior Food Safety Officer, FAO and Advisor, Nitte (DU) and Dr Indrani Karunasagar, Director, DST Technology Enabling Center, Nitte (DU). Food is a highly traded commodity internationally and as per World Trade Organisation (WTO) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement, food safety standards should be based on risk assessment carried out according to protocols established by the Joint FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission. Food safety risk assessment involves use of various statistical tools to obtain probabilistic assessment of the risk and to assess the impact of risk management measures. The ASM-IUSSF sponsored course comprised lectures on risk assessment models, Monte Carlo simulations and development of risk estimates. Dr Abani Pradhan delivered lectures on these aspects and Dr Iddya Karunasagar spoke with suitable examples on how risk assessments have been used by the Codex Alimentarius Commission to develop international food safety standards. The course was highly appreciated as it was important for faculty and students in the area of food technology, microbiology, public health and food safety. It attracted 324 registered participants and included faculty and students from Nitte (DU), Pondicherry University, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, State Fisheries Universities in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA), Sri Lanka, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India and number of other academic institutions. Daily attendance exceeded 180 participants and in some institutions, the course was screened in a class room with 50 students watching on one large screen. Before the start of the course, a pre-assessment was carried out. On completion of the course, the participants were provided with feedback form and post-assessment survey done. Over 200 participants returned the forms and obtained e-certificates. Overall the participants graded the course from ‘very good’ to ‘excellent’.

Last updated 2022-02-26 05:38:37