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Workshops and Webinars Conducted

AWARDS AND FELICITATION CEREMONY NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY

Date : 2025-02-28

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DST NUTEC, in association with Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research, The Research Directorate, Nitte DU, Institutional Innovation Council, Nitte DU, organized an ‘Award Ceremony for Student Achievers in Science’ on National Science Day, 28th February 2025 at 2 PM in the seminal hall at NUCSER. Prof. Dr C.N. Ravishankar, Director& Vice Chancellor of the ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Education, GoI, Mumbai, was the chief guest of the event. Prof. Dr Indrani Karunasagar welcomed the gathering, and Prof. Dr Iddya Karunasagar introduced the chief guest to the audience. Later, Dr Iddya Karunasagar, Dr Indrani Karunasagar and Dr Anirban Chakraborty, Director NUCSER, felicitated the chief guest, Dr Ravishankar, on the occasion of Science Day 2025 for his outstanding achievements in fisheries education and research. After the felicitation, the chief guest delivered a lecture on “Fisheries Higher Education in Vikasit Bharath”. He highlighted the developments in fisheries sector and manpower requirements in the country to support the required developments as India is marching towards becoming Vikasit Bharath in 2047. He underlined the need for more investment in fisheries education and research and highlighted the return on such investments that is several folds higher. Awards to student winners of various competitions held on account of National Science Day NUCSER were distributed on this occasion. Dr Sudarshan Kini, Scientist GII, NUCSER, delivered the vote of thanks. Around 150 participants, including staff and students of NUCSER and DST TEC staff, attended this event.

Last updated 2025-03-13 06:06:53

DISTINGUISHED LECTURE UNDER ONE HEALTH LECTURE SERIES

Date : 2025-02-27

DST NUTEC organized a distinguished lecture by Dr M Suresh, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education, John Butler, professor of comparative and mucosal immunology from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, USA, in collaboration with the Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research and the Directorate of Research, Nitte University. Dr. Suresh spoke on “Tenets of T Cell Immunity to Respiratory Viral Pathogens”. The distinguished lecture was held on 27 Feb 2025 at the seminar hall at NUCSER at 11.30 Am. This event was organized as a part of the ‘One Health Lecture series’. Dr Anirban Chakraborty, Director NUCSER, delivered the welcome address and Dr Iddya Karunasagar, Advisor (Research & Patents), Nitte DU, introduced the speaker to the gathering. In his lecture, the speaker provided insights into vaccine-induced multifaceted mucosal T-cell immunity with implications for the development of vaccines against respiratory pathogens, including influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2, using a combination adjuvant strategy to elicit CD8 and CD4 T-cell responses. The relation between immune response and protection against infection and disease was also explained. Most often, immune response is measured in terms of antibody titres, but the need to understand T cell response that is important in overcoming intracellular pathogens like viruses was highlighted. The major focus of the lecture was on providing fundamental insights into T-cell-based vaccine-induced protective immunity in the case of respiratory viruses. About 150 participants, including the staff and students of NUCSER, attended the invited lecture.

Last updated 2025-03-10 04:41:36

DST TEC AT EMERGE 2025

Date : 2025-01-31

EMERGE 2025, a premier startup lifestyle festival, was held from January 31 to February 2, 2025, at Tannirbhavi Beach in Mangaluru, India, as a part of the Mangalore Beach Festival 2025. Organized by Section Infin-8, a venture studio based in Mangaluru, the event aimed to position the city as the "Silicon Beach of India" by fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in a unique beachside setting. EMERGE 2025 served as a convergence point for the traditional and digital economies, fostering collaboration and growth. The festival attracted startup founders from across India, particularly from Bengaluru. The serene backdrop of Tannirbhavi Beach provided an ideal environment for creative solutions to emerge, addressing challenges ranging from food security to space exploration. Daytime activities included surfing and sea-swimming coaching sessions, promoting a healthy work-life balance. The evenings were dedicated to vibrant networking sessions, connecting startup founders with startup-enthusiast students from colleges across the coastal region. Dr. Sapna Poti, Director, Strategic Alliance, Office of Principal Scientific Advisor, Government of India launched Mission Utthan during this event. DST TEC, Nitte University actively participated in this event by setting up a stall that showcased available technologies like chicken jerky, mutton jerky, spray-dried almond milk powder, a blend of whey with different fruit flavours prepared using spray-drying technology and nutraceuticals from fish waste. Technologies like the automatic shoe storage and delivery system, three-axis tool force measurement system, piezo-actuator inchworm drive and a novel design of micro XY stage for micro-milling machines from NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte, Karkala were displayed at the stall. Poster illustrating insect-repellent formulations using Premna Serratifolia L. developed jointly by KSHEMA Central Research Laboratory (CRL) and the Pharmacy Institute NGSMIPS was displayed. ARJUNA, an Educational Robotics kit and other robotic devices developed by Newrro Robotics, Bangalore and supported by NMIT, Bangalore were also showcased at the DST TEC stall as technologies available for transfer. The local business community and chambers of commerce actively participated, exploring how emerging technologies like AI can transform traditional operations. EMERGE 2025 not only highlighted Mangalore’s potential as a startup destination but also demonstrated how innovation can be harmoniously integrated with community values and social responsibility. EMERGE 2025 provided a great platform for DST TEC to showcase the emerging technologies, and technology in pipeline and also gave ample networking opportunities, for participants to connect, collaborate, and forge partnerships, especially with potential investors.

Last updated 2025-02-04 11:02:24

IP Protection, Valuation and Licensing Strategies

Date : 2024-12-26

Dr. Ram Siddappa, Investment Manager, University of Leiden, The Netherlands visited DST Technology Enabling Center, Nite University on December 26, 2024 and delivered an expert lecture on “IP Protection, evaluation and Licensing strategies”. About 20 faculty and students attended the lecture, which was in hybrid mode. This mode facilitated the participation of two faculties from Gulbarga University. Dr. Iddya Karunasagar introduced Dr. Ram Siddappa and explained his journey from Bachelors and Masters degree in Fisheries Sciences in Mangalore and moving to Wageningen University, Twente University in Netherlands for Masters and Ph D and MBA from Rotterdam University and his role on the Board of Directors of several companies in Europe and his present position as Investment Manager in Lifescience Startups at Leiden University Medical Center. Dr. Siddappa began his talk by explaining about the process for early identification of patentable inventions in University of Leiden and the basis for making decisions on what should be the coverage – national or under Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and the policy on royalty while licensing patents. He explained about different strategies to be adopted and how to decide whether licensing should be on exclusive or non-exclusive basis and the policy regarding equities in spinoff and startup companies. He explained about different methods of patent valuation and the practice of socially responsible licensing. He provided case study of licensing human dermal cell lines for cosmetic and pharma applications. He presented another case study of data/IP generated through clinical trials and the value generated by this, which was millions of dollars. He also explained about Leiden Bioscience Park and the process of attracting companies to such a Park. The talk was followed by question and answer session and the talk was very much appreciated by all the participants.

Last updated 2024-12-27 09:35:35

World Food Day 2024

Date : 2024-10-16

The DST Technology Centre, Nitte DU and Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER) jointly celebrated World Food Day 2024 on 16th October 2024 at the Seminar Hall in NUCSER. The theme for this year was ‘Right to food for a better life and a better future’. Dr Vinod Kumar MG, Radboud University Medical Centre in Nijmegen, The Netherlands was the chief guest for the program. Prof. Dr Anirban Chakraborty, Director NUCSER welcomed the gathering and introduced the chief guest and the resource persons, Prof. Dr Iddya Karunasagar, Advisor (Research & Patents), Nitte DU and Prof. Dr Indrani Karunasagar, Director (DST TEC & Projects), Nitte DU to the gathering and also briefed about their contributions to the scientific community. Dr Mamata BS, HOD Assistant Professor, Department of Food Safety and Nutrition mentioned the importance of World Food Day to the audience gathered. Later, the chief guest of the event, Dr Vinod Kumar MG addressed the gathering and the importance of research to tackle challenges arising in the food sector. He also mentioned the importance of gut microbiome on the health of an individual. Prof. Dr Iddya Karunasagar gave a lecture on the topic ‘One health for better food, better life and better future’. In his talk, he spoke about the setup and launch of FAO, its objectives and programs. He highlighted the status of food security and nutrition in the world and the challenges faced in ending hunger. He emphasized the need to follow international best practices from farm to fork and comply with standards set by international standard setting bodies like Codex Alimentarius Commission, World Organisation of Animal Health and International Plant Protection Convention in line with the World Trade Organizations Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) and Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreements. Prof. Dr Indrani Karunasagar addressed the gathering on the topic ‘Right to quality food and water’. In her talk, she mentioned various types of hazards in food and water like physical, chemical and biological agents and the health hazards they can lead to in animals and humans. She also provided examples of various incidents of foodborne illnesses and toxicities due to a lack of food and water safety measures. She cautioned against the use of harmful chemicals as flavoring agents, coloring agents and preservative agents and cited various regulations and bans on them in recent limes as a health care concern. Dr Akhila DS, Assistant Professor, NUCSER proposed the vote of thanks. Around 120 participants, including faculty of NUCSER, research scholars and students, attended the event.

Last updated 2024-10-18 11:15:24