Inauguration of Nitte University Centre for Stem Cell Research & Regenerative Medicine (NUCSReM)
The emerging field of ‘Regenerative medicine’ or ‘cell therapy’ is the process of replacing or regenerating human cells, tissues or organs to restore or establish normal function. It involves harnessing the potential of stem cells with their ability of self renewal and differentiation into many specialized cell types. Thus, the stem cell research has a great potential in treating a range of degenerative diseases and repairing the damaged tissues or organs. It could definitely bring humanity closer to better treatment and possibly cure a number of diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, heart diseases, stroke and diabetes, birth defects, spinal cord injuries, and other diseases, and may play a major role in cancer research.
Nitte University, K S Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA), Deralakatte, Mangalore takes pridein announcing yet another milestone in its journey of providing quality health care at affordable costs through Nitte University Centre for Stem Cell Research & Regenerative Medicine (NUCSReM). The centre offers various options to the students to pursue higher studies in understanding the basic biology of stem cells, disease development mechanisms and also in the area of translational medicine. Further, the field of stem cell research and regenerative therapy provides a lot of opportunities for students from diverse science specializations.
NUCSReM was inaugurated by Dr. T. S. Rao, Senior Advisor, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India, New Delhi on Saturday, 28 Decemberat K.S. Hegde Auditorium, Medical College Campus, Deralakatte. Dr. T. S. Rao is looking after the programmes related to Medical Biotechnology, Vaccines & Diagnostics, Human Genetics & Genome Analysis, and a flagship programme called International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC) programme, International Co-operation, National Bioethics Committee, Indo-US Vaccine Action Programme and Vaccine Grand Challenge Programme (VGCP). Dr. Rao is also involved since beginning in the establishment of three autonomous institutes of DBT, and an extramural unit Clinical Development Services Agency (CDSA) and Stem Cell Institute (In Stem). During his inaugural address, Dr. Rao stressed upon the active engagement of doctors and biomedical scientists in stem cell research and emphasized the involvement through various research programmes initiated by DBT. While appreciating the establishment of centre at KSHEMA, Nitte University, he asked the medical fraternity to keep the momentum and sustainability of stem cell research for reaping its potential in treatingvarious diseases.
Dr. A. Ananthram Shetty, Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery, MCh (Orthopaedics) program at Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent,UK and Dr. Seok Jung Kim, Director of Cell Therapy and an Orthopaedic Surgeon at The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea were the guests of honour. Both have an extensive experience in stem cell therapy in cartilage repair, bone healing, application of computer navigation and robotics in minimally invasive surgeryand also autologous cell technology for meniscal tears and cruciate ligament ruptures.Dr. Ananthram Shetty, in his speech, outlined the tremendous potential of stem cells in human medicine and the opportunities available for interdisciplinary research. On this occasion the Nitte University signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent,UK andThe Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea with an objective of collaboration in Education and Research.
Shri. N. V. Hedge, Chancellor, presided over the function. In his address, Shri. Hegde called upon the students and professionals to actively involve in research, and maximally utilize the infrastructure and resources of the University for the betterment of the society.
Dr. M. Shantharam Shetty, Pro-Chancellor, made a brief presentation on the objectives of NUCSReM and the enormous potential of stems cells in fundamental research and thetreatment of various ailments. He said that the centre strictly follows national and international standards of good manufacturing practice (GMP) in which the cells are produced under the highest assurance of safety, quality control and documentation.Dr. S. Ramananda Shetty, Vice-Chancellor, welcomed the guests and gathering, and highlighted the continued support and encouragement of the University in establishing ‘stateof the art’ facilities to carry out innovative and quality research. Prof. M. S. Moodithaya, Registrar, proposed the vote of thanks.
The emerging field of ‘Regenerative medicine’ or ‘cell therapy’ is the process of replacing or regenerating human cells, tissues or organs to restore or establish normal function. It involves harnessing the potential of stem cells with their ability of self renewal and differentiation into many specialized cell types. Thus, the stem cell research has a great potential in treating a range of degenerative diseases and repairing the damaged tissues or organs. It could definitely bring humanity closer to better treatment and possibly cure a number of diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, heart diseases, stroke and diabetes, birth defects, spinal cord injuries, and other diseases, and may play a major role in cancer research.
Nitte University, K S Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA), Deralakatte, Mangalore takes pridein announcing yet another milestone in its journey of providing quality health care at affordable costs through Nitte University Centre for Stem Cell Research & Regenerative Medicine (NUCSReM). The centre offers various options to the students to pursue higher studies in understanding the basic biology of stem cells, disease development mechanisms and also in the area of translational medicine. Further, the field of stem cell research and regenerative therapy provides a lot of opportunities for students from diverse science specializations.
NUCSReM was inaugurated by Dr. T. S. Rao, Senior Advisor, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India, New Delhi on Saturday, 28 Decemberat K.S. Hegde Auditorium, Medical College Campus, Deralakatte. Dr. T. S. Rao is looking after the programmes related to Medical Biotechnology, Vaccines & Diagnostics, Human Genetics & Genome Analysis, and a flagship programme called International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC) programme, International Co-operation, National Bioethics Committee, Indo-US Vaccine Action Programme and Vaccine Grand Challenge Programme (VGCP). Dr. Rao is also involved since beginning in the establishment of three autonomous institutes of DBT, and an extramural unit Clinical Development Services Agency (CDSA) and Stem Cell Institute (In Stem). During his inaugural address, Dr. Rao stressed upon the active engagement of doctors and biomedical scientists in stem cell research and emphasized the involvement through various research programmes initiated by DBT. While appreciating the establishment of centre at KSHEMA, Nitte University, he asked the medical fraternity to keep the momentum and sustainability of stem cell research for reaping its potential in treatingvarious diseases.
Dr. A. Ananthram Shetty, Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery, MCh (Orthopaedics) program at Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent,UK and Dr. Seok Jung Kim, Director of Cell Therapy and an Orthopaedic Surgeon at The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea were the guests of honour. Both have an extensive experience in stem cell therapy in cartilage repair, bone healing, application of computer navigation and robotics in minimally invasive surgeryand also autologous cell technology for meniscal tears and cruciate ligament ruptures.Dr. Ananthram Shetty, in his speech, outlined the tremendous potential of stem cells in human medicine and the opportunities available for interdisciplinary research. On this occasion the Nitte University signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent,UK andThe Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea with an objective of collaboration in Education and Research.
Shri. N. V. Hedge, Chancellor, presided over the function. In his address, Shri. Hegde called upon the students and professionals to actively involve in research, and maximally utilize the infrastructure and resources of the University for the betterment of the society.
Dr. M. Shantharam Shetty, Pro-Chancellor, made a brief presentation on the objectives of NUCSReM and the enormous potential of stems cells in fundamental research and thetreatment of various ailments. He said that the centre strictly follows national and international standards of good manufacturing practice (GMP) in which the cells are produced under the highest assurance of safety, quality control and documentation.Dr. S. Ramananda Shetty, Vice-Chancellor, welcomed the guests and gathering, and highlighted the continued support and encouragement of the University in establishing ‘stateof the art’ facilities to carry out innovative and quality research. Prof. M. S. Moodithaya, Registrar, proposed the vote of thanks.
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