Recent Advances in Multimedia Mining - NMAMIT

Department of ISE has organized a two day Workshop on “Recent Advances in Multimedia Mining” on 24th and 25th July 2014 with sponsorship from TEQIP-II. Thirty Eight participants comprising engineering college faculties, research scholars and students have participated in the workshop. The program was inaugurated by Dr. Ananthnarayana V.S, Professor and Head Dept. of Information Technology, National Institute of Technology Karnataka.

In his keynote address, the chief guest addressed the issues related to Multi Database Association Rules. The keynote address was followed by a talk on Big data analytics by Dr.Radhika Pai, MIT, Manipal. She discussed the implementation part of Hadoop, MapReduce paradigm using which users can handle all kinds of data. After the lunch break we had a talk on Image Mining by Dr.B.H.Shekhar from Mangalore University. He gave an outline to the image mining by feature extraction. He dealt the various feature extraction methods which can be used in image mining. The last session of the day was by Dr.Karunakar A.K from MIT, Manipal who spoke on Video Coding. He gave a brief outline to video Encoding and later discussed his work on Scalable video Encoding. He also discussed on the research issues of video encoding and the type of projects which they are dealing in their campus.

 The Second day was started by an interesting talk on Text Mining by Dr.Anil K.M who is a professor in SJCE, Mysore. The two and half hours session gave a good insight on text mining and opinion mining. Lunch Break was then followed by Mr.Venkateshwara Rao by IBM, Bangalore. He talked on Multimedia and Visual Analytics. The workshop was concluded by a talk on Content Based Image Retrieval from image mining by Dr. Harischandra Hebbar, Director School of Information Science, Manipal. He was also the Chief Guest of the valedictory programme. He presented the certificates to the delegates. The workshop was Coordinated by Ms.Ashwini.B and Mr.Vasudeva Pai of ISE Dept.

Vana mahotsava programme at NIPT

Nitte institute of physiotherapy celebrated the Vana mahotsava programme on 30-07-2014 at 2.30 pm. On this occasion, saplings were planted by N.S.S.Unit and Teaching faculty's of N.I.P.T.

The Clinical Meet of Karavali Dermatology Society , a CME / Symposium - KSHEMA

The Clinical Meet of Karavali Dermatology Society , a CME / Symposium, was hosted by the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, KSHEMA on 27/07/2014. The academic session started off with a talk by Dr. Umashankar Nagaraju, Professor, Rajarajeshwari Medical College, Bangalore, on PRP- Adjuvant therapy of future dermatology. This session was chaired by Dr. Girish P. N Consultant Dermatologist, Mangalore.

The second talk of the day was delivered by Dr. Premalatha Subramanyan Retired Professor Department of Dermatology Stanley Medical College, Chennai on the topic Basics in Dermatopathology which was chaired by Dr. Jayaprakash Shetty, Professor and HOD Pathology & Registrar KSHEMA. This was followed by the inaugural function which was graced by the presence of our Dean, Dr. Satheesh Kumar Bhandary B.

The lighting of the lamp ceremony was jointly fulfilled by our Dean and dignitaries of the day. The assembly was addressed by our respected Dean followed by the welcome address by Dr. Girisha B. S and vote of thanks by Dr. Sripathi H.

 The inaugural function was followed by a second talk by Dr. Pemalatha Subramanyan on the topic Dermatopathology of non fungal granulomas which was chaired by Dr Jerome Pinto. The final topic was by our Professor & HOD Dr. Ganesh S Pai, on Radiofrequency technology in cosmetology, which was chaired by Dr. Narendra Kamath Consultant Dermatologist. This was followed by the session of interesting case presentations by our post graduates namely:Nodules on the face & scalp by Dr. Radhika, An interesting case of a drug eruption by Dr. Dinesh Jayaram, A curious case of genital discharge by Dr. Carol Christy, A case of Discoid lupus erythematoses with a verrucous growth on the upper lip by Dr. Neethu Viswanathan.This was chaired by Dr. Ragavendra Rao Professor, KMC Manipal.

Certificates were presented to our postgraduates and mementos were gifted to Dr. Pemalatha Subramanyan and Dr. Umashankar Nagaraju as a token of our appreciation. The event was concluded by the Dermacon 2015 executive meeting followed by lunch.

24.07.14 : Blood donation camp at Sarosh

A Blood donation drive was organised by the NSS unit in association with KSHEMA. Dr Anuja spoke about the need and precautions to be taken for donating blood.

CME / Symposium at KSHEMA

The Department of Anaesthesiology organized a CME / Symposium,“FREEZE FRAME: BLOCK AND VEIN “ CME AND WORKSHOP ON ULTRASOUND IN ANAESTHESIA on 19-07-2014 at K.S HEGDE MEDICAL ACADEMY DERALAKATTE.

 Pro Chancellor of Nitte University Prof. (Dr.) M. Shantharam Shetty inaugurated the programme with Prof. (Dr.) Satheesh Kumar Bhandary B presiding over the function .

Resource persons for the programme were Dr. Vrushali Ponde, Senior Consultant, Children Anaesthesia Services, Mumbai and Dr. Venkatraman Arun, Chief Dept. of Anaesthesiology and Chronic Pain, People Tree Hospital, and Lead Liver Transplant Anaesthesia BGS Global, Bangalore.

Programme included scientific lectures, live demonstrations on ultrasound guided nerve blocks & venous access from operation theaters and Hands-on experience for delegates on volunteers.  118 delegates from various medical colleges and private hospitals including the faculty & post graduates from dept. of Anaesthesia, KSHEMA  attended the programme. 

Vanamahotsav at Kshema

KSHEMA in association with NSS and KSHEMA Alumni Association celebrated Vanamahotsav on 19th of July 2014.  The event was celebrated by planting of saplings by the Chief Guest of the occasion, Shree A.B.Ibrahim, Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada District.  Also participating in the celebration were the Dr. M.S. Moodithaya, Registrar, Nitte University and Dr.Satheesh Kumar Bhandary B, Dean, K.S.Hegde Medical Academy.  As part of the celebration, two of the gardeners who played an important role in maintaining the Herbal garden, were felicitated by Shree A B Ibrahim.

Careers in communication - NICO

NBA Workshop on “Outcome based education and accreditation" at NMAMIT

NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte organized a four day workshop on "Outcome Based Education and Accreditation" in association with National Board of Accreditation, New Delhi. Phase-I of the workshop was conducted on 7th June 2014. Dr. Niranjan N Chiplunkar, Principal, NMAMIT inaugurated the workshop by lighting the lamp. Dr. Balasubramani R, NBA Nodal Centre Coordinator, NMAMIT was the Resource Person. Prof. Karthik Pai and Prof. Vasudeva Pai from IS department coordinated the workshop. Nearly 30 faculty members from various colleges in Mysore, Bangalore, Mangalore and Nitte participated in the workshop. Phase II of the workshop was conducted between 14-16 June 2014. In addition to Dr. Balasubramani R, Dr. Radhakrishnan K, Professor in Civil Dept., NMAMIT was the Resource Person. Faculty members participated actively and presented their assignments on NBA's new Outcome Based Education model. Principal, NMAMIT presided over the valedictory function and distributed the certificates to all the successful participants.

 

MALARIA PREVENTION AND GENERAL HEALTH CHECKUP - Sarosh

MALARIA PREVENTION AND GENERAL HEALTH CHECKUP
Dr N Udaya Kiran, Head-Department of Community Medicine, KSHEMA along with his team of doctors and para medical staff , enlightened the students about the ‘Various causes of malaria and measures to prevent it. An educational movie on this topic was shown to the students. This was followed by a general health check up for all our students.

Careers in Communication - NICO

Karunya; Helping hand for disabled - at NIPT

Karunya; Helping hand for disabled; The voluntary organisation run by the faculty of Nitte Institute of physiotherapy donated Respiratory exercise unit to general ward patient as part of July month activity. The unit was handed over to the patient by Dr Pradeep Shankar, chairman Board of studies in physiotherapy, R.G.U.H.S, Bangalore.Faculty Mr Mahesh Hegde was present on the occasion.

MASS COMMUNICATION ADMISSIONS 2014

Dental and Medical screening camp as a part of Nitte Special Child programme - ABSMIDS

The Department of Pediatric Dentistry, A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University organized a Dental and Medical screening camp as a part of Nitte Special Child programme (N-SPEC) in collaboration with Sarva Shikshana Abhiyana, Government of Karnataka, under the able guidance of Sr. Prof. (Dr) Amitha M Hegde and co-ordinator Dr. Amarshree Shetty. The departments of Psychiatrics, Ophthamology, Speech & Hearing and Orthopedics of K. S. Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte University, had joined with department of pedodontics in this endeavour, on July 10th 2014 at 9.00 am at A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences premises. Mr. Laxmi Narayana was the chief co-ordinator for the Sarva Shikshana Abhiyana, Mangalore South Zone assisted by Mrs. Cynthia Vinutha D'Souza. Dental and Medical screening of 240 special children was done. ‘Makkala Arogya Kshema’ Health cards with the treatment needs was given to each child, to avail their respective treatments at A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences and K.S. Hegde Medical Academy at concised rate.

Swearing In Ceremony of the Students Council - Sarosh

The elected members of the student council for the year 2014 -15 was sworn in on 5th July 2014. Elected members spoke about their responsibilities that they would be shouldering and also briefed the gathering about the forth coming events scheduled by the Student Council. 

Fresher's Day on 05/07/2014 - SIHA (Sarosh)

The students of SIHA celebrated the Fresher's Day on 05/07/2014. As part of this occasion students performed cultural programs, skits etc. A lunch was prepared and served by the Senior students to the students of First semester.

BLS & ACLS COURSE INAUGURAL PROGRAM REPORT - department of Anaesthesiology, K S Hegde Medical Academy

Cardiac arrest is the most emergent situation, where timely intervention in appropriate manner technically known as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, would save many lives world over. In our country, where access to emergency medical services are not well evolved, availability of an expert in managing such situation can make a difference of life and death to the victim. Resuscitation Training Cell, Nitte University and department of Anaesthesiology, K S Hegde Medical Academy has taken an yeomen step in this direction by organizing a training course in CPR, for 180 doctors over a period of 8 days starting from 7th to 14th July 2014. The courses on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation called Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (BLS & ACLS) are certified by the American Heart Association. The programme was inaugurated by Prof Dr M Shantharam Shetty, Pro-Chancellor, Nitte University. He stressed on the importance of knowing the skills of managing patient in emergency, especially outside the hospital. He also stated the need for training the public, particularly professionals like ambulance drivers and public transport personnel who are available in immediate vicinity. Prof Dr B Satheesh Kumar Bhandary, Dean, KSHEMA, explained the initiative taken by KSHEMA in teaching and training emergency management to doctors, paramedics and general public. Dr Anand Bangera, Professor & HOD of Anaesthesiology, KSHEMA along with the Vice-Dean, Dr Amrit M Mirajkar, KSHEMA were present on this occasion. Dr Sripada G Mehandale, Co-ordinator, Resuscitation Training Cell, Nitte University welcomed the gathering. Dr Gayathri Bhat, Lead Instructor and Professor of Anaesthesiology proposed vote of thanks. Dr Krishna Prasad, Associate Professor of Anaesthesiology, KSHEMA, AHA Instructor along with instructors for Indian Institute of Emergency Medical Services, IIEMS, Kottayam were resource persons.

Training program for VijayaBank Officers was inaugurated on 07/07/14 at our NMAMIT Campus Nitte - NIBF

“Serve with smile and commitment” said Sri K R Shenoy, Executive Director, Vijaya Bank. Sri K R Shenoy was inaugurating 2 weeks Induction Training Program for the newly recruited Assistant Managers of the Bank. The program is being conducted by Nitte Institute of Banking and Finance at their Nitte Campus. Sri K R Shenoy recounted the rich culture & heritage of the Bank and opined that the Founders had the vision of Financial Inclusion in early 1930s itself. Speaking further, Sri Shenoy called upon the officers to work with empathy and always extend a helping hand to the needy. He also appreciated the contribution of Nitte Institutes to the society, in providing quality education and advanced Medical facilities. Smt Kusuma, General Manager, Vijaya Bank Mangalore Regional Office called upon the young officers to be loyal to the institution and put in hard work which will help them for career development in the long run. Dr Niranjan N Chiplunkar, Principal NMAMIT presided over the function and analysed the role of technology in present day banking which has made banking services available any time anywhere. The program was compered by Prof M S Rao and Prof K R Nayak welcomed the gathering. Prof Vinayak Prabhu proposed Vote of thanks.

Prof. (Dr.) Sridhar Shetty Endowment Lecture 2014 on 9 July 2014 - ABSMIDS

Prof. (Dr.) N. Sridhar Shetty is a Model for Indian Value based Education System; said Prof. M. I. SavadathI, Emeritus Professor and Former Vice Chancellor of Mangalore University. Indian education system before westernization was looking unsystematic from outside but was producing great scientists and technocrats who are in greater positions all across the world today. He was talking at ABSMIDS at Prof. (Dr.) Sridhar Shetty Endowment Lecture 2014 on 9 July 2014.

In the name of advancements we have introduced western methodology in education and that had reduced our education system only for certificates. Our education is presently focused on Qualification and not on competence; said Dr. Savadathi. Our earlier education at Post Graduate level had no syllabus. And it had produced wonderful results.

Students were asked questions from anywhere and everywhere. Many experiments that were asked for the students on dissertations were not even known to the professors. It had produced wonderful results and the students had become scholars. They were really judged on merit in those days. Present education system is based on degree and it can be bought by money; Prof. Savadathi Criticized the present day politics in Education. There are many scams happening in education today; Prof. Savadatthi told citing the example of 22 Doctoral degrees awarded in the University of Punjab on fake presentations of fossils. The professor was convicted guilty and the university reduced the punishment to just a cut of 3 increments in his salary. This spoils the educations system; said Prof. Savadatthi.

Deemed Universities are far better than UGC funded Universities; said Prof. Savadathi. The best Universities in the United States of America are all funded by Private Individuals. They spent all their fortune for this purpose. Those universities are shining examples for the world, he said.

Talking on the occasion, President of the function, Chancellor of Nitte University Dr. Vinaya Hegde expressed his hope for a positive change in the education system in next 5 to 10 years’ time. The value system will come back to education; said Dr. Vinaya Hegde

Chancellor Dr. M. Shantaram Shetty presented a memento to Dr. Savadathi. Prof. (Dr.) N. Sridhar Shetty specially thanked his students for their affection and love towards him. Prof. Savadatthi also congratulated the students of Prof. (Dr.) N. Sridhar Shetty for their unique way of marking respect to their beloved teacher.

Vice Chancellor Dr. Ramananda Shetty welcomed the gathering and Dr. M. S. Moodithaya, Registrar proposed vote of thanks.

Guest lecture -2- at NSGMIPS

Name of the speaker	Mr. Umesh Baikunje Vice President (Technical Operations) Stempeutics Research Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
Address	# 1661, 18th Cross, 15th Main, M.C.Layot, Vijayanagar, Bangalore- 560 0140 Stempeutics Research Pvt. Ltd., Akshay Tech Park, #72 &73, 2nd Floor, EPIP Zone, Phase 1, Whitefield, Bangalore 560 066
Phone	91 80 39992400 extn 2403, fax 91 80 39992402, 91 96633 09323
E amil	umee@rediffmail.com, umesh.baikunje@stempeutics.com
Topic	Advances in Drug Therapy with Special Focus on Stem Cells
Date	05.07.2014
Organizing Department	Pharmacy college
Abstract	The Principal, Dr. C S Shastry welcomed Mr. Umesh Baikunje and he explained in his introductory speech the achievement of speaker in the field of stem cells to faculty members and PG students gathered. The speaker introduced the topic “Advances in Drug Therapy with Special Focus on Stem Cells” to the audience by starting with basic principle, and the recent advances in stem cell therapy. The different sources of human stem cells and its applications were discussed. The second part of the talk included the regulatory aspects of stem cell research and therapy. The critical areas of transportation and maintains were explained in detail. He also presented an overview of the opportunities in the area and urged the students to focus on the cutting edge technologies in the area of stem cell therapy, molecular biology and genetic engineering. The talk was followed by question – answer session and the researchers from the stem cell centre of Nitte University interacted with him separately. He suggested that our centre should include regulatory persons from government agencies in our committees related to stem cells. Mr. Baikunje who is an alumnus of NGSMIPS expressed his gratitude to the faculty members for their guidance and mentorship during his student days. To quote Mr. Umesh Baikunke “Sir, Today’s visit to college- NGSMIPS gave me great feeling and it was nice to recall all good old memories. My heartfelt thanks to you all for what I'm today. I thoroughly enjoyed talking to students, research students and Stem cell lab people. Hoping that my talk was useful to my juniors. Thanks for giving me your time and support. I must admit that you are great teachers, because of your dedication and continuous effort people like me are today in good shape. Hats off to you all. Let me know how I can be more helpful or supportive to our college. I would love to take this connection forward and make useful contribution for my juniors, college and self. Once again thanks for giving opportunity to meet and talk to you all. With Regards Umesh Baikunje” Dr. Indrani Karunasagar presented a memento to Mr. Baikunje as a token of our appreciation. Dr. C.S. Shastry, Principal of the college proposed the vote of thanks and lauded the speaker for sharing his experience and knowledge with students, staff members and researchers of the University and requested Mr. Baikunje to be a part of the development process of the institution.

Guest lecture -1- at NSGMIPS

Guest lecture at NSGMIPSon

Name of the speaker	Dr.(Mrs) M. Himaja, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Address	Professor, Pharmaceutical Chemistry Division, School of Advanced studies, VIT University, Vellore- 632 014 (TN)
Phone	0416 2202330, 09944796228
E amil	drmhimaja@gmail.com
Topic	IR spectroscopy in drug development
Date	24.06.2014
Organizing Department	Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Abstract

The Principal, Dr. C S Shastry welcomed Dr. M Himaja and he explained in his introductory speech the achievement of speaker in the field of spectroscopy to faculty members and PG students gathered. The speaker introduced the topic “Application of IR spectroscopy in qualitative analysis” to the audience by starting with basic principle, the causes of IR radiations by molecules, the different type of vibrational frequencies like symmetric, asymmetric, stretching, scissoring, wagging etc. The interpretation of IR spectra was demonstrated by taking very simple organic compounds and by giving different forms of exercises to the audience. The guest lecture was very interactive and the speaker clarified all the queries raised by the audience. Finally, Dr. R Narayana Charyulu, Vice Principal of the college proposed the vote of thanks. He commended Dr. Himaja for sharing her experience and knowledge with students and staff members of the Institution to boost their knowledge about recent development and approaches in the field of spectroscopy.

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