News from ABSMIDS | Session on “Bioinformatics and Its Application in Research”

A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences in collaboration with the Department of Research & Development, Nitte University, conducted a session on “Bioinformatics and Its Application in Research” on 21st July 2025

The program was formally inaugurated by Prof. (Dr.) Mithra N Hegde, Principal, ABSMIDS who emphasized the growing importance of interdisciplinary research in modern healthcare education.

The program was presided over by Prof. (Dr) Praveen Kumar Shetty, Director R&D who delivered valuable insight into the evolving relevance of bioinformatics in clinical & academic research, highlighting the institutional commitment to nurturing a research-driven environment.

The resource person, Dr. R Shyama Prasad Rao, Faculty, Centre for Bioinformatics, Nitte DU, meticulously explained the role of bioinformatics and computational tools in biomedical research. His talk included recent advances and the integration of bioinformatics into multidisciplinary scientific inquiry. The session evoked significant academic interest among faculty members and students alike. A total of 115 participants attended the program.