News from KSHEMA | CME titled ‘Comprehensive Colorectal Surgery Masterclass’

The CME titled ‘Comprehensive Colorectal Surgery Masterclass’ was successfully conducted on 13th June 2026 at Chintana Hall, K S Hegde Hospital, by the Dept. of General Surgery in association with ASI, South Canara Branch.

The CME featured expert lectures on clinical evaluation, diagnostic approaches, operative techniques, ERAS protocols and postoperative care in colorectal surgery. Attended by interns, postgraduates and faculty members, the program witnessed enthusiastic participation and interactive discussions. The sessions were appreciated for their evidence-based and clinically relevant content.

News from KSHEMA | Multi-omics approaches to neurodegenerative disease: From synaptic vulnerability to blood -based biomarkers

The Department of Biochemistry, KS Hegde Medical Academy organized a guest lecture titled “Multi-omics Approaches to Neurodegenerative Disease: From Synaptic Vulnerability to Blood-based Biomarkers” on 8th June 2026 at Lecture Hall 01, KSHEMA.

The session was led by Dr. Lathika Gopalakrishnan, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Barrow Neurological Institute & St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center, Phoenix, USA. The lecture provided insights into emerging multi-omics approaches in understanding neurodegenerative diseases, exploring mechanisms of synaptic vulnerability and the potential of blood-based biomarkers in disease research and diagnosis. The guest lecture which included an academic interaction and knowledge exchange in the field of neuroscience and molecular research, was attended by 100 delegates.

News from NIPT | NCAHP - Curriculum Implementation

A Frontier Lecture on the Implementation of the NCAHP Curriculum was conducted on 24.06.2026, for the faculty members of Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy. The session was delivered by Dr. Mallikarjunaiah H. S., Principal, Acharya N.R. College of Physiotherapy, who provided valuable insights into the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework and its implementation as per the NCAHP guidelines for the upcoming new batches. The lecture emphasized curriculum planning, outcome-based teaching-learning methods, assessment strategies and faculty responsibilities in competency-based education. The interactive session enhanced the participants' understanding of the revised curriculum and its practical implementation. The program was successfully organized by Dr. Abeeshna Ashok, NAAC Criterion I Coordinator.

News from NSAMEMHS | Investiture Ceremony 2026-27

Dr. NSAM English Medium High School hosted its formal Investiture Ceremony on 24th June 2026, marking a significant milestone for the upcoming academic year.

Principal, Mrs. Radha Prabhu, officially inducted the newly elected Student Council by conferring upon them their ceremonial badges and sashes. She articulated the essence of true leadership, encouraging the student body to dream big and forge dedicated paths towards their goal. She also reinforced a shared civic duty, reminding everyone to respect and preserve school property. The event culminated in an oath-taking ceremony, where the young leaders pledged to uphold the school’s core values with responsibility, integrity and pride.

News from ABSMIDS | "Vanachetana - Empowering Tribal Children's Education in Forest Areas" : Joida and Yellapura camp

The Departments of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Public Health Dentistry of A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, in association with Sahyadri Sanchaya under the leadership of Mr. Dinesh Holla & team, organized "Vanachetana - Empowering Tribal Children's Education in Forest Areas" from 14th to 16th June 2026 at various tribal schools in Joida and Yellapura Taluks of Uttara Kannada.

Dr. Gopinath Thilak PS, Professor, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, along with Mr. Sanchith, Intern, delivered interactive health talks and conducted educational skits focusing on oral hygiene, general health, personal cleanliness and oral cancer awareness. The program emphasized the prevention of tobacco-related diseases and encouraged students to adopt healthy lifestyle practices.

Toothbrushes and toothpastes were distributed to the 288 tribal children to reinforce the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene.

News from NSAMEMHS | International Yoga Day

The International Yoga Day was celebrated by the school on 21st June 2026 at NMAMIT, Nitte. Shri. Gurudas G, Head Constable, Kundapura & Yoga expert was the Chief Guest. He advised students to practice yoga every day and spread its importance to others as regular practice helps improve physical fitness, mental well-being, concentration and overall health. The program ended after performing various asanas.

News from ABSMIDS | 12th International Yoga Day Celebration

The Yoga Club in association with the NSS Unit, ABSMIDS celebrated the 12th International Yoga Day 2026 on 19th June 2026 at Trimshathi Bhavan. The resource person was Yogaratna Sri. Gopalakrishna Delampady (Dist. Rajyotsava Awardee & Rtd. Sr. Health Inspector) of Delampady Yoga Prathistana, Mangaluru and his team consisting of Ms. Bharathi Rao, Ms. Suma Shetty and Ms. Veena Marla.

Mr. Sanath, Class representative of III BDS compered the program. III BDS students Arushi, Deeksha and Teena spoke about the importance of Yoga in our day to day life. Yogaratna Sri Gopalakrishna Delampady was felicitated on the occasion.

Students and staff performed Yogasanas as per the protocol of International Yoga Day under the supervision of the resource persons. Various yogasanas for flexibility & relaxation were demonstrated for the benefit of the students by the resource persons, with detailed explanation of the benefit of every posture.

News from NGSMIPS | Workshop on ‘Emerging Frontiers in Therapeutics: CAR-T Cell Therapy and Microbiome-Based Medicine’

The Department of Pharmacology, NGSMIPS organized a one-day workshop on “Emerging Frontiers in Therapeutics: CAR-T Cell Therapy and Microbiome-Based Medicine” on 17th February 2026.

Mr. Jithin Mathew, Asst. Professor, Pharmacology, welcomed the gathering and introduced the resource person. The scientific sessions were delivered by Dr. Fathima Beegum A, CEO & Founder, RE SEARCH (Academic & Research Consultancy) and Director, Susrusa Healthcare LLP. The workshop provided comprehensive insights into recent advances in CAR-T cell therapy and microbiome-based medicine, two rapidly evolving fields with significant clinical and research potential. The sessions on CAR-T cell therapy covered the fundamentals of chimeric antigen receptor design, target antigen selection, mechanisms of action, clinical applications and challenges associated with cellular immunotherapy. The microbiome-based medicine segment highlighted host-microbiome interactions, microbiome profiling techniques and therapeutic interventions such as probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics and other emerging approaches aimed at personalized healthcare. The workshop incorporated interactive discussions, case-based learning activities, and data interpretation exercises, enabling attendees to relate theoretical concepts to practical and clinical applications. The program witnessed participation from 82 attendees representing diverse academic backgrounds and institutions, including undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy students, Pharm.D students, research scholars, academicians and healthcare professionals. The active involvement of participants enriched the discussions and fostered collaborative learning.

The program concluded with a feedback session followed by the vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Prasanna Shama Khandige, HoD, Pharmacology.

News from NGSMIPS | National Conference on Smart Biomaterials & Next-Generation Drug Delivery Platforms

The Department of Pharmaceutics, NGSMIPS hosted a one-day National Conference on Smart Biomaterials and Next-Generation Drug Delivery Platforms on 20th February 2026.

Dr. Indrani Karunasagar, Director (Projects) & Coordinator, NUTEC inaugurated the event. Dr. Marina Koland, Principal delivered the welcome address. The vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Jobin Jose, Organizing Secretary of the conference.

The conference hosted distinguished resource persons, including Prof. Venkata Vamsi Krishna Venuganti, Dean, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad; Dr. Saurabh Srivastava, Head, Dept. of Pharmaceutics, NIPER, Hyderabad and Dr. Rahul Shukla, Asst.Professor, Dept. of Pharmaceutics, NIPER, Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh. The scientific program also featured an engaging and informative session by Dr. Sandip Suryabhan Jagtap, Business Manager, Labindia Analytical Instruments, who shared his expertise on dissolution apparatus and their applications in pharmaceutical research and quality evaluation.

The valedictory ceremony was graced by Dr. Rahul Shukla and Dr. Praveen Kumar Shetty, Director (R&D), Nitte University, who acknowledged the contributions of the participants and highlighted the significance of continued research and innovation in the pharmaceutical sciences.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from 33 institutions, attracting 353 registrations and featuring 120 oral and poster presentations. The conference fostered meaningful academic interaction, knowledge exchange and collaborative engagement among researchers, academicians and students.

News from NGSMIPS | International Yoga Day 2026

The National Service Scheme (NSS) and Youth Red Cross (YRC) Units of NGSMIPS organized International Yoga Day on 20th June 2026 under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”.

Prof. (Dr) Marina Koland, Principal, NGSMIPS welcomed the gathering and emphasized the importance of yoga in maintaining physical, mental and emotional well-being. Dr. C S Shastry, Director (Research & Strategic Initiatives), NGSMIPS encouraged the participants to adopt yoga as a part of their daily lifestyle.

The yoga session was conducted by Ms. Nayana G K, Yoga Instructor who demonstrated various yoga aasanas including Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Pranayama and other yogic practices beneficial for overall health and healthy ageing. She explained the significance of each practice and guided the participants through the aasanas. Students and staff members actively participated in the session and experienced the benefits of yoga, relaxation and mindful breathing.

The program was coordinated by Dr. Santanu Saha & Dr. Ashwini M, NSS Program Officers, and Dr. Mahendra GS, YRC Program Officer.