CSIR-IIIM Jammu concludes workshop on science communication, research writing

Jammu, Jan 24: The seven-day workshop on ‘Latest Trends in Scientific, Medical, and Regulatory Writings: Upscaling Skills in Science Communication and Bridging the Gap between Academia And Industry’ concluded at CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine Jammu.
Sponsored by SERB under the Accelerate Vigyan Scheme, the workshop aimed to encourage high-end scientific research and enhance skills in scientific document preparation, fostering connections between industry and academia.
Dr Zabeer Ahmed, Director CSIR-IIIM, Jammu, inaugurated the workshop on January 9, 2024. The event featured sessions on scientific, medical, and regulatory writing conducted by scientific staff from CSIR-IIIM, Jammu, as well as external experts from the industry and academic institutions, including Dr SG Ramachandra, Chief Research Scientist, IISc Bengaluru, Dr Kanica Kaushal, AP, ILBS, New Delhi, Dr Ravinder S, AVP, Axis Clinical Ltd, Dr Eshita Sharma, and Dr Lalit Kanodia AVP, TATA 1MG.
The valedictory session, presided over by Director CSIR-IIIM, emphasized the need for institutional integration to achieve novel scientific pursuits. He announced the Institute’s plans to increase the frequency of such workshops and conveyed best wishes to the participants. Certificates were awarded to the participants, expressing gratitude for their successful participation.
Dr Love Sharma, Scientist and workshop coordinator, extended thanks to the organizers and participants. Dr Mir Mahmood Asrar, Scientist, conducted the session, and Dr Kancherla Prasad, Senior. Scientist, proposed the formal vote of thanks. The workshop received patronage from Dr Zabeer Ahmed, Director, CSIR-IIIM, Jammu, and co-patronage from Er Abdul Rahim, Chief Scientist & Head, RMBD&IST.