Srinagar, Dec 13: Ten Days Workshop on “Biomaterials and Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine” successfully concluded today at Veterinary Faculty campus of SKUAST-Kashmir at Shuhama Alusteng. The workshop was organized by Division of Veterinary Clinical Complex, FVSc & AH, Shuhama and sponsored by Department of Health Research (DHR), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India. The workshop was held from 04th -13th December wherein more than 20 research scientists, faculty members from various institutions of the country participated and upgraded their skills on use and application of Biomaterials & Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine.
Prof Shayaib A Kamil, Dean FVSc & AH, SKUAST-Kashmir was the chief guest in the valedictory session of workshop while Prof. Azmat Alam Khan OSD to Vice Chancellor was the Guest of Honour. Besides the participants, the Valedictory function held at Faculty Outreach Centre, FVSc & AH at Shuhama was attended by various Heads of Divisions and other Faculty members.
In his inaugural address, Prof. Shayaib A Kamil congratulated the organizers for successful conduct of the workshop on an important theme. Prof. Kamil further emphasized on the need and importance organizing the events of similar kind in collaborative mode to better harness the available expertise in different fields of concern. Prof. Kamil hoped that participants will apply the knowledge and skills learnt during the programme in their respective fields for a meaningful contribution in a collaborative and innovative manner.
Prof. Azmat Alam Khan, in his brief address highlighted the potential of the theme of the workshop especially in context of its scope to shape the future of therapeutics and a step towards personalized medicine.
