Media Release

Mangaluru, Jul 13: The school of life sciences of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) organized a special lecture "Disease Detectives: How to safeguard the world from future outbreaks” on July 10 in LF Rasquinha Hall.

Dr Alistair Standish, associate professor in biotechnology, college of medicine and public health, Flinders University, Australia, was the chief guest and resource person. Dr Melwyn D’Cunha SJ, pro-vice chancellor, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) presided over the programme.

Dr Narayana Bhat, director, Xavier Block, Dr Asha Abraham, director, LCRI Block, Dr Hemachandra, dean of biological sciences, were present on the dais. Dr Vaishali Rai, coordinator for the event welcomed the gathering. Gorakh Deshmukh (regional manager), Tapan Srivastava (country manager), and Pragath Thirumoorthy (country officer) representatives from Flinders University were also present along with Ishwar Chandra Kiran, branch manager, and Dheeraj Antony, assistant manager, strategic alliance, IDP Mangaluru.

Dr Alistair Standish gave insights into strategies and techniques useful in combating diseases and disease outbreaks. He also discussed about the exciting studies and research opportunities available for international students at Flinders University. Around 400 undergraduate and postgraduate students from the University participated in this interactive session.

Savia D’Souza, assistant professor, department of zoology, compered the event and Dr Shreelalitha HOD, department of biotechnology proposed the vote of thanks.