A lecture “Cellular Engineering: Foundation of Future Medicines” by Dr. Amulya K. Panda conducted by the Department of Zoology

Koral ‘Purnoor’ Demokretic Front, Chandigarh May 23, 2022

A distinguished lecture on the topic “Cellular Engineering: Foundation of Future Medicines” by Dr. Amulya K. Panda was conducted by the Department of Zoology, Panjab University Chandigarh in collaboration with Indian Science Congress Association (Chandigarh Chapter),Chandigarh Forum for Science and Technology Communication& Association of Microbiologists of India on 23rd May, 2022. Dr. Amulya K. Panda FRSC, Former Director and Scientist, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, is currently the Associate Director, Panacea Biotec Limited, New Delhi. Dr. Panda provided useful information about the history of medicine and healthcare and excellently elaborated on how cell can act as an engineer to treat various disorders using advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMP) through gene therapy, cell therapy and tissue engineering products as well as combination therapy. The session was chaired by Prof. R.C. Kuhad, former Vice Chancellor, Central University Haryana. The webinar was attended by 98 participants including Professors, Scientists, Research Scholars and post graduate students.Dr.Y.K. Rawal, Chairperson, Department of Zoology welcomed the guests, Prof. R.C. Sobti introduced the speaker to the audience, and Prof. Praveen Rishi, President-AMI gave the concluding remarks. Dr. Ravneet Kaur proposed the vote of thanks.