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Department of Zoology congratulate Ms. Roopal Bohra for qualifying SET examination 2023

In order to celebrate National Science day, a guest lecture was organized for PG students and research scholars by Discipline of Zoology on 28th February.  Lecture was delivered by S.J.S. Flora, Ph.D. FNASc, Former Director, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Lucknow and Mohali on “SAFETY AND TOXICITY STUDIES OF HERBAL DRUGS”.

He discussed his area of expertise in the field of toxicological research. He introduced students with different areas of toxicology, types of toxicity testing and side Effects associated with Use of Herbal Drugs. He also talked about various in-vitro and in-vivo safety tests for evaluation of toxicity of herbal drugs. He highlighted the role of Herbal drugs as ameliorative agents against Heavy Metals Toxicity and as protective agents against Blistering Agents. At last, he discussed about Safety Measurements for the usage of herbal drugs.  He concluded the lecture with the quote “All substances are poisonous; There is none that is not a poison. The right dose differentiates A poison and a remedy”

 

An educational visit to SMS medical College was organized by discipline of Zoology, IIS deemed to be University on 22 February, 2023 for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Students were escorted by Dr Geeta Pandey and Dr Keerti Sharma.

Exhibition has showcased various life processes, 3D working models, CPR demonstration, causes treatments and prevention ofmany life stylerelated disease including tuberculosis, arthritis, diabetes, cancer etc. Students were also enlightened by a short documentary film about the importance and need of organ donation and were motivated to take the organ donation pledge. It was really a great experience with lots of knowledge and motivation for the students.

 

World Heart day was celebrated by Discipline of Zoology on September 29, 2022 in Ojas Hall. Theme of the occasion was "Use heart for every heart" as stated by World Heart Federation. As a part of spreading awareness on cardiovascular disease, a quiz competition on “Heart physiology and diseases” was organized for B. Sc and M. Sc students. Students of M.Sc. 3rd Semester also performed a skit related to heart issues and tips to keep heart healthy. As a part of the celebration, Prof. Pradeep Bhatnagar, Dean, Faculty of Science addressed the gathering about the importance of world heart day celebration and the importance of sports and exercise in our life.  Dr. Priyankar Mathur, Head of the discipline also explained briefly about the cardiovascular diseases and emphasized on the importance of good eating habits. Finally, a promise was made by all the participants to eat healthy food, do exercises daily and to be stay happy. 

The Discipline of Zoology, IIS (deemed to be University) Jaipur organized a Guest Lecture on Structural variations in skeletal framework of Vertebrates for all UG (Honours) Semester III and PG final year students. Lecture was delivered by Dr. Ghanshyam Kachhawa on September 21, 2022. He enriched the students with the knowledge of basic of Osteology viz. bone structure, importance and functions of bones and skeletal system in living organisms. He explained all parts of the vertebrate skeletal system by drawing them on board. He touched upon the components of the syllabus and highlighted the key points related to comparison and identification of various bones amongst different vertebrate groups.

 

An interactive session was organized by Discipline Zoology on 13 April 2022 to aware the research scholars about the current scenario of research. Dr Hardik J. Pandya,  Assistant Professor, Department of Electronic Systems Engineering, Division of EECS, IISc Bangalore and Dr Neetu Bhaskar (Alumnae of the Department), formerly research associate at IISC Bangalore and currently working as postdoctoral research fellow at Temple University School of Pharmacy, Philadelphia. They interacted with the PhD research scholars, answered their queries regarding research and gave an idea of latest research trends. They also make them aware about how they can develop research skills and collaborate with other universities based on their expertise area.

 

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