The Microbiological Society of India (MBSI), West Bengal Chapter, in collaboration with the Techno India University (TIU), organized the Annual Conference of MBSI along with the Dr Ananda Mohan Chakraborty Memorial Lecture on Thursday.
The event coincided with the birth anniversary of Ananda Mohan Chakraborty, a renowned Indo-American biotechnologist known for his pioneering work in genetic engineering.
Honouring a Pioneer in Biotechnology
Dr. Ananda Mohan Chakraborty, who earned his PhD from University of Calcutta, is recognized as the first biotechnologist to receive a US patent for a genetically modified living organism—Pseudomonas putida, often referred to as an oil-degrading bacterium.
The memorial lecture and conference were held to mark his contributions to the field of microbiology and biotechnology.
Keynote Address and Award Presentation
During the event, Souvik Mukherjee, Professor at the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, was presented with the Dr A.M. Chakraborty Memorial Award. He also delivered the keynote address at the conference.
Several academic leaders were present at the event, including:
- Saikat Maitra, incoming Vice-Chancellor of TIU
- Dr Paladhi, Director Academics
- Swapna Mukherjee, Past President of MBSI
- Arunima Biswas, President of MBSI
Book Launch and Academic Participation
The conference also witnessed the formal release of the book “Foundations of Microbiology, Molecular and Cell Biology,” co-authored by the late Srilekha Raha along with Dr Pijush Mallick and Dr Arindam Mitra.
The event saw participation from around 130 faculty members and students from MBSI across West Bengal, along with approximately 80 faculty and students from TIU.
Students also took part in a poster-making competition, showcasing their academic and research interests in microbiology.
Awards and Recognition
MBSI presented awards in multiple categories, including:
- Excellence in teaching
- Lifetime achievement
- Outstanding students in microbiology
These recognitions highlighted contributions and achievements within the academic and research community.
Organising Team
The event was coordinated by Atreyee Kundu, Head of the Department of Microbiology at TIU, along with faculty members and students, who managed the conference proceedings.
The joint conference by the Microbiological Society of India and Techno India University brought together academicians, researchers, and students to mark the legacy of Dr A.M. Chakraborty while facilitating academic exchange and participation in the field of microbiology.
MBSI and Techno India University Host Annual Microbiology Conference and Dr A.M. Chakraborty Memorial Lecture
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