Guest Lecture on MicroRNA (19.01.2026)
Society for Neurochemistry India (SNCI) Varanasi Chapter, in collaboration with the Department of Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, organized Guest Lecture by Prof. Debomoy K. Lahiri, School of Medicine, Indiana University, USA, on 19th Jan 2026 (Monday) at 03:00 PM in SPRC Hall, Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University – Varanasi in offline/online hybrid mode. The title of the talk was ‘A unique microRNA acting as a ‘Molecular Switch’ controls the expression of several proteins critical to Neurodegenerative Diseases’. During the interesting and insightful talk Prof. Lahiri explained about how some small stretches of RNA regulate the neuronal development and how the malfunction of the same may result into Neuro-degeneration. To connect his work with Indian traditional system, he explained the interrelation of the same with microRNA mediated neuro-degeneration. Dr. Sada Nand Pandey welcomed the speaker and the audience, Prof. M. K Thakur, who is a long time collaborator with Prof. Lahiri, introduced the speaker. More than 80 participants attended the talk in-person while there were about 40 participants in online mode. The audience included Professors, Scientists, Research Scholars, Post graduation and Under graduation students from various Institutes.The head of the Department, Prof. M. Singaravel, elaborated about the on-going neurochemistry research in the Department of Zoology and the achievements of the alumni. Afterwards the speaker was felicitated with a memento and a shawl. Dr. Thamil Mani Sivanandam introduced the audience about SNCI and it’s activities and finally he presented the Vote of Thanks to the speaker, the organizers and the audience
Symposium 2025
We are pleased to announce that the SNCI Varanasi Chapter is organizing the Society for Neurochemistry India (SNCI) Neuroscience Symposium 2025, in collaboration with the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN), Ministry of Ayush, New Delhi.
We warmly invite you to participate in this exciting event, which promises to be an enriching platform for sharing cutting-edge research and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in the fields of neuroscience, yoga, and naturopathy.
Date: August 7–8, 2025
Venue: Annie Besant Lecture Theater (ABLT), IIT (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
This two-day interdisciplinary symposium aims to bring together experts, researchers, and students from across India to engage in meaningful discussions and knowledge exchange on cutting-edge developments in neuroscience, yoga, and naturopathy.
Key Highlights:
• Keynote lectures by distinguished scientists and clinicians
• Scientific sessions on innovations in neuroscience and integrative health
• Rapid Research Talks by early-career faculty members (a flash talk format to highlight emerging research)
• Interactive poster presentations with prizes for undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students
• Networking opportunities for researchers, professionals, and young scientists
Who Can Participate:
• Faculty members
• UG, PG, and PhD students
• Postdoctoral researchers
• Medical graduates
Last Date for Registration: July 30, 2025
Register here: https://lnkd.in/dwcvS_8z
We look forward to your participation in this dynamic platform for scientific exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Feel free to get in touch if you any questions or suggestions for the event.
Looking forward to active participation and kind support.