Prof. Shiv Kumar Sarin, Director, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi
For a happy, healthy and long life, keep your Liver healthy: Prof S.K. Sarin
CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, celebrated the 79th CSIR Foundation Day on 28 September 2020. Director, CSIR-CDRI, Prof. Tapas Kumar Kundu welcomed the guests on this auspicious occasion and said we feel proud to be a part of CSIR which was established in 1942 and has contributed significantly to the growth of Indian science & industry and in nation-building.
On this occasion, Prof. Shiv Kumar Sarin, Director, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, graced the occasion as chief guest and delivered an online oration and an informative talk on "Heart of the Liver” to spread awareness regarding the importance of liver health for happy, healthy and long life. In his oration, he emphasised that one should keep his/her liver fat less than 5%. Fatty liver is the main cause of various severe health complications including diabetes, heart disease and hypertension. To keep the liver healthy, the ALT/SGPT enzyme level in the blood serum must be less than 30 IU/L in males and less than 20 IU/L in females. Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) is an enzyme made in the liver and released into the blood when tissues are damaged. This enzyme is also called Serum Glutamic-pyruvic Transaminase (SGPT) which is an indicator of liver health. Therefore, by observing the level of this parameter one can keep oneself updated with liver health. He further said, health is not given it is earned, so one has to do the efforts for getting it.
Announcement of Dr Mridula Kamboj Award for Drugs, Diagnostics, Vaccines and Related Basic Research
On this occasion, Dr Mridula Kamboj Award for Drugs, Diagnostics, Vaccines and Related Basic Research was announced for this year and would be given to Dr T. Narender and his team for their outstanding contribution for developing a Phytopharmaceutical for management of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) which is also called prostate gland enlargement: a common condition as men get older. An enlarged prostate gland can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It can also cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems. Dr T. Narender will be felicitated on CDRI Annual Day in February 2021.
CSIR-CDRI's 70th Year Celebration's Logo Released
The Institute celebrated the 70th year of its establishment this year. On this occasion, Director CSIR-CDRI released the 70th Year's Celebration Logo of CSIR-CDRI. A year-long celebration is going on in the institute. Besides the Hindi version of the Annual Report 2019-20, the Institute's Newsletter — BITS & BYTES and an e-booklet — "Living with COVID-19: Experience & Fight Against Pandemic'', were also released.
CSIR-CDRI Employee and Meritorious Wards of Employees Felicitated
CDRI colleagues who superannuated in the previous year and who completed 25 years of service in CSIR got felicitated on this occasion. Besides, the meritorious wards of CDRI colleagues who secured more than 90% in science subject in High School and Intermediate also received cash prizes and certificates for outstanding academic performances. For academic excellence, Master Adarsh Goel and Master Bhavesh Agarwal got Rs 5000/- cash prize for securing more than 90% marks and 100% marks in one science subject in 12th Class.
During the celebrations, drawing, painting and essay competitions were also organised. The winners of the Essay Competition were, Master Pratham Punj Shukla (1st), Ms Anjali Maurya and Ms Akanksha Vats (2nd). The winners of the Drawing and Painting Competition (Primary Group) were Ms Peehoo Yadav (1st), Ms Fiona Abeer Singh (2nd) & Ms Anika Barnwal (3rd). The winners of Drawing and Painting competitions (Middle Group) were Master Apoorv (1st), Master Atharva Shukla (2nd) and Ms Shambhavi and Ms Amolika Rawat (3rd). All the participants got e-certificates.
The programme was concluded with a vote of thanks by the Chairperson, Organising Committee Dr Prem Praksh Yadav.
