Guest of Honour - Dr B L Sujatha Rathod, Director

Directorate of Medical Education, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Dr. B.L. Sujatha Rathod, the Director of Medical Education for Karnataka, is a distinguished ophthalmologist with extensive qualifications, including an MBBS, MS in Ophthalmology, an M.Sc. in Community Eye Health from Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, and a fellowship in Vitreo-retina from RGUHS. Her career spans various leadership roles, such as Director at Minto Ophthalmic Hospital and Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma & Orthopaedics. She has been a professor, researcher, and mentor at RGUHS, guiding numerous postgraduate students since 2006. Dr. Rathod's research interests include diabetic retinopathy, endophthalmitis, and artificial intelligence applications in ophthalmology. She is widely recognized for her contributions, receiving awards like the Dr. B.C. Roy Award and multiple accolades for excellence in medical education, community service, and ophthalmic practice. Her professional affiliations include the All India Ophthalmic Society and the Karnataka Ophthalmic Society, among others.

Prof. PN Tandon Oration

Dr. Pratima Murthy

Director, NIMHANS

Dr Pratima Murthy is presently Director and a Senior Professor of Psychiatry at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India. She was previously the Head of the Department of Psychiatry and Head of the Centre for Addiction Medicine at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India. She is an alumnus of Bangalore Medical College and NIMHANS. She has a Diploma in Psychiatry from the University of Manchester, UK and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and Physicians, Glasgow.

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Keynote 

Prof. John Nurnberger

Distinguished Professor Emeritus

Joyce & Iver Small Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry

Professor Emeritus of Neurobiology

Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.

Dr. John I. Nurnberger Jr. has been working in the genetics of psychiatric disorders for several decades. He led the NIMH Genetics Initiative Bipolar Group from 1989-2006 and continues as the leader of the Indiana Site. His group has been active in the Bipolar Genome Study Consortium and in the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium, where he serves as a member of the Cross-Disorder Group and the Bipolar Disorder Working Group. He has... https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty/667/nurnberger-john 

CULTURAL PROGRAM

Yamuna Srinidhi

Yamuna Srinidhi is an acclaimed Bharatanatyam dancer, actress, and social worker with over 1,000 performances across India and the US and has taught more than 1,500 students. She holds numerous honors, including three Karnataka State awards, the national Natya Kovide award, and international awards for promoting Indian classical dance in the US and Mexico. Academically, she has a master’s degree in classical dance and served on the Academic Council at Gangubai Hangal University of Music and Performing Arts. As an actress, she has starred in 51 Kannada films, three Telugu and two Tamil films, and 18 Kannada TV serials. Her social work includes sponsoring scholarships for rural students, offering soft skills training, and supporting NCC cadets, positively impacting over 12,000 students across Karnataka.

CULTURAL PROGRAM

Lasya Srinidhi

Lasya Srinidhi, a Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, and wildlife enthusiast, began learning the art form from her mother, Yamuna Srinidhi, at age six. In a decade, Lasya has captivated audiences worldwide through her performances, classes, and workshops, promoting Bharatanatyam globally. Her notable performances include appearances at the Navika International Kannada Convention, Global NRI Doctors’ Meet, Indian Army events, Rotary International Cultural Fest, and a Texas dance tour. She earned the title "Natya Nandini" at Margazhi Nrithyotsav in Chennai. Lasya achieved 94% in her Junior Dance Exam and 92% in her Senior Dance Exam, both certified by the Government of Karnataka. 

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