To celebrate the National Doctors’ Day that falls on July 1, a special guest lecture
on diabetes was held on Wednesday at J.J. College of Arts and Science, Pudukkottai and
was organized by the Wilmut Club of PG and Research Department of Biotechnology of
the college. As the day marks the birth anniversary of renowned physician and former
West Bengal Chief Minister Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, the legendary figure was
remembered and tributes were paid to him during the event.
The celebrations were aimed at recognizing the efforts of all doctors and healthcare
workers for their services rendered during hard times. The guest lecture was given by
Dr. D. Venkatesh, a renowned physician and Assistant Professor, from the Government
Medical College, Thanjavur, on Diabetes. Apart from educating the science behind the
disease, he urged the students to leave behind the sedentary lifestyle and get indulged in
many physical activities to get rid of obesity which is one of the root cause of diabetes.
Students of the department exhibited their talents by participating in a painting competition
and the winners were awarded by prizes by Dr. D. Venkatesh.
Earlier during the inauguration, Dr. G. Manigandan, Assistant Professor and Head
of the Department, urged the students, research scholars and faculty members to come with
innovative and novel ideas to curb the disease.
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