Chandigarh, September 26, 2024-International conference on "Innovation and Future Perspectives in Neurochemistry," started today at Panjab University, Chandigarh. The three-day event is part of Annual Meeting of the Society for Neurochemistry India (SNCI) and more than 200 distinguished researchers, scientists, clinicians and practitioners from India and around the globe are participating to discuss groundbreaking advancements and future directions in the field of neurochemistry.

The inaugural ceremony was graced by PU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Renu Vig and Director ISSER, Prof. Anil Tripathi. Prof. Renu Vig emphasized the importance of neurochemical research in addressing the escalating global burden of neurological disorders.

Prof. Rajat Sandhir, Conference Chair, expressed gratitude to the Society for Neurochemistry India for allowing Panjab University to host this significant gathering. Prof. Amitabha Chattopadhyay, President, SNCI spoke about the Conference. Prof. M.K. Thakur, Honorary president, SNCI highlighted the SNCI activities. Prof. Prakash Babu, Secretary General, SNCI also spoke on the occasion.

The prestigious Dr. B. Ramamurthy Oration Awards and Prof. Subba Rao Oration Awards for Senior Scientist were presented to Dr. Lokendra Singh from the Central India Institute of Medical Sciences (CIIMS), Nagpur and Prof. Rita Christopher from NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences), Bengaluru respectively, for their groundbreaking work in the neuroscience domain.