AMRF, 30th March 2026
As part of the 50th Jubilee Year Celebration of the Aravind, AMRF organised a mini symposium designed for postgraduates in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The programme offered them an in-depth understanding of the critical links between diabetes and eye disorders, along with current and emerging clinical perspectives, while emphasising the importance of preventing eye complications associated with diabetes.
The session began with an introductory note by Dr. S. Senthilkumari, Convenor, followed by the inaugural address by Prof. K. Dharmalingam, Director – Research, AMRF. The symposium featured invited talks that covered broad perspectives on diabetes and its associated ocular complications. Dr. Anand Annamalai, Endocrinologist, Ashwin Hospital, Madurai, presented on the fundamental understanding of diabetes. An overview of diabetes-associated complications such as glaucoma and retinal diseases was provided by clinicians.
The role of Artificial Intelligence in the diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy was highlighted by Dr. R. Kim. Dr. A. Vanniarajan, Scientist, Molecular Genetics, AMRF, Dr. D. Bharanidharan, Scientist, Microbiology, AMRF, and Dr. Daipayan Banerjee, Scientist, Proteomics, AMRF, spoke on the basic research contributions of AMRF.
The symposium was attended by postgraduates from various institutions in and around Madurai. There was also representation from Alagappa University, Karaikudi, and Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil.
