Discussions were held to impart knowledge about research methodology, science communication and IPR

The Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) organised a skill development training programme at its Jammu campus.

The event was designed to impart knowledge about Research Methodology, Science Communication & Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) which gathered participants from all domains of science and technology and other domains like management, law etc. The event was attended by students, research scholars, scientists, and other professionals who would benefit from this programme.

The event was inaugurated by Dr Zabeer Ahmed, Director CSIR-IIIM. In his inaugural address, he shed light on the importance of research methodology, science communication, and IPR in enriching the scientific ecosystem of the country.

During the inaugural session, Dr Kancherla Prasad, Coordinator & Senior Scientist, CSIR-IIIM welcomed all the guests and participants. Dr Nasir Ul Rasheed, Senior Scientist, CSIR-IIIM introduced the participants to the theme of the skill development programme and provided an overview of the benefits and key outcomes of the programme.

The inauguration was followed by talks from experts in the domains of science communication and IPR. During the first session, Dr Manish Mohan Gore, Senior Scientist, CSIR-NIScPR, New Delhi presented a talk on the occasion where he highlighted the significance of science communication in bringing out research outcomes of Indian labs to make people aware of scientific developments in the country.

Dr. Kancherla Prasad delivered his talk on another important aspect of science which let the scientists reap the benefits of their research and motivated them regarding the IPR. Dr. Prasad discussed the importance of IPR and detailed about application part by citing various examples.

In the next session, Dr Lipika Patnaik, Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR- IPU, New Delhi continued the discussion on IPR and elucidated the process of Patent filing and the processes that are required to safeguard the innovations.

Dr Love Sharma, Scientist, RMBD&IST, CSIR-IIIM, Jammu during his talk discussed the basics of science communication and shared examples of a few writings to highlight the skills needed for effective science communication that can send the appropriate message to scientific people as well as the general public for wider impact.

Dr Zabeer Ahmed also unveiled the calendar 2025 at the event. The calendar, a visual journey through 2024, highlights the institute’s contributions to research and development, skill development, entrepreneurship, international collaborations and its commitment to societal welfare.

In the valedictory session, Er Abdul Rahim, Head RMBD & IST, CSIR-IIIM, Jammu took the feedback of participants and also facilitated the distribution of certificates to the participants. Dr Nasir proposed a vote of thanks to all the guests and participants for their warm presence at the event and wish for more such kind of events in future.

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