Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Madras Diabetic Research Foundation


                                                              Bridging the Diabetic Divide

 The Madras Diabetic Research Foundation, Chennai conducted an intensive interactive training programme on “Clinical Research Methods” and associated 11th International Seminar on “Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases” which was supported by National Institute of Health (NIH), USA. The programme extended from 13th to 17th February, 2013. It was jointly organized by Florida International University and University of Alabama
Its been an impressive effort to bridge the gap between Internal Medicine and Public Health and see how discussions could be taken ahead. It also formed as a platform for future public health and internal medicine doctors to learn from and wonder.
It must be noted that Dr Mohan’s Diabetic Speciality Center has been leading the efforts to cure and prevent diabetes and it stands out head and shoulder above rest of the institutes. The effort acts as a model for entrepreneurial altruism and it encourages more private players to join in this Industry Institution Interactions and Public Private Partnerships.
Madras Diabetic Research Foundation is a component of Padmashri  Dr Mohan’s magnanimity and curiosity to provide and promote research and development in the sector of Diabetes. In my understanding of what i saw , i have come to believe that Dr Mohan and his team of doctors and research associates are silently working through their deeds and not only through words. It is called upon well meaning people to take note of this and support the cause for the betterment of mankind.
Melanie Pinto, Sahana Rao and Andrea Fernandes and myself  from Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore  were awarded a Scholarship for the program under the guidance of Dr Sudhir Prabhu, Dept of Community Medicine.

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