The Department of Botany at Dr. Lakireddy Hanimi Reddy Government Degree College, situated in Mylavaram, NTR district, recently hosted an insightful lecture series and national seminar. Titled “Advances in Cell Biology and Biotechnology: From Molecular Insights to Biodiversity Conservation,” the event aimed to foster knowledge sharing and awareness among students, researchers, and faculty regarding the latest developments in these critical fields. Generously sponsored by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, the seminar featured several distinguished speakers.
Dr. R. Suresh Kumar from IIT Madras delivered a compelling lecture on “Basics of Cell Biology: From Normal to Cancer Cells.” He provided a comprehensive overview of fundamental cellular mechanisms, meticulously tracing the transition from healthy cells to cancerous ones. His talk delved into crucial cellular components, the impact of genetic mutations, and groundbreaking advancements in cancer diagnostics.
Following this, Dr. Vadivelamurugan Irulappan, Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Hyderabad, presented on “Molecular Phylogenetics in Plants.” Dr. Irulappan elucidated how molecular tools and advanced DNA sequencing techniques are employed to unravel the evolutionary relationships among plants. He also highlighted the practical applications of these methods in plant systematics and crucial conservation efforts.
Rounding off the seminar, Dr. J. Ramudu from the host institution’s Department of Botany, Dr. Lakireddy Hanimi Reddy Government Degree College, Mylavaram, emphasized biotechnology’s pivotal role in preserving biodiversity. He explored contemporary biotechnological approaches designed to safeguard our planet’s diverse life forms, directly addressing pressing global concerns like habitat destruction, genetic erosion, and the challenges posed by climate change.