New Delhi: The Department of Biotechnology, School of Chemical and Life Sciences, Jamia Hamdard inaugurated a three-day National Conference cum Workshop on “Sustainable Biotech Solutions for Global Challenges” at Convention Centre, Jamia Hamdard here today. The aim of the conference is to bring together eminent scientists, academicians, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss advancements in biotechnology, sustainable agriculture, healthcare, and environmental science.
The Chief Guest, Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Chairperson, Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, delivered the plenary address, highlighting the critical role of biotechnology in addressing global challenges and the importance of academia-industry collaboration for sustainable solutions to agriculture, health and environment.
The Vice Chancellor of Jamia Hamdard, Prof. (Dr.) M. Afshar Alam, in his presidential remarks, emphasised the university’s commitment to scientific research and innovation, stating that biotechnology holds the key to transforming healthcare, agriculture, and environmental sustainability.
The conference is being led by Prof. M.Z. Abdin (Organising Secretary), with Dr. Humaira Farooqi (Head, Department of Biotechnology) alongside Dr. Saima Wajid and Dr. Jagriti Narang as the conveners. The event is further supported by Dr. Javaid Ahmad Sheikh, Dr. Mairaj A. Ansari, Dr. Monica Saifi, and Dr. Javed Ahmad as co-conveners.
The inaugural session featured a welcome address by Prof. Suhel Parvez, Dean, School of Chemical and Life Sciences, followed by introductory remarks from Prof. M.Z. Abdin and Dr. Humaira Farooqi. The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Prof. S. Raisuddin, Dean Academics, Jamia Hamdard.
With plenary sessions, technical discussions, and industry interactions scheduled over the next three days, the conference aims to foster scientific dialogue and promote biotechnological solutions to pressing global issues related to sustainable agriculture, healthcare and environment.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from distinguished researchers, industry professionals, and students from across India and supported by Registrar Dr. M.A. Sikandar, Deans of Schools, Faculty Members, and Researchers of Jamia Hamdard.
