IBRO-APRC school on “Advanced techniques to explore the functions of the normal and diseased brain” Professor Ranil de Silva delivered an invited talk under the topic of “Natural Products and lifestyle factors in healthy brain aging” at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum.

From right: Dr. C. Kesavadas, Professor and Head of the Imaging Sciences and Interventional Radiology, Prof Ranil de Silva ICIBN, USJP, Dr. Kamalesh K Gulia, Organizing Secretary, IBRO-APRC school

Group photograph at IBRO-APRC school Seated Dr. Kamalesh Gulia , Dr. C. Kesavadas,   Dr. M.D.Nair  and  Dr. Ranil de Silva

During the conference he had opportunity to discuss about epigenetic, Ca channels, metabolomics, and neuroscience with Dr. Moinak Banerjee, Dr. RV Omkumar and Dr. Abdul Jaleel K. A reputable scientist from Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology.

From right: Dr. Moinak Banerjee, Dr. Ranil de Silva ICIBN, USJP Dr RV Omkumar, Scientist, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology

He had a fruitful discussion session with Honorable Minister of Health and Social Justice, Government of Kerala, Smt. K. K. Shailaja Teacher regarding the possibility of collaborating the fields of Science, Medicine, and Health. Furthermore, he had a successful discussion with Ayurveda Medical Association of India and other health tourism partners to establish Private Public Partnership among Kerala and Sri Lanka towards the development of novel products to enter into the global wellness market and promote health.

Smt. K. K. Shailaja Teacher, Honorable Minister of Health and Social Justice, Prof Ranil de Silva ICIBN, USJP and other ministry officials during the meeting.

Smt. K. K. Shailaja Teacher, Honorable Minister of Health and Social Justice, Government of Kerala and Prof Ranil de Silva ICIBN, USJP