Awards
‘Achiever’s Award’ for Dr. Badrinath
Sankara Nethralaya Chairman Emeritus Dr. SS Badrinath was presented with the ‘Achiever’s Award’ for his relentless pursuit in providing quality and affordable eye care to the people of India. He was presented the award on the occasion of the “Loyola World Alumni Congress 2010” on August 28, 2010. The Loyola Alumni came together to lay […]
Honorary degree for Dr. Badrinath
Sankara Nethralaya Chairman Emeritus Dr. SS Badrinath will receive an honorary degree — the Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) Honoris Causa — from the University of Missouri. The honorary degree is the highest academic tribute that the University awards to recognize the achievements of individuals in their roles as citizens and leaders. Dr. Badrinath will be […]
“People of the Year” award for SN
Sankara Nethralaya has been awarded the “People of the Year 2010” by the Limca Book of Records. Dr. Tarun Sharma, Director, Viteroretinal Services, received the award on behalf of the institution at a function held in New Delhi on June 28, 2010. Every year the Limca Book of Records recognizes the distinguished services of individuals/organisations […]
First Bangladesh Uvea Society meeting held
Dr. J. Biswas, Director, Uvea and Ocular Pathology, Sankara Nethralaya, participated at the first annual meeting of the Bangladesh Uvea Society on May 27, 2010 at Dhaka, Bangladesh. Around 350 ophthalmologists participated at the inaugural session. Dr. Biswas spoke on the ‘Diagnostic and Therapeutic challenges in Uveitis,’ ‘Algorithm of Diagnostic management of choroiditis’ and ‘Brain […]
‘Prestigious Award of AIOS’for Dr. Biswas
Dr. J Biswas, Director Uveitis & Ocular Pathology, will be awarded the “Prestigious Award of the AIOS” for 2010 for his paper “Ophthalmic Telepathology: Concept and Practice.” He will receive the award at the 69th All-India Ophthalmic Society conference in Ahmedabad on February 3, 2011.
‘Seva award’ for Surekha Mehta
On the occasion of Mahaveer Jayanthi this year, the ladies wing of Jain Maha Sangh awarded Ms. Surekha Mehta, SWAN trustee, with the “Seva Award” for the selfless services rendered to Sankara Nethralaya. The award was presented on March 19, 2010. Associated with Sankara Nethralaya since 1979, Ms. Surekha Mehta, as a SWAN volunteer, has […]
SN Executives awarded health care diplomas
As part of Sankara Nethralaya’s employee-development programme, 20 executives from the institute received their Diploma in Health Care Management on March 11, 2010. The Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), along with the support of the Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, specially designed the programme to suit the requirements of Sankara Nethralaya. Editor-in-chief, The Hindu, […]
Madras University honours alumni
To commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2010, the Madras University honoured 30 women alumni in recognition for their contribution and service to society. Dr. K. Lily Therese, Professor & HoD, Microbiology, from the L&T Microbiology Centre at Sankara Nethralaya was honoured for her work in Molecular Microbiology on the occasion.
FICCI Lifetime Achievement award for Dr. Badrinath
Chairman Emeritus Dr. SS Badrinath was presented with the FICCI Award for Lifetime Achievement on February 20, 2010 by Principal Secretary, Health, V.K. Subburaj. Accepting the award, Dr. Badrinath applauded Chief Minister Shri. M. Karunanidhi’s Insurance Scheme, which enables people from all sections of society to avail good medical care at the best institutions, […]
Scientific deliberations galore at 2010 AIOC
Over 5,000 Ophthalmologists from India and abroad participated at the annual All-India Ophthalmology Conference at Kolkata, held from January 21-24, 2010, which saw over 1,000 speakers and faculty hold more than 200 sessions of scientific deliberations on Ophthalmology. Accolades for SN doctors: For his dedicated services in ocular immunology, Dr. Jyotirmay Biswas, Director, Ocular Pathology, […]