Mangalore: The inauguration of the AICTE sponsored 2-day Konkani National Seminar on Advancing Healthcare through Smart Medical Instruments and Technologies organised by the Department of Physics, School of Physical Sciences of St Aloysius University was held on 11th September 2025 in LCRI Hall.
Dr Edward Nazareth, Professor at Srinivas Medical College, Mangaluru, was the chief guest. In his keynote address, he briefed the recent developments in the field of medical science like robotic surgery, IOT, Tele Medicine and how AI takes over the role of a medical doctor in the coming years.
Rev. Dr Melwyn DCunha, Pro VC of the University presided over the programme. He spoke and said that we should work to preserve our ancient knowledge and said that such seminars are useful for spreading scientific knowledge in our mother tongue. He congratulated the Physics Department for organizing such a seminar for the first time.
Dr Alwyn DSa, Registrar of the College, Dr Ronald Nazareth, Registrar of the University, Dr Asha Abraham, Director of the LCRI block, Dr Ishwara Bhat, Director of Xavier Block, Dr Aruna Kalkur, Dean of Physical Sciences, Dr Nilakanthan V K, Head of Department of Physics, Dr Rita Crasta, convenor of the programme and Flora Castelino, co-convenor were on the dais.
Roshan Crasta compered the program. Dr Rita Crasta welcomed the gathering. Flora Castelino proposed the vote of thanks.