During our visit it so happened that 19 IFMR members set out on a 10-day state tour of Karnataka, returning to Bangalore on 18th Feb. Of course, had I known this were happening, I would have loved to have joined in, but instead I have enjoyed meeting some of the team at District Conference and thank Rtn Ramdas Pai for sharing his photos of the experience.
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Visit to Biocon Ltd biotechnology 18.02.10 by Amy
Biocon was established in 1978 and now employs over 4000 people, led by Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw. The company manufacture many products including human insulin and statins and one of the most exciting innovations is an oral insulin tablet to replace injections which is currently at phase 3 clinical trial stage. The UK and US teams were taken on a tour of the plant and shared lunch together before we said our farewells as this was the last time we would all met together. I returned to Biocon the following day for my vocational visit. Dr Sharmitha and Dr Sarika had prepared an excellent presentation covering everything I had asked for and more, from the food and dietary patterns in India to the mechanism of action of Biocon's products. I really was impressed by how much work had gone into researching the information for me. Thanks also to Rtn Ravichandran for assisting me on the day. I also met Sam, who works for the Winning with Diabetes scheme which is a helpline and promotion for active screening of diabetes with the community to help raise awareness of the condition. Since January 2010, 2500 people have enrolled and I wish her continued success with this venture.
Silk worm rearing and silk cacoon market
Follow the link below to see pictures of the silk worm rearing which we visited on 20.02.10 http://picasaweb.google.com/GSETeam1080/SilkWormRearingAndSilkCacoonMarket200210#
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Sharada Dialysis Unit, Rotary Bangalore West
On 10th February we visited kidney dialysis units at Sharada and Rangadore memorial hospital where 190 patients can receive dialysis daily thanks to rotary international. In additional laser eye surgery and dental care are provided for the needy.
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