Participation of DPU Unit of Bioethics in “BIOETHICON 2019”
The Asia Pacific Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics,Haifa conducted the 1st International Bioethics Health Sciences Conference –“BIOETHICON 2019” on 8th to 10th November , 2019 at SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Tamilnadu, India.
This international conference offered a unique platform for the exchange of Bioethics Education Information, Knowledge, pre-conference Courses,Workshops, Panel Discussions, Interactive Lecture Sessions and Exhibition of Posters and Photographs which highlighted Bioethical issues in Health Sciences.The purpose of the CHAIR was to build; activate; co-ordinate and stimulate Bioethics Education in Academic Institutes through an International Network of Units in Bioethics.
Dr. Shailaja Mane, Secretary and Faculty Incharge of Student’s wing represented bioethics wing of DPU Unit of UNESCO Chair in Haifa along with a team of faculties and students of DPU. Dr. Tushar Palekar, Principal and Dr.Gaurang Baxi ,Assistant Prof. represented college of Physiotherapy of DPU. Dr.Neelima Dubey, Assistant Professor .represented college of Biotechnology of DPU along with 12 students. A total of four faculty members and 33 students from different fields of medicine, physiotherapy and biotechnology participated in this prestigious conference.
“Bioethicon 2019” was this year’s first conference attended by the undergraduate students of Dr.D Y Patil Medical college,Pimpri,Pune. Students from our university actively participated in the oral paper presentations, e-poster presentations and workshops organised under the conference. Papers on important topics such as ‘Doctor-Patient Relationship’, ‘Application of autonomy and consent ethics by Indian medical fraternity and its implications’ and ‘Medical Humanities and Bioethics’ as presented by students of medical college were deeply appreciated by the participating bodies of the conference.
Dr. Shailaja Mane had delivered a talk in plenary session on 9th November 2019. Dr. Tushar Palekar and Dr.Gaurang Baxi also presented oral papers in the conference.All the presenters shared their views and interacted by answering questions asked by judge and chairpersons on topics related to bioethical issues.All presentations were well appreciated. Dr.Shailaja Mane chaired and was a judge for sessions of oral paper presentations by students on 8th November 2019 and by faculty on 9th November 2019.Dr.Tushar Palekar and Dr.Gourang Baxi chaired and was judge for sessions on 9th November 2019.All faculties had actively interacted with presenters.
Shivanjali Rathore, Shivam Garg,Aryan Dwivedi,Pratinav Shalley and Rashi Bhagiyan from Medical College presented oral papers and posters.Shrutika Kaveli and Neha Sinha from College of Biotechnology presented oral papers with guidance of faculties from College of Biotechnology . Anushka Ghoshal and Siddhi Bohra,interns of medical college presented ICMR approved STS research projects under the guidance Dr.Shailaja Mane,Dr.James Thomas and Dr.Vidya Gaikwad had given valuable guidance to them. Various aspects of Bioethical issues were dealt and discussed by the participants.
Total 14 students from medical college and 13 students from college of biotechnology attended the conference. All students and faculties attended, actively participated and appreciated various sessions in Bioethicon 2019. The three day conference was a great platform for the young minds to discuss important issues regarding ethics in medicine, learn from other participants and discuss plausible solutions for the same. Bioethicon 2019 was wrapped up successfully by a beautiful cultural program organised by students of SRM medical college, hospital and research centre which was enjoyed by all the participants .
Team of DPU in Bioethicon 2019, Chennai
Team of Students from Dr. D Y Patil Medical College, Pimpri, Pune
Neelima Dubey and students of College of Biotechnology of DPU, Pune
Speech by Dr. Shailaja Mane in Plenary Session
Dr.Tushar Palekar & Dr.Gaurang Baxi from College of Physiotherapy
Oral Paper Presentations by Students