New Delhi: The Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), an autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH organized a one-day Workshop on Research Methodology for its researchers, scientists and PG scholars of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, Jamia Millia Islamia, A&U Tibbia College, Jamia Hamdard and Amity University to enhance their capacity and to sensitize them with the principles and techniques of research. Prof. Ahmed Kamal, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Jamia Hamdard and Dr. Vijay Kumar, Senior Cardiologist and Incharge of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Programme, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Delhi were the main speakers on the occasion.
In his introductory address, Prof. Asim Ali Khan, Director General, CCRUM emphasized that it is essential for researchers to update their skills from time to time and be well versed in research methodology to conduct research. Prof. Khan further said that the CCRUM would be focusing on improving the quality and quantity of research and development activities in Unani Medicine in the coming years.
In this workshop, Dr. Vijay Kumar delivered a comprehensive lecture on ‘Percutaneous valve therapy – An overview of transcatheter aortic valve replacement’ and enlightened the participants with his in-depth knowledge on the subject. Prof. Ahmed Kamal shared his knowledge and expertise on ‘Development of new anti-cancer agents based on natural products scaffolds’ and highlighted key aspects related to the topic. More than 100 participants benefited from the workshop.