Explores advanced drug discovery and translational research collaboration

Mysuru: A delegation from JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, led by its Pro Chancellor, Prof. B. Suresh, visited the prestigious Kyoto University, Japan, recently to explore opportunities for collaborative research in advanced drug discovery, chemical biology, precision medicine and translational healthcare research.

During the visit, Prof. Suresh and Prof. Prashanth M. Vishwanath, Dean of Research, JSS AHER, interacted with Dr. Ganesh N. Pandian, Junior Associate Professor and Principal Investigator at the Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS), Kyoto University and members of his research team.

Dr. Pandian, whose research focuses on targeted therapeutics, epigenetics and mitochondrial biology, presented an overview of the innovative scientific investigations undertaken by his group.

The discussions also explored opportunities for joint research projects, faculty and researcher exchanges.

The visit forms part of JSS AHER’s continuing efforts to strengthen its international research network and advance its vision of becoming a globally recognised, health sciences-focused, research- driven university.