46th Annual Meeting of Environmental Mutagen Society of India (EMSI 2024) Concludes with Resounding Success

Marking a remarkable culmination of knowledge exchange and collaborative discussions, the 46th Annual Meeting of the Environmental Mutagen Society of India (EMSI 2024) unfolded at Sabarmati Hall, Central University of Kerala. The International Conference on Environmental Mutagenesis: Impact on Biodiversity and Human Health in a Changing World successfully brought together experts, researchers, and professionals across diverse fields to explore the intricate complexities of mutagenic impacts on the environment and human health.

The Conference concluded with a valedictory programme and award distribution led by Prof. K.C. Baiju, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor (I/c) of CUK. Dignitaries present at the event included Dr. M. Muralidharan Nambiar (Registrar, CUK), Prof. Vincent Mathew (Director of Research, CUK), Prof. Prakash Hande (NUS, Singapore, and Regional/Acquisition Editor, Mutation Research-Genetic Toxicology and Environmental Mutagenesis, Elsevier), Prof. Ravichandra Reddy (Former Director, NAAC, Bengaluru), Dr. Birajalaxmi Das (Secretary, EMSI), Prof. K. Arunkumar, (Dean, School of Biological Sciences, CUK), Dr. H.P. Gurushankara (Dept. of Zoology, CUK), and Dr. P.A. Sinu (Dept. of Zoology, CK).

The event concluded on a high note with a feedback session from the delegates, underscoring the success of the conference in providing a platform for networking and knowledge dissemination. The 46th EMSI Annual Meeting proved to be an invaluable experience for both speakers and delegates, fostering collaboration and significantly contributing to the understanding of environmental mutagenesis and its impact on biodiversity and human health in our ever-changing world.