Manipal :

Manipal University Press, completing its third year, will release its 32nd publication “Biomedical Spectroscopy” on November 22 in the counselling hall at Manipal Edu building here. The book is authored by Dr Vasudevan Bhaskaran Kartha and Dr Santhosh Chidangil. The book consists of over 500 pages and the contents are compilation of research done for years at the department of atomic and molecular physics, Manipal University.

Dr H S Ballal, Pro Chancellor, Manipal University will release the book. Dr H Vinod Bhat, pro VC will preside over the function. The event will also be streamed live through YouTube. Biomedical Spectroscopy is the output of intensive discussions of authors and medical professionals of KMC. The Centre for Laser Spectroscopy, a Centre for developing biomedical applications of laser spectroscopic methods, was established at the University in 1997.

Scientists of the Centre, together with physicians, surgeons, and pathologists of KMC initiated a number of research programs in this area. Main aim of the Centre is to develop spectroscopic methods for early detection, screening, monitoring therapy and identification of disease markers, with special emphasis on various cancers, so that these techniques can be applied for routine healthcare applications. Outcome of these research activities are covered in the book.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Mangaluru / by Jaideep Shenoy, TNN / November 20th, 2014