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Dr. SM Balaji attends the Inauguration Ceremony of the 33rd Annual Conference of the Indian Society for Dental Research

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Dr. SM Balaji attends the Inauguration Ceremony of the 33rd Annual Conference of the Indian Society for Dental Research

Dr. SM Balaji, Secretary General, Indian Society for Dental Research (ISDR), attended the 33rd Annual Conference of the Indian Society for Dental Research that recently concluded in New Delhi, India.

Dr. SM Balaji welcomes Chief Guest, Prof. Vinod K. Paul to the Conference

The Chief Guest, Dr. Vinod K. Paul, distinguished Neonatal Pediatrician and member, NITI Aayog and the Guest of Honour, Prof. Brian Oโ€™Connell, President, International Association for Dental Research (IADR) were warmly welcomed to the conference by Dr. SM Balaji and Prof. Mahesh Verma, President, ISDR. They also warmly welcomed Prof. Nick Jakubovics, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Dental Research (JDR) to the conference. The conference was officially inaugurated by the lighting of the lamp by the distinguished invitees.

Recognition for Meritorious Members of the ISDR

This was followed by the awards ceremony for outstanding members of the ISDR who had made significant contributions towards the advancement of dental research. Meritorious students were also honoured with ISDR awards. The conference souvenir and transactions book were also released during the inauguration ceremony.

Dr. SM Balaji chairs the Dr. JG Kannappan Oration at the Conference

Dr. SM Balaji and Prof. Mahesh Verma chaired the scientific session at the conference. Prof. Brian Oโ€™Connell delivered the Dr. JG Kannappan Oration at the conference and Prof. Nick Jakubovics, delivered the keynote speech at the occasion. Dr. SM Balaji and Prof. Mahesh Verma presented Prof. Brian Oโ€™Connell and Prof. Nick Jakubovics with a certificate of appreciation and a memento for their contributions at the conference.

Prof. Nick Jakubovics presents Dr. SM Balaji with a Certificate of Appreciation

Dr. SM Balaji was also presented with a certificate of appreciation for chairing the scientific session by Prof. Nick Jakubovics. The inauguration ceremony of the ISDR 33rd Annual Conference was a resounding success with a record number of delegates in attendance.


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