"Kidney Insights: A Hands-On Workshop on Lab Investigations."

The Renal Replacement Therapy & Dialysis Technology Program at MCHP, MAHE, Manipal, in association with the Department of Nephrology, KMC, MAHE, Manipal, organized a workshop as part of the Student Development Program Series titled "Kidney Insights: A Hands-On Workshop on Lab Investigations." The workshop was held on August 20th, 2024, at Sharada Hall, MCHP, MAHE, Manipal. The event aimed to provide valuable insights into improving the knowledge of RRT and DT students regarding lab investigations. Delegates from the RRT & DT programs and MLT students participated in the workshop. Dr. G Arun Maiya, Dean of MCHP, MAHE, Manipal, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

Speakers:

1.      Dr. Mohan VB, Associate Professor, Dept. of Nephrology, KMC, MAHE, Manipal.   Topic: Key Diagnostic Indicators in Nephrology: Understanding Biomarkers, Glucose Estimation and Research Insights.

2.      Dr. Anju M, Associate Professor, Dept of MLT, MCHP, MAHE, Manipal   Topic: Managing Kidney Health: Glucometer Techniques for Glucose Estimation

3.      Ms. Reshma Maria Cocess Dsouza, Assistant professor- selection grade, Dept of MLT, MCHP, MAHE, Manipal    Topic: Urine in Focus: Exploring Dipstick Analysis Techniques 

4.      Dr. Kusumakshi Nayak, Associate Professor, Dept of MLT, MCHP, MAHE, Manipal   Topic: Safeguarding Your Sample: Urine Collection and Transport Techniques

5.      Dr Saritha Kamath U, HOD, Dept of MLT, MCHP, MAHE, Manipal.  Topic: Quantifying Hemoglobin: Practical Approaches to Estimation

6.      Mr. Vivek Raghavan, Assistant professor- selection grade, Dept of MLT, MCHP, MAHE, Manipal.   Topic:  Understanding Blood Transfusion: Principles and Practices