The department of Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), Congenital Heart disease (MCHP), Manipal Academy of Higher Education hosted the first national conference on clinical laboratory education and research on 27th and 28th February 2017 at the TMA Pai Hall, Manipal. The conference was inaugurated by Dr. H. Vinod Bhat, Vice Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education. He lauded the efforts of the department for having undertaken a number of innovative initiatives in education and research.

The two day deliberations included five preconference workshops, plenary sessions, symposia and panel discussions that encompassed various aspects of laboratory medicine conducted by eminent scientists, physicians, academicians and industry personnel. 

●     Prof(Dr.) M S. Vidyasagar- Unit Head, Radiotherapy & Oncology, KMC  Manipal- keynote speaker 

●     Prof (Dr.) D M Vasudevan Head of PG Programs & Research, Amrita School of Medicine, Amritha University, Kerala – lecture on Industry Academia Interface lecture

Talk By Mr. Prabhu Sheshadri , Clinical Resource Consultant at BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company). on Pre analytical errors.