Aligarh : The Department of Psychiatry, JN Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) organised the best thesis protocol competition for postgraduate students. The event showcased outstanding academic contributions and celebrated excellence in research.
Dr. Pragna Roy received the first prize for her thesis protocol titled “Comparative study for efficacy of L-Carnitine and N-Acetyl Cysteine on Iron overload induced oxidative stress in patients with Thalassemia: A randomized control trial”. The second prize went to Dr. Shazia Nahid for her thesis protocol titled “Comparative Evaluation of Anticariogenic Property and Staining Potential of Selenium Nanoparticles Infused Hydroxyapatite and Silver Diamine Fluoride: An In Vitro Study”.
The third prize was shared by Dr. Amrita Pandey and Dr. Neha Dhanda. Dr. Amrita Pandey’s thesis protocol was “A clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness of multi-genetic pharmacogenomics-guided treatment in drug naïve schizophrenics in northern Indian population: An Open-label, randomized controlled trial”, while Dr. Neha Dhanda presented her thesis protocol on “Efficacy and safety of repeated oral ketamine in treatment resistant depression”.
The panel of judges consisted of Dr. Shahul Ameen, Consultant Psychiatrist, St. Thomas Hospital, Kerala, Dr. Mohammed Reyazuddin, Chairman, Department of Psychiatry, AMU and Dr. Nafiz Faizi, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, JNMC, AMU.
Dr. Faisal Shaan was the organizing secretary of the event.
Mementos, certificates and cash prizes were distributed to the winners in a programme hosted by Dr. Shailja Singh.