NE EDUCATION BUREAU
CHENNAI, DEC 5
The Department of Human Genetics and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences & Technology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER) organised a four-day workshop on Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) from Monday to Thursday, 1 to 4 December, aimed at empowering young researchers with practical skills, new ideas and exposure to a rapidly emerging technology with significant applications in healthcare and agriculture.
- Four-day interdisciplinary training equips young scientists with CAP skills for healthcare and agriculture
- Experts demonstrate plasma applications in wound healing, cancer care, AMR reduction and plant development
- Sessions highlight national research opportunities and hands-on exposure to breakthrough plasma medicine tools
Cold atmospheric plasma is a versatile ionised-gas technology. CAP generates a special form of ionised air capable of killing harmful microbes, accelerating wound healing and even damaging cancer cells—all without causing heat injury. With its wide-reaching potential, experts from India and abroad convened at SRIHER to train upcoming scientists.
Dr. Rajesh Kumar G., Professor, Department of Human Genetics, SRIHER, is currently pursuing extensive research in plasma medicine. His work is supported by national funding agencies including the Department of Health Research (DHR), the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). Based on his expertise, DHR funded the four-day interdisciplinary workshop on Cold Atmospheric Plasma.
Speakers explained how CAP works across medicine, tissue regeneration and cancer treatment. Participants witnessed live demonstrations of CAP devices and engaged in hands-on sessions showcasing how CAP can overcome antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In plant development modules, participants conducted practical exercises using CAP for seed germination. Scientific sessions also focused on human health, explaining the basics of cancer biology and how CAP could support future cancer therapies. Laboratory activities enabled participants to measure reactive molecules inside cells after CAP exposure. Additionally, participants were sensitised to national programmes supporting technological research and innovation.
Dr. Kalpana Balakrishnan, Dean Research, SRIHER, Dr. P. Venkatachalam, Principal, Dr. A. Sumathi, Vice Principal, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences & Technology, Dr. Solomon Paul, Professor, Human Genetics, Dr. Lakshmi Revathi, Associate Professor & Organising Secretary, Department of Biomedical Sciences, and other faculty members participated.
