One week Global Neuroscience program starts at Panjab University
A one-week GIAN (Global Initiative of Academic Networks) course titled “Molecular Insights of Neurodegeneration Pathways and Its Drug Development Strategies” was inaugurated at Panjab University, Chandigarh. The course started today and will conclude on 17 October.
Narvijay Yadav
Oct 13, 2025 06:25
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Chandigarh, October 13, 2025: A one-week GIAN (Global Initiative of Academic Networks) course titled “Molecular Insights of Neurodegeneration Pathways and Its Drug Development Strategies” was inaugurated at Panjab University, Chandigarh. The course started today and will conclude on 17 October.
The focus of the course istowards understanding the molecular basis of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s disease, and exploring modern therapeutic approaches for drug development.This course is organised in collaboration to PI rahi and CRIKC.
The inaugural session was graced by Dr. Neelima Mishra, Director, National Institute of Biologicals (NIB), Noida, as the Chief Guest. She appreciated Panjab University for promoting advanced scientific learning and emphasized the importance of translational and collaborative research in addressing neurological diseases.
Prof. Yojna Rawat, Dean of University Instruction, and Prof. Meenakshi Goyal, Director of Research and Development, Panjab University Chandigarh also addressed the gathering, highlighting the significance of global academic collaboration and interdisciplinary research in building scientific capacity.
The course is being conducted by Prof. Allen Kaasik, Head, Department of Pharmacology, University of Tartu, Estonia, an internationally acclaimed neuroscientist whose pioneering research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration, mitochondrial dynamics, and cellular quality control pathways such as autophagy, mitophagy, and ER-phagy.
The course coordinators Prof. Rajat Sandhir and Dr. Tanzeer Kaur, expressed gratitude to all dignitaries, faculty members, and participants. They highlighted that 35 participants from across India—are attending the program, reflecting the growing national interest in neurodegenerative research.
