Lucknow: A series of insightful sessions on key domains of biomedical research marked SGPGI’s first workshop dedicated to promotion of research.Held here on Monday, the workshop was organised under the aegis of the institute’s research cell. The workshop brought together faculty members, residents and research scholars, with a focus on strengthening research capabilities and encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration. The sessions covered a wide range of topics, including clinical trials infrastructure, core laboratory facilities and shared research platforms.Experts also highlighted opportunities in animal research, stem cell studies and regenerative medicine, along with collaborative initiatives with the Centre of Biomedical Research (CBMR). Discussions on innovation and technology development in partnership with the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) added an industry interface to the programme.Senior faculty members, including Prof R K Dhiman and Prof Shaleen Kumar, stressed the need to promote a strong research culture, particularly among young doctors and residents. They underlined that research should directly contribute to improving patient care.

