CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, March 30, 2026: Mar Gregorios College of Arts & Science (MGC) Mogappair West Chennai, proudly managed by the Malankara Syrian Catholic Trust, today conducted its 29th Annual Day Celebration. Upholding its motto, “Let Your Light Shine,” the institution brought together students, faculty, and distinguished guests for a day of celebration and achievement. The event was graced by the Chief Guest, Most Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Pachomios, Bishop of Saint Ephrem, Khadki Pune, and the Guest of Honour, Rev.Fr. George Vettikattil, Local Manager.  Youtube Video link 👇  The event was organized under the guidance of Dr. R. Srikanth, Principal, and Rev. Fr. Mathew Pallikunnel, Secretary, with Professor T E Phillips serving as Director of Academics, Prof.  R Selvi and Dr S James Benedict Felix as Convenors, and Prof. R Anitha as Co-Convenor. ****

Chennai, March 30, 2026: The Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), Chennai, a leading institution in diabetes and metabolic disorder research, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Premas Life Sciences (PLS) to strengthen genomics and multi-omics capabilities in India. The partnership is aimed at accelerating scientific discovery and enabling deeper insights into chronic diseases such as diabetes through integrated omics approaches. As part of this collaboration, MDRF will leverage Illumina’s advanced sequencing technologies, alongside Premas Life Sciences’ expertise in implementation and support, to enhance its research infrastructure. The initiative focuses on enabling high-quality genomics workflows, strengthening translational research, and driving innovation in precision medicine. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  A key highlight of the partnership is the joint development of research workflows, assays, and applications tailored to address India-specific diseas...