NUTRITION 2024 National Conference Illuminates Emerging Nutritional Concerns in Gut Health – SRMMCH&RC, March 21, 2024

SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre (SRMMCH&RC) organized a one-day national conference, NUTRICON 2024, in a hybrid format, focusing on “Emerging Nutritional Concerns in Gut Health.” by the Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics in collaboration with IAPEN India on 21st March 2024

Distinguished Dignitaries Presence

– Dr. Nitin M. Nagarkar, Dean Medical, SRMMCH&RC
– Dr. Balakrishnan N, Vice Principal – Allied Health Sciences, SRMMCH&RC
– Ms. E. Lakshmi, Associate Professor, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

Highlighlights of the Conference;

1. Dr. Joy Varghese, Director-Hepatology and Transplant Hepatology, Gleneagles – Global Health City Chennai, and Chief Clinical Officer-Institute of Gastro and Liver Diseases – SRM Global Hospitals-SRM IST-Kattankuathur, delivered his expertise on “Nutritional Concerns in GI Diseases – Gastroenterologist Perspective.”
2. Ms. Lekha Sreedharan, Hon National Secretary IAPEN, India, Head Department of Dietetics, Apollo Children & Women Hospitals, Chennai, shared insights on “Nutrition in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Primary or Adjuvant Therapy.”
3. Dr. Sarath Gopalan, Senior Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, Former Professor AIIMS, Madhukar Rainbow Children’s Hospital, New Delhi, discussed “Milk Protein Allergy & Functional GI Disorders.”

Conference Statistics:

The conference drew 215 registrations, featuring contributions of 98 original articles from across India. Notably, the event received sponsorship from pharmaceutical giants Fresenius Kabi and Nestle, marking a significant stride in addressing critical nutritional concerns in gut health.