# Inauguration of the Shankar Center of Excellence for Diabetes Research

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by [DMST Communications](https://mst.iitm.ac.in/author/editor/ "Posts by DMST Communications") | Sep 21, 2024 | [Events](https://mst.iitm.ac.in/category/events/), [SCOEDR](https://mst.iitm.ac.in/category/scoedr/)

On September 20, 2024, the **Shankar Center of Excellence for Diabetes Research (SCoEDR)** was inaugurated at the Department of Medical Sciences and Technology, IIT Madras in collaboration with Emory University, Georgia. The Center is funded by Mr. Subramonian Shankar, CEO and Founder, AmZetta Technologies, LLC.

**Event Overview:**

The Chief Guest for the event was Mr. Chris Hodges, U.S. Consul General, Chennai. Representatives from Emory University graced the event along with Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, faculty members of the department, and students. Key highlights of the event included:

- **Welcome Address** by Prof. Anubama Rajan, Head of SCoEDR.
- **Dean’s Address** by Prof. Mahesh Panchagnula, Dean of Alumni & Corporate Relations.
- **Director’s Address** by Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras.
- **Chief Guest’s Address** by Mr. Chris Hodges.
- **Talk on Diabetes** by Dr. V. Mohan, Chairperson, Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre.
- **Special Address** by the Emory University team
- **Special Address** by Prof. Krishna Kumar, Institute Professor, IIT Madras.
- **Announcement** of Lakshmi and Subramonian Shankar Fellowship Beneficiaries
- **Donor’s Address** by Mr. Subramonian Shankar.
- **Vote of Thanks** by Prof. Boby George, Head of the Department of Medical Sciences and Technology.

**Key objectives of the Shankar Center of Excellence for Diabetes Research (SCoEDR):**

1. **Addressing the High Prevalence of Diabetes:** The center will investigate the socio-economic, dietary, and genetic factors contributing to India’s high rate of diabetes. The goal is to develop prevention and management strategies that cater to the specific needs of the population.
2. **Innovating in Treatment and Management:** Through research and collaborations, the center aims to develop effective and culturally relevant diabetes treatments. It also plans to bring these innovations to market, making them accessible and impactful.
3. **Contributing to Global Diabetes Research:** While focusing on India’s challenges, the center will also contribute to global diabetes research by sharing insights and findings that could benefit the international community.

The **Shankar Center of Excellence for Diabetes Research** is set to advance the understanding and treatment of diabetes, enhancing both local and global efforts in diabetes management.

### The teams from IITM & Emory University meet

### The teams from IITM & Emory University meet

### Dr. Ashwin Mahalingam, Dean, Alumni Office, welcoming Mr. Chris Hodges, US Consul General

### Dr. Anubama Rajan, Head, SCoEDR, welcoming the guests from US Consulate General, Chennai

### Dr. Anubama Rajan, Head, SCoEDR, welcoming the guests from US Consulate General, Chennai

### Guests being given a tour of the Department of Medical Sciences & Technology

### Guests being given a tour of the Department of Medical Sciences & Technology

### Discussions at the event

### Dr. Anubama Rajan, Head, SCoEDR interacting with guests

### The Inauguration

### The Inauguration

### Welcome Address by Prof. Anubama Rajan, Head, SCoEDR

### Welcome Address by Prof. Anubama Rajan, Head, SCoEDR

### Director’s Address by Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras

### Director’s Address by Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras

### Chief Guest’s Address by Mr. Chris Hodges

### Chief Guest’s Address by Mr. Chris Hodges

### Talk on Diabetes by Dr. V. Mohan, Chairperson, Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre

### Special Address by the Emory Team

### Special Address by the Emory Team

### Special Address by Prof. R. Krishna Kumar, Institute Professor, IIT Madras

### Special Address by Prof. R. Krishna Kumar, Institute Professor, IIT Madras

### Announcement of Lakshmi and Subramonian Shankar Fellowship Beneficiaries

### Announcement of Lakshmi and Subramonian Shankar Fellowship Beneficiaries

### Felicitation of the Chief Guest

### Felicitation of the Guests

### Donor’s Address by Mr. Subramonian Shankar

### Donor’s Address by Mr. Subramonian Shankar

### Donor’s Address by Mr. Subramonian Shankar

### Felicitation of the Donor

### Felicitation of the Donor

### Felicitation of the Guests

### Felicitation of the Guests

### Felicitation of the Guests

### Felicitation of the Guests

### Vote of Thanks by Prof. Boby George, Head, Department of Medical Sciences and Technology

### Vote of Thanks by Prof. Boby George, Head, Department of Medical Sciences and Technology

### The Guests at the Event