METABOLIC CONTROL OF VIRULENCE AND BIOFILM FORMATION BY PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA

Professor Martin Welch, Guest Professor of Microbial Physiology andMetabolism, Department of Biochemistry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UnitedKingdom delivered a guest lecture on “Metabolic control of virulence and bio film formation by Pseudomonas aeruginosa; metabolism as a target for anti microbial development” at Yenepoya University Campus, which was attended bymore than 100 participants. As part of scientific social responsibility, the NSS unit of Yenepoya Research Center, Mangalore conducted World food day awareness program at Bala Samarakshana Kendra, Kutharpadav. Professor Martin Welch was Chief Guest interacted with children’s and briefed about importance of hygiene and balance fooddiet benefits.