The School of Medical Sciences at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) successfully organized the Golden Jubilee Alumni Lecture Series on 24th January 2025, Friday, showcasing the journeys and achievements of five distinguished alumni. This event provided an inspiring platform for the alumni to share their experiences, highlighting the impact of UoH education on their professional and personal growth.
The speakers represented diverse fields of expertise, showcasing the interdisciplinary nature of the UoH curriculum:
Mr. Chandrashekhar Matha (VisionSpring, Bangalore)
(I.MSc. Optometry & Vision Science, 2013)
Talk: Bridging Vision and Health: The Evolving Role of Optometrists in Public Health
Mr. M Vijya Sandeep Kumar (Government Regional Eye Hospital, Kurnool)
(I.MSc. Optometry & Vision Science, 2019)
Talk: Role of Optometrist in Government Hospital
Dr. Durgesh Nandinee (GITAM University, Hyderabad)
(PhD in Psychology, 2017)
Talk: Enhancing Wellbeing Among Professionals
Dr. Tanmay Singh (NOORA Health, Bangalore)
(MSc Public Health, 2016)
Talk: Breaking Barriers: Family and Caregiving Training by CCP
Dr. Barre Vijay Prasad (AIIMS, New Delhi)
(PhD in Psychology, 2013)
Talk: Psychological Interventions for Patients with Cancer
The lecture series highlighted how UoH resources and academic rigor have shaped the speakers’ careers, enabling them to make meaningful contributions to public health, psychology, and healthcare systems. They also discussed strategies for leveraging UoH’s resources and emphasized the importance of giving back to the institution that played a pivotal role in their journeys.
This event, supported by IoE at UoH, and the Alumni Cell, served as an inspiration for current students and faculty, fostering a spirit of collaboration and community within the UoH family.