Research group from UoH visits Japan under Sakura Science Exchange program
HYDERABAD: Prof. S. Rajagopal, Head, Department of Plant Science, School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad (UoH) and his research group were selected for a prestigious program called the Sakura Science Exchange Program. It is an initiative by the Japanese Government promoting scientific collaborations and the program was hosted by Prof. Yuichiro Takahashi, Okayama University, Japan.
The group (Prof. S. Rajagopal, Dr. Venkateswara Rao, Pavithra Ramachandran, Jyoti Ranjan Rath, Pulimamidi Bharath, Jerome Xavier G, Vijay Srinivas Lavudiya, Shriya Sharma, Namrata Dubey and Siva Naga Sai Damaraju) delved into an intensive exploration of photosynthesis research, transcending borders and fostering collaborative growth during March 3-10, 2024.
During the visit, the group had the privilege of meeting renowned Scientists like Prof. Yuchiro Takahashi, Prof. Wataru Sakamoto, Prof. Jian-Ren Shen, Prof. Suga Michi, Prof. Ifuku Kentaro, Prof. Kaori Kohzuma, Prof. Toshiharu Shikanai and their group from institutes like Okayama University, Agricultural Institute of Okayama University, and Kyoto University, Japan. Both sides of the scientific presentations, sharing the ongoing research, insights, and extensive discussions were commendable. This collaborative interchange elevated the scientific dialogue, establishing a foundation for potential future collaborations and knowledge dissemination. Each day was marked by intense scientific discourse, covering a spectrum of topics in basic and applied photosynthesis research and structural biology.
These discussions catalysed intellectual growth, as the group critically examined methodologies and findings, expanding their scientific horizons. The group’s exposure to advanced techniques employed by Japanese researchers was pivotal. The assimilation of these methodologies promises to augment the sophistication of their own research, and integrate these state-of-the-art approaches into the ongoing projects. The Sakura Science Exchange program provided an invaluable opportunity for the research group members to deepen their understanding of contemporary photosynthesis research.
Prof. S. Rajagopal’s Research Group, @PlantSciUoH @HydUniv visited #Japan through @ssp_kouhou from March 3 to 10, 2024.#Sakurascience pic.twitter.com/WiV2bkcO1J
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