MAHE SRF 2024-25
DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY | UG RESEARCH VERTICAL
IN COLLABORATION WITH
MAHE STUDENTS’ RESEARCH FORUM,
KASTURBA MEDICAL COLLEGE, MANGALORE
PROTOSPARK
IGNITE YOUR Date- 5th and 14th
RESEARCH Feb 2025
JOURNEY LOCATION - LH 1, BEJAI, KMC
MANGALORE
DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY
The Department of Anatomy is a fundamental academic and
research division for both undergraduates and
postgraduates. This department offers both traditional
methods like dissection and cutting-edge technologies like
virtual simulation and imaging. There are a good number of
cadavers, specimens, and bone sets, which provide a
comprehensive hands-on understanding of anatomy.
We are proud to offer an advanced 3D tool, Anatomage, a
virtual simulation in dissection, which specializes in
digitizing real human bodies into interactive, fully functional
digital models known as Anatomage Bodies. Our lab is well
equipped with instruments like rotary microtome, automatic
paraffin embedding bath, and an adequate number of
binocular, trinocular, and dissection microscopes. The
department encourages research, and students are motivated
to do minor research projects and present papers during
conferences.
MAHE SRF
Student Research Forum ~ Revolutionaries of Research
The Student Research Forum (SRF) is where curiosity ignites
innovation and discovery drives progress. Established in 2013
under the esteemed Directorate of Research at MAHE, SRF has
evolved into a dynamic platform for undergraduate students
dedicated to fostering a vibrant community engaged in
innovation and research. We organize impactful activities that
elevate our students and their achievements, such as Research
Days that celebrate recipients of prestigious ICMR grants and
showcase their projects.
Our conferences, including the EREVNA, provide invaluable
networking opportunities. We also offer elective exchange
programs and summer training initiatives, equipping students
with essential hands-on experience that extends beyond the
traditional curriculum.
Over the past five years, we have forged impactful
collaborations with universities in more than 100 countries.
This strong network showcases not just our commitment to
national excellence but also international engagement.
What is ProtoSpark?
We are pleased to introduce the ProtoSpark: A Research Protocol
Presentation Competition—a unique opportunity for aspiring
researchers and students to refine their projects.
A well-structured research protocol is essential for any successful
study, yet it can be daunting for those unfamiliar with the
concept.
This event offers both a preparatory talk and a competitive
platform, enabling participants to learn protocol development
and showcase their work.
ProtoSpark consists of two events:
1. Talk on the Topic: "How to Write your Research Protocol?"
- Students will be taught how to create protocols for their
research topics.
2. Protocol Presentation Competition: This competition involves a
fierce competition between the best 10 research protocols.
3. Following this, our chief guest Dr. B Unnikrishnan will
enlighten the students with a keynote address.
What is ProtoSpark?
Timeline of the event:
• 5th February 4-5 pm LH1, KMC, Bejai:
Talk on "How to Write Your Research Protocol?"
• 5th - 11th February:
Time is provided for submission of the abstract of protocols.
Screening of protocols for the selection of Top 10.
• 12th February: Announcement of selected Top 10 protocols.
• 12th-14th February:
Preparation for presentations by the Top 10 teams.
• 14th February LH1, KMC, Bejai:
1.45 - 4 pm: Presentation of protocol by the Top 10 teams and
judgment by our expert panel of judges.
4 - 4.25 pm: Keynote address by our esteemed Chief Guest Dr B
Unnikrishnan
4.30 - 5 pm: Inauguration Ceremony
Announcement of the results and Prize Distribution
Ceremony
Vote of Thanks
Dr. B. Unnikrishnan
Dean and Professor of Community Medicine,
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
Prof. Dr. B Unnikrishnan is Dean of KMC Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher
Education, Manipal, India. He completed his MBBS from Pt J N M Medical College,
Raipur, and MD in Community Medicine from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal.
Dr. B. Unnikrishnan has published more than 300 scientific papers, and he has
more than 35000 citations in Scopus. He also has an ‘h’ index of 45 and is
recognized as one of the world's top 2% scientists by Stanford University, The
United States of America in 2022, 202,3, and 2024.
Prof. Dr B Unnikrishnan has been instrumental in starting the mentorship
program in research for medical students and has successfully incorporated
research into the medical education curriculum. Sir is presently collaborating
with many national and international organizations like the Global Burden of
Disease Network, World Health Organization, and ICMR. Dr. B Unnikrishnan has
carried out much research in the area of Infectious Disease Epidemiology,
especially in the area of HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Tuberculosis, and COVID-19, and was
also involved in the Building Capacity of Tobacco Cessation in India and
Developing a fully integrated tobacco curriculum in medical colleges in India.
Rules and Regulations
1. MBBS Students from batches 024,023 and 022 are
allowed to participate.
2. Only research work is allowed, no case reports or
narrative reviews are allowed.
3. Teams of 1-3 students are allowed.
4. Only 5 min is allotted for the presentation followed by 1
min for questions by the judges.
5. Registration Fees: 75 Rupees/per person to be paid.
6. Plagiarism is strictly not allowed, all protocols will be
checked for plagiarism and if found, the team shall be
immediately disqualified.
7. New research projects are encouraged, however,
ongoing research projects NOT SUBMITTED TO journals
can be submitted for the competition.
8. 1 single individual cannot be a part of more than 1 team.
9. Each student from every team must fill the Google form,
with payment details and submission of the protocol.
how to participate?
1. Students should register via the Google form
(scan the QR given below), after the talk (5th Feb).
2. Registration fees should be paid using the
banking details given in the form.
3. The research protocol should be submitted in MS
Word format with all the research details written,
according to the format taught in the teaching
session on "How to write a Protocol?"
4. Structured abstract should be submitted in the
form given for registration of the event (Word
Limit: 300 words).
5. All the abstracts will be screened by our scientific
committee. The top 10 protocols will be selected
for presentation.
6. After the announcement of the results the
selected teams are requested to create a PPT for
presentation. The details of which will be given
after the announcement of results.
7. Prizes: The top 3 teams will be awarded with
prizes and the top 10 teams shall receive a
participation certificate.
QR code for google form of registration
OUR PATRONS
DR B UNNIKRISHNAN
DEAN,
KMC MANGALORE
DR. SHEETAL ULLAL DR. B. SURESH KUMAR DR. SHRIKALA
SHETTY BALIGA
ASSOCIATE DEAN, ASSOCIATE DEAN, ASSOCIATE DEAN,
KMC MANGALORE KMC MANGALORE KMC MANGALORE
DR. ASHWIN R. DR. RAJANIGANDHA DR. MURLIMANJU
RAI VADGAONKAR B. V.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR PROFESSOR & HEAD OF ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF
ANATOMY ANATOMY ANATOMY
KMC MANGALORE KMC MANGALORE KMC MANGALORE
DR. NUTAN KAMATH DR. NITIN JOSEPH
PROFESSOR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF
PAEDATRICS COMMUNITY MEDICINE
KMC MANGALORE KMC MANGALORE
For any queries contact
Shashank Sanjay
Joint Secretary, MAHE-SRF KMC
Mangalore
7907533051
Aditya L Havalad
Joint Secretary, MAHE-SRF KMC
Mangalore
9663543113
organising committee
Dr. Rajanigandha Vadgaonkar Harleen Kaur
Organising Chairperson President, MAHE-SRF
Professor and Head of KMC Mangalore
Department of Anatomy
Dr. Murlimanju B V Shashank Sanjay
Organising Secretary Joint Secretary, MAHE-SRF
Associate Professor, KMC Mangalore
Department of Anatomy
Dr. Ashwin R. Rai Aditya L Havalad
Organising Joint Secretary Joint Secretary, MAHE-SRF
Associate Professor KMC Mangalore
Department of Anatomy
