Guest Lecture on Organ Donation
The Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Akash Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, organized a Guest Lecture on “Organ Donation” and an Awareness Drive on 12th November 2025, from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the APJ Abdul Kalam Lecture Hall, as part of the RGUHS and AIMS&RC joint initiative.
Dr. Chinnadurai, Group Medical Director and Chief of MICU & Emergency Services, KIMS, Mahadevapura, and Mrs. Ranjini Shankar, Project Coordinator, Mohan Foundation, Bengaluru, were the resource persons. The session aimed to create awareness about organ donation, its medico-legal aspects, and to dispel common myths.
The program began with an invocation and lamp lighting ceremony, followed by a welcome address by Dr. Kumar U, Professor & Head, Department of Forensic Medicine. The Presidential Address was delivered by Dr. Naresh Shetty, CEO, Akash Hospital, and Dr. N.T. Satish introduced the speakers. Students actively participated in the discussion and pledged their organs, collecting donation cards.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Rudresh Y.C., Associate Professor, followed by a photo session
