Achievements & Events
- Started MCI recognized M.D (IH&BT) Course in the year 2005, first of its kind in south India.
- So far fourteen postgraduates have completed this course and obtained degree from this University.
- The Department has conducted 180 training programmes, 374 camps and collected 19284 blood units and prepared 38762 blood components so far.
- The department received ‘The Best Training Centre Special Award’ from His Excellency; The Governor of Tamilnadu on 30th September, 2008 at Raj Bhavan, during the celebration of National Voluntary Blood Donation Day, 2008 organized by TANSACS.
- Award received for making a documentary film “Manitha Kadavul” to motivate voluntary blood donation, from the Honorable Minister for Health & Family Welfare during the celebration of National Voluntary Blood Donors Day, 2010 organized by TANSACS.
- Participated in Fujio Cup Quiz on Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine conducted by NCRM on 11th October 2008 and received audience prize.
- Participated in Fujio Cup Quiz – 2007on stem cell research conducted by NCRM and won second prize.
- The MCI has permitted the Department to increase the number of seats from 2 (two) to 3 (three) from the academic year 2013 – 2014.
Events
World Blood Donor Day
- World Blood Donor day is being observed on Karl Landsteiner’s Birthday, 14th June every year to recognize the services rendered by the Voluntary Blood Donors.
Future Project
- Cord Blood Banking
- NAT Screening
- Hemophilia & Thalassemia Clinic