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SankaraNethralaya OM Trust, USA is a 501 (c) (3) registered
non-profit charitable organization and all donations are
income tax deductable in the USA
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Update : 23/08/2008 |
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CONCERT FORT WORTH
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For more photos of the concert please
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Even with a large number of on-going community events that
evening, we can say that there was a reasonably good number
of attendees at the Concert with a good representation from
almost all the areas of the DFW metroplex.
Mr. Santu Mullur
invited and introduced Sankara Nethralaya, the community
work they do and young and dynamic Artists to the guests.
The session started with the Carnatic session, followed by a
Hindustani session and then the Grand Finale of the
enchanting Jugalbandhi. The audience was absolutely spell
bound and enchanted with each of these sessions played.
Kudos go to the artists for their unique selections of
pieces to satisfy both the Hindustani and the Carnatic fans.
As a Grand Finale, the artists played the renowned
Vaishnavo Janato which meant so much to people at an
emotional level. Sankara Nethralaya Alumni, Dr. Aravind
Neelakantan, now a practicising Glaucomatologist in
Dallas and his Wife Dr. Sandhya were present at the
concert. Dr. Aravind Neelakantan was all praise for the
institution and thankful to SN for providing them the world
class Ophthalmology training and to the Ophthalmologists
covering all the sub-specialties with a focus on community
Ophthalmology programs. He made an earnest appeal to every
one requesting them to consider donating to SN OM Trust and
mentioned that every cent received from the concert would be
put to the best use to support the cause of the foundations
and the community. Alcon R&D employees were present at the
concert. Prominent figures included Dr. Gerald Cagle,
Former CSO/SVP R&D, Alcon Laboratories Inc was present,
enjoyed the concert and was greatly appreciative of the
wonderful work the institution does.
Mr. Asok Kumar
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HOUSTON CONCERT |
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Sankara
Nethralaya Ophthalmic Trust, Inc, arranged for a enchanting
JugalBandhi concert on August 23rd, 2008 at
Houston Durga Bari. Maestros Snehasish Mozumder on Mandolin,
Sriram Krishnan on Violin, Subrata Bhattacharya on Tabla and
Rohan Krishnamurthy on Mridangam memorized the audience with
spirited competition. The grand Hindustani and carnatic
JugalBandhi concert was thoroughly enjoyable.
From 1978,
Sankara Nethralaya treats over 450,000 patients every year
and over 45% of the patients are treated free of all
charges. A research center will be opened in Chennai in
September and an eye hospital will be inaugurated in
Kolkotta in November.
Ram Ganeshan
introduced the well known author Chitra Divakurani who
served as the Mcee for the evening. Kris Vasan, Trustee,
SNOM Turst made a presentation about the world-renowned
charitable institution. Sockalingam Sam Kannappan,
Vice-President, SNOM Trust presented the visiting artists
with NASA mementos and thanked the volunteers with
presentation of SN music CDs. Prabha Bala proposed vote of
thanks. Nirmalya Roy from Durga Bari made the necessary
arrangements for the concert. Rajan Radhakrishnan of Madras
Pavilion personally arranged the buffet dinner. Volunteers
Vinay Panchal , Kallal Arunachalam and Mahesh Iyer helped in
ninety four degree Texas summer heat. |
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Shri. Nirmalya Roy, Chairperson of Social Services Committee
Houston Durga Bari Society organised a fund raiser to raise
funds for Sankara Nethralaya, Kolkata. A dance recital by
Ms. Mayuri Roy and Mr. Karthik Raju was organised by on 10
May, 2008 . A handsome sum of USD 18000 was for funding the
operation theatre equipment of our Kolkata Branch. |
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SUPERBRANDS AWARDS In Delhi on 20 August 2008 |
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CENTER FOR GENOMIC BIOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
The completion of the human genome sequencing has resulted in
the explosion of functional genomic research and augmented the
possibilities of linking specific genes to a particular disease.
Elucidation of altered transcriptional regulatory networks of
the complex diseases at cellular and molecular level has
necessitated monitoring of genome-wide gene expression changes
and led to the emergence of cDNA microarray or gene chip
technology. Microarray represents a technological revolution in
biology, provides a powerful platform to the investigators for
simultaneous analysis of hundreds and thousands of genes in a
single experiment.
Ocular diseases and disorders are potential blinding
complications in millions of individuals in our country. Our
current understanding of the molecular events that underlie the
origin and progression of several ocular diseases remains
limited and specific molecular drug targets to prevent the onset
or progression of these diseases remain to be discovered. The
identification and characterization of disease causing genes is
of enormous value as it would enhance our knowledge of
biological function in both normal development and disease.
Hence, application of genome-wide expression profiling and
genotyping technologies to the prospective assessment of eye
diseases is the need of the hour to gain incisive insights into
the disease pathogenesis. These approaches will provide a novel
and powerful tool to decipher modulated gene expression and/or
altered biochemical pathways and identify candidate genes
associated with the disease phenotype.
AFFYMETRIX
GENECHIP FACILITY AT THE CENTER FOR GENOMIC BIOLOGY
Envisaging the
future potential of microarray technology, Sankara Nethralaya
has established the Center for Genomic Biology that supports the
formation of multi-investigator, interdisciplinary research
programs to develop novel and innovative genomic research
projects. This center is equipped with state-of-the-art
Affymetrix GeneChip System, consisting of microarray,
hybridization oven, automated fluidics station, high resolution
scanner, and a computer workstation with GeneChip Operating
Software. It also has a NanoDrop Spectrophotometer for the most
accurate quantification of small amounts of RNA and DNA. This
facility is dedicated to providing gene expression and
genotyping services using Affymetrix microarrays and is open to
both KBIRVO and outside investigators.
The wealth of
genomic data generated from the genome-wide gene expression and
genotyping strategies will serve as an important starting point
in the search for regulatory networks, novel biomarkers,
molecular therapeutic targets and newer approaches to
interventional strategies and effective clinical management of
ocular diseases. It will also lead to the development of animal
models and information repositories in ophthalmic sciences that
caters to the research needs of the entire ophthalmology
research community in our country in the 21st century
and place India on the map of global ophthalmology research.
Affymetrix Microarray Workstation at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai
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Array of hope: A researcher at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai,
working with the state-of-the-art Affymetrix GeneChip System
for gene expression and genotyping studies |
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INDIA TODAY ARTICLE
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Sankara Nethralaya Bangalore Inauguration Function
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Dedication of Rural Eye Hospital Campus
To
the Memory of Dr. V.G. APPUKUTTY
23
& 24 August 2008 |
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Message from Prime Minister of
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On the occasion of
the Inauguration of KNBIRVO |
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Message from Governor of Tamil
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On the occasion of
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Inauguration
of
Sankara
Nethralaya Kolkata
On 7 & 8 Nov 2008
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Sankara
Nethralaya has embarked on setting up a branch at
Kolkata to cater to the needs of the people of the
Eastern and North Eastern region. Currently Sankara
Nethralaya Chennai receives over 300 patients each
day from the Eastern and North Eastern region. But
there are many more patients who are unable to
travel the distance and come to Chennai for availing
the treatment facilities.
This new branch of Sankara Nethralaya at Kolkata is
scheduled to be inaugurated on the 7 and 8 of
November,2008. On the 7 there will be music concert
by Srimathi Vani Jairam (Bengali Repertoire) with
the honoring of Donors who have contributed to the
successful implementation of the project. We have
requested his Excellency, The Governor of West
Bengal to preside over the function.
The inauguration of
the new facility will be done at the site by the
Hon’ble and Respected Chief Minister of West Bengal
on the 8th with honoring of donors. This
will be followed by a cultural program that
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We are delighted to let you see some of the
movies and short videos of Sankara Nethralaya through www.youtube.com.
Please click on videos link on the top left to view the videos. |
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1. Sri Hari Srinivasan's Video
about Sankara Nethralaya |
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2. Mobile spectacle dispensing
unit - Karnataka |
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3. Eye Donation - Acted by
Super Star RajiniKanth |
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4. NIRVO - 3D building views |
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5. Patient of Sankara Nethralaya-
Mr. Puram Prakash Rao |
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The following CD's will be available at the
concert |
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Cascade of Nector |
by Sri Lalgudi G.Jayaraman |
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Sankaram |
by Smt. Sowmy |
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Trinetra |
by Sri N Ravikriran and
Pandit Tarun Battacharya |
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Panchakariya |
by Sangita Kalanidhi &
Smt.R Vedavalli |
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Panchakshara |
by Shri T H Subash
Chandran and group |
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Surdass |
by Ms. M.S Subbulakshmi |
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Bharthi Padalgal |
by Ms. M.S Subbulakshmi |
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Good News for Local Organisers - You can
now avail the benefits of 30 and 90 second promo videos starring
our brand ambassador actor Madhavan. These videos which
are being produced at the AVM Studio will be made available
to local organisers from Chennai.
Please contact- Dr. Tarun Sharma, Head of Fundraising department,
at
drtaruns@gmail.com |
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The flyers / Poster /Advertisement First
and Second designed at Chennai are also available for download
from this website |
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The USA SN OMTRUST contact details are as
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Sri K G Venkataraman, President
Sankara Nethralaya OM Trust
10710, River road, Potomac,
MD 20854,USA
Phone :301 - 646 - 1232
Email : kvenkatram@aol.com |
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Sri SV Acharya,
Treasurer
Sankara Nethralaya OM Trust
9710, Traville Gateway Drive,
392, Rockville
MD 20850, USA
Phone:301 - 251 - 0378
Email: acharya@omtrust.org |
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Sri.Shankar Iyer
Sankara Nethralaya OM Trust
3309 Rocky Mount Road
Fair Fax Va 22031, USA
Phone: 202 - 314 - 5957 (O), 571 - 432 - 5333 (H)
Email: sai@omtrust.org |
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The Indian Contact Details |
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Dr.Tarun Sharma,MD,FRCS Ed
Director,Vitreoretinal services
Head of Fundraising department
Sankara Nethralaya
18, College Road,
Chennai 600 006.
India
Email: drts@snmail.com |
Dr.S S Badrinath,FRCS ©
President and Chairman Emeritus
Medical Research Foundation
Sankara Nethralaya
18, College Road,
Chennai 600 006.
India
Email: chem@snmail.org |
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