The Microbiologists Society of India (MSI) unit at AIPH University celebrated the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week by organizing various activities including student competitions on topics highlighting the importance of antibiotic resistance and the need to generate awareness for the same in the society. The registrar, Dr. K.K. Rout recognized the winners with prizes and certificates. Prof. N Behera, President MSI-Odisha and Dean School of Biological Sciences delivered an informative lecture on the theme of campaign “Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance” that was watched by students in other colleges of the state though live webcast. 

Poster competition winners (Theme: Antimicrobials: Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance)
    1st:   Ms. Barsa Barnali Ojha, MSc Microbiology 3rd semester  
    2nd:  Mr. Ahesayeen Nishan, MSc Zoology 3rd semester  
    3rd:   Mr. Abinash Behera, MSc Microbiology 3rd semester  

Essay competition winners (Topic: Antibiotic Resistance)
    1st:  Mr. Ahesayeen Nishan, MSc Zoology 3rd semester  
    2nd: Mr. Prateek Ranjan Dang, MSc Zoology 3rd semester  
    3rd:  Ms. Reeya Mohanty, MSc Zoology 3rd semester