CME on Cracking Code Of Stress with Psychiatric Insights and Biomarkers
The Department of Biochemistry conducted a focused and impactful CME titled “Cracking the Code of Stress With Psychiatric Insights and Biomarkers” on 30 March 2026 at Kadamba Hall, RRMCH. The program was held in the presence of senior administrators, with our Chairman Dr AC Shanmugham sir and President Dr ACS Arun Kumar sir acknowledged in absentia. The inauguration was attended by CEO Sri Seetharam, Dean Dr.Sathyamurthy, Principal Dr.BasavarajBhandare, Medical Superintendent Dr.Pravin Kumar, Dean of PG studies Dr Adarsh, Dean of Research &Sustenance Committee Dr.Sahajanand, and Professor and HOD Biochemistry Dr.Bindu C. M. Faculty of other departments and first year MBBS students were in attendance of the CME.The event began with a warm welcome address by Dr.Bindu, followed by smooth proceedings hosted by Mr. Mukesh Kumar. An invocation song by Mrs. Shweta marked the formal inauguration.
The scientific sessions featured two guest lectures.Firstly, Dr.JagdishA, Consultant Psychiatrist and Director of Abhaya Hospital at Bengaluru presented an evidence-based analysis of stress among medical students, focusing on mechanisms, coping strategies, and future readiness for young doctors. Lab Director & Biochemistry Professor at BGS MCH (Nagrur), Dr Suresh D. R. delivered an engaging lecture on types of stress and the role of biomarkers, covering physical, psychological, and oxidative stress and their research significance. The MSSQ-20 survey findings from MBBS students of all phases, conducted by the deptas a part of CMEwere also shared. A short poem and musical performance by first-year students added a thoughtful cultural note to the program.
A comprehensive panel discussion on “Beyond the hype: Role of cortisol in stress”, moderated by Dr.Roshnara brought together Dr.Prema (Professor of Paediatrics, RRMCH), who discussed stress in adolescents and young adults; Dr.Jagdish, who elaborated on psychiatric perspectives involving cortisol; Dr. Suresh, who highlighted cortisol as an adjunct marker in stress assessment; and Dr. Mohan Rao (Professor of Medicine & Endocrinologist, RRMCH) who explained pathological hypercortisolism. Faculty and student questions enriched the interaction, making the session highly engaging.The program concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. Chetan P. S.
The CME successfully provided practical insights, strengthened academic understanding of stress and its biomarkers, and underlined the importance of continuous dialogue on student well-being.
