Four project proposals submitted by the BDS students of our institution have been selected for the ICMR-Short Term Studentship 2020. The details of the selected proposals are as follows:

1

Title of the project
Effect of oil pulling using sesame oil on the lung capacities in young adults

Investigator name and year of study
Vinoddhini K, IV BDS

Name of the guide
Dr.Sharath Asokan

Department
Pediatric Dentistry

2

Title of the project
Therapeutic efficacy of Taurine on Diabetic periodontitis in Experimental Rats

Investigator name and year of study
N.Hari Prasad, I BDS

Name of the guide
Dr V.Sivabalan

Department
Biochemistry

3

Title of the project
Assessment of stressors, anxiety levels and stress response of students in the dental colleges of Western Tamilnadu

Investigator name and year of study
Shai Keerthana, IV BDS

Name of the guide
Dr.H Esther Nalini

Department
Periodontics

4

Title of the project
Determination of the antibacterial activity of Acacia nilotica against porphyromonas gingivalis and aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans: An invitro study.

Investigator name and year of study
K Keerti Shravani, I BDS

Name of the guide
Dr. L.Mahalakshmi

Department
Oral Pathology

The ICMR STS program aims to promote interest and aptitude for research among the undergraduates. Selected students are expected to undertake and complete the project within two months, and includes a stipend of Rs.20,000/- for the principal investigator (the student).
Congratulations to the students and their guides.