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Particulars in Field
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Inputs
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Event name
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PhD Open Viva Defense of Dr Kusuma K N (Reg. No. 21PPT001)
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Organizing Department/ Committee/ Others
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Department of pathology, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences
Faculty of Medical and Allied Health Sciences
Adichunchanagiri University
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Type of Event
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PhD Open Viva Defense
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Level of event
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Institutional
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Collaboration / accreditation if any
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Nil
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Dates/ and Duration
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27th July 2026
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Venue
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BGS Global Broadcasting Centre, AIMS
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Details of delegates/ target audience
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Dr. M. G. Shivaramu – Dean, Faculty of Medical & Allied Health Sciences
Dr. Prashanth Kalappa – Dean, Research, Adichunchanagiri University
Dr. Vijay Shankar S. – Research Supervisor
Dr. Niveditha S. R. – External Examiner
Dr. Amita K. – Professor and Head, Department of Pathology
Faculty from various departments,
Postgraduate students of department of pathology
PhD scholars ACU
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Total Number of delegates/ Audiences attended
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90
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Objectives of the event
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To conduct the PhD Open Viva-Voce Defence of Dr. Kusuma K N.
To assess the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of the research work carried out during the PhD programme.
To provide an opportunity for the External Examiner, Research Supervisor, faculty members, research scholars and students to interact with the candidate regarding the research findings.
To evaluate the candidate’s ability to present, interpret and defend the research findings.
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Brief Report of the Event
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The PhD Open Viva-Voce Defence of Dr. Kusuma K N (Reg. No. 21PPT001) was conducted on 27th July 2026 at BGS Global Broadcasting Centre, AIMS. The programme was attended by the Dean, Dean–Research, Research Supervisor, External Examiner, Head of the Department of Pathology, faculty members, postgraduate students and PhD scholars. Dr. Kusuma K N presented her research work entitled “Study of Expression of Human Epididymis Protein 4 (HE4) in Breast Cancer and Its Correlation with Clinicopathological Factors.” The presentation was followed by an interactive question-and-answer session. The candidate responded confidently and satisfactorily to the questions raised by the Board of Examiners and the audience. The candidate also presented a summary of her research publications and scientific presentations during her PhD tenure. Following the Viva-Voce examination and deliberation, the External Examiner recommended Dr. Kusuma K N for the award of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pathology under the Faculty of Medical & Allied Health Sciences, Adichunchanagiri University.
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Feedback Analysis (Brief)
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The event provided an opportunity for meaningful academic interaction between the candidate, examiners, faculty members and research scholars. The interactive question-and-answer session facilitated discussion and clarification of various aspects of the research work.
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SDG’s Addressed
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SDG 4 – Quality Education: Promoted higher education, advanced research, academic excellence and scholarly development.
SDG 5 – Gender Equality: Supported the academic and research advancement of women in higher education and scientific research.
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Outcome
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The PhD research work of Dr. Kusuma K N was successfully presented and defended before the Board of Examiners. The candidate satisfactorily addressed the questions raised during the Viva-Voce. Following due deliberation, the External Examiner recommended the candidate for the award of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pathology.
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Challenges Faced
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No major challenges were reported. The Viva-Voce examination and academic interaction were conducted as scheduled.
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Recommendations
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Encourage similar academic forums for PhD scholars to present and defend their research work.
Continue to promote interdisciplinary academic interaction among faculty members, postgraduate students and research scholars.
Encourage research scholars to disseminate their research findings through publications and scientific presentations.
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