An unforgettable award ceremony in the Capital
Amongst an august gathering recently, the
Apeejay Stya University
and Svran Group organised the 8th Indian Obstetrics and Gynaecology (IOG) Dr Stya Paul Awards. The award has been instituted to recognise outstanding contributory articles published in the IOG Journal for Basic and Clinical Research.
The ceremony was attended by leading gynaecologists, industry stalwarts, bureaucrats, diplomats and noted academicians.
The IOG Dr Stya Paul Awards was initiated by
Sushma Paul Berlia,
co-promoter and president of Apeejay Stya and Svran Group. The highlight of the event was an illuminating lecture on the topic ‘Generative Soil for a Fertile Seed’ by Dr Hugh S Taylor, professor of Women’s Health and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Science, at the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, US.
In his lecture, Taylor dwelled on one of the most challenging issues in the management of infertility, i.e. defective endometrium (uterine lining). He explained that a healthy seed is just not enough to get a healthy plant unless grown on a fertile soil; similarly, a healthy embryo needs a receptive endometrium for successful implantation.
On the occasion, Berlia said, “Infertility is an emergent issue in India. Nearly 27.5 million couples in India suffer from infertility. Dr Hugh Taylor elaborated some of the most critical issues related to infertility in his speech which in turn will be of immense enrichment value for the medical fraternity and, through its cascading effect, on society at large.”
She also pointed out the real reason for setting up the commemoration awards in the name of Dr Stya Paul is to remember his illustrious life by cherishing the values he stood for and to keep on taking them forward.
She added, “Along with education, Dr Stya Paul was always deeply involved in supporting healthcare issues and the welfare of women and children.”
The IOG Dr Stya Paul Awards were instituted for the authors of Best Papers published in the IOG Journal under three categories: Best Case Report, Best Review Article, and Best Original Study. In the last two years, a slew of new awards have also been added, including the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Distinguished Chair Award.