Journal Club – Advancing Research in Dengue Shock Pathophysiology

 

Journal Club – Advancing Research in Dengue Shock Pathophysiology



📢 Exciting Research Discussion at Central Research Laboratory (CRL), BCMCH!

Join us for an insightful Journal Club session as we delve into the latest research on endothelial and inflammatory pathophysiology in dengue shock. This session will explore groundbreaking findings from a prospective cohort study conducted in Vietnam—shedding light on critical mechanisms that influence disease progression and patient outcomes.

🔹 Event Details:

📅 Date: 28th March 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Venue: Central Research Laboratory, BCMCH

🎤 Presenter:

👩‍🔬 Ms. Praseeda Prasad
🏥 CRL, BCMCH

🔬 Key Highlights:

✅ Understanding endothelial dysfunction in dengue shock
✅ Role of inflammatory responses in disease severity
✅ Implications for clinical management and therapeutic strategies
✅ Discussion on recent findings from a large-scale study in Vietnam

🔬 Why Attend?
✔ Enhance your knowledge of critical pathophysiological mechanisms
✔ Engage in scientific discussions with fellow researchers and faculty
✔ Gain new perspectives on dengue research and patient care

📩 Open to all faculty and researchers passionate about advancing medical science!

📢 Let’s delve deeper into science and explore the future of dengue shock management!

#JournalClub #DengueResearch #BCMCH #MedicalScience #CriticalCare #Inflammation #EndothelialFunction

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