Registrations started at 8.40 am
Inaugural program- Chief Guest : Dr Sheetal Madan
BHMS, Rashee Homeo Clinic, Cancer specialist
Guest of Honor : Major Sri S. Subba Rao
Retd. Prof., Andhra University, & Visiting Prof., ANITS
CANCER: LET’S TALK, LET’S ACT
The Department of Biochemistry, St. Joseph’s College for Women (Autonomous), Visakhapatnam, successfully organized the Intercollegiate Fest titled Cancer: Let’s Talk, Let’s Act on 20th February 2026 from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. The programme aimed to create awareness on cancer prevention, early detection, and social responsibility through academic and creative competitions. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from more than 120 registered students representing several institutions including St. Joseph’s College for Women (A), Dr. Lankapalli Bullayya College, ANITS, Andhra University, AQJ Degree & PG College, Dr. V.S. Krishna Government Degree College, MVR Degree College, Prism Degree College, VITS and others.
The inaugural session was graced by Dr. Sheetal Madan, BHMS, Rashee Homeo Clinic, as the Chief Guest, whose keynote address highlighted the importance of awareness and lifestyle changes in cancer prevention. She emphasized on having a proper lifestyle and avoiding junk food. Students have to get rid of mobiles by 8.0 pm and sleep by 10.00 pm to have proper health. having cooldrinks and junk food, irregular sleeping patterns can cause cancer. Madam emphasized on stress reiving as stress sis part of life. She recommended breathing exercises and pranayama for healthy lungs and detoxification. She told to take cardamom as it is known to destress and improve performance in exams. The Guest of Honour, Major Sri S. Subba Rao, Retired Professor and Visiting Professor at ANITS, inspired the gathering with his academic and NCC Major experience. Sir asked students to talk about the topic to their families and friends. Many women do not know this and ignore symptoms which makes the therapy difficult in cancer patients. Hence, he said that students should maintain self-disciplined life and also promote it for a better society. As sir is the contributor for mementoes, he mentioned that he has donated in the name of this mother Bhagiradama garu who dies of Breast cancer.
JUDGES DETAILS
PPTS
Dr E. Harini- Head, Dept of Zoology, SJCW(A)
Dr M. Bharati- Head, Dept of Biotechnology, Dr. L.B College
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Dr Ilahi Shaik, Head, Dept of Biochemistry, GVP, MVP colony
Dr. A. Veerabrahmam- Head, Dept of Biotechnology, SJCW
VIDEO MAKING COMPETITION
Ms. V. Sony, Head, Dept of Home science, SJCW
Ms. Md. Shaheda Arfath, Head, Dept of Microbiology, AQJ degree and PG college
ONLIE QUIZ RESULT- 75 members have participated in the online quiz and three winners are declared by the quizzes.com app through which the result in declared.
RESULTS:
POSTER PRESENTATION
first - 1. M. Sneha & Harinin - Dr. L. B. College
Second - 2. Vaishnavi & Suseela - SJCW (Biotech) 1st year
Third - 3. N. Manasa - SJCW (Political Science).
VIDEO MAKING
first - 1. K. Joshitha - Alumni SJCW.
second - 2. Dipali Mandal - ANITS
Third - 3. P. Sharmila - SJCW (Biochem) 1st year.
QUIZ
first - Vaishnavi
Second - Sana Kausar
Third - D. Akshara.
POWER POINT
first - GUDLA hara harshitha - SJCW
second - JADD. Shivaji - Andhra university
Third - Kattamuri. Surya Kaladevi - Dr. Lankallapalli Bullayya Clg.
CONSOLATION
1. S. Surya Venkayasi - SJCW
2. K. Joshitha - Alumni SJCW (special prize)
3. Bhanu Bhard - SJCW
4.Sai Shivansh - Lankulla Dalli fullaya college
5. Sana Kousar - SJCW
VALEDICTORY PROGRAM:
In the valedictory session we are honoured by Dr. K. Manikya Kumari, Head, Department of Botany, who encouraged students to continue spreading awareness beyond the campus. She has delivered talk on importance of cancer detection and life style changes.
The lecture was followed by felicitation to Judges and then prize winners
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