IIT Hyderabad Hosts International Conference on Circadian Rhythms and Health
Hyderabad: In an era where sleep disorders, metabolic dysfunction and lifestyle diseases are on the rise, understanding the body’s internal clock has become increasingly important. The International Conference on Circadian Rhythms in Health and Diseases (CRHD 2024), held at IIT Hyderabad, brought together experts from 11 countries to discuss the critical role of circadian rhythms in health, disease, and industrial innovation.
Experts examined how circadian rhythms influence physiological, emotional, and behavioural processes. These rhythms, which govern everything from sleep cycles to metabolism, are at the centre of emerging research that could transform clinical approaches to chronic illnesses and improve the efficiency of industrial operations.
The event, organised in conjunction with the biennial meeting of the Indian Society for Chronobiology (InSC), was convened by Dr Sandipan Ray, assistant professor at IIT Hyderabad, alongside Dr Neeraj Kumar from the department of liberal arts.
Supported by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and the Union department of science and technology, the conference highlighted the growing interest in India’s contributions to chronobiology.
It also saw the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Prof. Vinod Kumar, President of the Indian Society for Chronobiology, for his contributions to advancing the field. In his keynote, Prof. Kumar emphasised the importance of fostering interdisciplinary research to address global challenges in health.
