The Second Saveetha Transdisciplinary Annual Research Summit (STAR Summit) for undergraduates was from 4 th to 8 th July 2016. The Second UG -STAR Summit was inaugurated on 4 th July by Dr.Michael Aruldhas, Director(Fmr) & Prof. and Head, Dept. of Endocrinology, Dr.AL Mudaliyar Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Tharamani.The inaugural function was presided by the chancellor of Saveetha University, Dr.N.M .Veeraiyan and the Guest of honour was Dr.Niranjali Devaraj, Prof. & Head, Dept. of Biochemistry, University of Madras. The STAR Summit was spread over 4 days with illustrious personalities gracing everyday of the research fiesta namely Mr.Gagandeep Singh Bedi, IAS, Dr.Aravindan Selvaraj, Executive Director, Kauvery Hospitals and Dr.Radha Venkatesan, Head- Molecular Genetic, Madras Diabetic Research Foundation. The total numbers of posters presented were 877 from various basic medical sciences and clinical disciplines of Dentistry. The valedictory function was on 8 th July and presided by D.V.Vijayalakshmi, Director of Drug Control, Govt. of India and 107 prizes were awarded to the outstanding research topics.
