Media Release
Manipal, Nov 3: In a momentous achievement for the field of Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBM), the World Association for Photobiomodulation Therapy (WALT) proudly announced the official recognition of the Centre for Podiatry and Diabetic Foot Care and Research at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, India, as a distinguished Center of Excellence in Photobiomodulation Therapy.
Dr G Arun Maiya, membership director of WALT, and a revered luminary in the domain, has been instrumental in securing this prestigious accolade. His unwavering commitment to collaborative research, prolific publication, and pivotal contributions to scientific sessions has propelled the advancement of PBM's application in pain management and tissue healing for clinical conditions.
India, celebrated for its progressive strides in healthcare and research, continues to lead global advancements in the field. The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence, has garnered international acclaim for its pivotal role in education and pioneering research. Pr R J Bensadoun, president of WALT for the term 2021-2024, passionately endorsed the Centre for Podiatry and Diabetic Foot Care and Research as a distinguished "PBM Center of Excellence." He commended Dr G Arun Maiya for his extraordinary achievements and indomitable contributions to the field.
Dr H S Ballal, pro chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, extends his wholehearted support for the prestigious Center of Excellence designation. He states, "This recognition serves as a testament to our institution's unwavering commitment and our esteemed faculty's relentless pursuit in advancing the frontiers of healthcare and research." Lt Gen (Dr) M D Venkatesh, vice chancellor of MAHE Manipal adds, "We take immense pride in Dr G Arun Maiya's accomplishments, and the global recognition bestowed upon our institution. The establishment of this Center of Excellence will further galvanize our relentless pursuit of excellence in healthcare."
The designation of the Centre for Podiatry and Diabetic Foot Care and Research at MAHE as a "PBM Center of Excellence" stands as a momentous milestone in the realm of Photobiomodulation Therapy. It underscores India's burgeoning prominence in the realms of healthcare and pioneering research.