Media Release
Mangaluru, Oct 21: Bringing laurels to Father Muller College of Allied Health Sciences (FMCOAHS), Mangaluru, Renoy Antony Olivera, a second-year BSc Neuroscience Technology student, has won the prestigious science writing competition organised by The Antibody Society (TAbS), an international scientific organisation dedicated to advancing antibody research and related fields.
Renoy secured the recognition for his essay titled “Antibody Tree,” which has been published on the official website of The Antibody Society. The award carries a cash prize of $500, marking a significant milestone in the young student's scientific journey and highlighting his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts through writing.
Pursuing his bachelor of science in neuroscience technology at FMCOAHS, Renoy has cultivated a keen interest in Neuroscience, Genomics, Computational Biology and Mathematics, with a more recent focus on antibody research. His interdisciplinary approach to science has already earned him notable recognition. He is the recipient of the Dr Sanjeev Rai Award for Best Student Researcher bestowed by FMRC and has also published a single-author research paper in Neuroinformatics, a Springer Nature journal.
Renoy aspires to become a scientist who can bring together diverse disciplines to explore complex questions that cannot be answered through a single field of study. His latest achievement reflects this curiosity, intellectual initiative and commitment to scientific inquiry, demonstrating how young researchers can contribute to the wider scientific community through both research and effective scientific communication.
Congratulating Renoy on his achievement, Dr Shivashankara A R, principal of Father Muller College of Allied Health Sciences, lauded his scientific curiosity, dedication and pursuit of academic excellence. The achievement, he noted, reflects the importance of encouraging students to look beyond the prescribed curriculum, engage with emerging areas of research and develop the confidence to present scientific ideas on international platforms.
Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo, director of Father Muller Charitable Institutions (FMCI), congratulated Renoy on bringing international recognition to the institution. He commended the student's initiative in exploring interdisciplinary scientific avenues and emphasised the importance of fostering a culture of research, innovation and intellectual inquiry among students. Such accomplishments, he noted, reflect the institution's commitment to nurturing young minds who can contribute meaningfully to science, healthcare and society.
Father Muller College of Allied Health Sciences, a constituent institution of Father Muller Charitable Institutions, offers a range of programmes across allied health disciplines, preparing students to meet the evolving needs of healthcare through academic rigour, practical training and research-oriented learning. The college strives to cultivate scientific acumen, critical thinking and evidence-based practice, encouraging students to explore new frontiers in healthcare and contribute to the advancement of knowledge.
Dr Michael Santhumayor, administrator of Father Muller College of Allied Health Sciences, congratulated Renoy Antony Olivera on his remarkable achievement, stating that his success in an international science writing competition is a testament to the spirit of inquiry, perseverance and academic excellence nurtured at Father Muller.
He emphasised that such accomplishments encourage students to look beyond conventional learning, explore emerging areas of scientific research and confidently share their knowledge with the global scientific community. He expressed pride in Renoy's achievement and wished him continued success in his pursuit of scientific discovery and interdisciplinary research, bringing honour to the institution.
Renoy's achievement stands as an inspiring example of how curiosity, interdisciplinary learning and a passion for discovery can open doors to international recognition. Father Muller Charitable Institutions congratulates Renoy Antony Olivera on this distinction and wishes him continued success in his academic and research endeavours.
