Invited by the Dr. Shyama Narang Foundation President Vasanth Rao for the 2nd International Conference on ALS/MND organized jointly by NIMHANS & Dr. Shyama Narang Foundation 21st-22nd June 2023. Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja Head of the High Altitude Pulmonary and Pathology Institute (HAPPI-IPPA) presented his innovative talk “Can Exposure to Hypoxia and Chronic Hypoxia be beneficial in ALS/MND?”.
Following the invitation by Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh “The Lead Man of India”, he likewise presented conferences regarding acid-base at high altitude, tolerance to hypoxia, and adaptation to high altitude at different Universities and Hospitals in several cities in the Karnataka area.
Additionally, he participated in the inauguration of the Center for rainforest restoration headed by Dr. Malali Gowda. Finally, he visited outstanding research centers and many temples with magnificent structures. These were nine days of intense activity, travel by plane, train, and car, enjoying the excellent food in different restaurants, and above all re-encounter with very dear friends.