Grand Chronic Hypoxia Tour throughout India July 2016 in the city of Kolar
In this series of consecutive blogs, you can read about this outstanding scientific tour. Each blog is dedicated to one city and one scientific concept presented in the conference “Extraordinary Adaptation to Chronic Hypoxia and Life at High Altitude”
The trip to Kolar was very pleasant as Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh and myself were picked up from Bangalore in a very nice car from the SDUAHER University.
Dr. K.N. Shashidhar Welcomes Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja and Dr. Thuppil Venkatesh.
Dr. K.N. Shashidhar Professor and HOD Biochemistry, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy Of Higher Education and Research.
Sitting : Left to right; Prof. (Dr) Raghuveer, Hon. Vice Chancellor,Sri Devaraj Urs Academy Of Higher Education and Research, Dr Tuppil Venkatesh, Yourself, Prof. (Dr) AVM Kutty, Registrar,Sri Devaraj Urs Academy Of Higher Education and Research, Myself; Dr Shashidhar Professor and HOD Biochemistry, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy Of Higher Education and ResearchLeft to Right: Prof. K.N.Shashidhar , Prof. (Dr) Raghuveer and Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja heading to the conference auditorium.The sign announcing the conference.Prof. K.N. Shashidhar introducing Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja’s conferenceProf. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja giving his conference on Chronic Hypoxia.Dr. Anantha Bhattacharya, Assistant Prof. preventive and Social Medicine, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy Of Higher Education and Research handing a post conference beautiful gift..A group photo after the conference with some of the faculty of Sri Devaraj Urs Academy Of Higher Education and Research.Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja, Prof. (Dr) Raghuveer, Hon. Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Dr) AVM Kutty, Registrar, Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh and Prof. K.N. Shashidhar
I left with a very good impression of the quality of SDUAHER University in Kolar.
Grand Chronic Hypoxia Tour throughout India July 2016 in the city of Kochi
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After visiting Mumbai with its beautiful airport, where we spent the night at a beautiful apartment and a brief tour of the Gateway to India, we flew to Kochi.
The Mumbai Gateway to India
Hosted by Varkey, President of the Lions Club in Kochi, along with his wife, we were given the wonderful surprise that at 10:00 am we could go to the Mariott for a couple of hours to freshen up. It was so beautiful, and so comfortable. Our IPPA team, Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja, Lucrecia De Urioste Limariño, Natalia Zubieta De Urioste and Rafaela Zubieta de Urioste, along with our luxury travel team Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh and Prof. Shashisdhara, then moved to the Amrita Hospital, where Gustavo Zubieta-Castillo (Sr) and Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja (Jr) had participated several years back in a conference on Clinical Biochemistry.
Giving the Conference at Amrita Hospital installations
This time again we were warmly greeted at Amrita by Dr. Sanjeev K. Singh, Medical Superintendent.
Natalia giving her interesting comments on chronic hypoxia aspects . Dr. Sanjeev K. Singh 4th from left.
ONE CONCEPT INCLUDED IN THE CONFERENCE “Extraordinary Adaptation to Chronic Hypoxia and Life at High altitude”:
The extraordinary population of a city life La Paz, and El Alto that is like any other matronly in the world. Everyone lives busy and totally unaware of their life at high altitude. They are born here, grow, study, do sports, get married, have children and all in the chronic hypoxia environment uneventfully.
Dr. Thuppil Venkatesh commenting about how high altitude dwellers can suffer from the effects of hyperoxia.
Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja’s conference on “Extraordinary Adaptation to Chronic Hypoxia”.
We again visited the unique antique shops in Kochi with the kind hosting of Varkey and his lovely wife Sarada Varkey.
Prof. N. Shashidhara, Lucretia De Urioste and Mrs. Sarada VarkeyProf. N. Shashidhara, Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh and Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja at Kochi.T.A. Varky, the President of the Lions Club in Kochi and also the director of several Clinical Laboratories. Alongside is Sarada Varkey, his wife.
Grand Chronic Hypoxia Tour throughout India July 2016 in the city of Bangalore last stop
In this series of consecutive blogs, you can read about this outstanding scientific tour. Each blog is dedicated to one city and one scientific concept presented in the conference “Extraordinary Adaptation to Chronic Hypoxia and Life at High Altitude”.
Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja giving his talk. at the Century ClubTouching the aspect of Adaptation to life at the hypoxic levels of Mt. Everest.
Group photo at the Century Club conference.
A visit to the house of K. Raghunath, where we met his beautiful family and he honored us by playing 4 pieces in violin with his son accompanying him with a harmonica. The Indian music was such a great delight that it still resonates in our minds.
At K. Raghunath’s house where we heard the most beautiful Indian music.
A camel ride !!!
The end of this fantastic scientific and cultural voyage throughout Incredible India. Thank you very much, from the deepest of our hearts, as Bolivians for all your kindness and generosity, that are a true example to the world!!
Grand Chronic Hypoxia Tour throughout India July 2016 in the city of Bellary
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Bellary, Bellary, Bellary…….. is what we heard on arrival by train to this lovely city. We thought we had slept past the station, so it was a great relief! In this area, memorable and extraordinary temples are found. Among them, the unforgettable Hampi !!.
The Mumbai Gateway to IndiaOne of the many Hampi buildings. This one has columns that were used as musical instruments.
Inside one of the buildings at Hampi.Rafaela being blessed by the elephant in one of the temples near Hemp
With the great Stone Chariot at Hampi . Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh, Prof. Shashidhara, Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja, Rafaela Zubieta, and our fantastic host and organizer of our visit to Belari and the conferences with Red Cross M.A. Shakeeb.
Breakfast meeting with the Indian Red Cross officials kindly organized by Commander K.V. Shake (in red). at Bellary.Another angle of the same meeting with the Officials of the Indian Red Cross.Conference at Veerashaiuva College, Ballari. for the Indian Red Cross on Remarkable Adaptation to Chronic Hypoxia. Presence of the Vice-Chancellor.
ONE CONCEPT INCLUDED IN THE CONFERENCE “Extraordinary Adaptation to Chronic Hypoxia and Life at High altitude”:
The Triple Hypoxia Syndrome (THS) created by Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Castillo, was explained. It is due to the superimposition of three different types of hypoxia: [1] Normal high altitude adaptation to hypoxia, [2] Polyerythrocythemia hypoxia (CMS) and [3] acute hypoxia that can be reversed by oxygen. The THS is similar to “surviving” in the summit of Mount Everest. It may be caused by viral infections (gripe) or some other acute respiratory disease, with malaise that lasts several days without treatment and typically is reversed by 24 hours of oxygen to PaO2 baseline values of their chronic condition with Polyerythrocythemia (The sign that results from multiple diseases at high altitude, previously known as Chronic Mountain Sickness). This diagnosis is fundamental to treat patients with increased Hematocrits at high altitude.
Conference at Veerashaiva College, Ballari Group photo.
Plaque of all the authorities of the Veerashaiva College, BallariA visit to the President’s office
Grand Chronic Hypoxia Tour throughout India July 2016 in the city of Karad
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Dr. Arun Patil, arranged our visit to the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed University. The gardens of the campus were truly beautiful.
Reception at the Chancellor’s office in the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed University in Karad.A beautiful powder and flower design specially prepared for the conference on Environmental Physiology.Inauguration ceremony of the Environmental Physiology conference at the Krishna Institue of Medical Sciences in KaranProf. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta preparing his conference on “Extraordinary Adaptation to Chronic Hypoxia” at the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences.
ONE CONCEPT INCLUDED IN THE CONFERENCE “Extraordinary Adaptation to Chronic Hypoxia and Life at High altitude”:
The proposal of IPPA of the use in Space Vehicles of the environmental oxygen levels, PIO2 of 94 mmHg (1/3 less than at sea level) equal to those of the city of La Paz. This would facilitate travel in space tremendously, as it would speed up the preparation for using the space suits for extravehicular activities, it would save oxygen (a scare resource in space) and would hence save energy. Furthermore, it is postulated that man should adapt to chronic hypoxia for the future. The benefit of life under chronic hypoxia are remarkable.
Kind Felicitation of Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja by Dr. Ajay Brahmnakar Hon. Asst Professor K.I.M.S.D.U, Karat.Profesor Thuppil Venkatesh giving his talk on the effects of Lead on the organism.Prof. Kusal Das from BLDE University came to Karad to participate in the Environmental Physiology event and presented a very interesting talk on Fluoride intoxication in water resources.
In the photo above: From left Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja, Prof. Kusal Das, Sayandeep (Prof. Kusal Das’ son and a 1st year medical student), Mrs. Swastika (Professor Kusal Das’ wife) and Rafaela Zubieta.
Dr. Arun Patil our excellent coordinator and the Zubietas in Karad, India, after the conference.
Grand Chronic Hypoxia Tour throughout India July 2016 in the city of Bijapur
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On the way from Bellary to Bijapur, we visited a temple in honor of, that is located below the water level at the Krishna River.
The entrance to the Temple of Shri Basavechwar Aikyamantap.The tomb of Shri Basavechwar Aikyamantap, below the water level !! An extraordinary Hindu thinker.
BLDE University Conference
It is hard to explain the fantastic visit to Bijapur. BLDE University is truly a jewel within India, and the presence of Prof. Kusal Das is certainly noteworthy. Prof. B.G. Mulimani, Vice-Chancellor and Chairman, Dr. M.S. Biradar Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Principal, Dr. J.G. Amber, Registrar and several other professors and Board Members were so kind with us and made our stay a true delight. We truly felt at home at BLDE.
Welcome Reception at the International Guest House in BLDE. here with the Vice-Chancellor Prof. B.G. Mulimani and the Principal & Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Dr. M.S. Biradar.
The reception with distinguished faculty of BLDE. In the center is Prof. Kusal Das ,Right next to him on the right Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh and Prof. Nanjundiaha Shashidhara (at far right)
Dr. Biramar the Principal and Dean, Prof. Nanjundiaha Shashidhara from the Lead Awareness Program, Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja and Prof. B.G. Mulimani, the Vice-ChancellorThe visit to the 7 ecos Muslim temple Gol Gungbaz. The acoustics are a absolutely formidable. You say something and it will eco back about 7 times!!! Incredible Indian technology from the old times.
BLDE University EntranceMeeting at the Principal and Dean’s office Dr. Biramar at BLDE UniversityMeeting at Dr. Biramar’s office with the presence of the Vice-Chancellor of BLDE University.BLDE University invitation to the conference of Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja of IPPA, BoliviaGoing to visit Prof. Kusal Das’s Laboratory.Prof. Kusal Das’ Outstanding Laboratory !!
The head Prof. Kusal Das, researchers and students at the Laboratory of Vascular physiology and MedicineProf. Kusal Das, introduces his researchers and students at his Laboratory of Vascular Physiology and Medicine, an elite intelectual group.A special moment with Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh and Prof. Kusal Das.Prof. Kusal Das describing his stroke models to Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja at the Laboratory of Vascular Physiology and Medicine.
Prof. Kusal Das has created the Laboratory of Vascular Physiology and Medicine and is also the Chief editor of the BLDE Journal
At Prof. Kusal Das’s Office, in the Laboratory of Vascular Physiology and Medicine of BLDE.
Prof. Kusal Das, introduces his researchers and students at his Laboratory of Vascular Physiology and Medicine, an elite intelectual group.A visit to the Ibrahim Roza, mausoleum complex where Ibrahim Adil Shah II is buried with his queen, Taj Sultana.Invitation to the Conference.
An interesting visit of the Shri B. M. Partil Medical Colege Hospital followed.
Visiting the Hospital with the kind guidance of Dr. Santosh Nemegouda, the Pulmonologist.Before the conference receiving the beautiful bouquet.Introduction to the conference with words by the Principal and Dean of BLDE, Dr. Briar
ONE CONCEPT INCLUDED IN THE CONFERENCE “Extraordinary Adaptation to Chronic Hypoxia and Life at High altitude”:
The formula of Adaptation to high altitude. The fundamental variables are time and altitude. The time factor of adaptation to high altitude is trascendental for adaptation, and the hemoglobin increase is considered the optimal adaptation factor. The curves showing the increase and time taken to reach to the optimal hematocrit on an ascent to city like La Paz, between 4100 and 3100m, were shown and analyzed. The hemoglobin increase is the most energy efficient mechanism of adaptation, reducing the extra energetic cost of the cardio-pulmonary system and allowing for the optimal exercise performance at high altitude.
Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja, giving his talk and discussing the Tolerance to Hypoxia Formula at BLDE Medical College.
Touching the aspect of the two biological pumps of the organism: Pneumodynamic and Hemodynamic.Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh giving his talk about the effect of Lead Toxicity in Children
Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh “The Lead man of India” has created conscience about lead toxicity throughout India and the Asian region, creating laboratories to test lead levels in blood, in materials, food and also in paints.
Felicitation by the Vice-Chancellor and the Dean and Principal of BLDE Medical College after the conference.
Grand Chronic Hypoxia Tour throughout India July 2016 in the city of Jodhpur
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Visit and conference at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Jodhpur. Prof. Praveen Sharma, Head of the Dept of Biochemistry kindly received the IPPA team along with Prof. Venkatesh and Prof. Nanjundiaha Shashidhara in his office. We then moved to the conference room, for Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Callega’s conference on “Extraordinary Adaptation to Chronic Hypoxia”.
Prof. Praveen Sharma Head of the Dept of Biochemistry and Head Editor of the India Journal of Clinical Sciences, inaugurates the conference.Auditorium at the AIIMS Jodhpur, with the authorities, faculty and students.Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta conference on “Extraordinary Adaptation to Chronic Hypoxia” at AIIMS Jodhpur, wearing the beautiful pijama and a felicitation scarf received previously at the outstanding Defense Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences in Dehli.
ONE CONCEPT INCLUDED IN THE CONFERENCE “Extraordinary Adaptation to Chronic Hypoxia and Life at High altitude”:
The tolerance to hypoxia formula, explaining how paradoxically the higher one goes, the lower hypoxic tolerance there is. At sea level, a low arterial oxygen tension of 60 mmHg is hardly tolerated, however at the summit of Mt. Everest a PaO2 of 27 mmHg is well tolerated.
Prof. Venkatesh expressing his opinion on certain aspects of the presentation.Prof. Sanjeev Misra, Director and CEO at AIIMS Jodhpur felicitating Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-CallejaFelicitation to Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh at AIIMS, by the Registrar Prof.
We then had the opportunity of visiting the new Hospital, outstanding laboratories, endless hallways, giant and grandiose as All India. The AIIMS Jodhpur is one of the leading new medical schools and hospitals in India that has a brilliant future ahead, without doubt.
At Prof. Praveen Sharma Head of Biochemistry AIIMS- jodhpur in his office with Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh and Prof. Nanjundiaha ShashidharaThe Zubietas with Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh and Prof. Nanjundiaha Shashidhara at Prof. Praveen Sharma’s office as Head of the Dept of Biochemistry, and Chief Editor of the Indian Journal of Clinical BiochemistryAt the AIIMS – Jodhpur after the conference, The Zubietas and Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh and Prof. Nanjundiaha ShashidharaExtraordinary time measuring instruments from the past in Indian History in Jaipur.
We had previously visited the Solar Clock with a precision on 1 second in Jaipur. It is remarkable how India has given us these things and also the number “0”.
Grand Chronic Hypoxia Tour throughout India July 2016 in the city of Lucknow
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Visiting King George’s University and giving the lecture at Era Lucknow University
Legendary King George’s University in Lucknow, IndiaProf. Venkatesh Thuppil visiting Prof. Abbas Ali, Head of the Department of Biochemistry at King George’s University, LucknowThe IPPA team visiting the outstanding office of the Vice Chancellor Prof. Ravi Kant at King George’s University with Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh, Prof. Nanjundiaha Shashidhara, and Prof. Abbas AliVisiting the beautiful central offices auditorium at King George’s UniversityWith Prof. Abbas Ali Head of the Dept of Biochemistry along with Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh and Prof. Nanjundiaha Shashidhara
We then moved to Era’s Lucknow Medical College in their beautiful infrastructure.
Era Lucknow Medical College
In the Era’s Lucknow Medial College grounds
ONE CONCEPT INCLUDED IN THE CONFERENCE “Extraordinary Adaptation to Chronic Hypoxia and Life at High altitude”:
There is NO LOSS OF ADAPTATION! firmly affirmed the late Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Castillo in regards to what many consider is the reason for the existence of Chronic Mountain Sickness. He considered it a mistake as he then wrote the famous sentence that now lies next to his ashes in the mausoleum at the High Altitude Museum in La Paz. ”The organic systems of human beings and all other species tend to adapt to any environmental change and circumstance within an optimal period of time, and never tend towards regression which would inevitably lead to death”.
Farina Mahdi, Trustee of Lucknow Medial College, Honorable Shri Akhilesh Yadab, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja from Bolivia, during a ceremony at Era’s Lucknow Medical CollegeThe Newspaper in Lucknow showing the ceremony at Era’s Lucknow Medical College and Prof. Venkatesh far right.During the presence of the Governor and certificate granting.With the announcement of the conferences at Era’s Lucknow Medical College.Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja preparing to give the conference on “Extraordinary Adaptation to Chronic Hypoxia”
Grand Chronic Hypoxia Tour throughout India on July 2016 starting in the city of Bangalore.
In this series of consecutive blogs, you can read about this outstanding scientific tour. Each blog is dedicated to one city and one scientific concept presented in the conference “Extraordinary Adaptation to Chronic Hypoxia and Life at High Altitude”.
Our High Altitude Pulmonary and Pathology Institute has celebrated its 46 years since its creation on July 9th, 1970. The first high altitude clinic in the world, located in the city of La Paz, Bolivia, specifically designed to diagnose and treat high altitude disease and carry out research in high altitude medicine and physiology. Concomitantly and as a highlight in our celebration we have been honored by an invitation from Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh, the “Lead Man of India”, to travel throughout India giving talks about Chronic Hypoxia and our points of view.
Locations where Prof.Dr.Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja gave conferences on “Extraordinary Adaptation to Chronic Hypoxia”.
We arrived in Bangalore on July 10th 2016, all the IPPA team, Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja, Lucrecia De Urioste Limariño, Natalia Zubieta De Urioste and Rafaela Zubieta De Urioste. Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh and Abby Thuppil received us at the airport. We then arrived to Parthasarthy’s apartment in a very luxurious building in Bangalore. at around 4:00 am. Much to our surprise, we were honored by the visit of N.RajashekarRegional General Manager THE HINDU NEWSPAPER at Bengaluru, that came with his wife and children to meet us at 6:00 am. He kindly brought us very beautiful gifts. Next day, we visited the Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, the best Hospital in Bangalore. We were warmly greeted by the Board of Trustees and its director Dr. Satish Kumar Jain. We visited the new building of the hospital and then attended the auditorium as shown below.
1st Talk in the Maharaha Agrasen Hospital in Bangalore India. From Left: Dr, Satish Kumar Jain, Hopsital Direcor, Member of the Trustees, Lucrecia De Urioste, Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja, Bipin Ram Agarwal, Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh “The Lead Man of India”.Ceremonial lighting of candles. Bangalore, India.
ONE CONCEPT INCLUDED IN THE CONFERENCE “Extraordinary Adaptation to Chronic Hypoxia and Life at High altitude”:
The low incidence of Asthma patients at high altitude. Particularly those that have allergen induced asthma to polen and other antigens. As referred by the head of the Intensive Care Unit at the Hospital Obrero #1 in La Paz, Bolivia, the social security largest hospital, in over 35 years of practice not one case of asthma crisis was treated (Intensivist Dr. Freddy Sandi).
Homage to the scientific production of Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja from IPPA in La Paz, BoliviaCeremony of Felicitation in the Maharaja Agrasen Hospital by Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh, Shashidhara, Dr. Satish Jain, Dr. BIpin Ram Agarwal of such a prestigious and growing Hospital.Group picture right after the ceremony with The Trustee Director, Lucrecia De Urioste, K.V.R. Tagore, Dr. Satish Kumar Jain and Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh
Dr. Satish Kumar Jain inaugurated the conference and Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja, gave a resume of his points of view on chronic hypoxia. Interestingly one of the physicians of the hospital, attending the conference commented that he had worked as an M.D. with the indian armed forces in the India Pakistan frontier at 6000 m of altitude.
Group photo with the medical colleague (second from the left in blue shirt) that had served as medical doctor of the indian army and who commented on his experience on adaptation to such high altitude 6000m.
Conference on “Extraordinary Adaptation to Chronic Hypoxia” at the St. John’s Medical College, where Thuppil Venkatesh is an honorary professor of Biochemistry. In this same top standing medical college of India, Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Castillo (Sr) many years back had been Felicitated and later honored as the “Mountain Guru” by the NRCLP.
Introduction to the conference at St. John’s medical college by Dr. Anitha DrvanathProfesor Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja talking giving his conference at St. John’s Medical College in Bangalore, India.A memorable photo form the past when late Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Castillo (Sr) and Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Castillo shared wonderful moments together at St. John’s Medical College in 2009 when he was awarded the Mountain Guru distinction,
Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Castillo passed away on Sept 17, 2015. He was the creator of completely different concepts about adaptation and formed a school of thought that Gustavo Jr and Natalia (his grand-daughter) now follow.
We also visited Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh’s National Referral Center for Lead Projects in India. It is located at St. John’s Medical College in their new large offices.
Entrance to Prof. Venkatesh office at St. Jhon’s University
In the evening we had a grand reception dinner at the exclusive Bangalore Club (built by the British during the Colony), hosted by K.V.R. Tagore, President of LEESAT and Prof. Venkatesh where we met outstanding personalities of Bangalore along with their distinguished couples. The dinner was indeed exquisite, as in many places throughout incredible India.
The outstanding dinner reception at the exclusive Bangalore Club. K.V.R. Tagore is second from the right.The IPPA team standing in front of historic photos at the Bangalore Club.
Bangalore Club Hall with the trophies gathered by the British.Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta, Dr. Satish Jain, , Natalia Zubieta and Rafaela ZubietaLucrecia De Urioste with Mrs. Bhagya Tagore and Prabha VenkateshAt Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh’s residence sharing memorable moments with his family, his wife Prabha (in green), his daughter Archana (in red), his son Abihi (in black) and Shashi in the center.
This trip came through as a big surprise in every step of the way. The kindness and generosity of the colleagues from India, is difficult to explain. One full bag was necessary to return with all the gifts, awards, scarfs, turbans and presents. What a great honor !!!!
Back home with some of the felicitation awards, gifts, scarfs and tokens received in 22 days of the tour. Each one is an exclusive top level distinction of each institution.
Grand Chronic Hypoxia Tour throughout India July 2016 in the city of Dehli
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Conference at the prestigious Defense Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS) in Dehli
To arrive once more in Dehli where the fantastic statue of the great Ghandi is located, was indeed a delight.
Ghandi statue in Dehli and Agra
And to be once more in the outstanding Defense Institute of Physiology and Allies Sciences (DIPAS) was, indeed, a delight. Back in 2012, we had jointly carried out the Global Hypoxia Summit and 4th international conference on Chronic Hypoxia (the 4th of our Chronic Hypoxia Symposiums) at DIPAS with great success. Dr. Shashi Bala Singh its Director, and with the kind coordination of Dr. Kaushal K Srivastava, we once again shared kind moments of scientific delight surrounded by professors, faculty, researchers and students in their beautiful auditorium.
DIPAS opening ceremony with the presence of Prof. S.K. Bansal, the Dipas Director Dr. Shashi Bala Singh, the Chancellor Prof. S.N. Gaur and Dr. Usha PanjwanlLighting the candles of enlightenment, which brings knowledge lights to darkness.
The lighting of candles in these scientific meetings in India is a great honor, as it is a symbol to show the enlightenment, an act of giving light to shadows and darkness, signifying bringing knowledge to where there is emptiness in that specific area. This extraordinary symbol in India is a unique ceremony that the whole world needs to understand and learn from this millenary culture that was so creative in science, the arts, the personal growth, the love for nature and the respect for all animals and living beings. The western civilization has so much to learn!!!
Post Conference group photo at DIPAS. Note that Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja is wearing an Silk Honor Scarf awarded by Dr. K.K. Srivastava (2nd front right) previously.
ONE CONCEPT INCLUDED IN THE CONFERENCE “Extraordinary Adaptation to Chronic Hypoxia and Life at High altitude”:
The theory proposed by Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Castillo that man con adapt to live in the hypoxic levels of Mt. Everest, was retouched. It becomes more and more evident that this is a reality. The Indian Army Units disposed in the border with Pakistan at 6000m of altitude, are a strong proof that adaptation to this altitude is possible. DIPAS is the Institution that contributes greatly to the success of such unique missions. We met several Army medical officers, that had worked in such missions and all were in agreement with our points of view.
Chancellor Prof. S.N. Gaur, hands Dr. Zubieta a commemorative gift from Dipas.An extraordinary distinction by Dr. Shashi Bala Singh, Outstanding Director of DIPAS.Prof. K.K. Srivastava the coordinator, on the left, congratulates and shares warm moments with Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja. with the presence of the Chancellor Prof. S.N. Gaur and Director Prof. Shashi Bala Singh at DIPAS.Visit to the Red Forts in Dehli and AgraAt Agra, Lucretia De Urioste on our visit to the fabulous Taj Mahal.
The IPPA team with Prof. Shashi, thanks to Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh’s kind sponsorship that proves dreams in life do come true.At the Hindu Rao Hospital in DehliAt the inaugural ceremony of the course on Quality Control for Laboratories under the direction of Dr. Thuppil VenkateshInscription at Mahatma Ghandi’s Tomb site in Dehli.Mahatma Ghandi’s beautiful, peaceful Tomb memorial in DehliSawminayaran Akshardham an extraordinary sculptured temple.
