Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER) was conferred the prestigious Best Institution Award at the 6th IAMM International MicroSummit – 2025, held on 1st and 2nd August 2025 at Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, in association with the Indian Association of Applied Microbiologists (IAAM).
The summit brought together leading experts, researchers, and academicians in the field of applied microbiology to share knowledge, present research findings, and celebrate outstanding achievements. MAHER stood out among the participating institutions for its academic excellence, quality research contributions, and active engagement in the summit’s scientific activities.
Dr. Sivamalar, Research Scientist, received the Best Oral Presentation Award in the Faculty category. Dr. Bakiyashree, a postgraduate in Oral Pathology from MADCH, was honoured with the Best Oral Presentation Award in the Postgraduate category. In addition, Dr. Pavithra Amritkumar, Head-in-charge of the Department of Microbiology at MADCH, and Dr. Valli Nachiyar, Dean of Publications, were both conferred the Fellowship of the Indian Association of Applied Microbiologists (FIAAM) in recognition of their distinguished work in the field.
This prestigious recognition is a testament to MAHER’s unwavering commitment to fostering innovation, research excellence, and academic distinction on national and international platforms.