MSSRF institutes Gopalan Memorial Lecture

He said the First Dr C Gopalan Memorial Lecture will be held in 2020 featuring Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist, WHO, and former DG, ICMR. Prof Swaminathan recalled at how impressed he had been about his depth of work. Gopalan would never compromise on facts, he added.

The memorial lecture is a fitting tribute to continue sharing his message. His concept of a food-based approach rather than a chemical-based approach to achieve health for all made a difference in nutrition thinking, Prof Swaminath said.

“Also due to his contribution, the National Institute of Nutrition has made much impact and has now been recognized internationally,” he added. Referring to him as a crusader to the cause of nutrition and nutritionists, Dr Rama Narayanan, Nutrition Society of India, Chennai Chapter, recalled the deep interest and commitment Gopalan had displayed to nutrition work in India, with the greatest humility. Former Director-General of Indian Council of Medical Research and Director National Institute of Nutrition, Gopalan passed away on October 3 at the age of 101.