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Prize Laureate in Physics , Dr Ada Yonath , Nobel Prize Laureate in Chemistry , Dr Serge Haroche , Nobel Prize Laureate in Physics and Dr William E Moerner Nobel Prize Laureate in Chemistry . The dialogue was held in two sessions : First was Basic or Applied Research ? Fostering an Innovative Environment and the second was
Local Research , Global Impact : Addressing Global Challenges .
Interesting discussions ranging from getting rid of mosquitoes to tackle malaria , research for finding out new vaccines , genetic modification of food crops and the need for strengthening education particularly science education were discussed at these two sessions .
The first dialogue was introduced and moderated by the Secretary , Department of Biotechnology , Government of India Prof K Vijay Raghavan and the second by the Deputy Chairman , Nobel Foundation Dr Goran K Hansson . Several students and Scientists posed interesting
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