Prof J V Bhat Memorial Lecture biennially in the honor of renowned microbiologist Late Prof. Janardhan Venkatesh Bhat who contributed his might for the development of food industries in the country. This endowment lecture was instituted by Prof JV Bhat Memorial Lecture committee headed by Dr S G Bhat at Mumbai, during the year 2002. The aim of this lecture series is to inspire many young minds and members to take up research in the field of microbiology, especially in relation to food processing and technology. The lecture is always delivered by an eminent scientist who works in the field of microbiology or allied fields.