State to host conference of Radiation Oncologists
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 09 2014:
As the first of its kind in the entire North East, Department of Radiotheraphy, RIMS and North East Zonal Chapter, AROI will jointly host the National level conference '36th Annual Conference of Association of Radiation Oncologists of India' at City Convention Center, Imphal from Nov 6 to Nov 9 .
Addressing media persons at Manipur Press Club today, organizing committee chairman and Professor and Head, Department of Radiotheraphy and RCC, RIMS, Dr Th Tomcha stated that around 600 delegates from different parts of India and 20 resource persons from abroad have registered to participate in the conference where discussion about the diagnostic, research and treatment of the various forms of cancer will be done.
He said it is a great opportunity for the State to host such a grand conference, as it is not only very important and uselful for the medical fraternity but will be also a pride for the State to host such a big and high profile conference.
Highlighting the schedule of the conference, he informed that the programme will be inaugurated by CM, O Ibobi, who will grace the inaugural programme as the chief guest.
Vice Chancellor of MU, Prof H Nandakumar Sarma will attend the inauguration function as the guest of honour.
He further appealed to all organisations, clubs and individuals concerned to refrain from calling any form of agitation, rally and bandh during this period.
The press conference was also attended, among others, by Organising Secretary and Professor, Department of Radiotheraphy, RIMS, Dr L Jaichand Singh.