Conference

Ahmedabad All Set for IRIA 2010

Radiologists, nuclear medicine specialist, technicians and clinicians from various medical societies are attending to the congress

Indian Radiology and Imaging Association (IRIA) is organising its 63rd annual conference from 23rd to 26th January 2010 at Ahmedabad. The event will be hosted by Radiology & Imaging Association-Gujarat Chapter.

The 63rd IRIA committee, formed of ace professionals from the field of radiology, has undergone numerous brainstorming sessions leading to a draft list of all essential new studies in the area that needed to be brought into light. Exhaustive detailing and deliberation led to short listing of the final topics to be covered. Committee has focused the subject from basic to most advance research in the field of radiology.

IRIA 2010 has created a big wave in the field of medical industry. Not just radiologists, but nuclear medicine specialist, technicians and clinicians from various medical societies are coming to the congress. Trade exhibitors from various companies are looking forward to showcase their products during IRIA 2010. Workshops comprising international and national experts shall be 'topic-specific' and it will include clinical discussions and hand-on-processing workstation experience about topics like: Cardiac CT, Breast Imaging, Interventional Radiology, Foetal Imaging, MSK radiology, Interventional Radiology, Color Doppler, Advanced Neuroimaging and PET-CT.

The highlights of the IRIA 2010 conference are:

• Participation of more than 3,500 radiologists from all over the world.
• Trade exhibition to be held in over 2 lakh square feet of area under air-conditioned hangers with state of art infrastructure and facilities.
• National and international exhibitor's exhibiting the latest technology in the area of radiological science.
• 350 educational displays.
• Nine workshops, 188 lectures, 228 paper presentations covering the most important topics and subjects related to radiology.
• Social causes will be emphasised with due attention having public participation and campaigns with a special walk 'Beti Bachao Andolan' planned on 24th January 2010 to create mass awareness to Save the Girl Child.

The conference will be inaugurated by Honorable Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Narendrabhai Modi. Presence of Honorable Health Minister of Gujarat, Jay Narayan Vyas and President of World Medical Association, Dr Ketan Desai will also grace the occasion.

The scientific programme includes workshops, orations, symposia, paper presentations, CME and guest lectures by renowned international and national faculties.

CONTACT
Gujarat Imaging Centre
Samved Hospital
Ahmedabad- 380009
Tel: 079-26560016-17
Fax: 079-26446775
Email: info@iria2010.com

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