Bengaluru :
Hematocon 2015, the 56th four day conference organized by the Karnataka Chapter of Indian Society of Haematology and Blood Transfusion began on November 5 in Bengaluru.
It brought together global professionals from fields of Haematology, Haemato-oncology, laboratory medicine and blood banking to share their innovations, research and latest findings on to an inter-disciplinary platform.
The conference will witness the latest developments in the fields of Haematology, Haemato-oncology, blood disorders, blood cancer and bone marrow transfusion. The teaching faculties, experts and distinguished speakers from leading institution will share their insights and experiences during the conference.
“We are pleased to welcome eminent medical professionals at this forum to share inter-disciplinary knowledge and the latest developments in the fields of Haematology and Haemato-oncology. The conference will help further educate and enable healthcare professionals to adopt best practices that will in turn enhance the quality of healthcare,” said Dr Sharat Damodar, Head of Heomatology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Center, Narayana Health City and Organizing Secretary of Karnataka Chapter of Indian Society of Hematology & Transfusion Medicine.
Dr Cecil Ross, Professor and Head of Hematology at St. John’s Medical College & Chairman of Karnataka Chapter of Indian Society of Hematology & Transfusion Medicine said, “Multiple scientific workshops will focus on sharing innovations in field target therapies (immune therapy that is more effective with less side effects managing blood related infections), bone marrow transplants, blood cancer and other blood related disorders. More than 1000 delegates and 25-30 faculties nationally and internationally will offer a series of diverse continuing education as part of the event”.
Researchers, faculty and academicians are expected to create an avenue towards robust exchange of information on technological advances and new scientific achievements for issues like platelet disorders, acute Leukemia (paediatric and adult), lymphomas cancer (cancer of the lymph system), RBC & WBC issues, blood transplants and other relevant topics.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> City> Bengaluru / by Sreemoyee Chatterjee, TNN / November 05th, 2015