International Workshop of “Advances in Nuclear Medicine and its Applications” (Hybrid event)

Organized by:
COMSTECH
with the collaboration of the Pakistan Nuclear Society (PNS)
and the Pakistan Society of Nuclear Medicine (PSNM)
Venue: COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Date:   19-20 September 2023

Background:

Nuclear technology has transformed health sector by advancements in diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for non-communicable pathologies. Hybrid imaging, especially PET-CT has altogether changed the diagnostic horizon, especially in the management of cancer patients. However, not only Pakistan but most of the OIC countries are still lagging behind in hybrid imaging facilities, especially PET-CT imaging.

The indispensable role of PET-CT and hybrid imaging needs to be highlighted for the benefit of various stakeholders and patients. Furthermore, the emergent role of theranostics and advanced radionuclide therapies using alpha and beta emitters has given new insights in cancer treatment paradigms. These rapid advancements in the field of nuclear medicine warrant continual education of referring physicians, oncologists, nuclear physicians, medical physicists and technologists from OIC countries.

COMSTECH, in collaboration with the Pakistan Nuclear Society and Pakistan Society of Nuclear Medicine (PSNM), is organizing a workshop to address the above-described needs of the medical community. International and local experts of nuclear medicine and its applications would contribute invited lectures. Local faculty and researchers are invited to share their research findings as contributed talks. The theme of the workshop would be on the changing horizons of Nuclear Medicine, incorporating the translation of basic laboratory research to clinical practice, establishment of clinical and technical standards, and the translation of molecular technological advances in diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine.

Target Audience:

1. Clinical practitioners, Oncologists
2. Researchers and students in nuclear medicine
3. Medical technologists

Mode of Workshop:

• Physical as well as Online participation

Venue of Workshop:

• Auditorium COMSTECH Secretariat, G-5, Constitution Avenue, Islamabad.

Schedule:      

• 19-20, September 2023

Travel & Local Hospitality:

Outstation participants have to cover the cost of travel themselves. Local hospitality would be provided to selected outstation participants as notified. Participation from all OIC countries is welcome

Registration Process:

Step 1: Registration for Physical Participation : Click Here

Step 2: Registration for Virtual Participation : Click Here

Step 3: Read instructions in the application form carefully and submit a properly filled form.

Step 4: Selected candidates will be notified through email; hence, applicants are required to check their emails regularly.

Organizing Institutions:

1. OIC Ministerial Sanding Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH)

As the premier S&T organ of the OIC, the primary role of COMSTECH is to contribute to the development of science and technology in Islamic countries through cooperative mechanisms, and to promote the applications of science, technology and innovation as major contributors to the socio-economic development and prosperity of OIC member states. 

• Pakistan Nuclear Society (PNS)

Pakistan Nuclear Society (PNS) is a forum of scientists, engineers, medical doctors and university teachers from nuclear science fields and allied disciplines. The Society was established in 1990 to promote public awareness and understanding of the peaceful application of nuclear science and technology and it is purely an academic, educational and scientific body. Among its objectives, the emphasis is to inform the public about safe use of radiation and radioisotope based technology in the sectors of environment, industry, health & agriculture.

• Pakistan Society of Nuclear Medicine (PSNM)

Pakistan Society of Nuclear Medicine (PSNM) was established in 1995 and serves as a representative body for professionals working in the field of Nuclear Medicine. It connects members of the Society with each other and with other similar organizations, national as well as international. The PSNM has been regularly publishing the ‘Pakistan Journal of Nuclear Medicine’ since 2011. It maintain its website at: https://psnmed.com/

Organizing Committee:

• Prof. Dr. S. Khurshid Hasanain
  Adviser COMSTECH

• Dr. M. Tahir Khaleeq
  President, Pakistan Nuclear Society (PNS), Islamabad

• Mr. Waqar Ahmad Butt
  Vice President, Pakistan Nuclear Society (PNS), Islamabad

• Mr. Aftab Hussain Zaidi
  Senior Director HR & Administration COMSTECH

• Mr. Naveed Aamer
  General Manager Hospitality COMSTECH

• Mr. Usman Quddus Malik
  Senior Manager IT COMSTECH

• Mr. Umer Ali
  Programme Officer COMSTECH

• Mr. Shabbir Hussain
  Media Coordinator COMSTECH

Technical Committee:

• Dr. Shazia Fatima, Director, Karachi institute of Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine (KIRAN), Karachi. President Pakistan Society of Nuclear Medicine (PSNM)
• Dr. Muhammad Adnan Saeed, Head Nuclear Medicine Nuclear Medicine, Oncology and Radiotherapy Institute (NORI), Islamabad
• Dr Muhammad Babar Imran, Director Punjab Institute of Nuclear Medicine (PINUM) Faisalabad 
• Dr Arzoo Fatima, Head Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Oncology Lahore (INMOL) Lahore 

For any queries:

• Mr. Waqar Ahmad Butt
  Vice President
  Pakistan Nuclear Society (PNS), Islamabad
  Phones. 0322-8883339 &  0344-8883339

Email: waqaraaabutt@gmail.com

• Mr. Umer Ali
  Programme Officer
  COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad
  Email: umerali@comstech.org