Upcoming Medical Conferences in India

AOCMF Course - Management of Facial Trauma is organized by AOCMF and will be held from Dec 06 - 07, 2019 at Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Target participants: Surgeons, residents, and fellows who are involved in the treatment of facial trauma. Course description: This course is designed to provide participants with the fundamental knowledge and principles for the treatment of craniomaxillofacial fractures and their complications. • Online preparations-4 weeks prior to the face-to-face event In these 4 weeks participants are required to complete a self assessment and conduct online self-study, including reading material on bone biology and healing. • Face-to-face event-2 days The face-to-face event is delivered through a combination of short lectures, small group discussions, and practical exercises. This combination enables participants to hear, discuss, and apply the concepts of facial trauma management. • Online follow-up During the week after the course, participants will complete an online evaluation. Course objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to:  • Diagnose facial injury through history, physical examination, and investigations  • Formulate a treatment plan (operative and nonoperative)  • Perform the specific treatment for facial trauma  • Modify the treatment plan when necessary  • Manage patient follow-up and rehabilitation  • Identify and manage complications Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

GERICON 2019 - The Annual Indian Geriatric Conference is organized by Department of Geriatrics Christian Medical College and will be held from Dec 06 - 07, 2019 at Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. Target Audience: GERICON 2019 will provide a platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to share recent innovations, studies, the practical challenges faced and solutions thereof in the field of Geriatrics. So, apart from appraising the beginners and veterans alike in the field of Geriatrics, it will enlighten the Medical Graduates and post graduates in General Medicine, Community medicine, Family medicine, Physiatrists, Palliative Care specialists and specialists from any medical field interested in Geriatric care. Basically anyone who takes care of an older individual either at home, or in the outpatient or in a hospital or in an emergency or critical setting will be benefitted by inputs from GERICON 2019. Nursing and allied health professionals including social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nutritionists and researchers will benefit from special break-out sessions geared specially to whet their appetites. Description: GERICON is an academic extravaganza where geriatricians, gerontologists, policy makers, health care professionals and academicians come together on a common platform to share their knowledge, passion and inroads they have made into the comprehensive care of older person. Areas of Discussion: What topics will be covered in GERICON 2019? At GERICON 2019, a host of problems which affect the older person which include= updates and insights on all things geriatrics, including clinical care, innovative models of care and quality improvements, research on ageing, multimorbidity, atypical presentations of common illnesses, psychological,social and ethical problems- will be discussed. Recent advances in the management of diabetes and its complications, management of cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, cerebro-vascular diseases, chronic kidney disease, chronic lung disease, and other metabolic and endocrine disorders in elderly will be highlighted. Geriatric syndromes like incontinence, falls, delirium, dementia and associated behavioral problems and polypharmacy will definitely be the focus of attention. Frailty and sarcopenia will be made easy to understand and estimate! The challenges involved in the management of neurodegenerative disorders and the carer and financial burden they impose on the home will also be alluded to. The academic feast planned includes talks by stalwarts in various allied fields including critical care, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Urology, Pulmonary medicine, Hematology, Radiology and Neurology. At the conference, one will have an opportunity to learn about the current management strategies in patients with fragility fractures, which come under the umbrella of Orthogeriatrics. Maintenance of bone health and osteoporosis will share centre stage with the most awaited event – the Presidential oration. In preventive geriatrics – plenary sessions will include lifestyle modifications, nutrition and immunization from the mouths of authorities in the field. Experts from the multidisciplinary team will demonstrate exercises and transfers, use of assistive devices and the principles of physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Seasoned psychiatrists will deal with the recognition and management of depression and the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. Rationalization of psychiatric drugs will be discussed. Social issues – like advance directives, making a will and elder abuse will not feel left out. The palliative care sessions will encompass issues related to alleviation of suffering, pain, physical, psychosocial and spiritual issues at the end of life. They will also provide information about the nursing care, hospice and community healthcare of these patients. To the professionals interested in community based health care services, these sessions will aid in the holistic care of the older person with complex medical, functional and psychosocial health. Sessions will accentuate the importance of multidimensional training for all health professionals in comprehensive geriatric care. To those who envisage themselves to be next generation’s policy makers – discussions on NPHCE: National Program of the Health Care of the Elderly, and other schemes which the older person can benefit – come and see what is in store for you too!! Foreign Delegate Early Bird Fee: USD 150 Foreign Delegate Early Bird Fee: USD 175 Foreign Delegate Early Bird Fee: USD 200

Annual Pharmacology Summit. Annual Pharmacology Summit - 2019 conference is scheduled during December 12, 2019, at Science City Auditorium, Kolkata, India. This conference aim is to gather the most elegant societies and industries along with the renowned and honorable persons from top universities across the globe. The Annual Pharmacology Summit – 2019 organizing committee is confident that participants will get benefits from this high-value scientific program. Pharmacology is integrative of fields like biochemistry, toxicology, genetic engineering, molecular engineering and its advancement using nanotechnology. Pharma includes health care contribution to drug development and discussed research and innovative works in the pharmacy field. During this conference, the international symposiums, B2B meetings, international workshops will also be organized to discuss the specific topics in the field of pharmacology and toxicology. The conference also welcomes International exhibitions form corporate sectors to showcase the recent advancements in the tools and techniques. In all its ways Annual Pharmacology Summit – 2019 creates an opportunity to make partnership deals which will turn into a cent percent success meet. The aim is to explore the Pharmacology and Toxicology stream with the current research going on and the future possibilities of the importance of drugs and how they can affect human physiology. It will also reflect the increasing wing of medical science, Pharmacology, and Toxicology. Pharmacology 2019 Conference will provide a wonderful forum for you to refresh your knowledge base and explore the innovations in Pharmacology and Toxicological studies. Partaking and networking with Exploring the Novel Research and Advancements in Pharmacology and Toxicology will provide an opportunity for practitioners to know the ongoing research and inventions in the particular field. Similarly, the conference will show the students an new way for future innovations. The conference also focuses on current research evidence, practical experiences and innovative ideas on issues related to Pharmacology and Toxicology. Who Should Attend: • Pharma Organizations’ Chief • Pharma/Biotech and Healthcare Industry Experts • Hospitals/Clinical Associates • Clinical/Hospital Pharmacist • Toxicologists • Pharmaceuticals Experts • Medical Practitioners • Pharmacy Technicians • Pharma Business People • Genetic Professionals • Forensic Professionals • Pathology Professionals • Bio-informatics Professionals • Nobel laureates in Health Care and Medicine • Eminent Scientific Professionals in Pharma • Research Heads From Research Centers/Associations • Experts in Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacology • Directors & Professors from the Universities • Students & Researchers • Bio-clusters and incubators • Government and public support agencies • Cosmetic companies • Generic drugs and Biosimilars Key Tracks: • Pharmacology • Toxicology • Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics • Clinical and Medical Pharmacology • Neuropharmacology • Pharmacoepidemiology • Drug Toxicology and Drug Interaction • Pharmaceutical Formulation • Drug Discovery and Drug Development • Pharmacoeconomics • Novel Targeted Drug Delivery System • Drug Safety and Risk Assessment • Food and Chemical Toxicology • Environmental Toxicology • Pharmaceutical Analysis • Applied & Systems Pharmacology • Pharmacovigilance • Pharmacogenetics & Pharmacogenomics • Veterinary Toxicology International Registration Fee Details: Early Bird Registration Fees (Till 15th July, 2019): USD 250 Regular Registration Fees (After 15th July, 2019): USD 300 Spot Registration Fees: USD 400

14th Biosimilars Congregation 2019 12th December 2019, Kohinoor Continental Hotel, Mumbai, India 14th Biosimilars Congregation 2019 will be your opportunity with leading industry experts to discuss from development, manufacturing to commercialization - The current landscape, legal, regulatory, funding, challenges, market access strategy, business models and how to get to market. Please contact KAVITHA at Email: kavitha@virtueinsight.co.in or Call: 91 44 24762472. SPONSORS: • NAVITAS LIFE SCIENCES We also have more sponsorship opportunities available for the event, which gives you an opportunity to sponsor/speak/exhibit, and create brand awareness. In addition, the networking opportunities in focused and relevant industry gathering provide the personal contact necessary for business development efforts. KEY SPEAKERS: • ASHOK KUMAR, President Centre for Research & Development, Ipca Laboratories • MAYUR PARMAR, Deputy Collector, Government Of Gujarat • HANMANT BARKATE, Vice President & Head Medical Services (India & MEA), Glenmark Pharmaceuticals • ARUN BHATT, Consultant – Clinical Research & Development • SAMIR KULKARNI, Consultant Biosimilars Product development • RAHUL GUPTA, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, USV • MANISH MAHAJAN, Head- Medical Affairs, Cadila Healthcare (BU- Biologics) • DEVESH BHARDWAJ, Head Biotechnology R&D, Mankind Pharma • ALAP GANDHI, Head- Medical Affairs, GSK • SRIVANI MUKKAMALA, Independent Consultant • GAURAV AGARWAL, Biosimilars Program Manager, Wockhardt • PRADEEP NAGALKAR, Head of Quality Control, Haffkine Biopharmaceutical • HARSHAD RASANE, Clinical Operations – Biosimilars, Reliance Life Sciences • PRANJAL BORDOLOI, Vice President – Clinical Medical Affairs & Pharmacovigilance, Veeda Clinical Research • THOMAS PHILIP, Senior Manager Digital Strategy and Analytics, Cipla • ROSHAN PAWAR, Senior Medical Advisor, Oncology, Alkem Laboratories • HEMANT ZAVERI, General Manager - Head Medical Affairs, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals • PRASHANT BODHE, Director, CliniSearch Plus many more KEY THEMES DISCUSSED: • Biosimilar companies ' market assessment – Where are we to ahead? • Present state and future scenario of the biosimilar market. • Why does India need biotechnology to guarantee the safety of food, feed and nutrition? • What are Indian institutes and scientists ' innovative biotechnological methods? • Current landscape and policy updates for global biosimilars • Discussing pricing approach and value management as a growing need • Current challenges in developing biosimilars • Scientific and strategic approaches taken for successfully developing of follow-on-biologics • How and when should investors be involved in biotech funding? • Product processing and production, permits and licensing and other direct costs • Biosimilars & Biobetters development • Product development, marketing authorisation and post-registration surveillance differences between generics and biosimilars • Discussing about the growth statistics of biopharmaceutical industry in India • Challenges faced in the development and production of biosimilars • Regulatory authorities guidelines for the advancement and approval of biosimilars • Strategies for better regulatory expertise and cross-nation support for advance regulatory policy innovation • Be part of a major networking opportunity DELEGATE REGISTRATION: E-mail - kavitha@virtueinsight.co.in or Call M: 91 9940791115 or T: 91 44 24762472 • Early Bird Discount Price (Valid until 29th October2019) – (INR 10,000 GST (18%) per delegate) • Standard Price (Valid From 30th October 2019) – (INR 15,000 GST (18%) per delegate) • For Bulk Booking of More Than 5 Delegates – Please let us know your interests. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: CSOs, CMOs, Vice Presidents, Presidents, Heads, Directors, Team Leaders, and Senior Scientists from the following roles: Biopharmaceuticals/ Biotherapeutics, Follow on Biologics/Follow on Proteins, Biologics/Biotechnology/ Bio generics, Legal Affairs, Intellectual Property, Health Economics, Pricing and Reimbursement, Clinical Immunology, Principal Scientist, Chief Scientific Officer, Process Control and Analytical Technologies, Analytical Characterisation, Regulatory Compliance, Pharmacovigilance, Drug Safety & Risk Management, Quality Affairs/ Quality Control, New Product Development, Process Science, Portfolio Management, Research & Development, Business Development, Business Operations, Scientific Affairs, Commercial Affair Get more from the event, with a broader scope bringing the whole communications value chain together. Enjoy and make the best out of our dedicated networking time, meet the leading international vendors showcasing the products of tomorrow in the co-located exhibition. Expand your knowledge of the latest business models and strategies in the high-level conference.

Asian Pacific Digestive Week (APDW) 2019 is organized by Asian Pacific Digestive Week Federation (APDWF), Asian Pacific Association of Gastroenterology (APAGE), Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL), Asian-Pacific Society for Digestive Endoscopy (A-PSDE), International Society for Digestive Surgery (ISDS), MCI GeTS India Pvt. Ltd. and will be held from Dec 12 - 15, 2019 at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Description: APDW is the Annual Conference of Asian Pacific Association of Gastroenterology, Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Asian Pacific Society of Digestive Endoscopy and International Society for Digestive Surgery- Asian Pacific Section. The 2019 edition is jointly hosted by renowned Indian associations namely Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Society of GI Endoscopy of India and Indian National Association for Study of Liver. Dec 11, 2019 APDWF/JGHF/ Young clinician/ investigators Programme  Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

On behalf of the organizing committee, we take this opportunity in extending a warm and cordial welcome to you to be a part of the Global Oncology and Cancer Summit. Global Oncology and Cancer Summit – 2019 conference is scheduled during December 12, 2019, at Science City Auditorium, Kolkata, India. This conference aim is to gather the most elegant societies and industries along with the renowned and honorable persons from top universities across the globe. The Global Oncology and Cancer Summit – 2019 organizing committee is confident that participants will get benefits from this high-value scientific program. We welcome all the researchers/ academicians join us at Kolkata, India. About 12.7 million cancer cases and 7.6 million cancer deaths are estimated to have occurred in 2008 worldwide, with 56% of the cases and 64% of the deaths in the economically developing world. Breast cancer, the most common tumour in women, presents a high survival percentage: 83% of patients have survived this type of cancer after five years. Lung cancer is one of the most aggressive tumors and survival after five years is very low: only 10% of patients diagnosed with a malignant neoplasm survive for more than five years. Colorectal cancer (of the colon and rectum), the most common malignant tumour if we group men and women together, presents an average survival rate of 50-55% five years after diagnosis, meaning that half the patients survive this form of cancer. Prostate cancer, today the most common tumour in men, has an increasingly favourable prognosis, with a global survival rate of 76%, which is higher in young adults. Ovarian cancer presents a very varied prognosis depending on age: whilst 70% of the group between 15 and 44 years survives this form of cancer, this is the case for only 19% of those over 74 years-old. The global cancer/tumor profiling market was valued at $13.30 billion in 2012. At the end of 2013, the market is estimated to be $14.99 billion and is poised to reach around $35 billion by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 18.50% from 2013 to 2018. Global oncology spending hit $91 billion for 2013 and it's growing at a 5% clip annually, which will cross $100 billion in 2015. The key players in the cancer/tumor profiling market are Boreal Genomics Inc. (U.S.), Caris Life Sciences (U.S.), Genomic Health Inc. (U.S.), Illumina Inc. (U.S.), Life Technologies Corporation (U.S.), NeoGenomics Laboratories (U.S.), Oxford Gene Technology Ltd. (U.K.), Precision Therapeutics Inc. (U.S.), bioTheranostics (U.S.), Proteome Sciences PLC (U.K.), Agendia (The Netherlands), Nanostring Technologies (U.S.), Rational Therapeutics (U.S.), Oncopath Laboratories (U.S.), and RiboMed BiotechnologiesInc. (U.S.). Global cancer diagnostics market is expected to reach $13.1 Billion in 2020 from an estimated $7.1 Billion in 2015, growing at a CAGR of 12.9%. The market is dominated by North America, followed by Europe, Asia, and Rest of the World (RoW). The cancer diagnostics market in Asia is expected to grow at the highest rate from 2015 to 2020. According to the market the global oncology drugs market is expected to reach at $111.9 billion by 2020. Patent expiration of key cancer drugs such as Herceptin, Erbitux, Rituxan and Avastin, is expected to boost the growth of cancer biosimilars market by 2020. Global Oncology and Cancer Summit - 2019 is a one day event consisting of a lettered scientific program, laudable talks by the top notch of the global scientific community, that brings together active researchers, intellectuals, academicians, students, contributors and industrialists to exchange ideas communicate and discuss research findings on new advancements in all kinds of available oncology and cancer research worldwide innovative research products which can be exhibited for further development in Oncology. This Global Oncology and Cancer Summit – 2019 is going to be the largest and most promising international conference that specifically focuses on the Oncology, Radiation therapy by bringing all Renowned Oncologists under one roof. This will be the multidisciplinary meeting covering all aspects of Oncology, New Innovation, Cancer Drug Development, Cancer Therapies and Radiation Oncology, including clinical service delivery, management, informatics and research. Similarly, the conference will show the students a new way for future innovations. The conference also focuses on current research evidence, practical experiences and innovative ideas on issues related to Oncology and Cancer Research Looking forward to meet with you in Kolkata this December. Who Should Attend: The Global Oncology and Cancer Summit - 2019, Kolkata offers a platform for the Oncologists and experts both from Industry and Academia working in various sub domains of Oncology ranging from classical Oncology to the advanced technologies and image analysis in Oncology including Oncological Diagnosis and therapy. • Radiologists • Oncologists • Pharmacologists • Chemotherapists • Doctors • Oncology Institutes • Medical Colleges • Research faculty • Students • Diagnostic laboratory professionals • Business Entrepreneurs • Industry professionals • Directors/Managers/CEO • Presidents & Vice Presidents • Brand Manufacturers/ Marketers of Consumer Products • Marketing, Advertising & Promotion Agency Executives. Key Tracks: • Cancer • Cancer Therapy • Organ Specific Cancers • Cancer Science • Cancer Biomarkers • Cancer Diagnosis • Radiation Oncology • Radiation Therapy • Nuclear Medicine • Medical Imaging • Chemotherapy • Cancer Immunology & Immunotherapy • Cancer Stem Cell Therapy • Cancer Epidemology • Cancer Genetics • Nanotechnology in Cancer • Cancer Drugs • Cancer Vaccines • Cancer Alternative Medicine • Oncology Nursing • Clinical Oncology • Surgical Oncology • Cancer Prevention & Cure • Cancer Case Reports

Medicall: Medical Equipment Exhibition is organized by Medexpert Business Consultants Pvt. Ltd. and will be held from Dec 13 - 15, 2019 at Bombay Convention & Exhibition center, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Overview Medicall is organized by Medexpert Business Consultants Pvt. Ltd. Promoted by Dr. Manivannan S, Managing Director of Kauvery Group of Hospitals, a 1200+ bedded Hospital in South India. This hospital was started 19 years back with 30 beds by young professionals with limited knowledge about hospital industry. They faced many hurdles in their course of growth. Medicall was born with the idea to share their expertise with the fellow medical fraternity. Mr. Sundararajan, Project Director, is assisted by a dedicated team of professionals who have vast experience in the Healthcare Industry. Since MEDICALL is being organized by people who have been in Healthcare field for many years, the content and the quality of the visitors are expected to be better than any other previously held event Top Reasons to Visit Medicall: • To buy Equipment / services for the Hospital / Clinic • To get dealership from International Companies and reputed Indian companies • To get the best and latest in Healthcare Industry • To get updates on innovations in the field of Healthcare • To meet collaborating partners • To get to know about the Healthcare Industry • To attend and participate in thought provoking conferences and seminars • To attend special 1-1 business meets Profile of Visitors: • Doctors - Physicians & Surgeons • Hospitals owners & Decision Makers • Dealers Distributors & Manufacturers of Medical Equipments • Owners of Diagnostic & other Healthcare Centers • Medical Directors • Academicians • Biomedical Engineers • Key policy makers from the governmental sectors • Purchase Managers • Healthcare Consultants • Importers & Exporters Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Physio For India - International Conference on Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy is organized by Physio For India and will be held from Dec 13 - 15, 2019 at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. 2 main topics covered are:- • Musculoskeletal • Sports physiotherapy  ​• Presented by Toby Hall, Jeremy Lewis, Kim Robinson and many more ​• Live demonstration of latest therapies and applications  Inclusions!! ​• Entry for 3 days conference ​• Tea and lunch ​• Certificate Register yourself today for the Asia's largest Physiotherapy Conference. ​SPECIAL 10% DISCOUNT FOR THE EARLY BIRDS!  Contact- 9967510777 for further details. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

ASICON 2019: 79th Annual Conference of the Association of Surgeons of India is organized by Concept Conferences Pvt. Ltd. The session is held from Dec 18 - 21, 2019 at SOA University, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India. Description: It is our pleasure to invite surgeons, academicians, young researchers, delegates, and talented students from all over the world to attend this mega event. The scientific program is created to comprehensively share insights on recent research, advancement, and cutting edge technologies that are used by Surgeons. This “ASICON 2019 Congress” would set new standards in promoting quality research. The session provokes discussions that focus on recent achievements in the field of Modern Day Surgery. The conference plans to bring together brighter minds to give deliberations that are subject-focused on learning, inspiration on future trends. ASICON, over the years, has immensely contributed not only in providing training to Postgraduates in the form of RRC (Regional Refresher Courses) but also has made recent breakthroughs in the field of Surgery. Registration Fee: Foreign Delegate - USD 354 Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Spine Endoscopy: The Future of Spine Interventions is organized by Interventional Pain & Spine Center (IPSC) India and will be held from Dec 20 - 22, 2019 at Radisson Blu Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi, India. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 22 Credits. The most awaited Spine Endoscopy and Advanced Ultrasound guided Pain Biologics conference is happening now!! AIM-P 2.0 by IPSC India will have 2 Conferences at 1 venue Conference 1 : Spine Endoscopy : The Future of Spine Interventions Conference 2 : Ultrasound Guided Interventions & Regenerative Medicine Live Demo Workshops Hands-On Cadaver Workshop Conference only: 20th-21th Dec, 2019 Conference + Workshop: 20th-22nd Dec, 2019 Fee: • General - Conference + Workshop Fee: $ 550 • General - Conference only Fee:  $ 350 • IPSC/Dardia Alumni/TAS Members - Conference + Workshop Fee: $ 495 • IPSC/Dardia Alumni/TAS Members - Conference only Fee: $ 315 Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.