SOUTH ASIA CENTRE FOR MEDICAL PHYSICS AND RESEARCH (A Project of Alo Bhubon Trust)
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From the Editor’s Desk
Dear Readers It is a great honor and privilege for me to take over as the Editor-in-Chief of the South Asia Centre for Medical Physics and Cancer Research (SCMPCR) Newsletter. During the short period of its existence for over three years, the newsletter has rightfully carved out a space for itself as a promising platform […]
Why Medical Physicists in Artificial Intelligence?
Michele Avanzo, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), 33081, Aviano (PN), Italy Artificial intelligence (AI), the wide spectrum of technologies aiming to give machines or computers the ability to perform human-like cognitive functions, began in the 40s with the first abstract models of intelligent machines. Later it slowly began with being applied to imaging. Machine […]
Journey at the 24th Asia-Oceania Congress of Medical Physics (AOCMP) and 22nd SEACOMP
Attending the 24th Asia-Oceania Congress of Medical Physics (AOCMP) and the 22nd Southeast Asia Congress of Medical Physics (SEACOMP) from October 10th to 13th, 2024, at The Wembley – A St Giles Hotel in Penang, Malaysia, was a true honor. This prestigious event brought together over 500 professionals from radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, radiology, radiation protection, […]
Enhancing Skills at the ICTP-IAEA Monte Carlo Workshop
From October 28 to November 8, 2024, I had the privilege of attending the prestigious Joint ICTP-IAEA Workshop on Monte Carlo Radiation Transport and Associated Data Needs for Medical Applications in Trieste, Italy. Supported by a scholarship, this opportunity proved to be an invaluable experience for deepening my understanding of Monte Carlo techniques and their […]
SCMPCR Congratulates Dr. T. Ganesh on receiving Dr. Ramaiah Naidu Memorial Oration Award at the AMPICON 2024
In India, medical physics activities started in the mid 40s with the appointment of Dr. Ramaiah Naidu as the first medical physicist at the Tata Memorial Hospital, Bombay with a responsibility to set up and operate a radon plant for cancer treatment. He was a pioneering Indian medical physicist who helped to establish the foundations […]
The National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) Inaugurates State-of-the-Art TLD Lab for Enhanced Radiation Safety, Pakistan
The National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) proudly announces the opening of its state-of-the-art Thermoluminescence Dosimetry (TLD) Lab, inaugurated by Executive Director, Professor Tahir Saghir. Following the inauguration, an insightful session was held to discuss the significance of this advanced facility. The new TLD Lab is a milestone for NICVD, as it ensures precise radiation […]
SCMPCR Congratulates Mr. Ranjith C.P on receiving Excellence in Medical Physics award at ACTREC, Mumbai, India
We are delighted to announce that Mr. Ranjith C. P., Senior Medical Physicist at the Proton Therapy Centre, Department of Radiation Oncology, ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, has been recognized with a prestigious award for his outstanding contributions to the field of Medical Physics. Ranjith C. P. is currently pursuing his PhD in Physics, focusing […]
Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) Celebrates Its First Radiographer Day
SIUT recently celebrated its inaugural Radiographer Day, honoring the vital role of radiographers in Radiation Oncology, PET-CT, Radiology, and Nuclear Medicine. The event featured engaging presentations highlighting the essential contributions of radiographers in advanced imaging and therapy. Adding a creative touch, students performed informative skits that showcased the significance of radiographers in healthcare. The celebration […]