

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 for all the medical physicists working in this part of the world to showcase their works, research, talent and skills through a variety of publications. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that it has truly served as a launching pad for many young scientists in their publication journey.
The present mission of the Editorial Team of the SCMPCR Newsletter is to move ahead steadily and work hard toward achieving the long term goal of converting it into a full-fledged scientific journal. This task is not an easy one and it is certainly not going to happen overnight. Everyone has to contribute, and contribute significantly! We need valuable contributions rich in scientific content, ideas to improvise and constructive criticisms to realize this dream.
I am immensely happy that at this crucial juncture, the Editorial Team has picked me for me this prestigious position. While I feel happy, I also fully understand the responsibilities the position brings with it and I promise to one and all that I would strive my best to contribute along with all others. On behalf of all the current Editorial Board Members, I would like to wholeheartedly thank all the outgoing Members for the standards they have set in for the newsletter over the years.
This exciting issue has a spectrum of scientific contributions from different areas in medical physics: from nuclear medicine to MRI to nano-particles to artificial intelligence applications! I am sure readers would feel happy and be benefited with the rich content in the News and Events section. We have also introduced a new column for young medical physicists and active students: “Take the Challenge”, where a challenging question would be posed in every issue. Young readers can send their answers to the Editorial Board. The best answer would find a place in the subsequent issue along with the details of the winner.
I take upon this opportunity to invite all my seniors, fellow colleagues, energetic and enthusiastic young medical physicists to bring out the best in them and make this newsletter a grand success story! It is only through your valuable contributions, we can uplift this newsletter to new level. I also request all of you to get in touch with your friends and colleagues in USA, UK, European nations, Australia, New Zealand inviting them to write timely editorials, interesting review articles and valuable scientific manuscripts.
I look forward for an interesting journey in the coming years!
Tharmarnadar Ganesh, Ph.D, DABR Former Chief Medical Physicist Manipal Hospitals Dwarka, New Delhi – 110075