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 […] more

Shriram A. Rajurkar, PhD Scholar (DHR-ICMR, SRF),Department of Radiotherapy, KGMU , UP India. The South Asia Centre for Medical Physics and Cancer Research (SCMPCR), established on July 3, 2018, is a pioneering initiative aimed at advancing cancer care and education across South Asia. As a project under the Alo Bhubon Trust, SCMPCR addresses the critical […] more

Shayori Bhattacharjee, Medical Physicist & RSO, Assam Medical College & Hospital, India It was my absolute delight to have participated in the highly successful E-learning program (ELP-09), 2024 on Brachytherapy Practices for Medical Physicists and Radiation Oncologists, conducted by the South Asia Centre for Medical Physics and Cancer Research (SCMPCR). Even more overwhelming was that […] more

Surendra Bahadur Chand1, Ranjanbhakta Bhandari1, Shivji Poudel1, Suresh Poudel1, Hasin Anupama Azhari2, Golam Abu Zakaria2 BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Bharatpur, Chitwan South Asia Center for Medical Physics and Cancer Research, Dhaka, Bangladesh This time SCMPCR hands-on workshop (SCMPCR-HW08) is going to be held between 13th to 16th March, 2025 at BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital (BPKMCH), […] more

The South Asian Centre for Medical Physics and Cancer Research (SCMPCR) is an autonomous, non-profit organization under the Alo Bhubon Trust (ABT), guided by its board of trustees. Bringing together philanthropic professionals worldwide, particularly from South Asia, SCMPCR collaborates on various projects through a unified platform and seeks support from multiple sources to fulfil its […] more

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 […] more

Senthamizhchelvan Srinivasan, PhD, CHI Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga, TN, USA The use of radioactive materials in medicine dates to the discovery of Radium (Ra) by Marie and Pierre Curie in 1898. In 1934, Irene and Pierre Joliot-Curie demonstrated that stable elements could be made radioactive by exposing them to highly radioactive sources that emit alpha particles […] more

D. I. Amarasinghe, Department of Radiography & Radiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Cancer is one of the most lethal diseases globally due to its aggressive and heterogeneous nature. It often begins as a small cluster of mutated cells within complex tissue environments, making early diagnosis challenging. Imagine if a […] more

Wan Nordiana Rahman1,2*, Noor Nabilah Talik Sisin1,2, Raizulnasuha Ab Rashid3 1Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia. 2Nuclear Technology Research Center, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia. 3Centre for Diagnostic Nuclear Imaging, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. Introduction Since the discovery of X-rays […] more

The AFOMP Golam Abu Zakaria Best Young Leadership Award is a prestigious honor presented by the Asia-Oceania Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics (AFOMP). This award, named in tribute to Dr. Golam Abu Zakaria, a respected expatriate medical physicist, Germany aims to inspire and support young professionals in advancing the field. Each year, this award highlights those who have […] more

Report by Prof. J. Jeyasugiththan and Duminda Satharasinghe, Department of Nuclear Science, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Colombo.  The Department of Nuclear Science, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, recently hosted the Joint UOC-IAEA National Training Course on Quality and Safety in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology from December 16 to 20, 2024. This highly […] more

Dr. Vysakh Raveendran, Medical Physicist at ACTREC Proton Therapy Centre, Navi, Mumbai, recently participated in the prestigious School of Hadron Therapy held at the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste, Italy. Dr. Raveendran’s research poster earned the Best Poster Award, recognizing his outstanding contribution to the field. The award included a 200 Euro […] more

The United Nations General Assembly is declaring 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) to mark 100 years since the development of matrix mechanics by Heisenberg, Born and Jordan and the formulation of wave mechanics by Schroedinger. Quantum mechanics gradually evolved from theories to explain observations that were incompatible with classical physics, such as […] more

Shriram Rajurkar, PhD Scholar and Medical Physicist at King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, has been selected for the prestigious IUPAP AOCMP-SEACOMP Travel Award 2024. This recognition supports aspiring medical physicists by enabling their participation in the 24th Asia-Oceania Congress of Medical Physics (AOCMP) and the 22nd Southeast Asia Congress of Medical Physics (SEACOMP), scheduled to […] more

In an inspiring gathering of expertise and experience, Lahore’s oncology community recently came together for a significant event aimed at enhancing breast cancer treatment management. Originally planned as an awareness session, the event quickly expanded into a full-fledged symposium, featuring prominent figures from the oncology sector. An esteemed panel including Dr. Zeba Aziz, Dr. Abbas […] more

Dr. Gaganpreet Singh has been awarded the prestigious AMPI Best Oral Presentation Award at the Annual Conference of the Association of Medical Physicists of India (AMPICON 2024), held in Hyderabad in November this year. The award-winning research, titled “A Novel Whole-Body Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy for Total Bone Marrow and Lymphoid Irradiation (TMI/TMLI),” was conducted […] more

7th of November is globally regarded as International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP). This day is observed to give an enthusiastic ovation to the great achievements of late Marie Curie. Following its tradition, Medical Physics Division (MPD) of AECH-NORIN Nawabshah organized an event to celebrate this day under the theme “Inspiring the Next Generation of […] more

We are pleased to announce that the prestigious Dr. Udipi Madhvanath Memorial AFOMP Best Ph.D. Award in Radiobiology for 2024 has been awarded to Dr. Balbir Singh. This distinguished award recognizes excellence in radiobiological research, honoring groundbreaking contributions that advance the understanding and application of radiobiology in medical sciences. The award reflects a commitment to fostering […] more

Dr. Asrar had the privilege of delivering the keynote address at a one-day symposium on “Optimization in AI-Powered Cancer Treatment” hosted by the University of Gujrat (UOG) on November 21, 2024. His presentation, titled “Innovative Applications of AI-Driven Mathematical Optimization in Cancer Diagnosis and Radiotherapy Planning,” highlighted the transformative role of artificial intelligence in advancing […] more

Zahid Islam, a BS Physics student at the Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences (PIEAS), achieved an impressive milestone by securing the 2nd position in the oral paper presentation category at the 9th Annual Conference of the Pakistan Society of Nuclear Medicine. His paper, titled “SPECT Image Reconstruction Enhancement using Deep Learning,” was conducted […] more

On Saturday, 30th November, the Department of Radiation Oncology & Radiodiagnosis at CMC & Hospitals, Ludhiana, India organised a distinguished conference themed “Inspiring the Next Generation of Radiation Professionals,“ in celebration of the International Day of Medical Physics and the International Day of Radiology. It was a great honour for me, Mirza Burhan Saleem, Faculty of Radiology, Department of […] more

Radiation Protection plays a pivotal role in the field of Nuclear Medicine, ensuring the achievement of expected medical outcome while limiting the radiation risk to the patients, medical personnel and public.  In this context, Mr. Muhammad Waqar (Pr. Medical Physicist) at AECH-NORIN was awarded the prestigious Young Investigator Award (Gold Medal) during the 9th Annual Conference […] more

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 […] more

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 […] more

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 […] more

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 […] more

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 […] more

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, […] more

Md. Jobairul Islam1,2, Md Akhtaruzzaman, PhD1,3 1Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS)  2Labaid Cancer Hospital and Super Speciality Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh 3Evercare Hospital Chattogram, Bangladesh The Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS) celebrated the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) 2024 with an insightful webinar titled “Radiation Dose-Volume Effects for Liver SBRT.” The event was held on […] more

Starting this issue, SCMPR Newsletter will carry a new column – SOLVE IT! – featuring a relatively difficult question / interesting problem for the young medical physics students and young medical physicists to solve. Those who are interested can send their answers to sptgnadar@gmail.com . The best answer would get published in the next issue […] more