International Conference on Multidisciplinary Management of Common Cancers
May 4th - 6th, 2012 • Kovalam Beach, Kerala, India
Dear colleague,
Cheers! Our National conference is just 3 weeks away. The Kerala chapter of AROI is glad to welcome you all to the 'God's own country'.
Please register at the earliest if you haven't and we are pleased to offer you further concessions in registration charges. I am sure this time you will be able to couple your scientific programme with sight seeing. We have invited 25 eminent international faculty besides top consultants from different major centers in India.
Kindly don't hesitate to plan a trip to Kerala from now onwards as otherwise you will be missing a lot. We have taken great pains to get this faculty from all over the world for the scientific programme. There will not be any formal Tea/Coffee breaks for this conference. However Tea/Coffee will be served all the time for your convenience.
Kindly be with us upto 23rd November ie till the valedictory function is over. Special prizes worth thousands of rupees await participants on 23rd November 2003. A lucky dip will be done and the prizes will be awarded to two of the delegates. We are introducing an exciting session on Radiotherapy planning & Contouring and the same is scheduled on 23rd November 2003 AN.
Please register with your names as the session is open only to a limited number of participants on a first come first serve basis. Further on the final day at 4.00 PM we are planning a boat cruise through the Vembanadu Lake followed by something very special which we will be announcing during the conference.
DEAD LINES
- Early Registration 15/08/2003
- Accommodation Request 15/10/2003
- Submission of Abstract 15/09/2003
- Please visit the conference website www.aroikerala.org
- A CD recording of the entire conference will be given free for all delegates
Govt. Medical College, Thrissur
Dr. K. Somarajan, Chairman & Dr. C. S. Madhu, Organising Secretary
Registration Information
Delegate Registration includes
- Entry to Scientific Programmes
- Entry to Trade Exhibition
- Delegates Kit
- All lunches and dinners during the conference
- Invitation to opening ceremony and cultural events
Associate Delegate Registration includes
- Entry to Trade Exhibition
- All lunches and dinners during the conference
- Invitation to opening ceremony and cultural events
Children below 6 years of age shall be allowed free of cost.
Registration Fee
| Category | Upto 10-11-2003 | After 10-11-2003 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Delegate Registration | Rs. 3000/- | Rs. 3500/- |
| 2. Accompanying Person | Rs. 2000/- | Rs. 3000/- |
| 3. Student Delegate | Rs. 1750/- | Rs. 2000/- |
| 4. Trade delegate | Rs. 3500/- | Rs. 4000/- |
| 5. Foreign Delegate | US$ 200/- | US$ 250/- |
| 6. Sunrise Session | Rs. 150/- per day |
Note: Student delegates should produce a certificate from his/her Head of Department.
Mode of payment: All payments are to be made only by Crossed Demand Draft in favour of "AROICON-2003" payable at Kochi.
How to Register
Please complete the registration form and send it along with the payment to the conference secretariat. You can also register online through our website.
Important Dates
- Early Registration: 15/08/2003
- Accommodation Request: 15/10/2003
- Submission of Abstract: 15/09/2003
- Conference Dates: November 20-23, 2003
Govt. Medical College, Thrissur
Dr. K. Somarajan, Chairman & Dr. C. S. Madhu, Organising Secretary
Conference Information
Conference & Trade Exhibition Venue
Hotel Le Meridien, Cochin
The main conference venue features state-of-the-art facilities with multiple halls for parallel sessions, exhibition spaces, and catering areas. Located in the beautiful city of Kochi, the convention center offers excellent facilities for scientific sessions and exhibitions.
Main Conference Halls
- Oman Hall - Main scientific sessions and plenary talks
- Nayanar Hall - Parallel scientific sessions and workshops
- Manappuram Hall - Additional sessions and presentations
Explore Kochi
Around Kochi is an infinite variety of historical, cultural and natural wealth
Dutch Palace, Mattancherry
Built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi. It acquired the present name after 1663, when the Dutch carried out some extensions and repairs to the palace.
Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry
Built in 1568, this is the oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth. The shrine was destroyed in a shelling during the Portuguese raid in 1662 and rebuilt later by the Dutch.
St. Francis Church, Fort Kochi
Built by the Portuguese Franciscan friars in 1503, this is believed to be the oldest European church in India. It was restored in 1779 by the Protestant Dutch and later converted into an Anglican church by the British in 1795.
Tour Packages
Short Tours
1. Munnar (2 days)
A panoramic drive of 3 hours will bring you into the tea estates of Munnar. Stay at one of the beautiful located resorts and enjoy the cool climate and natural splendours.
Tour Price: Deluxe: Rs. 5,500 p.p. | First class: Rs. 3,800 p.p.
2. Houseboat (Kettuvallom) (2 days)
Traditional rice boats now offer comfortable floating accommodation on the Vembanad Lake in and around Alapuzha.
Tour Price: Deluxe: Rs. 4,800 p.p.
Day Tours
- 1. Village Tour by Boat - Explore Kerala villages by country boats
- 2. Backwater Cruise of Cochin - A three-hour boat cruise around Cochin Harbour
- 3. Athirapally Waterfalls - Sparking natural waterfalls set amidst lustrous green hills
Note: A 5% discount will be given on each package tour booked before 30th September 2003.
Fellowships & Awards
1. Dr. Neal/Dr. Joseph
Four, for a period of 1-3 months at a reputed radiotherapy center in India. The applicant should be 35 years or less, PG or 5 years post MD and should be a life member. Value of award is Rs. 5000/- each.
2. Smt. Parwati Devi Best Paper Award
One. The applicant should be 35 years or less, PG or 7 years post MD and should be a life member. The person should present unpublished work. The winner is awarded a Medal.
Govt. Medical College, Thrissur
Dr. K. Somarajan, Chairman & Dr. C. S. Madhu, Organising Secretary
Scientific Programme
Day 1 (November 20, 2003)
Oman Hall
Inauguration
ICRO CME on Breast Cancer
Nayanar Hall
Workshop on Preventive Oncology
(8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Oman Hall)
Manappuram Hall
Entertainments for Spouses & Children
General Body meeting of ICRO
Inauguration of the Conference
Dinner – Hotel Renaissance
(Courtesy ELEKTA)
Day 2 (November 21, 2003)
Oman Hall
Head & Neck, IMRT
Nayanar Hall
CME on Palliative Care
Manappuram Hall
Guest Lectures /Best Paper Session
Dinner - Hotel Taj Malabar, Wellington Island
(Courtesy-Nucletron)
Day 3 (November 22, 2003)
Oman Hall
Fulford Symposium
Gynaecological Oncology
Nayanar Hall
Guest Lectures / Proffered Papers
General body meeting - AROI
Day 4 (November 23, 2003)
Oman Hall
Plenary Sessions
Nayanar Hall
Proffered Papers
Boat Cruise from Hotel Le Meridien through Vembanadu Lake to Bolghatty Island
Valedictory Function
Special Session
Radiotherapy Treatment Planning / Contouring Session (Sponsored By AROI Kerala Chapter)
Govt. Medical College, Thrissur
Dr. K. Somarajan, Chairman & Dr. C. S. Madhu, Organising Secretary
Organizing Committee
Chief Patron
Padmasree Prof. Dr. M. Krishnan Nair
Patron
Prof. Dr. B. Rajan
Main Committee
Prof. Dr. K. Somarajan - Chairman, Organizing Committee
Dr. S. Parameswaran - President, Kerala Chapter
Dr. R. Mahadevan - Asst. Organising Secretary
Dr. C. S. Madhu - Organizing Secretary
Dr. Jose Tom - Treasurer
Dr. Jayaprakash Madhavan - Chairman, Scientific Committee and Joint Organising Secretary
Prof. A. Sudhakaran - Joint Organising Secretary
Sub-Committee Chairpersons & Conveners
Dr. P. G. Jayaprakash - Chairman, Reception Committee
Dr. Radhakrishna Pillai - Co-Chairman, Scientific Committee
Dr. S. Salahudeen - Chairman, Finance Committee
Mr. T. S. S. Nair - Chairman, Trade Committee
Dr. C. N. Mohanan Nair - Chairman, Venue Committee
Dr. K. V. Mohanan - Chairman, Accommodation Committee
Dr. Ramdas - Chairman, Souvenir Committee
Dr. R. Gireesan - Chairman, Food & Catering Committee
Dr. Raghuram. K. Nair - Chairman, Audiovisual
Mr. Radhakrishnan - Convener, Reception Committee
Dr. Sivanandan - Convener, Scientific Committee
Dr. Ajaya Kumar - Convener, Finance Committee
Dr. K. R. Prema - Convener, Trade Committee
Dr. K. P. Shymalatha - Convener, Trade Committee
Dr. Praveen Samuel - Convener, Venue Committee
Dr. V. U. Thankamma - Convener, Accommodation Committee
Dr. Aswin Kumar - Convener, Souvenir Committee
Mr. K. T. Thomas - Convener, Food & Catering Committee
Advisory Committee
Prof. B. D. Gupta
Prof. T. K. Padmanabhan
Padmasree Dr. K. T. Dinshaw
Padmasree Dr. Saroj Gupta
Prof. H. L. Kapoor
Prof. Koteshwar Rao
Prof. G. Kilara
Prof. R. Billimagga
Prof. B. K. M. Reddy
Prof. Mahajan
Prof. G. K. Rath
Prof. P. K. Julka
Dr. S.C. Pande
Prof. A. Bellarmine
Prof. G. Munuswami
Prof. M. Jagadeesan
Prof. R.K. Vyas
Scientific Committee
Dr. Jayaprakash Madhavan
Dr. Francis. V. James
Dr. P. Kusumakumari
Dr. Geetha Narayanan
Dr. Radhakrishna Pillai
Dr. Sreejith Nair
Dr. Raveendran Ankathil
Dr. Mirza Hussain
Dr. Paul Sebastian
Prof. Prabha Balram
Dr. P. C. Sudheeran
Dr. Joseph Edison
Dr. Thanuja Thachil
Govt. Medical College, Thrissur
Dr. K. Somarajan, Chairman & Dr. C. S. Madhu, Organising Secretary
Distinguished Faculty
International Faculty
Dr. Chitti R. Moorthy
MD
New York, USA
Dr. Alan Horwich
FRCP, FRCR
Surrey, UK
Dr. Najeeb Moideen
MD
Chicago, USA
Dr. Emami
MD
Chicago, USA
Dr. Alvaro Martinez
MD
Detroit, USA
Dr. T. S. Ganesan
MD
London, UK
Dr. R. Sainsbury
MD
London, UK
Dr. Gillian Thomas
MD
Surrey, UK
Dr. Gillian Duchsne
MD
Melbourne, Australia
Dr. Kailash Narayan
MD
Melbourne, Australia
Dr. David Bernshaw
MD
Melbourne, Australia
Ms. Sylvia van Dyk
Melbourne, Australia
National Faculty
Dr. P.B. Dasai
MS
Surgical Oncologist
Prof. M. Krishnan Nair
MD
Director, RCC, Trivandrum
Dr. K.T. Dinshaw
MD
Director, Tata Memorial Hospital
Dr. S.H. Advani
MD, DM
Medical Oncologist
Mr. P. Gangadharan
MS
Surgical Oncologist
Prof. G.K. Rath
MD, FAMS
Director, IRCH, AIIMS, New Delhi
Prof. B. Rajan
MD
Radiation Oncologist
Prof. P.K. Julka
MD
Radiation Oncologist, AIIMS
Govt. Medical College, Thrissur
Dr. K. Somarajan, Chairman & Dr. C. S. Madhu, Organising Secretary
Contact Information
Prof. Dr. C.S. MADHU
Consultant Oncologist & Organizing Secretary
ASHOKA, No.20-A, Pandit Colony
Kowdiar, Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala, India - 695003
+91 9387103803, +91 9447541544
Prof. Dr. K. SOMARAJAN
Chairman, Organizing Committee
Department of Radiotherapy
Govt. Medical College
Thrissur, Kerala, India
+91 9447541544
Abstract Submission
Registration Forms and Abstracts to be sent to:
Dr. Jayaprakash Madhavan
Chairman, Scientific Committee
Department of Radiotherapy
Regional Cancer Centre
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Send us a Message
Govt. Medical College, Thrissur
Dr. K. Somarajan, Chairman & Dr. C. S. Madhu, Organising Secretary