National conference on 'Diagnostic Pathology'

Updated on: Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Ludhiana: The Department of Veterinary Pathology, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University, Ludhiana is organising XXVI Annual conference of Indian Association of Veterinary Pathologists with core theme on 'Diagnostic Pathology'

An International Symposium on 'Philosophy of Disease Diagnosis Through Morphological to Bimolecular Approaches' and a Satellite Seminar on Advanced Descriptive Techniques- Ultra structure, Cytology and Immuno-histochemistry', from October 28-30th, 2009 at Ludhiana. Brig Dr NS Kanwar, the highest ranking Veterinary pathologist in Remount Veterinary Corps shall be the Chief Guest on this occasion The inaugural function of the seminar will be presided over by Dr VK Taneja Vice-Chancellor GADVASU.

On the first day of the conference, a day-long satellite seminar shall be delivered by Dr. Bruce Williams, an eminent pathologist and President of CL DAVIS DVM foundation, USA as well as a distinguished faculty member of Armed Force Institute of Pathology, USA. CL DAVIS DVM foundation is a charitable organization, propagating Veterinary and Comparative Pathology globally and Dr Bruce Williams is the most sought after prolific speaker throughout the world. In the next two days, deliberations will be held on different topics relating to veterinary pathology particularly, diagnostic aspects.

There will also be scientific meeting and core group discussions during the conference, besides, encouraging young scientists and distinguished pathologists through awards. There will also be discussions on veterinary pathology education and future.

In this mega event, about 350 delegates from all across India and about 20 delegates from USA, Canada, UK, Italy, Sudan, Iran and Bhutan including experts in the field are likely to participate in this meet.

Some of these delegates will be Diplomats of American College of Veterinary Pathologists, leading International/National experts in Veterinary Pathology academia, research, pharmaceutical industry, poultry pathologist, Fish and wild life specialist and administrators who will act as torch bearers to promote the activities related to Veterinary Science in general and for furthering in particular Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary profession and animal and human welfare.

Some of the speakers from overseas and India are from reputed medical institutes such as MIT, USA, and other Cancer Research Institutes. In the field of Veterinary profession, veterinary pathology has always occupied a key position and has been the back bone of disease diagnosis. The diagnostic practices have seen a major shift and modernisation due to untiring efforts by veterinary pathologists. We understand that Veterinary science involves commercial and economic considerations in diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases.

National conference on 'Diagnostic Pathology'

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