Medical conference to focus on emerging healthcare challenges
The 66th annual NAMSCON 2026 conference will be held in Chennai from October 8 to 11, focusing on the integration of science and technology in healthcare. The event will feature workshops and discussions on topics ranging from AI in clinical research to pandemic preparedness.
Why it matters
Medical conferences facilitate the exchange of cutting-edge research and best practices, which are vital for advancing public health standards.
NAMSCON 2026, the 66th annual conference and convocation of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (India), will bring together medical professionals, researchers and academicians from across the country in Chennai from October 8 to 11.
Hosted by SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, the conference will focus on the theme ‘Synergy of Science and Technology in Healthcare for a Healthier Tomorrow’.
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will inaugurate the conference as the chief guest.
The four-day programme will include pre-conference workshops, symposia, keynote addresses, National CME sessions, and oral and poster presentations.
The scientific sessions will cover antimicrobial resistance, CAR-T cell therapy, biosimilars and biologics, senolytic therapies, rare genetic disorders, emerging infections, pandemic preparedness and the Indian diabetes phenotype. Discussions will also focus on medical education, robotics in surgery, organ donation and transplantation, and evolving approaches to tuberculosis management.
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