Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 (FN Agency) The Department of Transfusion Medicine, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), will host the first National Continuing Medical Education (CME) of the Indian Society of Transfusion Medicine, here on July 11 and 12. Transfusion Medicine is an emerging branch of Medicine which takes responsibility to ensure safety of blood and blood components for the patients. The theme of the CME is ‘Unlocking the Future of Transfusion Medicine.’ The CME will witness the gathering of the finest professionals in Transfusion Medicine from across India, with a plethora of scientific presentations and panel discussions led by distinguished experts in the field. The two-day event will provide deep insight into the latest advancements in the field.
For the first time, the organizers have introduced Mascots for the CME named “Kiddo” and “Kelly”, who are named after two blood group systems, Kidd and Kell, who will take the delegates deep into the “Ocean of Knowledge of Blood” over these two days. SCTIMST is where country’s first indigenous blood bag technology was developed and successfully transferred to the industry. The inauguration will commence from 7 pm onwards. Dr. V Narayanan, Director, Liquid Propulsion System Centre, ISRO will be the chief guest. Dr. V.R. Lalithambika, Scientist and Former Director, Directorate of Human Space Programme, ISRO and Dr. Krishan Kumar, Director, National Blood Transfusion Council, Directorate General of Health Services, New Delhi will be the guest of honour and special guest respectively. Dr. Roy Joseph, Dean, SCTIMST will preside over the function.