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About Event

Welcome To CYTOCON 2024

54th Annual Conference of the Indian Academy of Cytologists
  • A four day academic fiesta celebrating the nuances in Cytopathology. One on one interaction with Cytopathologists of National and International repute.
  • Pre conference CME on Thyroid FNAC- Grassroots To Chandrayaan III (TBSRTC 2023), the whole day packed with lectures exploring and exposing difficulties in Thyroid Gland Cytology.
  • Post conference workshops with hands on training in Cervical Cytology, Breast Cytology, Cell block preparation and Ancillary Techniques.
    (Physical mode only with limited spots)
  • National Quiz in Cytology
  • Out of the box thinking : Poetry in Cytopathology, Cytology Pareidolia and Pathology Riddles
WHERE IS THE EVENT: Auditorium
AIIMS, Jodhpur - 342005
DATE OF THE EVENT: 15thNovember 2024 to 18th November 2024
( Friday to Monday )

SPOT Registration Fee


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Physical Mode (SPOT REGISTRATION FEE)

Category

CME

Conference

CME + Conference

Pathology Consultant (IAC Member) Rs. 4800 Rs. 10500 Rs. 13800
Pathology Consultant (Non-IAC Member) Rs. 5200 Rs. 11000 Rs. 14700
Resident Rs. 4400 Rs. 8000 Rs. 10900
International Consultant Rs. 6200 Rs. 12000 Rs. 16700
Cytotechnologist (IAC member) Rs. 4000 Rs. 7000 Rs. 9500
Cytotechnologist (Non-IAC Member) Rs. 4200 Rs. 7500 Rs. 10200
Accompanying (per person) Rs. 4000 Rs. 7000 Rs. 9500
Note - 1. Rajasthan Medical Council (RMC) has awarded 2 credit hours/day for participants and 3 credit hours/day for Speakers for CME, and Conference.
2. Please note that spot registration does not guarantee Conference bag and kit.

Dear members of the Academy and friends,

On behalf of myself, Dr.Bharat Rekhi, our Secretary, and the entire Executive committee of the IAC,
I extend a very warm welcome to each and every one of you to CYTOCON 2024, the 54th Annual Conference of the Indian Academy of Cytologists being hosted by AIIMS, Jodhpur.
We promise you a delectable academic feast covering all the ‘hot’ topics in Cytopathology with orations, lectures and symposium along with poster and platform presentations. An added attraction for the young postgraduates is the “PG Quiz” with attractive prizes for the winners.
The conference is a great opportunity to socialize with yours peers, teachers and friends from various parts of the country and abroad and your physical presence will add value bilaterally!
Dr.Poonam Elhence, the Organizing Chairperson, and her team are working hard to make this event very memorable and together we look forward to your active participation. Looking forward to meeting you all in person or online,
Best wishes and regards

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Dr. Radhika Srinivasan President, IAC
Dear All,

It is heartening to know 54th Annual Conference of the Indian Academy of Cytologists, CYTOCON2024 is being held in the historic “blue” city of Jodhpur, located in the culturally rich state of Rajasthan. This conference will offer a yet another academic treat in the form of guest lectures from world-renowned experts and speakers, prestigious orations, slide seminars, and hands-on workshops, which would be informative and educative for a comprehensive experience in cytopathology that presently constitutes a distinguished-level in diagnostics. The “add-ons” during the CYTOCON2024 experience include networking with colleagues from other Institutes and places, possibilities for the opportunity to collaborate in cytopathology, poster and platform presentations to showcase and share one’s original work and simultaneously experience the rich cultural heritage of Jodhpur and the state of Rajasthan. The organizing team led by Dr. Poonam Elhence is working hard to make this a successful and a memorable event. So come to Jodhpur to celebrate the spirit of cytopathology and take it to a higher level, as the conference is rightly Themed- Cytopathology and beyond! Inspire your colleagues through your work and get inspired by others, including the seniors and mentors, to learn more and become a better pathologist.

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Dr. Bharat Rekhi Secretary, IAC

Respected Colleagues and Dear Friends,

It is with immense pleasure and humility that I welcome each one of you to CYTOCON 2024, the 54th Annual Conference of the Indian Academy of Cytologists, hosted by the Department of Pathology & Lab Medicine at AIIMS Jodhpur. This event, to be held from November 15th to 18th, promises to be a four-day academic feast, celebrating the intricacies and advancements in Cytopathology.

We have curated an exciting program featuring one-on-one interactions with eminent Cytopathologists of both national and international repute. The conference begins with a Pre-Conference CME on "Thyroid FNAC -Grassroots to Chandrayaan III (TBSRTC 2023)," a full day of lectures addressing the complexities and challenges in Thyroid Gland Cytology.

In addition to our engaging plenary sessions, we are delighted to offer post-conference workshops providing didactic lectures, slide sessions and hands-on training in essential areas such as Cervical Cytology, Breast Cytology, Cell Block Preparation, and Ancillary Techniques. These workshops are designed to be interactive and ensure a quality learning experience.

The National Quiz in Cytology promises to be an exciting intellectual challenge, fostering learning and exchange of knowledge. Moreover, the unique sessions on "Out of the Box Thinking" will explore the artistic and creative side of all interested in Cytopathology, featuring Poetry in Cytopathology, Cytology Pareidolia, and Pathology Riddles.

Jodhpur, known as the "Blue City," with its rich history and culture, will provide a vibrant backdrop for the conference. From the majestic Mehrangarh Fort to the serene Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur provides a perfect blend of tradition and modernity, inviting you to explore its charm.

We warmly invite the international and national faculty, guests, post-graduate trainees, technical staff and all cytology enthusiasts to join us in this much look forwarded to event. Together, let us embark on a journey of learning, collaboration, and innovation in the captivating field of Cytopathology.

Looking forward to welcoming each one of you to Jodhpur!

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Dr. Poonam Elhence Organising Chairperson
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CYTOCON 2024 HIGHLIGHTS

IAC Academy Oration

Dr. Sinchita Roy Chowdhury, MD, PhD, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas, USA

Dr. Subhash Kumari Gupta Memorial Lecture

Dr. Andrey Bychkov, MD, PhD, FRCPath, Kameda Medical Center, Kamogawa, Japan

IAC-Academy Guest Lecture

Dr. Zahra Maleki, MD, Cytopathology division, Johns Hopkins Medicine Pathology, USA

Symposium
Exfoliative Pulmonary Cytology

Moderator: Dr. Pooja Bakshi

Pre-Conference CME
Thyroid FNAC- Grassroots to Chandrayaan III (TBSRTC 2023)

Moderator: Dr. Atul Gupta

Dr. P.N. Wahi Oration

Dr. Reena Bharadwaj

Ernest Fernandes Slide Seminar

Dr. Bharat Rekhi

IAC Office Bearers

Dr. Radhika Srinivasan

President

Dr. Bharat Rekhi

Secretary

Dr. Shilpi Agrawal

Treasurer

Dr. Rohit Tewari

Editor, Journal of Cytology

Dr. Venkateswaran K lyer

Chairperson A & E Committee

Dr. Sandeep R Mathur

Webmaster

Dr. RGW. Pinto

Chairperson, Intl. Affairs Committee

Dr. Dev Prasoon

Rule Master

Dr. Nalini Gupta

EQA Chairperson

Dr. Indranil Chakrabarti

Editor Newsletter

Dr. Shyama Jain

Indian Editor Acta Cytologica

CYTOCON ORGANISERS 2024

Organising Chairperson

  • Dr. Poonam Elhence

Organising Secretariat

  • Dr. Abhishek Purohit
  • Dr. Aasma Nalwa
  • Dr. Meenakshi Rao
  • Dr. Sudeep Khera
  • Dr. Deepak Vedant
  • Dr. Vikarn Vishwajeet
  • Dr. Divya Aggarwal
  • Dr. Vikrant Verma

Conference Schedule

From 15th Nov To 18th Nov 2024
  • Day 01 (CME) 15th Nov 2024
  • Day 02 (Conference) 16th Nov 2024
  • Day 03 (Conference) 17th Nov 2024
  • Day 04 (Workshop) 18th Nov 2024

Scientific Schedule

PRE-CONFERENCE CME 15th NOVEMBER, 2024 (FRIDAY)
Thyroid FNAC- Grassroots To Chandrayaan III (TBSRTC 2023)
Moderator: Dr. Atul Gupta
8:00 AM Onwards Registration
9:00 am - 11:10 am SESSION I
TIME TOPIC SPEAKERS CHAIRPERSONS
9:00 am - 9:20 am Warming up – Introduction of topic, faculty, objectives and techniques/clinical aspects Dr. Atul Gupta Dr. Naresh Rai
Dr. Venkateswaran K Iyer
9:20 am - 9:45 am Relevant histology for cytologists (including 2022 WHO) Dr. Munita Bal
9:45 am - 10:05 am Sheets, follicles, cartwheels and more ---- descriptive terminology Dr. Manish Rohilla
10:05 am - 10:10 am Question and Answer
10:10 am - 10:35 am Follicular patterned lesions: Adding missing pieces to the jigsaw puzzle Dr. Nalini Gupta
10:35 am - 11:00 am Here we go again- Another Bethesda! Brief overview of TBSRTC 2023 Dr. Atul Gupta
11:00 am - 11:10 am Question and Answer
11:10 am - 11:30 am Tea Break
11:30 am - 1:30 PM SESSION II
11:30 am - 11:55 am Category I & II Dr. Deepa Rani Dr. Meherbano Kamal
Dr. Radhika Srinivasan
11:55 am - 12:25 pm Cytology of papillary thyroid carcinoma –easy, but not so easy Dr. N. Siddaraju
12:25 pm - 12:35 pm Question and Answer
12:35 pm - 1:05 pm Oncocytic proliferations and their DDs Dr. Chanchal Rana
1:05 pm - 1:20 pm Case Presentation Dr. Amit Kumar Adhya
1:20 pm - 1:30 pm Question and Answer
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Lunch Break
2:15 pm - 4:55 pm SESSION III
2:15 pm - 2:35 pm Non-invasive follicular thyroid neoplasm with papillary-like nuclear features (NIFTP) Dr. Shipra Agarwal Dr. Nalini Gupta
Dr. Rohit Tewari
2:35 pm - 3:10 pm Metastasis to the thyroid and lymphoreticular malignancy of the thyroid Dr. Radhika Srinivasan
3:10 pm - 3:15 pm Question and Answer
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm Other thyroid neoplasms of follicular and non follicular cell derivation Dr. Zameer Lateef
3:45 pm - 4:25 pm Thyroid Cytology: Interminate categories (Bethesda category III, IV, V), and molecular testing in daily practice Dr. Zahra Maleki
4:25 pm - 4:40 pm Question and Answer
4:40 pm - 4:55 pm Comments by faculty/attendees Dr. Atul Gupta
Concluding remarks
4:55 pm - 5:15 pm Tea Break
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm IAC Executive Committee and JOC Committee meeting
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Inauguration
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cultural Program
7:30 pm onwards Dinner
CONFERENCE DAY - 1
8:00 AM Onwards Registration
TIME TOPIC SPEAKERS CHAIRPERSONS
9:00 am - 10:00 am Prof. P. N. Wahi Oration
(WHO Reporting System for Lung Cytopathology: 2023)
Maj Gen Dr. Reena Bharadwaj, SM, VSM Dr. Radhika Srinivasan
Dr. Poonam Abhay Elhence
10:00 am - 11:00 am IAC Academy Guest Lecture
(The Milan System, Cytomorphologic features, and diagnostic challenges)
Dr. Zahra Maleki Dr. Roque Gabriel Wiseman Pinto
Dr. Manjula Jain
11:00 am - 11:15 am Tea Break
11:15 am - 12:30 pm Oral Award Paper: Nalini Bai Thakkar (NBT) Award Format for each presentation: 8 + 2 minutes Dr. Shilpi Agarwal
Dr. N. Siddaraju
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Oral Award Paper: Jwala Devi Award Format for each presentation: 8 + 2 minutes Dr. Sayed Mahmood Nadeem
Dr. Sandeep Mathur
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm Industrial/ Sponsored Session- BD
(LBC In Infertility-Lesser Known Facts)
Dr. Meeta Singh
1:20 pm - 2:15 pm Lunch Break
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm IAC Academy Oration
(The Future of Minimally Invasive Diagnostics by Integrating Cytology and Molecular)
Dr. Sinchita Roy Chowdhury Dr. Venkateswaran K Iyer
Dr. Bharat Rekhi
3:15 pm - 3:30 pm Industrial/ Sponsored Session
(Instant digital Cytology & Histopathology using confocal microscopy - Vivascope 2500)
Dr. Roberto Banchi
Head of Applications
Vivascope Germany
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Poster and Oral Proffered Paper Presentations
5:00 pm - 5:15 pm Tea Break
5:15 pm - 7:15 pm General Body Meeting (GBM)
7:15 PM Onwards Banquet dinner

CONFERENCE DAY - 2

TIME TOPIC SPEAKERS CHAIRPERSONS
9:00 am - 10:30 am Ernest Fernandes Award Slide Seminar Dr. Bharat Rekhi Maj Gen Dr. Reena Bharadwaj
Dr. Abhishek Purohit
10:30 am - 11:30 am Dr. Subhash Kumari Gupta Memorial Lecture
(Digital Cytopathology - Ready for Primetime?)
Dr. Andrey Bychkov Dr. Arvind Rajwanshi
Dr. N K Chaturvedi
11:30 am - 11:45 am Tea Break
11:45 am - 1:15 pm Symposium : EXFOLIATIVE PULMONARY CYTOLOGY : A VALUABLE RESOURCE, MORPHOLOGY AND BEYOND
Moderator: Dr. Pooja Bakshi
10 minutes Introduction of topic (BAL, bronchial washings, bronchial brushings, sputum, ET secretions) and speakers Dr. Pooja Bakshi Dr. Rohit Tiwari
Dr. Uma Handa
20 minutes Bronchoscopic sampling from Lungs to the Microscope :
● Indications and sampling techniques – the pulmonologist’s perspective
● Sample processing – cytopreparatory techniques and normal morphology

Dr. Abhinav Guliani
Dr. Poojan Agarwal
20 minutes Infections, inflammations and other benign lesions – a wide spectrum to decipher Dr. Pooja Bakshi
20 minutes Pulmonary malignancies – morphology and role of molecular testing, a step forward Dr. Deepali Jain
15 minutes An array of interesting and challenging cases Dr. Nalini Gupta
Dr. Prajwala Gupta
5 minutes Q & A
1:15 pm - 1:35 pm Industrial/ Sponsored Session: (Hemogenomics and Hologic)
Topic: Role of Liquid-based Cytology in Non-Gyn Samples
Dr. Sheba Sweetline Kanthy Jacob
1:35 pm - 2:15 pm Lunch Break
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm Oral Award Paper Session:
Col. D. B. Nayar Memorial Award
Format for each presentation: 8 + 2 minutes Dr. Aruna Prayaga
Dr. Radhika Srinivasan
2:45 pm - 4:20 pm Poster and Oral Proffered Paper Presentations
4:20 pm - 4:35 pm Tea Break
4:35 pm - 5:45 pm Quiz for Postgraduates
5:45 pm - 7:00 pm Award distribution and Valedictory session
WORKSHOP: Breast Cytology
Moderator - Dr. Poonam Abhay Elhence, AIIMS, Jodhpur
  • Venue - Lecture Theatre (LT-1), Nursing College, Ground floor, AIIMS, Jodhpur
8:00 AM Onwards Registration
TIME TOPIC SPEAKERS
8:30 am - 8:45 am Concept, Introduction, including faculty Dr. Poonam Abhay Elhence
8:45 am - 9:15 am Navigating Breast Lesions through the Yokohama system Dr. Uma Handa
9:15 am - 9:45 am Immunohistochemistry and D-DISH in breast lesions Dr. Sandeep R Mathur
9:45 am - 10:15 am Mammography Dr. Taruna Yadav
10:15 am - 10:45 am Interesting cases Dr. Anita P Javalgi
10:45 am - 11:00 am Tea Break
11:00 am - 11:30 am Papillary lesions of Breast Dr. N. Siddaraju
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Fluorescent insitu hybridization (FISH) Dr. Manish Rohilla &
Dr. S. Radhika
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Breast Cytology: Is It Losing Out to Core Needle Biopsy? Dr. Indranil Chakrabarti
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Dealing with the unusual in breast cytology Dr. Nilotpal Chowdhury
1:00 pm - 1:10 pm Question and Answer
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch Break
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Slide viewing of interesting cases and discussion All speakers
Resource person: Dr. Deepak Vedant
WORKSHOP: Cervical Cytology (LBC)
Moderator - Dr. Shilpi Agarwal, LHMC, Delhi
  • Venue - Lecture Theatre (LT-2), Nursing College, Ground floor, AIIMS, Jodhpur
8:00 AM Onwards Registration
TIME TOPIC SPEAKERS
9:00 am - 9:15 am Pre Workshop Test Dr. Shilpi Agarwal
9:15 am - 9:45 am Introduction of LBC and inflammatory lesions Dr. Shilpi Agarwal
9:45 am - 10:15 am ASCUS, LSIL and its diagnostic dilemmas Dr. Charanjeet Ahluwalia
10:15 am - 10:45 am ASC-H, HSIL and its diagnostic dilemmas Brig. Dr. Jasvinder Kaur Bhatia
10:45 am - 11:15 am Squamous cell carcinoma Metastatic lesions Dr. Meeta Singh
11:15 am - 11:45 am Tea Break
11:45 am - 12:20 pm Glandular lesions of Cervix and its diagnostic dilemmas Dr. Parikshaa Gupta
12:20 pm - 12:45 pm Biomarkers in cervical cancer screening Dr. Suprita Nayak
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm Slide seminar Dr. Meeta Singh
Dr. Manu Priya
1:10 pm - 1:15 pm Post workshop test
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch Break
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Glass slide viewing and Demonstration of BD-Direct to slide (DTS) system All Speakers
WORKSHOP: Cell block and Ancillary Techniques
Moderator - Dr. Bharat Rekhi, TMH, Mumbai
  • Venue - Lecture Theatre (LT-3), Nursing College, First floor, AIIMS, Jodhpur
8:00 AM Onwards Registration
TIME TOPIC SPEAKERS
9:00 am - 9:15 am Concept, Introduction, including faculty Dr. Bharat Rekhi
9:15 am - 10:40 am Cases illustrating the utility of cell block in fluid cytology, focusing on techniques in Respiratory system, including experience at A.I.I.M.S, New Delhi Dr. Deepali Jain
10:40 am - 11:20 am Cases illustrating the indispensable utility of cell block in fluid cytology, focusing on the gynecological pathology along with some rare case scenarios Dr. Bharat Rekhi
11:20 am - 11:40 am Tea Break
11:40 am - 12:10 pm FNAC scenarios (selected cases with the application of ancillary techniques) Dr. Debasis Gochhait
12:10 pm - 12:45 pm Ancillary techniques in respiratory samples. Case examples Dr. Aruna Nambirajan
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm Discussion and Q and A All faculty
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch Break
2:00 pm - 4:45 pm Cases shown by the faculty, including Q and A All faculty
4:45 pm - 5:00 pm Final comments and a wrap! All faculty
WORKSHOP: The ABC of FNABC: How to perform FNA and basics of reading a smear
Moderator - Dr. Radhika Srinivasan, PGIMER, Chandigarh
How To Register : Free Workshop, only by on spot registration for anyone interested.
(Please visit registration desk on the day of conference. Limited seats of 40, first cum-first serve basis)
  • Venue - Lecture Theatre (LT-4), Nursing College, First floor, AIIMS, Jodhpur
  • Time duration: 2 hours with e-certificate
8:00 AM Onwards Registration
TIME TOPIC SPEAKERS
9:00 am - 11:00 am The ABC of FNABC: How to perform FNA and basics of reading a smear Dr. Radhika Srinivasan
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