On behalf of the Organizing Committee and Host Institution, we take the pleasure of inviting you to attend the International Conference on Radiation Biology and Translational Research in Radiation Oncology being organized by University of Rajasthan, Jaipur (India) in collaboration with 9th Biennial Meeting of Indian Society for Radiation Biology during November 10-12, 2008.

The scientific programme of the Conference will encompass all the major disciplines of radiation sciences including physics, chemistry, biology, medicine and allied areas. In addition, the Conference will focus on some special frontline areas on Translational Research in Radiation Oncology including molecular cancer imaging, stem cells in cancer, DNA repair, systems biology, radio modifiers and combined modality of radiation and anticancer drugs.

The Conference would encourage Radiation Biologists, Medical Physicists, Nuclear Medicine Physicians, Radiation and Medical Oncologists, Radiation Technologists, Bioengineers, Biophysicists, Biochemists, Radiation Safety Specialists, and those who are engaged pursuits of improving health and quality of life, to attend this conference, present their research work and share their professional experience. The conference will be held in an ambient atmosphere, will help exchange ideas, discuss the latest research and explore new avenues for technological development and collaborations. The efforts would be to specially encourage young investigators and scholars to participate in keeping with the main objective of the Conference is to promote further education and research on radiation and cancer as well as applications in diverse fields.

It is hoped that Conference will serve as a stimulating forum for the scientific and medical professionals to discuss the latest advances made in the field of radiation science, especially radiation biology and oncology to ameliorate human sufferings from cancer and to determine new directions for applications in human health and environment. The presentations in the Conference would amply address the present scenario and future possibilities of harnessing the nuclear science and technology for human welfare. The planned panel discussion on radiation, health and society would certainly stimulate professionals and public interest with regard to better awareness and prospectus of newer applications of radiation technology in the service of mankind. It will also provide an opportunity for constructive and fruitful interaction among the scientists, young as well as specialists of various disciplines of radiation science. It is aimed to prepare concrete recommendations for further follow up by the policy makers, managers of industry, researchers and regulatory authorities.

The venue of the Conference, Jaipur popularly called the Pink City of India and the capital of the state of Rajasthan, is well known for its architecture, handicrafts, observatory and gems. Together with exciting tourist attractions of Delhi and Agra, Jaipur forms the ‘golden triangle’ of exploring visitors. Jaipur has pleasant weather in the month of November.

The Organizing Committee would try the best to make “ICRB-2008” a Conference rich in scientific contents with interesting and memorable cultural and social events. You should not miss to take advantage of this wonderful location with your near and dear ones and enjoy the science and hospitality.
We look forward to welcoming you at Jaipur in November 2008.

With regards
 

Dr. P. K. Goyal Convener, ICRB Conference & Vice-President Indian Society for Radiation Biology	Dr. K. P. Mishra President Indian Society for Radiation Biology