Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 6: Department of Ophthalmology, AIIMS Jammu, conducted the 26th annual conference of the Uveitis Society of India (USICON 2025) from 3rd to 5th October.
The three-day scientific event brought together eminent ophthalmologists, researchers and delegates from across India and abroad, offering an excellent platform for the exchange of knowledge, research findings, and clinical experiences in the field of uveitis and immune-mediated eye diseases.
The event was inaugurated by Lt Gen C S Narayanan, President, AIIMS Jammu, who graced the occasion as the chief guest. In his inaugural address, Lt Gen Narayanan emphasized the importance of scientific collaboration in advancing medical education and research. He highlighted how such conferences play a vital role in enhancing learning, sharing expertise, and fostering innovation in healthcare delivery.
In his inspiring keynote address, Prof (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta, Executive Director & CEO, AIIMS Jammu, emphasized that AIIMS Jammu is not just a provider of care but a hub of innovation, training, and compassion, envisioning it as a center that bridges advanced science with community outreach. Prof Gupta urged young ophthalmologists to embrace the complexity of uveitis and lead through innovation, collaboration, and compassion.
The conference featured a rich array of scientific sessions, panel discussions, symposia, and hands-on workshops, led by experts from the UK, USA, Nepal, PGIMER Chandigarh, LV Prasad Eye Institute, SankaraNethralaya, SKIMS Srinagar, ASCOMS Jammu, GMC Udhampur and other leading institutions.
The local organizing committee, led by Dr Bhavani Raina (organizing chairperson), Dr Nitin Kumar (organizing secretary), Dr Nazia Anjum, and Dr Ridham Nanda (executive members), attributed the success of the conference to the support and guidance provided by Dr Kalpana Babu Murthy, president, Uveitis Society of India (USI), and the office bearers.
The conference concluded with a vote of thanks and a renewed commitment to advancing ophthalmic research and patient care.
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