Cytocon 2023
    • EVENT: 53rd Annual Conference of the Indian Academy of Cytologists.
    • LOCATION: Auditorium - Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
    • CONFERENCE TYPE - Both Physical and Virtual Live.
    • THEME - Building Bridges and filling gaps in knowledge.
    • DATES - 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th October 2023.
    • CREDITS - 6 CREDIT HOURS BY MADHYA PRADESH MEDICAL COUNCIL.

    500+ Seats

    30+ Speakers

    400+ institution Invited

    200+ Papers & Posters

    4 Workshops

    National Quiz for PG

ABOUT EVENT

Welcome to CYTOCON 2023

53rd Annual Conference of the Indian Academy of Cytologists organised by the Department of Pathology, Gajra Raja Medical College, Gwalior in association with Gwalior Pathologists and Microbiologist Association.
  • 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 Salivary gland pathology, the whole day packed with lectures exploring and exposing difficulties in Salivary gland Cytology.
  • Post conference workshops with limited spots for hands on training in Cervical cytology, Squash Cytology, Urine Cytology and Cell block preparation. For physical delegates only.
  • Exciting competitions including award papers, proffered papers, posters, quizzes, panels and one of a kind art and poetry in cytopathology.
Foreword
Dr. Reena Bharadwaj
President, IAC

IAC President's message

At the outset, I would like to extend my deep gratitude to all the members of the Indian Academy of Cytology for giving me the proud privilege and the singular honor to serve as the President. Cytology has a vast and rapidly advancing diagnostic armamentarium. It has progressed to advance ancillary techniques like immunocytochemistry, FISH and PCR to enhance personalized medicine in targeted therapy.
On a personal note, I have witnessed a transformational growth in this field along with the Academy. We must continue to strive to upgrade our skills and keep abreast with contemporary techniques. Teaching the budding cytologists is a primordial role for each of us along with the imperative requirement to roadmap intuitive and translational research. It is heartening to know that the State Chapters are also continuously and consistently aligning with these objectives and disseminating the knowledge, know-how and expertise to the young members. I appeal to all members to attend both CMEs and workshops at the State, National and International levels in large numbers and participate in the General Body Meetings to take the Academy forward with newer ideas. As this Newsletter reaches you, Gajaraja Medical College, Gwalior must be busy preparing for the next Annual Conference. I wish them all the best and I am sanguine it will be a grand success.
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Dr. Bharat Rekhi
Secretary, IAC

IAC Secretary's message

Dear All, It is heartening to see that the forthcoming CYTOCON2023 is being held in the city of Gwalior which is known for its rich cultural, spiritual, and musical heritage. The organizing team led by Prof. Rajesh Gaur and Dr. Sudha Iyengar from the Department of Pathology, Gajra Raja Medical College is actively striving towards making this an academic and cultural extravaganza.
The conference is aptly themed at building bridges and filling gaps in knowledge. There are several interesting sessions, including orations, slide seminars, symposia, workshops, posters, and platform presentations, reflecting a wide range of scientific content in cytopathology along with sessions such as art in pathology and hymns to tickle your creative side. Besides enhancing knowledge there would be opportunities to network with experts, colleagues from other places, and friends. Therefore, I welcome you all for your active participation in making this another memorable conference.
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Prof. Dr. Akshay K Nigam
Dean, Gajra Raja Medical College
Chief Patron, Cytocon 2023

Chief Patron's message

It is a great pleasure to know that Department of Pathology, Gajra Raja Medical College, Gwalior in association with Gwalior Pathologists and microbiologists association (GPMA) are organizing 53rd annual conference of Indian academy of cytologists " CYTOCON 2023" from 27th to 30th October 2023 at Auditorium, Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Gwalior and in Gajra Raja Medical College premises.
Cytopathology being an important branch of pathology provides myriads of preoperative investigations, screening methods and minimally invasive advanced techniques for clinching the diagnosis and hence for better and early start of patient management. Presence of eminent cytopathologists from abroad as well as India is the highlight of the conference and of immense benefit for attending delegates. The ensuing inter-personal discussions in CME and hands-on workshops will facilitate sharing of knowledge and experience of the speakers in Cytopathology. I express my best wishes to all the participants and wish it a grand success.
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Dr. Rajesh Gaur
Organizing Chairperson

Organizing Chairperson's message

Dear Colleagues, Members and Friends, It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you all to the 53rd annual conference of the Indian Academy of Cytologists “CYTOCON 2023” being held in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh organized by the Department of Pathology, Gajra Raja Medical College in association with Gwalior Pathologist and Microbiologist Association. We bring you the academic spectacle “CYTOCON 2023” in a hybrid format for the first time.
Cytocon 2023 unites cytologists, pathologists, trainees and mentors across the country and beyond under one roof for brushing up their knowledge and exchange of ideas. The conference will exhibit a large number of proffered papers, posters, power-packed with pre-conference CME and post-conference workshops guided by renowned cytopathologists. Other highlights of the conference are quizzes for postgraduates, one kind of art and poetry in Cytopathology. Founded by King Suraj Sen and the birthplace of the great musician Tansen, Gwalior is the City of hidden treasure, and architectural wonders and has its royal charm reflected by its striking architecture and rich cultural heritage We assure you a scholastic extravaganza and welcome you to enjoy the grandeur of the city. We look forward to your support, cooperation and active participation.
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Dr. Sudha Iyengar
Organizing Secretary

Organizing Secretary's message

It is my utmost privilege and honour to welcome you all to the 53rd annual conference of the Indian Academy of cytologist to be held from 27-10-2023 to 30-10-2023 hosted by the Department of Pathology G.R. Medical College in Association with Gwalior pathologist and microbiologist Association (GPMA). At the outset, I am immensely grateful to the national and international faculty who will grace this conference and share with us all their expertise and nuances in the field of cytology.
I warmly welcome all the teaching faculties, dear postgraduate trainees, practitioners, pathologists, and lab technologists to this grand academic event. I along with my able organizing committee extend a warm welcome to all the international speakers national and all the delegates. I am sure CYTOCON 2023 will enrich the cytology knowledge of one and all and help us in giving better faster and more accurate diagnoses and aid in better patient care. See you all at CYTOCON 2023!
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Cytocon Highlights 2023

Oration

Dr. P. N. Wahi oration
Dr Ravi Mehrotra, Delhi

Seminar

Awardee for Ernest Fernandes slide seminar
Dr Venkateswaran Iyer, A.I.I.M.S. New Delhi

Lecture

Dr. Subhash Kumari Gupta Memorial lecture
Dr Manjula Jain, New Delhi

Symposium

Symposium on Cases illustrating the upcoming Joint IAC-IARC WHO System for Reporting Soft Tissue Cytopathology
Moderator: Dr Bharat Rekhi, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.

Pre-conference CME

Pre - Conference CME on Salivary Gland Cytopathology: Solving Difficult Cases and Mastering Emerging Concepts
Moderator: Dr Nalini Gupta, P.G.I.M.S. Chandigarh.

Faculty

Dr Zubair W. Baloch

University of Pennsylvania, USA

Dr Xiaohua Qian

Stanford, USA

Dr. Ravi Mehrotra

Emory University, USA

Dr. Manjula Jain

ESIC medical college, Faridabad

Dr. Venkateswaran Iyer

AIIMS, New Delhi

Dr. Bharat Rekhi

Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

Dr. Nalini Gupta

PGIMER Chandigarh

Dr. Meherbano Mustafa Kamal

GMC, Nagpur

Dr. Shilpa Rao

NIMHANS, Bengaluru

Dr. Seema Kaushal

AIIMS, New delhi
Pre Conference CME Faculty

Dr. Nalini Gupta

PGIMER, Chandigarh

Dr. Radhika Srinivasan

PGIMER, Chandigarh

Dr. Shubhda Kane

TATA Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

Dr. Shilpi Agarwal

Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi

Dr. Guliz A Barkan

Loyola University Healthcare System, Maywood, USA

Dr. Swati Mehrotra

Loyola University Healthcare System, Maywood, USA

Dr. Munita Menon

TATA Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

Dr. Aanchal Kakkar

AIIMS, New Delhi

Dr. Deepali Jain

AIIMS, New Delhi

Dr. Zameer Lateef

TMC, Kolkata

Dr. Indu Arun

TMC, Kolkata

Dr. Julian Crasta

St. John's Medical College, Bangalore'

Dr. Vidya Chandraprabha

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi

Dr. Ram Naval Rao

SGPGI, Lucknow

Dr. Meeta Singh

MAMC, New Delhi

Dr. Haimanti Sarin

Medanta, New Delhi

Dr. Pavneet Kaur Selhi

Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana
Workshop Faculty

Dr. Jasvinder Kaur Bhatia

Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi

Dr. Meherbano Mustafa Kamal

GMC, Nagpur

Dr. Shilpi Agarwal

Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi

Dr. Divya Midha

Tata Medical Center, Kolkata

Dr. Meenakshi Swain

Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad

Dr. Rasika Gadkari

AIIMS, Nagpur

Dr. Deepali Jain

AIIMS, New Delhi

Dr. Bharat Rekhi

Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

Dr. Shilpa Rao

NIMHANS, Bengaluru

Dr. Seema Kaushal

AIIMS, New Delhi

Dr. Madhusmita Jena

East Point College of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore

Dr. Debashish Gochhait

JIPMER, Pondicherry

Dr. Veena V.S.

RCC, Trivandrum

Dr. Anuradha Kusum

HIMS, Dehradun

Dr. Anuradha Calicut Kini Rao

KMC, Manipal, Karnataka

Dr. Sambit K. Mohanty

Core Laboratories, Gurgaon, Haryana

IAC Office Bearers

Dr. Reena Bhardwaj

President

Dr. Radhika Srinivasan

President Elect

Dr. Bharat Rekhi

Secretary

Dr. Shilpi Agrawal

Treasurer

Dr. Venkat Iyer

A&E Committee

Dr. Nalini Gupta

EQA Chairperson

Dr. Sandeep Mathur

Webmaster

Dr. Dev Prasoon

Rule Master

Dr. Prabal Deb

Editor journal of Cytology

Dr. R G W Pinto

Chairperson International Affairs Committee

Dr. Indranil Chakrabarti

Editor newsletter

Dr. Shyama Jain

Indian Editor, Acta Cytologica
Cytocon Organisers 2023

Team

Organizing Chairperson, Prof.Dr.Rajesh Gaur with his 'Team CYTOCON 2023”
Support Staff, Dept of Pathology GRMC Gwalior
Dean, Gajra Raja Medical College
Chief Patron,Cytcon 2023

Prof. Dr. Akshay K Nigam

Organising Chairperson

Prof. Dr. Rajesh Gaur

Co-organising Chairperson

Dr. Ashwini Lekhi

Organising Secretary

Dr. Sudha Iyengar

Co-organising Secretary

Dr. Pankaj Goyal

Scientific Coordinator

Dr. Sudha Iyengar

Dr. Prakriti Gupta

Dr. Sanjeev Gupta

Paper/ Poster

Dr. Shilpi Sikarwar

Dr. Reema Bhushan

Faculty Hospitality

Dr. Arti Gupta

Dr. Archana Evney

Dr. Sapna Dhakad

Dr. Rakesh Singh Baghel

Registration management

Dr. Jyoti P. Shrivastav

Dr. Reena Jain

Trade management

Dr. Arun Jain

Dr. Sunita Rai

Dr. Suneel Sharma

Food and venue

Dr. Aakash Mehra

Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava

Dr. Amit Niranjan

Dr. Sachin Singhal

Transportation

Dr. Mahesh Yadav

Dr. Neeraj Pancholi

Transportation

Dr. Ravi Bhagat

Dr. Vinod Kumar Manjhi

Accounts

Dr. Gajendra Pal Singh

Dr. Sunita Rai

Dr. Amit Niranjan

Workshop coordinator

Dr. Pankaj Goel

Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava

Dr. Sunita Rai

Dr. Reema Bhushan

Dr. Amit Niranjan

Flashback

Dr. Satya Monga and Dr. J N Monga with MBBS batch of 1975-76 at GajraRaja Medical College, Gwalior at an informal Holi celebration. An expert always surrounded by her students.

Flashback

Dr. Satya Monga with Dr. B D Chaurasiya.

About the Venue

Auditorium - Cancer Hospital & Research Institute,
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

About Gwalior
GWALIOR’S HOTEL LIST

LIST OF HOTELS

Clarks INN Suites

INR 5000 to INR 7500 for Single and Double Room Occupancy
3.6 kms from venue

Radisson Blu

INR 6000 to INR 8000 for Single Room Occupancy
5.3 kms from venue

Hotel The Central Park

INR 4000 to INR 4500 for Single Room Occupancy
5.9 kms from venue

The Moziac Hotel

INR 2500 and INR 2800 for Single and Double Room Occupancy
6.5 kms from venue

Hotel Ramaya

INR 4000 for Single Room Occupancy
6.8 kms from venue

Hotel Landmark

INR 3000 for Single Room Occupancy
5.6 kms from venue

MPT Tansen Residency

INR 4000 to INR 4500 for Single Room Occupancy
5.7 kms from venue
Workshop topics

Cellblock: A perfect bridge, and a great resource!

Dr. Bharat Rekhi, TMH, Mumbai and team

Grey zones in gynaec cytology with challenging cases.

Dr. Meherbano Mustafa Kamal, GMC, Nagpur and team

Urine cytology workshop: Navigating the Murky World of Urine Cytology through Paris (system): Daily struggles, Reactive Mimics and Pitfalls

Dr. Seema Kaushal, AIIMS, Delhi and team

Squash cytology: Master of intraoperative diagnosis in neuropathology

Dr. Shilpa Rao, NIMHANS, Bangalore and team
National Quiz in Cytology - 29th October 2023
  • Preliminary round - Mini MCQ test with all participants in teams of 2-3.
  • Final round - Main quiz with 5 teams comprising questions of different categories, photomicrographs, IHC image, match the picture of scientists etc.
  • 2 winner teams and exciting prizes!!!!!
PAPER/POSTER

AWARD PAPERS

Guidelines

Publication Specifications

  • Full paper to be submitted by 27th August 2023 (only abstract will not be accepted). Guidelines for the submission of abstract for Nalini Bai Thakkar Award, Jwala Devi Award, Col. D.B.Nayar Memorial Award, Dr. Monisha & Dr. Panna Choudhury Memorial Award and Dr Satya Monga Award will be available in the website https://www.cytoindia.com. The guidelines can be reached by navigating - About us>>IAC SOP

POSTERS

Abstract Submission

  • Candidate can submit only one abstract – either for a paper or for a poster presentation
  • Mail your abstracts to cytocon2023@gmail.com.

Guidelines for Poster

  • Registration for physical attendance is mandatory
  • Abstract of paper/poster should be strictly on the subject/topic pertaining to cytology
  • The abstract shall be written in English
  • The abstract text shall not exceed 300 words. This word limit does not include title of the paper, name of author(s) and their affiliation(s)
  • The abstract shall be submitted under following headings: -Title (entire title in capital letters), name and affiliation of each author (presenting author’s name shall be underlined). The presenting author should submit his/her complete postal address, mobile number and e-mail id for correspondence
  • Text of abstract should be structured using Times New Roman size 12 font and should be under following headings: Introduction, Objectives, Case report and Conclusion
  • Session timings and other relevant information will be available soon on the website
  • The last date of abstract submission is 27th August 2023. The poster should not be submitted in other conference/journal.
  • The poster should not be submitted in other conferences/ journals.

Guidelines for Presentation

  • All presentations shall be in English
  • The contents of the poster for case report and case series should be under the following headings: Introduction, Objectives, Case report, Discussion and Conclusion
  • The font selected for the title should be larger than that for the rest of the text
  • Use of illustrations/images/photographs is recommended to show the relevant details

PROFERRED PAPERS

Abstract Submission

Guidelines for Paper

  • Registration for physical attendance is mandatory
  • Abstract of paper/poster should be strictly on the subject/topic pertaining to cytology
  • The abstract shall be written in English
  • The abstract text shall not exceed 300 words. This word limit does not include title of the paper, name of author(s) and their affiliation(s)
  • Abstract shall be submitted under following headings: - Title (entire title in capital letters), name and affiliation of each author (presenting author’s name shall be underlined). The presenting author should submit his/her complete postal address, mobile number and e-mail id for correspondence
  • Text of abstract should be structured using Times New Roman size 12 font and should be under following headings: Introduction, Aim/Objective, Material and Method, Observation/Result and Conclusion
  • Session timings and other relevant information will be available soon on the website
  • The last date of abstract submission is 27th August 2023. The paper should not be submitted in other conference/journal.
  • The paper should not be submitted in other conferences/ journals.

Guidelines for Presentation

  • All presentations shall be in English. Maximum 10 slides
  • All presentations shall be in the form of a powerpoint presentation. (Microsoft Windows 7 or later file- no restriction on the number of slides). Name of the presenter to be mentioned
  • Each paper is permitted 7 minutes for presentation followed by 2 minutes for discussion pertaining to that paper
  • All presenters shall carefully follow the allotted time limit
  • Disclosure of conflict of interest: For full transparency, any commercial affiliation or conflict of interest shall be declared and identified at the beginning of oral presentation by each presenter
  • NOTE: Abstracts will be reviewed and participant will be informed about the category (paper/poster)

ARTIFYING PATHOLOGY

  • One-of-a-kind competitions for Pathologists of all ages.
  • Submit your artwork in the form of paintings, drawings, sculptures, digital art, collages or any other media on the theme 'Cells say it all' ..... 'It's all there in cells'
  • Mail us a photo first on cytocon2023@gmail.com and bring your artworks to the venue to be displayed and applauded by Cytopathologists from all over India

HYMNS & PATHOLOGY

  • Tell us about the Cell you saw or the stain you liked, or maybe the case that kept you awake all night....
  • Submit your poetry for nationwide adulation and exciting prizes. Mail us at cytoindia2023@gmail.com. Grab a chance to recite it in the conference.
  • Win a chance to feature on the Cytoindia website with your submission
Programme Schedule
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Registration

Registration Fee

  • Day 01 Pre-Conference CME 27 Oct 2023
  • Day 02, 03 Main Conference 28, 29 Oct 2023
  • Day 04 Workshop 30 Oct 2023
PRE-CONFERENCE CME FEE
Profession Spot
Pathology Consultant (IAC Member) INR 3200
Pathology Consultant (IAC Non-member) INR 3350
Resident INR 2400
International Consultant INR 4000
Cytotechnologist (IAC Member) INR 2050
Cytotechnologist (IAC Non-member) INR 2150
Accompanying Person INR 2400
Timely Virtual Registrations Closes on October 23rd.
Profession Timely Spot
Pathology Consultant (IAC Member) INR 2100 INR 2400
Pathology Consultant (IAC Non-member) INR 2200 INR 2500
Resident INR 1600 INR 1800
International Consultant INR 2600 INR 3000
Cytotechnologist (IAC Member) INR 1350 INR 1550
Cytotechnologist (IAC Non-member) INR 1400 INR 1600
MAIN CONFERENCE FEE
Profession Spot
Pathology Consultant (IAC Member) INR 8850
Pathology Consultant (IAC Non-member) INR 9300
Resident INR 6000
International Consultant INR 10250
Cytotechnologist (IAC Member) INR 5050
Cytotechnologist (IAC Non-member) INR 5300
Accompanying Person INR 6000
Timely Virtual Registrations Closes on October 23rd.
Profession Timely Spot
Pathology Consultant (IAC Member) INR 5750 INR 6650
Pathology Consultant (IAC Non-member) INR 6050 INR 6950
Resident INR 3900 INR 4500
International Consultant INR 6700 INR 7700
Cytotechnologist (IAC Member) INT 3300 INR 3800
Cytotechnologist (IAC Non-member) INT 3450 INR 4000
WORKSHOP FEE
Profession Spot
Pathology Consultant (IAC Member) INR 3800
Pathology Consultant (IAC Non-member) INR 4000
Resident INR 3350
International Consultant INR 4650
Cytotechnologist (IAC Member) INR 3200
Cytotechnologist (IAC Non-member) INR 3350
Accompanying Person INR 3350
Registration

Registration Fee

  • Day 01 Pre-Conference CME 27 Oct 2023
  • Day 02, 03 Main Conference 28, 29 Oct 2023
  • Day 04 Workshop 30 Oct 2023
PRE-CONFERENCE CME FEE
Profession Spot
Pathology Consultant (IAC Member) USD 40
Pathology Consultant (IAC Non-member) USD 45
Resident USD 30
International Consultant USD 50
Cytotechnologist (IAC Member) USD 25
Cytotechnologist (IAC Non-member) USD 30
Accompanying Person USD 30
Timely Virtual Registrations Closes on October 23rd.
Profession Timely Spot
Pathology Consultant (IAC Member) USD 30 USD 30
Pathology Consultant (IAC Non-member) USD 30 USD 35
Resident USD 20 USD 25
International Consultant USD 35 USD 40
Cytotechnologist (IAC Member) USD 20 USD 20
Cytotechnologist (IAC Non-member) USD 20 USD 20
MAIN CONFERENCE FEE
Profession Spot
Pathology Consultant (IAC Member) USD 110
Pathology Consultant (IAC Non-member) USD 115
Resident USD 75
International Consultant USD 125
Cytotechnologist (IAC Member) USD 65
Cytotechnologist (IAC Non-member) USD 65
Accompanying Person USD 75
Timely Virtual Registrations Closes on October 23rd.
Profession Timely Spot
Pathology Consultant (IAC Member) USD 75 USD 85
Pathology Consultant (IAC Non-member) USD 75 USD 85
Resident USD 50 USD 55
International Consultant USD 85 USD 95
Cytotechnologist (IAC Member) USD 45 USD 50
Cytotechnologist (IAC Non-member) USD 45 USD 50
WORKSHOP FEE
Profession Spot
Pathology Consultant (IAC Member) USD 50
Pathology Consultant (IAC Non-member) USD 50
Resident USD 45
International Consultant USD 60
Cytotechnologist (IAC Member) USD 40
Cytotechnologist (IAC Non-member) USD 45
Accompanying Person USD 45
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