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Time of India

Dermatology seminar from May2

Mangaluru: The Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL) is set to host the 13th South Asian Regional Conference of Dermatology (SARCD 2025) from Friday to Sunday. The event is organised by IADVL National in association with IADVL Karnataka and IADVL Karavali branch, in collaboration with regional medical colleges at the TMA Pai International Convention Centre. Dr Ramesh Bhat, organising coordinator, told reporters on Wednesday that the legislative assembly speaker, UT Khader, will inaugurate the conference. The chief guest will be Dr Rajeev Sharma, president of IADVL. The inaugural ceremony will also be graced by Dr Bhumesh Kumar Katakam, secretary of IADVL, Dr Claire Lucinda Fuller, Chairperson, International Foundation for Dermatology, Dr Hassan Galadari, president, Asian Society of Dermatology, and Dr Janaka Akarawita, president, South Asian Regional Association of Dermatology (SARAD), will preside. SARCD will feature sessions across dermatology, venereology, and leprosy. Dr Ganesh S Pai serves as the organising committee chairman, with Dr Sukumar D as co-chairman, supported by Dr Jyothi Jayaraman as organising secretary, Dr Rochelle Monteiro as treasurer, and a scientific team led by Dr Jacintha Martis, with Dr Gatha M Upadya and Dr Smitha Prabhu S as co-chairpersons. The Karnataka Medical Council has accredited the event with six CME credit points. The conference will showcase cutting-edge innovations, including recent advances in dermatological lasers and surgical techniques. A special focus will be placed on neglected tropical diseases affecting South Asia. The academic programme includes over 600 research papers and poster presentations, alongside international quizzes for postgraduate students and delegates. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads View Deals Undo Organisers said that the event will significantly boost medical tourism and regional business in coastal Karnataka. On the occasion, Dr Ganesh Pai will release his new book, with the profits going towards development works being undertaken by the Animal Care Trust.