PUNE: Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS) has organised a national conference titled 'Symtech 2019', with the theme 'Allied Healthcare in a Technology Driven Ecosystem', which will be held on January 4 and 5, 2019 at SIU’s Lavale campus.

Dr Rajiv Yeravdekar, Dean, Faculty of Health and Biological Sciences, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) said that the objective of the conference is to empower allied healthcare professionals.

"Allied healthcare professionals are important as they are technicians who are equipped to handle the new and upcoming instruments. Hence the objective of the conference is to promote development, inculcate advanced technology to clinical practices, and understand emerging diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, innovation, quality assurance, accreditation and regulation in allied healthcare, developing entrepreneurial mindsets and skill enhancement," said Dr Yeravdekar.

He added that the conference will provide a platform for researchers in the field of allied healthcare to exchange their ideas and forge new collaborative partnerships and interaction with India’s leading technocrats in the field of medical technology.

"The conference will bring industry experts, academicians, medical professionals, technologists and the hospital sector together to deliberate the concerns, challenges and advancements in the field of medical technology. Allied Healthcare Professionals (AHPs) play a range of roles from health promotion, health improvement and early intervention to disability and palliative care," said Dr Yeravdekar.