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NAPCON PUNE
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Dear Friends,

It is with great excitement, we welcome you to NAPCON Pune, the 26th National Conference on Pulmonary Diseases under the aegis of Indian Chest Society (ICS). The conference will be held from 23rd – 26th January, 2025 at J W Marriott Hotel in the vibrant and beautiful city Pune.

This year’s program will consist of various academic activities around our theme “Respiratory Renaissance: Advancing Education & Digital Health for Tomorrow” and will consist of most exciting and important topics discussed by the most distinguished national and international faculty, state of the art workshops and various other events to make this conference delightful and a beautiful learning experience for our delegates.

The Organising committee of NAPCON Pune is eager to welcome YOU to this academic festival. Our commitment to your comfort and satisfaction is at the heart of this conference. We look forward to offering YOU our warmest hospitality and ensuring that your time here is both enjoyable and productive.

Warm Regards,
The Organising Committee
NAPCON Pune

NAPCON

Our
Organising Committee

Dr Mahendra Kawedia

Organising Chairman

Dr Nitin Abhyankar

Organising Secretary

Dr Mahavir Modi

Treasurer

Dr Parag Khatavkar

Joint Secretary

Dr Ajit Kulkarni

Joint Secretary

Dr Swapnil Kulkarni

Joint Treasurer

Dr Balasaheb Pawar

Secretary, Workshop Committee

Dr K T Mohan

Chair, Abstract Committee

Dr Ashish Goyal

Secretary, Hospitality Committee

Scientific Chairs

Dr G C Khilnani

Dr Nitin Abhyankar

Dr Raja Dhar

Workshop Chairs

Dr Amita Nene

Dr Rakesh Chawla

Dr Radha Munje

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Scientific Program

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REGISTRATION

Bank Details

Indian Chest Society

Account No: 924020075268177
RTGS/NEFT IFSC Code: UTIB0000073
Bank Name: Axis Bank
Branch: Bundgarden Road, Pune
  • Cancellation Policy
    CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
    • No verbal cancellation requests will be entertained. Cancellation request should be mailed to napconatpune@gmail.com.
    • Cancellation will be effective with the acceptance acknowledgment sent from the NAPCON PUNE Secretariat.
    • Refund will be initiated as per the following, after 30 days of completion of the conference:

    Date Deduction
    Cancellation by December 31, 2024 25% of the Paid Amount
    Cancellation after December 31, 2024 No Refund
  • Registration Inclusions
    You are entitled for:
    • Entry to Scientific Halls and Exhibition Area
    • Conference Kit
    • Tea/Coffee during the Conference at the venue
    • Lunches on January 24, 25 & 26, 2025
    • Dinners on January 24 & 25, 2025

Accommodation

JW MARRIOTT HOTEL, PUNE

Accommodation for 4 Days & 3 Nights
Occupancy Upto 26th Jan 2025
Single Occupancy Rs. 39,000/- + GST
Twin Sharing Rs. 21,000/- + GST
Double Occupancy Rs. 42,000/- + GST

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Package Inclusions:-
  • Room at JW Marriott, Pune (Check in on 23rd January 2025 at 03:00 PM & Check out on 26th January 2025 at 12:00 Noon)
  • Breakfast on 24th, 25th& 26th January 2025
  • Taxes as applicable
Accommodation for 5 Days & 4 Nights
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Occupancy Upto 26th Jan 2025
Single Occupancy Rs. 50,000/- + GST
Twin Sharing Rs. 27,000/- + GST
Double Occupancy Rs. 54,000/- + GST
Package Inclusions:-
  • Room at JW Marriott, Pune (Check in on 22nd January 2025 at 03:00 PM & Check out on 26th January 2025 at 12:00 Noon)
  • Breakfast on 23rd, 24th, 25th& 26th January 2025
  • Taxes as applicable
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Workshop

23rd January, 2025

For PGTs

Upto Dec 25, 2024
₹ 1000

Dec 26, 2024 to Jan 22, 2025
₹ 1500

Spot Registration
₹ 2000

For Non-PGTs

Upto Dec 25, 2024
₹ 2500

Dec 26, 2024 to Jan 22, 2025
₹ 3000

Spot Registration
₹ 3500

18% GST will be applicable on each of these rates

**Conference Registration is mandatory for Workshop Registration

  • Basic Bronchoscopy Workshop

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    FENO, FOT, Spirometry with BDR, biomarkers, biologics, allergy, severe asthma clinic

    Venue:Calcutta Medical College

  • EBUS and Rigid Bronchoscopy Workshop

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    Spirometry, lung imaging, early COPD/ PRISM, OPEP/ PEP devices, postural drainage, pulmonary rehabilitation, treatment

    Venue:Fortis Hospital

  • Thoracoscopy Workshop

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    Body box, DLCO, 6MWT, HRCT, Multidisciplinary treatment

    Venue:Medica Hospital

  • PFT - Basic and Advanced Workshop

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    Cardiac cath, ECHO, Drugs, Pulmonary embolism, CPET

    Venue:RNT Hospital

  • Sleep Workshop

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    PSG, Titration, CPAP, APAP, BPAP, Level 3 devices, cloud-based tracking

    Venue:CMRI Hospital

  • Allergy and Immunology Workshop

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  • NIV and mechanical ventilation workshop

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    Debulking, stent, foreign body removal

    Venue:IPGMER, SSKM Hospital/ CMRI Hospital

  • ECMO and Lung Transplant Workshop

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    USG thorax, placing drains, thoracoscopy both flexi-rigid and rigid

    Venue:NRS Hospital

  • ILD Workshop

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    Oxygen delivery, HFNO, NIV, USG use, fluid management

    Venue:Apollo Hospital

  • TB Workshop

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    Airway management, invasive mechanical ventilation, ECOR, ECMO

    Venue:Manipal (AMRI) Dhakuria

  • Pulmonary Imaging Workshop

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    Data management, use AI in publication, use in day to day clinical practice

    Venue:Calcutta National Medical College

  • OSCE and Mock Examination Workshop

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    OSCE, Clinical exam, Viva

    Venue:IPGMER, SSKM

  • Molecular Diagnostics in Pulmonary Infections Workshop

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    Natural history, radiology, PET CT, Microbiology (smear, CBNAAT, Culture), newer diagnostic modalities, and treatment

    Venue:Dr HP Ghosh Memorial Hospital

NAPCON PUNE

WORKSHOP

7th

November
2025

Basic bronchoscopy workshop

Items covered

  • EBUS, Radial EBUS
Apollo Hospital

PGTs - Complimentary
All Members - ₹ 2500

Learning objectives

At the end of the lecture delegate will be able to

  • Use a bronchoscope
  • Take biopsy
  • Use EBUS

EBUS and Rigid Bronchoscopy Workshop

Items covered

  • Oxygen delivery, HFNO, NIV, USG use, fluid management
Apollo Hospital

PGTs - Complimentary
All Members - ₹ 2500

Learning objectives

At the end of the lecture delegate will be able to

  • Use various oxygen delivery devices
  • Use NIV
  • Use USG in ICU

Thoracoscopy Workshop

Items covered

  • Airway management, invasive mechanical ventilation, ECOR, ECMO
Manipal (AMRI) Dhakuria

PGTs - Complimentary
All Members - ₹ 2500

Learning objectives

At the end of the lecture delegate will be able to

  • Do intubation
  • Use ventilator
  • Basic understanding of ECMO

PFT - Basic and Advanced Workshop

Items covered

  • USG thorax, placing drains, thoracoscopy both flexi-rigid and rigid
NRS Hospital

PGTs - Complimentary
All Members - ₹ 2500

Learning objectives

At the end of the lecture delegate will be able to

  • Use USG thorax to detect pleural effusion and pneumothorax
  • Place pleural drain
  • Use thoracoscope

Sleep workshop

Items covered

  • PSG, Titration, CPAP, APAP, BPAP, Level 3 devices, cloud-based tracking
CMRI Hospital

PGTs - Complimentary
All Members - ₹ 2500

Learning objectives

At the end of the lecture delegate will be able to

  • Diagnose OSA
  • Titrate OSA
  • Treat OSA
  • Track OSA

NIV Workshop

Items covered

  • PSG, Titration, CPAP, APAP, BPAP, Level 3 devices, cloud-based tracking
CMRI Hospital

PGTs - Complimentary
All Members - ₹ 2500

Learning objectives

At the end of the lecture delegate will be able to

  • Diagnose OSA
  • Titrate OSA
  • Treat OSA
  • Track OSA

Mechanical Ventilation Workshop

Items covered

  • Cardiac cath, ECHO, Drugs, Pulmonary embolism, CPET
RNT Hospital

PGTs - Complimentary
All Members - ₹ 2500

Learning objectives

At the end of the lecture delegate will be able to

  • Diagnose Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Treat pulmonary Hypertension
  • Diagnose and treat pulmonary embolism
  • Use CPET and interpret

ECMO and Lung Transplant Workshop

Items covered

  • Chest X ray, CT Thorax, MRI, PET CT
SagoreDatta Hospital (CMSDH)

PGTs - Complimentary
All Members - ₹ 2500

Learning objectives

At the end of the lecture delegate will be able to

  • Interpret Chest Ray
  • Interpret CT thorax
  • Interpret MRI of thorax
  • Interpret PET CT of whole body

ILD workshop

Items covered

  • body box, DLCO, 6MWT, HRCT, Multidisciplinary treatment
Medica Hospital

PGTs - Complimentary
All Members - ₹ 2500

Learning objectives

At the end of the lecture delegate will be able to

  • Interpret lung volumes
  • Monitor progress of ILD
  • Interpret Imaging of ILD
  • Conduction of MDT

TB Workshop

Items covered

  • SNIP, MIP/MEP, Fluoroscopy, USG in Diaphragmatic assessment, flight assessment
CMRI Hospital

PGTs - Complimentary
All Members - ₹ 2500

Learning objectives

At the end of the lecture delegate will be able to

  • Use various tests to assess diaphragmatic function
  • Assess fitness to fly
BR Sing Hospital

PGTs - Complimentary
All Members - ₹ 2500

Learning objectives

At the end of the lecture delegate will be able to

  • Diagnose severe asthma
  • Treat severe asthma
  • Setup a severe asthma clinic

COPD and Bronchiectasis Workshop

Items covered

  • debulking, stent, foreign body removal
IPGMER, SSKM Hospital/ CMRI Hospital

PGTs - Complimentary
All Members - ₹ 2500

Learning objectives

At the end of the lecture delegate will be able to

  • Use rigid bronchoscope
  • Placing stent
  • Remove tumors/ foreign body

OSCE and Mock Examination Workshop

Items covered

  • Natural history, radiolog, PET CT, Microbiology (smear, CBNAAT, Culture), newer diagnostic modalities, treatment
Dr HP Ghosh Memorial Hospital

PGTs - Complimentary
All Members - ₹ 2500

Learning objectives

At the end of the lecture delegate will be able to

  • Diagnose TB
  • Use microbiological avenues
  • Treat TB

Artificial intelligence in Respiratory Medicine

Items covered

  • data management, use AI in publication, use in day to day clinical practice
Calcutta National Medical College

PGTs - Complimentary
All Members - ₹ 2500

Learning objectives

At the end of the lecture delegate will be able to

  • Use AI in large data management
  • Use in clinical care

Items covered

  • FENO, FOT, Spirometry with BDR, biomarkers, biologics, allergy, severe asthma clinic
BR Sing Hospital

PGTs - Complimentary
All Members - ₹ 2500

Learning objectives

At the end of the lecture delegate will be able to

  • Diagnose severe asthma
  • Treat severe asthma
  • Setup a severe asthma clinic

Training Respiratory Therapists Workshop

Items covered

  • PSG, Titration, CPAP, APAP, BPAP, Level 3 devices, cloud-based tracking
CMRI Hospital

PGTs - Complimentary
All Members - ₹ 2500

Learning objectives

At the end of the lecture delegate will be able to

  • Diagnose OSA
  • Titrate OSA
  • Treat OSA
  • Track OSA

Molecular Diagnostics in Pulmonary Infections Workshop

Items covered

  • Natural history, radiolog, PET CT, Microbiology (smear, CBNAAT, Culture), newer diagnostic modalities, treatment
Dr HP Ghosh Memorial Hospital

PGTs - Complimentary
All Members - ₹ 2500

Learning objectives

At the end of the lecture delegate will be able to

  • Diagnose TB
  • Use microbiological avenues
  • Treat TB

Submit Your Abstract for
NAPCON PUNE

January 10, 2025

Last Date for Submission

There is no upper limit to the number of abstracts that can be submitted by each delegate and every delegate can submit as many abstracts as desired The abstract can also be directly mailed to submitabstractsfornapconpune@gmail.com

Abstracts can be submitted for either the oral or poster category. Please mention your preferred category in your abstract submission email. The Abstract Committee will make the final decision on whether the abstract will be presented as an oral or poster category.

Abstract Categories:

Submission must be under one of the following Categories
  • Tuberculosis

    Chest Infections

    Allergy & Airway Diseases (Asthma & COPD)

    Sleep Medicine

    Occupational and Environmental Lung Diseases

    Interventional Pulmonology & Thoracic Surgery

    Critical Care

  • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease & Pulmonary Circulation

    Lung Cancer

    Disorders of the Pleura

    Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Palliative and End of Life care

    Lung function test & Exercise Physiology

    Imaging Sciences in Pulmonology

    Miscellaneous

Content Specifications

- Research Paper
Research Paper should be structured under the given headings:

  • Title
    (should be concise and to the point, clearly conveying the subject of the abstract)

  • Introduction
    (provide a brief introduction to the research topic or problem)

  • Methods & Materials
    (describe the methods or research design employed in the study)

  • Results
    (summarize the key findings of the study)

  • Discussion
    (discuss the implications of the results and their significance)

  • Conclusion
    (present a concise conclusion based on the findings of the study)

  • Keywords
    (provide a list of keywords (3-5) at the end of the abstract to aid in indexing)

- Case Report
Case Report should be structured under the given headings:

  • Title
    (should be concise and to the point, clearly conveying the subject of the abstract)

  • Introduction
    (provide a brief introduction to the specific case)

  • Case Description
    (describe the case, including relevant details, clinical information, or unique aspects)

  • Carry Home Message

  • Conclusion
    (present a concise conclusion or takeaway from the case report)

300

Word limit, excluding the title

Title

Limited to 40 words, don’t put full stop (.) at the end of the title

Language

English, clear and concise

J.C. Kothari
Young Scientist Award for Best Paper

at NAPCON PUNE

Note: While submitting your work for the J.C. Kothari Young Scientist Award for Best Paper at NAPCON Pune, please ensure to mention "J.C. Kothari - Young Scientist Award" in the subject line of your submission email.

  • Award for the best research paper by delegates under 35

    This award is for the best research paper submitted for presentation. from delegates less than 35 years of age.

  • Abstracts must be under 350 words

    The abstract should not exceed 350 words and should have the following headings:

    Title, Introduction, Methods, Results & Conclusion

  • Mail us on

    The abstracts should be addressed to submitabstractsfornapconpune@gmail.com

  • Top 6 papers will be showcased

    Best 6 papers will be selected for presentation at the Award session during Napcon.

  • Delegates can submit up to 2 abstracts for Dr J C Kothari Award

    A delegate may submit a maximum of 2 abstracts for this award, but only the better of the 2 will be eligible for presentation at the awards session.

    **The submitted abstracts may have been presented elsewhere but should not be published in any journal as a full article

  • First, Second, and Third prizes, presented by ICS

    J C Kothari award has First, Second & Third prize which is awrded by the ICS

Send your applications to icsofficeexecutive@gmail.com

Every nomination must include the following details:

  • The topic of the oration

    Summary of the oration

    Research publication if any on the topic (up to 5 references)

    ⁠Any other information/supporting document substantiating the nomination

  • Consent to deliver the oration

    Curriculum vitae of the nominee

    Letter of nomination by a life member of ICS

FICS Programme

at NAPCON PUNE

Last date to submit applications: 15th December 2024

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Application criteria:

  • Educational Qualifications

    Teaching and/or Professional Experience till date

    Publications:Number of Publications, Chapters in Books, Books and Monographs

    Awards of Professional Recognition

  • Representation in International / National Organizations / Committees / Bodies / Institutions

    Role in ICS/International Respiratory Societies with year(s) of serving

    Any Other Information

    Verification

Senapati Bapat Road, Pune 411053 India

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Venue

JW MARRIOTT HOTEL
PUNE

  • Senapati Bapat Road, Pune 411053 India.

20 min | 9.8 km

Pune International Airport to Venue

17 min | 6.3 km

PUNE RAILWAY STATION to Venue

Location

Victoria
Memorial

Victoria
Memorial
Birla
Planeteriom
Dakshineshwar Kolkata
Highcourt
Metroplotan
Details
The Victoria Memorial is a large marble monument on the Maidan in Central Kolkata, having its entrance on the Queen's Way. It was built between 1906 and 1921 by the British Raj. It is dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria, the Empress of India from 1876 to 1901.
The Victoria Memorial is a large marble monument on the Maidan in Central Kolkata, having its entrance on the Queen's Way. It was built between 1906 and 1921 by the British Raj. It is dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria, the Empress of India from 1876 to 1901. The Birla Planetarium (officially M. P. Birla Planetarium) in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, is a single-storeyed circular structure designed in the typical Indian style, whose architecture is loosely styled on the Buddhist Stupa at Sanchi. Dakshineswar is a neighbourhood in Kolkata Metropolitan Area of North 24 Parganas district under the jurisdiction of Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority. This place is historically famous for Dakshineswar Kali Temple, locally known as Maa Bhabatarini Mandir. The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It is located at Esplanade Row West, Kolkata, West Bengal. It has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Victoria Memorial is a large marble monument on the Maidan in Central Kolkata, having its entrance on the Queen's Way. It was built between 1906 and 1921 by the British Raj. It is dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria, the Empress of India from 1876 to 1901.
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