India progressing well in radio pharmaceuticals, says former IAEA Director
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March 01, 2021 18:33 IST
‘Advancements in nuclear diagnostic imaging have led to significant ease in the diagnosis of chronic disorders’
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‘Advancements in nuclear diagnostic imaging have led to significant ease in the diagnosis of chronic disorders’
Nuclear medicine has witnessed a number of technological advances with its applications ranging from diagnostics to therapeutics and India is progressing well in radio pharmaceuticals, former Director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Meera Venkatesh has said.
Participating as the chief guest at the valedictory of the National Science Week celebrations at GITAM Deemed to be University here on Monday, Dr. Meera, who is also former former Director of BARC Radio Pharmaceuticals Division, said that after establishing BARC-Dhruva research reactor several radionuclides were produced for healthcare. The e
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The importance of diversity in leadership and its organizational benefits are some of the topics to be discussed at an IAEA online panel on 8 March to mark International Womenâs Day. In line with this yearâs theme of women in leadership, the panel beginning at 15:00 Vienna time will celebrate the first women to lead key scientific areas of the IAEAâs work. Registration is open to the public.
âWe can learn much from early pioneer scientists, diplomats and other women leaders,â said IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi, who will participate in the panel discussion. âThey can show us not only how far we have come, but also point out what we still have to do. Their legacy serves as an inspiration for the women who follow in their footsteps and for the rest of us who are working towards a more equitable workplace and world.â
National Science Day to be held on February 28
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National Science Day (NSD) will be conducted on February 28 to commemorate the discovery of Raman Effect by Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman. He went on to receive a Nobel Prize for this discovery in the year 1930. The day is celebrated to mark the importance of contributions made by scientists towards the development of our nation and the world as a whole. It is used to create awareness about the role of science in society. The theme for National Science Day 2021 is ‘Future of STI: Impact on Education Skills and Work’.