WORLD CONFERENCE ON INDIAN SYSTEMS OF MEDICINE 2012

“Indian Systems of Medicine for all” is the focal theme of a world conference which will be held from January 5 to 8, 2012 in Pune (India). The International Academy of Ayurveda, Dhanwantari Pariwar, Pune and B.A.M.S. Graduates Association are jointly organizing the conference.

Previously, a number of world conferences have been arranged separately by the Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani and Siddha medical fraternities, but this conference will discuss important issues related to all these ‘Indian Systems of Medicine’ under one roof for the very first time. Academicians, scientists, pharmaceutical company representatives, and policy makers from all fraternities will take part in it.

The most important objective of the conference is to create interest throughout the world in all Indian Systems of Medicine. The basic agenda is therefore to establish a worldwide network between institutions related to Ayurveda and other Indian Systems of Medicine.

The main topics to be discussed will include nutrition in Ayurveda, Ayurveda research and education, Ayurvedic treatments for various diseases, rejuvenation according to the Ayurvedic principles, Panchakarma, fundamental concepts of Yoga, Yoga and spirituality, Yoga as therapy for various ailments, Yoga and Ayurveda for common diseases, some important aspects the Unani system of medicine, and treatment of diseases with Unani medicine.

Workshops on various systems of medicine, special focus seminars, public lectures to create awareness about Indian systems of medicine, and interactive sessions between pharmaceutical companies and buyers will be features of the conference.

The conference will include a ‘Health Expo’ consisting health check-up for all, Prakriti(constitution) determination, demonstrations on Yoga and massage techniques, and interactive sessions on Indian systems of medicine.

The conference will thus cater to the need of academicians, scientists, researchers, students, traders, pharmaceutical companies, and institutions.

Around 2500 delegates from all the important institutes in India as well as from institutes all over the world are expected to attend the conference. About 400 foreign delegates are also expected to register for this international event.

Organizers have appealed to all Ayurveda enthusiasts to actively participate in this AYU 2012 conference to make it a success. They have also invited innovative research papers and posters for presentation, on topics of Indian systems of medicine. Paper abstracts and poster PDF are expected to reach before October 15, 2011 and full papers before November 30, 2011.

For more details about the conference, for paper or poster submission, and for registration visit the website www.ayuworld.org or www.bgaindia.org. Or else contact Organizing Secretary Dr. Suhas Joshi on drsuhasjoshi@yahoo.co.in

News Courtesy: J-AIM