
Welcome Message
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
Over the past two decades, the Paediatric Haematology-Oncology Chapter of IAP has been at the forefront of academic activity among Paediatricians in India. We are pleased to host the 21st Annual Conference of PHO in Kolkata from November 24-26, 2017. This conference returns to Eastern India after 17 years.
We are delighted to present experts from across the globe who will discuss cutting edge advances in the treatment of childhood cancers and haematological disorders. The focus will be on interaction and exchange of ideas that will enable best possible care for these children. The conference aims to bring together over 500 professionals, including doctors, nurses, parents and psycho-social counsellors from various parts of the country.
The medical fraternity will include Paediatric Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, Clinical Haematologists, Paediatricians, Paediatric Surgeons, Radiation Oncologists, Pathologists, Basic Scientists, students and trainees. The Faculty will include distinguished national and international experts in the field.
Join us for three days of debates, discussions and collaborations in Kolkata.
Dr Arpita Bhattacharyya
Convener, PHOCON 2017,
Senior Consultant,
Paediatric Haematology-Oncology,
Tata Medical Center, Kolkata
Dr Vaskar Saha
Professor of Paediatric Oncology,
University of Manchester,
Senior Consultant, Paediatric Haematology-Oncology,
Tata Medical Center, Kolkata
Dr Shekhar Krishnan
Senior Consultant,
Paediatric Haematology-Oncology,
Tata Medical Center, Kolkata
Dr Anirban Das
Junior Consultant,
Paediatric Haematology-Oncology,
Tata Medical Center, Kolkata
International Faculty
Meet the experts
Session | Chairpersons |
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Career in research in pediatric hematology-oncology | Shai Isreali, Vaskar Saha |
Research methodology | Bob Philips, Shekhar Krishnan |
How to conduct a clinical trial | Lea G |
Hematological problems in neonates | Lea G |
Common problems in acute leukemia | Johann, Allen Yeoh |
Malignancies in adolescents | Carlos Galindo |
Parallel Conferences
PHOSSCON Conference
In November 2015, CanKids…KidsCan (http://www.cankidsindia.org/) was invited by the Executive Body of Pediatric hematology oncology chapter (PHO) of The Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) to create and organize a parallel track for social support services and organizations for the first time ever. PHOSSCON’16 was a success with 2 International Faculty & 44 National Faculty. We had 30 Support service Organizations participate with a total unique attendance of 150 representing 17 Cities across 11 States in India, we now present to you PHOSSCON 2017.
PHOSSCON is a parallel conference track in PHOCON akin to the annual Childhood Cancer International (CCI) conference. The target audiences for this conference are Decision Makers in Social Support Organizations, Interested individuals, philanthropists and Donors, Doctors, Scientists, Researchers & Treating Centres committed to Social Support, Outreach, and Treatment Supportive Care.
Surgical Conference
Surgical Oncology Section Annual Meeting 2017
Date: 24th November, 2017
Venue: Apollo Hospital, Kolkata
Local Organising Chairman and Secretary: Prof. Bishwanath Mukherjee
Organising Committtee
Dr. B Mukhopadhyay
Dr. Kartik Chandra Mondal
Dr. Rishavdeb Patra
Dr. Aninda Chattopadhyay
Dr. Hemonta Kumar Dutta
Dr. Archana Puri
Dr. Sandeep Agarwala
Dr. Arpita Bhattacharyya
Scientific Committee
Dr. Sandeep Agarwala
Dr. Bishwanath Mukherjee
Dr. Sushmita Bhatnagar
Dr. Archana Puri
Dr. Sajid Qureshi
Dr. Shalini Sinha
Dr. Bibekanand Jindal
Time | Chairpersons | Speakers | Topic |
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8.00-8.25 | Registration | ||
8.25-8.30 | Introduction and welcome
Dr. B. Mukhopaddhay, Dr. S. Agarwala |
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8.30 – 10.00 | Free paper session | ||
Dr. Sameer Bakhshi
Dr. Kartik Chandra Mondal Dr. Rishavdeb Patra |
Click Here to Download Free Paper session List | ||
10.00 – 10.30 | Tea/coffee | ||
10.30 – 11.00 | Key Note lecture | ||
Dr. Suhmita Bhatnagar
Dr. Archna Puri |
Dr. Chui Chan Hon | Surgical Challenges in the management of Neuroblastoma | |
11.00-11.130 | Guest Lectures | ||
11.00-11.15 | Dr. Sajid Qureshi
Dr. Aninda Chattopadhyay Dr. Shalini Mishra |
Dr. Sara Stoneham | Role of Surgery in Germ Cell Tumors |
11.15-11.30 | Dr. Deepak Bansal | Role of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in pediatric solid tumors | |
11.30-1.00 | Symposia on solid tumors | ||
11.30-11.40 | Dr. B. Mukhopadhyay
Dr. S. Agarwala |
Dr.Sushmita Bhatnagar | Principles of surgery in soft tissue sarcomas |
11.40-11.50 | Dr.Sajid Qureshi | PRETEXT grouping and risk categorization for hepatoblastomas | |
11.50-12.00 | Dr. S. Ramesh | Principles of surgery in Wilms tumor | |
12.00-12.10 | Dr. Sameer Bakhshi | Metronomic therapy in pediatric progressive and refractory malignancies | |
12.10-12.20 | Dr.Shalini Mishra | Central venous access devices | |
12.20-12.30 | Dr.Sandeep Agarwala | When not to operate in neuroblastomas | |
12.30-12.40 | Dr.Manisha Jana | Radiology for solid tumors | |
12.40-1.00 | Discussion on the symposium | ||
1.00 – 1.50 | Lunch | ||
1.50-2.00 | Apollo lecture | ||
2.00 – 3.30 | Tumor Board on Interesting cases | ||
Board: Dr.Sajid Qureshi (Surg), Dr. Chan Hon (Surg), Dr. Sameer Bakhshi (Med. Oncol), Dr. Sara Stoneham (Med Oncol), Dr. Manisha Jana (Radiologist) | |||
3.30-4.30 | Operative video session | ||
Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. B. Jindal | |||
4.30-5.00 | Tea/coffee then proceed to different site for InPOG meeting |
Abstract
Abstract Submission is Closed
PHO Membership is compulsory for all abstract submissions. Kindly find link below.
Young researcher scholarships
- Ten scholarships to young researchers, below the age of 35 years, to present their work at the PHOCON meeting. The scholarship will include the following features:
- Registration fees for the conference at the lowest slab.
- 2nd Class AC railway fare from place of current residence in India to the conference city and back
- Accommodation at Kolkata for two nights @Rs 1000/- per night.
- Selection for these scholarships will be decided by a jury and will be awarded to the 5 best papers each in hematology and oncology. These scholarships will be announced at least a week before the conference begins.
- Awards for best papers during PHOCON will be granted as below:
- Best paper in Hematology (Oral) – Rs 5000/-
- Best paper in Hematology (Poster) – Rs 2500/-
- Best paper in Oncology (Oral) – Rs 5000/-
- Best paper in Oncology (Poster) – Rs 2500/-
Note: To be eligible for consideration of any awards and acceptance of abstracts, all applicants/abstract presenters have to be PHO members.
“Prof RK Marwaha – PHO Chapter Travelling Scholarship”
Will be awarded to a young researcher to travel to the SIOP meeting to present his work and subsequently at the PHOCON that year.
The eligibility & rules of the applications are as below:
- Young researcher under the age of 40 years who has not received it in past
- Applicant should have an original paper in either hematology or oncology in which the applicant is the first author and the paper would have to be selected for oral presentation at the annual congress of the SIOP 2017 at Washington DC, USA.
- The award would be to the maximum of Rupees 50,000/ (Fifty Thousand only) or as incurred (whichever is lesser) and would be given in cash/cheque by the treasurer of the PHO chapter subject to the submission of travel, conference registration and accommodation bills only to attend the annual congress of the SIOP.
- The paper would have to be read out thereafter in the subsequent PHOCON by the author as the Dr RK Marwaha – PHO chapter paper of the year.
- It would only be awarded if the paper is of standards laid out by Jury to qualify for nomination.
- The recipient of the award would be selected by a jury of eminent members of the PHO chapter
Registration Details
Registration Fees
PHOCON (Including Surgical Conference & PHOSSCON) (24th, 25th & 26th November, 2017) FOR FREE ENTRY TO SURGICAL CONFERENCE + PHOSSCON, PRE-REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED. Mail at [email protected] to register for PHOCON and avail free entry to SOS & PHOSSCON |
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Category | 1st November 2017 onwards and On spot |
Faculty/Delegates | INR 5000 |
Students | INR 1000 |
Pediatrician Day Registration 26TH NOV ONLY | INR 1000 |
Only PHOSSCON (24th – 26th November, 2017) including Nurses workshop on 26th November | |
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Category | 1st November 2017 onwards and On spot |
All | INR 1500 |
Only Surgical Conference (24th November, 2017) | |
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Category | 1st November 2017 onwards and On spot |
Faculty/Delegates | INR 2500 |
Students | INR 1000 |
Workshop Fees
Workshop Topics | Rates |
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Cancer in Adolescents Workshop (Half Day) | INR 500 |
Neuro – Oncology Workshop (Full Day) | INR 1000 |
Infections in Immuno-compromised Children (Full Day) | INR 1000 |
Nurses Workshop (Half Day) | INR 200* |
Limited seats for pre-registration of lunch sessions. Drop in your request at [email protected] for attendance.
Registration on first come-first serve basis.
- Delegate Fees includes Conference Registration, Lunch, Tea/Coffee, Dinner, Conference Kit, Entry to Scientific Sessions, Exhibition Area, Inaugural Function & Cultural Programme. Accompanying Person entry is restricted to Lunch Area/ Exhibition Area & Cultural Programme only
- Accompanying Person will not get any access to the Scientific Sessions & will not be given the conference kits.
- *PG students should submit ID card or certificates from Head of the Department / Institution
Offline Payment:
Kindly send DD / Cheque drawn in favour of “ TATA MEDICAL CENTRE TRUST ” payable at Kolkata to the address of the conference secretariat.
Ms. Aratrika Dasgupta
BB-31, Ground Floor, Salt Lake City, Sector-I, Opp. Punjab National Bank, Kolkata-700064
Online Payment:
Account Name: TATA MEDICAL CENTRE TRUST
Account No: 00601660000021
Bank Name: HDFC BANK LIMITED
Branch: FORT MUMBAI
IFSC Code: HDFC0000060
MICR No: 400240015
Nostro Account Details of HDFC Bank
For USD:
Account No: 001-1-406717
SWIFT Code: CHASUS33
For EURO:
Account No: 623-16-02308
SWIFT Code: CHASDEFX
Registration Policy
- Registration must be made via online system.
- Registration will be confirmed after receiving full payment.
- All bank charges including intermediate bank commission for payment must be paid by participants.
- The date of payment is decisive for the registration fee. Even if the registration form is received before the early bird or regular deadline, it will not be considered as early or regular registration if the payment has not been received before the deadlines.
- To be eligible for Resident rates, trainee / research student / post-graduate student are required to produce documentary evidence of their status. Without this documentation, non-member fees will be applied. You may submit necessary document through the online registration system or via email.
- The Organisers plan to take photographs and video material at the conference and reproduce them in educational, news or promotional materials, whether in print, electronic or other media, including the Organisers’ websites. By participating at the conference, you grant the Organisers the right to use your name, photograph and biography for such purposes. All postings become the property of the Organisers and may be displayed, distributed or used for any purpose.
Cancellation Policy
- Requests for registration cancellation must be received in writing by the Congress Secretariat by e-mail to [email protected]
- Cancellations received before or on August 31, 2017 – 50% of the total will be refunded.
- There will be no refunds for the cancellations received on or after 31 August 2017.
Venue
Novotel Kolkata Hotel and Residences

TATA Medical Centre, Kolkata

Premashraya

Accommodation
Hotel Name | SGL Room Rate | DBL Room Rate | Tariff Includes |
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Swissotel | INR 12500 | INR 13500 | Inclusive of buffet breakfast and Hotel Luxury Tax Extra. |
Holiday Inn Rajarhat | INR 12000 | INR 13000 | Inclusive of buffet breakfast and Hotel Luxury Tax Extra. |
Pride Plaza | INR 9500 | INR 10500 | Inclusive of buffet breakfast and Hotel Luxury Tax Extra. |
Soho Service Apartment | INR 2800 | INR 3300 | Inclusive of room, buffet breakfast and Hotel Luxury Tax. |
Bellanzo | INR 2100 | INR 2500 | Inclusive of room, buffet breakfast and Hotel Luxury Tax. |
Hotel Raj Palace | INR 2200 | INR 2600 | Inclusive of room, buffet breakfast and Hotel Luxury Tax. |
FabHotels | INR 2200 | INR 2600 | Inclusive of room, buffet breakfast and Hotel Luxury Tax. |
Please note:
- The check-in / check-out is 12 noon.
- Room rates include buffet breakfast & tax’s.
- Limited room inventory at budget hotel
IMPORTANT TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR ACCOMMODATION BOOKING:
- Room booking cutoff date 45 days, later rooms rate may vary and subject to availability.
- Hotel tariffs are applicable as indicated in the local currency – INR or Rs (Indian Rupees).
- Rooms shall be booked only on the receipt of advance payment by Official Travel Partner – CIMGlobal.
- All rates are per room per night basis.
- All rates are inclusive of current applicable hotel Taxes.
- Government service tax of 3.09% (on accommodation) is applicable extra on the total invoiced amount.
- Room check-in / checkout time is 1200 hrs (IST). If arriving late night / early morning, the room has to be booked from the previous night for immediate occupancy.
- Payments if received by bank transfer should be in full and should include Bank processing charges (if any).
- Booking amendments in stay reductions / cancellations before 30 days from check-in will attract 01-night retention charge.
- Booking amendments in stay reductions / cancellations less than 30 days from check-in; or early departures after check-in / No shows will attract full retention for the cancelled days.
- Booking amendments/cancellation should be communicated through e-mail at [email protected]
- All taxes (service tax / hotel luxury tax / VAT) are Government mandated and may change / increase / decrease. The tax structure applicable during event dates shall apply.
- All refunds towards the cancellation of rooms (if applicable) shall be processed post event.
For Travel and Accommodation queries, please contact:
Mr. Ravinder Rawat
E: [email protected]
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