Society for Nuclear Medicine: Notes for UPSC Exam

The Society of Nuclear Medicine, India (SNM-India) was founded in 1967 with the objective of furthering the advancement of studies in Nuclear Medicine in India. This article will give further details about the SNM-India

This topic is important for all IAS Exam aspirants.

What is INMAS?

The Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) is a mandated multidisciplinary laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).

It is engaged in Research and Development activities in the field of Radiation, Imaging Sciences and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) technologies.

Objectives of the Society for Nuclear Medicine, India

The objectives of SNM-India are as follows:

• Promotion and encouragement regarding the advancement of Nuclear Medicine as a speciality in India.
• Propagation of research in the field of specialised Nuclear Medicine.
• Provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and sharing experience amongst scientists that are actively involved in the use of radioisotopes in medical sciences.
• To foster and promote a better understanding of the medical uses of radioisotopes among the scientific community in India.
• Make rules and regulations for the conduct of the Society and its activities and to alter the same from time to time, as and when necessary.

What is the general agenda of the Society for Nuclear Medicine International Conference?

The general agenda of the Society for Nuclear Medicine International Conference is:

• The conference is organized with the aim of inducing a pragmatic approach for advancement in precision nuclear medicine for the visualization and treatment of clinical pathologies, the conference will focus on specific and advanced molecular imaging probes towards biochemical imaging of diseases.
• The SNMICON meeting will provide a unique platform for high-level scientific discussions in the exciting fields of targeted radionuclide therapy and molecular imaging.
• The SNMICON aims to bridge the gap between researchers and clinicians.

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