51st Annual Conference on Lifestyle Diseases: Empower, Prevent, and Treat
The Research Society of BJGMC, Pune, is hosting its 51st annual conference on April 3 and 4, 2025, with a focus on lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and obesity. Over 1,250 doctors, researchers, and medical students from across India are attending the conference.
The Research Society of BJGMC, Pune, is hosting its 51st annual conference on April 3 and 4, 2025. The theme for this year is 'Lifestyle Diseases: Empower, Prevent, and Treat,' aiming to address health concerns like diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and obesity. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Abhijat Sheth, President of the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, with Padmashri Dr. Omesh Bharti, State Epidemiologist from Shimla, as the guest of honor. Over 1,250 doctors, researchers, and medical students from India are attending this prestigious gathering. Dr. Eknath Pawar, Dean of BJGMC highlighted the importance of the theme, stating, 'For the first time, we are focusing on lifestyle diseases through a dedicated two-day discussion to update medical knowledge.' The conference includes 268 scientific paper presentations and 35 awards for outstanding research. Four pre-conference workshops on essential medical skills were also conducted, covering suturing techniques, basic life support, decoding ECG, and laparoscopic skills.