Institute of Aerospace Medicine will host the 63rd Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM)
By R Anil Kumar
Bengaluru, December 4. Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM) is organising its 63rd annual conference at Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM), Bengaluru, from December 5 to 7, 2024. The Institute deals with military and civil aerospace medicine including the human aspects of space flight programme of the country. Established in the year 1952, it is the only registered society dedicated to promote the knowledge and practice of aerospace medicine in India.
With an aim to advance research, foster knowledge exchange and seek solution to aeromedical challenges, ISAM has been conducting an annual scientific conference since the year 1954.
The current conference is themed ‘Collaborate for Research’ which highlights a forward-thinking approach to foster partnerships and innovations within the fields of aviation and space medicine. The collaboration emphasises the vital need for interdisciplinary co-operation and collective problem solving, to drive meaningful research and development in the field of aerospace medicine.
The conference will be inaugurated by Air Marshal SP Dharkar, Vice Chief of the Air Staff, on December 5, 2024. The conference will host a mix of in-person and virtual delegates, drawing approximately 300 attendees from across the country and around the globe.
This inclusive hybrid format will feature distinguished professionals in aerospace medicine from military and civil aviation. Participants also include researchers from associated institutions, including prominent members from DRDO labs and notable scientists from ISRO.
Key highlights of the Conference include an oration to be delivered for the Air Marshal Subroto Mukherjee memorial by Dr VR Lalithambika, Distinguished Scientist, former Director, Directorate of Human Space Programme (DHSP) ISRO, and presently the Professor of Practice, Dept of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Madras.
Another significant oration will include Wg Cdr Karthik Kalyanram (Retd) from the Rishi Valley rural health centre who will deliver, the esteemed Air Vice Marshal MM Srinagesh memorial oration on 06 Dec 24.
Additionally, the Jemi Harmusji Framji Manekshaw panel will feature guest lectures from notable experts including Dr SL Vaya, Project Head at Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) of the Rashtriya Raksha University, and Dr Hanumantray Baluragi, Director, DHSP of ISRO.
With over hundred scientific papers to be presented at the conference, the delegates can look forward to scientific discussions, presentations along with networking opportunities aimed at shaping the future of aerospace medicine research and policy in the country.
About Institute of Aerospace Medicine
Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM) is a premier Institute of the Indian Air Force. It is the hub of Aerospace Medicine activities in the country and is the only such institute offering post graduate medical education in the region of South East Asia.
The Institute today fulfils the following roles:-
- Imparting training to doctors and paramedical personnel in Aerospace Medicine
- Indoctrination of aircrew in operational aspects of Aviation Medicine
- Medical Evaluation of Military and Civil Aircrew for fitness to fly
- Carrying out basic and operational research in Aerospace Medicine
- Consultancy to the aerospace industry in aeromedical aspects of design and development of aircraft and aircrew equipment assemblies
- Aeromedical support to India’s Human Spaceflight Programme: Gaganyaan
The Institute boasts of ‘state of the art’ aeromedical simulators and training facilities. A highly qualified and professional team of specialists and scientists form the core strength of this prestigious Institute.
IAM lives by its Mission Statement “To Pursue Excellence in Aerospace Research, Training & Evaluation for Enhanced Aerospace Safety & Optimised Crew Performance”.
