10th Annual Conference of the Indian Academy of Nephrology (IANCON-2015) organized by the Department of Nephrology, SKIMS, was inaugurated here Saturday at SKIMS auditorium.

On the occasion, renowned nephrologists from different parts of country and abroad deliberated on various types of kidney diseases including dialysis, renal transplantation, chronic kidney diseases and latest advances in nephrology.

Dr S C Dash, President Indian Academy of Nephrology stressed on indigenous research and appreciated efforts and interest of nephrologists of SKIMS for organizing the event.

Director SKIMS, Dr Showkat A Zargar highlighted activities of Department of Nephrology and Urology which treat patients with latest procedures for various types of kidney diseases. He said the existing state-of-the-art dialysis unit can cater to 50 patients per day.  He complimented the Department of Nephrology for hosting the conference.

Organizing Secretary & Professor Nephrology Dr Khurshid Banday said the conference is of great significance as various kidney diseases are on rise in Kashmir due to rise in hypertension and diabetes. He hoped that experts participating in the conference will give their overview and share information about the latest advancements in the field of nephrology.

Dean SKIMS Dr Gul Javid and Dr Ghulam Hassan Malik, Convener, organizing committee IANCON 2015 also spoke on the occasion.

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