Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Dr Surya Rao to Judge NAMSCON 2026 Research Presentations
Dr Kootikuppala Surya Rao has been asked to help judge research at a medical conference.
The conference is called NAMSCON 2026.
It is planned for October 9 to 11, 2026.
It will take place at a medical college and hospital in Tamil Nadu.
People from India and other countries will share their medical research.
Dr Rao will assess their papers and presentations.
He received the Padma Shri in 2008.
Organisers said they chose him because of his work in education, research and public health.
Padma Shri awardee Dr Kootikuppala Surya Rao has been invited to judge scientific research presentations at NAMSCON 2026.
The 66th Annual Conference and Convocation of the National Academy of Medical Sciences is scheduled for October 9–11, 2026.
The conference will be held at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre in Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu.
Rao will evaluate research papers and presentations by medical professionals, academicians and researchers from India and abroad.
Organisers cited his contributions to medical education, research and public health in selecting him.
- Who
- Dr Kootikuppala Surya Rao, a Fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences.
- What
- He has been invited to judge scientific research papers and presentations at NAMSCON 2026.
- When
- October 9–11, 2026.
- Where
- SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- The organising committee said his selection recognised his contributions to medical education, research and public health.
- Event
- 66th Annual Conference and Convocation, NAMSCON 2026
- Dates
- October 9–11, 2026
- Venue
- SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu
- Judging role
- Evaluate research papers and presentations
- Participants
- Medical professionals, academicians and researchers from India and abroad
- Padma Shri
- Awarded to Dr Surya Rao in 2008
- Guinness World Records
- Rao entered the records in 2009 for HIV/AIDS awareness initiatives