Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU) hosted an International Conference of Cardiovascular Sciences- 2020 (ICCS-2020) on 22nd February and 23rd February, 2020.

Inaugurated by Dr. Randeep Guleria (Director – AIIMS), it also saw presence of Prof. Ramesh K. Goyal (Vice-Chancellor – DPSRU), Prof. Harvinder Popli (Officiating Registrar – DPSRU), Prof. C. C. Kartha (President, IACS – India Section), Prof. S. K. Gupta, Dr. N.S. Dhalla, Prof. Raja Babu Panwar (Vice-Chancellor, Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur), and Dr. Mukesh Nandave, Coordinator, ICCS 2020.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Ramesh K. Goyal focused on the need for such conferences to promote the research in cardiovascular sciences. Earlier during the day, IAS Sanjeev Khirwar, Secretary- Health & Family Welfare, Delhi Govt. and MLA Ajay Dutt inaugurated a Mega Health Camp for Free Screening of Lifestyle-related disorders in collaboration with Rotary Club of Delhi Central. While inaugurating the health camp, IAS Khirwar expressed the need for direct connect between hospitals as well as Mohalla Clinic with Pharmacy University.

The conference witnessed participation of over 600 delegates, eminent speakers from various parts of India and other countries, clinicians, basic scientists, and young investigators who will have a good opportunity to interact with each other. 

ICCS 2020 is considered as connect between basic scientists, clinicians including cardiologists and academicians from medical as well as pharmacy colleges.