*”Kashmir Hosts Anatomical Extravaganza: SOCACON 2025 Sets New Benchmarks in Clinical Anatomy”*

Srinagar, July 12, NSR :The 13th International Conference of the Society of Clinical Anatomists (SOCACON 2025) was inaugurated at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar by Prof. (Dr.) Nilofer Khan, Vice Chancellor of the University of Kashmir. The conference, held in hybrid mode from July 10-12, 2025, brought together over 300 delegates from across India and abroad to discuss the latest advancements in anatomical sciences.

Prof. (Dr.) Nilofer Khan, in her inaugural address, emphasized the importance of visionary leadership, innovation, and global collaboration in clinical anatomy. She commended the organizing team led by Prof. (Dr.) Iffat Hassan Shah, Principal of GMC Srinagar, for orchestrating an event of such national and international significance.

Prof. (Dr.) Iffat Hassan Shah, Patron of SOCACON-2025 and Principal/Dean Government Medical College Srinagar, delivered the welcome address, highlighting the conference’s significance in celebrating anatomical excellence, collaborative spirit, and Kashmir’s rich academic tradition.

The conference featured keynote speakers from renowned institutions, including Prof. (Dr.) Ghulam Nabi from the University of Dundee, UK; Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Ashraf Ganie from SKIMS, Srinagar; Dr. Mohammad Sultan Khuroo; and Prof. (Dr.) P. Vatsala Swamy from D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune.

The conference aimed to foster collaboration, innovation, and excellence in the field of anatomy. Dr. Kumar Satish Ravi, Vice Principal of NIMS Jaipur, praised the conference for its intellectual rigor, scientific innovation, and emotional resonance, saying it had set a benchmark for future anatomical conferences.

The event concluded with a valedictory ceremony, where the Head of the Department extended heartfelt thanks to all national and international delegates, faculty members, administrative staff, senior residents, postgraduate and undergraduate students, and technical teams for their contributions to making SOCACON-2025 a resounding success.