Welcome

With great pleasure, we welcome you to be a part of the 16th Annual Conference of the Indian Brachytherapy Society – IBSCON 2026, to be held at Christian Medical College, Vellore, from August 20–22, 2026. CMC Vellore, with its 125‑year legacy of compassionate, patient‑centred healthcare and clinical excellence, is honoured to host this national academic event. Our Department of Radiation Oncology—now in its 87th year—remains deeply committed to advancing high‑quality cancer care that combines innovation, precision, and care.

The Theme for this Year’s Conference, “Re‑imagining Brachytherapy in Comprehensive Cancer Care – Precision: Personalization: Compassion,” captures our vision of integrating technological advancements with the enduring values of patient comfort and individualized treatment.

IBSCON 2026 aims to bring together experts in various fields of brachytherapy, physicists, researchers, and trainees from India and around the world. The scientific programme is being thoughtfully crafted to highlight emerging developments across brachytherapy, share pioneering research, and promote practical insights that can be applied directly to patient care. We hope that this platform will not only enrich scientific understanding but also strengthen collaborations and inspire confidence in practising evidence‑based brachytherapy. We warmly invite you to join us in Vellore for three days of learning, meaningful exchange, and collegiality. We look forward to welcoming you to IBSCON 2026 and hope you will take back rich academic insights, renewed connections, and lasting memories. Dr. Patricia Sebastian Organizing Secretary, IBSCON 2026 Department of Radiation Oncology Christian Medical College, Vellore.