Joint UOC-IAEA National Training Course on Quality and Safety in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
The Department of Nuclear Science, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, hosted the Joint UOC-IAEA National Training Course on Quality and Safety in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology from December 16 to 20, 2024, the IAEA technical cooperation project TC-SLR 9014 conducted by the department. The program focused on enhancing radiation safety and dose optimisation in radiology, with the inauguration graced by Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, as Chief Guest, and Senior Professor (Chair) Upul Sonnadara, Dean of the Faculty of Science. Directed by Professor Jeyasingam Jeyasugiththan, National Project Coordinator, with Dr. Aruna Pallawatte, Consultant Radiologist, as Co-Course Director, and Dr. Duminda Satharasinghe as Course Secretary, the event brought together 50 participants, including radiologists, radiographers, medical physicists, and representatives from Sri Lankan Atomic Energy entities. International experts, including Professor Jenia Vassileva (Bulgaria), Dr. Denis Remedios (UK), and Professor Napapong Pongnapang (Thailand), enriched the program, fostering collaboration and commitment to dose evaluation and optimisation practices, aligning with the goals of the SLR 9014 National Project.