About PHO

PHO-Introduction It is a matter of pride to say few words regarding the fastest growing Pediatric Hemato-Oncology sub-specialty of Indian Academy of Pediatrics. It was during Silver Jubilee Year of IAP (XXIV national Conference of IAP at Madras) had taken decision to initiate sub-specialty chapters. Pediatric Hemato-Oncology group did not loose any time and this chapter was conceived and the foundation of this chapter was laid during the proceedings on 11th October 1987 with the following objectives. To encourage and advance the knowledge and practice of Hematology Oncology in India. To organize conference, lectures, seminars and exhibitions etc. To cooperate and affiliate with other bodies with similar aims in the interest of Pediatric Hematology Oncology. To bring a newsletter to increase the awareness and publish the advances in this field at National and International level in the interest of our members. To provide and encourage research in field of Hematology oncology in India. The IAP PHO chapter was a dream conceived by a few now senior pediatricians that came to fruition at the National IAP meeting. Drs Lokeshwar, Raj Warrier, Purna Kurkure were the core group that set up the initial meeting and the first office bearers Dr P.N. Krishnamurthy, Dr Durairaj...