A two-day workshop on Grossing and Immunohistotechnology, 2026, organized by the Department of Pathology at Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, in collaboration with the National Cancer Grid, commenced on Saturday at Banting Hall of the hospital.
The workshop is part of the Travelling Immunohistochemistry and School of Histotechniques (TISH), 2026 initiative, aimed at enhancing technical expertise and advancing cancer diagnostics through improved histopathological practices.
The inaugural function was graced by Prof. G. Sunil Kumar Sharma, Director, RIMS Imphal, as the Chief Guest; Prof. N. Sanjib Singh, Medical Superintendent, RIMS Hospital, Imphal, as the President; Prof. L. Rajesh Singh, Dean (Academics), RIMS Imphal; Prof. Tanuja Shet, Professor & Head, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai; and Prof. Sushma Khuraijam, Head of the Department of Pathology, RIMS Imphal, as Guests of Honour.
Speaking at the event, the RIMS Director described it as a proud moment for the institute and commended the Department of Pathology for organizing the event in collaboration with the Travelling Immunohistochemistry and School of Histotechniques (TISH). He highlighted the central role of pathology in diagnosis, stating that grossing is a critical first step and that immunohistochemistry (IHC) is essential for precision diagnosis and targeted therapy. He added that the workshop reflects RIMS’ commitment to global healthcare standards and capacity building, encouraged participants to actively refine their skills, and appreciated the organizers and collaborators for the successful conduct of the event.
Speakers from RIMS Imphal, Tata Memorial Hospital, State Cancer Institute, Guwahati, and Naokon Diagnostics, Imphal, delivered insightful talks on various topics. The program was attended by faculty members, resource persons, postgraduate students, laboratory technicians, and participants from within and outside the state. The workshop brought together resource persons from Assam and other regions, with a total of 116 participants, including 28 from outside the state.
Additionally, the three-day Swachhata Student Camp concluded on Saturday with a series of activities, including yoga and meditation sessions; a talk on e-waste management titled “Towards a Cleaner and Greener Future”; a session on the safe disposal of unused and expired medications titled “Protecting Health and the Environment”; and a talk on “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Building a Clean and Green Future.” The program also featured adventure fitness and team-building activities, as well as a skit on the environmental impact of plastic. The event concluded with the distribution of prizes and certificates.
