‘CT business is expected to rise more than Rs 600 crore, this year’

What has made you (Sanrad) lend your support to CT Fest 2012?

Sanrad feels privileged to be associated with quality education programmes for radiologists in India. CT Fest 2012 is a well organised programme, with reputed speakers coming from abroad to share their knowledge and experience in the field of CT scan diagnosis. In an effort to make this programme a great success, SANRAD has associated with MSBIRIA, who have taken the initiative to conduct such a premium educational programme in India.

Apart from sales and service of CT scanners at affordable costs to customers, we feel that there is a necessity for advanced educational programmes on the latest technology advancements from the world market, interacting with international luminaries in the radiology field gives confidence and imparts knowledge to our radiologists in India.

On the technology front, what are significant developments in the CT modality at large? How is the CT market growing in India?

In general, Indian healthcare industry is making great progress and medical equipment industry has advanced tremendously. CT scanners, with advanced application features like 3D imaging of the heart, brain perfusion, 3D scan of bone joints, blood flow imaging and angiographs, dental scans, endoscopic studies etc., are being used for whole body scans to provide accurate information to the physicians and surgeons for improved diagnosis and treatment of patients. The CT scanner market in India shows a positive growth of 20 per cent over the previous year, the approximate value of CT business in the previous year was Rs 450 crores and this year it is expected to rise more than Rs 600 crore.

Currently, what are Sanrad’s offerings to its users in the CT segment. Are you introducing any new variants?

Presently, Sanrad is offering refurbished Toshiba CT scanners, from the basic sub second single slice to high-end 16-slice with cardiac software. Sanrad also offer new MRI scanners, both permanent magnet 0.3T/0.45T and 1.5T superconducting helium-less technology systems. Sanrad has plans to introduce 64-slice cardiac CT scanners during April 2013. All Sanrad equipment are sold with full warranty and superior technical service backup with 95 per cent up-time.

What are the highlights to look for at CT Fest 2012 this year?

This year the main focus of CT Fest 2012 is on Neck, Chest and Cardiac Imaging. Eminent speakers like Dr Lawrance Boxt will be rendering a lecture on Cardiac CT with emphasis on special areas like cardiac anatomy variation, stent and plaque evaluation, emergency cardiac CT scans, which will be discussed at length. Other reputed speakers like, Dr Sujal Desai, Dr Moulay Meziane and Dr Kshitij Mankad will be speaking on interesting radiology topics.

How is it going to be different from its previous editions?

This year, new additions like “Rising Stars” will give an opportunity for young talents in radiology. It is a programme in which youngsters, selected on the basis of their submitted abstracts and posters will be given a chance to present their material in the main hall. These students will be judged by the panel of international speakers.

Are there any products and technologies slated to be launched at CT Fest 2012?

There is a good participation of the trade in this event and they are displaying some of the latest hardware, accessories and softwares for CT scanners. We plan to display images from our high-end CT scanner and latest MRI equipment at the show.

What are your expectations from the CT Fest event this year?

We expect a large number of delegates to attend CT Fest 2012 this year, approximately 500 people. With such large participation; we expect good publicity and promotion for our company and products. This year, we are expecting lot of delegates from neighbouring countries and this will help us expand and establish business links with overseas customers.