I recently had the opportunity to travel Heraklion, Crete, Greece, for the 5th Consortium meeting of SINFONIA, which took place from June 27-28, 2024.
This gathering was significant for our ongoing research work, as it brought together all the SINFONIA partners to discuss the progress of our collaborative project on radiation risk appraisal. Our research focuses on understanding the detrimental effects of medical exposure during the management of patients with lymphoma, brain or breast tumors.
Within the SINFONIA consortium, I am part of Work Package 4 (WP-4) team where our primary research centers on individual sensitivity to radiation. It was a thrilling experience to see the advancements we have made and to engage in productive discussions with my WP-4 colleagues from Poland and Belgium. Meeting in person added a new energy to our collaboration, enhancing our ability to work together effectively. We are now in the process of compiling our results, and I am excited to share our findings with the broader scientific community and the public in the near future.
Beyond the rigorous scientific discussions, the trip also offered some delightful experiences. The Mediterranean climate was perfect, the Greek cuisine was absolutely delicious, and the serene Amoudara beach provided a much-needed relaxation. These moments made my visit to Heraklion truly unforgettable. I plan to share some video clips of my trip on my YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@pkmvideojournal?si=Mxk8n_x8lfezn5oS) and photos on my other social media platforms (X, Instagram, Linkedin etc) . I hope you will check them out and enjoy them as much as I did.
Thank you for taking the time to read my blog. Stay well and keep smiling! 😊♥️✨️
-Prabodha
Dr. Prabodha Kumar Meher 