Mangalore : Father Muller College of Nursing, an International Conference (INCON – 2011) on ‘Translational Research: Nurses Making a Difference’ has been organized as a part of Silver Jubilee celebration in the FMMC Decennial Memorial Hall November 2 and 3.

Speaking at the press meet held at Press Club on October 29, Saturday Fr Denis D’Sa, administrator said that the Objectives of the Conference are to orient nurses to translational research, its scope and implications for nursing practice and to equip nurses to engage in and apply the findings of translational research in day-to-day practice.

In keeping with the theme, the conference specifically targets doctoral scholars, nurse administrators / managers, post graduate teaching faculty, and research guides. During the two days’ conference, nine technical sessions on the main theme are organized.

Speakers for the technical session include eminent academicians and researchers from India and abroad. Some of the important sessions include – Foundations of translational research in nursing, multidisciplinary approach, setting benchmarks in research, equipping future scientist, Efficacy of Metacognitive Training to reduce delusions: A randomized clinical trial, Respiratory muscle Training and Chest Physiotherapy to enhance post operative recovery, complementary medicine and ethics in translational research.

A scientific paper presentation session will be held on both the days. Selected papers would be presented by faculty and students of various Nursing Colleges from all over the country.  A cultural programme will also be put up as a part of the INCON – 2011 by the students of Father Muller College of Nursing.

FMMC, Sr Winnifred D’Souza, principal, FMCON and Bridget D’Silva, organizing secretary was present at the press meet.