FUJIFILM India and NM Medical launches first Fujifilm Skill Lab for Full Field Digital Mammography
by Prashant Kapadia/NHN
The first ever partnership is set to equip healthcare professionals with skills that revolutionize mammography practice.-
The program includes interactive sessions covering mammography screening techniques, reading protocols, interpretation, and hands-on workshops featuring live demo sessions on challenging cases.
Mumbai, June, 2024: FUJIFILM India Healthcare Division in collaboration with NM Medical Mumbai, recently launched its first Fujifilm Skill Lab aimed at providing advanced training in FFDM (full-field digital mammography) technologies for radiologists and radiographers. The inaugural session witnessed the participation of eight candidates, comprising four radiologists and four radiographers.
The Fujifilm Mammography Skill Development Program is designed to empower radiographers and radiologists to enhance their skills and deliver improved diagnoses to their patients and customers using technologically advanced mammography machines by Fujifilm.
Mr. Chander Shekhar Sibal, Vice President & HOD, Healthcare Business, FUJIFILM India, voiced, “The Fujifilm Mammography Skill Development Program represents a pivotal initiative aimed at empowering radiographers and radiologists to elevate their expertise and capabilities in mammography.Tailored specifically for professionals working in breast imaging, this comprehensive program is meticulously designed to harness the full potential of technologically advanced mammography machines developed by Fujifilm. By empowering radiographers and radiologists with the necessary skills and expertise, Fujifilm strives to make a meaningful impact on breast cancer detection, diagnosis, and patient care, ultimately improving outcomes and saving lives.”
Sharing insights on this first launch, Mr. Shunsuke Honda, Business Advisor, Healthcare Business, FUJIFILM India said, “Standing true to our commitment of “Value from Innovation” we at FUJIFILM India are driven to transform the healthcare industry by introducing advance technologies, imparting knowledge and empowering healthcare professionals with tools that will enhance diagnosis. In our pursuit to provide equitable healthcare, we intend to impart skills to the healthcare professionals who are at the forefront of combating breast cancer contributing towards a healthier nation.”
Mr. Rahil Shah, Director of NM Medical, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We welcome this partnership where right equipment, skills and healthcare professionals will come together to enhance accurate diagnosis. We are here to serve a larger community and foresee a healthier nation wherein early detection and right precision can save lives. Together we are committed to make a notable difference in our fight against the breast cancer. As we embark on this stride to maximise early detection minimise life threatening diseases we believe education, innovation, and collaboration together will play a pivotal role.”
Dr. Shilpa Lad, Consultant Breast Imaging & Intervention, shared insights into the program, stating, “Fujifilm Mammography Skill Development program in collaboration with NM Medical, Mumbai, will enhance patient care by providing radiologists with training in cutting-edge mammography technology. The comprehensive skill development program provides hands-on training with practical applications covering all aspects of mammography, from patient positioning to advanced imaging procedures emphasizing imaging techniques, technology overview, and hands-on experience, that will help radiologists and radiographers stay up to date with the latest advancements in mammography and advanced applications such as 3D Tomosynthesis. We work to improve women health care standards and provide training opportunities which benefits healthcare professionals and translates into high quality patient care.”
The Fujifilm Skill Lab represents a significant milestone in enhancing the capabilities of healthcare professionals in the field of mammography, reinforcing Fujifilm’s commitment to advancing medical imaging technology and improving patient outcomes.
About FUJIFILM India:FUJIFILM India Pvt. Ltd. Established in 2007 is a wholly owned subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Tokyo. FUJIFILM India is present in four business segments – Healthcare, Electronics, Business Innovation and Imaging. With a vast portfolio of technologically advanced products, the company is involved in the business of Healthcare, Endoscopy Systems, Photo Imaging Solutions, Electronic Imaging, Instant Photo System (Instax), Optical Devises, Graphic Communication Solutions, Multifunction Printers, Recording Media & Industrial Product. For more information please visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/in/en