Dr Arun Mitra gave a presentation on “Prevention of war and violence – a medical challenge” at the Platinum Jubilee conference of West Bengal unit of the Indian Medical Association. He highlighted the role of peace in promoting health. Dr Niranjan Bhatacharya gave a presntion on the use of stem cells in preventing various diseases including the effect of radiations on human body. Dr Subhash Chakraborty introduced the speakers. The function was presided over by