ANRF-PAIR
Conference on Cancer Genomics, Diagnostics and Therapeutics
and
Advanced Flow Cytometry Workshop

28th - 30th January 2026

Organized by the Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Theme of the Conference

Advancing the frontiers of cancer research through interdisciplinary collaboration

Cancer Genomics - DNA helix and molecular structures

Cancer Genomics

Understanding the genetic basis of cancer through cutting-edge genomic research and analysis

Cancer Diagnostics - Laboratory research and analysis

Cancer Diagnostics

Developing innovative diagnostic tools and techniques for early detection and precision medicine

Cancer Therapeutics - Targeted therapy visualization

Cancer Therapeutics

Pioneering novel therapeutic approaches and treatment strategies for cancer patients

Focus of the Conference

01

Fostering collaborations among IIT Kanpur and State Universities on solving grand challenges in Cancer Genomics, Diagnostics and Therapeutics

02

Bringing together representatives of IITs and State Universities to brainstorm over possible focus areas and formulating proposals for research funding

03

Promoting interdisciplinary ecosystem at IIT Kanpur and State Universities

04

Initiating long term collaborations with national and international leaders

05

Providing platform for greater Pan-India collaboration for State Universities

06

Dedicated presentation and poster session for PhD students to share their research

Participating Institutes & Partners

Collaborating with leading institutions and industry partners

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

CSJM University Kanpur

CSJM University Kanpur

King George's Medical University, Lucknow

King George's Medical University, Lucknow

Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha

Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha

NIT Arunachal Pradesh

NIT Arunachal Pradesh

Advanced Flow Cytometry Workshop

In partnership with BD Biosciences

Featured Speakers

Leading experts from premier research institutions across India

Prof. Sharmila Mande

Prof. Sharmila Mande

Ayush Distinguished Scientist Chair, Ministry of Ayush

Dr. Arnab Pal

Dr. Arnab Pal

PGIMER, Chandigarh

Dr. Nidhan Biswas

Dr. Nidhan Biswas

National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, Kalyani

Dr. Sabarinathan Radhakrishnan

Dr. Sabarinathan Radhakrishnan

National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore

Prof. Sharmila Bapat

Prof. Sharmila Bapat

BRIC-National Centre for Cell Science, Pune

Dr. Susanta Samajdar

Dr. Susanta Samajdar

Aurigene Oncology Limited, Bangalore

Dr. Devivasha Bordoloi

Dr. Devivasha Bordoloi

IISER, Bhopal

Dr. Javed N Agrewala

Dr. Javed N Agrewala

IIT Ropar

Dr. Mayank Singh

Dr. Mayank Singh

AIIMS, New Delhi

Dr. Shaida Andrabi

Dr. Shaida Andrabi

University of Kashmir, Srinagar

Prof. Pritha Ray

Prof. Pritha Ray

ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai

Dr. Nazia Chaudhary

Dr. Nazia Chaudhary

ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai

Registration

Registration is only via invitation, as the conference and workshop are meant for promoting networking and capacity building between ANRF PAIR Hub and Spoke Institutes, Universities.

The tentative schedule of the three days event can be seen on the program page.

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Contact Us

For queries, please contact the organizers:

Prof. Bushra Ateeq

Convenor, Cancer Theme Lead

Professor, BSBE, IIT Kanpur

Dean of International Relations

Dr. Rakesh K Majhi

Co-Convenor

Assistant Professor, BSBE, IIT Kanpur