International Conference on

ADVANCES IN MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS AND PRECISION MEDICINE

in association with Cancercon 2022

15-16-17 September 2022

Venue : Vivekananda Auditorium, Anna University, Chennai, India

About AMDP-2022

SciGenom Research Foundation (SGRF), a not-for-profit organisation, is working to promote Science in India through research and education. We have ongoing research activities spanning Agriculture, Animal health, Biodiversity, Genomics and Human Health. In addition to research activities, through our education arm SGRF Conferences, we have conducted several educational workshops and international conferences to promote science in India.

Looking at the rapid progress made in the field of molecular diagnostics and precision medicine, we are organising an international conference primarily focussing on these 2 areas. This event can become a great platform for researchers, clinicians, innovators, industries to gather, discuss, network, and eventually contribute to the progress and knowledge strengthening the pillars of modern medicine. Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai will be our partner in organising this conference. The conference will be held at Vivekananda Auditorium on 15, 16 and 17 September 2022 and expected participants number is 900-1000. The event will include Plenary lectures, Invited talks, Poster presentations for students, Networking sessions and several other scientific programs. We will also be awarding student scholarships, Poster awards, Young Scientist awards and Lifetime achievement awards to deserving candidates and proven performers in the field.

Session Details:

Conf. Flyer

Note: The registration for this event will be seperate from AMDP registration with limited seats only.

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Speaker 1

Mr. Sam Santhosh

Chairman, SGRF and SciGenom group of companies, USA.

Speaker 2

Dr. R Velraj

Vice Chancellor, Anna University, Chennai

Speaker 3

Dr. C N Ramchand

Co-founder, CEO & CSO, MagGenome Technologies Pvt Ltd.

Speaker 4

Dr. S Meenakshi Sundaram

Professor, Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Speaker 1

Dr. T P Singh

SERB Distinguished Fellow, AIIMS , New Delhi

Speaker 2

Padma Shri Dr. K M Cherian

Distinguished Heart Surgeon, Chennai

Speaker 3

Dr. R V Upadhyay

Provost, Charotar University of Science and Technology

Speaker 4

Dr. Peter Kopcansky

Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Experimental Physics

Speaker 4

Dr. Ivo Safarik

Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of sciences, Prague

Speaker 4

Dr. S Arumugam

Director, Centre for Sports Science, SRMC,Chennai

Speaker 4

Mr. C Padma Kumar

Director, Kerala Life Science Park

Speaker 4

Shri M G Rajamanickam, IAS

Rural Development Commissioner, Kerala

Speaker 4

Dr. J K Ambatti

Professor & Director for Centre for Advanced Vision Science, University of Virginia

Speaker 4

Dr. David Farrel

Professor, Oregon Health and Science University; Founder and Scientific Advisor of Gamma Diagnostics

Speaker 4

Dr. Datta Madamwar

Scientific Advisor, Charotar University of Science and Technology

Speaker 4

Dr. Mulchand Patel

Associate Dean for Research and Biomed. Ed, Buffalo, NY

Speaker 4

Dr. M Ayappan

Chairman, Sagenome Pvt Ltd

Speaker 4

Dr. C S Mani

Apollo Hospital, Chennai

Speaker 4

Dr. K P Mohan Kumar

Inter University Centre for Biomedical Research & Super Speciality Hospital

Speaker 4

Dr. Ajay Kapoor

VC, Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Kerala

Speaker 4

Dr. Satish Chandran

CEO, ProdIgY Biotech, Inc.

Speaker 4

Dr. Padmanabha Shenoy

Medical Director, CARE Hospital

Speaker 4

Dr. G M Nair

Dean, School of Biological Science, Kerala

Speaker 4

Dr. Shervanthi Homer-Vanniasinkam

BSc MD FRCSEd FRCS, Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Leeds General Infirmary

Speaker 4

Dr. Sabu Thomas

Vice Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi University

Speaker 4

Dr. Jayachandran K

School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University.

Speaker 1

Dr. Guhan Jayaraman

Associate Professor ( Department of Biotechnology), IIT Madras

Speaker 1

Dr. Vijayalakshmi

Professor, CBST , Vellore Institute of Technology

Speaker 1

Mr. Rajendra Mootha

COO, IIT Madras Research Park

Speaker 1

Dr. Sandip Shah

Dean, Professor and Head of department of Psychiatry,Govt Medical College,Godhra, Panchmahal

Speaker 1

Ms. Monika Sood

Partner, Bain & Company

Speaker 1

Shri. Hari Kishore, IAS

Managing Director, KSIDC

Speakers

Speaker 1

Dr. Ada Yonath

Nobel Laureate, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel

Speaker 1

Dr. Hagith Yonath

Director of Internal Medicine A
Sheba Medical Center and Tel Aviv University, Israel

Speaker 1

Padma Shri Dr. K M Cherian

Distinguished Heart Surgeon, Chennai

Speaker 1

Padma Shri Dr. V Mohan

Chairman and Chief of Diabetology,
Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre, Chennai

Speaker 1

Padma Shri Dr. Mohamed Rela

Chairman & Director, Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, Chennai

Speaker 1

Dr. C S Mani

Surgical Oncologist, Apollo Hospital, Chennai

Speaker 1

Dr. Satish Chandran

CEO , ProdIgY Biotech, Inc.

Speaker 1

Dr. Peter Kopcansky

Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Experimental Physics

Speaker 1

Dr. Ivo Safarik

Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague

Speaker 1

Dr. Padmanabha Shenoy

Medical Director , CARE Hospital

Speaker 1

Dr. Anitha Jayaprakash

CEO and Co-Founder of Girihlet Inc. ,Okhland Genomics Centre

Speaker 1

Dr. Amitabha Chaudhuri

Vice-President, SciGenom Labs

Speaker 1

Dr. T S Ganesan

Head, Medical Oncology & Cancer Biology Laboratory, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research

Speaker 1

Dr. M V Pillai

Professor of Oncology, Sidney Kimmel College, Thomas Jefferson University

Speaker 1

Dr. Mohammed Al-Maadheed

Head, Centre of Metabolism & Inflammation, UCL Division of Medicine

Speaker 1

Dr. Anguraj Sadanandam

Founder & Director , Centre for Global Oncology , ICR , London & Founder , Oncoassign

Speaker 1

Dr. Mohita Sharma

Chairperson & Founder, Tirupati Eye Centre, Noida

Speaker 1

Dr. Vidya Mohamed-Ali

Scientific Director , Anti-doping lab , Qatar. Deputy Director , UCL

Speaker 1

Dr. Swarkar Sharma

Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University

Speaker 1

Dr. Ravi Sachidanandam

Co-Founder, Girihlet Inc., Okhland Genomics Centre

Speaker 1

Dr. T Rajamannar

Executive Vice-President, Scientific Advisor to Chairman, Sun Pharma Industries Ltd.

Speaker 1

Dr. Murali Dharan Bashyam

Head, Lab of molecular oncology, Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD)

Speaker 1

Dr. Srikar Raman

Vice-President and Head of R & D, Levim Biotech LLP

Speaker 1

Dr. Rakesh Kumar Thusoo

Assistant Professor, School of Biotechnology, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University.

Speaker 1

Dr. K Thangaraj

Director, Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics

Speaker 1

Dr. I C Verma

Head, Department of Genetic Medicine, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi

Speaker 1

Mr. Venu Nair

CCA , MD & CEO , Shoppers Stop , Chennai

Speaker 1

Mr. N Ravikiran

Distinguished Indian Instrumentalist, Chennai

Speaker 1

Dr. Zodwa Dlamini

Professor & Director, SAMRC Precision Oncology Unit

Speaker 1

Dr. Narayanankutty Warrier

Medical Director , MVR Cancer Centre & Research Institute , Kozhikode

Speaker 1

Dr. T P Singh

SERB Distinguished Fellow, AIIMS , New Delhi

Speaker 1

Dr. Karthik Raman

Associate Professor , Department of Biotechnology , IIT Madras

Speaker 1

Dr. Sreepriya Arun

Principal Scientist, Theragen Biologics

Speaker 1

Dr. Kinnari Parekh

I/C Head , Dr. K C Patel R & D Centre, Charotar University of Science & Technology

Speaker 1

Dr. Milan Timko

Head , Department of Magnetism, Slovak Academy of Sciences

Speaker 1

Dr. Rashmin B Patel

Professor , Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy, Charotar University of Science and Technology

Speaker 1

Dr. Mrunali Patel

Professor , Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy, Charotar University of Science and Technology

Speaker 1

Dr. Lyju Jose

Senior Scientist , MagGenome Technologies Pvt Ltd.

Speaker 1

Dr. Shagun Aggarwal

Additional Professor, Department of Medical Genetics, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences

Speaker 1

Ms. Vineeta Singh

Judge Panelist, Shark Tank India, Sony Television(CEO, SUGAR Cosmetics ltd)

Speaker 1

Dr. Aju Mathew

Director, Kerala Cancer Care, Kochi

Speaker 1

Dr. Ashwin Dalal

Head, Diagnostics Division, Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) & Co-principal Investigator-National Genomics Core

Speaker 1

Dr. Shailaja Gada Saxena

Head, Molecular Medicine & Regenerative Medicine, Reliance Life Sciences

Speaker 1

Dr. Abe Oommen

Founder & CSO , MatMACorp

Speaker 1

Dr. Sheetal Sharda

Director-Clinical Genomics Development and Implementation, Neuberg Centre for Genomic Medicine

Speaker 1

Prof. Gyaneswar Chaubey

Professor, Department of Zoology, Banaras Hindu University

Speaker 1

Dr. Dipankar Nandi

Professor, Indian Institute of Science

Speaker 1

Dr. M.Balasubramanyam

ICMR Emeritus Scientist, Professor & Advisor, Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF)

Speaker 1

Dr. Julian Wong

Senior Field Application Scientist, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Speaker 1

Dr. K Sankaran

Professor of Eminence, Centre for Biotechnology & Networking consultant at NHHID, Anna University.

Speaker 1

Dr. Mohan Uttarwar

Co-founder and CEO of OneCell Diagnostics, Inc.

Speaker 1

Dr. Supriya Kashikar

Founder and CEO at Genext Genomics, India

Speaker 1

Dr. Paras Yadav

NanoString Technologies Inc. India

Speaker 1

Dr. R K Rao

Vice-Chair of the Department of Physiology at the College of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, USA.

Speaker 1

Dr. Ravi Kumar Chilukoti

Head, India Technical Support & product management; MGI, Hyderabad

Speaker 1

Dr. Subrahmanyam Vangala

Co-founder and CEO of Reagene Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., India

Speaker 1

Dr. Sudha Warrier

Professor (Dean), Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine

Speaker 1

Dr. V. Ravi

Head (R & D), TATA Medical and Diagnostics Ltd.

Registration

Category
Early Bird Extended upto 31 August 2022
After 31 August 2022
Spot registration

International participants

1,000 USD*

1,100 USD*

1,200 USD*

Industry/Corporate

9,000 INR

10,000 INR

11,000 INR

Professors (Senior/Associate/Assistant), Lecturers, Research Scholars

5,000 INR

5,500 INR

6,000 INR

Graduate and Undergraduate students

4,000 INR

4,500 INR

5,000 INR

Accompanying person

3,000 INR

3,000 INR

3,000 INR

Startup companies

5,000 INR

6,000 INR

7,000 INR


*Note :
1. For international payment, kindly mail us in amdp-2022@sgrf.org

2. The cost for International participants include entry to all technical and networking sessions, accommodation (for self and spouse), gala dinner and registration.

3. Accommodation facilities available near the venue on nominal charges on first-come first-serve basis. The categories provided are :

    a. Research Scholars & Assistant Professors - 500 INR per day for double occupancy room.

    b. Students - INR 320 per day for quadruple occupancy room.

4. Kindly note to carry your receipt of the event since that has to be verified from the registration committee to assign a delegate kit accordingly.

Terms and Conditions:

  • Any financial information that you provide during online payment shall be solely used for the purpose of carrying out the payment. We do not store such information in any form of data.
  • The registration fee is inclusive of GST (18%).
  • The fee paid through this transaction does not include Cancercon-2022 . Registration for Cancercon-2022 is limited and seperate.
  • Cancellation is not allowed.For further clarification, kindly contact us at amdp-2022@sgrf.org
  • Any additional charges imposed by your Bank or by the Payment gateway shall be solely borne by the customer using the online payment system.
  • Accomodation is not inclusive in the registration fee. However, for research scholars and students, we have arranged a limited amount of accomodation at nominal charges (400-500 INR per person per night on double occupancy basis) near to the conference venue. This is given on a first come first serve basis. Please write to amdp-2022@sgrf.org for more details.

Accommodation Details:

Provider
Final Rates(Excl GST)
Turyaa Single Occupancy @4000/-
Holiday Inn Single Occupancy @5500/-
Double Occupancy @6500/-
Lemon Tree, Guindy Superior Single @5000/-
Superior Double @5500/-
Park Hyatt, Guindy King Room @8750/-
Crown Plaza, Adyar Single Occupancy @5250/-
Double Occupancy @6000/-

Abstract

  1. Abstracts for posters are invited from all the streams of Lifescience/Biotechnology.
  2. During your registration process, you will have an option to submit the abstract either at the time of registration or until the end of the registration deadline. Abstract submission is optional, is not required for registration and participation at the meeting. The cost of registering for the meeting is the same, irrespective of abstract.
  3. You cannot submit an abstract without registration.
  4. Kindly download the abstract template given above as the word document. Please make sure of the following while submitting the document :
    1. Abstract should be no more than 350 words
    2. Please use Arial font size 12. Refer to the abstract format below.
    3. Completed abstracts could be send to amdp-2022@sgrf.org on or before September 05th, 2022, 11:30pm IST.
  5. The abstracts will be accepted after an initial evaluation by the organising committee. The abstract content and editing is solely the responsibility of the author. However, the organisers may edit the abstracts for language and formatting.
  6. All selected abstracts that are submitted before the deadline will be published in the conference proceedings.

Abstract Format

  • Please refer to the Abstract template.
  • Submit your abstract in the word format.
  • Use Arial font for your abstract and whenever possible, try to use the Symbol font (alpha, beta, gamma, etc.).
  • Name of the author presenting the abstract should be in bold.
  • Title should be bold.
  • Abstract should be no more than 350 words on a single page.
  • Please use font size: 12; font: Arial.
  • Use standard abbreviations in your abstract as needed.
  • Document must fit 8 1/2" x 11" letter format.
  • Please use the word template provided to type in your abstract.
  • Provide any grant acknowledgments for your research at the end of your abstract as needed.
Students and Research scholars are requested to submit their abstracts at the earliest to ensure inclusion of the same in the conference proceedings.

Poster Presentation Dimensions

  • Poster Print size:
    Width (W) x Height (H)
    90cm (W) x 120cm (H) or 3ft (W) x 4ft (H)
  • All posters will be reviewed by the poster review committee solely on the quality of original work and poster presentation skills.
  • Authors selected for poster presentation will be notified in advance.
  • The poster presentations will happen on Sep 15th and Sep 16th post lunch.

Scholarship and awards

SciGenome Research Foundation will be extending several scholarships and awards for the AMDP-2022 conference in the given categories :

  • Best poster awards :
    1. Applicable for PhD Scholars/JRF/SRF/RA/Project fellow:
    2. Candidates will be required to present their research work as posters to the Scientific expert committee during the poster sessions. The expert committee will evaluate the work based on quality of research data and presentation skills (originality, novelty, and prospect of application in the research). 7 selected posters will be given the awards
    3. Best poster presenters will also get a chance for oral presentation in the main hall (3 minute each & maximum of 3 slides)
    4. The winners will be given a Prize Money (By Cheque), Certificate and Memento.
  • Student Scholarships :
    1. Applicable for Undergraduates/Postgraduates students:
    2. Candidates will be required to present their posters to the Scientific expert committee during the poster sessions. The expert committee will evaluate the posters based on quality and presentation skills. 10 selected posters will be given the awards
    3. Selected students would be given Prize Money Scholarship based on their abstracts submitted. The selection would depend on the poster presentation skills.
    4. Students selected for the scholarships would be given a cash prize (By Cheque), certificate and memento.
  • Young Scientist award :
    1. Applicable for Research Scholars/PhDs and Post-Doctoral fellows:
    2. An expert scientific committee will judge the poster presentations and select the top three winners for recognition and prize money.
    3. The selection would depend on the originality, novelty, and prospective of applications of the original research work.
    4. Top 3 winners will be given a chance for oral presentation on the stage, 5-10 minute & 10 slides before judges.
    5. The winners will be given a Prize Money (By Cheque), Certificate and Memento.
  • Lifetime achievement award :
    1. The award will be conferred to one successful scientist identified through nominations and assessment by the advisory committee. The awardee will receive a commemorative award and a laudation. The recipient is also expected to deliver a public keynote lecture on his/her work on this occasion for outstanding lifelong contribution to Molecular Diagnostics and Precision Medicine field in India and overseas.

Eligibility

  • Students, Researchers and Professors in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and other areas of life sciences.
  • Clinicians working closely with Human Molecular Diagnostics and Precision Medicine.
  • Manufacturers of Molecular diagnostics and Precision Medicine products and service providers
  • Lab technicians, Microbiologist, Molecular Biologists, Researchers from Diagnostic laboratories.

Sponsorship

Invitation to Sponsors

The SciGenom research foundation (SGRF), Kochi, Kerala and Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu cordially invite you to participate in the upcoming International Conference Advances in Molecular Diagnostics and Precision Medicine (AMDP-2022). By committing to become a sponsor, your company/organisation will be assured of high-profile exposure at this conference. Please take a few moments to read our proposal. If you require further information about sponsoring, please contact +91-9633565461(Aniruddha Bhati) or email us at amdp-2022@sgrf.org to secure your place at the Conference.

Expected Number of Participants

Based on the recent growth in Molecular Diagnostics and wide possibilities of collaborations and knowledge sharing, we are expecting over 600 attendees mainly from USA, Europe, Australia India, and other Southeast Asian countries. The conference will be promoted widely through websites, newspapers, and extensive email lists.

Sponsorship benefits

The conference will be promoted to key players in molecular diagnostics and precision medicine space worldwide through newsletters, websites, brochures, and publicity, ensuring wide exposure for sponsors and their identification with and related research, tests, and services. Your brand will also receive extensive exposure on conference website, materials, banners, press releases etc.

Networking with Conference Speakers

Expert speakers of the conference will share their views and insights on the conference topics. Their presence will be valuable to sponsors who wish to interact with them. The representatives can network with key conference delegates to update their knowledge and understanding of your organisation and services.

Sponsorship information

PLATINUM SPONSOR: INR 10,00,000

  • Exclusive: only one Platinum Sponsorship is available
  • The gala dinner will be called as Gala dinner hosted by “Platinum sponsor” or “Student grants” can be exclusively named after the sponsor
  • Time slot for one plenary technical lecture by platinum sponsor.
  • Prominent display of company logo in presentation rooms
  • Company logo included in the abstract book in the front/end covers
  • Kiosk for a booth of the company during the whole meeting
  • 4 complimentary full registrations which includes attendance at all conference sessions and conference dinner
  • Acknowledgement of Platinum Sponsorship on all promotional material
  • Inclusion of leaflets, flyers, and paraphernalia (e.g., writing pads, pencils, USB sticks) in conference bag
  • Specific requests might be accommodated (upon further agreement)

GOLD SPONSOR: INR 5,00,000

  • Naming a short sub-session or a full session after the sponsor
  • Time slot for one plenary technical lecture by gold sponsor.
  • Prominent display of company logo in presentation rooms
  • Company logo included in the abstract book
  • Kiosk booth of the company during the whole meeting
  • 3 complimentary full registrations which includes attendance at all conference sessions and conference dinner
  • Acknowledgement of Gold Sponsorship on all promotional material
  • Inclusion of leaflets, flyers and paraphernalia (e.g., writing pads, pencils, USB sticks) in conference bag

SILVER SPONSOR: INR 3,00,000

  • Display of company logo in presentation rooms
  • Company logo included in the abstract book
  • 2 complimentary full registration which includes attendance at all conference sessions and conference dinner
  • Acknowledgement of Silver Sponsorship on all promotional material
  • Inclusion of leaflets, flyers and paraphernalia (e.g., writing pads, pencils, USB sticks) in conference bag

BRONZE SPONSOR: INR 2,00,000

  • Display of company logo in presentation rooms
  • Company logo included in the abstract book
  • Acknowledgement of Bronze Sponsorship on all promotional material
  • Inclusion of leaflets, flyers and paraphernalia (e.g., writing pads, pencils, USB sticks) in conference bag
  • 1 complimentary full registration which includes attendance at all conference sessions and conference dinner.

Please note:

The production of banners and any promotional material is the responsibility of the sponsor.

How to Book

To confirm your sponsorship, we will require fifty percent (50%) deposit payment to be paid by 1st September 2022. The balance payment will be required by 10th September 2022 Wire transfer to:

Details of Payment

For details kindly email to amdp-2022@sgrf.org

Start-Up Session

The AMDP 2022 Conference has an exclusive one-day track for Life Sciences Startups to pitch in the presence of VCs such as 3One4 Capital, Eight Roads, Sofina, SciGenom and TPG along with the presence of veteran scientists and angel investors such as Sam Santhosh and Dan Peterson. This shall be held on the 17th of September, 2022 at the AMDP Conference venue at Rosetta Hall, Anna University, Chennai.

For Life Sciences Startups who want to apply, the deadline for registration is September 7 and the deadline for submission is 8 pm PT on September 10, 2022. Startups that submit early have a small advantage because we have more time to process their applications. Delayed submission till the 12th of September shall be condoned - though keep in mind that if you apply late, you may not hear back from us, September 12th at the latest. Startups that pay the registration fees but are not selected to Pitch (First 16 registrants to Pitch) can avail the option of either attending the conference or claim the fees paid within 14 business days commencing from the date of us receiving mail for refund.(startups@sgrf.org)

Any management/scientific member of the Start-up can come to present if invited. The Pitch should adhere to the "Startup Pitch Template" put up on the website. We will be inviting teams to talk to us on a rolling basis. September 12th is the latest day you'll know if you can present during the event as we have time slots for only 16 Startups. Wherever possible we will let you know earlier, so that you will have enough time to plan the logistics of travel. If you apply after the deadline, you'll hear back before or by September 12th.

Demo Day will be on the 17th of September, 2022 at the AMDP Conference Venue and the session will be private with startups being called as per the number assigned. The session shall be from 9am to 1:30 pm. Please report by 8 am to the venue. Startups will be given 15 minutes for presentation.

The team at SciGenom and its associated entities shall work further in connecting interested investor groups to selected startups. Today the NGBT-AMDP network is probably the most functional group in the Life Sciences market in India.

Sponsored Sessions

Nanotechnology Sessions

Drug Discovery Sessions

Venue

Key members of the organising committee:

key-members

Contact Us

For more information on participation, sponsorship, speaking opportunity or any other query related to AMDP-2022, please write to us at: