Amity Institute of Biotechnology (AIB)
Amity Institute of Biotechnology (AIB)
in collaboration with the
Society for Biotechnologists (India) – SBTI
International Conference on Medical Biotechnology (ICoMB 2026)
&
Annual Meeting of the Society for Biotechnologists (India – SBTI)
Venue: Amity University, Noida, India
7 – 9 January 2026
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About the Conference
ICoMB 2026 is envisaged as a dynamic platform to advance medical biotechnology through the fusion of innovation, collaboration, and skill enhancement. Aligning with India’s Viksit Bharat @2047 vision and global Sustainable Development Goals, the conference aims to empower youth and catalyse translational research. Medical biotechnology is at the heart of this conference, given its transformative potential to reshape healthcare, improve diagnostic techniques, and deliver targeted therapies for complex diseases like cancer. Its critical role in areas such as vaccine innovation, personalized medicine, and regenerative solutions makes it a timely and necessary focus, especially as the world seeks sustainable answers to both health and environmental dilemmas.
By prioritizing medical biotechnology, the conference acknowledges the intersection of scientific innovation and societal wellbeing. Amidst the plenary talks, technical sessions, and expert panels, the workshop is integrated as a pivotal segment of the conference. It specifically harnesses the creativity and drive of the younger generation, offering them opportunities to develop skills, engage in hands-on problem-solving, and receive mentorship from seasoned professionals. Through this workshop, participants are equipped not only with advanced technical knowledge, but also with the collaborative and creative mindset needed to excel in a world characterized by rapid change and competition. The conference brings together a cross-section of stakeholders such as researchers, clinicians, startups, policy-makers, and features sessions on cancer biology, green biotech, AI-driven diagnostics, tissue engineering, and nanobiotechnology. The event fosters a dialogue that is interdisciplinary, actionable, and aimed at addressing real-world challenges while promoting environmental stewardship, self-reliance, and inclusive innovation.
About the Pre-Conference Workshop
The Pre-Conference Workshop at ICoMB 2026 is designed to enhance skills and empower youth. It provides hands-on training in animal cell culture, RT-PCR, FACS, and more, fostering creativity, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving.
Participants will gain practical exposure and mentorship from experts—preparing them to excel in a rapidly evolving biomedical research landscape.
Highlights
- Hands-on Skill Training: Workshop on Animal Cell Culture, RT-PCR, Immunohistochemistry & FACS with expert mentors and certification.
- Research Networking: Connect with national & international experts for collaborations.
- Awards & Recognition: Compete for prestigious SBTI awards in biotechnology domains.
- Career & Innovation: Present research and enhance industry–academia visibility.
- Student Exhibition: Showcase start-up ideas and receive expert feedback.
- Prizes: Exciting awards for best oral & poster presentations.
Major Topics
- Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
- Medical Diagnostics
- Public Health & Healthcare Policy Development
- Cancer and Immunotherapy
- Stem Cell Research & Tumor Microenvironment
- Genomics, Transcriptomics, Proteomics, and Metabolomics
- Nanotherapeutics & Host-Pathogen Interaction
- Multi-Drug Resistance & Anti-Microbial Resistance
Conference Themes and Sub-Themes
- Theme I: Molecular Mechanisms of Cellular Regulation
- Theme II: Cancer Biology and Cell Signalling
- Theme III: Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine
- Theme IV: Microbial Pathogenesis and Infection Biology
- Theme V: Immunotherapy and Immune Technology
- Theme VI: Neuroscience, Brain Health and Neuro-Oncology
- Theme VII: Biomaterial Sciences and Nanomedicine
- Theme VIII: Multi-omics and Therapeutic Targeting
- Theme IX: Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Theme X: Translational Biosciences and Public Health
Who Should Attend?
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Faculty, Researchers, Postdoc fellows, Biotechnologists, Clinicians,
Bachelors and Masters students, Phd Scholars (Any relevant field of Biological Sciences such as Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Medicine, Healthcare),
Industry Professionals, Entrepreneurs & Startups interested in health, biotech innovation, translational and clinical research, and policy.
Call for Papers & Workshop Details
International Conference on Medical Biotechnology (ICoMB 2026)
Call for Abstracts - Now Closed
We welcome all delegates to submit abstracts for Young Scientist/oral/poster presentation.
- Oral Presentations for PhD scholars, postdoctoral fellows, and researchers
- Poster Presentations for Bachelors and Masters students
Exciting prizes will be awarded to the best presentations!
Selected abstracts will be published in a Scopus Indexed Journal.
#All abstracts will be reviewed by Organizing review Committee. Only selected abstracts will be called for publication in Journal via a double blind peer review process as per journal's policy
SBTI Awards
SBTI Lifetime Achievement & Memorial Awards
- Padma Bhushan Professor M. V. Pylee Lifetime Achievement Award
- Dr. C. S. Paulose Memorial Oration Award
Young Scientist Awards (By SBTI with cash prize of Rs. 2500/-)
- KAPL Award — Best oral presentation in Industrial Biotechnology
- IBS Award — Best oral presentation in Medical Biotechnology / Software in Medicine
- Shri C V Jacob Award — Best paper in Plant Biotechnology / Spices
- Shri K.N. Narasimhiah Award — Best paper in Cancer Biology
- Kunnath Pharmaceuticals Award — Best paper in Herbal Medicine & Disease Management
- Prof. Edathil Vijayan Award — Best paper in Neuroscience / Neuroendocrinology
Eligibility for Presenters
- Eligible Presenters: Only for SBTI Members — Project Fellows, Research Scholars, and Early-career Researchers.
- Interested attendees who are not yet members can apply for SBTI membership prior to the conference and before the registration deadline.
- Once membership is obtained, participants are requested to share their Membership ID and payment details with the Organizing Secretary.
- For more information and to apply for membership, visit:
👉 https://sbtigene.org/membership/
Guidelines for Abstract Submission
Abstract Submission is now CLosed
Pre-Conference Workshop
Focused on hands-on training in:
- Animal cell culture protocols and cell viability assays
- Real-Time PCR (SYBR Green or TaqMan assays) and ΔCt analysis
- FACS and
- Immunohistochemistry
Eligibility: Postgraduate Students, Ph.D. Scholars, Research Fellows,
Industry Researchers, and Early-Career Researchers.
(*Prerequisite: Basic animal and mammalian cell culture knowledge required.)
Selection Criteria: Participants registering for the workshop will be evaluated based on their profile and a short statement of interest. Accepted participants will receive confirmation and payment instructions by email. Limited seats available.
Registration Fees
For Pre-Conference Workshop & ICoMB 2026 Conference
Pre-Conference Workshop (Hands-On Training)* "Workshop Registrations Closed"
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Students (Bachelors/Masters) |
2500/- |
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PhD Scholars/ Post Doc. Fellows |
3000/- |
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Faculty/Scientists |
3500/- |
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Corporate |
6000/- |
Conference (ICoMB 2026) Online participation Only
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Delegate |
Conference |
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Students (Bachelors/Masters) |
2500/- |
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PhD Scholars/ Post Doc. Fellows |
3000/- |
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Faculty/Scientists |
3500/- |
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Corporate |
6000/- |
- Fee structure includes full access to sessions, training kits, abstract book, and meals.
- Accommodation available on request. Extra charges applicable and not included in Registration fees.
- All fees are inclusive of 18% GST.
- 50% discount in Conference Registration Fee for Amity University-affiliated participants.
6th January 2026
Registration Link:
https://www.amity.edu/nspg/ICOMB2026/
Last Date of extended registration deadline:
6th January 2026About Us
Host Institutions
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Amity Institute of Biotechnology (AIB), Noida
Amity Institute of Biotechnology is a premier institute dedicated to scholarly excellence and translational innovation. Housing multiple government-funded research labs, AIB executes active biotech research projects. Led by experienced faculty, the institute emphasizes hands-on training, high-impact publications, and patent development. Students regularly collaborate on international journals and technology initiatives. AIB is committed to nurturing a skilled workforce aligned with industry standards and global biotech trends, including therapeutics, diagnostics, green chemistry, and AI in life sciences. -
Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida
Amity University (Noida) spans an urban campus and hosts students across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. It is recognized by UGC, accredited 'A+' by NAAC, and holds global affiliations with ACU, IETUK, and WASC. Amity emphasizes academic rigor, interdisciplinary research, and global employability. Its portfolio includes leading research publications, books, and case studies cited by institutions worldwide. With strengths in biotechnology, life sciences, and engineering, Amity provides a strong platform for this national-scale biotech conference. -
Society for Biotechnologists (India) – SBTI
Founded in 1995 at Cochin University of Science & Technology, SBTI is a leading national platform uniting scientists, students, educators, industrialists, clinicians, and professionals. SBTI organizes conferences, workshops, and publications to disseminate emerging biotech knowledge and foster networks across sectors. Its annual meeting is scheduled alongside national or international conferences hosted by reputed institutions across India.
SBTI Office Bearers
- Prof. Dr. Edathil Vijayan – President
- Prof. Dr. Sarita G Bhat – Vice President
- Dr. Anju TR – Secretary
- Dr. Ajith Vengellur – Treasurer
Eminent Speakers
International Speakers
Prof. Dr. Darren Tomlinson
Head of School of Molecular & Cellular Biology, Professor of Protein
Engineering, University of Leeds, UK
Prof. Dr. Thomas Hughes
Associate Professor of Cancer Biology, University of Leeds, UK.
Prof. Cinzia Allegrucci
Professor of Cancer Biology, University of Nottingham, UK
Prof. Dr. Efraim Reyes
Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, University of the
Basque Country UPV/EHU, Spain
Dr. Dona Johns
Research Officer, Children’s Cancer Institute, Lowy Cancer Research
Centre, UNSW, Australia
Prof. Dr. Pran Datta
Director of Research- Hematology & Oncology, University of Alabama,
Birmingham, USA
Prof. Dr. M Shiddiky
Professor of Nanotechnology, Charles Sturt University, Australia
Dr. Tushar Kumeria
Scientia Associate Professor, University of New South Wales (UNSW),
Sydney, Australia
Dr. Moumita Dutta
Research Scientist, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
Dr. Gaurav Chauhan
Assistant Professor, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo
Leon, Mexico
Dr. Akhil Varshney
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology and Centre for Advanced Vision Science, University of Virginia
Dr. Soni Kaundal
Staff Scientist, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA,
Dr. Gundeep Kaur
Research Scientist, at Department of Epigenetics & Molecular Carcinogenesis, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA.
Dr. Ravi Kumar
Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems, Magdeburg, Germany
National Speakers
Prof. Dr. Rana Pratap Singh
Vice-Chancellor, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, UP
Prof. Dr. Usha Agrawal
Vice-Chancellor, AIPH University, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
Prof. Dr. Suman Dhar
Vice Chancellor, TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi
Prof. Dr. Edathil Vijayan
Chairperson, NASI-Kerala Chapter
Dr. I Balakrishna
Joint Director and Scientist, Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India
Dr. Arvind Sahu
Executive Director, RCB, Faridabad
Prof. Dr. Krishnamurthy
Nataranjan
Senior Professor, Dr. BR Ambedkar Centre for Biomedical Research,
University of Delhi, North Campus
Dr. Debasisa Mohanty
Director, NII, New Delhi
Prof. Dr. Sagar Sengupta
Director, NIBMG, Kalyani, West Bengal
Dr. Vinay K Nandicoori
Director, CSIR-CCMB, Hyderabad
Dr. Souvik Maiti
Director, CSIR-IGIB, New Delhi
Dr. Sanjeev Khosla
Director, CSIR-IMTECH
Prof. Dr. Gobardhan Das
Director, IISER Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Prof. Dr. Dulal Panda
Director, NIPER, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab
Dr. Rohan Sinha
Senior Director, Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery, Max Hospital, Noida
Prof. Dr. Vikram Datta
Director, Professor and Head Neonatology, Kalawati Hospital, Lady
Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
Dr. Rohit Kumar
Head of Department and Associate Professor, Department of Pulmonary
and Critical Care, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung
Hospital, New Delhi
Prof. Dr. Thomas Pucadyil
Professor, IISER, Pune
Prof. Dr. Pranay Tanwar
Professor, Dr. B.R.A. Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, AIIMS, New
Delhi
Prof. Dr. Roop Mallik
IIT Bombay, Maharashtra
Prof. Dr. Bushra Ateeq
Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Prof. Dr. Bijoy Kumar Kuanr
Special Centre for Nanoscience, JNU, New Delhi
Prof. Dr. Prashant Mishra
Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, IIT Delhi
Dr. Asheesh Gupta
Scientist F, Group Head, Pharmacology Division, DIPAS-DRDO, New Delhi
Dr. Sanjeev Das
Genetics, Cell Signalling & Cancer Biology, NII, New Delhi
Dr. Sinosh Skariyachan
Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, St. Pius X College,
Kerala
Dr. Arnab Ghosh,
Assistant Professor, Deputy Coordinator of Bioinformatics Facility,
Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh
Dr Kunzang Chosdol (MD, PhD, FAMS)
Professor
Department of Biochemistry
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi-29, India.
Dr Biswarup Basu
Senior Scientific Officer
Chittaranjan National cancer Institute, Kolkata, West
Prof. Dr. Jayaseelan Murugaiyan
Head of Department of Biological Sciences, SRM University, Andhra Pradesh
Prof. Dr. Mahuya Sengupta
Department of Biotechnology, Assam University, Silchar
Dr. S. Gopalan Sampathkumar
Scientist, National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi
Dr. Pushkar Sharma
Scientist, National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi
Dr. Tanmay Majumdar
Scientist, National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi
Dr. KG Raghu
Christ College, Irinjalakuda, Kerala
Dr. Showket Hussain
Scientist E, ICMR-NICPR
Dr. Jayanta Bhattacharyya
Associate Professor, Center for Biomedical Engineering, IIT Delhi
Dr. Rakesh Bhatia
Ramanujan Faculty, Amity University, Punjab
Prof. Dr. Manoj Garg
Assistant Director, Amity Institute of Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Amity University Noida
Dr. Mallika Chatterjee,
Associate Professor, Amity Institute of Neuropsychology & Neurosciences, Amity University Noida
Prof. Dr. Kumud Bala
Deputy Dean Student Welfare, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Noida
Prof. Dr. Hridayesh Prakash
Professor and Deputy Director , Amity Centre of Translational Research
Dr. Monalisa Mukherjee,
Director, Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies (AICCRS), Amity University Noida
Prof. Dr. Ranu Nayak
Professor, Amity Institute of Nano Technology, Amity University Noida
Dr. Devalina Ray
Associate Professor, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Noida
Dr. Arindam Pramanik
Assistant Professor, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Noida
