Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University
School of Life Sciences
IALS-2026
Innovations and Applications in Life Sciences
Vector-Borne Diseases & Antimicrobial Resistance
Conference Dates
26th & 27th February 2026
Venue
Senate Hall, SRTMU, Nanded
Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University
Established in 1994 by the Government of Maharashtra, SRTMU Nanded has emerged as a premier institution of higher education in the Marathwada region. The university is committed to academic excellence, cutting-edge research, innovation, and fostering global collaborations.
The School of Life Sciences at SRTMU is at the forefront of biological research, offering programs that integrate traditional knowledge with modern scientific approaches. Our faculty members are actively engaged in research on infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and public health.
1994
Year Established
NAAC B++
Accreditation
Our Vision
To be a globally recognized center of excellence in life sciences research, contributing to sustainable solutions for public health challenges through innovation, collaboration, and community engagement.
IALS-2026: Bridging Research & Practice
The International Conference on Innovations and Applications in Life Sciences brings together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and industry experts to address critical challenges in vector-borne diseases and antimicrobial resistance.
Vector-Borne Diseases
Explore emerging challenges in malaria, dengue, chikungunya, and other VBDs with focus on surveillance, prevention, and novel interventions.
Antimicrobial Resistance
Address the global AMR crisis through discussions on stewardship, novel therapeutics, and integrated approaches to combat resistance.
One Health Approach
Integrate human, animal, and environmental health perspectives for comprehensive solutions to infectious disease challenges.
Main Themes & Objectives
Vector-Borne Diseases & AMR
Epidemiology, pathogenesis, and control strategies for VBDs and drug-resistant pathogens
One Health & Integrated Approaches
Collaborative frameworks linking human, animal, and environmental health
AMR Trends & Surveillance
Global and regional surveillance data, resistance patterns, and monitoring systems
Innovations in Molecular Diagnostics
Next-generation sequencing, point-of-care testing, and rapid diagnostic technologies
AI & Vector Research
Machine learning applications in disease prediction, vector surveillance, and drug discovery
Translational Research
Bench-to-bedside approaches, clinical trials, and therapeutic innovations
Keynote & Invited Speakers
Learn from world-renowned experts in life sciences, public health, and infectious disease research
INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES
Dr El Hadji Amadou Niang
Professor
Cheikh Anta Diop University, Senegal
Prof. Kimberly Fornace
Associate Professor
NUS, Singapore
Prof. Theraraphap Charoenviriyaphap
Professor
Kasetsart University, Thailand
Prof. Neil Francis Lobo
Professor
University of Notre Dame, USA
KEYNOTE / INVITED SPEAKERS
Dr. Vinod Paul
Member
NITI Aayog, New Delhi
Dr. Rajiv Bahl
Secretary DHR & Director General
ICMR, New Delhi
Dr. Anup Anvikar
Director
ICMR–NIMR, New Delhi
Dr. Pragya Yadav
Director-in-Charge
ICMR-NIOH, Nagpur
Dr. Rakesh Mishra
Director
TIGS, Bangalore
Dr. Rina Tilak
Former Scientist G
AFMC, Pune
Chandrasekhar Nair
Director & CTO
Molbio Diagnostics, Bangalore
Organizing Committee
Chief Patron
Hon'ble Dr. Manohar G. Chaskar
Vice-Chancellor
Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded
Patrons
Hon'ble Dr. Ashok M. Mahajan
Pro-Vice Chancellor
SRTMU, Nanded
Hon'ble Dr. Sudhir B. Deshmukh
Dean
Dr. Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College and Hospital, Nanded
Dr. D. D. Pawar
I/c Registrar
SRTMU, Nanded
Dr. M. K. Patil
I/c Dean, S&T
SRTMU, Nanded
Co-Patrons
Dr. S. K. Ghosh
Prof. of Practice,
SRTM University,Nanded
Dr. Chaitali Ghosh
Visiting Professor
SRTMUN
Dr. S. J. Wadher
I/c Director, IIL
SRTMUN
Dr. B. S. Reddy
Director, IQAC
SRTMUN
Conveners
Dr. B. S. Surwase
Convener
Director, SLS, SRTMUN
Dr. Ashok Giri
Convener
Scientist-G, CSIR-NCL, Pune
Dr. S. P. Chavan
Co-Convener
Professor, SLS, SRTMUN
Organizing Secretaries
Dr. L. H. Kamble
Professor, SLS, SRTMUN
Dr. H. J. Bhosale
Professor, SLS, SRTMUN
Dr. S. T. Hajare
Assistant Professor, SLS, SRTMUN
Dr. Suyash A. Kathade
Assistant Professor, SLS, SRTMUN
Organizing Committee
Dr. T. A. Kadam
Professor, SLS
Dr. Prashant Wakte
I/c Director, Sub-Campus
Dr. A. P. Pathak
Professor, SLS
Dr. Umesh P. Dhuldaj
Member
Dr. Milind N. Gaikwad
Member
Dr. Sanjay U. Chavan
Member
Ms. Vidya Sukare
Member
Ms. Pratibha Dhawale
Member
Ms. Prajakta Chandolkar
Member
Ms. Rubiya Shaikh
Member
Mr. Govind Suryawanshi
Member
Ms. Samrin Pathan
Member
Advisory Committees
National Advisory Committee
| Dr. S. Mohan Karuppayil, Jalgaon | Dr. S.H. Nile, NABI, Mohali | Prof. Arun S. Kharat, JNU, New Delhi |
| Prof. B.L. Chaudhary, KBC NMU, Jalgaon | Dr. Avinash B. Ade, SP PU, Pune | Dr. G.B. Zore, CUR, Ajmer |
| Dr. Niteen Phirke, SGB AU, Amravati | Dr. Ragini Bodade, SP PU, Pune | Dr. Devendra Lingojwar, Adeetech, Pune |
| Dr. Sameer Bhagyawant, JU, Gwalior | Dr. Prashant Dixit, Dr. BAMU, Dharashiv | Dr. Jitendra Kulkarni, Dr. BAMU, Dharashiv |
| Dr. Bhagwan Rakadwad, Yenepova | Dr. Rajendra Patil, Pune | Dr. K.D. Kamble, SGBAU Amravati |
| Dr. A.G. Jadhav, GIS, Chh. Sambhajinagar | Dr. Ulhas Patil, Mumbai | Dr. P.R. Puranik, KBC NMU, Jalgaon |
| Dr. Barkate, Ahmedbad | Dr. Ganesh T., Dharwad | Dr. B.B. Waykar, Dr. BAMU, Chh. Sambhajinagar |
| Dr. L.B. Dama, Solapur University, Solapur | Prof. Yankamchi S.R., Shivaji University, Kolhapur | Prof. Kadadevru, Dharwad University, Dharwad |
| Prof. Varsha Dhurve, RTM University, Nagpur | Dr. Sonwane Kailas, SU, Kolhapur | Dr. Sanjay Deshmukh, Mumbai |
| Dr. Vijay Upadhyay, PU, Vadodara | Dr. Bipin Raj, NK BU, Pune | Dr. Achut Bharose, VN MKV, Latur |
Local Advisory Committee
| Dr. MMV Baig, Nanded | Dr. Ambadas Kadam, Parbhani | Dr. H.S. Jagtap, Parbhani |
| Dr. S.S. Nanaware, Nanded | Dr. Saheb Shinde, Nanded | Dr. Santosh More, Nanded |
| Dr. Anand Atnoorkar, Degloor | Dr Preeta Borkar, Nanded | Dr. Sunita R. Mukkawar, Parbhani |
| Dr. S. V. Kshirasagar, Gangakhed | Dr. Dhole Nagesh, Bhokar | Dr. Makarand Cherekar, Nanded |
| Dr. Dhananjay Gond, Nanded | Dr. N.S. Solanke, NMDC, Hingoli | Dr. Apastthamb, Nanded |
| Dr. D.M. Jadhav, Nanded | Dr. Vishal Marathe, Nanded | Dr. Sanjay Niture, Udgir |
| Dr. Ashish Gulwe, Latur | Dr. Ramesh Kolhe, NMDC, Hingoli | Dr. Rahul More, Latur |
| Dr. Irshad Baig, NMDC, Hingoli | Dr. Ravi Barde, Purna | Dr. Purushottam Pawar, Pallam |
International Advisory Committee
Distinguished global experts contributing to the advancement of life sciences research
Dr. Feleke Eriso
Dilla University
Ethiopia
Dr. Joakim Larsson
University of Gothenburg
Sweden
Dr. Sabiha Essack
University of KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
Dr. G. D. Khedkar
BAM University
India
Dr. Andualem Arimo
Mizan–Teji University
Ethiopia
Dr. Geetanjali Kapoor
ReAct Asia Pacific
Asia-Pacific
Dr. Kasim Sakran Abbas
University of Kirkuk
Iraq
Dr. Omar Awad Alsaid
Jouf University
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Vikram S. Shenoy
Innoscience Research
Malaysia
Dr. Kornelia Smalla
Julius Kühn Institute
Germany