SUNDAY, 11 October 2026
Active and Passive Learning Events
1045 ~ 1100 JST
0715 ~ 0730 IST
(0145 ~ 0200 GMT)
0715 ~ 0730 IST
(0145 ~ 0200 GMT)
Welcome and Introductory remarks
1100 ~ 1210 JST
0730 ~ 0840 IST
(0200 ~ 0310 GMT)
0730 ~ 0840 IST
(0200 ~ 0310 GMT)
Prof. Dr. Muralidhar L. Hegde, Ph.D. F-ABAP,
Everett E. and Randee K. Bernal Centennial Endowed Chair of Neurological Institute
Professor, Department of Neurosurgery
Director (Inaugural), Division of DNA Repair Research ,
Center for Neuroregeneration
Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston Methodist, Houston, Texas, USA
Title: Development of SH-SY5Y cell lines and its significance in addressing diseases originating due to protein-misfolding at cellular level
Prof. K. S. Jagannatha Rao, (Moderator)
PhD, FNASc, FABAP, FABS, FLS (UK), FRSB (UK), FRSC (UK), FAPAS, FTWAS
Pro-Chancellor, Koneru Lakshmaiah Deemed to be University, Vijayawada, India.
Dr. K. Raghavan, (Moderator)
MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), FRCPCH (UK) ,
Developmental Paediatrician; Specialist in General Paediatrics & Paediatric Neurology.
RK Maples Hospital, Madurai, India.
Ms. Nivetha R, (Moderator)
Assistant Professor,
Department of Computer science and Engineering,
Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, India.
1210 ~ 1400 JST
0840 ~ 1030 IST
(0310 ~ 0500 GMT)
0840 ~ 1030 IST
(0310 ~ 0500 GMT)
Fujio Cup Quiz (FCQ) -Finalist Presentation.
Presentation I.
Dr. J. R. Sneha & Dr. R. Sharadh Kumar ,
The Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University, Guindy, Chennai, India.
Topic: Significance of the findings of Unfolded Protein Response (UPR) and the studies which have gained significance in terms of beneficial modulation of α-Synuclein misfolding in children with autism through gut microbiome.
Presentation II.
Ms. Nikhitha Murali Shankar & Ms. Sudiksha Radhakrishnan,
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India.
Topic: Cell based and regenerative approaches to solve the donor corneal shortage; from basic studies progressing towards translation and clinical application.
Presentation III.
Dr. V Sameer Kumar Reddy & Dr. Chava Aravind Kumar,
Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Hyderabad, India.
Topic: Spongiofibrosis in urethral stricture and database development incorporating indirect simple biomarkers to predict as well as plan efficient management strategies for urethral stricture.
Presentation IV.
Ms. Ganga Anand Desai & Mr. Amith Mathew,
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India
Topic: Developing strategies by which inflammation and cell death can be managed in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and futuristic approaches through such methods in managing mitochondrial cell death associated diseases.
1400 ~ 1520 JST
1030 ~ 1150 IST
(0500 ~ 0620 GMT)
1030 ~ 1150 IST
(0500 ~ 0620 GMT)
Plenary Session
Dr. Sanjeev P Srinivas, MBBS , FACS (Opthalmology),
Darshan Eye Care & Surgical Centre, Chennai, India.
Title: Cell based therapies for Ocular Surface Diseases.
Dr. P. Parikumar, (Moderator)
The Light and Light Ventures Limited, United Kingdom ,
The Light Eye Hospital, Dharmapuri.
Dr. Namitha Bhuvaneswari, (Moderator)
Professor & Head of Ophthalmology,
Meenakshi Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, India.
Dr. M. Rita Hepsi Rani, (Moderator)
MS (Ophthal), DNB (Ophthal) FAICO (Oculoplasty, Squint and Paediatric Ophthal)
Head, Department of Ophthalmology,
Government Thoothukudi Medical College Hospital, India.
1520 ~ 1600 JST
1150 ~ 1230 IST
(0620 ~ 0700 GMT)
1150 ~ 1230 IST
(0620 ~ 0700 GMT)