BioInnovate 2026, organized by Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education in association with Arizona State University (ASU) and Indian Association of Applied Microbiologists (IAAM), aims to provide a multidisciplinary platform for showcasing emerging innovations in biotechnology. The conference will explore advances in areas such as genomics, bioengineering, synthetic biology, biopharmaceuticals and AI-driven life sciences. The conference will bring in experts in various areas of biotechnology from India and abroad and will provide a platform for students and young researchers for sharing and gaining insights into recent advances in biotechnology and allied fields.
Prof. K. Dharmalingam Director-Research, Aravind Medical Research Foundation, Madurai Prof. A.W. Santhosh Kumar Vice Chancellor, Amity University, Mumbai Prof. Richard Coico (online), Director, Clinical and Translational Science Center SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, New York, USA, Dr. Shwetal Mehta, Ina Levine Chair for Brain Tumor Research and Deputy Director, Ivy Brain Tumor Center Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ, USA Prof. Vel Murugan, Director of Clinical Research, Biodesign Center for Personalized Diagnostics, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA Prof. Rajesh Sani, Distinguished Professor, South Dakota Mines, Rapid City, SD, USA, Prof. S. Mahalingam, Indian Institute of Technology - Madras, Chennai Dr. Devon Taylor (online), Associate Director, AstraZeneca, Baltimore, USA Shyam S. Biswal, PhD, MPH (online), Professor, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, USA Dr Kar Muthumani, President-Research & Development, Bharat Biotech, Hyderabad Dr P. Sundaresan, ICMR Emeritus Scientist, Aravind Medical Research Foundation, Madurai, INDIA Dr. Somnath Dutta, Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Prof. Kulbhushan Tikoo, Dean, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab Dr. Sanjeeva Srivastava, Professor, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT-Bombay Dr. Utpal Tatu Professor and Chair, Department of Biochemistry, IISc., Bangalore
Authors who wish to submit abstract should follow the prescribed fom1at. Abstracts accepted for oral/poster presentation will be notified via email. Authors selected for oral presentation will make a 10-minute presentation (8 minutes presentation and 2 minutes discussion). Poster boards that can hold 4 feet x 3 feet (height X width) posters will be available for Poster Presentation. Submit Abstract to: bioinnovate2026@klu.ac.in
Participants are requested to fill in the registration form available online along with the details of prescribed fee mentioned below. 18% GST Registration fee is to be paid along with the registration form. Payments can be made by RTGS/ NEFT/ Wire Transfer (Non Indians) payments should be made using the following account details.For Registration < click here>
Account Name: Department of Biotechnology-KLU Account No. : 335602011100376 Bank : Union Bank of India IFSC Code : UBIN0562734
| Category | Early Bird Registration | Late Registration | Spot Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| UG & PG Students | Rs. 1500 | Rs. 2000 | Rs. 2500 |
| Research Fellows and Post-docs | Rs. 2500 | Rs. 3000 | Rs. 3500 |
| Faculty / Scientist (industry) | Rs. 3500 | Rs. 4000 | Rs. 4500 |
Accommodation will bear a payment and can be arranged in the Guest House / Hostels on first-come first served basis. Please request in advance.
| Last Date for submission of abstract | May 20, 2026 |
| Notification of acceptance of abstract | May 25, 2026 |
| Last Date for Early Bird Registration | May 31, 2026 |
| Conference Dates | July, 16-18, 2026 |
CHIEF PATRONS Dr. S. Arivalagi, Pro-Chancellor, KARE Dr. S. Shasi Anand, Vice President, KARE Mr S. Arjun Kalasalingam, Vice President, KARE PATRONS Dr. S. Narayanan, Vice Chancellor, KARE Dr. V. Vasudevan, Registrar, KARE Dr Joshua LaBaer, Executive Director, Biodesign Institute, ASU ORGANIZING CHAIRS Dr. K. Sundar, Senior Professor and Dean, SBCE, KARE Dr Vel Murugan, Research Professor and Director of Clinical Research, Arizona State University, USA Dr M. Pallikonda Rajasekaran, Director-R&D, KARE CONVENERS Dr. B. Vanavil, Head, Department of Biotechnology, KARE Dr T. Kathiresan, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, KARE Dr R. Rajam, Head, Department of Food Technology, KARE ORGANIZING SECRETARIES Dr. S. Ram Kumar Pandian, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, KARE Dr S. Sheik Asraf, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, KARE JOINT SECRETARIES Dr K. Jyothi Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, KARE Dr P. Priya Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, KARE TREASURER Dr J. Kanimozhi, Associate Professor, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, KARE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Dr A. Muthukumaran, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, KARE Dr Naresh Kumar Sharma, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, KARE Dr L. Muthulakshmi, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, KARE INDUSTRY PARTNERS Dr Deepak Venkataraman, Blude Life Science and Tech, Madurai. Dr Vignesh, Blude Life Science and Tech, Madurai.
The Organizing Secretaires BioInnovate’26 Department of Biotechnology School of Bio, Chemical and Processing Engineering Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Krishnankoil – 626126 Tamilnadu, INDIA For details, please contact: Dr S. Ram Kumar Pandian - +91-9003440063 Dr S. Sheik Asraf - +91-8526670046 Dr P. Priya - +91-9486332985 Email: bioinnovate2026@klu.ac.in
