Pre-Conference Workshop & Symposium
July 25th 2025

Time (in hrs) Description Venue
08:00 - 09:00 Registration First Floor, KNBIRVO Block
09:00 - 13:00 Workshop I
Mastering Next Generation Sequencing Workflow
A Hands-on Workshop
Lectures: Lecture Hall, First Floor, KNBIRVO Block
Practicals: Core Lab, Fourth Floor, KNBIRVO Block
10:00 - 13:00 Workshop II
Trending Technologies in Multiomics
VD Swami Auditorium, Seventh Floor, KNBIRVO Block
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Sky Lounge, Eighth Floor, KNBIRVO Block
14:00 - 17:00 Symposium / Panel Discussion
Lab to Launch: Fast-Tracking Innovation from Academia to Industry
VD Swami Auditorium, Seventh Floor, KNBIRVO Block
17:00 - 17:30 Tea / Coffee Sky Lounge, Eighth Floor, KNBIRVO Block

WORKSHOP- I

Mastering Next Generation Sequencing Workflow - A Hands-On Workshop

About the Workshop

  • Accurate DNA library preparation is key to successful NGS.
  • This hands-on workshop offers practical training using the NEB Next kit, helping participants understand each step and avoid common pitfalls.
Workshop I – Session Details
Time (Hrs) Session Title Details / Speaker
9:00 - 9:05 Introduction Brief introduction to the workshop and its objectives – Dr. Ashwani Kumar Kamal, New England Biolabs
9:05 - 9:15 Overview of The NGS Workflow – From Sample to Data Role of Library preparation in the NGS Workflow – Dr. Ashwani Kumar Kamal
9:15 - 9:30 Introduction to NEBNext Library Prep Kit Introduction to Key reagents, Kit components Quality control steps.
10:00 - 12:45 Hands-on Session Demonstration and Library preparation by Participants
1. DNA Fragmentation and End Repair
2. Adapter Ligation and Bead Clean up
3. PCR Enrichment and Clean up
12:45 - 13:00 Troubleshooting and Best Practices Interactive discussion on protocol pitfalls and remedial measures

WORKSHOP- II

Trending Technologies in Multiomics - Dry Demo & Talks

About the Workshop

  • This workshop is conducted by 10X Genomics in collaboration with GeneX India Bioscience Pvt. Ltd.
  • It offers a bird’s-eye view of single-cell and spatial multiomics, helping participants understand the tips and tricks of achieving success with the latest technologies.
Workshop II - Session Details
Time (Hrs) Session Title Details / Speaker
10:00 - 10:30 Introduction to Single Cell and Spatial Technologies Dr. Avid Hussain, Country Business Manager,10x Genomics
10:30 - 11:00 Tips and Tricks for Successful Single Cell and Spatial Experiments with 10x Genomics Mr. Aravinda Lochan, Field Application Scientist, GeneX India Bioscience
11:00 - 12:00 Dry Demo – Overview of 10x Genomics Instruments Introduction to Key reagents Kit components Quality control steps.
12:00 - 13:00 Data Visualization and Analysis Software Demo Mr. Aravinda Lochan, Field Application Scientist, GeneX India Bioscience

SYMPOSIUM & PANEL DISCUSSION

Symposium/Panel Discussion – Session Details
Time (Hrs) Speaker Title
14:00 - 14:20 Dr. Dhanajaya Dendukuri
CEO and Co-Founder, Achira Labs Pvt Ltd., Bengaluru
From the lab to the clinic: Transitioning Point of care testing technologies in the Indian context
14:20 - 14:40 Dr. Anirudh Ranganathan
Co-Founder, Director, Sekkei Bio Pvt Ltd, Chennai
Innovative drug discovery from a Startup perspective
14:40 - 15:00 Dr. Kavitha Sairam
Founder & CEO, FIBSOL Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Director, 1000FARMS Agritech, Chennai
Lab to market: Journey as an entrepreneur
15:00 - 15:20 Mr. Suhridh Sundaram
Chief Operating Officer, Avay Biosciences Pvt Ltd,
Bengaluru
From Prototypes to products – Insights into the early years of a startup
15:20 - 15:40 Mr. Shivaramakrishnan
Co-Founder and CTO, Forest Studio Labs & Soul Scientific Pvt. Ltd.
CTO, Phyto Evolution Pvt Ltd, Chennai
A meandering traverse – from nanoparticles to neurons and plants
15:40 - 16:00 Dr. B. Deepa
Founder, Patent Attorney, Bhavesh Associates, Chennai
IPR an overview
16:00 - 17:00 Panel Discussion Bridging the Gap: Turning Research Breakthroughs into Market-Ready Solutions