Peninsular Plexus 2K26
A National Workshop & Conference hosted by the Dept. of Pharmacology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi & Government Medical College, Surat.
24th Jan — Workshop
25th Jan — Conference
About the Event
Venue
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala
Organized By
Dept. of Pharmacology, AIMS Kochi & Government Medical College, Surat
Credit Hours
Applied for credit hours
Contact
Leadership & Patrons
Dr. Prem Nair
Provost and Group Medical Director, Amrita Hospitals
Dr. Gireesh Kumar K. P.
Principal, Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi
Dr. Prathapan Nair P.
Emeritus Professor and Senior Medical Administrator
Dr. Beena K. V.
Additional Medical Superintendent
Dr. (Brig) Ajoy Menon
Senior Medical Administrator, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Advisory & Scientific Committees
Advisory Committee
Dr. P. G. Nayar · Dr. Rataboli P. V. · Dr. Prithpal Singh · Dr. J. Thirunavukkarasu · Dr. Abhima M. B. · Dr. Susan Mani · Dr. Veenasree S. N. · Dr. Shailendra Handu · Dr. Shiva Murthy Nanjundappa · Dr. Prakash Krishnan · Dr. Syam S. · Dr. Annapurna Y. · Dr. Sujatha M. B. · Dr. Sanal Kumar · Dr. Seema P. Mohamedali
Scientific Committee
Dr. Yogendra Keche · Dr. Preet Sood · Dr. Chitralekha Nayak · Dr. Hardik Vaniya · Dr. Kunal Ghataliya · Dr. Mahesh Kumar D. · Dr. Akhila Nandan
Organizing Committees
Reception & Registration
Dr. Rajalakshmi A. N. · Dr. Amritha Ashok Nair · Dr. Aarti Jambu · Dr. Amarnath Singh · Dr. Parth Rijhwani · Dr. Shailesh Mor · Dr. Urvi Barot
Technical Committee
Dr. Paras Shah · Dr. Jay Patel · Dr. Milan Danger · Dr. Chirag Gediya · Dr. Anjali Rathod · Dr. Vaibhav Panchal · Dr. Dhara Parmar
Transport Committee
Dr. Savitri P. · Dr. Shalini Thomas · Dr. Tushar Talavia · Dr. Savan Ajmera · Dr. Mayur Aghara · Dr. Vaibhav Solanki · Dr. Paresh Katariya
Finance Committee
Dr. Dhanya Sacheendran · Dr. Rosme David · Dr. Manoj Halpati · Dr. Manan Moradiya · Dr. Jay Patel · Dr. Sanket Vasoya · Dr. Chirag Adwani · Dr. Aditya Rathod
Presentation Committee (Group A)
Dr. Sajal Pandya · Dr. Kajal Chaudhari · Dr. Anil Makwana · Dr. Dilip Kanjariya · Dr. Aarmin Shaikh · Dr. Trushti Rathva
Presentation Committee (Group B)
Dr. Aakash Shah · Dr. Sagar Vekariya · Dr. Hetal Gamit · Dr. Dhruvi Patel · Dr. Krupa Suvariya · Dr. Ankita Jikadara
Food Committee
Dr. Mamatha Jayachandran · Dr. Devu Raju
Sat, 24th Jan
Workshop Schedule
1
8:15 – 9:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
2
9:00 – 9:15 AM
Introductory Talk: Preclinical Research & Achievements of Amrita Centre for Preclinical Research — Dr. A.K.K. Unni, Professor & Head, Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, AIMS Kochi
3
9:15 – 9:45 AM
Animal Welfare & Ethics, CCSEA Guidelines — Dr. K.P. Sreekumar, Professor, Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, AIMS Kochi
4
9:45 – 10:30 AM
MRI, Micro CT & Ultrasound Imaging Techniques in Preclinical Animal Research — Dr. G.S. Gowd, Asst. Professor, Amrita Centre for Nanosciences & Molecular Medicine, AIMS Kochi
5
10:30 – 10:45 AM
Tea Break
6
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Laboratory Animal Management & Experimentation — Dr. Ashok R. Unni, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, AIMS Kochi Discussion: Studies Conducted Utilising Different Imaging Techniques — Dr. Sithara M.S., Tutor, Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, AIMS Kochi
7
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Hands-On Pharmacokinetics: Visualizing One Compartment Models — Dr. Acharya C. & Dr. Diwakar, Dept. of Pharmacology, GMC Surat
8
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Lunch
Sun, 25th Jan
Conference Schedule
1
8:15 – 9:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
2
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Role of Biomarkers in Therapeutics — Dr. Sneha Ambwani, Pharmacology, AIIMS Jodhpur
3
9:30 – 10:00 AM
Inauguration
4
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Dr. P. V. Rataboli Oration — Evolution of Antidepressants — Dr. E. Mohandas, Psychiatry, Sun Healthcare, Thrissur
5
10:45 – 11:15 AM
Epigenetics and its Relevance in Therapy — Dr. Jacob Peedicayil, Pharmacology, CMC Vellore
6
11:15 – 11:30 AM
Tea Break
7
11:30 AM – 12:10 PM
Immunotherapeutics in Cancer — Dr. Nikhil Krishna Das, Oncology, AIMS Kochi
8
12:10 – 12:45 PM
Novel Molecules and Drug Delivery Related to Integument — Dr. Vineetha Varghese Panicker, Dermatology, AIMS Kochi
9
12:45 PM Onwards
Lunch
Call for Paper / Poster Submission
Submit your original research for e-Paper or e-Poster presentation at Peninsular Plexus 2K26. Abstracts must be max 300 words (introduction to conclusion) in English.
Abstract Must Include
Title · Author names · Presenter name · College/Hospital · PG guide (if applicable) · Keywords · Introduction · Methodology · Results · Statistical analysis · Conclusion
Biography Required
Full name · Designation & department · Contact info (mobile & email) · Category (Paper / Poster Presentation)
Abstract Submission
Mail in .docx format only. Presenter must be registered. Only original research accepted. ✉️ abstract.peninsularplexus@gmail.com
Presentation Guidelines
E-Poster (Online)
Orientation: Landscape · Size: 48" × 36" · Font: Arial · Format: PDF only · No multimedia (videos) · Images, graphs & tables allowed File name: FullName_Branch_Poster_Online ✉️ poster.peninsularplexus@gmail.com
E-Paper (Online)
Format: .ppt, 4:3 standard · Duration: 5 min + 1 min Q&A · Font: Arial ≥20pt · Max 12 slides · Include audio narration · Organizing team will display presentations File name: FullName_Branch_Paper_Online ✉️ paper.peninsularplexus@gmail.com
Deadlines & Terms
E-Paper Abstract
Latest by 20 Nov 2025 in .docx format
Final E-Poster
Latest by 20 Dec 2025 in .pdf format
Final E-Paper
Latest by 20 Dec 2025 in .ppt format
Terms & Conditions: No certificate for co-authors. Violation of guidelines may lead to rejection. Send abstract to abstract.peninsularplexus@gmail.com · paper to paper.peninsularplexus@gmail.com · poster to poster.peninsularplexus@gmail.com
Registration
Eligible: Doctors, Medical Faculties, Senior Residents & PG students in Pharmacology, Physiology, Anaesthesia, and Medicine. Registration is non-cancellable and non-transferable. No kit or certificate for accompanying persons.
Additional Paper/Poster
₹500 per additional submission
Online Delegate Discount
₹500 less for online conference delegates
IntPCON Member Discount
₹500 less for Life-member & student category IntPCON members
Bank Details: Name: Interested Person's Conclave Trust · Account No: 50100559018472 · IFS Code: HDFC0000067
What's Included
Offline Attendance
Access to all scientific sessions & exhibition halls · Virtual meeting platform access · Breakfast & Lunch · E-certificate
Online Attendance
E-version of all conference material · Virtual scientific sessions, exhibition booths & poster area · E-certificate Login credentials will be sent closer to the event dates.
Note: Accompanying persons, including spouse, will not be allowed to attend or enter scientific sessions. Organizers take no responsibility for loss of belongings or damage to property at the venue or during transit.
Places to Visit in Kochi
Cherai Beach
Hill Palace Museum
Edappally Church Complex
Kochi Backwaters
Cochin Thirumala Devaswom Temple
Nearby Accommodation
Hotels near Amrita Hospital, Kochi — ranging from 300 meters to 1.6 km away.
Register Now
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