ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
About the Conference
India is making rapid strides in Basic Science and Technology research aimed at clinical applications. Bridging the gap between translational research—including basic science, technology, and clinical practice—is an urgent priority for today’s clinicians.
Cure Trust, in collaboration with IISc Bangalore and PRIMER, proudly presents Treat-DM 2025.
From decoding fundamental pathophysiology to exploring cutting-edge treatment modalities, this journey demands years of scientific effort. For the first time, leading scientists across India from diverse disciplines will engage directly with clinicians. The conference will spotlight India’s finest talent in Clinical Medicine and Basic Science.
Groundbreaking Indian research will be showcased in areas such as Genetics, Nano sensors, CGMs, Artificial Pancreas, Obesity, Cancer, MASLD, AI-driven early detection of CKD and CVD, Metabolic Signatures, Glucose and Lipid Flux, and much more.
Treat-DM 2025 will deliver the latest insights essential for clinical practice advancement, presented by distinguished experts in Endocrinology and Diabetes. The sessions are forward-looking, crystal clear, and deeply practice-oriented.
This conference is tailored for Endocrinologists, Physicians, General Practitioners, Postgraduate Students, and Interns. On the basic science front, it welcomes Faculty, PhD scholars, and students from IISc and other research institutions and organisations.
Topics covering Nutrition, Lifestyle, Mental Health, and Obesity will also engage Nutritionists and Diabetes Educators. Every facet of diabetes care—from OHA, Insulin, GLP-1 therapies to personalised education and resistance training—will be thoroughly discussed.
Making Life Sweet Without Sugar – A unique convergence of clinicians and scientists striving for a healthier future.
Treat-DM fosters synergy between science and practice, enabling a deeper understanding and improved care pathways through the fusion of clinical insight and research innovation.
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Highlights of Conference
- Keynote address
- Orations by eminent personalities
- Plenary sessions featuring expert panels discussing different aspects of diabetes
- Workshops for hands-on learning and skill development
- Debates on controversial topics related to diabetes management and treatment
- Poster presentations showcasing the latest research and findings in diabetes
- Networking opportunities for attendees to connect with peers, researchers, and industry experts
- Symposia focusing on specific topics or areas within research and management
- Basic science and research methodology workshop
Organising Committee
Dr. Rohit N Kulkarni
Chairman Scientific CommitteeDr. Rohit N Kulkarni
Chairman Scientific Committee
Dr. Nikhil Gandasi
Co-Org Secretary & Co-Ordinator from IIScDr. Nikhil Gandasi
Co-Org Secretary & Co-Ordinator from IISc
Advisors
Dr. Navakanta Bhat
Dean, Division of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Prof. Centre for Nano Science and Engineering IIScDr. Navakanta Bhat
Dean, Division of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Prof. Centre for Nano Science and Engineering IISc
Dr. Deepak Saini
Prof. Dept. of Developmental Biology & Genetics IIScDr. Deepak Saini
Prof. Dept. of Developmental Biology & Genetics IISc
Basic Science Speakers
National Speakers
Day 1 - Fri, 24 October 2025
Main Hall
Sweet Storm – Hidden Tsunami
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Sanjay Reddy
10:30 AM
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11:00 AM
Critical insights from pan India Clinical Trial Network (CTN) Diabetology Registry
Dr. Pramila Kalra
11:00 AM
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11:30 AM
Burden of Diabetes - Lessons from ICMR INDIAB study
Dr. Anjana R M
Distinguished Lecture
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Anil Kumar R
11:30 AM
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12:00 PM
Can we achieve remission and prevention of T2DM using technology as an enabler?
Dr. Shashank R. Joshi
Keynote & Honour Lectures
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Nikhil R Gandasi, Dr. Suryanarayana K M
12:00 PM
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12:30 PM
Honour Lecture: Type 5 Diabetes - How does it happen and what do we need to know?
Dr. Nihal Thomas
12:30 PM
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13:00 PM
Keynote: Decoding Disease: RNA Blueprint for Tomorrow’s Medicine
Dr. Rohit N. Kulkarni
Lunch Break
13:00 PM
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14:00 PM
Lunch Break
Distinguished Lecture
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Rohit N. Kulkarni
14:00 PM
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14:30 PM
Neurobiology of food intake and how do therapies affect it
Dr. Krishna G. Seshadri
Inauguration
14:30 PM
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15:30 PM
Inauguration
Keynote & Honour Lectures
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Deepak K Saini, Dr. Krishna G. Seshadri
15:30 PM
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16:00 PM
Keynote: Gestational Diabetes - Knowledge gaps
Dr. Nikhil Tandon
16:00 PM
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16:30 PM
Keynote: The convergence of human-engineered intelligence and re-engineered biology in Biomedicine
Dr. Vijay Chandru
16:30 PM
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17:00 PM
Honour Lecture: Devices and Sensor's for monitoring diabetes
Dr. Navakanta Bhat
Distinguished Lecture
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Rohit N. Kulkarni
17:00 PM
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17:30 PM
Linking mechanisms to therapies in diabetes and obesity
Keynote & Featured Talk
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Anujit Kumar, Dr. Srikanta S S
17:30 PM
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18:00 PM
Keynote: Prevention of Type 1 Diabetes a pipe dream or a reality?
Dr. Prasanna Kumar K M
18:00 PM
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18:30 PM
Featured Talk: AI and IoT Powered Aatm-Nirbhar Deep-Tech Solutions for Comprehensive yet Cost-Effective Diabetes Care in India
Dr. Radhakant Padhi
Hall A
Foot Workshop for Beginners
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Sanjay Sharma, Dr. Pavan Belehalli
10:00 AM
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10:20 AM
Basics and anatomy: Foot and ankle anatomy relevant to diabetic foot
10:20 AM
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10:40 AM
Wound assessment and classification of diabetic foot: Practical approach
10:40 AM
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11:00 AM
Assessment for neuropathy and PVD in basic care setup
11:00 AM
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11:20 AM
Enhancing wound healing in diabetic foot using Diulcus Gel
11:20 AM
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11:40 AM
Educating patient and family regarding foot care
Lunch Break
13:00 PM
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14:00 PM
Lunch Break
Hall B
All about Insulins
10:00 AM
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10:30 AM
Transitioning with confidence: Upgrade from Human to New generation Insulins – Duologue
Dr. Mahesh D M
Dr. Suryanarayana K M
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10:30 AM
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11:00 AM
Role of CGM in Insulin users vs non Insulin users
Dr. Purvi Chawla
Lunch Break
13:00 PM
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14:00 PM
Lunch Break
Day 2 - Sat, 25 October 2025
Main Hall
Next-Gen Therapies for Obesity and T2DM
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Krishna G. Seshadri, Dr. Navakanta Bhat
10:00 AM
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10:20 AM
GPCR-based drugs for the treatment of obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
Dr. Sai Prasad Pydi
10:20 AM
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10:40 AM
GLP-1/GIP/glucagon dual and triple agonists: mechanisms, translational data, safety
Dr. Chitra Selvan
10:40 AM
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11:00 AM
Signalling insulin-sensitive tissues
Dr. Raghu Padinjat
Industry Symposia
11:00 AM
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11:20 AM
iGlarLixi- A SOLID Approach for Comprehensive T2DM Management
Dr. Bhavana Sosale
11:20 AM
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11:40 AM
Transforming Diabetes Care Landscape with second generation basal insulin
Dr. Vijaykumar G
Guest Lecture
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Balaji Chidambaram, Dr. Sai Kandula
11:40 AM
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12:05 PM
Review of research in India that has made a change in our approach and role of funding bodies
Dr. Ashok Kumar Das
Treatment of Obesity - Symposia
12:05 PM
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12:20 PM
Why is obesity is a chronic disease and needs to be treated
Dr. Rajiv Kovil
12:20 PM
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12:45 PM
Tirzepatide: Head-to-head with GLP1RA
Dr. Vageesh Ayyar
Diacon Science to Solutions Oration
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Navakanta Bhat
12:45 PM
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13:15 PM
AI and ChatGPT – Useful Aids or Dangerous Phantoms in Medicine?
Dr. Rohit N. Kulkarni
Lunch Break
13:15 PM
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14:00 PM
Lunch Break
Lifestyle Management in T2DM
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Manohar K N, Dr. Vinay Kumar M B, Dr. Gayatri S
14:00 PM
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14:15 PM
Understanding the molecular basis of dementia heterogeneity in Alzheimer's patients
Dr. Sivaprakasam Rama Moorthy Saroja
14:15 PM
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14:30 PM
INDEPENDENT Study and depression: What next?
Dr. Sridhar G R
14:30 PM
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14:45 PM
Conquering mind, going beyond diabetes
Dr. Alka Chadha
14:45 PM
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15:00 PM
Diabetes and bone health: Vitamin D and challenges this decade
Dr. Manoj Chadha
15:00 PM
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15:15 PM
Discussion
Distinguished Lecture
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Aravind Sosale
15:15 PM
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15:45 PM
Journey into Oculomics: Healthcare from the eye
Dr. Anand Sivaraman
Diabetes and Liver Health
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Vijay Kumar K, Dr. Sriharee Kulkarni
15:45 PM
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16:00 PM
Diagnosing MASLD for practicing clinician (Fib4, Fibro scan, LFT, etc)
Dr. Chandrakant K
16:00 PM
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16:15 PM
Treating MASLD in clinical practice: Role of Saraglitazar
Dr. Abhijit Bhograj
16:15 PM
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16:30 PM
Resmetirom and GLP1RA in the management of MASLD
Dr. Muthukumaran Jayapaul
16:30 PM
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16:45 PM
Discussion
Obesity Symposia
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Siddharth Gosavi
16:45 PM
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17:00 PM
Paradigm shift in obesity care with transformative weight loss: Evidence from STEP trials
Dr. Shekar M A
17:00 PM
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17:15 PM
Beyond weight loss: STEERing towards the path of comprehensive cardiometabolic care
Dr. Prasanna Kumar K M
17:15 PM
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17:30 PM
Focus on MASH: Integrating emerging data into clinical pathways
Dr. Sandeep Satsangi
17:30 PM
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17:45 PM
Discussion
Industry Symposia
17:45 PM
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18:30 PM
Questions for optimum CKD care in T2DM: Answers from Empa Kidney
Dr. Pramila Kalra
Hall A
Cardio Vascular Health in Diabetes
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Visweswara Reddy Y J, Dr. Govindappa D
10:00 AM
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10:20 AM
Evolving landscape of cardiometabolic care: Review of recent trials and future directions
Dr. Vageesh Ayyar
10:20 AM
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10:40 AM
Cardio vascular outcome of glucose lowering drugs: SGLT2i & GLP1RA in HFrEF & HFpEF: Practical approach
Dr. Abhijit Bhograj
10:40 AM
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11:00 AM
Lipid management: Statins and beyond (PCSK9, bempodoic acid, etc)
Dr. Keshava R
11:00 AM
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11:20 AM
Hypertension and diabetes: Personalised targets, home BP monitoring
11:20 AM
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11:40 AM
Role of Aspirin and Clopidogrel in routine practice
Dr. Bhaskar S Rao
11:40 AM
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12:00 PM
Discussion
Industry Symposia
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Jayalakshmi C
12:00 PM
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12:20 PM
T2D+>=3RF: Intervening aggressively before it's too late
Dr. Manoj Chawla
12:20 PM
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12:40 PM
Clinical decision: Can Dapagliflozin be used early in T2D+CKD Patients?
Dr. Sanjay Reddy
Lunch Break
13:15 PM
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14:00 PM
Lunch Break
Managing Cardio Renal Disorders in Diabetes
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Suman R, Dr. Karthik Munichoodappa
14:00 PM
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14:15 PM
Diagnosing early CKD for clinicians
Dr. Balaji Jaganmohan
14:15 PM
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14:40 PM
New biomarkers for early detection of CKD & approach to a patient with Diabetes CKD & heart failure
Dr. Arun K N
14:40 PM
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14:55 PM
MR Antagonist - Finerenone in CKD
Dr. Bhavana Sosale
14:55 PM
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15:10 PM
CONFIDENCE trial: SGLT2i and Finerenone
Dr. Mala Dharmalingam
15:10 PM
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15:20 PM
Discussion
Omics gene expression profile
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Payel Roy, Dr. Prosenjit Mondal
15:30 PM
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15:50 PM
From Base pair to Bedside- translational genomics
Dr. Radha Venkatesan
15:50 PM
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16:10 PM
Gene expression profiling in pancreatic disorders
Dr. Sudipta Dhar Chowdhury
16:10 PM
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16:30 PM
Proteomics in Diabetes
Dr. Rao P V
16:30 PM
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16:50 PM
Epigenetics in metabolic disorders
Dr. Srimonta Gayen
16:50 PM
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17:00 PM
Discussion
Cell and disease biology
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Nikhil R Gandasi
17:00 PM
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17:20 PM
Emerging insights into skeletal muscle function in Diabetes care
Dr. Sucharita S
17:20 PM
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17:40 PM
Inflammation and T cell autoreactivity in metabolic diseases
Dr. Payel Roy
17:40 PM
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18:00 PM
Disturbances in secretory vesicle dynamics lie at the heart of metabolic diseases.
Dr. Bhavani Shankar Sahu
18:00 PM
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18:20 PM
Discussion
Hall B
Monitoring & Devices in Metabolic Care
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Radhakant Padhi, Dr. Ramray Bhat
10:00 AM
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10:20 AM
Electrochemical - HbA1c sensor at POC
Dr. Vinay Kumar
10:20 AM
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10:40 AM
Microfluids and Lab on Chip – Pancreatic cancer/diabetes
Dr. Prosenjit Sen
10:40 AM
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11:00 AM
Discussion
Insulin Therapy: Ultrafast and Inhaled options
11:00 AM
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11:20 AM
Clearing the air around inhaled insulin
Dr. Pramila Kalra
11:20 AM
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11:40 AM
Quest for improving postprandial glucose control: Role of URLI
Dr. Chitra Selvan
Foot care: Stepping into the future
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Nitish Mahapatra, Dr. Srimonta Gayen
11:40 AM
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12:00 PM
Why do some diabetic foot ulcers not heal and how can we promote healing?
Dr. Siddharth Jhunjhunwala
12:00 PM
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12:20 PM
3D bio-printing for health care applications with relevance to diabetes
Dr. Amit Nain
12:20 PM
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12:40 PM
Opportunities of AI-driven diagnosis of diabetes
Dr. Chiranjib Bhattacharyya
Lunch Break
13:15 PM
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14:00 PM
Lunch Break
Alternative System of Medicine
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Sridhar G R, Dr. Rao P V
14:00 PM
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14:20 PM
Clinical outcomes in primary hypothyroidism: A comparative look at TSH values pre-post homeopathic therapy
Dr. Vijay Krishna V
14:20 PM
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14:40 PM
Diabetes management: Ayurvedic perspective
Dr. Giridhara Kaje
14:40 PM
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15:00 PM
Indian review of Medicinal plants used in India
Dr. Rao P V
15:00 PM
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15:15 PM
Discussion
Metabolic Reprogramming: Neuroendocrine Pathways, Cellular Dedifferentiation, and Innovations in Diabetes
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Nikhil R Gandasi, Dr. Rohit N. Kulkarni
15:15 PM
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15:30 PM
Small yet significant: Indian pancreatic islets & diabetes puzzle
Dr. Praveen Kumar R
15:30 PM
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15:45 PM
Neuroendocrine peptide pancreastatin: A key regulator of cardiometabolic disorders
Dr. Nitish Mahapatra
15:45 PM
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16:00 PM
Detecting glucose through painless photo acoustics
Dr. Jaya Prakash
16:00 PM
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16:15 PM
De differentiation during ageing
Dr. Anujit Kumar
16:15 PM
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16:30 PM
Discussion
Micro Vascular Complications of Diabetes
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Annapoorni Rangarajan, Dr. Siddharth Jhunjhunwala
16:30 PM
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16:45 PM
Vitamin C mitigates muscle atrophy phenotype in Drosophila model of type 2 diabetes
Dr. Vinay Kumar M B
16:45 PM
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17:00 PM
Microvascular dysfunction in type 2 diabetes
Dr. Sundaresan Nagalingam Ravi
17:00 PM
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17:15 PM
Discussion
Nutrients and Diabetes
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Anujit Kumar
17:15 PM
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17:35 PM
Tweaking gut microbiota using Indigenous Synbiotics as Functional Food in Type 2DM
Dr. Joby Pulikkan
17:35 PM
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17:55 PM
Microbiome-derived therapeutics and metabolite-based approaches
Dr. Vageesh Ayyar
17:55 PM
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18:15 PM
Sarcopenic obesity: Reasons & problems are known - Evaluation and treatment
Dr. Amit Gupta
18:15 PM
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18:30 PM
Discussion
Day 3 - Sun, 26 October 2025
Main Hall
Metabolism and Cancer
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Bhavani Shankar Sahu, Dr. Srikanta S S
09:30 AM
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09:50 AM
Studying single beta cells to understand glucose metabolism
Dr. Nikhil R Gandasi
09:50 AM
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10:10 AM
Artificial pancreas
Dr. Reena Singh
10:10 AM
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10:30 AM
Understand the link between T2DM and breast cancer
Dr. Annapoorni Rangarajan
10:30 AM
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10:50 AM
Interrogating attacks on homeostasis due to complex role of advanced glycation end products
Dr. Ramray Bhat
10:50 AM
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11:10 AM
Insulin action in beta cells: Working towards a cure
Dr. Rohit N. Kulkarni
11:10 AM
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11:30 AM
Discussion
Keynote Address
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Krishna G. Seshadri
11:30 AM
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12:00 PM
Keynote: Monogenic diabetes: What is new from India?
Dr. Mohan V
Tribute Lecture Series
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Aravind Sosale, Dr. Rohit N. Kulkarni
12:00 PM
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12:30 PM
Unhealthy adipose tissue and its implications for new obesity guidelines for Indians
Dr. Anoop Misra
12:30 PM
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13:00 PM
From pharmacogenetics to metabolic syndrome: The butyrylcholinesterase saga
Dr. Sridhar G R
Lunch Break
13:00 PM
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14:00 PM
Lunch Break
Pregnancy & Diabetes
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Divyatha Shekar, Dr. Surekha Shetty B
14:00 PM
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14:20 PM
Beyond the threshold: Emerging insights into early gestational diabetes
Dr. Shivaprasad C
14:20 PM
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14:40 PM
Glycemic targets in pregnancy: optimal glucose and HbA1C targets, balancing fetal risk and maternal hypoglycemia
Dr. Sonali Appaiah
14:40 PM
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15:00 PM
Dicussion
AI in Metabolic Disorders
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Jaya Prakash
15:00 PM
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15:20 PM
Autopilot-inspired Artificial Pancreas for Type-1 Diabetes Patients of India: An Indigenous Endeavour
Dr. Radhakant Padhi
Hall A
Obesity Symposia
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Payel Roy, Dr. Siddharth Jhunjhunwala
09:30 AM
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09:50 AM
Understanding hedonic eating, The gut brain axis
Dr. Anantharaman R
09:50 AM
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10:10 AM
Mechanisms underlying pathogenesis of diabetes, fatty liver, and obesity
Dr. Prosenjit Mondal
10:10 AM
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10:25 AM
Discussion
Industry Symposia
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Preeti S
10:25 AM
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10:55 AM
GLP: Charting the SOULful route to improved cardio-kidney-metabolic outcomes with oral semaglutide
Dr. Anusha Handral
Dr. Vijay Negalur
Pot-pourri
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Balachandra G
14:00 PM
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14:20 PM
Oculomics: Eye: A window to systemic health - AI and role of retinal biomarkers
Dr. Rajalakshmi R
14:20 PM
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14:40 PM
Swipe Right on Health: Digital Solutions to Fight Diabetes.
Dr. Ranjani Harish
14:40 PM
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15:00 PM
Imeglimin: A Powerhouse Approach to Type 2 Diabetes
Dr. Balaji Jaganmohan
15:00 PM
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15:15 PM
Painless injection
Dr. Kedar A Badnikar
15:15 PM
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15:30 PM
Agentic AI for obesity and diabetes health
Dr. Abhijit Bhograj
15:30 PM
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15:45 PM
From Algorithms to Arteries: How AI is Transforming the Heart Health Continuum
Dr. Charit Bhograj
15:45 PM
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16:00 PM
TAB based EMR integration: Clinical workflow simplified - Write, type or speak
Mr. Shreyas Muralidhar
Hall B
Workshop on Mental Health
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Alka Chadha
09:30 AM
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10:30 AM
Ignite the spark within
Dr. Alka Chadha
Complex cases in Diabetes and beyond- Insulin workshop
Chairpersons/Moderator :Dr. Sanjay Reddy
10:30 AM
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10:50 AM
Barriers to insulin therapy - Myths and facts, motivation and education
Dr. Aravind Sosale
10:50 AM
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11:10 AM
Fix fasting first and initiate with basal insulin
Dr. Bhavana Sosale
11:10 AM
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11:30 AM
Insulin intensification and target setting
Dr. Santosh B
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