The University of Kerala’s Karyavattom campus is buzzing with anticipation as it prepares to host a significant three-day event: the 7th International Conference on Nutraceuticals and Chronic Diseases (INCD-2025) and the 11th Symposium on Translational Cancer Research. This important gathering is scheduled from October 6 to 8, bringing together minds from across the globe.
This pioneering global event, a collaborative effort between the Society for Nutraceuticals and Chronic Diseases (SNCR) and the Society for Translational Cancer Research (STCR), is set to highlight the crucial and evolving role of nutraceuticals in effectively managing chronic diseases. The conference will delve into how traditional knowledge can be seamlessly integrated with cutting-edge modern biomedical innovations to forge new paths in health and wellness.
The conference will be formally inaugurated by the esteemed chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, V. Narayanan. Following this, Mohanan Kunnummal, who serves as both the Vice Chancellor of Kerala University of Health Sciences and the interim Vice Chancellor of Kerala University, will deliver the presidential address, setting the tone for the insightful discussions ahead.
The impressive lineup of distinguished speakers also includes A. Sabu, Member Secretary of the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment; Sharmila A. Bapat, Director of the National Centre for Cell Science; and Oommen V. Oommen, the dedicated president of SNCR and secretary of STCR, all of whom will share their expertise and perspectives.
Concluding the intellectual feast, R. Rejnish Kumar, Director of the Regional Cancer Centre, will deliver the valedictory address on October 8. Adding to the significance of the closing ceremony, A. Bijukumar, the interim Vice Chancellor of Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), will grace the occasion as the chief guest.
Attendees can look forward to a rich and diverse program that includes compelling keynote speeches, enlightening plenary lectures, and dynamic sessions tailored for young scientists. There will also be numerous opportunities for oral and poster presentations, alongside engaging industry showcases. Renowned experts are poised to present groundbreaking insights across a spectrum of emerging research areas. These include advanced studies in cancer biology, the application of nutraceutical therapeutics, the burgeoning field of nanotechnology in healthcare, the complexities of epigenetic modulation, the vast diversity of the microbiome, effective biofilm regulation strategies, sophisticated 4D omics integration, the exciting potential of AI-based nutraceutical discovery, and the personalization of treatment through precision medicine. This highly anticipated conference has successfully attracted a wide array of delegates from 44 leading institutions, both within India and from various international locations.