The JBI Colloquium 2025 comes to Kochi, India, for the first time, uniting global leaders in healthcare, research, and policy under the theme “Diversity in Healthcare | Unity in Evidence.”
Jointly hosted by JBI and the JBIAmrita Centre for Evidence Synthesis and Implementation, this three-day international event will highlight how embracing cultural, social, and technological diversity can strengthen the foundations of evidence-based healthcare.
Participants will engage with an inspiring mix of keynote presentations, workshops, oral and poster sessions, and networking events, exploring how inclusive and adaptive evidence-based practices can drive better health outcomes worldwide.
Workshop Date: November 24-28, 2025
Venue: Amrita School of Dentistry
The theme “Diversity in Healthcare | Unity in Evidence” underscores the value of integrating culturally relevant and inclusive approaches to healthcare, guided by rigorous scientific evidence. The Colloquium will explore the interplay of tradition, innovation, and technology in advancing equitable health systems globally.
Traditional Medicine and Evidence-Based Healthcare Integration
Embracing Diversity in Healthcare: Challenges and Innovations
Evidence-Informed Policy and Guidelines for Inclusive Health Systems
Harnessing Technology and AI for Evidence-Based Healthcare
Prioritisation of Health Research: Enhancing Efficiency, Collaboration, and Sustainability
Dr. Soumya Swaminathan
Chairperson, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), India
Dr. Esperanza Martinez
Professor, The Australian National University
Prof. Nasreen Jessani
Head of Knowledge, Impact and Policy, IDS (UK)
Dr. Sanghamitra Pati
Additional Director General, ICMR
Dr. Kaushik Chattopadhyay
University of Nottingham (UK)
Dr. Rammanohar Puthiyedath
Research Director, Amrita School of Ayurveda, India
Dr. Jitendar Sharma
Founder CEO, Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone
Prof. Lynn Hendricks
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Ella Flemyng
Head of Editorial Policy & Research Integrity, Cochrane Collaboration
Promise M. Nduku
Evidence Synthesis Specialist, University of Johannesburg
Chair
Dr. Chandrashekar Janakiram., Director, Amrita JBI Centre
Secretary
Dr. Vineetha K., Deputy Director, Amrita JBI Centre
Treasurer
Dr. Venkitachalam R., Core Staff, Amrita JBI Centre
Bianca Pilla,
Director of Global Relations, JBI Global Partnership Co-Ordinator
Sarah Ravesteyn,
Global Engagement Co-Ordinator, JBI
Sonia Mir,
Marketing and Communications Manager, JBI
Rachel Tarone,
Global Training and Events Officer, JBI
Denny John,
Co-Director, Evidence Synthesis and Implementation for Indigenous Health, JBI
12th JBI Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Program
Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi
November 24–28, 2025
A five-day Post-Colloquium Workshop Series will be held at the Amrita School of Dentistry, offering hands-on training in systematic reviews and meta-analysis, facilitated by JBI trainers Dr. Chandrashekar Janakiram (Amrita JBI Centre), Dr. Vineetha K (Amrita JBI Centre) and Dr. Sonia Hines (University of Adelaide).
