- Flow Cytometry: Cell phenotype analysis and immune response profiling.
- Digital PCR & Real-Time PCR: Quantitative assays for diagnostics and mutation detection.
Funded by the Department of Health Research (DHR), this workshop aligns with ICMR’s vision of promoting translational research by training participants to identify the need for research and study design to develop deployable novel solutions in healthcare.
The sessions will utilize advanced Flowcytometry, ddPCR, qPCR, and PCR platforms, spotlighting promising leads in diagnostics, therapeutics, vaccines, and biomedical interventions validated for efficacy and societal application.
Sessions on Flow Cytometry, PCR, Translational Research Applications, and Regulatory Challenges.
Hands-on Lab Rotations in Advanced Flow Cytometry and Digital PCR.
Academia–Industry Panel Discussions on Translational Research Partnerships.
Guidance on project design, regulatory readiness, and pitching fundable ideas.
Send your application along with payment confirmation details to the Workshop Secretary and Administrative Manager.
| Time | Program |
| 08:30 – 09:30 | Registration |
| Session 1 – Inauguration | |
| 09.30 – 09.35 | Pooja Ceremony |
| 09:35 – 09.50 | Welcome Address and Introduction of participants |
| 09:50 – 10.00 | Overview of workshop |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Keynote Address: From Bench to Bedside – The Vision of Translational Research |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Tea Break |
| Session 2 – Flow Cytometry in Translational Research | |
| 10:45 – 11:05 | Immune Profiling in Disease – Flow Cytometry Applications |
| 11:05 – 11:25 | Flow Cytometry in Clinical Setting |
| 11:25 – 11:45 | Flow Cytometry in Vaccine Research |
| 11:45- 12.00 | Panel Discussion |
| Session 3 – PCR in Translational Research | |
| 12:00 – 12:20 | Real-Time PCR: From Basic Concepts to Applications in Biomedical Research |
| 12:20 – 12:40 | Applications of PCR in Clinical Setting |
| 12:40 – 01.00 | PCR Technologies in Modern Diagnostics: Digital vs. Real-Time |
| 01:00 – 01.20 | Panel Discussion |
| 01:20 – 02:10 | Lunch |
| 02:10 – 03:30 | Lab Session 1A (Group A): Intro to Flow Cytometry – Instrumentation & Panel Design |
| Lab Session 1B (Group B): Intro to Real-Time PCR – Protocol Setup & QC | |
| 03:30 – 03:45 | Tea Break |
| 03:45 – 05:00 | Hands-on Rotation (Switch A & B) |
| Time | Program |
| Session 4 – Logistics for Clinical Trials | |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Vaccine Trials and Immune Response Monitoring with Flow Cytometry |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Clinical Validation and Data Interpretation – Challenges and Solutions |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Panel Discussion |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Tea Break |
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Panel Discussion: Academia-Industry Partnerships for Translational Research and opportunities |
| 12:30 – 01:00 | Investment Scenario in India for Translational Research |
| 01:00 – 02:00 | Lunch |
| 02:00 – 03:30 | Lab Session 2A (Group A): Advanced Flow Cytometry – Immune Subset Profiling & Analysis |
| Lab Session 2B (Group B): Digital PCR – Mutation Quantification Hands-on | |
| 03:30 – 03:45 | Tea Break |
| 03:45 – 05:00 | Hands-on Rotation (Switch A & B) |
| Time | Program |
| Session 6 – Regulatory Challenges in Translational Research | |
| 09:30 – 10:15 | Ethical and Regulatory Framework for Translational Research in India |
| 10:15 – 10:45 | Project Readiness: Scaling from Lab to Field – Key Steps |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Panel Discussion |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Tea Break |
| Session 7- Group Activities | |
| 11:15 – 11:45 | Programs on Research Capacity Strengthening to disseminate and create awareness amongst the medical and non-medical students and faculty and researchers |
| 11:45 – 12:45 | Design a Translational Project – Diagnostic/Therapeutic Focus |
| 12:45 – 01: 30 | Pitch Preparation Guidance – What Makes a Translational Idea Fundable? |
| 01:30 – 02:15 | Lunch |
| 02:15 – 03:30 | Participant Project Pitches + Feedback (Mentored Panel) |
| 03:30 – 03:45 | Tea Break |
| 03:45 – 04:30 | Valedictory Talk & Certificate Distribution |
| 04:30 – 05:00 | Closing Ceremony – Reflections, Feedback, & Group Photo |
Prof. Shantikumar V Nair
Associate Provost, Head and Dean
Amrita Research Center, Delhi NCR
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Faridabad Campus
Prof. Amit Kumar Dinda
Research Director
Amrita Research Center, Delhi NCR
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Faridabad Campus
Dr. Ashish Kumar Vyas
Organization Secretary
Dr. Aparup Patra
Workshop Coordinator
Dr. Anubhav Pandey
Organizing Team
Dr. Pankaj Jha
Organizing Team
Dr. Sreeja Roy
Organizing Team
Dr. Bhargab Kalita
Organizing Team
Dr. Anuj Dilwaria
Organizing Team
Dr. Ansar Fasaludeen
Organizing Team
Mr. Vikas Jha
Organizing Team