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Experience Punjab’s vibrant heritage, historic landmarks, and local culture-from Patiala to Chandigarh and Amritsar.

Patiala

Gurdwara Dukhniwaran Sahib in Patiala

Gurdwara Dukhniwaran Sahib

A revered Sikh place of worship in Patiala, offering visitors a peaceful place for prayer and reflection and a glimpse of the city’s living spiritual heritage.

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Sheesh Mahal palace in Patiala

Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors)

Built under Maharaja Narinder Singh, this historic palace is known for its mirror and colored-glass work. Its grounds include a lake, gardens, and a museum with art and heritage collections.

Qila Mubarak fort in Patiala

Qila Mubarak

Patiala’s historic fort began as a mud fort before Baba Alla Singh built the permanent structure. The complex includes Qila Androon and a Darbar Hall museum displaying historic arms, chandeliers, and Kangra and Rajasthani murals.

Chandigarh

Approximately 73 km from Thapar Institute

Sculptures and waterfalls at the Rock Garden in Chandigarh

Rock Garden

A 35-acre garden created by Nek Chand from discarded household and industrial materials. Its imaginative landscape features mosaics, sculptures, themed courtyards, waterfalls, and other distinctive installations.

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Pagoda at the Japanese Garden in Chandigarh

Japanese Garden

Located in Sector 31, this peaceful garden brings Japanese-inspired design to Chandigarh with landscaped paths, bridges, water features, lanterns, and a tunnel connecting its two sections.

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Colorful flower beds at Zakir Hussain Rose Garden in Chandigarh

Zakir Hussain Rose Garden

A 30-acre botanical garden in Sector 16, with more than 1,500 varieties of roses among its extensive plant collection. The garden is also the setting for Chandigarh’s annual Rose Festival.

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Amritsar

Approximately 234 km from Patiala

Sri Harmandir Sahib, the Golden Temple in Amritsar

Golden Temple / Sri Harmandir Sahib

The central Sikh shrine in Amritsar, also known as Sri Darbar Sahib, is a place of worship and a symbol of equality and welcome. Its four entrances reflect the invitation for people from all walks of life to visit.

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Attari-Wagah Border crossing near Amritsar

Attari–Wagah Border

At the India–Pakistan border near Amritsar, the Attari–Wagah crossing is known for its flag-lowering ceremony, drawing visitors to witness the daily military pageantry.

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Flame of Liberty memorial at Jallianwala Bagh

Jallianwala Bagh

A memorial park commemorating the people killed in the 1919 massacre. Visitors can reflect at the Martyrs’ Well and Flame of Liberty monument and explore the site’s museum and historical displays.

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Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala
In Association with Society of Biological Chemists (India) [SBCI]
Organizes

International Conference on Advances in Biological Chemistry - 2027

ICABC 2027

Recent Advancements in Translatable Biological Chemistry

February 4 to 6, 2027
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, Punjab - 147004, India
40+
Talks by Scientists
20+
Young Researchers
7
Scientific Tracks
3
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Conference Overview

Fostering Breakthroughs in Chemical Biology

The 1st Society of Biological Chemists India (Patiala Chapter) Conference convenes leading academic scientists, researchers, and clinical scholars to exchange experiences and research discoveries across all dimensions of Biological Chemistry.

Hosted by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), this summit creates a collaborative platform bridging computational algorithms, macromolecular biophysics, and therapeutic engineering.

"The biochemical unity of life is one of the greatest revelations of modern science."
— Jacques Monod, Nobel Laureate

Host Institution Highlights

  • ✓ Premier Research Infrastructure: Advanced instrumentation hubs housing high-resolution spectroscopy, XRD, and computational labs.
  • ✓ Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry: Dedicated research focus on targeted therapeutics, biosensors, biopolymers, and bioinformatics.
  • ✓ Global Scientific Engagement: Active collaboration with national councils and international academic societies.
Distinguished Faculty

Keynote Speakers

Eminent researchers and academy fellows sharing vanguard developments.

Dr. Thalappil Pradeep

Dr. Thalappil Pradeep

Chief Guest

Professor of Chemistry, IIT Madras

Molecular and nanoscale materials, nanotechnology, environmental health & antimicrobial nanocomposites

Dr. A.J. Groen

Dr. A.J. Groen

Professor of Entrepreneurship & Valorization, Univ. of Groningen

Entrepreneurship, innovation & social system theory

Dr. Samrat Mukhopadhyay

Dr. Samrat Mukhopadhyay

Professor & Head of Biological Sciences, IISER Mohali

Structural biology, biomolecular condensates & protein aggregation

Dr. Neelam Taneja

Dr. Neelam Taneja

Professor & Head of Medical Microbiology, PGIMER Chandigarh

Medical Microbiology & AMR

Dr. Sunil Raghav

Dr. Sunil Raghav

Scientist E, ILS Bhubaneswar

Immunology, vaccine development & host-pathogen interaction

Dr. Gopaljee Jha

Dr. Gopaljee Jha

Scientist VI, BRIC-NIPGR

Plant-microbe interactions & molecular pathogenesis

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Invited Speakers

Dr. Anupam Bandyopadhyay

Dr. Anupam Bandyopadhyay

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, IIT-Ropar

Peptide Engineering, Bio-orthogonal chemistry, Chemical biology

Dr. Rahul Modak

Dr. Rahul Modak

Associate Professor, School of Biotechnology, KIIT-Bhubaneswar

Epigenetics, Host-pathogen interaction, Molecular and cellular biology

Dr. Ashish Mishra

Dr. Ashish Mishra

Associate Professor, Computer Science, IIT Hyderabad

Programming Languages, Program Analysis, Verification and Synthesis

Dr. Parul Mishra

Dr. Parul Mishra

Assistant Professor, School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Protein Chemistry, Genetics

Dr. Priyankar Dey

Dr. Priyankar Dey

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Biotechnology, TIET, Patiala

Gut microbiota, Metabolic disease, Immunopharmacology

Dr. Vishal Srivastava

Dr. Vishal Srivastava

Professor, Dept. of Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering, TIET, Patiala

Deep Learning for Healthcare Devices

Dr. Rahul K. Verma

Dr. Rahul K. Verma

Senior Scientist & HoD, INST Nano Science and Technology, Mohali

Drug and vaccine development

Dr. Raj Kumar Roy

Dr. Raj Kumar Roy

Associate Professor, IISER Mohali

Protein Engineering

Dr. Asish Pal

Dr. Asish Pal

Scientist-G (Professor), INST, Mohali

Peptide Hydrogels, Peptide Bioelectronics, Self-assembled Peptide and Polymeric Biomaterials

Dr. Vanish Kumar

Dr. Vanish Kumar

Scientist C, National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute

Nanosensing platforms and advanced nanostructures

Dr. Sharmistha Sinha

Dr. Sharmistha Sinha

Professor, Scientist-F, INST, Mohali

Immunotherapy, Bacterial microcompartments, Protein engineering and Biophysics

Dr. Tanmoy Dutta

Dr. Tanmoy Dutta

Professor, IIT Delhi

RNA-Biochemistry & Enzymology

Dr. Rajeev Mishra

Dr. Rajeev Mishra

Professor, Dept. of Life Sciences, CSJM University Kanpur

Cancer Biology, Biomarker Based Drug Discovery, Cancer Metabolism, Epigenetics

Dr. Abhrojyoti Ghosh

Dr. Abhrojyoti Ghosh

Professor, Dept. of Biological Sciences, Bose Institute, Kolkata

Molecular Biology of Achechia

Dr. Rajesh Kumar

Dr. Rajesh Kumar

Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda

Biomaterial Chemistry, Bioinorganic and Biophysical Chemistry, Protein Chemistry

Dr. Anupama Ghosh

Dr. Anupama Ghosh

Professor, Dept. of Biological Sciences, Bose Institute, Kolkata

Plant and Fungal Interactions

Dr. Tanikan Sangnim

Dr. Tanikan Sangnim

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Burapha University, Thailand

Medicinal Chemistry

Dr. Kampanart Huanbutta

Dr. Kampanart Huanbutta

Associate Professor, College of Pharmacy, Rangsit University, Thailand

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Scientific Program

Thematic Research Tracks

We invite original research abstracts and oral presentations across seven diverse multidisciplinary categories.

01

Molecular Pathology, Immunology & Therapeutics

Disease mechanisms, infection and immunity, therapeutic targets, wound healing and diabetes.

02

Macromolecular Structural Biochemistry and Biophysics

Macromolecular structure and dynamics, protein biophysics, nucleic acid biology and epigenetic regulation.

03

Biomaterials, Nanotechnology & Drug Delivery

Smart biomaterials for targeted therapies, drug delivery, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

04

Computational Biology & Multi-Omics

AI-driven biology, multi-omics, molecular modeling and data-enabled precision healthcare.

05

Environmental & Agricultural Biochemistry

Plant stress and microbe interactions, environmental remediation and sustainable crop and agricultural solutions.

06

Biosensing, Diagnostics and Instrumentation

Chemical probes and chemistry-biology interfaces, point-of-care diagnostics, clinical translation, image analysis and biomechanics.

07

Translation and Biochemical Entrepreneurship

Clinical translation, industrial process optimization, startup policy, IPR, and funding and incubation opportunities.

Program Itinerary

Tentative 3-Day Schedule

Day 1 focus: Opening, Inauguration & Scientific Sessions
08:30 – 09:30 AM

Registration & Welcome Kit Distribution

Foyer

09:30 – 10:30 AM

Inaugural Ceremony, Lamp Lighting & Presidential Address

Main Auditorium

10:30 – 11:00 AM

Networking High Tea

Central Lawn

11:00 AM – 01:00 PM

Chief Guest Address, Keynote Plenary Lecture I & Invited Lectures I & II

Chief Guest Address & Keynote (11:00 AM–12:00 PM); Invited Lectures I & II (12:00–1:00 PM) · Main Auditorium

01:00 – 02:30 PM

Networking Lunch & Commercial Exhibition Walkthrough

Convention Dining Center

02:30 – 04:00 PM

Technical Session I (2 Parallel Sessions)

Plenary Halls A & B

04:00 – 04:30 PM

Tea Break & Poster Evaluation Session I

Poster Exhibition Hall

04:30 – 06:00 PM

Technical Session II & Sponsors Presentation (parallel)

Technical Session II: Plenary Halls A & B · Sponsors Presentation: Plenary Hall B

06:15 – 10:30 PM

Cultural Evening Program & Grand Conference Gala Dinner

Cultural program (6:15–7:15 PM), Central Auditorium; Gala dinner (7:30–10:30 PM), Banquet Hall

Participation

Registration Details

Choose your delegate category and registration period.

Early bird registration ends in

Early bird fees are available till 4th December 2026 (IST).

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Late Regular Fee
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Spot Registration Fee
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UG / PG Students (Indian / Foreign) ₹ 2,000 / $100 ₹ 2,500 / $200 ₹ 6,000 / $300
PhD / Research Scholars (Indian / Foreign) ₹ 3,500 / $125 ₹ 4,000 / $150 ₹ 6,000 / $300
Faculty / Academicians / Scientists (Indian / Foreign) ₹ 5,000 / $200 ₹ 6,000 / $250 ₹ 10,000 / $400
Corporate / Industry Delegates (Indian / Foreign) ₹ 10,000 / $400 ₹ 15,000 / $600 ₹ 15,000 / $750
Accompanying Person (Indian / Foreign) ₹ 3,500 / $100 ₹ 4,000 / $125 ₹ 6,000 / $300

Registration fees cover admission to all scientific sessions, conference kit, high tea, buffet lunches, gala dinner, and certificate of participation/presentation. Accommodation is charged separately; facilities and charges are subject to change.

Register via Secretariat
Committee

ICABC 2027

Organizing Committee

Academic and institutional leaders bringing the conference together.

Dr. Padmakumar Nair

Dr. Padmakumar Nair

Chief Patron

Vice Chancellor
TIET, Patiala

Dr. Ajay Batish

Dr. Ajay Batish

Patron

Pro-Vice Chancellor & Chief Academic Officer
TIET, Patiala

Dr. Dipankar Nandi

Dr. Dipankar Nandi

Honorary Advisory

President, SBCI; Prof., Biochemistry Dept.
IISc, Bangalore

Dr. Manmohan Chhibber

Dr. Manmohan Chhibber

Conference Chair

Head, DCBC
TIET, Patiala

Dr. Samrat Mukhopadhyay

Dr. Samrat Mukhopadhyay

Conference Co-Chair

Executive Committee Member
SBCI

Dr. Diptiman Choudhury

Dr. Diptiman Choudhury

Conference Convenor

Assoc. Prof., DCBC
TIET, Patiala

Dr. Soumen Basu

Dr. Soumen Basu

Organizing Secretary

Prof., DCBC
TIET, Patiala

Dr. Bhupesh Goyel

Dr. Bhupesh Goyel

Organizing Secretary

Assoc. Prof., DCBC
TIET, Patiala

Dr. Vikas Tyagi

Dr. Vikas Tyagi

Treasurer

Assoc. Prof., DCBC
TIET, Patiala

Dr. Debashish Mandal

Dr. Debashish Mandal

Treasurer

Assoc. Prof., DCBC
TIET, Patiala

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Organizing Team

Dr. Amjad Ali

Dr. Amjad Ali

Organizing Team

Prof., DCBC
TIET, Patiala

Dr. Kamaldeep Paul

Dr. Kamaldeep Paul

Organizing Team

Prof., DCBC
TIET, Patiala

Dr. Bonamali Pal

Dr. Bonamali Pal

Organizing Team

Prof., DCBC
TIET, Patiala

Dr. Ranjana Prakash

Dr. Ranjana Prakash

Organizing Team

Prof., DCBC
TIET, Patiala

Dr. Vijay Luxami

Dr. Vijay Luxami

Organizing Team

Prof., DCBC
TIET, Patiala

Dr. Satnam Singh

Dr. Satnam Singh

Organizing Team

Prof., DCBC
TIET, Patiala

Dr. Mily Bhattacharaya

Dr. Mily Bhattacharaya

Organizing Team

Assoc. Prof., DCBC
TIET, Patiala

Dr. Banibrata Maity

Dr. Banibrata Maity

Organizing Team

Asst. Prof., DCBC
TIET, Patiala

Dr. Rajkumar Das

Dr. Rajkumar Das

Organizing Team

Asst. Prof., DCBC
TIET, Patiala

Dr. Davinder Kumar

Dr. Davinder Kumar

Organizing Team

Asst. Prof., DCBC
TIET, Patiala

Dr. Priya Vashist

Dr. Priya Vashist

Organizing Team

Asst. Prof., DCBC
TIET, Patiala

Dr. Gaurav Goel

Dr. Gaurav Goel

Organizing Team

Asst. Prof., Dept. of Energy and Environment
TIET, Patiala

Dr. Mayank Khera

Dr. Mayank Khera

Organizing Team

Asst. Prof. (Research), DCBC
TIET, Patiala

Dr. Gopal Singh Attar

Dr. Gopal Singh Attar

Organizing Team

Asst. Prof. (Research), DCBC
TIET, Patiala

Dr. Surender Singh

Dr. Surender Singh

Organizing Team

Asst. Prof. (Research), DCBC
TIET, Patiala

Shivam Sagar

Shivam Sagar

Web Support

2nd year Comp. Engg. undergraduate,
TIET Patiala

Local Organising Committee

Dr. Rajesh Kumar

Dr. Rajesh Kumar

Prof., Dept. of Chemistry, Central University of Punjab

Bathinda

Dr. Abhyojoti Ghosh

Dr. Abhyojoti Ghosh

Prof., Dept. of Biological Sciences, Bose Institute

Kolkata

Dr. Inderbir Singh

Dr. Inderbir Singh

Professor, Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University

Patiala

Dr. Anupam Bandopadhyay

Dr. Anupam Bandopadhyay

Asst. Prof., Indian Institute of Technology Ropar

Ropar

National Advisory Committee

Dr. Dhrubyajyoti Chattapadhyya

Dr. Dhrubyajyoti Chattapadhyya

Professor & Pro-Chancellor
Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata

Dr. Subash C. Mandal

Dr. Subash C. Mandal

Dept. of Pharmacy
Jadavpur University, India

Dr. Prolay Das

Dr. Prolay Das

Professor, Chemistry Dept.
Indian Institute of Technology Patna, India

Dr. Kalyan Kumar Chattopadhyay

Dr. Kalyan Kumar Chattopadhyay

Professor
Jadavpur University, India

Dr. Gopal Chakrabarti

Professor, Dept. of Biotechnology
University of Calcutta

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