Chief Patron
Registration Form
IMMUNOCON 2017
Organized by
Institute of Science
Nirma University
December 14 - 16, 2017
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Registration form and DD/ NEFT receipt to be sent to :
The Director, Institute of Science,
Nirma University, S.G. Highway,
Ahmedabad 382481
Soft copy to:immunocon2017.is@nirmauni.ac.in
Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel
President, Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Patrons
Shri K.K. Patel Dr. Anup Singh
Vice President Nirma University Director General, Nirma University
Convener
Sarat Dalai
Dean, Faculty of Science,Nirma University
Co-convener
Rajeev Tyagi
Institute of Science Nirma University
Organizing Secretary
Reena Agrawal-Rajput
Announcement and Invitation
Head, Department of Immunology, IAR, Gandhinagar
Joint Organizing Secretary IMMUNOCON 2017
Priti Desai
Vaccine Research Group, B.V. Patel PERD Centre, Ahmedabad
44th Annual Conference of the
Treasurer
Pranati Sar
DST Young Investigator, Institute of Science, Nirma University Indian Immunology Society (IIS)
Advisory Committee
Padma Bhushan Prof. G. P. Talwar, The Talwar Research Foundation, N.Delhi
Prof. Rafi Ahmed, Director, Emory Vaccine Centre, Emory University, GA, USA
Dr. D. N. Rao, President (Immunology Society), New Delhi
Dr. Nibhriti Das, Secretary (Immunology Society), New Delhi
Prof N. K. Mehra, Former Professor and Head, (AIIMS) New Delhi
Padma Bhushan Dr. Manju Sharma, Former DBT Secretary (DBT), New Delhi
Padma Bhushan Dr. N.K. Ganguly, Former Director General (ICMR), New Delhi
Dr. Sunil K. Arora, Additional Professor (PGIMER), Chandigarh
Dr. H. L. Trivedi, Director (IKDRC), Ahmedabad
Padamshree Dr. G. C. Mishra, Former Director (NCCS), Pune
Dr. Satyajit Rath, Senior Scientist, NII, New Delhi Theme: Immune mechanisms of infectious Diseases
Dr. Saumya Swaminathan, Director General (ICMR), New Delhi and beyond
Dr. Amit Ghosh, NICED, Kolkata
Dr. Harish Padh, Ex-Vice Chancellor (SPU), Vallabh Vidyanagar December 14 -16, 2017
Dr. Subrata Majumdar, Senior Professor (Bose Institute), Kolkata
Dr. Mukul Jain, Sr. Vice President, R & D, Zydus Research Centre, Ahmedabad Contact:
Dr. Bakulesh Khamar, Director, Cadila Pharma, Ahmedabad Institute of Science, Nirma University
Organizing Committee S.G. Hightway, Ahmedabad - 382481 (Gujarat)
Dr. Manish Nivsarkar, Director, B.V. Patel PERD Centre, Ahmedabad Phone No: +91-2717-241900-04 Ext. 752 &757
Prof. Guna Magesan, Vice Chancellor (IAR), Gandhinagar Fax: +91-2717-241916
Prof. Sarita Gupta, M.S. University, Baroda For further details contact: Dr. Rajeev K. Tyagi & Dr. Pranati Sar
Dr. Linzbuy George, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
Email: immunocon2017.is@nirmauni.ac.in
Prof. Tamishraha Bagchi, Central University of Gujarat
Prof. G. Naresh Kumar,, M.S. University, Baroda Website: www.nirmauni.ac.in/isnu
Dr. Taruna Madan Gupta, NIRRH, ICMR, Mumbai
Dr. Savita Kulkarni, BARC, Mumbai
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, Vice President, Zydus Research Centre, Ahmedabad
Prof. Manjunath D Ghate, Director, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma Univesity
Dr. Shalini Rajkumar, Institute of Science, Nirma Univesity (ISNU)
Dr. Sonal Bakshi, ISNU
Dr. Sriram Seshadri, ISNU
Dr. Vijay Kothari, ISNU
Dr. Nasreen Munshi, ISNU
Dr. Amee Nair, ISNU
 Scope of the Conference
Conference Highlights
Basic Immunology Organized by
Infectious Diseases
The conference is organized with an intention to provide a platform Institute of Science
to researchers in the field of immunology to deliberate and Immunopathology and immunomodulation
exchange the scientific ideas, and develop in-depth understanding Nirma University
Stem cell and Regenerative medicine
on the issues related to innate and adaptive immunity, drug
development and vaccination. This conference is an exciting Cancer and Transplant Immunology Nirma University established in 2003 and was recognized by the University Grants
Commission (UGC) under Section 2 (f) of the UGC Act, and accredited by National
opportunity for delegates to network and share knowledge in their Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with A Grade. It is a SIRO
Immunotherapeutics and Vaccine
research domains. The program will include plenary sessions, panel (Scientific and Industrial Research Organization) institute recognized by DSIR,
discussions, oral and poster presentations, and socialisations. The Immunogenetics and Immunoinformatics Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, member of
meeting will bring the eminent Immunologists and enthusiastic Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and the Association of Commonwealth
Abstract Universities (ACU). The Institute of Science established in 2004 is one of the seven
researchers on the same page to discuss and explore immune An abstract of 250 words including title, authors name and affiliation has to be constituent institutes of Nirma University. It offers Masters and Doctoral programs
regulation of various diseases to develop a new strategy for sent with the registration form. Presenting authors name should be underlined. in the area of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Microbiology. The main thrust of the
treatment. The abstract should be single spaced with times new roman font size 12 . Institute is to develop academic and research aptitude in students. The University
Abstract should include brief purpose of the study, methods, results and is spread over 115 acres sprawling campus in picturesque surroundings, located
Registration Charges conclusion. Only registered delegated can submit the abstracts. Registration no. 15 km away from the city of Ahmedabad, provides a refreshing environment
and authors choice for oral/poster should be indicated at top of the abstract stimulating intellectual creativity and innovations.
page and subject of the mail. Only Scientific committee selected oral
Category of Early Registration Late Registration Spot registration presentation will be allowed to present orally, rest are automatically transferred
participant Nov 25, 2017 after Nov 25, 2017 to poster presentation which would be informed to delegate by mail. Display
board will be provided by the organizers. Best oral and poster presentation will
Student Staff Student Staff Student Staff be awarded.

IIS Member Rs. 3000 Rs. 3500 Rs. 3500 Rs. 4000 Rs. 4000 Rs. 5000
Non IIS Rs. 3500 Rs. 4000 Rs. 4000 Rs. 4500 Rs. 4500 Rs. 5500
Foreign US $ 400 US $500 US $ 500 US$ 600 US $ 550
Delegate
Accompany Rs. 2500
person
Registration fee includes Tea, Lunch and dinner. Student should attach study
certificate/ certificate from PI/HOD.
Accommodation will be provided upon request on charge basis
Important dates
Registration deadline : November 25, 2017
Abstract submission dead line: November 15, 2017
Note: For GP Talwar Award The last date of registration and
abstract submission is 30th October 2017
Venue
Conference will be held at Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Instructions for registration, abstract
submission & poster presentation
The registration form and instructions about abstract and poster
preparation may be found at http://www.nirmauni.ac.in/ISNU with
file Immunocon-2017 registration form.
Awards
IIS Senior Scientist Oration (1) Institute of Advanced is located on the banks of River Sabarmati, Gujarat,
Dr. G.P. Talwar Mid Career scientist oration (1) Land of Mahatma Gandhi, Institute of Advanced Research is a University
US$ 700 established under the "Gujarat Private Universities Amendment Act 2011"
Dr. G.P. Talwar Young Scientist Awards (2)
with an aim to create Excellence in Research and Education. The University
Speakers Consented has been set up by "The Puri Foundation for Education in India" a Registered
Charitable Trust with an aim to create Excellence in Research and Education.
Padma Bhushan Prof. N.K. Ganguly, ICMR, New Delhi
Padmashree Prof. G.C. Mishra, NCCS, Pune Mission of institute is to conduct fundamental / applied / analytical research
Dr. B. Ravindran, ILS, Bhubaneswar in the frontier areas of science with the ultimate objective of contributing to
Dr. Bhaskar Saha, NCCS, Pune high quality basic research and human resource development, and to find
Dr. Satyajit Rath, NII, New Delhi application of the research results for the benefit of mankind. The University
Dr. Gobardhan Das, JNU, New Delhi is a recognized SIRO by DSIR.
Dr. Dipankar Nandi, IISc Banglore
Dr. Sunil Arora, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Dr. N.K. Mehra, AIIMS, New Delhi
Dr. S V Chiplunkar, ACTREC, Mumbai
Dr. Subeer S. Majumdar, NIAB, Hyderabad
Dr.Mohd. Ayub Qadri, NII, New Delhi
Dr. Amit Awasthi, THSTI, New Delhi
Dr. Joshy Jacob, Atlanta, USA
Dr. V. Udhayakumar, Atlanta, USA The B. V. Patel Pharmaceutical Education & Research Development (PERD)
Dr. Rama Rao Amara, USA Centre was established in 1989 by the Gujarat Branch of the Indian
Dr. Padmini Salgame, New Jersey, USA Pharmaceutical Association with the help of Indian pharmaceutical
Dr. Arindam Bhattacharya, Kolkata companies and the Government of Gujarat, in the memory of late Shri. B. V.
Dr. Subhra k. Biswas, Singapore
Patel, who was the first Drugs Controller of Gujarat and truly considered
Dr. Sangita Mukhopadhyay, CDFD, Hyderabad
father of drug legislation in India. PERD Centre is one of its kind,
Dr. Vainav Patel, NIRRH, Mumbai
Dr. Prafullakumar Tailor, NII, N. Delhi multidisciplinary postgraduate research and service institution in India,
Dr. Manikandan Subramanian, IIGB, N. Delhi dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the pharmaceutical and allied
Dr. Praveen K. Vemula, inStem, Bangalore sciences. The Centre is recognized as a SIRO by DSIR.
Dr. K N Balaji, IISc Banglore
Dr. Raghavan Varadrajan, IISc Banglore