BioPhysics Paschim XIX
BioPhysics for Health and Disease
Coordinating Host Institutes
Meeting Registration
Attendance & Participation Guidelines
OpenRegistration is free but compulsory for all academic biophysicists, researchers, postdocs, and students in the Mumbai-Pune region. Attendees who wish to present a poster can indicate their presentation details directly within the Registration Form.
Inclusions
Registered attendees will receive full entry to all scientific talks, breakfast, lunch, tea.
Important Deadlines
- Registration Open: June 1, 2026
- Registration Closes: June 15, 2026
- BPP XIX Date: July 4, 2026
Registration Form
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Scientific Programme Schedule
Biophysics Paschim XIX — July 4, 2026 | Host: SPPU & NCCS, Pune
Meeting Schedule
| Time | Speaker | Affiliation | Type | Talk Title / Topic | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 AM – 09:15 AM | Prof. Shekhar Mande | SPPU-NCCS | Organizing Team | Inauguration and Welcome Remarks | 15 mins |
| 09:15 AM – 09:45 AM | Prof. Suresh Gosavi | SPPU | Faculty Talk | TBA | 30 mins |
| 09:45 AM – 10:00 AM | Mr. Ajay Pradhan | NCCS | Student Talk | TBA | 15 mins |
| 10:00 AM – 10:25 AM | Dr. Jeetender Chugh | IISER | Faculty Talk | TBA | 25 mins |
| 10:25 AM – 10:50 AM | Ms. Rinku Yadav | IISER | Student Talk | TBA | 25 mins |
| 10:50 AM – 11:05 AM | Mr. Pratik Mahajan | SPPU | Student Talk | TBA | 15 mins |
| 11:05 AM – 12:00 PM | ☕ TEA BREAK & POSTER SESSION I | 55 mins | |||
| 12:00 PM – 12:25 PM | Dr. Ambuja Navalkar | NCCS | Faculty Talk | TBA | 25 mins |
| 12:25 PM – 12:40 PM | Student Speaker (TBD) | NCL | Student Talk | TBA | 15 mins |
| 12:40 PM – 01:05 PM | Dr. Sri Rama Koti Ainavarapu | TIFR | Faculty Talk | TBA | 25 mins |
| 01:05 PM – 01:30 PM | Dr. Aswani Kumar Kancherla | ICT | Faculty Talk | TBA | 25 mins |
| 01:30 PM – 02:30 PM | 🍴 LUNCH BREAK & POSTER SESSION II | 60 mins | |||
| 02:30 PM – 02:55 PM | Dr. Ambarish Kunwar | IITB | Faculty Talk | TBA | 25 mins |
| 02:55 PM – 03:10 PM | Dr. Ajoy Paul | IITB | Student Talk | TBA | 15 mins |
| 03:10 PM – 03:35 PM | Dr. Kakoli Bose | ACTREC | Faculty Talk | TBA | 25 mins |
| 03:35 PM – 04:00 PM | Dr. Shivani Sachdev | ACTREC | Faculty Talk | TBA | 25 mins |
| 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM | ☕ TEA BREAK & POSTER SESSION III | 60 mins | |||
| 05:00 PM – 05:25 PM | Dr. Debasis Das | TIFR | Faculty Talk | TBA | 25 mins |
| 05:25 PM – 05:50 PM | Dr. Santosh Jha | NCL | Faculty Talk | TBA | 25 mins |
| 05:50 PM – 06:05 PM | Ms. Ufaq Bhat | IISER | Student Talk | TBA | 15 mins |
| 06:05 PM – 06:30 PM | Faculty Speaker (TBD) | TBD | Faculty Talk | TBA | 25 mins |
| 06:30 PM – 06:45 PM | Prof. Thomas Pucadyil | IISER-NCCS | Organizing Team | Closing Remarks & Tea | 15 mins |
Poster Presentations
Poster Guidelines
A0 SizeFormatting Specifications
- Dimensions: Standard A0 size (841mm width x 1189mm height) in Vertical / Portrait orientation.
- Mounting: Drawing pins and mounting boards will be provided by the host venue.
- Display Time: Poster sessions are scheduled during the tea and lunch breaks. Posters should be set up by 10:00 AM on the meeting day.
Interactive Session Slots
All presenters are expected to stand by their posters during the designated break slots to present their research and answer questions from faculty and peers.
A panel of senior biophysicists will review all student posters during the sessions. Selected presenters will receive outstanding poster awards during the concluding remarks.
Conference Venue & Travel
NCCS Pune Campus
Venue HostGargi Auditorium, National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS)
Gargi Auditorium, NCCS Complex, Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra 411007
How to Reach NCCS Pune
- From Pune Airport (PNQ): Around 13 km away. Cabs and pre-paid taxis are readily available to University Campus, Ganeshkhind (approx. 40 mins).
- From Pune Railway Station (PUNE): Around 6 km. You can take local auto-rickshaws, city buses, or app-based cabs directly to SPPU Campus.
- From Mumbai: Shared Expressway cabs (Cool Cabs) can drop you off at University Circle (Ganeshkhind Road), from which NCCS is just a short walk or auto ride inside the campus.
Location Map & Directions
Support Contacts
For travel support or queries, please contact the local organizing team at:
bppsppunccs@gmail.com