FiAB 2026 - Frontiers in Animal Biotechnology organized by the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad.

NIAB · Hyderabad, India November 3 — 6, 2026
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INAUGURAL EDITION · NIAB HYDERABAD

Frontiers in
Animal Biotechnology

FiAB · 2026 Nov 3 — 6, 2026
— Theme of the Year

"Mastitis: Diagnosis, Therapy, and Beyond"

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Mastitis Diagnosis ● Therapy & Beyond ● Diagnostics Workshop ● Bioinformatics Hands-on ● 20 Invited Speakers ● NIAB Hyderabad ● November 3 — 6, 2026 ● Mastitis Diagnosis ● Therapy & Beyond ● Diagnostics Workshop ● Bioinformatics Hands-on ● 20 Invited Speakers ● NIAB Hyderabad ● November 3 — 6, 2026 ●
About FiAB

A convergence of science, industry, and innovation.

The Frontiers in Animal Biotechnology (FiAB) is the flagship annual conference of the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad. Starting 2026, this gathering brings together researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, and students to examine the most pressing challenges in animal health through the lens of modern biotechnology.

FiAB aims to establish a global platform bringing together leading scientists, researchers, and innovators to discuss groundbreaking advancements, address critical challenges, and shape the future of animal biotechnology. The conference will delve into cutting-edge themes, including livestock health, transgenics, genomics, reproductive biotechnology, and One Health initiatives.

The inaugural edition of FiAB will center on a critical challenge impacting livestock health and dairy economics globally. The dedicated theme for FiAB 2026 is "Mastitis – Diagnosis, Therapy and Beyond." The conference will serve as a high-level platform to bridge foundational science with translational solutions. We aim to explore the complete spectrum of the disease, moving from advanced diagnostics to cutting-edge therapeutic strategies and alternative interventions.

Pre-Conference
Workshop
2 days · 5 lectures · 2 hands-on training
Nov 3 — 4, 2026
Main Conference
FiAB 2026
Inaugural lecture · 20 talks · Industry
Nov 5 — 6, 2026
Dairy Cattle
Laboratory Research
DNA Research
Petri Dish
Focus Areas

Three pillars of inquiry

FiAB 2026 is structured around the full spectrum of mastitis research — from fundamental diagnostics to data-driven bioinformatics and translational therapeutics.

Diagnostics
TRACK 01

Diagnostics

From conventional culture to molecular PCR and isothermal amplification — hands-on training in the complete diagnostic pipeline for mastitis pathogen detection and antimicrobial susceptibility profiling.

Bioinformatics
TRACK 02

Bioinformatics

Genome assembly, annotation, AMR gene detection, and phylogenetic analysis — practical command-line bioinformatics for understanding mastitis pathogen populations and resistance mechanisms.

Therapy
TRACK 03

Therapy & Beyond

Alternatives to antibiotics, novel therapeutics, omics approaches, and host-pathogen interaction studies — the translational frontier of mastitis research and next-generation intervention strategies.

By the Numbers

FiAB 2026 at a glance

A meticulously curated scientific programme spanning four days of intensive learning, discovery, and collaboration.

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Diagnostics & Bioinformatics
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Brainstorming Session
With multiple stakeholders
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Industry Talks
From leading industries
Programme Schedule

Four days of discovery

A meticulously curated programme spanning pre-conference workshops and the main scientific conference. Scroll to explore each day.

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01
— Workshop · Day One

Arrival &
Networking

02 NOVEMBER 2026 · MONDAY
15:00

Participants' Arrival and Registration

16:00 – 18:00

Introductions, Icebreaking & Networking over Tea

FiAB 2026 Workshop Organizing Committee, followed by an Institutional Tour of the Research Facilities — Dr. Pankaj Suman, Farm — Dr. HR Patil, and Animal House — Dr. Jayant Hole

19:00 onwards

Dinner

FOCUS · ARRIVAL & NETWORKING
3 ITEMS
02
— Workshop · Day Two

Diagnostics &
Biosensors

03 NOVEMBER 2026 · TUESDAY
Session I · Mastitis and AMR – Challenges and Emerging Opportunities
09:00 – 09:30

Introduction

Dr. Ravi Kumar Gandham

09:30 – 10:30

Lecture cum Hands-on: Mastitis and Antimicrobial Resistance in Dairy Animals

Current Challenges and Future Perspectives, followed by Interactive Lab Workshop on Pathogen Identification and Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing — Dr. Paresh Sharma

10:30 – 10:45

Tea Break

Session II · Ideation to Commercialization, Point-of-Care Technologies – I
10:45 – 13:00

Lecture cum Demo: Technologies and Devices for Early Mastitis Detection

Rapid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) at the Farm Level — Dr. Pankaj Suman

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch

Session III · Ideation to Commercialization, Point-of-Care Technologies – II
14:00 – 17:00

Lecture cum Demo

Screen Printed Electrodes for Smart Sensing — Dr. Sonu Gandhi; Point-of-Care Devices and Future Technologies — Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh

17:00 – 17:15

Tea Break

Session IV · Hands-on Training
17:15 – 19:00

Hands-on Training: Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision Algorithms

Bacterial Species Detection, Colony Counting and Antimicrobial Resistance Prediction — Dr. Sandeep Kushwaha

19:00 onwards

Dinner

FOCUS · DIAGNOSTICS & BIOSENSORS
9 ITEMS
03
— Workshop · Day Three

Drug Discovery &
Therapeutics

04 NOVEMBER 2026 · WEDNESDAY
Session V · Computational Drug Discovery and Target Identification
09:00 – 10:30

Lecture cum Hands-on: Advanced Bioinformatics and Machine Learning Approaches

Drug Target Identification and Prioritisation against Bovine Mastitis Causing Pathogens — Dr. Sandeep Kushwaha

10:30 – 10:45

Tea Break

10:45 – 13:00

Lecture cum Hands-on: In Silico Screening of Natural Compounds

Against Identified Drug Targets and Selection of Candidate Molecules for In Vitro Validation — Dr. Shailesh Sharma

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch

Session VI · Drug Discovery Platforms and Bioactive Molecule Identification
14:00 – 15:30

Lecture cum Hands-on: Drug Discovery Platforms for Antimicrobial Resistance

From Natural Products to Lead Molecules — Dr. Anand Srivastava

15:30 – 16:00

Tea Break + Feedback

Session VII · Preclinical Validation Platforms
16:00 – 17:15

Lecture: Mastitis

Immunological Aspects and Animal Models — Dr. Sreedhar Chinnaswamy

Session VIII · Future Directions
17:15

Next-Generation Vaccine Design

In Silico Frameworks for Engineering Multi-Epitope Vaccines Against Pathogens — Dr. Sarwar Azam

19:00 onwards

Dinner

FOCUS · DRUG DISCOVERY & THERAPEUTICS
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04
— Conference · Day One

Inaugural
Dialogue

05 NOVEMBER 2026 · THURSDAY
08:00 am

Registration

Session 1 · Inauguration & Invited Lecture — Chairpersons: TBA
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09:20 am

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01:30 pm

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Dinner

Onwards

HIGHLIGHTS · INAUGURATION
27 ITEMS
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— Conference · Day Two

Industry &
Horizons

06 NOVEMBER 2026 · FRIDAY
08:00 am

Registration

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Valedictory Function

Prize distribution for oral & poster

HIGHLIGHTS · INDUSTRY + VALEDICTORY
22 ITEMS
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Timeline

Important Dates

Mark your calendar. Each milestone is a step toward FiAB 2026.

30 JUNE 2026
First Announcement Flyer Released
Initial conference announcement distributed to institutions and networks.
15 JULY 2026
Workshop Applications & Registration Open
Application portal for workshop and general conference registration goes live.
15 AUGUST 2026
Workshop Application Closes
Last date to submit applications for the pre-conference workshop.
31 AUGUST 2026
Workshop Selected Participants Announced
Selected candidates notified via email. Fee payment window opens.
15 SEPTEMBER 2026
Registration Closes
Last date for all registration fee payments.
03 — 04 NOVEMBER 2026
Pre-Conference Workshop
Two days of intensive hands-on training in Diagnostics and Bioinformatics.
05 — 06 NOVEMBER 2026
FiAB 2026 Main Conference
Inaugural lecture, 20 invited talks, industry sessions, posters, and brainstorming panel.
Registration
Registration Opens
15th July 2026
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Choose your pass

All fees are inclusive of GST. Workshop seats are limited to 30–40 participants and selection is via application.

Workshop Only
Workshop Pass
₹5,000
Inclusive of GST
  • 2-day hands-on workshop
  • Diagnostics, Bioinformatics training
  • Workshop kit & certificate
  • Lunch & Dinner (Nov 3–4)
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Workshop + Conference
₹8,000
Inclusive of GST · Save ₹2,000
  • Full 4-day access (Nov 3–6)
  • Hands-on workshop + certificate
  • All conference sessions
  • Complete kit, meals
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Conference Only
Students & Postdocs
Conference Pass
₹3,000
Inclusive of GST
  • Entry to all conference sessions
  • Conference kit & compendium
  • Lunch & Dinner (Nov 5–6)
  • Oral Presentations & Poster sessions
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Conference Only
Faculty & Others
Conference Pass
₹5,000
Inclusive of GST
  • Entry to all conference sessions
  • Conference kit & compendium
  • Lunch & Dinner (Nov 5–6)
  • Oral Presentations & Poster sessions
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IMPORTANT
Note on workshop selection: Workshop participation requires a separate application. Applications open on 15 July 2026 and close on 15 August 2026. Selected candidates will be notified by 31 August 2026, after which the registration fee must be paid before 15 September 2026.
Invited Faculty

Distinguished Speakers

Leading minds in animal biotechnology, diagnostics, therapeutics, and bioinformatics from across India and abroad. Hover over cards to reveal talk titles.

Dr. Kiran Ambatipudi
Talk Title

Milk Speaks: Decoding the Hidden Peptide Signatures of Mastitis through Mass Spectrometry for Early Diagnosis

Professor, Dept. of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Roorkee

Dr. Kiran Ambatipudi

IIT Roorkee, Roorkee

Dr. Ujjwal Kumar De
Talk Title

Development and therapeutic evaluation of promising essential oil-based intramammary formulation for treatment of mastitis in dairy cows

Senior Scientist, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly

Dr. Ujjwal Kumar De

ICAR-IVRI, Bareilly

Prof. Neelesh Sharma
Talk Title

Ethnoveterinary Medicine and Phytotherapeutics: Validating herbal alternatives for udder health in dairy cattle

Head, Veterinary Medicine, SKUAST, Jammu

Prof. Neelesh Sharma

SKUAST, Jammu

Dr. Dhiraj Kumar Gupta
Talk Title

Present and future scenario in bovine mastitis diagnosis and therapy.

Professor, Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, GADVASU Ludhiana

Dr. Dhiraj Kumar Gupta

GADVASU, Ludhiana

Dr. P. Anand Kumar
Talk Title

To be shared

Professor & Head, Dept. of Veterinary Microbiology, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram

Dr. P. Anand Kumar

SVVU, Gannavaram

Dr. Rajat Pandya
Talk Title

To be shared

Co-Founder and CEO, FaunaTech

Dr. Rajat Pandya

FaunaTech, Bengaluru

Dr. Joshi V.G
Talk Title

Antimicrobial Peptides for Mastitis: Innovations, Challenges, and Future Perspectives.

LUVAS, Hisar

Dr. Joshi V.G

LUVAS, Hisar

Dr. A. Manimaran
Talk Title

Advancing antimicrobial stewardship in bovine mastitis: from clinical assessment to treatment decision.

Senior Scientist, ICAR-NDRI, Bangalore

Dr. A. Manimaran

ICAR-NDRI, Bangalore

Dr. Shivasharanappa N.
Talk Title

Antimicrobial resistance in bovine mastitis pathogens: an update on surveillance of AMR in India.

ICAR-NIVEDI, Bangalore

Dr. Shivasharanappa N.

ICAR-NIVEDI, Bangalore

Dr. Kartikeya Krothapalli
Talk Title

To be announced

Affiliation to be announced

Dr. Kartikeya Krothapalli

Vitulomics, Tenali

Dr. G. Dhinakar Raj
Talk Title

Mastitis interventions - the translational conundrum

Former Director, Centre for Animal Health Studies, TANUVAS

Dr. G. Dhinakar Raj

TANUVAS, Chennai (Retired)

Dr. T.K. Mohanty
Talk Title

Non-invasive tools for early subclinical mastitis diagnosis using artificial intelligence in Dairy cattle and buffaloes

Prof. Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, IVSAH

Dr. T.K. Mohanty

IVSAH, Bhubaneswar

Dr. Rahul Modak
Talk Title

Beyond the Genome: Epigenetic Regulation of Immune Responses During Mastitis

Associate Professor & Associate Dean (Research), KIIT, Bhubaneswar

Dr. Rahul Modak

KIIT, Bhubaneswar

Dr. Ragul Paramasivam
Talk Title

Beyond Subclinical Mastitis Diagnosis: An IoT- and AI-Driven Framework for Predictive Udder Health Management

CEO & Co-Founder, Chimertech Private Limited, Chennai

Dr. Ragul Paramasivam

Chimertech Pvt. Ltd., Chennai

Dr. Deepak B. Rawool
Talk Title

Green nano-antibacterial to address subclinical and clinical bovine mastitis cases

Principal Scientist, ICAR-NMRI, Hyderabad

Dr. Deepak B. Rawool

ICAR-NMRI, Hyderabad

Dr. S. Manoharan
Talk Title

Challenges in Bovine Mastitis Vaccine Development and Its Control Measures

Director, Centre for Animal Health Studies, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai

Dr. S. Manoharan, Ph.D.

TANUVAS, Chennai

Dr. Chandr Shakhar
Talk Title

To be announced

CEO & Founder, SSPL — Silver Rated Startup, An ISO & GMP Certified Company

Dr. Chandr Shakhar

CEO & Founder, SSPL

Dr. Nidhi Rawat
Talk Title

To be announced

Assistant Professor & Incharge Head, Department of Veterinary Microbiology, College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry Anjora, DSVC Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya Durg, Chhattisgarh

Dr. Nidhi Rawat

Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya, Durg

Dr. Ponnanna N.M.
Talk Title

Bovine Mastitis in Indian Milksheds: Challenges, Opportunities and the Way Forward

Sr. Scientist & Team Leader, NDDB R&D Laboratory, Hyderabad

Ponnanna N.M., Ph.D.

NDDB R&D Laboratory, Hyderabad

Venue

NIAB, Hyderabad

The National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB) is an autonomous institution under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. Located in the vibrant city of Hyderabad — India's genome valley — NIAB is at the forefront of animal biotechnology research.

Address
NIAB, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500049, India
Nearest Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) — ~30 km
Nearest Railway Stations
  • Lingampally ~9 km
  • Hyderabad Deccan (Nampally) ~15 km
  • Secunderabad ~25 km
  • Cherlapally ~32 km
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From Airport
~30 km · 45 min
From Lingampally
~9 km · 20 min
Organisation

The Committees behind FiAB 2026

Dedicated committees working in concert to deliver a seamless scientific experience.

Organizing Committee

Apex body providing strategic direction, overall coordination for the conference.

Dr. Ravi Kumar Gandham

Dr. Ravi Kumar Gandham

Director, NIAB
Dr. Nagendra R. Hegde

Dr. Nagendra R. Hegde

Scientist-H
Dr. Madhuri Subbiah

Dr. Madhuri Subbiah

Scientist-E
Dr. Anand Srivatsava

Dr. Anand Srivatsava

Scientist-E

Food, Travel and Accommodation Logistics Committee

Dr. Utham K. Valekunja

Dr. Utham K. Valekunja

Scientist-E
Dr. Abhijit S. Deshmukh

Dr. Abhijit S. Deshmukh

Scientist-E
Dr. Nirmalya Ganguli

Dr. Nirmalya Ganguli

Scientist-E
Mr. Santosh Mhadeshwar

Mr. Santosh Mhadeshwar

Manager (Stores & Purchase)
Mr. Pavan Kumar

Mr. Pavan Kumar

Assistant Manager (O & E)
Mr. Praveen Kumar

Mr. Praveen Kumar

Technical Officer
Mr. Prem Kumar

Mr. Prem Kumar

Security Officer
Mr. Saikumar I

Mr. Saikumar I

Office Assistant

Workshop Overviewing Committee

Dr. Sreedhar Chinnaswamy

Dr. Sreedhar Chinnaswamy

Scientist-G
Dr. Sandeep Kushwaha

Dr. Sandeep Kushwaha

Scientist-E
Dr. Shailesh Sharma

Dr. Shailesh Sharma

Scientist-E
Dr. Pankaj Suman

Dr. Pankaj Suman

Scientist-E
Mr. V. Ramesh Babu

Mr. V. Ramesh Babu

Executive Engineer
Ms. Preethi Prasanna

Ms. Preethi Prasanna

Technical Officer
Mr. Ashok Kumar Pakanati

Mr. Ashok Kumar Pakanati

Office Assistant

Scientific Events Management Committee

Dr. Sanjay Singh

Dr. Sanjay Singh

Scientist-F
Dr. Madhuri Subbiah

Dr. Madhuri Subbiah

Scientist-E
Dr. Yashpal

Dr. Yashpal

Scientist-C
Dr. Himanshu Patil

Dr. Himanshu Patil

Animal House I/c., LAF
Mr. Shashikanth Gawai

Mr. Shashikanth Gawai

Technical Officer
Mr. M. Ravindranath

Mr. M. Ravindranath

Superintendent Engineer

Advertising Committee

Dr. Paresh Sharma

Dr. Paresh Sharma

Scientist-E
Dr. Sarwar Azam

Dr. Sarwar Azam

Scientist-E
Mr. Harjit Singh

Mr. Harjit Singh

Senior Manager
Dr. Jayant P. Hole

Dr. Jayant P. Hole

Animal House I/c., SAF
Dr. Vinod Kumar

Dr. Vinod Kumar

Scientist-D
Dr. Yash Pal

Dr. Yash Pal

Scientist-C
Dr. Souvik Sen Sharma

Dr. Souvik Sen Sharma

Scientist-C
Ms. Nilanjana Ganguli

Ms. Nilanjana Ganguli

Technical Officer
Dr. Vinita

Dr. Vinita

Technical Officer
Mrs. Krishna Priya

Mrs. Krishna Priya

PA to Director

Registration Committee

Dr. Bappaditya Dey

Dr. Bappaditya Dey

Scientist-F
Dr. Sonu Gandhi

Dr. Sonu Gandhi

Scientist-E
Dr. Santosh Kumar Dasari

Dr. Santosh Kumar Dasari

Scientist-D
Mr. Jagadeesh Inumula

Mr. Jagadeesh Inumula

Manager (Office & Finance)
Ms. Ramadevi G

Ms. Ramadevi G

Technical Officer
Mr. Sriramoju Mahesh

Mr. Sriramoju Mahesh

Service & Maintenance Engineer
Mr. Ajith Kumar Kainchi

Mr. Ajith Kumar Kainchi

Librarian
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Venue
NIAB, Hyderabad
Workshop
3–4 Nov 2026
Conference
5–6 Nov 2026
Theme
Mastitis: Diagnosis, Therapy & Beyond
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