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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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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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
Venue · NIAB Conference Room
15:00 – 15:30

Welcome and Introduction

Dr. Nagendra R. Hegde, Scientist-H, NIAB

15:30 – 17:30

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

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

Diagnostics &
Biosensors

03 NOVEMBER 2026 · TUESDAY
Venue · NIAB Smart Classroom
09:00 – 09:30

Registration of Participants

Session I · Mastitis and AMR – Challenges and Emerging Opportunities
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

Dining area next to the conference room

Session III · Ideation to Commercialization, Point-of-Care Technologies – II
14:00 – 14:30

Lecture: From Antigen Discovery to Diagnostic Immunoassays

Dr. Girish K. Radhakrishnan

14:30 – 16:00

Lecture cum Demo

Point-of-Care Devices and Future Technologies — Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh

16:00 – 16:30

Tea Break

Session IV · Hands-on Training
16:30 – 18:30

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

Dining area next to the conference room

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

Drug Discovery &
Therapeutics

04 NOVEMBER 2026 · WEDNESDAY
Venue · NIAB Smart Classroom
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

Dining area next to the conference room

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

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

Lecture: Mastitis

Immunological Aspects and Animal Models — Dr. Sreedhar Chinnaswamy

Session VIII · Future Directions
17:00 – 20:00

Next-Generation Vaccine Design

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

20:00 – 20:15

Valedictory: Workshop Conclusion Remarks

Dr. Ravi Kumar Gandham, Director, BRIC-NIAB

20:15 onwards

Dinner

Dining area next to the conference room

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

Inaugural
Dialogue

05 NOVEMBER 2026 · THURSDAY
08:00 – 09:00

Conference Registration

Inaugural Session
09:00 – 09:30

Welcome Address

Dr. Ravi Kumar Gandham, Director, BRIC-NIAB

Chief Guest

Dr. B. Gopi, IAS (Director, FAC, Directorate of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, Telangana)

Guests of Honor

Dr. Pradeep K Gupta (Vice President, R&D, Indian Immunologicals Ltd.) & Prof. Ullas Kolthur-Seetharam (Director, CDFD)

09:30 – 10:10

Emerging Viral Mastitis: Molecular Mechanisms of H5N1 Mammary Tropism and Novel Therapeutic Approaches

Inaugural Lecture — Dr. Suresh Kuchipudi (University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, USA)

Session 1 · Setting the scene

Chair: Dr. T.K. Mohanty (ICAR-NDRI)
Co-chair: Dr. Sanjay Singh (BRIC-NIAB)

10:10 – 10:30

Mastitis interventions - the translational conundrum

Dr. G. Dhinakar Raj (Retd., TANUVAS)

10:30 – 10:50

Ethnoveterinary Approaches to Mastitis Control: A One Health Perspective

Prof. Punniamoorthy (Trans-Disciplinary University)

10:50 – 11:10

A brief on industry requirements and expectations from research

Mr. Anirudha Rajurkar, CEO, ZenexAH

11:10 – 11:30

Tea Break

11:30 – 11:50

Beyond the Genome: Epigenetic Regulation of Immune Responses During Mastitis

Dr. Rahul Modak (KIIT)

Session 2 · Mastitis diagnosis

Chair: Dr. G. Dhinakar Raj (Retd. TANUVAS)
Co-chair: Dr. Bappaditya Dey (BRIC-NIAB)

11:50 – 12:10

Present and Future Scenario in Bovine Mastitis Diagnosis and Therapy

Dr. Dhiraj Kumar Gupta (GADVASU)

12:10 – 12:30

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

Dr. Srinivas Kiran Ambatipudi (IIT Roorkee)

12:30 – 12:50

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

Dr. T.K. Mohanty (ICAR-NDRI)

12:50 – 14:00

Lunch & Poster Presentations

Session 3 · Mastitis treatment and prophylaxis

Chair: Prof. N. Punniamoorthy (TDU)
Co-chair: Dr. K. Lakshmi (PVNRTVU)

14:00 – 14:20

Green Nano-antibacterial to Address Subclinical and Clinical Bovine Mastitis Cases

Dr. Deepak B. Rawool (ICAR-NMRI)

14:20 – 14:40

Challenges in Bovine Mastitis Vaccine Development and Its Control Measures

Dr. S. Manoharan (TANUVAS)

14:40 – 15:00

Ethnoveterinary Medicine and Phytotherapeutics: Validating Herbal Alternatives for Udder Health in Dairy Cattle

Dr. Neelesh Sharma (SKUAST) – online

15:00 – 15:20

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

Dr. Ujjwal Kumar De (ICAR-IVRI)

15:20 – 15:40

Exploration of antibacterial and immunomodulatory properties of natural compounds and phytochemicals for adjunct therapy in mastitis of dairy animals

Prof. P. Anand Kumar (SVVU)

15:40 – 16:00

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

Dr. Joshi V.G. (LUVAS)

16:00 – 16:20

Tea Break 1

Session 4 · Spotlight: The NIAB Mastitis Matrix

Chair: Prof. Sachinandan De (ICAR-NDRI)
Co-chair: Dr. Utham K. Valekunja (BRIC-NIAB)

16:20 – 17:40

Identification and characterization of antibiofilm molecule from plant source

Dr. Anand Srivastava

From Detection to Decision: Field-Deployable Technologies for Precision Mastitis Management

Dr. Pankaj Suman

Proteogenomic Insights into Cell Wall Dysregulation and Oxacillin Susceptibility in Oxacillin-Susceptible mecA-Positive Staphylococcus aureus

Dr. Paresh Sharma

Development of GOx–CeO₂ Hybrid Nanozyme for MRSA-induced Mastitis Treatment

Dr. Sanjay Singh

Good viruses vs bad bacteria

Dr. Nagendra R Hegde

17:40 – 18:00

Tea Break 2

Session 5 · Oral presentations

Session coordinator: Dr. Yash Pal (BRIC-NIAB)

18:00 – 19:30

Outer Membrane Vesicles: Multifaceted Roles and Their Impact on Bacterial Multidrug Resistance

Dr. M. V. Jagannadham, FABA

Bioactive Compounds as Alternative Therapeutics for Staphylococcus aureus-Associated Bovine Mastitis: An Integrated Ethnoveterinary study

Dr. Sriram Vamshi Krishna, PVNRTVU

Genomic and Phenotypic Characterization of Lytic Bacteriophages Active Against Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Clinical Strains

Dr. Komal Ghonse, Symbiosis International University

PhaGenome: An Integrated Web Server for Bacteriophage Genome Characterization Targeting Bovine Mastitis Pathogens

Dr. Sophia Inbaraj

Clinical and therapeutic efficacy of certified intraday infusion in dry cow therapy

Dr. J. Jyothi, PVNRTVU

Caprine Mastitis – Two case reports

Dr. Nandani Kumari, BAU

Clinical insights to the diagnosis and management of prepartum mastitis in goats

Dr. K. Lakshmi, PVNRTVU

Bacteriological and Molecular Detection of Mastitis-Associated Bacterial Pathogens and Their Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles in Domestic Animals

Dr. Sonali Menamvar, PVNRTVU

Effect of antibiofilm agents on mastitis causing staphylococcus species

Dr. Shiva Jyothi, PVNRTVU

20:00 onwards

Gala Dinner

HIGHLIGHTS · INAUGURATION
23 ITEMS
05
— Conference · Day Two

Industry &
Horizons

06 NOVEMBER 2026 · FRIDAY
Session 6 · Beyond the lab to Beside the Barn — Speakers from Industry

Chairs: Dr. Srinivas Kiran Ambatipudi (IIT Roorkee) & Dr. Nagendra R Hegde (BRIC-NIAB)

09:00 – 09:20

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

Dr. Ponnanna N.M. (NDDB)

09:20 – 09:40

Nutritional interventions for mastitis management

Dr. Chandr Shakhar (Suvant Solutions Private Limited)

09:40 – 10:00

A Field Proven, Antibiotic Free, Phytotherapeutic Treatment for Bovine Clinical Mastitis

Dr. Kartikeya Krothapalli (Vitulomics)

10:00 – 10:20

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

Dr. Ragul Paramasivam (Chimertech Private Limited)

10:20 – 10:40

Mastitis and Beyond: From Early Detection to Better Outcomes with Point-of-Care Diagnostics for Animal Health and Food Safety

Mr. Rajat Pandya (FaunaTech)

10:40 – 11:00

Tea Break

11:00 – 11:20

Rapid Mastitis Detection and Antimicrobial Stewardship for Targeted Antibiotic Treatment

Dr. Roshan Ratnakar Naik (Diagopreutic Private Limited)

11:20 – 11:40

Proteolytic Enzymes & Bioflavonoids in the management of tissue damage in Bovine mastitis

Dr. D.J. Kalita (ZenexAH)

Session 7 · Brainstorming Session
11:40 – 13:00

From Udder Chaos to Udderly Innovative Solutions

Panel members: Dr. Dhinakar Raj, Dr. Nagendra Hegde and Dr. Pradeep K Gupta

Moderator: Dr. Anand Srivastava

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch & Poster Sessions

Session 8 · Mastitis & AMR

Chair: Dr. Raghavendra Bhatta (DDG-AS, ICAR)
Co-chair: Dr. Ravi Gandham (Director, BRIC-NIAB)

14:00 – 14:20

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

Dr. Shivasharanappa N (ICAR-NIVEDI)

14:20 – 14:40

Antimicrobial Resistance in Bovine Mastitis: Chhattisgarh Scenario and Alternative Therapeutic Strategies

Dr. Nidhi Rawat (DSVCKV)

14:40 – 15:00

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

Dr. A. Manimaran (ICAR-NDRI)

15:20 – 15:40

Mastitis Management Beyond Antibiotics: Discovering Novel Antimicrobial Peptides from Natural Sources and Artificial Intelligence-Driven Approaches to Combat AMR

Dr. Sameer Shrivastava (ICAR-IVRI)

15:40 – 16:00

Extra-intestinal uropathogenic E. coli: an important pathogen of mastitis in dairy animals

Prof. Sachinandan De (ICAR-NDRI)

16:00 onwards

Valedictory Function

Chief Guest: Dr. Raghavendra Bhatta (Deputy Director General (DDG) Animal Sciences, Indian Council of Agricultural Research)

17:00 onwards

Hi-Tea

HIGHLIGHTS · INDUSTRY + VALEDICTORY
17 ITEMS
2026
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 Registration Closes
Last date to register and pay for the pre-conference workshop, or once seats are full — whichever is earlier.
30 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
Mark your calendars

Choose your pass

All fees are inclusive of GST. Workshop seats are limited to 30–40 participants — register early to secure your seat.

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)
Registration Closed
Recommended
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
Registration Closed
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
Registration Closed
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
Registration Closed
On-spot registration will be available at the venue for interested participants.
Guests of Honour

Chief Guests

Eminent leaders will open and close FiAB 2026, gracing the Inauguration and the Valedictory Function with their presence.

05 NovInauguration09:00 am
06 NovValedictory06:00 pm
Inauguration · 05 Nov 2026
Dr. B. Gopi, IAS

Gracing the Inauguration of FiAB 2026 as Chief Guest

Dr. B. Gopi, IAS

Director of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry (FAC),Government of Telangana

We are deeply honored to announce that Dr. B. Gopi, IAS, has graciously accepted our invitation to join us as the Chief Guest for the grand inauguration of the Frontiers in Animal Biotechnology (FiAB 2026) conference.

With his distinguished background in veterinary science and exemplary leadership in public administration, Dr. B. Gopi’s presence adds immense prestige to this scientific forum. His insights will profoundly inspire researchers, academicians, and industry leaders gathered to deliberate on cutting-edge breakthroughs in animal biotechnology.

Session
Inauguration
Date & time
05 Nov 2026 · 09:00 am
Venue
NIAB, Hyderabad

We warmly welcome Dr. B. Gopi to FiAB 2026 and look forward to an inspiring inaugural session!

Inauguration · 05 Nov 2026
Dr. Pradeep K. Gupta

Gracing the Inauguration of FiAB 2026 as Guest of Honor

Dr. Pradeep K. Gupta

Vice President, R&DIndian Immunologicals Limited, Hyderabad

We are deeply privileged to announce that Dr. Pradeep K. Gupta will join us as the Guest of Honor for the grand inauguration of the Frontiers in Animal Biotechnology (FiAB 2026) conference.

A distinguished authority in vaccine development, Dr. Gupta brings extraordinary expertise and prestige to this year’s forum.

Session
Inauguration
Date & time
05 Nov 2026 · 09:00 am
Venue
NIAB, Hyderabad

We warmly welcome Dr. Pradeep K. Gupta to FiAB 2026!

Valedictory Function · 06 Nov 2026
Dr. Raghavendra Bhatta

Gracing the Valedictory Function of FiAB 2026 as Chief Guest

Dr. Raghavendra Bhatta

Deputy Director General (Animal Science)ICAR

We are privileged to announce that Dr. Raghavendra Bhatta, Deputy Director General (Animal Science), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), has graciously consented to join us as the Chief Guest for the Valedictory Function of the Frontiers in Animal Biotechnology (FiAB 2026) conference.

A stalwart in animal science research and agricultural leadership, Dr. Bhatta’s visionary guidance has continually shaped the landscape of animal health and livestock research in India. His presence at the closing ceremony will provide a fitting culmination to two days of high-level scientific exchange, honoring excellence in research and charting future pathways for the discipline.

Session
Valedictory Function
Date & time
06 Nov 2026 · 06:00 pm
Venue
NIAB, Hyderabad

We are deeply honored by his acceptance and look forward to an inspiring closing address!

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. 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. Aniruddha Rajurkar
Talk Title

A brief on industry requirements and expectations from research

Chief Executive Officer, Zenex Animal Health

Dr. Aniruddha Rajurkar

Zenex Animal Health

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. D J Kalita
Talk Title

To be announced

Head - Technical & Regulatory Affairs, Zenex Animal Health India Private Ltd, Ahmedabad

Dr. D J Kalita

Zenex Animal Health, Ahmedabad

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. 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. 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. Joshi V.G
Talk Title

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

LUVAS, Hisar

Dr. Joshi V.G

LUVAS, Hisar

Dr. Kartikeya Krothapalli
Talk Title

A Field Proven, Antibiotic Free, Phytotherapeutic Treatment for Bovine Clinical Mastitis.

Affiliation to be announced

Dr. Kartikeya Krothapalli

Vitulomics, Tenali

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

Prof. N. Punniamurthy
Talk Title

Ethnoveterinary Approaches to Mastitis Control: A One Health Perspective

MVSc PhD dipSMS FSVPT FNSE · Ethnoveterinary Herbal Medicine · Consultant to NDDB India · Professor Emeritus, TDU, Bengaluru · Former Head, EVM Herbal Research Centre, TANUVAS · Thanjavur - 613 006, India

Prof. N. Punniamurthy

TDU, Bengaluru

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. Nidhi Rawat
Talk Title

Antimicrobial Resistance in Bovine Mastitis: Chhattisgarh Scenario and Alternative Therapeutic Strategies

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. P. Anand Kumar
Talk Title

Exploration of antibacterial and immunomodulatory properties of natural compounds and phytochemicals for adjunct therapy in mastitis of dairy animals

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

Dr. P. Anand Kumar

SVVU, Gannavaram

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

Dr. Ponnanna N.M.

NDDB R&D Laboratory, Hyderabad

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. 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

Mr. Rajat Pandya
Talk Title

Mastitis and Beyond: From Early Detection to Better Outcomes with Point-of-Care Diagnostics for Animal Health and Food Safety

Co-Founder & CEO, FaunaTech

Mr. Rajat Pandya

FaunaTech, Bengaluru

Roshan Naik, PhD
Talk Title

Rapid mastitis detection and antimicrobial stewardship for targeted antibiotics treatment

Director, Diagopreutic Pvt Ltd

Roshan Naik, PhD

Diagopreutic Pvt Ltd

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

TANUVAS, Chennai

Dr. Sachinandan De
Talk Title

Extra-intestinal uropathogenic E. coli: an important pathogen of mastitis in dairy animals

ICAR-National Professor, Animal Biotechnology Division, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana

Dr. Sachinandan De

ICAR-NDRI, Karnal

Dr. Sameer Shrivastava
Talk Title

Mastitis Management Beyond Antibiotics: Discovering Novel Antimicrobial Peptides from Natural Sources and Artificial Intelligence-Driven Approaches to Combat AMR

Principal Scientist & Incharge, Veterinary Immunology Section, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh

Dr. Sameer Shrivastava

ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar

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

Prof. Suresh Kuchipudi
Talk Title

From Receptor to Response: Virus and Host Determinants of H5N1 Mastitis Pathogenesis in Cattle

Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, The Center for Vaccine Research, Professor (secondary), Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, School of Medicine, Scientific Director, Pennsylvania One Health Consortium, University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health

Prof. Suresh Kuchipudi

University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health

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. 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

With sincere thanks to

Our Sponsors

Successful organization of FiAB 2026 is made possible through generous support from sponsors and companies that believe in animal health, diagnostics and biotechnology for animal health and human welfare. Their commitment to advancing innovation and research enables us to bring together the leading minds, foster meaningful discussions, and support the next generation of researchers. We extend our deepest appreciation to all our sponsors for helping make this event a reality. Thank you for backing our inaugural edition.

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4Days of science
20+Invited speakers
50+Posters
2Industry talks
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
Mr. D. Venu Gopal

Mr. D. Venu Gopal

Clerk

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
Ms. V. Lokeswari Sri Siva Jyothi

Ms. V. Lokeswari Sri Siva Jyothi

Clerk
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Four days of rigorous science, hands-on learning, and meaningful connections at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, Hyderabad.

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Venue
NIAB, Hyderabad
Workshop
3–4 Nov 2026
Conference
5–6 Nov 2026
Theme
Mastitis: Diagnosis, Therapy & Beyond
Registration opens 15 July 2026.
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