About Conference
The Department of Medical Microbiology, PGIMER, Chandigarh is organizing a Conference cum Workshop TBCON 2025 on the theme "Fight to End TB" from March 28-29, 2025 at Bhargava Auditorium, PGIMER, Chandigarh. The conference will provide a platform for deliberation on the changing scenario of the diagnostics and management of tuberculosis. The major attractions of the conference will be lectures by eminent speakers across the India; special sessions on diagnostics; management; exhibitions to demonstrate latest technological development for tuberculosis research; and pre- conference workshops on tuberculosis diagnostics including conventional and molecular methods. It is a great pleasure to invite all the persons, organizations and industry interested on diagnostics of tuberculosis and tuberculosis management and finding ways to master the epidemic of tuberculosis diseases.
Where
Bhargava Auditorium, PGIMER, Chandigarh
When
Friday and Saturday
28th and 29th March 2025
Organizing Committee
Chairperson
Dr. Neelam Taneja
Organizing Secretary
Dr. Sunil Sethi
Joint Organizing Secretary
Dr. Kusum Sharma
Scientific Secretaries
Dr. A.N. Aggarwal
Dr. Manisha Biswal
Dr. Harsimran Kaur
Dr. Rakesh Yadav
Treasurer
Dr. Archana Angrup
Co-Treasurer
Dr. Sunil Dhatwalia
National Advisor(s)
Dr. D Behera
Dr. Amita Jain
Dr. Manpreet Bhalla
Dr. R Ramachandran
Dr. Pallab Ray
Dr. Joseph L Mathew
Dr. V K Saini
Dr. Deepthi Nair
Dr. Mandira Varma
Dr Siva Kumar
Dr. Rajesh Rana
Executive Committee
Dr. Varsha Gupta
Dr. Indu Verma
Dr. MRShivaPrakash
Dr. Vikas Gautam
Dr. Aman Sharma
Dr. Anup Ghosh
Dr. Balvinder Mohan
Dr. Pankaj Vaidya
Dr Neelima A
Dr. Amit Arora
Dr. Santwana Verma
Dr. Deepak Aggarwal
Dr. Sahajal Dhooria
Dr. Parul Jain
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
Registration & Introduction
Overview of Workshop
Dr Sunil Sethi
Microscopy (Fluorescent/ZN staining) (Lab no-221)
Ms. Manjot, Dr Adya, Mr Harpal
Solid culture for Mycobacteria (Lab no. 221)
Dr Pryanka Thakur, Ms Shruti, Mr Harpal.
DST By Liquid culture for 1st & 2nd line antibiotics (BSL 3 Lab)
Dr Ankit, Mr. Kushwinder, Ms Sheevani
Gene Xpert (CBNAAT) - (Lab no. 221)
Dr Sandeep, Mr Rajeb
Line probe assay (First line and Second Line)(Lab- LPA)
Dr Sunil Dhatwalia, Ms Sarita, Ms Savita
PCR for TB diagnosis- (Lab No209)
Dr Kusum Sharma, Mrs Anu
Truenat for TB diagnosis (Lab no 227)
Mr Devinder, Ms Mansi
MALDI- TOF (Lab No- 209)
Dr Archana Angrup, Ms Snigdha Reddi
Next Generation Sequencing
Dr Amit Arora, Dr Rakesh Yadav, Ms Gurmeet
Inauguration and Key Note - 100 days Intensified TB Campaign; NTEP
Dr. D. Behera
Dr Manpreet Bhalla
TEA
Session 1 (10.30 AM to 11.40AM)
TB Diagnosis and NTEP recommendations
Dr Sunil Sethi
PGIMER Chandigarh
Future Perspectives in TB Diagnosis
Dr Ritu Singhal
NITRD, New Delhi
Prevention of Infection of TB
Dr. Vineeta Mittal
RMLIMS, Lucknow
Dr Pallab Ray
Dr Varsha Gupta
Session 2 (11.40 AM to 1:00 PM)
Pediatric TB; Challenges
Dr. Joseph L Mathew
PGIMER, Chandigarh
TB lymphadenitis Clinical approach
Dr. Vikas Suri
PGIMER, Chandigarh
TB meningitis challenges
Dr. Manish Modi
PGIMER, Chandigarh
Improving the diagnosis of Extra-Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Dr. Kusum Sharma
PGIMER, Chandigarh
Dr VK Saini
Dr. Indu Varma
Lunch and Poster Walk
Session 3 (2 PM to 3 PM)
Drug resistant Tuberculosis in India
Dr Sonu Goel
PGIMER, Chandigarh
Recent NTEP Guidelines for Treatment of TB
Dr Ashutosh
PGIMER, Chandigarh
Latent TB diagnosis and treatment
Dr.K.T. Prasad,
PGIMER, Chandigarh
Geriatric Tuberculosis- Dilemma and Issues in Management
Dr Ashok Kumar
Pannu
PGIMER, Chandigarh
Dr S.K.Jindal
Dr Sumi Nadwani
Tea
Session 4 (3:50 to 4.30PM)
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria and Diagnostic challenges
Dr Rakesh Yadav
PGIMER, Chandigarh
Challenges in management of NTMs
Dr. Inderpaul Sehgal
Dr Ashish Bhalla
Dr. Ajoy NITRD
New
Delhi
Open House Discussion (4:30 to 5:00 PM)
Diagnosis and Management Of TB (Panel- Dr Ashutosh, Dr. Deepak, Dr. Manpreet Bhalla , Dr. Sunil Sethi)
Moderator - Dr. Pankaj Vaidya
Presentation of Awards
Dr Neelam Taneja
Concluding remarks
Dr Sunil Sethi
Registration and Guidelines
Important Deadlines
- Abstract Submission Deadline
24th March 2025 - Early Bird Registraton Deadline
15th March 2025 -
Registration Fees
- Till 15th March 2025
Rs.2000/- - 16th to 27th March 2025
Rs.2500/- - 28th and 29th March 2025
Rs.3000/-
Workshop (Limited Seats)
Till 15th March 2025 Rs.3000/-
Workshop seats are full and Registration is closed for Workshop-
For registration, please download the registration form here and e-mail the filled registration form along with the payment details (Transaction id/UTR No. for online payment or scanned copy of cheque/Demand Draft) at tbconpgi@gmail.com.
Guidelines
GUIDELINES FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FOR POSTER PRESENTATION
Call for Abstracts:
Delegates submitting abstract must be registered for the conference. Abstracts must contain original material related to tuberculosis that is neither published nor presented elsewhere.
Structure:
Abstract should contain following headings:
Background, Material/methods, Results, Conclusion. Abstract body should contain maximum of 250 words.
Presenting Author:
The contact details of presenting author must be entered during online submission of the abstract.
Abstract Submission:
Submit the abstract by email to tbconpgi@gmail.com.
Accomodation
Here are some nearby hotels
Contact Us
Organizing Secretary
Dr. Sunil SethiDept. of Medical Microbiology
PGIMER, Chandigarh
+91 172 2755161
+91 98728 82609
Accomodation Enquiry
Mr. Manpreet Singh Sodhi
Phone No.: +91 7087810495