BRIC–National Institute of Immunology, in collaboration with CNRS and Inserm, presents the Indo-French Workshop on Infectious Diseases: Pathogen Biology and Immune Responses, a high-level scientific forum bringing together 24 leading scientists from India and France to explore cutting-edge challenges in viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections and host immune responses.
This workshop at the BRIC-National Institute of Immunology is part of an International Research Network initiative to promote collaboration and scientific exchange between French and Indian communities in infection biology.
Key Scientific Themes
- Host–pathogen interactions
- Vaccine development and immune responses
- Inflammation, metabolism, and infection
- Antiviral and antiparasitic strategies
Speakers
- Branka Horvat, CIRI, Lyon, France
- Sweety Samal, BRIC-THSTI, India
- Patrick Mavingui, La Réunion, France
- Anmol Chandele, ICGEB, India
- Franck Mennechet, PCCEI, Montpellier, France
- Sreekumar E, RGCB, India
- Devinder Sehgal, BRIC-NII, India
- François Trottein, CIIL, Lille, France
- Ovidiu Radulescu, LPHI, France
- Pushkar Sharma, BRIC-NII, India
- Asif Mohmmed, ICGEB, India
- Krishanpal Karmodiya, IISER-Pune, India
- Prafullakumar Tailor, BRIC-NII, India
- Marc Dalod, CIML, France
- Santiswarup Singha, BRIC-NII, India
- Veena Patil, BRIC-NII, India
- Sofia Kossida, IGH, Montpellier, France
- Devram S. Ghorpade, BRIC-NII, India
- Amit Awasthi, BRIC-THSTI, India
- G. Aneeshkumar Arimbasseri, BRIC-NII, India
- Julie Tomas, CIML, Marseille, France
- Yves Lévy, IMRB, Créteil, France
- Nimesh Gupta, BRIC-NII, India
Call for Poster Submissions
We invite researchers (PhD Students, Research Fellows, Early-career Scientists) to showcase their research in a special Poster Session that will run throughout the three-day workshop. This is an exceptional opportunity to interact with internationally renowned scientists, gain feedback, and build future collaborations. Posters will remain on display throughout the workshop, with interaction times scheduled during tea breaks, lunch sessions, and evenings.
Submission Guidelines
- Fill in the application form available at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetYIHJaUUTxr41ytczyEWRCZkZNQngah9JNAtsxh0I7rRJQ/viewform
- Application form to be duly forwarded by the Head of the institution
- Application must include an abstract (maximum 300 words) with title, author(s), affiliation(s), and contact email
- Submission Deadline: 15th September 2025
- Notification of Selection: 10 October 2025
- Registration Fee: INR 3000 * (to be paid on selection)
*Includes access to the talks, poster session and snacks and meals during the conference. Accommodation is not provided. For queries, email: irn_workshop@nii.ac.in
Sponsorship Opportunities
We invite biotech, pharma, medtech, and diagnostics companies to partner with us through exhibition booths to display your offerings, demo products, and interact with delegates. Please write to irn_workshop@nii.ac.in for booth specifications and sponsorship package details.
Scientific Organsing Committee: Veena Patil (BRIC-NII), Pushkar Sharma (BRIC-NII), Amit Awasthi (BRIC-THSTI), Patricia Renesto (CNRS) and François Trottein (CNRS)
Local Organsing Committee: Banya Kar (BRIC-NII), D.K. Vashist (BRIC-NII), Veena Patil (BRIC-NII), Puhskar Sharma (BRIC-NII)
Organized under the International Research Network of BRIC-NII and CNRS with the participation of Inserm.