Conference Schedule
Conference on “Natural Products and Translational Research in Metabolic and Inflammatory Diseases” at CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow.
Tentative Programme
Two Days of Scientific Sessions
27th November, 2026
Inaugural Session & Technical Sessions
Inaugural Session
Opening CeremonyVaidya Rajesh Kotecha
Secretary, Ministry of Ayush Chief Guest
Dr. Kousthubha Upadhyaya
Advisor Ministry of Ayush
Dr. Radha Rangarajan
Director CDRI, Lucknow
Dr. Manoj K Barthwal
Organizing Secretary
Technical Session 1
Disease Biology and Clinical PerspectivesArthritis and Joint Inflammation: Clinical Challenges and Translational Perspectives
Dr. SK Das — formerly KGMU, Lucknow
Immunometabolism in Arthritis: Metabolic Reprogramming and Therapeutic Targets
Dr. Manoj K Barthwal — CDRI, Lucknow
Technical Session 2
Metabolic Pathways and Natural Product Therapeutics in ArthritisMetabolic Rewiring and Redox Biology in Arthritis
Dr. Amit Lahiri — CDRI, Lucknow
Targeting Immunometabolic and Inflammatory Signalling in Arthritis
Dr. Arun Trivedi — CDRI, Lucknow
Natural Products for Joint Protection and Inflammation Resolution
Dr. Divya Singh — CDRI, Lucknow
Technical Session 3 (Day 1/2)
Ayurveda and Traditional MedicineNatural Products in Arthritis: An Ayurvedic Perspective and Translational Opportunities
Dr. Sharad Srivastava — NBRI, Lucknow
Ayurvedic Formulations for Arthritis: Reverse Pharmacology and Clinical Translation
Dr. Arvind Chopra — Centre for Rheumatic Diseases, Pune
28th November, 2026
Systems Biology, Posters, Drug Discovery & Valedictory Function
Technical Session 3 (Day 2)
Emerging Mechanisms and Systems BiologyThe Gut–Joint Axis: Host–Microbiome Interactions
Dr. Bhabatosh Das — THSTI, Faridabad
Metabolomics and Multi-Omics Approaches
Dr. Yashwant Kumar — THSTI, Faridabad
Poster Session
Scientific Poster PresentationsPoster Session
Scientific poster presentations as part of the conference programme.
Technical Session 5
Drug Discovery and TranslationNatural Product-Based Formulations: Strategies for Enhanced Bioavailability and Clinical Translation
Dr. PR Mishra — CDRI, Lucknow
From Bench to Bedside: Translating Natural Products into Evidence-Based Therapies
Dr. Ritu Trivedi — CDRI, Lucknow
Panel Discussion
Expert Discussion & InteractionValedictory Function
Closing CeremonyGroup Photo
Conference ClosingRegistration Deadline
Registration closes on 20th October 2026 . Please complete your registration before the deadline.