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New Delhi: The international conference Vesicon-2026, held at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, concluded successfully, opening new avenues for medical science and advancing research into the treatment of serious diseases. More than 400 participants from India and abroad attended the event, engaging in-depth scientific discussions on Extracellular Vesicles (EVs), tiny particles released by cells.
Organised as the second annual international conference of the Indian Society for Extracellular Vesicles, the event brought together experts from medical research, biotechnology and modern therapeutic sciences to exchange ideas and share their findings.
The conference featured speakers across 14 key and plenary sessions, more than 30 invited speakers and over 20 exhibitors, providing a broad platform for scientific exchange. In addition, more than 150 trainees participated in a workshop and received practical training.
Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin, a Padma Bhushan awardee, attended the programme as the chief guest. Professor Nikhil Tandon, Director of AIIMS New Delhi, graced the occasion as the guest of honour.
Representing key institutions involved in the research and development ecosystem, Dr. Vipin C. Shukla from the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research and Dr. Shiv Kumar Kalyanaraman from the Anusandhan National Research Foundation were associated with the conference as chief patrons.
The conference was organised by a team comprising Dr. Saroj Kumar, Dr. Krishna K. Inampudi, Dr. Neerja Rani and Dr. Lata Singh.
Discussions centred on three major scientific themes, exploring the role of extracellular vesicles, their potential applications in various diseases and ways to translate laboratory research into practical medical treatments.
The event received support from the Government of India's Anusandhan National Research Foundation, the Department of Biotechnology, the Department of Health Research and the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research.
Vesicon-2026 marked an important milestone in medical research by promoting scientific collaboration, knowledge exchange and exploration of future therapeutic possibilities.
The conference highlighted how cooperation and innovation in modern science can open new pathways towards a better understanding of diseases and the development of more effective treatments.