Conference Objectives

• Promote interdisciplinary research in biotechnology across life sciences sectors
• Bridge the critical gap between science, policy, and industry
• Encourage breakthrough innovation and sustainable biotechnological solutions
• Provide a premier global platform for open, transparent knowledge exchange
• Inspire young researchers and cultivate the next generation of scientific leaders

BIO-INSPIRE Research Tracks · ICBSN 2026
Eight interdisciplinary domains spanning the complete spectrum of contemporary biotechnology science, policy and enterprise.

1. Biotechnology & Core Research: Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Immunology, Disease Biomarkers, Microbiology, Cell Culture.
2. Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Biotech Startups, Innovation Ecosystems, Technology Transfer, Commercialisation, Bio-based Industries.
3. Sustainability & Environment: Environmental Biotechnology, Bioremediation, Waste Management, Climate-Smart Biotechnology.
4. Policy & Governance: Science Policy, Bioethics, Regulatory Frameworks, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
5. Intelligence & Computational Biology: Bioinformatics, AI in Biotechnology, Systems Biology, Data-driven Healthcare.
6. Agriculture & Food Biotechnology: Sustainable Agriculture, Biofertilizers, Biopesticides, Food Security & Nutrition.
7. Pharmaceuticals & Biochemical: Forensic Metabolomics, Biocatalysis, Stem Cell Bioengineering, Pharmacognosy, Bioprospecting, Bioprocessing.
8. Cross-cutting & Integrated Themes: One Health, Global Health Security, Science Diplomacy, South-South Collaboration, Youth in Science.

Important Dates

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 November 2026
• Acceptance Notification: 5 December 2026
• Registration Deadline: 30 November 2026
• Conference Dates: 17-18 December 2026

CONFERENCE COMMITTEES

Patron

Sir Richard J. Roberts - 1993 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine, New England Biolabs, England

Advisory Board

• Prof. Dr. M. N. Roy - Padma Shri Awardee, University of North Bengal, India
• Er. Ganesh Shah - Former Minister of Science, Nepal
• Prof. Dr. Shyam Narayan Labh - Vice-Chancellor, Rajarshi Janak University, Nepal
• Prof. Dr. Arvind Deshmukh - Microbiology Society India (MBSI), India
• Prof. Dr. Krishna Das Manandhar - Central Department of Biotechnology, TU, Nepal
• Prof. Dr. Dhurva P. Gauchan - Department of Biotechnology, KU, Nepal
• Prof. Dr. Sangita Shakya - Department of Biotechnology, KU, Nepal
• Prof. Dr. Rameshor Adhikari - Central Department of Chemistry, TU, Nepal
• Prof. Dr. Wei Zhang - College of Medicine & Public Health, Flinders University, Australia
• Prof. Dr. Fahrul Huyop - Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
• Dr. Rekha Gaur - Trust for Education and Training in Cytometry, India
• Dr. Sunil Babu Shrestha - Academician, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Nepal
• Dr. Rishi Shah - Academician, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Nepal

Conveners

• Nabin N. Munankarmi - President, Biotechnology Society of Nepal (BSN), Nepal
• Dr. Vasudeo Zambare - Balaji Enzyme & Chemical Pvt. Ltd., India

Co-Convener

• Dr. P. Saranraj - Department of Microbiology, Sacred Heart College, India

Secretariat

• Mr. Frienson Pradhan - Office Coordinator, BSN, Nepal
• Ms. Aaisha Regmi - Student Coordinator, BSN, Nepal
• Ms. K. Gayathri - Department of Biotechnology, Sacred Heart College, Tamil Nadu, India

Promotion & Marketing Team

• Ms. Pratima Nyaupane - Secretary, BSN, Nepal
• Mr. Kushal Shrestha - Vice-President, BSN, Nepal
• Ms. Nisha Kiran Shrestha - Treasurer, BSN, Nepal

Scientific Steering Committee

• Prof. Dr. MRJC Chandrakantha Mahendranathan - Department of Botany, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
• Prof. Dr. Anjana Singh - Central Department of Microbiology, TU, Nepal
• Prof. Dr. Mukta Sharma - IIMT University, India
• Prof. Dr. Bijaya Pant - Central Department of Botany, TU, Nepal
• Dr. Shyamji Shukla - Department of Biotechnology, Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya, India
• Dr. Bishnu Maya KC - Department of Biotechnology, KU, Nepal
• Dr. M. Ponraj - Department of Biological Sciences, The Copperbelt University, Zambia
• Dr. Bipransh K. Tiwary - Department of Microbiology, North Bengal St. Xavier's College, India
• Dr. Amarnath Mishra - Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences, Amity University, India
• Dr. Nissar Reshi - School of Science, Sandeep University, India
• Dr. Sujan Sigdel - Research Director, Pokhara Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd., Nepal
• Dr. Meena Maiya Suwal - Director, Tripura Applied Science and Research Center (TASREC), Nepal
• Dr. Bishnu Marasini - Research Coordinator, Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC), Nepal
• Dr. Upasana Chettri - Consultant Sr. General Manager, NACOF, India
• Dr. Rameshraj Pant - Central Department of Environment, TU, Nepal
• Dr. Himal Luitel - Director, Center for Biotechnology, Agriculture Forest University (AFU), Nepal
• Dr. Bidur P. Chaulagain - Research Director, HICAST, PU, Nepal
• Dr. Lata Gautam - Department of Forensic Science, Anglia Ruskin University, UK
• Dr. Puna Maya Maharjan - Senior Scientist, G+Flas Life Sciences, South Korea
• Dr. Jyoti Giri - Assistant Prof., Trichandra Multiple Campus, TU, Nepal
• Dr. Santosh Koirala - Research Director, CESAR, Nepal
• Dr. Ram Prabodh Yadav - Assistant Prof., J.S Murarka Multiple Campus, TU, Nepal
• Dr. Phakamani H. Tsilo - Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Zululand, South Africa
• Dr. Niranjan Koirala - Member - IRC, Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC), Nepal
• Dr. Rajeeb Pratab Singh - Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, BHU, India
• Dr. Pratibha Mishra - DAV Degree College, Kanpur, India
• Dr. Bipin Nepal - Consultant, Grande International Hospital, Nepal

Publication Team

• Prof. Dr. Shyam Narayan Labh - Vice-Chancellor, Rajarshi Janak University, Nepal
• Dr. Santosh Koirala - Research Director, CESAR, Nepal
• Mr. Prashanna Maharjan - Ex-Executive Member, BSN, Nepal
• Mr. Binayak Raj Pandey - Graduate Research Assistant, Iowa State University, USA

Fees:

What's Included with the fee!

• Publication opportunity in peer-reviewed journal (NJB or equivalent) for oral/posters
• Global networking reception and expert sessions
• Industry roundtables and startup showcase
• Access to all keynotes, talks and poster sessions
• Payment via eSewa or Bank Transfer — For account details email to info@bsn.org.np