BioLink 2025 – International Biobanking and Clinical Research Symposium
Advisory Committee:
Dr. Nandini Kumar, BBIF
Dr. Shoibal Mukherjee, Medanta
Dr. Renu Saxena, Medanta
Dr. B. D. Malhotra, BBIF
Organizing Committee:
Dr. Birendra K. Yadav, Convener & Chief Organizing Secretary
Prof. Puneet Yadav, Convener & Chief Organizing Secretary
Mr. Lalit Sharma, Organizing Secretary
Local Organizing Committee:
Dr. Shoibal Mukherjee
Dr. Birendra K. Yadav
Dr. Geetanjali Uppal
Dr. Smita Brahma
Mr. Raman Sehgal
Ms. Jaspreet Kaur
Ms. Meenakshi Bakshi
Dr. Shubhi Mehrotra
Mr. Sumit Choudhary
Biolink 2025 registration fees details: (Conference registration fee includes welcome reception coffee breaks & Lunch)
Students/Technician: INR 2000/- (INR 1500/- for Bulk registration)
Delegates from Academic/Faculty: INR 3500/-
Delegates of Company/Industry: INR 5500/-
Foreign Delegates: $400
*BBIF members will get 50% discount in registration fee.
Bank A/C details for fee:
Bank Name: Canara Bank
A/C Name: BioBank India Foundation
A/C No: 120000078847
Swift Code: CNRBINBBBFD
IFSC Code: CNRB0019050
Branch: Nirman Vihar, Delhi
You can pay fee through QR Code:
Venue: Medanta- The Medicity, Sector 38, Gurugram, Haryana
Date: 8th November 2025 – Mode: Hybrid (In-person + Virtual)
Theme: “Advancing Healthcare through Biobanking and Research Collaboration”
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About the Symposium
BioLink 2025 – International Biobanking & Clinical Research Symposium is a one-day hybrid event, scheduled on 8th November 2025 at Medanta, Gurugram, bringing together experts, clinicians, researchers, and policymakers to explore the future of biobanking, clinical trials, and clinical research.
Organized by the Biobank India Foundation (BBIF) in association with MIER – Medanta, the symposium provides a unique platform to discuss ethical, sustainable, and impactful biobank-enabled healthcare research.
This year’s theme:
“Advancing Healthcare through Biobanking and Research Collaboration” focuses on building meaningful partnerships across institutions, disciplines, and countries.
Key Topics (as per program schedule)
- Global foundations and operational models of biobanks
- Ethical, regulatory, and policy perspectives in biobanking
- Histopathology in biobanking & clinical trials
- Stem cell biobanking and regenerative medicine
- Microbiome biobanks in health and disease
- National biobanking initiatives in India
- Data integration, digital health, and interoperability in multi-site research
- Clinical trial design supported by biobanks
- Quality assurance & sustainability in biobanking and clinical research
- Bridging bedside and bench through translational applications
- Young voices: e-presentations and digital posters by early-career researchers
Highlight Sessions
🔹 Inaugural Talk: “Commensal Bacteria: Partners in Health, Culprits in Disease”
🔹 Ensuring Quality and Sustainability in Biobanking & Clinical Research
🔹 Innovations in Clinical Trial Design: Adaptive, Decentralized & Data-Driven Approaches
🔹 Leveraging Biobanks in Clinical Research: Bridging Bedside and Bench
🔹 Global Panel Discussion – Biobanking in Action: Building Clinical Impact Through Collaboration
International & Hybrid Format
BioLink 2025 allows both in-person and virtual participants to:
– Join scientific sessions live from anywhere in the world
– Network with global experts and institutions
– Access digital posters and recordings
– Participate in Q&A, discussions, and breakout groups
Who Should Attend?
- Clinicians, Surgeons & Pathologists
- Clinical & Translational Researchers
- Biobank Managers & Laboratory Leaders
- Data Science & Digital Health Experts
- CROs & Clinical Trial Investigators
- Biomedical & Life Science Scientists
- Ethics Committee Members & Policymakers
- Students & Early-Career Researchers
Young Voices, Global Perspectives
Dedicated flash talks and e-posters by students and young investigators, showcasing emerging innovations and future directions in biobank-enabled clinical research.
Send queries at: bbifconference@gmail.com
BioLink 2025 Speakers
BioLink 2025 Symposium Schedule
Session I: Opening & Foundations of Biobanking
Chair: Dr. Naresh Trehan
- 09:00 – 09:30 AM
Opening Session – Welcome & Objectives
Dr. Naresh Trehan - 09:30 – 10:00 AM
Inaugural Talk – “Commensal Bacteria: Partners in Health, Culprits in Disease”
Dr. N.K. Ganguly - 09:30 – 09:50 AM
Talk 1 – Foundations of Biobanking
Dr. Birendra Kumar Yadav - 09:50 – 10:10 AM
Talk 2 – Ethical & Regulatory Aspects of Biobanking
Dr. Nandini K. Kumar - 10:10 – 10:40 AM
Tea Break
Session II: Biobanks and Clinical Trials
Chair: TBD
- 11:00 – 11:20 AM
Talk 4 – Role of Histopathology in Biobanking and Clinical Trials
TBD - 11:20 – 11:40 AM
Talk 5 – Biobanking in Clinical Trials: Opportunities, Challenges, and Data Management
Dr. Shoibal Mukherjee - 11:40 – 12:00 PM
Talk 6 – Stem Cell Biobanking: Enabling Regenerative Medicine and Translational Research
Dr. Mrinalini Chaturvedi - 12:00 – 12:20 PM
Talk 7 – Innovations in Clinical Trial Design: Adaptive, Decentralized & Data-Driven Approaches
Clinical Trialist / CRO Expert - 12:20 – 01:00 PM
Panel Discussion – Biobanks in Clinical Trials: Bridging Science and Patient Care
Moderator: Dr. Birendra K. Yadav + Panelists
Session III: Biobank Standards, National Initiatives & Future Directions
Chair: TBD
- 02:00 – 02:20 PM
Talk 8 – Biostatistics in Biobank-Enabled Clinical Research—TBD - 02:20 – 02:40 PM
Talk 9 – Quality Assurance in Biobanking & Clinical Research
Quality Assurance Lead / Biobank Director - 02:40 – 03:00 PM
Talk 10 – India’s National Biobank Initiative: Building a Resource for Precision Medicine
Dr. Shantanu Sengupta - 03:00 – 03:30 PM
Young Voices – Flash Talks by Students & Early-Career Researchers
Selected Presenters
Closing Session
- 03:30 – 04:00 PM – Summary, Reflections, Certificate Distribution,
- Vote of Thanks Organizers
- 04:00 – 05:00 PM – Hospital Tour
See here BioLink 2025 Sponsorship Packages
Send sponsorship queries at: bbifconference@gmail.com