Some of our esteemed speakers:
Padmashri Dr. V Mohan
Diabetologist, Chairman and Chief of Diabetology at Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialties Centre, Chennai
Padmashri Dr. Shashank Joshi
Consultant Endocrinologist, Joshi Clinic, Mumbai
Dr. Chittaranjan Yajnik
Director & Consultant, Diabetes Unit, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Pune
Mr. Luke Coutinho
Chief Mentor LSI, Mumbai Lifestyle Ambassador for Fit India Movement
Dr. G. Bhanuprakash Reddy
Scientist ‘G’ & Head Biochemistry, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad
Dr. Ashish Contract
Director, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Sports Medicine, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai
Dr. Dheeraj Kapoor
Head, Endocrinology, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai
Dr. Tetyana Rocks
Senior Research Fellow, Translation and Education, Food & Mood Centre, The Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation (IMPACT), Deakin University, Australia
Dr. Kalpana Bhaskaran
Head for the Centre of Applied Nutrition Services and the Glycemic Index Research Unit, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore
Dr. Anuradha Khadilkar
Deputy Director and consultant paediatrician, Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Medical Research Institute, Jehangir Hospital, Pune
Dr. Geeta Dharmatti
Director, Geeta NutriHeal Consultancy, Pune
Ms. Shilpa Joshi
Senior Dietitian, Founder Mumbai Health Center, Mumbai
Ms. Jayashree Paranjape
Senior Dietitian, B.Y.L. Nair Hospital Mumbai
Dr. Rita Patil
Vice Principal and Head of Department, Food and Nutrition, Maniben Nanavati Women’s College, SNDT University, Mumbai
Ms. Safala Mahadik
Senior Dietician, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai
Dr. Ranjani Harish
Head Department of Translational Research. Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, Chennai
Ms. Datta Patel
Head of department, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, DY Patil Hospital & Medical College, Mumbai
Dr. Archana Juneja
Consultant Endocrinologist, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai
Ms. Zankhana Shetty
Diabetes Counsellor, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai
Ms. Zamurrud Patel
Chief Dietitian, Global Hospitals, Mumbai. Convenor, Indian Dietetics Association Mumbai Chapter
Dr. Mansi Patel
Chief Program Officer, Hypertension and Nutrition core group, IAPEN INDIA. National executive committee member, IAPEN INDIA
Ms. Ruchu Kuthiala
Head of Department, School of Sciences, Pimpri Chinchwad University, Pune
Ms. Naaznin Husein
Senior Dietitian, Founder – Freedom Wellness, Mumbai
Ms. Niti Desai
Senior Dietitian, Mumbai
Ms. Shifali Mehraa
Chief Dietitian, MGM New Bombay Hospital, Vashi
Dr. Neha Sanwalka Rungta
Director, Academy for Skills in Nutrition, Health and Research (ASNHR) & NutriCanvas, Mumbai. Associate Professor HCJMRI, Jehangir Hospital, Pune
Ms. Bhakti Samant
Clinical Nutrition Therapy Department, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai
Dr. Suvarna Patil
Medical Director & Professor, General Medicine B. K. L. Walawalkar Rural Medical College, Ratnagiri
Dr. Neeta Deshpande
Diabetologist and Bariatric Physician, Belgaum Diabetes Centre and CentraCare Institute of Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolic Health (CIDOM), Belaguam
Ms. Shiny Surendran
Holistic Nutritionist, Chennai
Ms. Sonal Modi
Chief Dietician and Nutritionist, Dr. Chandalia's DENMA, Mumbai
Ms. Puja Heliwal
Senior Yog Sadhaka, The Yoga Institute , Mumbai
Ms. Chandni Chopra
Director, Academy for Skills in Nutrition, Health and Research (ASNHR)
Ms. Mugdha Deshpande
Research Fellow, HCJMRI, Jehangir Hospital, Pune
Ms. Gauri Khot-Bhat
Research Fellow, HCJMRI, Jehangir Hospital, Pune
Ms. Varsha Vadera
Head, Laboratory Medicine and Advanced Diagnostics and Member Secretary, Basic Medical Scientist Ethics Committee, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai
Dr. B. Sesikeran
Former Director National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad
Dr. Jagmeet Madan
Principal Sir Vitthaldas Thackersey College of Home Science (Autonomous), SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai
Dr. Rekha Singhal
Head, Food Engineering and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
Dr. Anuradha Mitra
Academic Advisor Lifeness Science Institute; Retd. Associate Professor, College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai.
Dr. Veena Yardi
Retd. Associate Professor, College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai.
Prof. Dr. Subhadra Mandalika
Advisor Lifeness Science Institute. Retd. Professor, College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai
Ms. Hardika Vira
Mentor, Lifeness Science Institute, Mumbai
Mrs. Auradha Shekar
Convenor, NSI Mumbai Chapter; Hon. Vice President, IAPEN Mumbai Chapter
Dr. Rupali Sengupta
Secretary, NSI Mumbai Chapter. Assistant Professor, Dr. BMN College of Home Science, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai
Dr. Meena Godhia
Retd. Associate Prof Sir Vitthaldas Thackersey College of Home Science (Autonomous), SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai and Vice President ASNFS
Dr. Kiran Sangani
Preventive Cardiologist and Rehabilitation Specialist, Mumbai
Ms. Vibha Hasija
Head, Department of Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Home Science, Nirmala Niketan
Ms. Varsha Gorey
Chief Dietitian, Apollo Hospital, Navi Mumbai
Ms. Gourpriya Koppikar
Ex. Chief Dietitian, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai.
Dr. Kasturi Sen Ray
Former Professor, TISS, President, ASNFS
Ms. Shradha Vijan Bansal
Senior Dietitian, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai
Dr. Shilpa Varma
Chief Program Officer, IAPEN INDIA Core Group Nutrition and Diabetes
Ms. Sukhada Bhatte
Founder Poshan NLS, LEC-IDA Mumbai Chapter
What is Prediabetes?
Prediabetes is a serious health condition characterized by an increase in blood glucose level but not high enough yet to be defined as type 2 diabetes. Unlike diabetes, prediabetes is often asymptomatic and reversible with early diagnosis and lifestyle modification. 464 million people World over were identified to be suffering from prediabetes in 2021. From this, 90 million are in India alone. The high prevalence of prediabetes is hinting at worrisome unhealthy future that requires immediate attention. Prediabetes is a window of opportunity to prevent diabetes that needs to be used carefully and strategically towards early prevention to contribute to a fit and healthy India.
What is the Aim of the Conference? This international conference aims to highlight the prevalence, assessment and scheme a plan of action towards preventive strategies including lifestyle modification programmes with a long-term adherence. The subthemes of the conference would focus on prediabetes assessment protocols, nutrition, mental health, stress management, exercise and holistic fitness, diabetes, etc.
What is the Aim of the Conference? This international conference aims to highlight the prevalence, assessment and scheme a plan of action towards preventive strategies including lifestyle modification programmes with a long-term adherence. The subthemes of the conference would focus on prediabetes assessment protocols, nutrition, mental health, stress management, exercise and holistic fitness, diabetes, etc.
Conference Program:Day 1:
5th January 2024,Friday
5th January 2024,Friday
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
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| 8.00 to 9.00 AM | Registration & Breakfast | |
| 9.00 to 10.15 AM | Inaugural session | |
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Chairpersons: Dr. B. Sesikeran Former Director National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad Prof. Dr. Jagmeet Madan Principal Sir Vitthaldas Thackersey College of Home Science (Autonomous), SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai |
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| 10.15 to 11.15 AM | Keynote Address- “Pre-diabetes - A Ticking Bomb” |
Padmashree Dr. V. Mohan Diabetologist, Chairman and Chief of Diabetology at Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre, Chennai. |
| 1st Scientific session: Risk factors of Prediabetes | ||
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Chairpersons: Dr. B. Sesikeran, Former Director National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad Prof. Dr. Rekha SinghalHead, Food Engineering and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai. |
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| 11.15 to 11.40AM | Transcultural & Ethnic Differences in Prediabetes | Padmasree Dr. Shashank Joshi Consultant Endocrinologist, Joshi Clinic, Mumbai. |
| 11.40 to 12.05 PM |
Risk Factors for Prediabetes - An Overview |
Dr. Dheeraj Kapoor, Head, Endocrinology, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai. |
| 12.05 to 12.30 PM | Mental Stress & Gut Issues- The Under-addressed Risk Factors of Prediabetes | Dr. Tetyana Rocks,Senior Research Fellow, Translation and Education, Food & Mood Centre, The Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation (IMPACT), Deakin University |
| 12.55 to 1.15 PM | Q&A | |
| 1.15 to 2.15 PM | Lunch | |
| 2.15 to 2.30 PM | Interactive quiz | |
| 2nd Scientific Session: Prognosis of Prediabetes | ||
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Chairperson: Dr. Anuradha Mitra, Retd. Associate Professor, College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai. Ms. Vibha Hasija, , Head, Department of Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Home Science, Nirmala Niketan. |
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| 2.30 to 3.30 PM |
Panel discussion: PreDiabetes -Its Long Term Consequences The Dieticians’ Perspective Moderate: Dr. Shilpa VarmaChief Program Officer, IAPEN INDIA Core Group Nutrition and Diabetes. |
Ms. Bhakti Samant Chief Dietitian,Clinical Nutrition Therapy Department,Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai. Prof. Dr. Rita Patil Vice Principal and Head of Department,Food and Nutrition, Maniben Nanavati Women’s College, SNDT University, Mumbai. Dr. Mansi Patel Chief Program Officer, Hypertension and Nutrition core group, IAPEN INDIA. National executive committee member, IAPEN INDIA. Ms. Zankhana Shetty Diabetes Counsellor, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai. Ms. Safala Mahadik Senior Dietician, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai. Ms. Ruchu Kuthiala Head of Department, School of Sciences, Pimpri Chinchwad University, Pune |
| 3rd Scientific Session: Assessment of Prediabetes | ||
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Chairpersons: Dr. Veena Yardi Retd. Associate Professor, College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai Prof. Dr. Jagmeet Madan Principal Sir Vitthaldas Thackersey College of Home Science (Autonomous), SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai. |
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| 3.30 to 4.00 PM | Anthropometry & Body Composition in Prediabetes |
Dr. Anuradha Khadilkar, Deputy director and consultant paediatrician, Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Medical Research Institute, Jehangir Hospital, Pune |
| 4.00 to 4.30 PM | Biomarkers for Assessing Prediabetes |
Dr. Archana Juneja Consultant endocrinologist,Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai. |
| 4.30 to 4.45 PM | Prediabetes Among Undernourished Adolescent Girls of Konkan | Dr. Suvarna Patil, Medical Director & Professor, General Medicine B. K. L. Walawalkar Rural Medical College Ratnagiri and Principal Investigator of Dervan Adolescent Cohort. |
| 4.45 to 5.15 PM |
Dialogue: Reversal & Remission of Prediabetes Moderator: Ms. Sukhada Bhatte Founder Poshan NLS, LEC-IDA Mumbai Chapters |
Ms. Shilpa Joshi, Senior Dietitian, Founder Mumbai Health Center Dr. Neeta Deshpande Diabetologist and Bariatric Physician, Belgaum Diabetes entre and CentraCare Institute of Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolic Health (CIDOM), Belgaum |
| High-tea –Meet & Greet | ||
Conference Program:
Day 2: 6th January 2024, Saturday
Day 2: 6th January 2024, Saturday
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
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| 1st Scientific Session: | ||
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Chairpersons: Prof. Dr. Subhadra Mandalika, Co-chairperson VishwaSwasthyam Conference, Advisor Lifeness Science Institute Ms. Hardika Vira, Mentor Lifeness Science Institute |
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| 8.45 to 9.25 AM | Integrative approach in the prevention of prediabetes – Need of the hour! |
Luke Coutinho, Chief mentor LSI Lifestyle Ambassador for Fit India Movement |
| 2nd Scientific Session: Nutrition & Metabolism in Prediabetes | ||
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Chairpersons: Prof. Dr. Subhadra Mandalika, Co-chairperson VishwaSwasthyam Conference, Advisor Lifeness Science Institute Dr. Tetyana Rocks, Senior Research Fellow, Translation and Education, Food & Mood Centre, The Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation (IMPACT), Deakin University |
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| 9.25 to 9.50 AM | Metabolic adaptations in Prediabetes |
Ms. Datta Patel, Head of department, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, DY Patil Hospital & Medical College, Mumbai |
| 9.50 to 10.30 AM | Role of Macronutrients in the Prevention of Prediabetes: De-adaptation Strategies | Dr. Kalpana Bhaskaran, Head for the Centre of Applied Nutrition Services and the Glycemic Index Research Unit at Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore |
| 10.30 to 10.45 AM | Q & A | |
| 3rd Scientific Session: Micronutrients & Nutritional Interventions in Prediabetes | ||
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Chairperson: Mrs. Anuradha Shekar, Convenor NSI Mumbai Chapter; Hon. Vice President IAPEN Mumbai Chapter Dr. Rupali SenguptaSecretary, NSI Mumbai Chapter. Assistant Professor, Dr. BMN College of Home Science, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai. |
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| 10.45 to 11.15 AM | Micronutrients and prediabetes |
Dr. G Bhanuprakash Reddy, Scientist ‘G’ & Head
Biochemistry, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad |
| 11.15 to 11.45 AM | Reversal of prediabetes -Translational Research Outcome |
Dr. Ranjani Harish, Head – Dept. of Translational Research. Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, Chennai |
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Chairperson: Dr. Kasturi Sen Ray,Former Professor, TISS, President, ASNFS Dr. Kalpana BhaskaranHead for the Centre of Applied Nutrition Services and the Glycemic Index Research Unit, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore. |
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| 11.45 to 1.00 PM | Oral presentations/ Poster Presentations | |
| 1.00 to 2.00 PM | Lunch | |
| 4thScientific Session : Diet & Prediabetes | ||
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Chairpersons: Dr. Neha Sanwalka RungtaOrganizing Secretary,VishwaSwasthyam. Director ASNHR Ms. Varsha GoreyChief Dietitian, Apollo Hospital, Navi Mumbai |
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| 2.00 to 2.30 PM | Nutrigenetics & Personalized Nutrition |
Dr. Geeta Dharmatti
Director, Geeta NutriHeal Consultancy, Pune |
| 2.30 to 3.15 PM |
Power Talks: Dietary Behaviors & Prediabetes Moderator: Ms. Shradha Vijan Bansal Senior Dietitian, Bombay Hospital |
Ms. Zamurrud Patel
Chief Dietitian, Global Hospitals, Mumbai. Convenor, Indian Dietetics Association Mumbai Chapter Ms. Naaznin Husein Senior Dietitian, Founder – Freedom Wellness Ms. Niti Desai Senior Nutritionist, Mumbai Ms. Jayashree Paranjape Senior Dietitian, B.Y.L. Nair Hospital Mumbai Ms. Sonal Modi Chief Dietician and Nutritionist at Dr. Chandalia's DENMA Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. |
| 4th Scientific Session: Exercise & Prediabetes | ||
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Chairperson: Dr. Meena Godhia Retd. Associate Prof Sir Vitthaldas Thackersey College of Home Science (Autonomous), SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai and Vice President ASNFS Dr. Kiran Sangani Preventive Cardiologist and Rehabilitation Specialist, Mumbai |
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| 3.15 to 3.45 PM | Impact of Exercise on Insulin Sensitivity | Dr. Ashish Contactor Director, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Sports Medicine, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai |
| 3.45 to 4.05 PM | Case Study Presentation - Prediabetes in Athletes | Ms. Shiny Surendran Holistic Nutritionist, Chennai |
| 4.05 to 4.30 PM | Yoga & Prediabetes | Ms. Puja Heliwal Sadhaka & Teacher, The Yoga Institute |
| 4.30 to 4.40 PM | Q&A | |
| Valedictory Address | ||
| Chairpersons: Ms. Gourpriya D KoppikarSenior Dietitian, Mumbai Dr. Kasturi Sen Ray Former Professor, TISS, President, ASNFS | ||
| 4.40 to 5.10 PM |
Valedictory Address Prevention of Prediabetes-The Way Forward & the Mission to Accomplish |
Dr. Chittaranjan Yajnik, Director & Consultant, Diabetes Unit, KEM Hospital, Pune |
| 5.10 to 5.20 PM | Prize Distribution Ceremony | |
| 5.20 to 5.30 PM | Vote of Thanks | |
| High-tea –Meet & Greet | ||
2 Parallel Pre-conference workshops have been planned to provide Hands-on training to delegates
Date: 4th January 2024, Thursday
Date: 4th January 2024, Thursday
Pre-conference Workshop 1:
Navigating Prediabetes Research: Techniques and Innovations
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Navigating Prediabetes Research: Techniques and Innovations
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| Time | Topic | Speaker |
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| 9.30 to 10.00 AM | Registration for pre-conference | |
| 10.00 to 10.20 AM | Welcome and introduction regarding preconference | |
| 10.20 to 10.50 AM | Designing Meaningful Studies in Prediabetes Research | Dr. Neha Sanwalka Rungta Director, Academy for Skills in Nutrition, Health and Research (ASNHR) & NutriCanvas. Associate Professor HCJMRI, Jehangir Hospital Pune |
| 10.50 am to 12.20 PM | Mastering Anthropometry & Body Composition Assessment – Hands-on Training | Ms. Bhakti Samant Chief Dietitian, Clinical Nutrition Therapy Department, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai Ms. Shifali Mehraa Chief Dietitian, MGM New Bombay Hospital Ms. Gauri Khot-Bhat Research Fellow, HCJMRI, Jehangir Hospital, Pune |
| 12.20 to 1.05 PM | Decoding Z-score & Dietary Diversity Score | Ms. Chandni Chopra Director, Academy for Skills in Nutrition, Health and Research (ASNHR) |
| 1.05 to 2.00 PM | Lunch | |
| 2.00 to 2.30 PM | Upholding Integrity: Ethical Aspects of Prediabetes Research | Dr. Varsha Vadera Head, Laboratory Medicine and Advanced Diagnostics and Member Secretary, Basic Medical Scientist Ethics Committee, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai |
| 2.30 to 3.10 PM | AI Wizards for Researchers: Unravelling the Magic | Ms. Mugdha Deshpande Research Fellow, HCJMRI, Jehangir Hospital, Pune |
| 3.10 to 3.50 PM | Beyond Publications: Innovative Tools for Research Dissemination | Dr. Neha Sanwalka Rungta Director, Academy for Skills in Nutrition, Health and Research (ASNHR) & NutriCanvas. Associate Professor HCJMRI, Jehangir Hospital, Pune |
| 3.50 to 4.00 PM | Felicitation of speakers | |
| 4.00 to 5.00 PM | High tea – Meet & Greet | |
Upskilling Trainers for Diabetes Management
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| 9.30 to 10.00 AM | Registration for pre-conference | |
| 10.00 to 11.00 AM | Using Assessment Tools to Obtain Baseline Information | DENMA Health Care Pvt. Ltd. Team |
| 11.00 to 12.00 PM | Decoding Laboratory Tests for Baseline Evaluation | |
| 12.00 to 1.00 PM | Educational Tools to Improve Monitoring in Prediabetes | |
| 1.00 to 1.45 PM | Lunch break | |
| 1.45 to 2.45 PM | Role of CGM in Prediabetes | |
| 2.45 to 3.45 PM | Counselling Tips to Improve Outcomes in Management of Prediabetes | |
| 3.45 to 3.55 PM | Felicitation of speakers | |
| 3.55 to 4.55 PM | High tea – Meet & Greet | |
Who will attend and benefit?
The conference would offer a unique platform to health care professionals-diabetologists, endocrinologists, dietitians, nutritionists, and diabetes educators along with academicians, students, NGOs, food industry, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industry to explore and devise diabetes prevention programmes in India for a widespread implementation.
Opportunities for young Researchers: We also provide an opportunity to young researchers from India and abroad to showcase and share their research achievements through posters and/or oral presentations. Good quality research outcome would be compiled and shared in the form of proceedings with an ISBN.
Opportunities for young Researchers: We also provide an opportunity to young researchers from India and abroad to showcase and share their research achievements through posters and/or oral presentations. Good quality research outcome would be compiled and shared in the form of proceedings with an ISBN.
Conference Registration:
- Students (Final Year Graduates, Post Graduate Diploma & Masters), academicians, researchers, dieticians, nutritionists, food technologists, scientists, biotechnologists, NGO’s, Ph.D. Students etc. can register for the conference.
- Ph.D. students should register as working professionals and not as students.
- Students need to upload a valid id-card to avail student discount
- If you are a member of Nutrition Society of India, Indian Dietetics Association, India Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition or Association of Sports, Nutrition and Fitness Sciences and want to avail membership discount, please upload a valid membership id-card/ certificate/ receipt of payment of any one of the 4 associations to avail the discount.
- If your paper is accepted for poster presentation, presenting author should register for the conference and be present physically for presentation at Mumbai
- The registration fees includes attendance at all scientific sessions, access to all conference material, all networking opportunities, Opening Ceremony, Conference lunches, and refreshments during the tea-and-coffee breaks in the mornings and afternoons.
- Registration charges for pre-conference workshop are separate.
- One person can register for any one of the pre-conference workshops only
- Participant can register only for the pre-conference workshop also.
- There are no student or member association discounts for pre-conference workshop
- Limited seats for each pre-conference workshop
Call For Abstracts
The organizing committee invites abstract submissions for poster presentation at VishwaSwasthyam 2024
- Abstracts of original research are invited for E-Poster presentation only.
- Conference Registration of the presenting author is mandatory for submission of abstract.
- Please note, a single registration permits only one person to attend the conference. If co-authors would like to attend the conference, they have to register for the conference independently.
- Registering for the conference will not guarantee acceptance of the paper for presentation.
- Name of the presenting author must be underlined and bold.
- The presenting author is required to ensure that all co-authors are aware of the content of the abstract before submission.
- Abstract should be submitted in English with accurate grammar and spelling, suitable for publication.
- Abstract should contain original unpublished research data.
- Acceptance of abstract will be purely on the basis of its quality and originality.
- The decision of the Scientific Committee regarding acceptance of the abstract for presentation would be final.
- Abstracts previously presented will not be accepted.
- Last date for online submission of abstract is 15th November 2023.
- Submit your abstracts to the scientific committee at [email protected].
- Accepted abstracts would be published in the conference proceedings with ISBN number
- Only the presenting authors would receive a certificate of presentation.
- The scientific committee will screen your abstract and notify you about the acceptance by 30th November 2023
- All accepted posters would be displayed during the conference
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Prediabetes/ Diabetes
Nutritional Status of Prediabetes/ Diabetes Patients
Functional Foods/Nutraceuticals in the Prevention/ Management of Prediabetes/ Diabetes
Role of Exercise, Stress & Sleep in Prediabetes/ Diabetes
Lifestyle Interventions & Translational Research in Prediabetes/ Diabetes
Alternative Therapies/ Strategies in Prediabetes/ Diabetes
Use of Technology in the Prevention/ Management of Prediabetes/ Diabetes
Innovative Counselling/ Education Strategies in Prediabetes/ Diabetes
Guidelines for Writing the Abstract
- Type the abstract in Microsoft word.
- Font style - Times New Roman, Font size -12, Line spacing - 1.5
- Submit the abstract as Word File and not as PDF.
- Word limit - The abstract should not exceed 300 words (Excluding title, author name, institutional affiliations, references, keywords and funding source).
- No graphs/images/tables should be included in the abstract.
- Title should be in UPPER CASE and bold (Limited to 25 words or less).
- Avoid the use of abbreviations in the title.
- Mention the theme under which you are submitting the abstract below the title.
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Author and Co-author details:
- Surname followed by first name.
- Affiliation Details: Department, Institution, City, State.
- Authors from different institutions should be identified by superscript numbers at the end of that author’s name. No title [Mr., Ms., Prof., Dr., etc.] or qualification [Ph.D, M.Sc., etc.] should be added.
- The name of the presenting author should be bold and underlined.
- Email ID and Mobile number of the presenting author should be provided for correspondence.
- The abstract should be in the structured format
- Background: Indicate the objectives and rationale of the study.
- Aims and Objective: State the aim of the study.
- Materials & Methods: Describe the setting/location of the study, study design, study population, data collection, materials and/or methods used for analysis.
- Results: Summarize the findings/outcome of the study.
- Conclusions: Write the observed conclusions based on your results.
- References: Maximum 4 references can be included in abstract in APA format (References won’t be a part of the competitive criteria for abstract review)
- Keywords: Give 4-5 keywords
- Funding Source: If the authors have received any funds for the study, authors should mention funding source at the end of abstract.
| Chairperson : | Mr. Gopal C. Sharma, Director, Lifeness Science Institute |
| Co-chairperson : | Prof. Dr. Subhadra Mandalika (Rtd.) Advisor Lifeness Science Institute |
| Organizing Secretary : | Dr. Neha Sanwalka Rungta Director, Academy for Skills in Nutrition, Health and Research (ASNHR) & NutriCanvas, Mumbai. |
| Joint Organizing Secretary : | Ms. Sukhada Bhatte Founder Poshan NLS, LEC-IDA Mumbai Chapter |
Scientific Committee:
| Mrs. Hardika Vira, Director, Lifeness Science Institute, Mumbai |
| Dr. Priyanka Pareek, HOD, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Nutrition, MGM School of Biomedical Sciences, MGMIHS, Navi Mumbai |
| Dr. Amrita Behel, Assistant Professor, Dept of Food Science and Nutrition, Smt.P.N.Doshi Women's College, Mumbai |
| Dr Anagha Palekar, Senior Dietitian, B.Y.L. Nair Hospital Mumbai |
| Ms Safala Mahadik, Senior Dietician, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai |
| Dr Sripriya Mahesh, Additional treasurer ASNFS |
| Dr Mridula Naik, Additional secretary ASNFS |
| Dr Bhavna Gandhi, RD, Chief Dietician at Lokpriya Hospital, Consultant at Meerut Cancer Hospital, Meerut |
| Ms Manjari Bajpai, Clinical Dietician, D S Research Centre, Varanasi |
Advisory Committee:
| Dr. Naresh Chandra, Director, B. K. Birla College (Autonomous), Kalyan, Thane |
| Dr. Ancy Jose, Director Malad Kandivali Education Society Group of Institutes, Malad, Mumbai |
| Mr. Nitin Navnitray Maniar, Chairman, The IPA-MSB's Bombay College of Pharmacy – Autonomous, Mumbai |
| Dr. Balkishan Sharma, Cofounder & Director, Future Varsity Education Group, Mumbai |
| Dr. Avinash Patil, Principal, B. K. Birla College (Autonomous),Kalyan, Thane |
| Prof. Dr. Moushumi Datta, Principal, Malad Kandivali Education Society Khandwala College, Malad, Mumbai |
| Dr. Krishna Iyer, I/C Principal, The IPA-MSB's Bombay College of Pharmacy-Autonomous, Mumbai |
| Mr. Gautam Kapadi, Director, Lifeness Science Institute, Mumbai |
| Mr. Vipul Solanki, Cofounder & Director, Future Varsity Education Group |
| Dr. Anuradha Mitra, Associate Professor (Rtd.), Mumbai |
| Ms. Anuradha Shekhar, Convenor, NSI Mumbai Chapter |
| Ms. Zamurrud Patel, Convenor, Indian Dietetics Association Mumbai Chapter |
| Ms. Sonal Modi, Director, DENMA, Mumbai |
| Dr. Shilpa Varma, Chief Program Officer, IAPEN INDIA Core Group Nutrition and Diabetes, India |
| Marketing & Publicity | Ms. Rashi Mundhra |
| Registration Committee | Ms. Apoorva Rao & Ms. Mahima Bhanushali |
