Global Immunology Summit-2026

Unravelling Immunity: From Molecular Signals to Systemic Functions

January 19-21, 2026

BRIC - Institute of Life Sciences, Campus 1, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

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ℹ️ About the Summit

BRIC-ILS, in collaboration with BRIC-THSTI and KIIT University, is hosting a three-day international conference on immunology, bringing together scientists, clinicians, and young researchers from across the world.The event will be a vibrant platform to discuss the latest breakthroughs in innate and adaptive immunity, infectious disease biology, drug development, and vaccines. With a rich program of plenary lectures, panel discussions, oral and poster presentations, the conference promises lively exchanges of ideas and opportunities for collaboration.Distinguished national and international speakers will share insights from cutting-edge research, while early-career researchers will showcase their work through submitted abstracts and posters.This inclusive gathering aims not only to advance our scientific understanding of immunity but also to build networks that inspire the next wave of innovations in healthcare and disease prevention.

Join us in shaping the future of immunology!

Organized by

BRIC-ILS
BRIC-ILS
BRIC-THSTI
BRIC-THSTI
KIIT University
KIIT University

Conference Themes

🧬 Immunogenomics & Immunometabolism

Explore the intersection of genomics and immunology, understanding how genetic variations influence immune responses and metabolic pathways.

🔬 Autoimmune Disorders & Inflammation

Delve into the mechanisms of autoimmune diseases and inflammatory processes, focusing on novel therapeutic approaches.

🦠 Infectious Diseases & Host Immunity

Examine host-pathogen interactions and immune responses to various infectious agents, including emerging pathogens.

🏥 Clinical & Translational Immunology

Bridge laboratory discoveries with clinical applications, translating immunological research into patient care.

💊 Immunotherapy & Technical Advancements

Discover cutting-edge immunotherapeutic strategies and technological innovations in immune system research.

Expected Outcomes

🤝 Global Collaborations

Build meaningful partnerships between researchers, clinicians, biopharma industry and young scientists worldwide

          

📚 Knowledge Sharing

Exchange latest insights on immunity, infectious diseases, vaccines, and therapeutic innovations

🎓 Empower Young Researchers

Provide opportunities for early-career scientists to present, learn, and receive expert feedback

🏥 Healthcare Translation

Transform scientific discoveries into practical healthcare solutions and stronger public health systems

Expected Participation

350-400 Total Participants

Including 10-15 international speakers, 25-30 national speakers, and ~25 technical session chairpersons

🎤 Speakers
Prof. Vijay K. Kuchroo
Prof. Vijay K. Kuchroo
Harvard Medical School, USA
Prof. David A. Hafler
Prof. David A. Hafler
Yale University, USA
Dr. Riitta Lahesmaa
Dr. Riitta Lahesmaa
Turku Bioscience Centre, Finland
Dr. Bart Everts
Dr. Bart Everts
Leiden University Medical Centre, Netherlands
Dr. Hans Acha-Orbea
Dr. Hans Acha-Orbea
University of Lausanne, Switzerland
Prof. Bart Deplancke
Prof. Bart Deplancke
EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland
Dr. Lionel Apetoh
Dr. Lionel Apetoh
Indiana University School of Medicine, USA
Dr. Brian Hafler
Dr. Brian Hafler
Yale School of Medicine, USA
Dr. Robert Balderas
Dr. Robert Balderas
BD Bioscience
Dr. Wilfried Ellmeier
Dr. Wilfried Ellmeier
Medical University of Vienna
Dr. Emani Maheswara Reddy
Dr. Emani Maheswara Reddy
Genentech, USA
Dr. Dipayan Rudra
Dr. Dipayan Rudra
ShanghaiTech University
Dr. Devinder Sehgal
Dr. Devinder Sehgal
NII, Delhi
Dr. Syed Faisal
Dr. Syed Faisal
NIAB, Hyderabad
Prof. Kushagra Bansal
Prof. Kushagra Bansal
JNCASR, Delhi
Dr. Subhasis Chattopadhyay
Dr. Subhasis Chattopadhyay
NISER, Bhubaneswar
Dr. Atul Johri
Dr. Atul Johri
JNU, Delhi
Dr. Nimesh Gupta
Dr. Nimesh Gupta
BRIC-NII, Delhi
Dr. Girdhari Lal
Dr. Girdhari Lal
BRIC-NCCS, Pune
Dr. Rupesh Srivastava
Dr. Rupesh Srivastava
AIIMS Delhi
Dr. Avinash Bajaj
Dr. Avinash Bajaj
RCB Faridabad
Dr. Ranjan Nanda
Dr. Ranjan Nanda
ICGEB Delhi
Dr. Rajiv Kumar
Dr. Rajiv Kumar
BHU Varanasi
Prof. Himanshu Kumar
Prof. Himanshu Kumar
IISER, Bhopal
Dr. Gaurav Sharma
Dr. Gaurav Sharma
PGI Chandigarh
Dr. Santosh Chauhan
Dr. Santosh Chauhan
CCMB Hyderabad
Dr. Sumit Hira
Dr. Sumit Hira
Burdwan University
Dr. Savneet Kaur
Dr. Savneet Kaur
ILBS Delhi
Dr. Imroze Khan
Dr. Imroze Khan
Ashoka University Delhi
Dr. Mahaboob Khan Rasool
Dr. Mahaboob Khan Rasool
VIT Vellore
Dr. Sunil Arora
Dr. Sunil Arora
PGIMER Chandigarh
Dr. Dipankar Nandi
Dr. Dipankar Nandi
IISc Bangalore
Dr. Pragyan Acharya
Dr. Pragyan Acharya
AIIMS Delhi
Dr. Chandrashekara S.
Dr. Chandrashekara S.
ChanRe Rheumatology Center, Bangalore
Dr. Hiyaa Ghosh
Dr. Hiyaa Ghosh
NCBS Bangalore
Dr. Avinash Sonawane
Dr. Avinash Sonawane
IIT Indore
Dr. Gaurisankar Sa
Dr. Gaurisankar Sa
Bose Institute
👥 Organizing Committee

Patrons

Dr. Debasis Dash
Dr. Debasis Dash
Director, BRIC-ILS
Dr. Ganesan Karthikeyan
Dr. Ganesan Karthikeyan
Director, BRIC-THSTI
Prof. Srinivas Patnaik
Prof. Srinivas Patnaik
Dean, School of Biotechnology, KIIT-DU

Convenor & Co-Convenor

Dr. Sunil K. Raghav
Dr. Sunil K. Raghav
BRIC-ILS
Dr. Bhawna Gupta
Dr. Bhawna Gupta
KIIT-DU

Joint Secretaries

Dr. Amit Awasthi
Dr. Amit Awasthi
BRIC-THSTI
Dr. Deepak Kumar Rathore
Dr. Deepak Kumar Rathore
BRIC-THSTI
Dr. Punit Prasad
Dr. Punit Prasad
BRIC-ILS
Dr. Satish Devdas
Dr. Satish Devdas
BRIC-ILS
Dr. Tushar K. Beuria
Dr. Tushar K. Beuria
BRIC-ILS
Dr. Debabrata Biswas
Dr. Debabrata Biswas
BRIC-ILS
Dr. Amaresh Panda
Dr. Amaresh Panda
BRIC-ILS
📅 Program & Schedule - GIS 2026
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🏅 Travel Award List
Name Institute Title
Aalia Khan IIT Bombay A Novel Humanized BCMA CAR-T Therapy with Improved Durable Activity and Low Toxicity for Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
Abhishek Kumar Amity Noida Restoring adaptive immunity of foamy macrophages against Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection by Sphingosine-1-Phosphate in experimental model system
Pooja Mahajan JNU Delhi Bioengineered, His-Tag- and Signal-Peptide-Free SPy_2191 Antigen with Alum Provides Safe and Robust Protection Against Streptococcus pyogenes
Pragati ACTREC Mumbai Role of Circulating Immune Cell Signature in the Persistence of Measurable Residual Disease in Pediatric T-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Samrat Daripa University of Burdwan LPP1-Driven Sphingolipid Remodeling Regulates Terminal CD8⁺ T Cell Dysfunction in CRC: An Integrated Single-Cell Transcriptomic Analysis
Ghodke Tanhaji Sandu Mangalore University Development of Sensitive Immunoassays to Quantify Human Serum C-Reactive Protein
Anushka Agarwal University of Hyderabad The Dynamic Role of Mycobacterial Glutamate Decarboxylase in Tuberculosis Pathogenesis
Sudip Dey National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases Comparative In Silico Analysis of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes and Virulence Factors in ESKAPE Pathogens
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🏨 Accomodation

GIS-2026 has negotiated with these nearby hotels and Guest houses to give special discount to GIS-2026 delegates. So, please mention GIS-2026 conference while booking these hotels / GH for discounted rates

KIIT University Guest House

KIIT University Guest House

Info: Rs 3000 + GST per night (including breakfast)

Phone: 0674 2725113

Mayfair Lagoon

Mayfair Lagoon

Info: Price: Single Occupancy 10000 + tax per night including breakfast
Double Occupancy: Rs 10750 + Tax per night including breakfast

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Taj Vivanta

Taj Vivanta

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Double occupancy Rs 9500 + tax per night including breakfast

Phone: +91 89433 43575

Suryansh Hotels and Resorts

Suryansh Hotels and Resorts

Info: Rs 3500+tax including breakfast

Phone: 9338016609, 9853974136

Pipul Padmaja Premium

Pipul Padmaja Premium

Info: Tariff single occupancy 4500+ 5% Gst with breakfast.
Double occupancy 5500+ 5% Gst with breakfast.

Phone: 7440002528, 7440002501

Lemon Tree Premier Bhubaneswar

Lemon Tree Premier Bhubaneswar

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Single occupancy rs8500+Tax including breakfast.

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🎡 Mystic Odisha
Puri
Puri
Puri is a coastal city in the state of Odisha, India, famous for its spiritual significance as a major Hindu pilgrimage site and its serene beaches along the Bay of Bengal. It is known as the spiritual capital of Odisha and is one of the four original Char Dham pilgrimage sites for Hindus.
Chandipur Beach
Chandipur Beach
Chandipur Beach is a unique coastal destination in the state of Odisha, India, famous for a phenomenon known as the "vanishing sea". Unlike typical beaches, the sea at Chandipur recedes up to 5 kilometers during low tide, revealing a vast, flat seabed.
Chandrabhaga Beach
Chandrabhaga Beach
Chandrabhaga Beach is a pristine, golden-sand beach located in the Puri district of Odisha, approximately 3 kilometers east of the famous Konark Sun Temple. The beach holds significant spiritual and cultural importance and was the first in India to receive the prestigious Blue Flag certification, a tag for being clean, eco-friendly, and equipped with international standard amenities for tourists.
Konark Sun Temple
Konark Sun Temple
The Konark Sun Temple is a monumental 13th-century temple in Odisha, India, dedicated to the Hindu sun god, Surya. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984, the temple is renowned for its architectural grandeur, intricate stone carvings, and masterful engineering.
Bhubaneswar
Lingaraj Temple
The Lingaraj Temple is a major Hindu temple located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is one of the city's oldest and largest temples, dedicated to Lord Harihara, a combined form of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. The temple is a stunning example of the Kalinga style of architecture and a significant landmark in the "Temple City of India".
Chilika Lake
Chilika Lake
Chilika Lake is the largest brackish water lagoon in India, located on the east coast in the state of Odisha. It is a highly productive ecosystem, a designated Ramsar site for its ecological significance, and the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian subcontinent
Simlipal National Park
Simlipal National Park
Similipal National Park, located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, is a sprawling and ecologically significant protected area. It is a national park, a tiger reserve, and a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, renowned for its stunning natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and rich ecosystem. The park is named after the abundant red silk cotton trees ("simul") that blossom here.
Bhitarkanika National Park
Bhitarkanika National Park
Bhitarkanika National Park, located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha, is a sprawling wildlife sanctuary and Ramsar wetland famous for its dense mangrove forests and rich biodiversity. It is often referred to as India's "Mini-Amazon" and is home to a massive population of saltwater crocodiles, including some of the largest in the world. The park was formerly a hunting ground for the Kanika kings before being declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1975.
Satkosia Gorge
Satkosia Tiger Reserve
Satkosia Tiger Reserve is a large, protected forest area in Odisha, renowned for its spectacular scenery and the majestic Mahanadi River, which flows through a dramatic gorge at its heart. It was established in 2007 by merging the Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary and the Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary.
Daringbadi
Daringbadi
Daringbadi is a hill station and eco-tourism destination in the Kandhamal district of Odisha, India. It is often called the "Kashmir of Odisha" due to its cool climate, serene landscapes, and lush greenery. Situated at an altitude of 915 meters (3,002 feet), the area is known for its beautiful valleys, thick pine jungles, coffee plantations, and the rare experience of snowfall during winter.
Koraput & Jeypore
Koraput
Koraput is a district in the southern part of Odisha, known for its pristine natural beauty, rich tribal culture, and verdant coffee plantations. Nestled within the Eastern Ghats, it features lush valleys, cascading waterfalls, and rolling hills, including the highest peak in Odisha. Its mild climate and natural splendor have made it a hub for eco-tourism.
Hirakud Dam
Hirakud Dam
The Hirakud Dam, constructed across the Mahanadi River in Odisha, is a major multipurpose river valley project and one of the world's longest earthen dams. Built after India's independence, it serves to control floods, generate hydroelectric power, and provide irrigation to large parts of the state. The dam also creates the vast Hirakud Reservoir, one of Asia's largest artificial lakes, which is a key tourist destination.

Contact Information

📧 Email: gis2026@ils.res.in

📞 Phone: +91-674-2304283, 2301476

📍 Address: BRIC - Institute of Life Sciences, Campus 1, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751023, India