Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai · Est. 1925 · CIMSER — Centre for Insect Molecular Studies and Environmental Research · PG & Research Department of Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology
Papers, abstracts and posters are invited under (but not limited to) the 15 themes below. Search by keyword to find the theme that fits your work.
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THEME 01
Life Sciences for a Sustainable Healthy Environment
Looks at how discoveries across the biological sciences can protect ecosystems and community health at the same time. The theme connects basic research with practical, low-impact solutions that communities can adopt.
Topics of interest 6
Ecosystem services and human wellbeing
Bioremediation and green technologies
Sustainable agriculture, aquaculture and sericulture
Biological indicators for environmental monitoring
Biodiversity-based livelihoods
Community-based environmental health programmes
SDG 3SDG 13SDG 15
THEME 02
Vector Biology, Ecology and Integrated Management
Covers the biology, behaviour and ecology of disease-carrying insects and other arthropods, and how this knowledge is used to reduce their impact. Contributions on field-ready and community-friendly control strategies are especially welcome.
Topics of interest 6
Biology of mosquitoes, sandflies, ticks, flies and mites
Breeding habitats, host-seeking and feeding behaviour
Insecticide resistance and its mechanisms
Integrated vector management (IVM)
Biological control, larvicides and botanical insecticides
Vector surveillance, mapping and risk stratification
SDG 3SDG 6SDG 11
THEME 03
Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases
Addresses diseases that are newly appearing or returning to places where they had declined, with a focus on vector-borne infections. Papers on early detection, outbreak response and the drivers of disease spread are invited.
Topics of interest 6
Dengue, chikungunya and Zika
Malaria and lymphatic filariasis
Japanese encephalitis, scrub typhus and leptospirosis
Outbreak investigation and rapid response
Epidemiological modelling and early warning systems
Antimicrobial and antiparasitic resistance
SDG 3SDG 17
THEME 04
One Health: Human, Animal and Environmental Health
Treats the health of people, animals and the environment as one connected system. The theme welcomes work that brings together medicine, veterinary science, ecology and public policy.
Topics of interest 6
Zoonotic spillover and reservoir hosts
Integrated human–animal–environment surveillance
Veterinary public health
Water, sanitation and waste-related health risks
Cross-sector collaboration and One Health policy
Case studies of One Health in practice
SDG 3SDG 6SDG 15
THEME 05
Climate Change, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health
Examines how a changing climate affects species, habitats and the diseases linked to them. Research on adaptation, restoration and the shifting range of vectors and hosts is encouraged.
Topics of interest 6
Climate effects on vector distribution and disease transmission
Habitat loss and land-use change
Freshwater, coastal and marine ecosystem health
Invasive species and biodiversity loss
Restoration ecology and nature-based solutions
Climate adaptation and community resilience
SDG 13SDG 14SDG 15
THEME 06
Biotechnology and Molecular Innovations in Healthcare
Highlights molecular and biotechnological tools that improve diagnosis, treatment and prevention. The theme includes laboratory advances as well as those moving towards clinical or field use.
Topics of interest 6
Recombinant proteins, vaccines and biologics
Molecular diagnostics: PCR, LAMP and biosensors
Genome editing and gene-based vector control
Molecular markers and DNA barcoding
Cell culture and tissue engineering
Translational and applied biotechnology
SDG 3SDG 9
THEME 07
Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Disease Research
Focuses on how pathogens cause disease and how the host responds. Studies on infection mechanisms, immunity and the microbes living in and on hosts and vectors fit here.
Topics of interest 6
Host–pathogen interactions and pathogenesis
Immune responses to vector-borne infections
Vaccine immunology and immunotherapy
Microbiome of humans, vectors and the environment
Clinical and environmental microbiology
Diagnostic microbiology and drug resistance
SDG 3
THEME 08
Environmental Pollution, Toxicology and Risk Assessment
Deals with pollutants, their effects on living organisms and how risks are measured and managed. Work on pesticides, metals, plastics and emerging contaminants is invited.
Topics of interest 6
Pesticide and insecticide residues
Heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants
Microplastics and emerging contaminants
Ecotoxicology and biomarkers of exposure
Water, soil and air quality assessment
Health and environmental risk assessment
SDG 3SDG 6SDG 12
THEME 09
Genomics, Bioinformatics and Precision Medicine
Brings together sequence-based science and computational analysis for health and vector research. The theme covers both the generation of genomic data and the methods used to interpret it.
Topics of interest 6
Next-generation sequencing and metagenomics
Population genomics of vectors and pathogens
Comparative and functional genomics
Computational biology and databases
Machine learning for biological data
Pharmacogenomics and personalised medicine
SDG 3SDG 9
THEME 10
Natural Products, Medicinal Plants and Drug Discovery
Explores compounds from plants, microbes and other natural sources for medicine and pest control. Contributions may range from traditional knowledge to laboratory screening and computer-aided design.
Topics of interest 6
Phytochemistry and bioactive compounds
Plant-based larvicides, repellents and insecticides
Antimicrobial, antiparasitic and anticancer screening
In silico docking and drug design
Ethnopharmacology and traditional knowledge
Standardisation and safety of herbal products
SDG 3SDG 15
THEME 11
Nanotechnology and Advanced Therapeutics
Looks at nanoscale materials and new therapeutic approaches in health and vector control. Studies on safety and environmental impact are as welcome as those on performance.
Topics of interest 6
Green synthesis of nanoparticles
Nano-formulations for vector control
Nano-based drug and vaccine delivery
Nanosensors and diagnostics
Toxicity and environmental safety of nanomaterials
Biomaterials and regenerative approaches
SDG 3SDG 9
THEME 12
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies in Life Sciences
Covers the use of data-driven and digital tools in biology and public health. The theme includes disease forecasting, automated identification and technologies that put information in people's hands.
Topics of interest 6
Machine learning for disease prediction
Remote sensing and GIS for vector mapping
Image-based identification of insects and pathogens
Mobile apps, drones and citizen science
Big data and digital health platforms
Ethics and responsible use of AI in health
SDG 3SDG 9SDG 11
THEME 13
Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health
Addresses how what we eat and drink affects health, from contamination to nutrition. Research on prevention, monitoring and community-level intervention is invited.
Topics of interest 6
Foodborne and waterborne pathogens
Chemical contaminants and adulteration
Nutrition, immunity and disease resistance
Functional foods and nutraceuticals
Food security and sustainable food systems
Hygiene, sanitation and community nutrition
SDG 2SDG 3SDG 6
THEME 14
Wildlife Conservation, Zoonoses and Environmental Sustainability
Connects the protection of wild species with the prevention of diseases shared between animals and people. Papers on field studies, conservation policy and wildlife health are welcome.
Topics of interest 6
Wildlife disease and health monitoring
Human–wildlife interface and zoonotic risk
Conservation of threatened species and habitats
Protected-area management
Reservoir hosts and disease ecology
Sustainable use of natural resources
SDG 14SDG 15
THEME 15
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Global Health
Links research and practice to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially those on health, water, climate and partnerships. The theme welcomes policy, education and community perspectives alongside science.
Topics of interest 6
Health and wellbeing (SDG 3) and universal access
Clean water and sanitation (SDG 6)
Climate action and life on land and below water (SDGs 13–15)
Partnerships for the goals (SDG 17)
Health equity and vulnerable communities
Capacity building, education and policy translation
SDG 3SDG 6SDG 13SDG 17
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