Chennai : Bringing together over 1,000 medical luminaries, leading researchers, academicians and healthcare professionals from across India, SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre (SRM MCH&RC), SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur, is set to host NAMSCON 2026, the 66th Annual Conference and Convocation of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (India), from October 8–11, 2026, in Chennai. Centred on the theme ‘Synergy of Science and Technology in Healthcare for a Healthier Tomorrow’, this conference will serve as a platform for scientific exchange, interdisciplinary collaboration and discussions on emerging innovations shaping the future of healthcare.
Pre-conference workshops will be held on October 8, followed by national symposia, keynote addresses, National CME sessions, and oral and poster presentations from October 9–11.
Founded in 1961, NAMS is a non-statutory apex body advising the Government of India on health policy and planning, with over 1,000 Fellows and 8,000 Members. NAMSCON 2026 marks its 66th Annual Conference and the first to be hosted at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre.
The scientific programme will cover antimicrobial resistance, CAR-T cell therapy, biosimilars and biologics, senolytic therapies for healthy longevity, rare genetic disorders, emerging infections, pandemic preparedness, the Indian diabetes phenotype, and medical education innovations. Panel discussions will address robotics in modern surgery, organ donation and transplantation, and evolving tuberculosis management.
Eight specialised workshops on October 8 will offer hands-on training in trauma care, neonatal resuscitation, AI in clinical research, spine surgery, endoscopic gastroenterology, palliative care, diagnostic reasoning, and physician entrepreneurship, led by SRM MCH&RC faculty and invited experts.
Distinguished speakers include Dr. Shekar C. Mande, President, INSA: Indian Science Academy; Dr. Abhijat Sheth, Chairman, National Medical Commission; Dr. Mohan V, Chairman, Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, Chennai; Ms. Pushpa Narayan, Times of India; Dr. Mohan Kameswaran, Managing Director & Senior Consultant, Madras ENT Research Foundation (MERF), Chennai; Dr. Vivekanand Jha, Executive Director, The George Institute of Global Health, India; Dr. Gobardhan Das, Member of NITI Aayog; Dr. Digambar Behera, President, NAMS; Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Velu Nair, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd.); Dr. Ashok Puranik, Executive Director and CEO, AIIMS, Guwahati; Dr. Arvind Sinha, Executive Director and CEO, AIIMS Kalyani; Dr. Santa Singh, Executive Director and CEO, AIIMS Manglagiri; Dr. Denis Xavier, Professor & Head, Department of Pharmacology, St John’s Medical College, Bangalore; and Dr. Suresh Ramachandran, Senior Consultant – Endocrinology, Singapore General Hospital, NUS, Singapore, among other experts.
NAMSCON 2026 is organised under the leadership of Prof. (Dr.) R. Jayanthi, Organising Chairperson and Dean, SRM MCH&RC, and Dr. Melvin George, Organising Secretary and Head, Centre for Clinical Pharmacology and Clinical Trials Research (CCP & CCTR), with Prof. (Dr.) Rajarajan Swaminathan as State Convenor. The conference is presided over by Dr. T. R. Paarivendhar, Founder Chancellor, SRMIST in the presence of Dr. P. Sathyanarayanan, Pro-Chancellor (Academics), SRMIST. The conference is supported by the patrons, Prof. C. Muthamizhchelvan, Vice Chancellor, SRMIST; Dr. Ponnusamy S., Registrar, SRMIST; and Dr. T. Mythili, Additional Registrar (MSL), SRMIST.
Prof. (Dr.) R. Jayanthi, Organising Chairperson and Dean, SRM MCH&RC, said, “NAMSCON 2026 brings together the finest minds in medicine, research, and technology to explore how innovation can transform healthcare and shape a healthier tomorrow. At SRMIST, we are honoured to host this prestigious gathering, which celebrates the convergence of human compassion, scientific excellence, and technological advancement. We look forward to fostering meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and ideas that can translate into better healthcare outcomes for society.”
Dr. Melvin George, Organising Secretary, said, “NAMSCON 2026 is an opportunity to celebrate the collective pursuit of excellence that drives the medical fraternity forward. Beyond the scientific sessions, the conference provides a platform for meaningful interactions between established experts, young professionals and emerging researchers, fostering mentorship, new perspectives and lasting academic collaborations. We hope this gathering will inspire the next generation to contribute meaningfully to the future of healthcare.”
Dr. M. Srinivas, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, Government of India, will deliver a plenary lecture titled “Good Governance for Transforming Medical Institutions in India & Quality Research during Residency”, followed by an interaction with undergraduate and postgraduate student residents on research during residency.