Pro-UPS: An International Conference organised by SRM Division of Medical Research in Collaboration with NCBS

The Division of Medical Research, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur, in collaboration with the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru, organised the International Conference on “Protein Homeostasis, Human Disease & Drug Discovery.

This three-day international conference, from 3rd February 2025 to 5th February 2025, brought together leading experts, researchers, and academicians from across the globe. The event served as a platform for in-depth discussions on the crucial role of protein homeostasis in human diseases and its implications for novel drug discovery. These renowned international speakers shared their insights, groundbreaking research, and innovative ideas with registered participants.

The conference is honoured by the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including:

● Prof. Aaron Ciechanover, Nobel Laureate, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
● Dr. T. R. Paarivendhar, Founder & Chancellor, SRMIST
● Prof. Muthamizhchelvan Chellamuthu, Vice Chancellor, SRMIST
● Prof. L. S. Shashidhara, Director, National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru
● Dr. Rajiv Janardhanan, Dean, Research (MHS), SRMIST
● Lt. Col. Dr. A. Ravi Kumar, Advisor, SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre (SRMMCHRC)
among others.

This conference provided an invaluable opportunity for researchers, clinicians, and students to engage in discussions, exchange knowledge, and explore advancements in protein homeostasis and its therapeutic potential.