Our Collaborators
Working together with leading national and international organizations
in Cancer Care
Date
February 20, 2026
Location
Kannur, Kerala
The International Research Institute of Ayurveda brings together leading experts, practitioners, and researchers to discuss the advancements and standardized practices in Ayurveda.
Focus on sustainable cultivation and manufacturing in the Ayurvedic industry.
Bridging the gap between traditional wisdom and modern scientific validation.
Establishing international quality standards for Ayurvedic products and education.
A day of knowledge, networking, and innovation
Plenary Sessions & Oration
Welcome Address
Dr D Sajith Babu IAS, State Mission Director, National Ayush Mission, Kerala
Presidential Address
Smt Shylaja Teacher, Member of Kerala Legislative Assembly, Mattannur
Inaugural Address: IRIA as a hub for Integrative Medicine research
Smt. Veena George, Hon’ble Minister for Health and Women and Child Development, Government of Kerala
Introductory: Expanding the Frontiers in Integrative Oncology: the Vision
Dr Rajan N Khobragade IAS, Additional Chief Secretary to Government of Kerala
Conference Oration: Integrative Oncology: transcending boundaries for whole-Person Care
Dr Sadanand Prabhakar Sardeshmukh, Director, Integrated Cancer Treatment and Research, Pune
Special Address: The Kerala Tradition of Ayurveda and its potential in Cancer Care
Dr P M Varier, Chief Physician, Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal
Special Address: Bridging the gap between academy, research and industry
Dr Chandrabhas Narayana, Director, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore
Special Address: The emerging landscape for Integrative Cancer Care
Dr Satheesan B, Director, Malabar Cancer Centre, Thalasseri
Chair: Dr S Gopakumar, Registrar Kerala University of Health Sciences
Dr Praveen Kumar Shenoy
Professor, Medical Oncology, Malabar Cancer Centre
Dr. Vineeta Deshmukh
ICTRC, Wagholi, Pune
Dr Manohar S. Gundeti
Research Officer (Ayu), RRA Podar Central Ayurveda Research Institute
Dr P Rammanohar
Research Director, Amrita School of Ayurveda
Moderator: Dr P R Ramesh, Chief of Clinical Research, Arya Vaidya Sala Kottakkal
Chair: Dr Ajaikumar B Kunnumakkara, IIT Guwahati
Dr Sreeraj Gopi
MD, Molecules Labs, Ernakulam
Dr. K. N. Naresh
Asst. Professor, Sri Sathya Sai Institute
Dr. Santosh Kumar
Asst. Professor, NIPER Hyderabad
Moderator: Dr Benil P, Professor, Vaidyaratnam P S Varier Ayurveda College
Chair: Dr Nandini K Kumar, Ministry of Ayush
Dr Rajamohanan K
Former Professor, School of Public Health, KUHS
Sri Rajiv Vasudevan
MD, Appolo AyurVaid Hospital
Dr Supriya Bhalerao
Professor, Interactive Research School of Health Affairs
Moderator: Dr Unnikrishnan P, University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences
16:30 - 16:45: Conclusion and Way Forward
The Kerala Integrative Oncology Roadmap - Dr Rajan N Khobragade IAS
16:45 - Photo Session
16:50 - National Anthem
Advancing Integrative Oncology in Kerala
Chair
Dr Rajan N Khobragade IAS
Co-Chair
Dr Satheesan B, Director, MCC
Coordinator
Dr Deepak Roshan, MCC
Research and Industry Innovations
Chair
Dr D Sajitha Babu IAS
Co-Chair
Dr T D Sreekumar, Director, Ayurveda Medical Education
Coordinator
Dr Saji P R, State Programme Manager, NAM
Learn from world-renowned experts, researchers, and thought leaders in Ayurvedic medicine and holistic healthcare
Working together with leading national and international organizations
Join us at this prestigious venue in the heart of Kannur
A state-of-the-art conference facility equipped with modern amenities and advanced audio-visual systems.
February 20, 2026
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Easily accessible by road and rail
Kannur International Airport
~25 km away
Kannur Railway Station
Well connected to major cities
NH 66 connectivity
Ample parking available
Be part of the future of Ayurvedic medicine. Register now to secure your spot!