Ranbir Chander Sobti, former Vice-Chancellor Panjab University, Chandigarh & Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (Central University), Lucknow is a scientist, an able administrator, and dynamic institution builder.

He has published more than 350 papers in journals of national and international repute such as Mutation Research, Carcinogenesis, Archives of Toxicology, Cancer Genetics and Cytogenetics, Molecular Cell Biochemistry, and PLOS One to name a few. He has also published more than 50 books by international publishers such as Springer, Academic Press, CRC, Elsevier, and others.

He is Fellow of the Third World Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Sciences India, Indian National Science Academy, National Academy of Medical Sciences, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Canadian Academy of Cardiovascular Diseases, and a few others. He was the General President of the Indian Science Congress Association for the 102nd session, held at University of Jammu in 2013. He is the recipient of many prestigious awards, such as the INSA Young Scientist Medal, UGC Career Award, Punjab Rattan Award, JC Bose Oration and Sriram Oration Awards, and Lifetime Achievement Awards of the Punjab Academy of Sciences, Zoological Society of India, and the Environment Academy of India, besides many other medals and awards of national and international levels. He was awarded Padmashri, the third highest civilian award by the Government of India in 2009 for his contributions to the cause of education. He has widely travelled across the globle.

Dr. Sobti, an active researcher, is also steadfastly committed to the popularization of science in the community through popular lectures and community engagement programs.

Aastha Sobti has a master's degree in clinical dentistry and oro-facial surgery (UK) and works in the field of head and neck cancers using her intellect and her background in oral and maxillofacial surgery to bring reforms that are required in the present multifarious surgical and research areas.

She has seven years of teaching and research experience and has published a number of papers in reputed journals. She has been awarded a number of prizes and medals for her exceptional work. She has attended and presented papers in international conferences in Croatia, Brazil, Canada, USA, Japan, Switzerland, and other countries.

Section 1: Advancement in Techniques in Biomedical Science

1. Recent Advancements in Biomedical Sciences and Their Health Care Applications
2. Nanotechnology in Medicine: A Promising Future
3. Basic Principles of Flow Cytometer Operation for Biomedical Scientists
4. Multicolour Flow Cytometry and Panel Design
5. Digital Watermarking Techniques for Medical Image Security by Using the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process
6. Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency: Concurrent Approaches and The Emanating Scope of Regenerative Stem Cell Therapy and Blood Derivatives
7. White Rot Exopolysaccharide: Avenues to Biomedical Applications

Section 2: Health, Disease and Management

8. Membrane Lipids from Cellular Barriers to Health and Homeostasis
9. Childhood Cataract: A Clinico-Social Profile
10. Evidence Based Practice in Neurodegenerative Disorders: Approaches and Challenges
11. Pragmatic Utilization of Technology in Dentistry- Current Status And Future Perspective
12. Stress Deregulates Memory Consolidation Through Epigentic Modifications
13. The Management of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Challenges Ahead
14. Genetics of Left Ventricular Dysfunctionin Coronary Artery Disease

15. Genetics of Diabetic Nephropathy: A Review

16. Genetic Variations in Human Y Chromosome: Implications and Pathologies

17. Role of Repair Gene Polymorphism and Hypermethylation of Gstp Gene in the Risk of Prostate Cancer

18. Lymphatic Filariasis-Visceral Leishmaniasis Coinfection

19. Metabolic Dysregulation of Oncogenes and Tumour Suppressor: A Highly Orchestrated Performance to Induce Carcinogenesis

20. Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis: Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment

21. Pathophysiology of Diabetes-Induced Foot Ulcers and Therapy Options

22. Current Challenges in Immunobiology of Autoimmunity and Cancer

23. Human Papillomavirus (Hpv) - Molecular Epidemiology of Infection and Its Associated Diseases

24. Challenges of Multidrug Resistance Microbes on Public Health25. Role of Probiotics in The Prevention And Management Of Obesity: What Have We Learnt So Far?

Section 3 Therapeutics and Novel Approaches

26. Protease Inhibitors of Marine Origin: Promising Anticancer and HIV Therapies

27. Skin Stem Cells: Therapeutic Potential in Vitiligo

28. Interplay of Cancer Associated Fibroblasts (Cafs) And Tumour Associated Macrophages (Tams) In Metastasis and Their Potential For Therapeutic Interventions

29. Lantibodies: Strengthening Our Armor Against Amr Pathogens30.Traditional Medicines for The Control of Leishmaniasis Experimental Studies

31. Metal Embedded Complexes: Accelerated Antimicrobial Activity Against Microorganisms

Section 4 Drugs and Delivery Systems

32. Stem Cells: Emerging Novel Approaches to Drug Research and Disease Therapeutics33. Bioinformatics Review in Mirna System Biology and Drug Discovery

34. Biomaterial Based Nanofibers for Drug Delivery Applications

35. Threapeutic Translational Potential of Surface Decorated Nanoparticles

Section 5 Nutra-Chemistry

36. Towards Developing Biofortified Food Crops for Enhancing The Nutritional Aspects And Human Health

37. Production of Sesquiterpene Lactones in Family Asteraceae: Structure, Biosynthesis and Applications

38. Multiple Therapeutic Applications of Pomegranate Fruit and Its Bioactive Phytochemicals in Health and Disease