UPHGCON 2026 – Faculty & Speakers

Preconference

Hands-on Workshops

Intensive small-group sessions designed to build practical skills in laboratory techniques and case interpretation.

NGS Workshop

Next-generation sequencing – sample workflow, data interpretation and reporting tips.

Karyotyping Workshop

Chromosome analysis, troubleshooting and practical aspects of reporting.

FISH

Hands-on training in FISH methodology covering probe hybridization, imaging, and interpretation, designed to enhance diagnostic accuracy in hematologic malignancies..

Capillary Electrophoresis

Practical demonstration of capillary electrophoresis for hemoglobin and protein analysis, with focus on instrument usage, workflow optimization, and clinical reporting.

Preconference Workshop on 20/02/2026

Workshop	Max. No. of Participants	Moderators	Faculty	Venue
Workshop - 1 Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)	30	Prof. Royana Singh Dept. of Anatomy, IMS BHU Dr. Ashish Scientist, MRU Lab, IMS BHU	Dr. Neeraj Arora Consultant Molecular Hematologist	MRU Lab, IMS BHU
Workshop - 2 Karyotyping	30	Prof. Royana Singh Dept. of Anatomy, IMS BHU Dr. Nitesh Scientist, MRU Lab, IMS BHU	Prof. Royana Singh Dept. of Anatomy, IMS BHU Dr. Chetan Sahni Associate professor Department of Anatomy AIIMS Gorakhpur	Dept. of Anatomy, IMS BHU
Workshop - 3 FISH	30	Dr. Akhtar Ali Associate Professor	Dr. Akhtar Ali Associate Professor	Centre for Genetic Disorder, BHU
Workshop - 4 Capillary Electrophoresis	30	Dr. Sandeep Nautiyal Consultant Pathologist	Dr. Sandeep Nautiyal Apex Hospital, Varanasi	Apex Hospital, Hydil Road, Varanasi