ISHICON 2025
8th National Conference of ISHI
11th-13th December, Hotel Radisson RED - Mohali, INDIA
Conference Theme
Innovation Driven Transplant Immunology: Sharpening the Cutting Edge
Where
Hotel Radisson RED
Mohali-160062, India
When
11th-13th December, 2025
(Thursday - Saturday)
Pre-Conference Workshop Theme
Toward Precision: Fostering the Next Generation of HLA Diagnostic Tools
Where
Dept. of Immunopathology, 4th Floor,
Research Block A, PGIMER Chandigarh, India
When
10th December, 2025 | 09 AM - 5 PM
(Wednesday)
Patrons
Dr. N. K. Mehra
President, ISHI
Dr. Ranjana W. Minz
Ex-HOD, Dept. of Immunopathology, PGIMEROrganizing Committee
Dr. Biman Saikia
Organizing Chairperson
Dr. Ritu Aggarwal
Organizing Secretary
Dr. Gaurav Sharma
Joint Organizing Secretary
Dr. Mahendra Kumar
Treasurer
Dr. Seema Chhabra
Joint Treasurer
Dr. Lekha Rani
Joint TreasurerEvent Speakers
Dr. Alejandro Madrigal
Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Robert Liwski
Head, Division of Hematopathology, Medical Director, HLA Typing Laboratory
Eric Spierings
Associate Professor, HLA Lab Director | Division Laboratories
Dr. James Robinson
Director, Bioinformatics Research at Anthony NolanConference Schedule
Registration
Inaugural Address followed by Inspirational Keynote
Welcome: Biman Saikia, Chairperson, ISHICON 2025
ISHI Secretary: Uma Kanga
ISHI President: Narinder Mehra
Vote of Thanks: Ritu Aggarwal, Organizing Secretary, ISHICON 2025
Inspirational Keynote: “Evolution of Transplant Immunology in India” – Narinder Mehra
Oration: Prof. Narinder Mehra Oration
Introduction to the Oration and Brief Introduction of the Orator
Uma Kanga (New Delhi)
My Personal Journey: Searching for the Optimal Stem Cell Donor
Alejandro Madrigal (UK) (Virtual)
Felicitation
Tea / Coffee Break
Session I: Recent Advances in Solid Organ Transplant
Chairpersons: Ranjana Minz (Chandigarh), H S Kohli (Chandigarh), Feroz Aziz (Calicut)
Beyond HLA Typing: Translational Immunoinformatics for Epitope-based Risk Stratification in Transplantation
Eric Spierings (The Netherlands)
Complex Situation in HLA Antibody Testing
Rob Liwski (Canada)
Transplanting the HLA Sensitized without Tears
Shruti Tapiwala (Mumbai)
Session II: Deceased Donor Program in India
Chairpersons: Sunil Arora (Chandigarh), Vipin Koushal (Chandigarh), Raja Ram Chandran (Chandigarh)
Special Lecture: Role of NOTTO – National Organ Tissue Transplant Organization & Regional Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization in Organ Allocation in India and THOA Act
Anil Kumar, Director, NOTTO
Deceased Donor Program: Opportunities and Challenges
Ashish Sharma (Chandigarh)
Developing a City-based Paired Kidney Exchange Program: Histocompatibility Perspective
Feroz Aziz (Calicut)
LUNCH @ THE FOYER | POSTER VIEWING & TRADE EXHIBITION @ AMBER HALL 2
Session III: Progressive Trends in Renal Transplant
Chairpersons: Varsha Trivedi (Ahmedabad), Ashish Sharma (Chandigarh), Neeraja Mamidi (Hyderabad)
Mapping Private Epitopes of Monospecific HLA Antibodies in Transplant Patients Identifies Immunogenic Eplets
Raja Rajalingam (UCSF, USA) (Virtual)
Case Discussion: Challenging Cases in Renal Transplantation
Raja Rama Chandran (Chandigarh), Yoginder Pal Singh (New Delhi)
Industry Talk: Bag Diagnostics
Kristin Launhardt (Germany)
Beyond HLA: The Significance of Non-HLA Antibodies in Transplant Rejection
Christine Heylen (Werfen)
Tea / Coffee Break
Young Scientist Presentations: O-1 to O-14
Chairpersons: Ritu Aggarwal (Chandigarh), Ram Jaiswal (Jaipur), Monika Jain (New Delhi)
Faculty (Speakers) Dinner @ Jasper
Session IV: New Directions and Evolving Practices in Solid Organ Transplant
Chairpersons: Roonmoni Deka (Assam), Yashwant Kumar (Chandigarh), Yoginder Pal Singh (New Delhi)
Non-HLA Antibodies in Solid Organ Transplants: The Hidden Frontier
Ajay Baranwal (New Delhi)
‘Perfect Matchmaking’ Handling the Immunological Cauldron in Paired (& Beyond) Kidney Transplantation
Anil Handoo (New Delhi)
Academic Debate – MFI: ‘Devil is in the Details’ – Using MFI in Monitoring Post Renal Transplant
Moderator: Narinder Mehra (New Delhi)
In Favour: Eric Spierings (The Netherlands)
Against: Uma Kanga (New Delhi)
Navigating the Complexity of HLA
James Robinson (UK)
Molecular Prediction of Rejection – Myth or Reality
Biman Saikia (Chandigarh)
Tea / Coffee Break
Session V: Recent Trends in HSCT
Chairpersons: Biman Saikia (Chandigarh), Ajay Baranwal (New Delhi), Manni L Guptasarma (Chandigarh)
NGS in HSCT: Current Applications, Challenges and Research Gaps
Raja Rajalingam (USA) (Virtual)
Cell Therapy in Transplantation: Current Trends Bench to Bedside
Arihant Jain (Chandigarh)
NK Cell Biology and its Role in HSCT
Selma D Silva (Navi Mumbai)
Influence of KIR Diversity in HSCT
Gaurav Sharma (Chandigarh)
Development of Stem Cell Registry: Current State
Ram Mohan Jaiswal (Jaipur)
Session VI: Recent Advances in Cancer Immunology and Immunogenetics
Chairpersons: Babita Raghuvanshi (Bhopal), Monika Jain (New Delhi)
Recent Update on Epigenetics and Breast Cancer
Suresh Alahari (USA)
Non-Classical HLA in Tumor Immunity and Cancer Predisposition
Ritu Aggarwal (Chandigarh)
Industry Talk: Gen Dx
Jan Duiker (The Netherlands)
LUNCH @ THE FOYER | POSTER VIEWING & TRADE EXHIBITION @ AMBER HALL 2
GBM
(Members of ISHI Society)
Young Scientist Presentations: O-15 to O-28
Chairpersons: Anil Handoo (New Delhi), Selma D Silva (Navi Mumbai), Neeraja Mamidi (Hyderabad)
Cultural Night and Gala Dinner @ Amber Hall
Session VII: MHC and Diseases
Chairpersons: Narinder Mehra (New Delhi), Selma D Silva (Mumbai), Gaurav Sharma (Chandigarh)
MHC and Spondyloarthropathy: Mechanistic Insights
Manni L Guptasarma (Chandigarh)
Special Lecture: How Technology has been an Enabler in the Progress of Organ Donation and Transplant Programs
Sunil Shroff (Chennai) (Virtual)
MHC and Neuropsychiatric Diseases
Mahendra Kumar (Chandigarh)
Panel Discussion: Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Tissue Typing Lab and THOA Act
Moderator: Rajesh Sawant (Mumbai)
Panelists: Varsha Trivedi (Ahmedabad), Uma Kanga (New Delhi),
Monika Jain (New Delhi), Yoginder Pal Singh (New Delhi)
Tea / Coffee Break
The Interaction between Infections and HLA Mismatches in Organ Transplantation
Eric Spierings (The Netherlands)
Panel Discussion: Transfusion Immunology
Moderator: Ratti Ram Sharma (Chandigarh)
Panelists: Hari Krishan Dhawan (Chandigarh),
Divjot Singh Lamba (Chandigarh), Ashish Jain (Chandigarh),
Deepti Sachan (Chennai)
Valedictory: Award Distribution and Concluding Remarks
Lunch @ The Foyer
Chandigarh - The City Beautiful
Event Venue: Hotel Radisson RED, Mohali
Plot No. 1, Phase 9, Industrial Area, Sector 66, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Chandigarh Tricity.
Stay (During Conference)
Comfortable accommodation options for ISHICON 2025 delegates.
Stay at the Conference Venue – Hotel Radisson RED, Mohali
Available at concessional rates when booked through ISHICON.
Standard Room — Single Occupancy
Rate: INR 7,500 + 18% GST
Complimentary Breakfast
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Standard Room — Double Occupancy
Rate: INR 8,000 + 18% GST
Complimentary Breakfast
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Guest House Accommodation
IISER, Mohali
Distance: 2.2 km from venue
Available on request
NIPER, Mohali
Distance: 1.3 km from venue
Available on request
Additional Options for Hotel Accommodation (Dec 11–13, 2025)
Delegates are requested to contact the hotel directly for booking and payment.
The organizers have arranged discounted tariffs for ISHICON 2025 delegates.
Contact person for coordination: Mr. Anil Kheterpal — 9914207082
Hotel Majestic, Mohali
Phase 9, Near PCA Stadium
Phone: (M) 9914487336 | (L) 0172 2232777
Single Occupancy: INR 3,200 (inclusive taxes) with breakfast
Double Occupancy: INR 3,700 (inclusive taxes) with breakfast
Best Western Plus
Sector 75, SAS Nagar, Mohali
Phone: 788496144
Single Occupancy: INR 6,000 + 5% GST — Complimentary breakfast
Saltstayz Premier & Saltstayz Trinity Hotels
Mohali Walk Mall, Sector 62, Mohali
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Contact
Conference Secretariat:
Room No. 22A, 4th Floor, Research Block A, PGIMER Chandigarh, India 160012
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+91-9914208197
Email Us
ishicon2025@gmail.com