Symposium on

Emerging Trends in the Development of Medical Devices

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NIPER Guwahati

Established in 2008 as an "Institute of National Importance" under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India.

The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Guwahati, stands as the premier hub for pharmaceutical advancement in the Northeast. Operating from its state-of-the-art campus in Changsari, Assam, the institute consistently ranks among India's top pharmacy institutions in the NIRF rankings

NIPER Guwahati offers elite postgraduate and doctoral programs—including M.S. (Pharm.), M.Pharm., M.Tech. (Pharm.), and Ph.D. degrees—across diverse disciplines like biotechnology, pharmaceutics, and pharmacology. By uniquely leveraging the rich biodiversity of the northeastern region, the institute pioneers groundbreaking research in drug discovery, medical devices, and phytopharmaceuticals. Committed to bridging the gap between academia and industry, NIPER Guwahati fosters translational research, robust industrial collaborations, and global healthcare innovation, making it an ideal destination for aspiring pharmaceutical professionals.

Symposium

The Symposium focuses on emerging trends in medical device development and their role in advancing modern healthcare. It brings together experts from academia, industry, and clinical practice to discuss cutting-edge innovations in biosensors, point-of-care diagnostics, wearable technologies, implants, smart medical instrumentation, and regulatory science that are shaping the future of patient care and healthcare delivery.

Symposium Program

Check Symposium Program (Tentative)

Day 1 - Friday, 4th September, 2026
02:00 – 2:30 PM	Registration
02:30 – 3:00 PM	Welcome address & Symposium inauguration
03:00 – 4:00 PM	Talk 1: Medical Device Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Research to Reality)
04:00 – 4:30 PM	Tea break
04:30 – 5:15 PM	Talk 2: Session on MEMS medical device development
05:30 – 6:30 PM	Prototype demonstration session
7:30 PM	Networking Dinner

Registration Fee

Delegates	FEE (INR)
Students & Research scholars	INR 250/-
Professionals	INR 500/-

Day 2 - Saturday, 5th September, 2026
10:00 – 10:45 AM	Talk 3: Session on clinical expertise in medical devices.
10:45– 11:30 AM	Talk 4: Industry session on their ongoing activity on medical devices.
11:30 – 12:00 NOON	Tea break.
12:00 – 12:45 PM	Talk 5: Session on regulatory framework on Medical Devices in India.
01:00 - 02:00 PM	Lunch
02:00 – 02:45 PM	Panel Discussion : Future of Medical Device Innovation in India
03:00 – 04:00 PM	Valedictory

Invited Speakers

Prof. B Ravi

Director, National Institute of Technology, Surathkal

Prof. M.M Nayak

CeNSE Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Mr. Mayank Kakkar

Senior Manager RAQA Stryker Global Technology Center Gurgaon, India.

Prof. Phulen Sarma^*

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Guwahati

Dr. Taruna Madan Gupta^*

Scientist G & Head Development Research ICMR, New Delhi

* Final approval is awaited.

Prof. (Dr.) USN Murty

PhD, FNAE

Director, NIPER Guwahati

NIPER Guwahati invites you to register and join this One-day Symposium on "Emerging Trends in the Development of Medical Devices" In association with Sun Pharma Science Foundation.

Dr. Saurabh Kumar

Assistant Professor

Dept of Medical Devices, NIPER Guwahati

Dr. Rahul Gautam Talukdar

Assistant Professor

Dept of Medical Devices, NIPER Guwahati