NATCON-72
72nd National Conference of Anatomical Society of India
Advancing Anatomical Sciences Through Innovation & Education
November 13-16, 2025
Venue
Darbhanga Medical College, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga
Date
November 13-16, 2025
Participants
Medical Professionals, Researchers & Students
Focus Areas
Anatomy, Medical Education, Research
Preconference CME
Day 1 - Conference
Day 2 - Conference
Day 3 - Conference
Preconference CME
13th November 2025
Venue
Auditorium Darbhanga Medical College, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga
7:30 - 8:30 AM
Breakfast & Registration
Chairpersons
8:30 - 10:15 AM
Prof Dr Rajasri Chunder
Dr Archana Rani
Dr. Vinod Kumar
Dr T C Singel
Dr C S Ramesh Babu
Dr Sheetal Joshi
Dr Sunita Athavale
8:30 - 9:00 AM
Speaker
Dr Gunjan Trivedi
Assistant Professor Department of Surgery DMCH, Infertility superspecislist
Topic - Approach to arrange case of female infertility
9:00 - 9:15 AM
Speaker
Dr Rima Dada
MD, PhD(Genetics), DSc
Topic - Effect of Yoga on Molecular, metabolic, and Clinical Profile in PCOS Women
9:15 - 10:15 AM
Speaker
Mr Jitendar Kumar
Embryologist, Indira IVF
Topic - Semen Analysis & semen Preparation for IUI/IVF
10:15 - 10:45 AM
Inauguration
10:15 - 11:00 AM
NAMS Observer talk
Chairpersons
11:00 - 12:30 AM
Prof Dr M Natarajan
Dr Rashmi Prasad
Dr. Naba k Bezaraah
Dr. Rashmi Jaiswal
Prof. Dr. Subhalakshmi wahengbam
Dr. Swami Nand Prasad
11:00 - 11:30 AM
Speaker
Dr Rima Dada
MD, PhD(Genetics), DSc
Topic - Epigenetics- impact on your health
11:30 - 12:00 PM
Speaker
Mr Harekrishna P R
National-Level Plastination Trainer & Consultant
Tpoic - Plastination-the future of Anatomical specimens
12:00 - 12:30 PM
Speaker
Dr Rima Dada
MD, PhD(Genetics), DSc
Topic - Infertility Diagnostic- When and Why
12:30 - 12:55 PM
Speaker
Dr Ruhi yasmin
MS ( Obs & Gyane) Director Metro IVF center, Darbhanga
Topic -
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Lunch
Workshops (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Micrometry and Image Analysis using ImageJ Software
Venue - Lecture Theater 1
Moderator: Dr Yogesh Sontakke & Dr Ujwala Bhanarkar
Quality Assurance of Theory Question Papers: Designing and Blueprinting
Venue - Lecture Theater 2
Moderator: Prof Dr Ranjeet Guha
Preserve with Plastination—Hands-on Experience
Venue - Pharma Lab DMC
Moderator: Mr Harekrishna (Kerala)
The Art of ART: A workshop on Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Venue - Pathology Lab DMC
Moderator: Mr Jitendar Kumar, Embryologist, Indira IVF
Workshop on Evidence Based Anatomy
Venue - FMT Lecture Theater
Moderator: Dr Adil Asghar
KARYOTYPING
Venue - Micro - Biology Lab DMC
Moderator: Dr Rima Dada MD, PhD(Genetics), DSc
6:00 - 6:30 PM
High Tea
Day 1 - Conference
14th November 2025
Venue
Auditorium Darbhanga Medical College, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga
7:30 - 8:30 AM
Breakfast and Registration
Guest Lecture
Chairpersons
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Dr. Anupama Mahajan
Dr. Rakesh Kumar Diwan
Dr. Ranjeet Guha
Dr. S. L. Jethani
Dr. Joy A Ghoshal
Prof. Dr. WMS Johnson
Prof Dr Ningthoujam Damayanti Devi
9:00 - 9:30 AM
Speaker
Dr. Pooja Bhadoria
Associate Professor & DMS, Department of Anatomy, AIIMS Rishikesh
Topic - Ethical Considerations in Fetal Dissection and Research
9:30 - 10:00 AM
Speaker
Dr. Yogesh Sontakke
Additional Professor, Department of Anatomy, JIPMER
Topic - Translational Anatomy Integration with Technology and Teaching
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Inauguration & Felicitation
11:00 - 12:00 PM
Award Session (ASI)
12:00 - 12:30 PM
Speaker
Dr. Vishram Singh
Adjunct Professor, Anatomy, KMC Mangalore, MAHE
Topic - DR S P JAIN MEMORIAL ORATION AWARD: A comprehensive Approach To Facial Reanimation: A Role Of Robotic Surgery And AI
12:30 - 1:00 PM
Speaker
Emeritus Prof. Dr. G. P. Pal
Topic - Mechanism of Change in Orientation of the Superior Articular Processes at Thoracolumbar Junction
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Lunch
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Author a Textbook – Pen to Print
Moderator
Dr Ujwala Bhanarkar
Panelists
1. Dr. G. P. Pal – Emeritus Professor, Bhatnagar Laureate
2. Dr. Vishram Singh – Adjunct Professor, Anatomy, KMC Mangalore, MAHE
3. Dr. Rima Dada – MD, PhD (Genetics)
4. Dr. Yogesh Sontakke – Additional Professor, Anatomy, JIPMER
5. Dr Rosemol Xaviour – Asst professor, Institute of integrated medical sciences, Govt medical college, Palakkad Kerala India
2. Dr. Vishram Singh – Adjunct Professor, Anatomy, KMC Mangalore, MAHE
3. Dr. Rima Dada – MD, PhD (Genetics)
4. Dr. Yogesh Sontakke – Additional Professor, Anatomy, JIPMER
5. Dr Rosemol Xaviour – Asst professor, Institute of integrated medical sciences, Govt medical college, Palakkad Kerala India
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Plagiarism-Free Research Articles
Moderator
Dr. Adil Asghar
Dr. Rekha Sinha
Panelists
1. Dr. Ranjeet Guha – Professor of Anatomy & Principal, IGIMS
2. Dr. C. S. Ramesh Babu – Former Associate Professor, Anatomy, Muzaffarnagar Medical College
3. Dr. Brijendra Singh – Professor of Anatomy; Ex-Medical Superintendent, Ex-Dean CSR & Social Research, AIIMS Rishikesh
4. Dr. Manisha R. Gaikwad – Professor & HOD, Anatomy, AIIMS Bhubaneswar
5. Dr Padamjeet Panchal - Additional Professor, Anatomy, AIIMS Patna
6. Dr Rosemol Xaviour - Asst. professor Institute of integrated medical sciences Govt medical college Palakkad Kerala India
2. Dr. C. S. Ramesh Babu – Former Associate Professor, Anatomy, Muzaffarnagar Medical College
3. Dr. Brijendra Singh – Professor of Anatomy; Ex-Medical Superintendent, Ex-Dean CSR & Social Research, AIIMS Rishikesh
4. Dr. Manisha R. Gaikwad – Professor & HOD, Anatomy, AIIMS Bhubaneswar
5. Dr Padamjeet Panchal - Additional Professor, Anatomy, AIIMS Patna
6. Dr Rosemol Xaviour - Asst. professor Institute of integrated medical sciences Govt medical college Palakkad Kerala India
4:00 - 6:00 PM
UG QUIZ (Sponsored by Shree Narayan Medical Institute and Hospital, Saharsa, Bihar)
Judges
Dr Apurva Patra
Dr Sushma Tomar
Quiz Masters
1. Prof (Dr) Rajasri Chunder, JIMSH, Kolkata
2. Dr Mahendra Kumar Pant, GIMS&R, Almora
3. Dr Sheetal Joshi, Lady Hardinge Medical College
2. Dr Mahendra Kumar Pant, GIMS&R, Almora
3. Dr Sheetal Joshi, Lady Hardinge Medical College
Venue
Darbhanga Medical College, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga
Scientific Sessions
3:00 - 5:30 PM
Venue
Lecture Theatre 1 Darbhanga Medical College, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga
Guest Lecture
Chairpersons
3:30 - 5:30 PM
Dr. Punita Manik
Dr. R. Vijaya
Dr. Neelam Sinha
Dr. Birendra Kumar Sinha
Dr. K. S. Krishna Kamari
Dr. Sharmistha Biswas Ghosh
Prof Dr Arkendu Sen
3:30 - 4:00 PM
Speaker
Prof Dr WMS Johnson
Dean PG studies Sri Lalithambigai Medical College and Hospital Chennai 95
Topic - Clinical Relevance of Anatomy in Medical Practice – How anatomical knowledge influences clinical decision-making, surgery, and diagnostics
4:00 - 4:30 PM
Speaker
Dr. R. Chitra
Professor & HOD, Anatomy, Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada, A.P.
Topic - Leveling Up Learning: Game-Based Strategies in Anatomy Education
4:30 - 5:00 PM
Speaker
Prof. Dr. Biswabina Ray
Dean (Academics) & HOD Anatomy, AIIMS Kalyani
Topic - Anatomical Substrates of Memory
5:00 - 5:30 PM
Speaker
Dr. Anjali Sabnis
Professor and Head, MGM Medical College Mumbai
Topic - Legal and ethical aspects of organ donation
Evening Programs
7:30 - 8:30 PM
Fashion Show
8:30 - 10:30 PM
Cultural Program
Day 2 - Conference
15th November 2025
Venue
Auditorium Darbhanga Medical College, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga
7:30 - 8:30 AM
Breakfast and Registration
Guest Lecture
Chairpersons
8:30 - 11:00 AM
Dr. Manisha Nihatke
Dr. Abhilasha Priya
Dr. Subrata Basu Ray
Lt. Col. (Dr.) Rahul Jha
Dr Rajapur Parashuram
Dr Virender Kumar Nim
Dr. Biswabina Ray
Dr Ravindra Kumar Boddeti
Dr Kulwinder Kaur
Dr. Rakhi More
8:30 - 9:00 AM
Speaker
Dr. Dinesh K. Badayal
Professor & HOD Vice Principal, Department of Pharmacology CMC, Ludhiana
Topic - Technology-Enhanced Learning in CBME
9:00 - 9:30 AM
Speaker
Dr Rajiva Ranjan Das
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Glasgow, UK
Topic - Construct the Anatomy of Pelvic Floor
9:30 - 10:00 AM
Speaker
Prof. Dr. Vishram Singh
Topic - Recent Advances in Speech and Aphasia – Adjunct
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Speaker
Dr. Ranjeet Guha
Professor of Anatomy & Principal, IGIMS, Patna
Topic - Alchemising Cadaver to CadavR for Byzantine Clinical Practice
10:30 - 11:00 AM
Speaker
Dr Subrat Basu Ray
Prof & HOD, Department of Anatomy, AIIMS, New Delhi
Topic - Neuropathic pain in rodents and its correlation with gap junction channels
Venue
Lecture Theater 1 Darbhanga Medical College, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga
10:30 - 12:45 PM
PG Quiz
Judges
Dr Anjali Sabnish
Dr Manisha Gaikwad
Quiz Masters
1. Prof. Dr. Ranjeet Guha - Principal & Professor of Anatomy, IGIMS, Patna
2. Dr. Yogesh Sontakke - Additional Professor, Anatomy, JIPMER
2. Dr. Yogesh Sontakke - Additional Professor, Anatomy, JIPMER
Venue
Auditorium Darbhanga Medical College, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Topic - Panel Discussions Among EC Members: "My Approach to Anatomy Education – Innovation, Integration, and Inspiration"
Moderator
Dr Sumit T Patil
Dr Ravindra K Boddeti
Dr Vinay Kumar Sharma
Panelists
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Dr Pradeep Bokariya
Associate Professor Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram
Topic - AI in anatomy teaching
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Dr Rajapur Parashuram
Professor of Anatomy, Mysore medical College and research institute, Mysuru, Karnataka.
Topic - Chalk and board in anatomy teaching
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Dr Rajat Subhra Das
Prof. & Head, Dep’t. of Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Raebareli (AIIMS Raebareli), Uttar Pradesh.
Topic - Flipped classroom for Anatomy teaching
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Dr Rashmi Jaiswal
Professor, Anatomy, Chirayu Medical College and Hospital, Bhopal, MP
Topic - SDL for anatomy teaching
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Dr Prashant E Nateka
Professor HOD Aantomy AIIMS TELANGANA HYDERABAD
Topic - Early clinical exposure for entropy teaching
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Lunch Break
2:00 - 3:30 PM
Panel discussions- Bridging the Gap - Integrating Competencies in Formative Assessment
Moderator
Dr. Sushma Tomar
Dr. Amrita Kumari
Panelists
1. Dr. Mahendra Kumar Pant - Joint Director, Medical Education Uttarakhand; Prof. & HOD, Anatomy, Government institut eof Medical sciences & research , Almora (Uttarakhand)
2. Dr. Anand Mishra - Prof. & HOD, Anatomy, BHU, Varanasi
3. Dr. Navneet Kumar - Prof. & HOD, Anatomy, KGMC
4. Dr. M. Natarajan - Ex-Prof. & HOD, Anatomy, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai
5. Dr. Rakesh Diwan - Professor, Anatomy, KGMC, Lucknow
6. Dr. Krishna Pandey - Associate Professor, Associate prof. MLNMC, Prayagraj, UP
7. Dr. Amit Kumar Nayak - Associate Professor, Anatomy, BHU
8. Dr. Abhilasha Priya - Prof. & HOD, Anatomy, Manipal Tata Medical College, Jamshedpur
9. Dr. Shubhangi Yadav - Associate Professor, Anatomy, AIIMS, Raebareli
2. Dr. Anand Mishra - Prof. & HOD, Anatomy, BHU, Varanasi
3. Dr. Navneet Kumar - Prof. & HOD, Anatomy, KGMC
4. Dr. M. Natarajan - Ex-Prof. & HOD, Anatomy, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai
5. Dr. Rakesh Diwan - Professor, Anatomy, KGMC, Lucknow
6. Dr. Krishna Pandey - Associate Professor, Associate prof. MLNMC, Prayagraj, UP
7. Dr. Amit Kumar Nayak - Associate Professor, Anatomy, BHU
8. Dr. Abhilasha Priya - Prof. & HOD, Anatomy, Manipal Tata Medical College, Jamshedpur
9. Dr. Shubhangi Yadav - Associate Professor, Anatomy, AIIMS, Raebareli
Venue
Darbhanga Medical College, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga
Scientific Sessions
3:00 - 5:30 PM
Venue
Lecture Theater 1 Darbhanga Medical College, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga
Symposium – Enigma of a New Meningeal Layer in Human CNS: Current Evidence
Chairpersons
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Dr T. S. Roy
Col. (Dr.) Debasis Bandhopadhyay
3:30 - 3:45 PM
Speaker
Dr. Ashutosh Kumar
Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, AIIMS, Patna, Bihar, India.
Topic - Exploring the Presence of an Intermediate Leptomeningeal Layer in the Human CNS
3:45 - 4:00 PM
Speaker
Dr. Ravi Kant Narayan
Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, Odhisa, India.
Topic - Disclosing the Enigma of an Intermediate Leptomeningeal Layer in the Human CNS
4:00 - 4:15 PM
Speaker
Dr. Rajesh Kumar
Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, AIIMS, Patna, Bihar, India
Topic - Light Microscopic and Ultrastructural Examination of an Intermediate Leptomeningeal Layer
4:15 - 4:30 PM
Speaker
Dr. Chiman Kumari
Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Topic - Going with the Markers: The Immunohistological Validation
4:30 - 4:45 PM
Speaker
Dr. Ashok K. Datusalia
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, NIPER Raebareli, Lucknow, India
Topic - Opportunities and Constraints: Immunofluorescence and Confocal Microscopic Imaging
4:45 - 5:00 PM
Speaker
Dr. Adil Asghar
Additional Professor, Department of Anatomy, AIIMS, Patna
Topic - The Question of an Intermediate Leptomeningeal Layer: Historical Perspective
Venue
Lecture Theater 2 Darbhanga Medical College, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Panel Discussion — YouTube: Boon or Bane
Moderators
Dr. Biswabina Ray
Dr. Ruchi Ratnesh
Panelists
• Dr. G. P. Pal — Emeritus Professor, Bhatnagar Laureate
• Dr. Sheetal Joshi — Professor, Department of Anatomy; Nodal Official for NOTTO, MoHFW; Lady Hardinge Medical College
• Dr. Zeba Alam — Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, NMCH Patna
• Dr. Rashmi Malhotra — Professor, Department of Anatomy, AIIMS Rishikesh
• Dr. Rakhi M. More — Professor, Department of Anatomy, D. Y. Patil School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai
• Dr. Manisha Nakhate — Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy, MGM MC, Panvel, Navi Mumbai
• Dr. R. Chitra — Professor & HOD, Department of Anatomy, Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada, A.P.
• Dr. Pankaj Maheria — Deputy CEO, GMERS, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
• Dr. Amrita Kumari — Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, PMCH
• Dr. Rosemol Xaviour — Assistant Professor, Institute of Integrated Medical Sciences, Govt. Medical College, Palakkad, Kerala
• Dr. Sheetal Joshi — Professor, Department of Anatomy; Nodal Official for NOTTO, MoHFW; Lady Hardinge Medical College
• Dr. Zeba Alam — Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, NMCH Patna
• Dr. Rashmi Malhotra — Professor, Department of Anatomy, AIIMS Rishikesh
• Dr. Rakhi M. More — Professor, Department of Anatomy, D. Y. Patil School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai
• Dr. Manisha Nakhate — Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy, MGM MC, Panvel, Navi Mumbai
• Dr. R. Chitra — Professor & HOD, Department of Anatomy, Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada, A.P.
• Dr. Pankaj Maheria — Deputy CEO, GMERS, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
• Dr. Amrita Kumari — Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, PMCH
• Dr. Rosemol Xaviour — Assistant Professor, Institute of Integrated Medical Sciences, Govt. Medical College, Palakkad, Kerala
Venue
Auditorium Darbhanga Medical College, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga
Guest Lecture
Chairpersons
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Prof. Dr. Navbir Pasricha Bedi
Dr. Mrinmoy Pal
Dr. Sushma Tomar
Dr. Laxman Khanal
Prof. Dr. Sarun Koitala
3:30 - 4:00 PM
Speaker
Dr. Anupama Mahajan
Topic - Legal Landscape for Body Donation — Bridging Medical Education and Society
4:00 - 4:30 PM
Speaker
Dr. Shaifaly Madan Rustagi
Topic - Integration of Virtual & 3D Anatomy Apps with Cadaveric Anatomy Teaching — The Road Ahead
Evening Schedule
5:00 PM onwards
General Body Meeting (GBM)
8:00 PM onwards
Banquet
Day 3 - Conference
16th November 2025
Venue
Auditorium Darbhanga Medical College, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Breakfast and Registration
Guest Lecture
Chairpersons
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Dr Sanjay Kumar Sharma
Dr Rajapur Parashuram
Dr. Anand Mishra
Dr Prashant E Natakar
Dr. Krishna Pandey
Dr. Amit Kumar Nayak
Dr Nidhi Puri
9:30 - 10:00 AM
Speaker
Dr P. Vatsalaswamy
Director IQAC and Director Academics, Dr DYPatil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune
Topic - The Art of Anatomy: Intersection of Science and Art
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Speaker
Dr. Rajat Subhra Das
Prof & HOD, Department of Anatomy, AIIMS, Raebareli, UP
Topic - Desk to Paper: A Journey to Scientific Writing
Guest Lecture
Chairpersons
Dr Rima Dada
Dr. Navneet Kumar
10:30 - 11:00 AM
Speaker
Dr. M. Natarajan
Etymology in Anatomy
11:00 - 12:00 PM
Valedictory Ceremony
Venue
Darbhanga Medical College, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga
Scientific Sessions
09:00 - 11:00 AM
Venue
Lecture Theatre 2 Darbhanga Medical College, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Model Making Competition
Judges
Dr Mahboobul Haque
Dr Birendra Kumar Sinha
12:00 - 1:00 PM