Science TechnologyWednesday, 9 September 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Biotech Conclave 2026 in Chennai: VIT and The Hindu to discuss gene editing, precision medicine and biopharma
VIT Chennai and The Hindu will host Biotech Conclave 2026 in Chennai on September 11, 2026, focusing on biotechnology research, gene editing, precision medicine and India’s biopharma ecosystem.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In September 2026, VIT Chennai and The Hindu will hold the one-day Biotech Conclave 2026 in Chennai on Friday, September 11, with CII-president designate Dr. Suchitra Ella delivering the inaugural address.
Key specifics
- The event is scheduled for September 11, 2026, in Chennai and is organised by VIT Chennai with The Hindu.
- Dr. Suchitra Ella, co-founder and MD of Bharat Biotech, will inaugurate the conclave.
- G. Viswanathan, founder and chancellor of VIT, will preside over the programme.
- The sessions will cover gene editing, precision medicine, India’s emergence as a global biopharma hub, and biotechnology research funding.
- Participants include higher secondary students, undergraduates, researchers, and biotechnology aspirants.
Exam lens
Science & technology current affairs, match-the-following and one-liner questions: Biotech Conclave 2026, Chennai, September 11, 2026, VIT Chennai, The Hindu, Dr. Suchitra Ella, Bharat Biotech, gene editing, precision medicine.