Vidarbha Association of Medical Microbiologists
Conference 2025

7-9 February 2025 - Nagpur

Venue

HOTEL ASHOK, Aathrasta Chowk, Laxmi Nagar, Nagpur 440022

What is all about us?

VAMMCON 2025 On TRANSFORMING MICROBIAL DIAGNOSTICS: FROM INSIGHTS TO IMPACT

Preconference Workshop: 7th Feb 2025 AIIMS, Nagpur

Conference: 8th and 9th February 2025 Venue: HOTEL ASHOK, Aathrasta Chowk, Laxmi Nagar, Nagpur 440022

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Conference Registration Fees: Delegates Rs 3500/-

PG Students Rs 3000/-

Pre-Conference Workshop Fees: Rs 1500/-

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till 31st December 2024

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Conference Schedule

Workshop 1: Surveillance to Solutions: Deciphering IPC Audits

09:00 am - 4:30 pm

7 February 2025 - Dept of Microbiology, AIIMS, MIHAN, Nagpur, Dahegaon, Maharashtra 441108

— Dr Meena Mishra Professor and Head, Dept of Microbiology, AIIMS Nagpur

— Dr Neeta Gade Additional Professor, Dept of Microbiology, AIIMS Nagpur

Workshop 2: Combating Resistance: Advanced Methods for CRE Detection

09:00 am - 4:30 pm

7 February 2025 - Dept of Microbiology, AIIMS, MIHAN, Nagpur, Dahegaon, Maharashtra 441108

— Dr Soumyabrata Nag Associate Professor, Dept of Microbiology, AIIMS Nagpur

— Dr Pradeep Kumar Assistant Professor, Dept of Microbiology, AIIMS Nagpur

— Dr Pooja Shendre Assistant Professor, Dept of Microbiology, AIIMS Nagpur

Conference Day 1

09:00 am - 4:30 pm

8 February 2025 - HOTEL ASHOK, Aathrasta Chowk, Laxmi Nagar, Nagpur 440022

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Conference Day 3

09:00 am - 4:30 pm

9 February 2025 - HOTEL ASHOK, Aathrasta Chowk, Laxmi Nagar, Nagpur 440022

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VAMMCON 2025 AWARDS

— Senior Medical Microbiologist of eminence — Permanent Member of VAMM — In recognition of her/ his outstanding contribution to the medical field

Dr. Pratibha Narang – VAMM Professional Achievement Oration Award

— Eminent faculty/ researcher less than 50 years of age —  In recognition of her/ his outstanding contribution to the medical field

Dr. V L. Jahagirdar - VAMM Young Achiever Oration Award

— Eminent speaker, faculty, teacher in medical education, particularly Microbiology —  In recognition of her/his outstanding contribution to the medical field

Dr. Pushpa Manohar Jagtap VAMM Oration Award

— Eminent speaker, faculty, teacher in medical education, particularly Microbiology —  In recognition of her/his outstanding contribution to the medical field

Dr Arvind Kurhade & Dr. Rajaram Powar Guest Oration Award

— Clinical Microbiologist (including PG students) —  No age restrictions

Teachers Award for Best Investigated Clinical Case

— For Post MD Candidate —  Up to 45 Yr of Age

Dr. Ashok Pathak- VAMM Best Oral Paper Award

— For PG Students

Dr. S L Akulwar – VAMM Best Oral Paper Award

— Open for all registered candidates

Dr. Suresh Jalgaonkar- VAMM Best Poster Presentation Award

IMPORTANT DATES

Last date of Nomination for:

20 December 2024 Dr V. L. Jahagirdar VAMM Young Achievers Award Dr. Pratibha Narang – VAMM Professional Achievement Oration Award

Early Bird Registration

31 December 2024 Workshop 1: Surveillance to Solutions: Deciphering IPC Audits Workshop 2: Combating Resistance: Advanced Methods for CRE Detection

Last date of Nomination for:

5 January 2025 Teachers Awards for Best Investigated Clinical Case Abstract Submission for oral Paper & Posters Submission for Souvenir and Microfocus

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

President, VAMM : Dr Swati Bhise

Secretary VAMM : Dr Vaishali Kolhe

Treasurer VAMM: Dr. Sangeeta Bhalavi

Patrons

Dr. Pratibha Narang, Dr. V.L. Jahagirdar, Dr. A. A. Pathak, Dr. S.V. Jalgaonkar, Dr. Neelima Tankhiwale, Dr. R. M. Powar, Dr. R. B. Brahmane, Dr. C. N. Choudhari, Dr. S.G Joshi, Dr. S.L Akulwar, Dr. A. Dhanvijay, Dr. Sudhir Sharma, Dr. P.R. Bhise, Dr. R.P. Fule.

Advisors

Dr Arvind Kurhade, Dr. Vivek Aagwan, Dr. Vandana Agarwal, Dr. Supriya Tankhiwale, Dr. Sharmila Raut, Dr. Sunanda Zodpey, Dr. M. S. Qazi, Dr. Y.S. Thakar, Dr. Meena Mishra, Dr. Kishore Ingole, Dr.Vijayshri Deotale, Dr. Nitin Ambhore, Dr. Harish Warbhe, Dr. Neena Nagdeo, Dr. R. K. Khadse, Dr. G. Agrawal, Dr. Rajendra Surpam.

Scientific Committee

Dr. Y. S.Thakar, Dr. Meena Mishra, Dr. Kalpana Date, Dr Navin Kaore, Dr. Deepak Thamke, Dr. Gargi Mudey, Dr. Rupali Mantri, Dr. Sarfaraz Ahamad, Dr. Abha Pimpley, Dr. Madhvi Deshmukh, Dr. Durgesh Deshmukh, Dr. Shweta Kawalkar, Dr. Farah Mohammad, Dr. Heena Rahangdale, Dr. Pooja Shendre, Dr. Sundaram Supare

Registration Committee

Dr. Sandeep Kokate, Dr. Varsha Wanjare, Dr. Dilip Gedam, Dr Mukta Deshmukh, Dr. Umesh Hassani, Dr. Rajani Tore, Dr. Neeta Gade, Dr. Vishal Shete, Dr. Pragati Bulle, Dr. Shital Mahajan, Dr. Nazneen Malak, Dr. Pratiksha Gandhare, Dr. Khushboo Sakure, Dr. Rozina Sheikh

Accommodation /Transport Committee

Dr. Soumyabrata Nag, Dr. Prashant Meshram, Dr. Apurva Parate, Dr. Shubhangi Bansod, Dr. Shubham Hawale, Dr. Thareeh Najumudeen

Venue Committee

Dr. Suvarna Sande, Dr. Sheela Mundada, Dr. Ashwini Patil, Dr. Priti Kulkarni, Dr. Anuradha Deshmukh, Dr. Sonali Choudhari

Catering Committee

Dr. Nandkishor Bankar, Dr. Sanchita Nihal, Dr. Deepashree Maraskolhe

Sponsorship Committee

Dr. Yagnesh Thakar, Dr. Meena Mishra, Dr. Sheela Mundada, Dr. Sachin Deokar, Dr. Dinesh Agrawal, Dr. Sarfaraz Ahamad

Registration Committee

Dr. Sandeep Kokate, Dr. Varsha Wanjare, Dr. Dilip Gedam, Dr Mukta Deshmukh, Dr. Umesh Hassani, Dr. Rajani Tore, Dr. Neeta Gade, Dr. Vishal Shete, Dr. Pragati Bulle, Dr. Shital Mahajan, Dr. Nazneen Malak, Dr. Pratiksha Gandhare, Dr. Khushboo Sakure, Dr. Rozina Sheikh

Reception/ Hospitality Committee

Dr. Jeristin Watchmaker, Dr. Sanchita Nihal, Dr. Anjali Raut, Dr. Farah Mohammad, Dr. Shital Mahajan, Dr. Apurva Parate, Dr. Archana Nikam, Dr. Ashvini Tidke

Souvenir Committee

Dr. Sunita Gajbhiye, Dr. Seema Khetan, Dr. Farah Mohammad, Dr. Soumyabrata Nag, Dr. Ruchita Atal, Dr. Apurva Parate, Dr. Smita Mohod, Dr. Divya Patil

Cultural Committee

Dr. Sarita Ugemuge, Dr. Dilip Gedam, Dr Sanchita Nihal, Dr. Bankar, Dr. Sarfaraz Ahamad, Dr. Priti Kulkarni, Dr. Pallavi Tatte, Dr. Madhavi Meshram, Dr. Siddharth Pimpalkar, Dr. Smita Mohod

Communication and Co-ordination Committee

Dr. Deepak Thamke , Dr. Jayant Deshmukh, Dr. Raj Angnani, Dr. Suvarna Sande, Dr. Sonal Chavan, Dr. Hina Rahangdale, Dr. Nutan Bobade. Dr. Sundaram Supare