28 & 29 June 2025, Hyatt Regency
June 28, 2025-June 29, 2025 -
Hyatt Regency Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram
28 Jun 25
09:00 - 10:00
Moderator:Dr Prashant Mathur Panellists: Dr S H Advani Dr S S Lal Dr V Ramankutty Dr Narayanankutty Warrier Dr Aleyamma Mathew Coordinators: Dr Sunu Cyriac Dr Gayatri Gopan This session will explore the current epidemiology of cancer in Kerala, along with emerging trends and projections. It will offer a comprehensive overview of the cancer burden in the state, with a special emphasis on preparedness and future strategies for cancer.
28 Jun 25
10:00 - 11:00
Moderator: Dr Prasad Narayanan Panelists: Dr Satheesan Balasubramanian Fr Julious Arakkal Dr Hari Menon Dr Geeta Kadayaprath Dr Nalanda Jayadev Dr MR Rajagopal Coordinators: Dr Mathews Jose, Dr Bhavya S Kumar This session will examine the cancer care landscape across diverse healthcare settings in India, with a particular focus on Kerala. Key discussions will include reducing barriers to access, ensuring uniformity and quality in care delivery, and addressing challenges within both public and private healthcare systems. The session aims to identify actionable strategies to strengthen cancer care services and sharpen our collective response to the cancer burden in the country.
28 Jun 25
00:00 - 11:30
Break
28 Jun 25
11:30 - 12:30
Inaugural Function
28 Jun 25
12:30 - 13:30
Break
28 Jun 25
13:30 - 14:30
Moderator: Dr Sanju Cyriac Panelists: Ms Faye D’Souza Mr Jayant Mammen Mathew Dr Muralee Thummarukudy Dr C S Pramesh Dr Neena E Thomas Coordinators: Dr Prasanth Parameswaran, Dr Suneesh S SESSION 3 This session will explore the power and pitfalls of media in a free society, particularly in the context of cancer control. It will address how we can ensure that both traditional media (print and electronic) and modern social media platforms disseminate accurate, evidence-based information rather than myths or misinformation. The session will also delve into the challenges posed by alternative therapies promoted through media and discuss strategies to manage their impact on cancer care.
28 Jun 25
14:30 - 15:30
Moderator: Adv Prashant Reddy Panelists: Mr Ashish Kumar Dr Manoj Kumar Dr Monika Puri Dr Manzoor Koyakutty Coordinators: Dr Rahul Ravind, Dr Thomas Babu This session will explore the Strengths, Weak- nesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) of the cancer pharmaceutical landscape in India. It will highlight the critical role of the pharma industry in enhancing cancer care, while also addressing the challenges it faces, including regulatory hurdles, accessibility, affordability, and innovation. The discussion aims to identify actionable opportunities to improve patient outcomes through better alignment of industry capabilities with healthcare needs.
28 Jun 25
15:30 - 16:00
Break
28 Jun 25
16:00 - 17:00
Moderator: Dr Senthil J Rajappa Panelists: Ms Viji Venkatesh Dr Ajith K Joy Dr Bhawna Sirohi Mr Vinodkrishna Poyyale Ms Priya Deshmukh Gilbile Coordinators: Dr Abdul Shahid, Dr Anju Abraham This session will focus on the complex issue of affordability in cancer care by exploring the perspectives of all key stakeholders — the payer (insurance/government), the payee (patient), and the healthcare system. The discussion will aim to identify barriers, assess existing support mechanisms and suggest policy level interventions and systemic reforms needed to make cancer treatment more accessible and financially sustainable for all.
28 Jun 25
17:00 - 18:00
Moderator: Dr Boben Thomas (Release of cancer opinion survey) Panelists: Mr Shafi Parambil MP Dr John Brittas MP Mr N K Premachandran MP Mr Rajeev Chandrasekhar Dr Rijo M John Dr V Venu Coordinators: Dr Praveen Shenoy Dr Gopika P This session will highlight the key findings of the AMPOK Kerala Cancer Opinion Survey. Drawing on insights from the survey and discussions held during the conclave, policymakers and stakeholders will deliberate on practical strategies to reduce the cancer burden in Kerala. The focus will be on translating data into action, shaping policy, and implementing region-specific interventions to improve cancer control across the state.
28 Jun 25
19:00 - 21:00
Dinner
29 Jun 25
09:00 - 10:00
Moderator: Dr Moni Abraham Kuriakose Panelists: Dr Saby George Dr Shaji Kumar Dr Vidya H Veldore Dr Aju Mathew Prof Chandrabhas Narayana Coordinators: Dr Arun Philip, Dr Lakshmi Haridas This session will delve into the current landscape of cancer research in Kerala. It aims to identify the key gaps hindering progress and explore strategies to foster a more robust research ecosystem. How can we build a culture of innovation and collaboration? What infrastructure, policy, or mindset shifts are needed? The discussion will also explore how best practices from global research hubs can be adapted and implemented effectively within Kerala’s unique healthcare
29 Jun 25
10:00 - 11:00
Moderator: Dr Sewanti Limaye Panelists: Mr Sam Santhosh Dr Ramesh Hariharan Dr Amol Akhade Dr Suruchi Aggarwal Dr Prasanth Ganesan Coordinators: Dr Nikhil Haridas, Dr Akhil Santhosh This session will explore the transformative role of genomics and precision medicine in cancer care. It will address the challenges in implementing these advanced technologies, discuss emerging opportunities for individualized treatment strategies and highlight the immense potential for discovery, clinical application and reverse translation. How can we move from promise to practice—and ensure equitable access across healt ch are systems?
29 Jun 25
11:00 - 11:40
Break
29 Jun 25
11:40 - 12:00
Dr Shaji Kumar - SCIENTIFIC SESSION
29 Jun 25
12:00 - 12:20
Dr Saby George - SCIENTIFIC SESSION
29 Jun 25
12:20 - 12:40
Dr Rakesh Jalali - SCIENTIFIC SESSION
29 Jun 25
12:40 - 13:00
Dr Shailesh V Shrikande - SCIENTIFIC SESSION
29 Jun 25
13:30 - 14:30
Break
