Students' Medical Research
Together in Research, United in Health
Department of Community Medicine
The Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, proudly presents NATCON '26 — the 16th National Conference on Students' Medical Research.
NATCON '26 brings together aspiring researchers, students and professionals from medicine, veterinary sciences, public health, life sciences and allied disciplines to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation and excellence in One Health research.
Discover the programmeConnecting medicine, veterinary sciences, public health, life sciences and allied disciplines.
Keynote lectures, theme presentations and panel discussions.
Oral and poster presentations with opportunities to showcase pioneering work.
Build lasting collaborations beyond the two-day conference.
Keynote sessions • Research opportunities • Interactive competitions
Recognizing innovative research contributions with prestigious awards and exciting cash rewards.
CASH PRIZES INCLUDEDHigh-energy competition focusing on interdisciplinary health domains, tailored specifically for undergraduates.
UG SPECIAL + CASH PRIZEInsightful technical presentations delivered by experts aligned with core conference themes.
KEYNOTE SESSIONSInteractive debate and perspective-sharing featuring distinguished academic and industry stalwarts.
EXPERT EXCHANGEAn intensive hands-on workshop covering manuscript writing, journal selection, peer-review navigation and publishing ethics.
HANDS-ON SKILL BUILDING| Category | Early Bird | Late Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | ₹ 2,000 | ₹ 2,500 |
| Interns (Medical) | ₹ 2,500 | ₹ 3,000 |
| Postgraduates / MPH (Medical / Dental / Pharmacy / Nursing / Veterinary) | ₹ 3,500 | ₹ 4,000 |
| Faculty / Senior Residents / PhD Scholars | ₹ 4,000 | ₹ 4,500 |
| E-presentation for PGs & Faculty Outside Kerala | ₹ 3,000 | ₹ 3,500 |
Dr Nanda Kumar — State Epidemiologist (Deputy Director), Department of Animal Husbandry
Dr Sanket Vasant Kulkarni — Joint Director, Public Health Specialist, NCDC
Dr S Abhilash — Professor and Head, Department of Atmospheric Sciences, CUSAT
Dr Aravind S — HOD, Infectious Disease Department, Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
Dr Ajan M J — State Resource Person One Health, Assistant Director, Health Services
Dr Jeemon P — Additional Professor, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST)
Cash prize for best presentation for each session.
Concluding ceremony and prize distribution.
Distinguished panelists from public health, animal husbandry, marine biology, CSIR, food safety and public health.
Registration mandatory · Team of 2 each · Maximum 2 teams/college
Principal, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
Vice Principal, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
Professor and Head, Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, TVPM
Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, TVPM
Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, TVPM
Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, TVPM
Make your conference visit memorable with the city's cultural landmarks, beaches, waterfalls and experiences.
Join NATCON '26 on 12 & 13 November 2026 at Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram.
Register for NATCON '26