Indian Academy of Biomedical Sciences
Registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860 - Reg. No. 2826-2011-2012
Promoting excellence in biomedical and translational research - connecting basic discoveries with clinical applications.
Founder Members of IABS
Conceived by scientists from India and abroad — Prof. Hari S. Sharma & Prof. Abbas Ali Mahdi
Prof Hari S Sharma
Erasmus University, Rotterdam
Prof Abbas Ali Mahdi
Era Medical University, Lucknow
A Platform for Translational Science
The Indian Academy of Biomedical Sciences (IABS) is a registered scientific organization established to promote excellence in biomedical and translational research in India. The Academy was conceived by scientists from India and abroad, with Prof. Hari S. Sharma and Prof. Abbas Ali Mahdi playing central roles in its establishment. IABS is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, with Registration No. 2826-2011-2012. Its principal objective is to promote research that connects basic biomedical discoveries with clinical applications, particularly in the understanding, diagnosis, prevention and management of human diseases.
The Academy provides a common platform for clinicians, biomedical scientists, academicians, research scholars, students and industry professionals to exchange scientific knowledge, present their research, establish collaborations and discuss emerging developments. In addition to annual conferences, IABS has organized workshops, symposia, CMEs and other academic activities at institutions across India. Its activities increasingly emphasize translational research, multidisciplinary collaboration and the development of young researchers.
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Establishment and First Annual Meeting
The origins of IABS can be traced to 2012, when the Academy was formally established and its First Annual Conference was organized at King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, in association with an International Symposium on Advances and Applications of Molecular Biology in Clinical Research. Contemporary records identify this as the 1st Annual Conference of the Indian Academy of Biomedical Sciences.
The Academy's early development was strongly associated with Prof. Abbas Ali Mahdi of KGMU, Lucknow, and Prof. Hari S. Sharma, who were instrumental in developing the concept of an academy focused on biomedical and translational sciences.
Prof. Lalit Kumar, AIIMS, New Delhi
Prof. D. N. Rao, AIIMS, New Delhi
Dr Sarika Gupta, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi
Dr Santosh Kumar, SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram
2014 award recipients were formally recognized at the inaugural function on 9 January 2015
Growth of the Academy and Annual Conferences
Dept. of Biochemistry, JNMC, AMU, Aligarh - 14-15 Dec 2013
Symposium on Modern Trends in Human Diseases
Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad - 9-11 Jan 2015
International Conference on Recent Advances in Research and Treatment of Human Diseases — best paper/poster awards, travel awards, GBM
India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Presidential address described expanding activities and recognition of young scientists and innovators
Multi-city, multi-institutional annual meetings
From molecular/clinical themes to AI in healthcare, diagnostics, translational medicine, infectious diseases & public health
IABS Awards and Recognition of Scientists
An important component of IABS is its system of scientific awards covering both established scientists and early-career researchers - from best paper and Young Innovator to Oration and Travel Awards - recognizing excellence across premier institutions including AIIMS, KGMU, SGPGI, NIMHANS, BHU, PGIMER, NII, IITs and AMU.
The XIV Annual Conference: IABSCON 2026
24-26 March 2026 · BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus (with IIT Goa) · ARTH 2026IABSCON 2026 brought together 350+ participants from AIIMS campuses, PGIMER, JIPMER, SGPGI, IITs and central universities. Theme: “Advancements in Research and Technology for Health (ARTH 2026)” - covering infectious diseases & AMR, autoimmune, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, NCDs, diagnostics, AI in healthcare, medical education and public health policy; with keynotes, invited lectures, panels, oral and poster sessions and induction of new Fellows.
Latest IABS Awardees
| IABS Award | Latest Recipient |
|---|---|
| Padma Shri Prof. Mahdi Hasan Award for Clinical Research | Prof. Dr Narendra Malhotra - Professor, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ujala Cygnus Rainbow Hospital, Agra |
| Prof. Sohail Ahmad Award for Basic Research | Prof. Dr B. S. Shankaranarayana Rao - Professor, Neurophysiology, NIMHANS, Bengaluru |
| Smt. Kusum Sharma Award for Young Woman Scientist | Dr Snigdha Singh - Nanomedicine, Univ. of Delhi & Dr Swathi Sudhakar - Nanotherapeutics, IIT Chennai |
| Shri Om Prakash Sharma Award for Young Scientist | Prof. Dr Mohd. Kaleem Ahmad - Molecular Biology, Dept. of Biochemistry, KGMU, Lucknow |
| Mrs Farha Deeba Haq Award for Cancer Research | Prof. M. Janaki Ramaiah - Bioscience, VIT, Vellore |
| Mrs Abida Mahdi Award for Neurosciences | Dr Sarika Gupta - Senior Scientist, Neurodegenerative Diseases, NII, New Delhi |
| Dr Shyama Narang Oration Award | Prof. Dr Vimal Kumar Paliwal - Neurology, SGPGI, Lucknow |
| Mr Justice Jagdish Sharan Mishra Oration Award | Prof. Dr Raghvendra Kumar Vidua - Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, AIIMS Bhopal |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Padma Shri Prof. Dr Shyam Sundar - Tropical Medicine, IMS, BHU, Varanasi |
Plus 9 IABS Fellows 2025 and 2 Honorary Fellows (Padma Shri Prof. Shyam Sundar & Prof. S. K. Katiyar)
Significance of IABS
From its first conference in 2012 to the XIVth in 2026, IABS has evolved into a national platform connecting basic science with clinical medicine, encouraging interdisciplinary research, nurturing young investigators and recognizing excellence through awards and fellowships - now spanning AI in healthcare, diagnostics, translational medicine, infectious diseases, public health and technology-driven care.
For researchers and PhD scholars, IABS offers opportunities to present original research, network with established scientists, participate in thematic sessions, receive travel support, and be eligible for Fellowships.