st

1 National
Conference

Genetics for future

GENErations

Theme: Preventable Genetic Conditions

Date: 27 – 28th December, 2024

Venue: Main Auditorium,

St. Charles ICSE School campus,
Tirupattur, Tamil Nadu.

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 1st National conference
on
“Genetics for future GENErations”

Theme: “Preventable Genetic Conditions”

Organized by
PUGAZH Centre for Genetic Counselling, Tirupattur
and
SVASAM Health Care Centre, Chennai

Co-Hosted by
Foundation for Research in Genetics and Endocrinology - Institute of Human Genetics, Ahmedabad

Supported by
Congregation of the Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo (Eastern Province)

Date: 27 – 28th December, 2024

Venue: Main Auditorium, St. Charles ICSE school campus, Tirupattur

WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANIZING TEAM:

Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to welcome you to the 1st National Conference on “Genetics for future
GENErations” co-hosted by Foundation for Research in Genetics and Endocrinology, at St . Charles ICSE
school, Tirupattur on December 27-28, 2024. This prestigious event is organized by the PUGAZH Centre for
Genetic Counselling and the SVASAM Health Care Centre team.

The conference theme, “Preventable Genetic Conditions,” underscores the critical importance of
understanding and addressing genetic disorders that can be mitigated through early intervention and
innovative research. Our program features meticulously planned scientific sessions that cover a
comprehensive array of genetics topics, ranging from cutting-edge research and technological
advancements to practical applications in clinical settings.

Renowned national experts in the field will present their findings and insights, ensuring a rich and
informative experience for all attendees. Distinguished faculties from across India have been invited to share
their expertise, offering the latest advancements in science and clinical practice. The sessions are designed to
be highly interactive, encouraging active participation and discussion, and covering a diverse range of topics
to cater to the varied interests of our attendees.

In addition to the scientific sessions, the conference will provide ample networking opportunities,
allowing participants to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and forge collaborations that could shape the
future of genetic research and healthcare. We look forward to your participation and to the valuable
contributions you will bring to this landmark event.
Thanking you,
With Regards,
Organizing Team – PCGC 2024

Organizing Chairpersons: Organising Secretary:

Dr. Sudha Rathna Prabhu Ms. S. Kiruthiga Nanthini
Dr. Harsh Sheth
Dr. A. Parandhaman
 1st National conference
on
“Genetics for future GENErations”
Organising Committee Members:

Prof. Dr. Srilakshmi Rajagopal

Dr. V. Rathna Prabhu
Dr. M. Hemalatha
Dr. V. Vinothini
Dr. Rathina Easwar. V. Ra.
Dr. Rathina Gesav. V. Ra.
Dr. Manasa Shriraam

About the conference:

Preventable genetic condition refers to genetic disorders or birth defects that can be prevented or
minimized through,
1. Genetic Counselling and testing
2. Newborn screening
3. Prenatal testing and diagnosis
4. Medical intervention and treatments
5. Reproductive decision making.

Examples of preventable genetic conditions include:

Thalassemia, Sickle cell Anaemia, Cystic Fibrosis, Lysosomal Storage Disorders, Neural Tube Defects
(Spina Bifida), Down Syndrome, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Haemophilia,
Fragile X syndrome, Congenital Hypothyroidism(CH), Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia(CAH),
Galactosemia, Phenylketonuria (PKU), Maple Syrup Urine Disease, RETT Syndrome, Hereditary Cancer
Syndromes, Marfan Syndrome, Neurofibromatosis type 1&2, Gaucher disease, Pompe disease, Retinitis
pigmentosa and Tuberosclerosis complex.

By awareness, education, and proactive measures, incidence of these conditions can be reduced and
improve the health and well-being of individuals and families.
 SCIENTIFIC SCHEDULES - DAY 1 (Friday)
SESSION 1

Focus "OHHM" CONCEPT OF INTEGRATED HOLISTIC MEDICINE

Chairperson PROF. Dr. SHRIRAAM MAHADEVAN
Theme HUMAN HEALTH as a neuro endocrine metabolic milieu

09:00 - 09:15
Overview on Healthy Holistic Medicine Dr. Sudha Rathna Prabhu,
"OHHM" for Future "GENE"rations Paediatrician and Managing Director,
SVASAM Health Care Centre, Chennai.
09:15 - 09:35
Healthy Society, Brighter Future: The Prof. Jayesh Sheth, Chairman and Co-
Role of Genetics Founder, FRIGE – Institute of Human
Genetics, Ahmedabad.
09:35 - 09:55
Prof. Dr. N. Leelavathy, Department of
Can Birth Defects be prevented ?
Anatomy, East Point College of Medical
Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore.
09:55 - 10:15
Genetic Disorder Prevention starts Dr. Priya Kannan, Director of
with reproductive choice. Learn more! Embryology, Garbba Rakshambigai
Fertility Centre, Chennai.
10:15 - 10:35
Ethics in Genetic Testing Prof. Dr. Rema Devi, Head of Genetics
Division, Pondicherry Institute of
Medical Sciences, Pondicherry.

SESSION 2

Focus GENES, DISORDERS AND DIAGNOSTICS

Chairperson PROF. Dr. JAYESH SHETH
Theme Diagnostic Methods in Genetics

11:00 - 11:20
Clinical Genetics: Understanding Dr. S. Barathi, Associate Professor,
Inheritance Patterns for Accurate Department of Biotechnology, SRMIST,
Diagnosis Chennai.
11:20 - 11:40
Karyotype study a first line Dr. Frenny Sheth, Director and Co-
investigation in understanding Founder, FRIGE-Institute of Human
Down syndrome Genetics, Ahmedabad.
 11:40 - 12:00
Common Neurodevelopmental Prof. Dr. P. Chandrasekaran, Neurologist
Genetic Disorders and Effective and Superintendent, Government
Interventions Krishnagiri Medical College, Krishnagiri.
12:00 - 12:20
Haemoglobinopathies: What to know? Prof. Dr. G. Murugan, Head of
Biochemistry, Government Dharmapuri
Medical College, Dharmapuri.
12:20 - 12:40
Dr. Vanishree Shriraam, Professor,
Genetic Conditions in community -
Department of Community Medicine,
Where are the gaps?
SRIHER, Porur, Chennai.
12:40 - 13:00
PANEL Discussion with Audience Q and A
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch

SESSION 3

Focus TARGET WINDOW PERIOD for prevention and treatment

Chairperson PROF. Dr. S. SRINIVASAN
Theme Diagnostic Methods in Genetics

14:00 - 14:20
Genetic Diagnosis - Clarity through Pre- Prof. Dr. Rema Devi, Head of Genetics
test and Post-test Counselling Division, Pondicherry Institute of
Medical Sciences, Puducherry.
14:20 - 14:40
The Power of NewBorn Screening: Prof. Dr. A. T. Arasar Seeralar, Director
Early Detection for Community and Superintendent(Retd.) , Institute of
Health Child Health, Egmore.

14:40 - 15:00
Red flags in the Neonatal and Pediatric Dr. K. V. Arulalan, Pediatrician, A A
period to be addressed Immediately Arulalan Clinic, Gandhi Nagar, Vellore.

15:00 - 15:20
Puberty and Beyond: Understanding Prof. Dr. Shriraam Mahadevan,
Infertility, Inherited Disorders of Sexual Professor and Head, Department of
Differentiation Endocrinology, SRIHER, Porur, Chennai.
 15:20 - 15:40
A Novel approach to Genetic Disease Ms. Diandra Persaud, Consultant,
Prevention and Management Founder, Pranic Traditions Inc. Chair,
approach - Future Directions Whitby Business Advisory Board, Canada.
15:40 - 16:00
PANEL Discussion with Audience Q and A
16:00 - 16:15
Tea Break
16:15 - 18:15
Special Program Dr. Heema Nanavathy & Team, Aayu
“AYURVEDA – Ayushmanbava” Clinic, Mumbai.
18:15 - 19:15
Chief guest welcome and honour
“Release and receive conference souveneir"
19:15 - 20:00
Classic Culturals Iyal Isai Nattiyam

SCIENTIFIC SCHEDULES - DAY 2 (Saturday)

SESSION 4

Focus MOTHER AND CHILD HEALTH

Chairperson PROF. Dr. G. BUVANESWARI
Theme MACRO and MICRO NUTRITION IN PREGNANCY HEALTH

08:00 - 08:45
Workshop
08:45 - 09:00
Recap of Day 1
Dr. Sudha Rathna Prabhu, Paediatrician
And What Next Mother And Child Care
and Managing Director, SVASAM
Centre Svasam Clinical Registry
Health Care Centre, Chennai.
Concept Of "Panchamugam"

09:00 - 09:20
Dr. S. Srinivasan, (Retd.)State Nodal
Nutrition Needs for today ' s child Officer - IMNCI, Institute of Child Health
and Hospital for Children, Egmore.
09:20 - 09:40
Genetic Health through Ancient Dr. Heema Nanavathy, Consultant
Wisdom: Garbh Sanskar & Dinacharya Ayurvedic Physician, Aayu Clinic,
Mumbai.
 09:40 - 10:00
Nurturing Life: Antenatal and Postnatal Dr. N. Madhu Priya, Director, Shri Jaya
Do's and Don’ts for Expectant Mothers Hospital, Tirupattur.

10:00 - 10:20
From Womb to World: Understanding
Dr. R. Vasantharekha, Assistant Professor,
Consequences of Prenatal EDC
Department of Biotechnology, SRMIST,
Exposure on Genetic and
Chennai.
Neurodevelopmental Health
10:20 - 10:40

Reproductive Hazards at Worksite and Dr. R. Manivelan, Nodal Officer,

its Impacts on - Unborn Babies Directorate of Medical and Rural Health
Services, Chennai.

10:40 - 10:50
Panel Discussion with Audience Q and A
10:50 - 11:00
Tea Break
SESSION 5

Focus PREDICTIVE GENETICS

Chairperson PROF. SADAGOPAN SRINIVASAN & PROF. Dr. REMA DEVI
Theme Protect, Predict And Prevent

11:00 - 11:20
Dr. Harsh Sheth, Head of Advanced
Inherited Risk, Preventable Future: Genomic Technologies Division, Institute
Understanding Hereditary Cancer of Human Genetics, Ahmedabad.
11:20 - 11:40
“Reversing the RwoNG imprints” - Dr. L. Kavitha, Associate Professor,
Terminate Tobacco! Prevent Oral Ragas Dental College and Hospital,
Cancer! ECR, Chennai.

11:40 - 12:00
Modern Technologies and Therapies Prof. Dr. N. Rajeshwari, Department of
available for Diagnosing and Treating Biotechnology, Dayananda Sagar
Genetic Conditions College of Engineering, Karnataka.
12:00 - 12:20
Raising Resilient children: A Guide for Captain. N. Saravanan (Retd.),
Care Givers of kids with Genetic Psychologist, Coimbatore.
Conditions
 12:20 - 12:40
Impact of Nutrition in Genetic Dr. Subhashini Swaminathan, Associate
Disorders - a way forward Professor, Department of Biotechnology,
SRMIST, Chennai.
12:40 - 13:00
Panel Discussion with Audience Q and A
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
SESSION 6

Focus MULTIPLE METHODS TO MANAGE DISABILITIES

Chairperson PROF. Dr. A. T. ARASAR SEERALAR
Theme 'DISABLE' DISABILITIES with INTEGRATED HOLISTIC MEDICINE

14:00 - 14:20
Attitute of Parents towards Accepting
Prof. Dr. S. Srinivasan,(Retd.).,
Disability in their Children - Experience
Paediatrician, JIPMER, Pondicherry
as a Paediatrician
14:20 - 14:40
Supporting family health through Fr. J. Andrews Raja, Asst. Prof & Head,
Genetic Empowerment P.G. & Research Department of Social
Work Department, Sacred Heart
College, Tirupattur.
14:40 - 15:00
Breaking Barriers: Early Intervention for Prof. Dr. J. Sujathamalini, HOD Special
Genetic Disabilities Education & Rehabilitation Science,
Alagappa University, Karaikudi.
15:00 - 15:20
Effective Psychiatry Interventions and Dr. E. S. M. Saravanan, Consultant
Therapies Psychiatrist, Vivekananda Health
Centre, Erode.
15:20 - 15:40
Transforming Lives: The Power of Early Dr. K. Subramonian, Pediatric
Intervention in Physiotherapy Physiotherapist, Balamandir Madhuram
Narayan Centre, Chennai.
15:40 - 16:00
Panel Discussion with Audience Q and A
16:00 - 16:30
Vote of Thanks Ms. S. Kiruthiga Nanthini., Managing
(Valedictory Functions /Feedback) Director, PUGAZH Centre for Genetic
Counselling, Tirupattur.
16:30 - 15:00
High Tea
 Workshop
Module 1: Recurrent Pregnancy Loss & Infertility
Module 2: Genetic history taking & Pedigree analysis
Module 3: Newborn Screening
Module 4: Early Intervention - Transdisciplinary
Module 5: Garbh Sanskar & Dinacharya

Registration link:
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Who can participate: Under graduate and Post graduate Medical students, Medical professionals,
Allied health professionals, Research Scholars, Special educators, School Teachers, ICDS staffs,
Social workers, College students, working professionals and Parents of affected children.

Conference Registration Fee:

Category Amount

REGULAR Rs. 2,000/-

(Till December 23, 2024)

On Spot (December 27-28, 2024) Rs. 2,500/-

Payment for the workshop: Rs. 2,000/- (for one module)

Seats Available: 25 seats in each workshop (Based on first come first basis)

IMPORTANT NOTE :

- Registration is mandatory to attend the conference.

- One participant can only attend 2 workshop in concurrent session. However, you can provide us
with 3 choices in order of preference. You will be accommodated as per the availability of the seats.
- Registration in the conference is mandatory. Participants not registered for the conference cannot
attend the workshop.
- The registration fee includes conference kit, access to all the scientific sessions, exhibition halls,
conference meals (lunches on conference days).
- While your safety is of utmost importance, the committee / organizers will take no responsibility for
loss of belongings/valuables or damage to your property.
- Accompanying Persons including spouses will not be allowed to attend/ enter scientific sessions at
the venue.
- Accompanying Persons will be allowed for the conference meals and common area only if they
have registered for the conference.

Travel & Accommodation:

If you need any assistance upon arrival, feel free to contact us. (Mobile numbers: 8838638950 /
9840127911)

We are happy to help with travel or accommodation needs, transportation, local guidance or anything
else to assure a smooth arrival. Reach out, and we will coordinate to make your experience easy and
stress free.
 Places to visit near Tirupattur
Kavalur – Solar Observatory:

The Asia’s biggest solar observatory is Vainu Bappu

Observatory (VBO) is located in the picturesque
neighbourhood of the village of Kavalur in the Javadhu
Hills. Established in the 1970s, VBO hosts the 1m Carl
Zeiss Telescope, the 1.3m J.C. Bhattacharya Telescope
(JCBT) and the 2.3m Vainu Bappu Telescope (VBT).

Prior permission is required to visit the Observatory. A

large variety of deer roam around the observatory.

Jalagamparai Waterfalls:

The Attaru river flows through Yelagiri and the breaks into a
beautiful fall from the mountain rocks.

Yelagiri Hills:

Yelagiri hills is one of the hill stations of Tamil Nadu. Yelagiri

hill top can be reached by a winding ghat road, that has 14
hairpin bends. The seventh hairpin bend is significant, since
it offers the view of the slop of the mountain and the green
forest covering as a carpet of the hill. Punganur Lake which
is an artificial lake made in an are of 56.706 square metres.
Boating on the waters of this lake can be an enchanting
experience.
How to Reach:
By Air:
The nearest International airports are Chennai Airport (224 kms) and Bengaluru Airport (171 kms)
By Train:
Nearest railway junction Jolarpettai Railway Junction (7 Kms) and Tirupattur Railway Station (2 Kms)
By Road:
Tirupathur is connected with major cities in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh. The National
Highways passing through Vaniyambadi are NH 46 (Bangalore–Chennai road) and NH 4 from
Vaniyambadi to Chennai.

Conference Secretariat:
Ms. Kiruthiga Nanthini,
Pugazh Centre for Genetic Counselling,
Jothimangalam, Tirupattur,
Email: [email protected]
Mobile numbers: 8838638950 / 9840127911