Oceans of Opportunity : Marine Bioresources For A Better Tomorrow
November 24-25, 2025
BRIC - Institute of Life Sciences, Campus 1, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
November 24-25, 2025
BRIC - Institute of Life Sciences, Campus 1, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
The conference is being conducted to bring eminent international & national scientists working on the aspect of marine bioresources under one roof to facilitate knowledge dissemination, networking, and collaboration. The overall goal is to promote innovative and discovery research towards sustainably harnessing marine bioresources for human health and industrial applications.
Genomic studies of marine microbes help uncover their biodiversity, functions, and ecological roles. This theme focuses on identifying, cataloguing, and predicting microbial interactions within the marine environment.
Marine microbes provide valuable biochemical resources with applications in health, industry, and pollution control. This theme explores their potential for new products and environmental sustainability.
AI/ML and systems biology tools enable analysis of large marine datasets. This theme applies computational methods to extract insights for drug discovery, monitoring, and sustainable resource use.
Research aims to convert marine bioresources into useful products. This theme emphasizes translational research, entrepreneurship, and contributions to the blue economy.
| Time | Event / Session Details |
|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:30 | Registration |
| 09:30 - 10:00 |
Inauguration Ceremony Lightning of Lamp and Inaugural Address • Dr. Debasis Dash, Director, BRIC-ILS • Prof. Rajesh S Gokhale, Secretary, DBT, GoI • Prof. M Ravichandran, Secretary, MoES, GoI • Dr. M.V. Ramana Murthy, Mission Director, Deep Ocean Mission, MoES |
| 10:00 - 10:45 |
Keynote Address 1 Prof. Volker Sieber, Technical University of Munich, Germany Unlocking the Blue Bioeconomy: Seaweed Biorefineries and Marine Microbial Bioprospecting for Sustainable Resource Utilization
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| 10:45 - 11:00 | TEA BREAK |
| Thematic Session 1: Metagenomics & Marine Microbial Diversity Session Chairs: Prof. Sashikant Dash and Prof. Vishaka Raina |
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| 11:00 - 11:30 |
Talk 1 Prof. Douglas Bartlett, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, CA, USA Omics Insights into Deep-Sea Microbial Adaptation to the Piezosphere
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| 11:30 - 11:55 |
Talk 2 Dr. Govindhaswamy Umapathy, CSIR-CCMB, Hyderabad Genomic characterization of the deep ocean viromes
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| 11:55 - 12:20 |
Talk 3 Dr. Vijaya Raghavan Rangamaran, NIOT, Chennai Multi-Omics Insights into Deep-Sea Microbial Diversity and Functional Potential
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| 12:20 - 12:45 |
Talk 4 Dr. Gurdeep Rastogi, CDA, Bhubaneswar Beyond inventories: Spatio-temporal variability and microbial community structuring mechanisms in Chilika Lagoon
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| 12:45 - 13:00 |
Introduction to Odisha Marine Biotechnology Research & Innovation Corridor (OMBRIC) A new initiative by the Government of Odisha, India |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | LUNCH BREAK & NETWORKING |
| 14:00 - 15:30 |
Research initiatives undertaken by BRIC-ILS & Collaborators in the project "Exploring the Marine Ecosystems for Novel Bioresources with Human Health and Industrial Significance" |
| 15:30 - 16:15 |
Panel Discussion 1: Marine Biotechnology in India: Way forward to meet Blue Economy Goals Panelists: Dr. M.V. Ramana Murthy, Dr. Sashikant Dash, Prof. Mrutyunjay Suar Moderator: Prof. Dinabandhu Sahoo |
| 16:15 - 16:30 | TEA BREAK |
| Thematic Session 2: Bioprospecting & Bioremediation Session Chairs: Dr. Dharani Gopal and Prof. Mrutyunjay Suar |
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| 16:30 - 16:55 |
Talk 1 Dr. Soumya Haldar, CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), An important marine pollutants: sources, extraction methods and its possible bioremediation
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| 16:55 - 17:20 |
Talk 2 Dr. Syed Dastager, CSIR-NCL, Pune Chemistry of unknown microorganism- The Treasure Troves for Biotechnological innovations
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| 17:20 - 17:45 |
Talk 3 Dr. Upendra Kumar, ICAR NRRI, Cuttack Prospects of PGPR: Special emphasis to saline-tolerant bacteria from Chilika and success story of NRRI-EndoN
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| 17:45 - 18:10 |
Talk 4 Dr. Anas Abdulaziz, CSIR-NIO, Kochi Translational Ecology of Marine ecosystems for bioactive innovation
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| 18:10 - 18:35 |
Talk 5 Dr. Prasoon Kumar Gupta, CSIR-IIIM Jammu High-throughput Discovery of Marine Natural Products
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| 18:35 - 19:30 | POSTER SESSION |
| 19:30 - 21:30 | CULTURAL PROGRAM & GALA DINNER |
| Time | Event / Session Details |
|---|---|
| 09:30 - 10:15 |
Keynote Address 2 Prof. John Coates, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA |
| Thematic Session 3: Marine Products & Industrial Applications Session Chair: Dr. MV. Ramana Murthy, and Dr. RA. Narayanan |
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| 10:15 - 10:45 |
Talk 1 Prof. Michael Roleda, University of Philippines Biobanking diverse genotypes, phenotyping, strain selection and reinvigoration to sustain tropical eucheumatoid seaweed industry
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| 10:45 - 11:00 | TEA BREAK |
| 11:00 - 11:25 |
Talk 2 Prof. Sreekumar, Sea6Energy Pvt. Ltd Downstream processing and industrial applications of tropical seaweed biomass
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| 11:25 - 11:50 |
Talk 3 Dr. N. V. Vinithkumar, Marine Biotechnology Division, NIOT Sustainable new technological initiatives in seaweed culture for livelyhood development
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| 11:50 - 12:15 |
Talk 4 Dr. Sekar Megarajan, ICAR-CMFRI, Visakhapatnam Role of mariculture in marine bioprospecting for human and industry application
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| 12:15 - 13:00 |
Panel Discussion 2: Bridging Science with Industry: Way Forward Panel Members: Prof. Sreekumar, Dr. Dharani Gopal, Prof. Michael Roleda, Dr. Debasis Dash Moderator: Dr. Shantibushan Senapati and Mr. Siddarth Mohanty |
| 13:00 - 14:30 | LUNCH BREAK & NETWORKING |
| 14:30 - 14:45 |
Short Talk 1 Abhisha Roy, CSIR-IHBT From Ocean to Field: Seaweed-Based Bioprotectants for Sustainable Agriculture
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| 14:45 - 15:00 |
Short Talk 2 Dr. Sanak Ray, CSIR-CSMCRI An innovative halophyte-based constructed wetland- microbial fuel cell for the treatment of wastewater inflow to coastal water
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| 15:00 - 15:15 |
Short Talk 3 Tapas Ranjan Samala, VIT Vellore Quercetin and Citreorosein from Halodule uninervis Leaf Show the Best Binding against Breast Cancer Targets AKT1, EGFR, and ESR1
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| 15:15 - 15:30 |
Short Talk 4 Dr. V. Sachithanandam, NIOT Bioprospecting: alginate potential of native seaweeds from the Gulf of Mannar, Pulicat & Gulf of Kutch, India
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| 15:00 - 15:15 |
Short Talk 5 Dr. Shuvobrata Majumder, BRIC-ILS Marine Fungal Bioprospecting: From Isolation to Lipid-Rich Biomass for Sustainable Feed Production
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| 15:15 - 16:00 | GROUP PHOTO & HIGH TEA |
| Thematic Session 4: Multi-OMICs & Systems Biology Session Chairs: Dr. Anshuman Dixit and Dr. Sanjeeb Sahoo |
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| 16:00 - 16:30 |
Talk 1 Dr. Samir Damare, CSIR-NIO, Goa Unravelling the deep-sea microbiome using "Omics"
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| 16:30 - 17:00 |
Talk 2 Dr. Mak Saito, Wood Holes Oceanographic Inst. USA Applications of Marine Metaproteomics to Studies of Ocean Health
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| 17:00 - 17:30 | CLOSING CEREMONY & VOTES OF THANKS |
Are you passionate about science and curious about the untapped potential of our oceans? This international conference invites science enthusiasts to dive into the exciting world of marine bioresources and their role in promoting a sustainable blue economy.
Whether you're an MSc student in the natural sciences, a PhD researcher in a related field, or a scientist eager to explore new frontiers, this event offers a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts.
Don't miss this chance to connect with fellow researchers, build global networks, and spark dynamic collaborations that could shape the future of marine biotechnology.
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| Students | ₹1,000 |
| Postdocs | ₹2,000 |
| Faculty/Scientist | ₹3,000 |
| Industry | ₹5,000 |
We recommend booking your accommodation in time to avoid last-minute hassles
Email: marinebiocon@ils.res.in
Phone: +91-9866041868
Address: BRIC - Institute of Life Sciences, Campus 1, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751023, India
