VIRAL
FRONTIERS
2027Decoding Viruses, Transforming Medicine
Organised by Dept. of Bioscience and Biotechnology
20 - 22 January, 2027
Vedic Village, Kolkata
Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology
The Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, IIT Kharagpur (formerly the Department of Biotechnology and School of Bioscience), established in 1999, is among the pioneering biotechnology departments in the country. The department is committed to excellence in education, research, and innovation across diverse domains of biology, biotechnology, and healthcare, addressing complex biological challenges through fundamental and interdisciplinary research.
Through its academic and research programmes, the department nurtures undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students, fostering scientific curiosity, innovation, and critical thinking. By integrating biological sciences with emerging technologies and bioengineering, the department strives to develop sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges in healthcare and life sciences.
The Viral Frontiers 2027
As the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur celebrates its Platinum Jubilee, marking 75 years of excellence in education, research, and innovation, we are delighted to announce the IIT Kharagpur Platinum Jubilee Conference –
VIRAL FRONTIERS 2027: Decoding Viruses, Transforming Medicine
VIRAL FRONTIERS 2027 will be held during 20–22 January 2027 at Vedic Village, Kolkata, the ‘City of Joy’. This landmark conference aims to bring together eminent scientists, academicians, clinicians, young researchers, and industry experts from across the country to exchange scientific knowledge, showcase cutting-edge discoveries, and explore emerging frontiers in virology and infectious disease research.
The conference will provide a dynamic platform for interdisciplinary interactions and collaborations, with a focus on viral pathogenesis, virus–host interactions, emerging and re-emerging infections, immune responses, virus surveillance, antiviral therapeutics, vaccines, and innovative diagnostics. Through scientific deliberations and collaborative initiatives, VIRAL FRONTIERS 2027 aspires to advance innovative solutions to infectious disease challenges, strengthen India's pandemic preparedness and response capabilities, and contribute to the broader goals of the One Health mission.
Scientific Themes
Patron and Chief Advisor
Prof. Suman Chakraborty
Important Dates
Conference Date
January 20-22, 2027
Registration Opening Date
November 15, 2026
Registration Closing Date