Advancing Precision Genomics in Fetal Medicine & Reproductive Health

We are delighted to invite you to an engaging scientific program on “Advancing Precision Genomics in Fetal Medicine & Reproductive Health,” bringing together leading experts and clinicians to discuss the evolving role of genomics across prenatal screening, fetal medicine and reproductive healthcare.

29th September 2026 | 6:30 PM onwards

The Leela Mumbai, Andheri-Kurla Rd, Near International Airport.

About the Event

With rapid advances in genomic technologies, clinical practice is moving towards more precise, comprehensive and informed approaches to screening and diagnosis. This program aims to bridge scientific advances with real-world clinical experience, enabling meaningful discussions around their application in everyday practice. The program will feature expert-led scientific sessions and interactive panel discussions covering key areas including NIPT and reproductive genetic screening, Implementation of Sequencing-Based NIPT, lessons from clinical practice, complex prenatal cases, emerging applications and future expectations in prenatal screening. We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of insightful discussions, shared clinical experiences and meaningful scientific exchange.

Speakers

VL Ramprasad, PhD

Chief Executive Officer,
MedGenome Labs

Prof. Dr. Erik A. Sistermans

HOD - Human Genetics,
Amsterdam UMC, Netherlands

Dr. Priya Kadam

Director - Reproductive Genomics, MedGenome Labs

Moderators & Chairpersons

Dr. Ranjana Dhanu

Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynae, Endoscopy, Robotic Surgery & Infertility, Hinduja Healthcare, Mumbai

Dr. Chander Lulla

Director & Consultant Sonologist – Ultrasonography & Fetal Medicine, Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai

Dr. Vandana Bansal

Professor – Obstetrics & Gynae, Fetal Medicine, Nowrosjee Wadia Hospital & Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai

Dr. Sachin Nichite

Consultant & Director – Fetal Medicine, Treetop Diagnnostic Center, Mumbai

Panelists

Dr. Trupti Nadkarni

Associate Professor – Obstetrics & Gynae, Nowrosjee Wadia Hospital, Mumbai

Dr. Divya Shrimal

Director & Consultant – Fetal Medicine Specialist, Obstetrics & Gynae, Samyak Care, Mumbai

Dr. Rupal Parekh

Consultant – Fetal Medicine, KIMS Hospital, Thane, Mumbai

Dr. Priya Deshpande

Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist – Obstetrics & Gynae, Kharghar, Mumbai

Dr. Shruti Bajaj

Director & Consultant – Clinical Geneticist, The Purple Gene Clinic, Mumbai

Dr. Raghav Arora

Lead Consultant & Department Head – Shree IVF Clinic, Mumbai

Dr. Mukesh Gupta

Consultant – Obstetrician, Gynecologist & Infertility Specialist, Le Nest Hospital, Mumbai

Dr. Ketki Kulkarni

Consultant & Assistant Professor – Obstetrics & Gynae, Dr. Ketki’s Gynecology Clinic, Mumbai

Dr. Chakshu Chaudhry

Consultant – Clinical Geneticist, MedGenome Labs

Agenda

S. No.	Time	Description	Speakers	Moderators & Chairpersons
1	6:30 - 7:00 PM	Registration
2	7:00 - 7:05 PM	Welcome & Context Setting	VL Ramprasad, PhD
3	7:05 - 7:30 PM	Session 1: NIPT & Reproductive Genetic Screening: Our Experience and Insights from the Indian Clinical Landscape.	Dr. Priya Kadam	Chairperson:Dr. Chander Lulla
4	7:30 - 8:05 PM	Panel Discussion 1: NIPT in Clinical Practice: Navigating Patient Selection, Interpretation and Clinical Decision-Making.	Moderator: Dr. Vandana Bansal	Panelists: Dr. Trupti Nadkarni Dr. Divya Shrimal Dr. Rupal Parekh Dr. Priya Deshpande
5	8:05 - 8:50 PM	Session 2: Implementation of Sequencing Based NIPT: Lessons Learned and Future Expectations.	Prof. Dr. Erik A. Sistermans	Chairperson: Dr. Ranjana Dhanu
6	8:50 - 9:25 PM	Panel Discussion 2: Beyond Routine NIPT: Complex Cases, Emerging Applications and the Future of Prenatal Screening.	Moderator: Dr. Sachin Nichite	Panelists: Dr. Shruti Bajaj Dr. Raghav Arora Dr. Mukesh Gupta Dr. Ketki Kulkarni Dr. Chakshu Chaudhry
7		Closing Remarks & Key Takeaways