**Executive Summary**
The ICMR-NIRRCH organized the international conference ‘ReproNext: Emerging Horizons in Reproductive Health Research' in Mumbai from December 11-14, 2025. The conference, held in collaboration with SRBCE, included the 42nd Annual Meeting of SRBCE and a CME program. The event fostered collaboration among scientists, clinicians, and academicians in reproductive health, with emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Conference Overview:**
* ‘ReproNext: Emerging Horizons in Reproductive Health Research' was held from December 11-14, 2025 in Mumbai.
* It was organized by ICMR-NIRRCH in collaboration with the SRBCE.
* The conference included the 42nd Annual Meeting of SRBCE and the CME program “Conception to Cradle: Advances in Reproductive and Neonatal Genetic Medicine."
* **Conference Content:**
* Delegates participated in lectures, panel discussions, and abstract presentations.
* Topics included assisted reproductive technologies, maternal-fetal health, fertility preservation, and genetic innovations.
* Young researchers presented pioneering work.
* **CME Program Highlights:**
* The CME program provided insights into advances in neonatal and reproductive genetics.
* Sessions covered prenatal genetic screening, assisted reproductive technologies, and molecular diagnostics in neonatal medicine.
* **Outcomes:**
* The conference called for continued interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.
* Organizers expressed gratitude to participants, sponsors, and partners.
**Impact Analysis**
**Scientists, Clinicians, and Academicians:**
* **Impact:** Gained knowledge on latest advancements in reproductive health research, and opportunities for collaboration and sharing research.
* **Action Required:** To implement new knowledge in practice and pursue further interdisciplinary collaboration.
**Young Researchers:**
* **Impact:** Provided a platform to showcase their work and connect with established leaders in the field.
* **Action Required:** To continue pushing boundaries in reproductive health and endocrinology research.
**Healthcare Professionals:**
* **Impact:** Equipped with updated knowledge to improve patient care.
* **Action Required:** Implement the latest advances in neonatal and reproductive genetics in clinical practice.
**Participants, Sponsors, and Partners:**
* **Impact:** Contributed to the success of a leading scientific event in reproductive health.
* **Action Required:** Continue to support and participate in future initiatives.
Key Entities Referenced
ICMR - National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health (NIRRCH): Primary organizer of the 'ReproNext' conference.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: The government ministry overseeing ICMR-NIRRCH.
ReproNext: Emerging Horizons in Reproductive Health Research: International conference focused on advances in reproductive health research.
Society for Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology (SRBCE): Collaborating organization for the 'ReproNext' conference, holding its annual meeting in conjunction.
Mumbai: Location where the 'ReproNext' conference was held.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
ICMR-NIRRCH organizes International
Conference on ‘ReproNext: Emerging Horizons in
Reproductive Health Research’
प्रव तथ: 15 DEC 2025 5:21PM by PIB Mumbai
: Mumbai, 15 December 2025
The International Conference on ‘ReproNext: Emerging Horizons in Reproductive Health Research’, held
from 11–14 December 2025 in Mumbai, concluded with remarkable success and drew leading scientists,
clinicians, and academicians from across the globe.
Organized by ICMR - National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health (NIRRCH) in
collaboration with the Society for Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology (SRBCE), the
conference also featured the 42nd Annual Meeting of SRBCE and the CME program “Conception to
Cradle: Advances in Reproductive and Neonatal Genetic Medicine.”
Over four days, delegates engaged in plenary lectures, panel discussions, and abstract presentations on
topics such as assisted reproductive technologies, maternal-fetal health, fertility preservation, and genetic
innovations. Young researchers showcased pioneering work, reinforcing the conference’s role as a hub for
nurturing future leaders in reproductive science.
Dr. Srabani Mukherjee, Organizing Secretary of ReproNext 2025, stated, “This conference has been a true
celebration of scientific collaboration. By bringing together experts from diverse fields, we have created a
platform that not only highlights cutting-edge research but also inspires young scientists to push
boundaries in reproductive health and endocrinology”.
Dr. Suresh Yenugu, President of SRBCE, remarked, “The annual meeting provided a unique opportunity
to bridge comparative endocrinology with human reproductive health. The collaborative spirit was evident
in every session”.
Participants praised the CME program for its practical insights. Dr. Shailesh Pande, Organizing Secretary
of the CME, noted: “The CME program provided valuable insights into the latest advances in neonatal and
reproductive genetics, equipping healthcare professionals with updated knowledge to improve patient
care. Sessions covered a wide spectrum, with experts sharing views on breakthroughs in prenatal genetic
screening, innovations in assisted reproductive technologies, and the application of molecular diagnostics
in neonatal medicine.”
The conference concluded with a strong call to action for continued interdisciplinary collaboration and
innovation. Organizers expressed gratitude to all participants, sponsors, and partners, emphasizing that
ReproNext 2025 has set a new benchmark for scientific engagement in reproductive health.
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