Computational Pathology is transforming modern diagnostics by integrating traditional pathology with
cutting-edge digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and advanced data analytics.
The combination of high-resolution imaging, machine learning algorithms, and cloud-based data
management is enabling more accurate, efficient, and reproducible diagnoses, particularly in cancer
and other complex diseases. This one-day workshop aims to provide participants with a comprehensive
overview of the current landscape, clinical applications, and future directions of computational pathology,
highlighting how digital workflows and AI are reshaping routine practice.
The workshop will explore the practical and technical challenges of implementing computational pathology
in both research and clinical settings, as well as the evolving role of pathology in shaping the future
of diagnostics. Participants will gain insights into the process of digitizing pathology laboratories,
learn from international developments in AI-supported cancer diagnostics, and understand the integration
of computational approaches from a pathologist’s perspective. The day will conclude with an expert panel
discussion on the road ahead for digital and computational pathology, highlighting collaborative opportunities,
emerging trends, and strategies for adopting AI-driven diagnostic tools in routine practice.
President, IAPM Kerala Chapter
Former Director, RCC, Thiruvananthapuram
Professor, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
Head Pathology Dept, MCH Kozhikode (Rtd)
Senior Consultant, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK
Senior Director and Group Head, Health Technology Group, CDAC Thiruvananthapuram
Associate Director, CDAC, Thiruvananthapuram
Professor emeritus of Computerized Image Analysis, Uppsala University, Sweden
CBA, Uppsala University, Sweden
Director, SCI Consult Research Solutions, Former Additional Prof, RCC Thiruvananthapuram
Additional Prof. of Pathology, RCC, Thiruvananthapuram
Associate Professor, Molecular Oncology & Cancer Genetics Division, Malabar Cancer Centre, Kerala
| 29th January 2026, Thursday (IRIS Hall, Dimora Thiruvananthapuram) | ||
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| Time (IST) | Event | |
| 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM | Registration | |
| 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Inaugural Function | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | High Tea | |
| Keynotes | ||
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Speaker : Dr. Manu Sebastian Professor, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston Title : ‘Challenges of computational pathology in research & clinical applications’ |
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| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM |
Speaker : Dr. K P Aravindan Head Pathology Dept, MCH Kozhikode (Rtd) Title : ‘Status of pathology, how should pathology drive itself into the future’ |
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| 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM |
Speaker : Dr. Ajith Nambiar Senior Consultant, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK Title : ‘Digitization of pathology lab, review learnings and myth’ |
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| 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | Networking Lunch, Poster Presentation | |
| Keynotes | ||
| 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM |
Speaker : Prof. Joakim Lindblad CBA, Uppsala University, Sweden Title : 'Computational pathology in Sweden and the future scope of AI-supported cancer diagnostics' |
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| 02:30 PM - 02:50 PM |
Speaker : Dr. Anila K R Additional Prof. of Pathology, RCC, Thiruvananthapuram Title : 'Computational pathology in cancer diagnosis- A Pathologist’s Perspective' |
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| 02:50 PM - 03:10 PM |
Speaker : Dr. Deepak Roshan Associate Professor, Molecular Oncology & Cancer Genetics Division, Malabar Cancer Centre, Kerala Title : ‘Can NGS and AI Together Transform the Future of Clinical Oncology Reporting?’ |
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| 03:10 PM - 03:30 PM | High Tea | |
| 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM | Panel Discussion - 'Road ahead for digital and Computational Pathology' Moderated by Dr. Ajith Nambiar Panelists: Dr. K P Aravindan, Dr Kavitha Ravi , Prof. Ewert Bengtsson, Shri. Subodh P S, Dr Rajan G, Dr K Sujthan |
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| 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM | Validatory Function | |
The interested participants can Register Now.
Registration opens soon
| Registration | Deadline | Student | Faculty/Doctor | Industry |
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| Fee | 27 January 2026 | 750 | 1000 | 1000 |
Centre for Development of
Advanced Computing
Indian Association of Pathologists
and Microbiologists
Regional Cancer Centre
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Chairperson
Co-Chairpersons
Conveners
Organizing Committee Members
Scientist E, CDAC Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: +91 9496495967
Email: byjunb@cdac.in
Assistant Professor, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: +91 9895418766
Email: dr.prathap.mohan@gmail.com