NATIONAL CME ON
NEUROPATHOLOGY
Society of India hosted by Neuropathology, JIPMER.
Advancing Neuropathology Practice
This one‑day National CME brings together clinicians, pathologists, and trainees to review current approaches to diagnosing neurological diseases, brain tumors, and neurodegenerative disorders, with concise updates for everyday clinical use.
Through case‑based discussions and interactive lectures, participants refine neuropathology skills and strengthen clinicopathological correlation using real‑world scenarios to build confidence in managing complex nervous system disorders.
Friday, FEBRUARY 20 – Saturday, FEBRUARY 21, 2026
Venue: JIPMER, Puducherry
Under the aegis of : Travelling School of Neuropathology, Neuropathology Society of India
Event Schedule
07:45 – 08:20 AM - REGISTRATION
SESSION I: DIAGNOSING GLIOMAS
08:20 – 10:15 AM
08:20 – 08:45 AM
Case-based approach to Adult-type diffuse Gliomas
Dr. Vani Santosh
08:45 – 09:10 AM
Case-based approach to Pediatric-type High-Grade Gliomas
09:10 – 09:35 AM
Dr. Geeta Chacko
Dr. Shilpa Rao
10:15 – 10:50 AM -
INAUGURATION
10:50 – 11:10 AM -
HIGH TEA
Session II: DIAGNOSTIC PEARLS
11:10 AM – 12:50 PM
CNS Infections: Histology and Ancillary Lab Techniques
Dr. BD Radotra
Dr. Nuzhat Husain
Session III: PANEL DISCUSSION
12:15 – 01:00 PM
12:15 – 01:00 PM
Discussant: Dr. Vani Santosh
Panellists: Dr. Geeta Chacko, Dr. RK Saran, Dr. MC Sharma, Dr Shilpa Rao
01:00 – 02:00 PM - LUNCH AND SLIDE VIEWING
Session IV: SLIDE SEMINAR
02:00 – 03:15 PM
02:00 – 03:00 PM
Presenters: Dr. Sushma Patil , Dr. BH Srinivas, Dr. Suvendu Purkait , Dr. Meenakshi Swain
Discussion, Q &A
03:10 – 03:30 PM - TEA BREAK
Session V: ADVANCES & TECHNOLOGY
03:30 – 04:30 PM
03:30 – 04:00 PM
Mesenchymal Tumours in the CNS
Dr. Debjyoti Chatterjee
04:00 – 4:30 PM
AI in Neuropathology
Dr. Megha Uppin
04:30 PM onwards - SLIDE VIEWING AVAILABLE
MUSCLE & NERVE PATHOLOGY
08:30 – 10:10 AM
Approach to Muscle Biopsy and in the Present Scenario with Index Cases
Pathology of Common Peripheral Neuropathies and Index Cases of Peripheral Neuropathy
Dr. Anita Mahadevan
Dr. Yasha T C
Discussion, Q & A
10:30 – 10:40 AM - TEA BREAK
10:40 AM – 01:00 PM - SLIDE VIEWING BY DELEGATES
PARALLEL SESSION: POSTER PRESENTATIONS
01:00 – 01:45 PM - LUNCH
Session VI: NATIONAL FACULTY SLIDE DEMONSTRATION
01:45 – 04:00 PM
Muscle & Nerve
Dr. M.C. Sharma, Dr. Anita Mahadevan, Dr. Yasha TC, Dr Meenakshi Swain
Dr. RK Saran
Dr. Uttara Chatterjee
Dr. Vaishali Suri, Dr Shipa Rao, Dr. Sushma Patil, Dr. Suvendu Purkait, Dr Rajeswari T
Dr. BD Radotra, Dr. Debjyoti Chatterjee, Dr. Megha Uppin
Dr. Geeta Chacko, Dr. Nuzhat Husain, Dr Ayushi Sahai
04:00 PM - VALEDICTORY EVENT
Accommodation Details
AC Single Occupancy: ₹ 1000/- per day
AC Double Occupancy: ₹ 1500/- per day
Including complimentary breakfast
(This accommodation is within the JIPMER campus on a first-come-first-serve basis.)
Please Note:
All rooms are designed for double occupancy. Participants choosing single accommodation will be paired with another participant selected by the organizers to share the room.
